Iron Sights

In this episode I sat down with Jeff Chenault & Caleb Disney to discuss post workout recovery, specifically what's the best meal to have after your workout? With over 50 years of experience in the industry & having coached thousands of client through various physique transformations we combined forces to breakdown the role of fats, protein & carbohydrates in resorting muscle tissue and aiding recovery. You will learn about the insulin cortisol response and the role of cortisol and insulin during and after your workouts. Protein shakes and post workout protein bars have become the quick fix answer but if you've fallen for that in the past you might want to tune in until the end of the episode...More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

In this episode, I sat down with Pranay Manghirmalani to discuss his experience working with CAL FIRE, the journey of becoming a firefighter and fighting the 2020 California fires. This episode dropped on May 6th but Pranay drove down from Oregon to spend the day with me on the 4th: International Firefighters' Day. We dive into joining the Police Academy & Air Force before returning to CAL FIRE to make a difference on the front lines at the height of California’s flames. Don’t fall off, in the second half of this episode Manghirmalani opens up about a few specific dispatch calls that spiraled into a breakup, putting Pranay at a low point he almost didn’t make it out of. With resilience, a passion for saving lives & the help of CAL FIRE Pranay is alive and has taken a leadership role in multiple organizations that continue serving key roles in our Bay Area community. I’m excited to share with you the story of my good friend, Pranay Manghirmalani.Timestamps:00:00 Welcoming 01:54 Background05:57 Going Down The Wrong Path07:59 Becoming A Firefighter17:23 Firefighter Agencies20:54 Joining The Academy22:51 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection31:02 The Water Rescue Call33:01 Enlisting In The Military37:49 Moving To Oregon41:18 The Benefits of Red Dots43:23 What It’s Like Working For Cal Fire57:25 The Heat of The 2020 Fire Season1:01:08 The Dispatch Calls That Changed My Life1:25:45 Getting Help From Cal Fire1:28:51 Key Takeaways For Physical & Mental Health1:37:20 Advice To Firefighters Who Need HelpMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, we're going to be talking about Deloading. If you've been following a resistance training program for a long time, Deloads are an important concept to understand. If you don't know what Deloading is then this episode will give you insight into concepts, theories and practical application of how you can implement Deloads into your training cycle. We will cover: what Deloads are, why you should or shouldn't do them, fatigue management, recovery & overtraining. After listening to this you will know when and how to Deload in your program.More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

In this week’s episode of After Dark, I sat down with co-host JP and our good friend Bryant Pham. Bryant is well spoken, highly intelligent and talented. I first met Bryant at the range when he came out to test his brand new AR-15 and I was blown away by how his prior airsoft experience carried over into shooting firearms. Our conversation began with Bryant sharing how his parents escaped from Vietnam and the cultural impact that many first generation Americans experience being raised by immigrants. Bryant discusses the challenges that Asian men face in today's society and exemplifies how key factors and cultural differences shaped who he is today. The three of us discuss: high school sports, skateboarding, racism, equalizer hobbies & much more! Check out YouTube to watch the full video interview.Timestamps:00:00 Introducing Bryant00:45 How We Met02:14 Bryant’s Parents Escaping Vietnam05:28 Growing Up In East San Jose07:22 JP on Childhood Similarities 12:15 Racism & Challenges In School17:41 High School Sports21:08 Bryant’s Passions35:12 Equalizer Hobbies43:33 Finding Inspiration Through Media45:19 Getting Into Firearms49:41 The Training Value of Airsoft1:13:08 Innovation In The Airsoft Industry1:23:46 Finding Human ConnectionMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I sat down with experts Caleb Disney & Jeff Chenault to discuss the most important factors when it comes to training arms. We discuss exercise selection, anatomy of the biceps and triceps along with the physiology of building muscle, training volume and exercise frequency. When it comes to building bigger and stronger arms, there is a plethora of misinformation and distractions. The solution is proper programming, nutrition, recovery and hard work. The purpose of this conversation is to consolidate over 40 years of training experience into one  conversation, providing you a useful resource to come back to and share with anyone looking to grow their biceps & triceps.More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

