Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Kassem Hanson is the creator of N1 and an educator in the fitness industry. Today we dive into the following topics: 0:00- Intro0:45- Kassem’s background1:30- Bubble’s in the fitness industry 2:30- Controversy over Doug Brignole’s claims 3:40- Efficiency7:30- Issues with Doug’s calculations14:00- Further issues 17:00- Appealing to the neuroticism of lifters20:00- Can you build equally big legs with Doug’s methods?25:30- Claims about inability to emphasize difference heads of a muscle 30:10- Individuality in recommendations 36:15- Can more training volume make up for a suboptimal exercise49:40- Decline vs Incline benching52:00- Different camps and methods1:01:30- Being able to parse out good vs bad exercises1:05:45- Testimonials Kassem's IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kassem/Kassem's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/N1educationKassem's website: https://n1.education/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...

Dr. Mike Israetel is back on to discuss the following: 0:00- Intro 0:30- Operation Smile 1:30- My decision to work with Steve Hall 2:30- Mike’s perspective on an advanced trainee switching to a methodical training system 8:30- How do you actually GET stronger for reps to cause muscle growth 15:05- Why Mike believes beginner naturals argue against traditional hypertrophy methods 17:45- Ego within lifting 25:00- Genetic predisposition to strength vs size 26:45- Injuries from more strength focused lifting 28:10- Different beneficial rep ranges 33:00- Resensitzation 35:50- Is the size vs strength discrepancy greater in enhanced lifters 42:00- Preferences toward training methods 43:00- Steroid placebo studies and my fake steroid study 50:20- Novelty as a stimulus 53:30- Doug Brignole and Joel Seedman 58:45- Back to placebo 1:01:30- Genetics vs effort 1:04:10- Where to find MikeMike's new IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisrae...Mike's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Renaissance...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...

Dr. Ralph Esposito is back on the podcast to discuss the following:  0:00- Intro 1:00- Dr. Esposito’s background 3:30- What is truly evidence based? 9:00- Testing methods that are less “proven” 12:00- Rapamycin 16:00- Hormetic response of mTOR 19:55- Fasting 25:00- Continuous Glucose Monitors 36:30- My stories with measuring glucose and ketones 41:00- Being in true ketosis 43:20- Recent article on the carbohydrate – insulin modelDr. Esposito's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ralphesp...Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Dr. Thomas O'Connor and IFBB Pro Jodie Engel join us today to discuss the medical complications Jodie has experienced in the past year after using extreme protocols given to her by her bodybuilding coach.  0:00- Intro 1:10- Jodie’s medical history and medications prescribed 6:40- Rhabdomyolysis diagnosis 9:00- Hospital admission 12:00- Blood work values 12:45- Dr. O’Connor gives his input 14:30- Powerlifters vs bodybuilders health risks 15:10- Holding coaches liable 18:10- More on Jodie’s current condition 21:00- Cardiac and renal diagnoses 24:40- Potential for return of cardiac health 25:50- Resting heart rate 28:00- Going to a university hospital 30:15- Dialysis  32:00- Ace inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, beta blockers  35:15- Cardiac remodeling 37:30- Next steps for Jodie Dr. O'Connor's website: https://www.testosteronology.com/Dr. O'Connor's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drthomasoco...Dr. O'Connor's YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3E...Jodie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jodie_engle...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi 

We're back with our 5th Q&A, joined by Abel Csabai 0:00- Intro 1:00- Chasing hunger with artificial sweeteners 3:00- Shout out to Scott and Eric for their contribution 4:00- Abel starting his bulk 7:00- Working with a coach 8:00- Is straight protein ok pre-workout? 10:00- Leaning gaining rate of gain 12:00- Details on our training splits 18:00- Body measurements and discrepancies between appearance 22:30- Biomechanics of exercises / Doug Brignole  36:30- Water fluctuations and how it influences you 43:00- Intra-workout nutrition 49:00- How to break up back volume 52:30- Potential for human longevity 59:00- Pull up range of motion / stretch mediated hypertrophy 1:05:00- Hook grip vs mixed grip vs straps Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

