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Another cornucopia of invaluable nutrition and dieting information, with our good friend and fitness guru, Rich Salke. And of course, the usual potpourri of musings and other off-topic funny business you'd expect. To contact Rich, visit the Rich Salke website.

Rich Salke is a well respected fitness professional who's credentials include champion bodybuilder, instructor of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland, professor in the physiology of exercise, weight control and physical conditioning and is also a lecturer and trainer for the U.S. Secret Service.

Check back weekly for Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Sustained Strength Mastery" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "What I've Learned from Training Tier One Spec Ops" is up now. 

Are you in the Charlotte, NC area and in need of a personal trainer? Visit KB Fitness Personal Training. Keri Brice's passion is empowering people with proven techniques and tactics used by world class athletes that will help clients crush their goals, live the healthy lifestyle they’ve always wanted and to become the best version of themselves.

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Today we discussed safeguards and strategies for avoiding overtraining and undertraining in powerlifting, bodybuilding and resistance training in general. We also touched on the importance of nutrition and how your diet plays an important role in helping to prevent overtaining and stagnation. 

Check back weekly for Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Sustained Strength Mastery" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "What I've Learned from Training Tier One Spec Ops" is up now. 

Searching for a personal trainer? Visit KB Fitness Personal Training in Charlotte, NC for online and one-on-one training in Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, kettlebell training and more. 

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Legends Of Strength - Ed Coan, Ray Williams, Marty Gallagher. Recently, Marty Gallagher was asked to be one of three strength Legends at the Living Legends Weekend in Tysons Corner, VA alongside the greatest powerlifter of all time, Ed Coan, and Ray Williams, who currently holds the world record for the heaviest raw squat at 1,080 lbs. The guys were hand picked to give play-by-play commentary at the 2022 USPA Virginia State Powerlifting Championships and Strongman Open Pound For Pound Challenge. Tons of great musings and observations from Marty on this one.

Check back weekly for Articles For Powerlifing by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Lessons From Powerlifter Ed Coan" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Get Ripped And Ready For Summer" is up now. 

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Every year as we approach summer, a reoccuring question resurfaces...how best do I build BIG arms?? How many times a week should I train arms? How many sets? How many reps? What exercises are best? As long as the male species exists, men and boys will seek ways to increase the size of their guns - every generation has this same urge - arms betray power!  

Check back weekly for Resistance Training Articles by Marty Gallagher where he discusses everything from different modes of cardio training to the benefits of fasted cardio. His latest article "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Get Ripped And Ready For Summer" is up now. 

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Neuroplasticity is a term that refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience. No better way to trigger neuroplasticity than flipping your transformative template upside-down and training totally opposite from how you normally train. "If every instinct you have is wrong, the opposite must be right!" Do the OPPOSITE of what you are thinking. ~ George Costanza

Check back weekly for resistance training articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "George Costanza: Neuroplasticity Guru"  is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Deadlifts For Life" is up now. 

And if you're looking for personal training in Charlotte, NC   check out KB Fitness for custom programming and verifiable results.

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Interesting discussion today on the synthesis of powerlifting and bodybuilding. 6-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates attained his mind-blowing muscle mass by using what Marty dubbed, “powerlifting – with forced reps". Ed Coan, the greatest powerlifter in the world, augmented his core powerlifts with a wide array of assistance exercises such as bicep curls, tricep pushdowns and wide-grip pull-ups. Don't miss this new episode of RAW!

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "The World's Strongest Man"  is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel strength training articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Ten Tips For Building Barn Door Lats" is up now. 

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We're talking all things ball hockey and how it's growing within communities on today's episode! 

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Today we discussed training around injuries. When you get injured you have two choices, quit or find a way to train around the injury. Training around the injury requires an adjustment of the training menu and the tools used to perform these exercises. Herniated discs, broken legs, injured shoulders and more were all a part of the discussion. Some great perspective from 100+ years of cumulative resistance training.

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Training Around A Serious Injury" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Ten Tips For Building Barn Door Lats" is up now. 

For rehabilitation training in the Charlotte, NC area, contact KB Fitness. 

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Week recap - Question of the week: Do you follow any of your ex's on social media? If so why? - Russia & Ukraine at war - Snow Fall Review - Third party conversations! Let's Talk Y'all!! 

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Corey Boswell, research scientist for the Dept. of Defense and Marty's online coaching client, stopped in today to discuss the gains he's achieved over the last 6-months training each lift just once a week in his garage gym. At 42 years old and with such a short time under the bar, will Marty convince him to enter a powerlifting meet? Tune in and find out!