Tune in for a complete review of my experience taking the Rogue Methods Close Contact Gunfighter Course with Raul Martinez. Head on over to the Iron Sights YouTube channel to visually see action from the course! This 45 minute review provides an in-depth look at my positive experience in Las Vegas taking the 1-day version of the Close Contact Gunfighter Course instructed by Rogue Methods CEO, Raul Martinez. The goal in creating this is to draw attention and show admiration for what Raul is doing and the community of people involved that came together to put their bodies to the test in preparation for a close contact gunfight self-defense scenario. I've trained a variety of Martial Arts: BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing (to name a few) but my personal goal is to experience and engage in multiple combat scenarios with an open mind to develop a well rounded perspective on what it takes to be prepared in today's world. Rogue Methods Mission:Rogue Methods was built to help you achieve individual and team growth-a proud endeavor! We will take your abilities to the next level in a shorter period of time with our focused, attention driven style of training, consulting and problem solving formulas. We are by your side. Helping you close the gaps needed to succeed in any venture you have chosen.Rogue Methods Description of The Course:This CCG program covers and trains the evolution of a gunfight at arms length or clinch distance. Our focus is to build a foundation within contact range and dominate in that available space. We’ll be on the range for live fire shooting, moving and problem solving drills. Then we’ll transition to clinch fighting and it’s practical applications for defense. Striking, grappling, ground fighting and tourniquet applications under stress will all be implemented and practiced throughout the day. The closing scenarios are optional and will include submunition pistols in live action drills with marking rounds. Class size is limited to 10-14 legal firearms owners, for a better individualized experience. No fighting experience necessary. We’re here to help build that foundation. Firearms safety and marksmanship is a requirement.Learn more about Rogue Methods Training Programs: https://rogue-methods.com/trainingVisit Rogue Methods Website: https://rogue-methods.com/Follow Raul Martinez: https://www.instagram.com/raul.martinez.jr/?hl=enMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Anshil Popli to discuss the arts, photography and how to establish a name for yourself in The Bay Area. Popli was born in Florida but grew up in the East Bay. His talent for photography is unmatched and this episode deconstructs his efforts to establish a reputation in the  Bay Area as one of the most artistic & individualized creators in the industry. We met through the firearms industry but Anshil's work extends far beyond how we met. I hope you enjoy this weeks dive into: art, photography, The Bay Area & creating something from nothing with our special guest Anshil Popli.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:30 Welcoming Anshil01:43 Living In The Bay Area08:14 Growing Up In San Ramon11:20 Being A Young Adult29:30 Getting Into Photography30:06 Lessons From The Music Industry32:58 Curating A Portfolio34:15 Navigating The Film Industry40:58 Breaking Into The Photography Industry45:31 The Parallel Between Cinema & Fitness48:45 The Wild Wild West58:03 Oversaturation In Industries58:51 Meeting Through Firearms1:09:52 Inclusivity with Different Demographics1:13:43 Normalizing Firearms1:17:13 New Photography Book Launch1:18:39 How To Get In ContactMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

This episode is a collaboration with the Good For The Soul podcast hosted by Victor Diaz. We connected through a good friend, and got the chance to meet in person on his show for the first time. I’ll be honest, this was a first for me…I haven't been interviewed on another podcast since I started Iron Sights but it was a great experience.Victor Diaz owned a construction business in Washington before hitting the road to travel Jiu-Jitsu across the States living the van life. You can follow his journey on YouTube and listen in on some great content centered around Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.The focus of our conversation today was:Timestamps:00:00 How We Met00:55 Choosing Your Own Path & Journey02:57 How Scott Met Kyle Manzano05:59 Adding S&C To Jiu-Jitsu/MMA07:11 How Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Can Get Into Strength Training14:32 The Ideal Jiu-Jitsu Strength Training Program16:05 Scott’s Journey Into Fitness24:05 Fitness Outside of CrossFit30:04 The White Belt Fitness Program37:24 How Ex-Athletes Get It Back39:36 The Formula For Recover44:28 Coaching Clients To Get Results54:40 Becoming A Black Belt In Fitness1:02:06 Coaching At A High Level & Training BJJ with The Best1:17:27 Dealing with Client Injuries & Setting Realistic Expectations1:39:16 Scott Howell’s Mentors1:45:12 The Origin of Red Dot Fitness1:46:04 The Mission For Iron Sights2:04:12 Mental Health RitualsMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! JP and I recently got back from a low light course with Triple Feed in Las Vegas where we got even more low light reps in the tank. In this episode, we sat down to discuss our experience running a variety of lights including the SureFire X300, TLR-1 light, Haley Strategic & Modlite Systems. We discuss durability, rechargeable batteries & goal specific training when selecting the best handheld light set-up for you! We encourage everyone to carry a handheld light and have spent countless hours training, shooting and utilizing various light set-ups to test what works and what doesn’t. Tune in for a deep dive into the everyday set-ups we recommend in addition to our critiques on the most popular lights in the industry.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:43 Show Starts01:28 Handheld Lights03:45 Starting with The Goal05:47 What To Think of When Choosing A Light09:20 JP’s Set-Up13:13 How Much Light Do You Really Need?17:37 The Goal of Self Defense vs. Combat20:32 Outside The Waistband25:06 Lights That Broke26:30 The Importance of Durability28:50 The Pricing35:02 Low Light Course Flashback37:20 Battery Power40:31 Rechargeable Batteries Are The Future46:51 Safety & Using Your Brain49:36 Using Light For Self Defense50:51 The Different Clips We Run1:01:00 Running The TLR-11:02:51 The Best Self-Defense Concealed Set-Up1:03:55 The Cloud Defensive Light

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I am joined by JP to talk about how you can save money, avoid getting ripped off and make informed buying decisions in the Firearms Industry. We discuss “New Noise” in the industry, how innovation and product development is at an all time high and what to look out for as a firearms newbie before spending any hard earned cash! JP calls out Jeff Bezos for being on “The Juice” and we wrap it up sharing our opinions on USA born companies who outsource development to China after achieving success.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:43 Welcoming JP To The Show03:07 Wasting Money on Products04:47 New Noise In the 2A Community07:02 How Is The Industry Growing So Fast12:05 Product Development vs. Marketing14:06 Getting Ripped Off18:37 Pre-Sales In The Firearms Industry24:23 Good vs. Bad Companies29:23 The New Hype In The Firearms Industry37:05 What To Look Out For If You’re a Newbie55:29 Analyzing What Makes A Company57:28 Brand Loyalty1:06:34 Checked Out CEO’s1:13:17 JP on Train with Purpose Ethics1:17:20 Craftsman Switching To China