EP. 38 LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES FT. AJ MORRIS

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of hosting @stevehall from Revive Stronger. I’ve been in the industry close to a decade now and Steve is one of the first people to had started a podcast with a bodybuilding exercise science focus..Not only has he played an important role when it comes to facilitating conversations between professionals, but he also walks the walk..We chatted about topics that range from a reflection on his years in the industry, not setting limitations for yourself, a look into both our coaching practices, and his 2024 contest prep..Links: https://linktr.ee/ishak_ishakSupport the show

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting with @borgefagreli who is the creator of Myo-Reps.Myo Reps is a hybrid of rest pause and cluster set training. Just like the variety of different training techniques we can implement, it is another tool in the toolbox and as we know there are many ways to Rome..We touch on how you can practically implement it, the thought process behind it, in addition to some interesting data coming out of University of Tampa investigating the use of Myo-Reps.Links: https://linktr.ee/ishak_ishakSupport the show

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I am joined by the WNBF Lightweight World Champion @dirkemmerich.We spoke about a variety of topics that range from Dirks origin and passion for bodybuilding, recap of his competition seasons, the dynamic between him and his coach @nunez3dmj, and finally his current endeavors to defend his title this year...Links: https://linktr.ee/ishak_ishakSupport the show

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting with the infamous @dreduarodesouza , he has over 80 publications on research gate and has been at the forefront of exercise science research for longer than a decade..In the episode we speak about a variety of topics that range from his opposing perspective to longer muscle length training, his recent paper on 52 weekly sets for volume, the importance of understanding how to interpret research, limitations, and effect sizes, and much more..Links: https://linktr.ee/ishak_ishakSupport the show

In this episode of anabolic radio I’m joined by @ajmorris where we spoke about a variety of topics that range from his recent injury, future contest prep, to insights about both our coaching practices..One thing you will find in this episode, a wealth of knowledge that has been gained by learning through experience. The most valuable teacher we have in bodybuilding- and in life..Honoring individual variation within the context of- program design, contest prep, fat loss, gaining phases etc.. is imperative for ‘ideal’ outcomes/adaptations for that individual. It is never one size fits all..Individual responses to exercise and diet can vary dramatically from one person to the next. This is why I always preach- learning through experience and trail and error will be the foundation for which you can fast track your own progression..All of this suggests that you need to consider how you respond individually to changes in training and diet in order to determine what works best for you..Links: https://linktr.ee/ishak_ishakSupport the show

Know your limits.A mature athlete is someone who knows their limits, accepts them, and understands they can still improve on them..An imposter is delusional to the fact they have limits and eventually their inflexible approach will be the end of them..This is just one of the many topics of conversation in the latest episode of Anabolic Radio ft. Dr. (And now PRO) Eric Helms. We also discuss his recent competitive season among hype surrounding topics such as longer muscle length training, partials, and much more..➢ HAWK FIT COACHING: https://hawkfitcoaching.com/​.➢ SHOP LEGION: BuyLegion.com/Ishak 'HAWKFIT' FOR 20% OFFSupport the show

More often than not when trying to progress towards a certain performance or body composition related goal (e.g. build muscle, get stronger, or lose body fat) people are immediately drawn to what sounds like ‘the best’ approach, or the complexities of nutrition and resistance training..This prevents them from mastering the basics and seeing the big picture..We look for advanced methodologies, techniques, or protocols and proceed to pursue an approach that is inappropriate for our current level of advancement and unsustainable long term..This is sort of like trying to build a house, or skyscraper, without a proper foundation in place..We fail to recognize that before we apply the science of muscle building, we must first learn how to master the basics..These are among a few topics of conversation I had with nutrition overlord Alan Aragon and easily one of my favorite episodes to date..➢ HAWK FIT COACHING: https://hawkfitcoaching.com/​.➢ SHOP LEGION: BuyLegion.com/Ishak 'HAWKFIT' FOR 20% OFFSupport the show

What I think is great about research….Is that in the context of exercise science/bodybuilding is that it has validated much of what ‘old school’ bodybuilders did within their training..Training to failurePartial ranges of motionThe importance of variables related to nutritionThe list goes on..On the flip side of the coin, it also dismisses the most absurd approaches from muppets who think you won’t get results if you’re not following ‘insert dogmatic training approach’ or see ‘x diet’..On the latest episode of anabolic radio I had the pleasure of speaking to @zacrobinson who lead the latest paper on training to failure for strength/hypertrophy. He talks us through the design, we go into practical application of the findings, and how some people can put themselves in a box with RPE/RIR based training.Support the show

Missing the forest for the trees?I don’t blame you.With information being readily available at our fingertips, understanding how to navigate, or decipher what’s pertinent for you can be similar to finding a needle in a haystack.In the recent Anabolic Radio episode with @dr_pak we chatted about a variety of topics that range from his PhD on ‘The Minimum Effective Dose’, to training longer muscle lengths, to Deloads, to what makes a great ‘science-based’ communicator.Tune into the full episode to understand what’s worth your precious energy when it comes to making long-term progress in the gym.Thanks for your time Dr. Pak!➢ HAWK FIT COACHING: https://hawkfitcoaching.com/​➢ SHOP LEGION: BuyLegion.com/Ishak 'HAWKFIT' FOR 20% OFFCONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:➢ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/Ishak_Ishak​Support the show

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting to @FORTITUDE_TRAINING where we discuss Nuances of Range of Motion.Range of motion is simply the objective measurement our joints/muscles are able to move through..In every exercise there will be 4 phases of a rep:Eccentric (in a squat that will be the downwards motion)Isometric in the Lengthened position (bottom of a squat)Concentric (upwards motion in a squat)Isometric in the Shortened position (top of a squat).For myself and my clients I always program tempo, which is simply allowing us to standardize how long we spend in each 4 phase of a rep. This is incredibly important when it comes to standardization of what you’re doing during a set..Back to range of motion- as of late in the industry people have been off their rocker about emphasizing the lengthened position in an exercise. Dr. Scott took a few days, before the episode to brush up on what the current body of literature is suggesting when it comes to whether it’s best to train a muscle through a full range of motion, partial, or emphasize the lengthened position..I couldn’t think of anyone better to have a deep dive on this topic with, thank you for your time Dr. Scott!!.➢ HAWK FIT COACHING: https://hawkfitcoaching.com/​➢ SHOP LEGION: BuyLegion.com/Ishak 'HAWKFIT' FOR 20% OFFCONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:➢ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/Ishak_Ishak​Support the show