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Training Around A Serious Injury" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Ten Tips For Building Barn Door Lats" is up now. 

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The "Iron Tamer" Dave Whitley stopped by today to discuss how and why he became a performing strongman and motivational speaker. He let us in on some of his crazy strength feats like bending crescent wrenches in half, rolling up frying pans, crushing coconuts with his bare hands and much more. As you can imagine, we had a lot of questions for Dave you won't hear anywhere else. For more info on Dave Whitley visit his Iron Tamer Website , check out his book SuperHuman YOU  and discover the Secrets Of The SuperHuman Mind!

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "In The Coaching Trenches" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Strategies for Sticking to Your Fitness Goals" is up now. 

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We get a chance to speak with Matt Herder who plays for our Canadian national team for roller hockey and talk about a potential Olympic Roller hockey team!

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With us today is Cristi Bartlett, Director of Strength and Conditioning at North Carolina State University where she oversees 6 strength coaches and over 500 athletes. Other credentials include assistant strength coach in the XFL for The New York Guardians, worked with the Tennessee Titans and spent 9 years at University of Pennsylvania with Jim Steel designing and implementing the strength and conditioning programs for multiple sports. Lots of training talk, musings and a lot more. Don't miss it!

Check back weekly for best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Curl Man - Bicep Curl Fanatic" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Strategies for Sticking to Your Fitness Goals" is up now. 

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We get a chance to talk with John de Goede about his roll with James Bay Rugby and much more!
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The annual New Year’s gym invasion is in full swing. We now find ourselves maneuvering through a herd of unfamiliar faces while we search for an empty squat rack that isn’t already occupied by someone doing curls. But not to worry! If this year is anything like all previous years, most of these folks will be gone within the first 14 days. Why? Because their strategy yields no results and without results there is no enthusiasm. Listen in while we break down our proven resistance training strategies guaranteed to reverse your current state of physical misfortune.

Check back weekly for best power building articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and even historical bodybuilding musings. His latest article "Muscle Replenishment" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Top 5 Gym Equipment Choices For Size and Strength Gains" is up now. 

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Todays guest was long time friend of the podcast, Michael Krivka. He is a Master RKC and owner of CrossFit Koncepts in Gaithersburg, MD. We discussed his background in martial arts, kettlebell training and strength training, how they can all be integrated together and how he owes his life to the resiliency created through training that kept him alive during a recent "Widow Maker" heart attack. 

Check out our weekly our best powerlifting articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "Power Rack Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel best strength and conditioning articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "My Competitive Bodybuilding Experience" is up now. 

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Special thanks to our good friend Don Berry for coming in. Please visit Berry Chiropractic Center or stop in for a consultation if you're in the Frederick, MD area. After recently having surgery to correct his Diverticulitis, at the age of 61 Dr. Don Berry is proof positive that strength training is key to our resiliency and ability to prepare ourselves mentally and physically for the challenges we face in life. 

Check out our weekly Powerlifting Articles by Marty Gallagher where Marty discusses everything from the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press and much more. His latest article "The Bench Press Wisdom Of Ed Coan" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel Strength And Conditioning Articles combining his head strength coach experience from the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy. His latest article "Powerlifting Training and Competition" is up now. 

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Troy Azzopardi is a soul with a strong fire burning within him: he is on a journey that reaps abundant wisdom, all the while further understanding himself and the world around him, to ultimately build himself into a virtuous being. With this, he is impacting the world with his teachings and guiding others to become the best version of THEMselves.

Without further ado,
LESSSGOOOO!

Love & Power
Your host,
Ollie McNicol

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Books Mentioned:
Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
The Obstacle Is The Way - Ryan Holiday
Stillness Is The Key - Ryan Holiday
12 Rules For Life - Jordan B. Peterson

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The Holy Trinity Of Muscle Growth includes 102% Effort Training, Proper Nutrition and Sufficient Rest. See how your situation measures up and get some helpful tips on how to improve.

Check out the RAW with Marty Gallagher Weightlifting Articles where Marty discusses everything from resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and brain train. His latest article "Why We Love Dumbbell Training" is up now. 

And don't forget the Jim Steel bodybuilding and powerlifting articles where he harnesses his expertise from being head strength coach at the University of Pennsylvania for twenty years combined with decades of successful powerlifting meets and bodybuilding competitions for us all to learn from and enjoy.

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Topics of this episode:

• Personal self-isolation experience for Vlad and Arty
• Burnout thoughts
• Events: when they are back?
• Formula 1 season discussion
• Professional racers in eSports