Push Pull Legs Podcast

on the back of the weekend, both dan and tom were at seminars, for a change... dan was delivering and tom attending... we discuss, muscle building in a deficit what is the best surplus? is there a optimal? does your metabolism get damaged? slow down or adapt!?

Recording on the THURSDAY! madness... We chat or just give our thoughts on mental health awareness.. how lucky we really are to be in the UK and the position we are in to have a device to even listen to us! Like seriously doesn't compare to some but on a lighter note! we outline the times and moments we had where we realised certain aspects of training or nutrition were the way forward and a must do... this comes from 12 years since the first publication of the hip thrust for glute training. also... vegans?! are you really doing it right?!

This week the boys talk about common ways to get better essentially. so reflecting on your own practice of programming, exercises, nutrition and behaviours around and with clients. also tom shares some absolute gold... that to be honest he wishes he knew when he first started training clients...

this week we summarise a paper by kreiger and schoenfeld on maximal sets for hypertrophy. but also look at the critic by lyle macdonald. we offer our opinions and what we took from the research... also we have a light chat on being open and honest about taking assistance for lifting and training. also a couple of ideas and questions were raised for being trends in 2019... will they or won't they!?!?

this week slimming world are just changing the content and points on their food... without any reasons... so yoghurt is worse now!? wait what? we got asked what is the best... brand, academy, follow, person etc in the industry right now? also... the chocolate bar list...

We open on a discussion in our Facebook group... what is with the arch in the back during a bench press? should you be doing it, when to do it? is it a problem? we dive deep.. interesting for all walks of life, Would you rather have an experienced coach... or an educated one... you can't have both as thats obvious... lastly, a biscuit list has been created - we go deep...

Well 2 issues, that simply must be talked about this week... Staring off with the body positivity cover model story from cosmo mag. do we agree, is this even an issue? does this kind of thing relate to both genders? why has it been done? who cares...? Bigger news... is the crips list... sorting 25 different crisps... into some tiers... with the help of muscled, what could go wrong? I'm sure you won't agree with us oh and an interesting bed muscle routine is discovered.. it will blow your mind...

So, in a week where we have had some mad news in the fitness indursty we welcome on the show Josh Silverman From London Muscle (LDNM) and Third Space... a truly great guy and professional. This Lad knows his stuff and is shaping the lives and careers for the future trainers. We chat, about setting up the level 2/3 personal training qualifications and Nutrition academy for LDMN What further education is needed from doing these courses. What we are trying to do at third space with the trainers. what does he enjoy doing? 2nd Half... (58 mins) we have had to discuss the story behind alan arraign that has shook the fitness industry this week. also must listen! hear about josh's amazing personal story and what he has done and been through. Lastly, Burgers... Cereal... and Protein bars... whats best

Well, well, well, Dan is back... after tom ignored his calls to talk to the guests all by himself... but we chat, when do we weigh our clients? what does it depend on? goals, emotions? etc, we dive hard into that. after the world of firstly talking to people... then social media asked for our opinion! butt winks? good or bad? stuck in extension!? find out what we think also the boys talk through their orders for takeaways

What an honour to call these guys my friends, but Cathy brown and greg Williams sat down with me to talk about a load of subjects... these guys have over 40 years experience in the coaching, pro sport game... listen up. Cathy - Pro Boxer, European, UK Champion, World No. 3 (Geordie) Greg - Elite Boxing Coach, 20+ Years Experience (is scared of his wife...) and they will beat you up... We discuss, the Social, Physical and Mental barriers in the sport of boxing, and how hard this was for women at the time. How they make weight, and prep the general pop for white collar fights. What does boxing coaching look like now to 30 years ago... What the hell is their course... BOXOLOGY!? the art of boxing and coaching boxing... trust me its great course. @boxolgyacademy @cathybrownboxer @thebearstrength https://www.boxology.academy

Who, What? Dan has parted ways with team box.... don't worry no dramas, unfortunately... they will both move on and be a credit to their next chapter of their work... anyway, Keto Karinores curing depression? Crossfit Games athletes the fittest in the world? What do Tom and Dan Drink?

What a cracking show... keep up The vote is in... ginger or bald is answered from Toms Poll on instagram... Also we cover the last few episodes of catfish.... this will happen weekly... Dan was working the weekend with people, shock... and changing their perception on squats, so we give different ways to feel different muscles work in regular exercises also... a cracking question... Should vegan parents raise their children to be Vegan...?

we kick things of with toms description of his milkshake on the weekend... unbelievable. both the chaps discuss the most challenging part of their online and 121 businesses. what do they struggle with? tom envokes a bit of thought on reps in reserve scales... and straight sets being not all they are cracked up to be and would you rather... be ginger or bald?

We are BACK! Dans in France, Toms just been to france... but they are reunited... A week late, but we have an attack at the low carb diet for performance... as team sky released chris froomes nutrition for the GIRO ITALIA. We have a little chat about points of contact an why to use them in stabilising exercises. oh and i guess we had to talk about france.

A short sharp show this week, as believe it or not.. tom is on holiday, so we dive into what are the most used excuses that are holding people back, and what are the actual hurdles that really can hold people back from progress... lastly we look at the rates of change in the body if you are all natural.... get ready to be humbled....

This week joe wicks counted his calories… and changed his mind… shock! alert the world! believe it or not its okay to change your mind in your life, and at any time during your career. probaly the most important thing is that he has changed his mind and opinion to be correct! further more tom answers the question on strict pull ups,,,, and we play desert island health and fitness

a standard show.... dan getting trolled about his training program....and doing too much volume so tom broke it down, from an athlete point of you, as you know, dan is an athlete. how much volume is too much on one muscle group?! Vote on our fitness and nutrition room 101? Keto or Glute kick backs?!!?! and how much zinc can you have? stupid things...

World and Uk Junior Champion AJ Morris joins us for a great chat about everything health and fitness... athlete and coaching. We dive straight into his journey so far, when he started training. what training splits he has used and been successful with Some amazing insights for how he gets motivated for big lifts and sets... using sympathetic nervous system aspects. GOLD we also get into daily nutrition, supplements, coaching physique athletes and way way more. enjoy

Dan and tom both worked together... but have also taken similar but slightly different paths in the industry. so for all of you guys wanting to know, what happened, why we did what we did... when we chose to make change? what was successful? what did we suck at? here is the show that opens up our progression from the last 8 - 10 years.... also we rant about HIIT vs LISS...lol

knowledge everywhere... we answer 5 questions we have had from the last couple of days, as if one person is asking... more people could be thinking it! what dosage ranges are suggested for some supplements we take? what to do with painful shoulders from overhead pressing? Fasting, yes or no? Programming for PT exams... and how to construct a peak week