Brandon DaCruz and Abel Csabai are back on the podcast!0:40- Genetic freaks 7:00- TRT and Testosterone’s effect on muscle mass 11:00- More on genetic freaks15:30- Genetics vs PEDs20:00- Distribution of genetics 25:30- Exercise selection and variation 45:30- Are injuries in your old age worth it? 1:02:30- Have we found unique exercises make a difference 1:04:30- Shout out to Dr. Scott Stevenson1:09:35- Where to find more of Abel and Brandon Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Abel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ssdabel/Brandon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacr...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

Doug Brignole is a former competitive bodybuilder, expert in biomechanics, author and public speaker. He has won numerous bodybuilding titles, including 1982 Mr. America and 1986 Mr. Universe. Today we dive into the following topics:  0:00- Intro 0:20- Operation smile 0:40- Hearing about Doug 1:30- Doug’s background 3:10- Defining inefficiency 7:40- Doug’s lifting background 9:20- Factoring in individual’s biomechanics 14:40- Lombard’s paradox and reciprocal innervation 17:45- Back to efficiency 22:20- Comparison to how many bodybuilders have grown with more traditional methods 25:20- Potential arguments against Doug’s methods 29:10- Knee issues with sissy squats 31:30- Using other exercises when there are issues  33:30- The Brig-20 35:50- 16 Factors 37:40- Where to find demonstrations and advice 38:30- Calves 42:30- Seated vs lying leg curl and comparison to overhead extension 49:50- Studies showing different growth in different areas of the muscle 53:45- Proximity to failure regardless of rep range 58:50- Rest-pause training 1:05:00- How Doug is currently training 1:06:30- Will this method get you bigger than you otherwise could have gotten? 1:09:50- Where to find more of Doug’s workDoug's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dougbrignole/Doug's website: https://dougbrignole.com/

Steve Hall, founder of Revive Stronger, is back on the podcast! 0:00- Intro 0:20- Steve Hall on the podcast 2:00- The difficulty of cutting versus bulking 5:30- Mini cuts 10:40- Gaining new muscle versus retaining on muscle 12:40- Different levels of leanness 15:35- Steve’s calories 19:45- To refeed or not to refeed 22:30- Training while dieting 25:30- Issues with excessive exercise variation 34:30- Steve’s strength 42:15- Other camp’s trying these methods 44:30- Psychology of belief about your training 47:30- The steroid placebo stories and giving my brother fake steroids 49:15- Steve’s off season calories and difficulty eatingSteve's website: https://revivestronger.com/Steve's IG: https://www.instagram.com/revivestron...Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...

Mario Tomic is a fitness YouTuber, coach, and entrepreneur. Today we dive into the following topics: 0:00- Intro 0:40- Warped strength standards 1:40- Mario’s stats / lifting history 4:10- Dragonball Z / the heroes journey 8:00- Why lifting is enticing and creates a community 12:00- Mario’s stats / lifting history 16:00- Maximizing realistic life potential vs genetic potential 23:20- Realism versus social media expectations 25:10- Infinite game concept 28:00- Backing off the volume bandwagon 32:40- Finding ways to stay motivated for progress 40:40- Mario’s strength levels 47:00- Bulgarian split squats / leg exercises 54:30- Dangerous lifting stories 59:00- Regular gym vs social media standards 1:00:20- Strength vs size, skill vs inherent qualities 1:04:00- Low rep vs high rep strength 1:06:20- Relative strength 1:10:40- Where to find more of Mario Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DaveMaconi Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...

Today we are joined by Dr. Gary Linkov. Dr. Linkov is double board-certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.0:00- Intro0:20- Operation Smile1:00- YouTube algorithm growth5:40- Dr. Gary Linkov’s background11:50- More Plates More Dates 16:00- Finasteride / Propecia  21:30- PRP treatment for hair29:00- Transplanted hair taking on the qualities of other hair in the transplanted location30:00- Fees for hair transplants 31:15- Other professions doing botox and fillers36:10- Body dysmorphia / unhealthy psychology45:30- Comparing to social media 49:30- Feeling unhappy directly after surgery 53:15- Being treated based on how you look 55:30- Kybella 1:00:15- Buccal fat pad removal 1:03:50- Where to find more of Dr. Gary LinkovDr. Gary Linkov's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drgarynyc/Dr. Gary Linkov's YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXHS...Dr. Gary Linkov's Website: https://cityfacialplastics.com/ Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...