Natural Hypertrophy, Geoffrey Verity Schofield, Dave and me (ssd abel) discuss what the noble natty movement has done to the fitness industry, and other topics that pertain to the topic of being enhanced vs staying natural. 0:00 - intro1:19 - what does the noble natty movement mean?8:26 - using steroids is always bad and never justifiable?13:43 - t…

In this video with an only slightly cringy title, I'm talking about my usual recommendations for eating out and not getting fat in the meantime. 0:00 - intro1:48 - the mindset behind eating out going wrong6:47 - having a plan thats specific9:25 - a useful mantra maximize enjoyment, minimize calories12:13 - don't go crazy with saving up calories14:3…

in this episode with Dr. Eric Helms, we are discussing a variety of topics:0:00 - cats and new years eve2:15 - Eric winning his pro-card and his contest17:59 - feeling more passionate about fitness when you're lean24:45 - fighting to keep your passion for lifting38:21 - Eric's delt and lat-specialization phase56:33 - Eric's high volume work1:14:58 …

This is the most low-key motivational video you'll ever see. It won't be super hype-y, but it will hopefully be helpful instead. 0:00 - 2023 sucked2:35 - if you want to make a change, the battle is never over3:46 - improve yourself so that you don't suffer needlessly5:26 - pick your gurus and motivators carefully8:25 - start with the recipe for fai…

Or...are you? So I've heard, in certain posts on social media, as of recent. Let's look at this claim in a bit more detail...coaching and consultations:https://ssdabel.comMy book:https://ssdabel.com/bookद्वारा Abel Csabai

In today's video, I have on Alex Leonidas, formerly Alphadestiny. We discuss several awesome topics:Time-stamps:0:00 - Alex's name and origins5:12 - will AI make coaching obsolete?9:30 - how Alex formed his training philosophies17:10 - back training talk24:40 - neck training talk26:30 - training volume talk 33:10 - Alex's training52:50 - more train…

This tierlists will detail which behaviours and habits are sustainable, which ones are just hardcore, and which ones are neurotic as F! coaching and consultations:https://ssdabel.com0:00 - intro1:23 - the tierlist explained13:22 - general daily food habits tier-listed26:54 - how you’re deciding to keep track of your calories42:39 - compensation str…

Time-stamps soon!coaching and consultations:https://ssdabel.comद्वारा Abel Csabai

Coaching and consultations:jhttps://ssdabel.comTimestamps in no time!द्वारा Abel Csabai

Menno Henselmans is back on the podcast after a long time, hope you dig it!0:00 - intro4:44 - social media platforms all going to shit eventualyl9:05 - what's the key to happiness according to research?17:55 - should everyone strive to be an entrepreneur?20:15 - has training ever become a chore for you?26:55 - doing circuit training in the gym, and…

I'm so sorry for the lame title. Coaching and consultations:https://ssdabel.comtimestamps are comin soon!द्वारा Abel Csabai

Time-stamps coming real soon! Website and coaching:ssdabel.comद्वारा Abel Csabai

Bryan Minor is back on the podcast, everybody!0:00 - intro3:00 - Bryan became a member of 3DMJ5:40 - have you changed your thinking about progressive overload?15:15 - at what rate is it reasonable to expect progress and how do you break through plateaus?21:55 - how do you tell apart a plateau from acute fatigue masking gains29:10 - Bryan’s thoughts…

Another Q&A with Dave Maconi!0:00- Keep dieting or begin to lean bulk?6:15- What bulking protocol would you recommend after 25yr of lifting experience?20:30- Best way to deload26:00- Specialization phasesCoaching and consultations:https://ssdabel.com/द्वारा Abel Csabai

Timestamps coming soon!Coaching and consultations:https://ssdabel.com/द्वारा Abel Csabai

Should you train them abs or just get lean? Let's talk about it!!0:00 - NH impression attempt0:15 - abs intro3:10 - we need more ab transformation case studies6:57 - more developed abs = more visible abs?8:57 - other muscles of the core should also help with visible abs9:29 - case study examples14:07 - compound lifts might not be enough17:03 - why …

In this video I'll reflect on my recent bulk/letting loose process, during which I went up to body-fat levels where I haven't been in years. It was educational for sure.. 0:00 intro0:28 my book is out!0:58 - my new perspectives on body-fat percentages2:35 - My body-fat levels for the last 2 years6:16 - Most of the differences of being fatter/leaner…

0:00 - intro latino2:51 - Mike Israetel's lockouts, why are they scary?4:05 - Mike's response4:50 - What actually freaks you out about these videos? (its not the lockout)6:40 - Is locking out a "natural" thing?11:03 - Mike's lockouts on squats vs on leg presses and hack squats12:31 - The 3 options you have at the top of the rep and which you should…

This is not a call-out video, just the (hopefully) beginning of a respectful discussion. Coaching and consultations:https://ssdabel.com/Be sure to check out the video of Basement Bodybuilding, he has a cool channel!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7Teg4O12VU&t=204s&ab_channel=BasementBodybuildingद्वारा Abel Csabai

Today we nerd out about training plateaus quite a bit! Timestamps are coming soon, just at the moment I need to disassemble something in the apatment before midnight. 0:00 - mainly talking about George Michael, you might wanna skip it1:44 - actual intro of the topics2:54 - training plateaus4:00 - plateau breakers5:51 - your rate of progress is inte…

In today's episode, my recent favourite YouTuber, Natural Hypertrophy is visiting the SSD headquarters! It was an absolute blast...khmm...maybe let's use a different word there, it was a ton of fun talking to him! 0:00 - Elojutub!0:09 - NH's success on YouTube5:00 - Making YouTube videos - challenges, style, etc.10:00 - why NH remains anonymous 13:…

How did our attempt to challenge Kassem go? Were we going hard at him or did we wuss out? You can find out in this episode! 0:00 - Are "optimized movements" overrated?4:53 - what works for the freaks and what works for average genetics11:10 - fully shortening the muscle and its relevance19:37 - cheat reps and their validityCoaching and consultation…

In this podcast episode we talk mainly training, but we sneak in some diet talk as well with Dave Maconi and Bryan Boorstein. Time-stamps:0:00 - intro and Abel’s Omar Isuf impression2:30 - Dave’s coaching experience with Steve Hall5:30 - Stubborn muscle groups12:44 - not growing in size but in vascularity18:40 - finding “small wins” in the gym at t…

Time-stamps are coming soon!Thomas came to me for coaching, because he felt like he arrived at a crossroad with his health and fitness - he tried many times before, and he was ready to give it one more shot - and boy, did he give it one final shot! I can't take credit for his transformation, afterall I was only his advisor/cornerman during this fig…

Studies won't tell us how to train, but what will? Maybe not the sexiest topic0:00 - how valuable are studies for telling us how to train1:30 - where exercise science is today15:00 - the problem of averagescoaching and consultations:https://ssdabel.com/द्वारा Abel Csabai