The Mind Muscle Connection

Alex is the co-founder and a coach at Physique Development. He graduated from USI in 2017, with a degree in Exercise Science. He now resides in Kentucky with his wife, Sue, and Pups, Gus & Tucker.In this episode we discussed:-His fitness background.-What he is currently training for. -Background of Physique Development. -What's important in terms of building muscle. -Programming differences between men and women when it comes to building muscle. -Exercise selection considerations for females. -Top glute exercises for building muscle.-Overrated glute movement. -How to fix your squat if your low back hurts. -Two biggest mistakes clients make when it comes to improving their physique. Where to find him:Instagram:  @Alexbush__@Physiquedevelopment_Training App: https://physiquedevelopment.app/

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-How to manage hunger on days when you are extra hungry. -How to get back on track after vacation?-Is protein or resistance training more important for recomping?Click here to read "How To Manage Days When You Are Extra Hungry"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brandon Roberts. Brandon is a Captain serving in the U.S. Army as a Research Physiologist in the Military Performance Division at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. CPT Roberts has a BS in Microbiology, MS in Human Performance, and Ph.D. in Muscle Biology, all from the University of Florida. He is also a writer for the Weightology research review. In this episode we discuss:-His fitness background. -What he is currently researching. -His role with the US Army. -Coolest takeaways from doing research with the US Army. -Overview of the study he reviewed about how much muscle you can gain while bulking. -Why an untrained person can eat more calories when bulking.-Importance of being in a surplus for building muscle. -Will you expend more energy in a surplus?-Figuring what the right surplus is for you. -The importance of protein during a bulk. -Can you speed up the muscle-building process?-How important is muscle to getting stronger?-Why some people are just stronger than others. Where to find Dr. Roberts:Instagram: brob_21Email: Robertsb21@gmail.com

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-How to maximize muscle growth with limited time. -How often should you train a muscle group?-Should you eat protein every 3 or every 4 hours?Click here to read "Tips to Maximize Muscle Growth With Limited Time"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

In this episode, Im joined by Jeremiah Bair. Jeremiah is the owner of Bairfit and the host of the podcast "Living Lean".  In this episode, we did a little Q&A. Here is what we discussed:-What's going on with him currently. -Protein recommendations for overweight clients. -Maximum amount of protein to take in at one meal. -Macro split to help with testosterone levels during a cut. -How to set up a long-term fat loss plan. -What's coming up for him. Instagram: @jeremiahbairWebsite: https://www.bairfit.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-lean/id1488015698Weighted vest blog: https://www.bairfit.com/blogs/news/weighted-vest-for-fat-loss

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting. Topics:Building a balanced physique for your upper and lower body. Click here to read "How to Build a Balanced Physique (Upper Body Edition)"Click here to read "Building a Balanced Physique (Lower Body Edition)"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.

In this episode, Im joined by Steve Hall. Steve is the owner/founder of Revive Stronger and the host of the podcast "The Revive Stronger Podcast", he is also a natural competitive bodybuilder.  You will learn about:-What he is up to. -How he managed his bout with Covid-19. -Adjustments nutrition-wise with Covid.  -How he is managing his training during this prep. -How he is managing his nutrition during this prep. -Why he is implementing a diet break and refeed this prep. -How he implements prep into his life. -Supplements during this prep. How to find Steve:Instagram: @revivestrongerWebsite: https://revivestronger.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-revive-stronger-podcast/id1145138636

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting and some listener questions.Topics:-Do processed foods cause you to eat more?-How to train your abs.-How I motivate for myself for the hard sets, reps, nutrition, etc. Click here to read "What Everybody Ought to Know About Ultra-Processed Foods"Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.Click here to read RP Ab Training. 

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Guillermo Escalante. He holds a Doctor of Science in Athletic Training, an MBA with concentrations in marketing and healthcare management, a BS in Athletic Training with a Biology minor, and is a certified athletic trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, and sports nutritionist. Dr. Escalante is currently an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at California State University. In this episode we discuss:-His background. -What his paper on body recomposition focused on. -Why it's important to look at a trained population vs. untrained. -Who is more likely to recomp?-How big of a role training plays in recomping.-How big of a role nutrition plays in recomping. -The importance of recovery when it comes to recomping. -Is there a genetic component to recomping?-What does their caloric intake look like?-How to measure progress during recomp?-What his paper on fasted cardio found.Where to find him:Instagram: @doctorgfitEmail: gescalan@csusb.eduBody recomposition paper: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Fulltext/2020/10000/Body_Recomposition__Can_Trained_Individuals_Build.3.aspxFasted cardio paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341494761_Fasted_Versus_Nonfasted_Aerobic_Exercise_on_Body_Composition_Considerations_for_Physique_Athletes

In this episode, I will be taking a deep dive into a topic I find interesting.Topics:-How to set up a rapid fat loss phase. Click here to read "Rapid Fat Loss Guide".Click here to apply for online coaching with our team.