Building Muscle

In this episode I rock the mic for the first time in a while and catch you up on what’s been going on over the last couple months. Then we go in depth on three critical factors that must be optimized in your training in order to maximize your results. It all starts with execution. Very few people get this right. Next is ramping up properly. This is something almost everyone screws up. And it’s a huge part of an optimized workout. Finally, we get to effort. How much effort should you put into each rep?… continue reading.

If you want to know how to get brutally strong while keeping your body feeling great, this episode with Matt Wenning is for you. Matt is a beast and one of the most knowledgeable trainers on the planet. He owns three world records in powerlifting, a bunch of state and national records, and an equipped total of 2,665 pounds. He works with US Army Infantry and Ranger Divisions on strength, conditioning and wellness and has over 10,000 hours experience training elite athletes from the NFL, Divison-1 college sports and Olympic Competitors. Scroll down for show notes:… continue reading.

In this episode of Renegade Radio I’m rocking the mic solo and answering your questions. Everyone has at least some anxiety some of the time about something. And that can be crippling. It can compromise your health and really hold you back. So you have to do whatever you can to combat it. I address my # 1 tip on how to do so, in the most foolproof manner. I also tackle a bunch of other topics you guys had questions about. This is a hot one. Don’t sleep! Scroll down for show notes:… continue reading.

We’ve got another great Q&A episode of Renegade Radio today, featuring all the questions you guys sent in. In this episode you’ll learn the benefits of lower rep training, how to build jacked & strong legs, the most important thing to focus on doing your workouts, what you HAVE to do before you leave the gym, and a lot more. If you wanna take your training to the next level and build the badass body you deserve, you can’t afford to miss this one! Scroll down for show notes:… continue reading.

In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast I have the pleasure of sitting down with 9-year NFL Veteran, and the founder of CrossFit Football and Power Athlete HQ, John Welbourn. John is the mastermind behind the online training phenomena, Johnnie WOD, the self proclaimed industry leading training program for packing on size and thick slabs of muscle. He also created his “Talk to me Johnnie” website and blog as a resource for power athletes looking to unlock their potential. Whether you want to get big and strong, lean and muscular, athletic and mobile or a combination of it all, you’ll learn… continue reading.

Have you ever wondered how the stars of the WWE eat and train to build the amazing bodies they display in the ring? Or how they maintain the mental toughness required to compete at the highest level, day in and day out? In this all new episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with WWE Superstar, Cesaro, you get to go behind the curtain for a backstage look at the nutrition, training and mindset it takes to become a champion in the ring and in life. Scroll down for show notes: Click here to subscribe via iTunes… continue reading.

Have you ever wondered how celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman get their bodies so lean and muscular to prepare for roles like Dead Pool and Wolverine? While us mere mortals grind for years trying to build the perfect physique it seems like these guys are able to completely transform in a matter of months. What’s their secret? What (or who) do they know and do that the rest of us don’t? In this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast you’ll be introduced to the man behind many of Hollywood’s most impressive physiques, Don Saladino. Don is one of the world’s… continue reading.

In this episode I sit down with Brandon Lilly. Brandon is a top ranked power lifter, author of “The Cube Method”, and “365STRONG”, as well as a respected strength coach. Brandon is ranked as one of the strongest power lifters of all-time. He has world class totals in multiple weight classes, both raw, and equipped — *2,110 lbs Raw Belt Only, 
*2,237 lbs Raw with Knee Wraps and 
*2,612 lbs Multiply Equipped. We discuss learning from every situation, how a devastating injury changed his life, being happy is his new drug, self-awareness, and, of course, training to get jacked and… continue reading.

IFBB pro bodybuilder, Ben Pakulski joins the show to tell you precisely how to build the most amount of muscle in the most efficient way possible. We talk about the importance of tension, volume, frequency, and intensity. Ben also tells you how to determine the optimal exercises for YOUR body. You’ll also learn the mindset secrets Ben uses to achieve incredible success throughout his life. He shares his morning routine, his favorite books, best advice and much more. Scroll down for show notes: Click here to subscribe via iTunes… continue reading.

If you want to improve your business skills, learn to develop relationships and become a happier, more successful person you don’t want to miss this episode of the #RenegadeRadioPodcast with the “Ninja Master” of fitness, Mark Fisher. Mark knows how to create culture and an atmosphere of fun better than almost anyone I know. If you’re in the fitness industry or run an online business or a brick and mortar business of any kind, you’re in for a treat. Mark is going to open your eyes to endless possibilities you probably never even thought of. Everyone wants to do business… continue reading.

I’m fired up about this announcement, my friends! We have a winner… Some people can have their “lazy days” of summer but Renegades know it’s the time for getting shredded. And that’s exactly what the contestants in the RSC’s 2017 Summer Shred Contest did. All the participants made excellent progress but the incredible transformations by these three guys stood out from the rest. Jeff A kebrown 2 Saloia 82 Once we had the final three we asked YOU to help decide the winner. The votes poured in and your voice has been heard. One Renegade has climbed to the peak… continue reading.

Is it really possible to gain 30 pounds of muscle in 30 days? A lot of people would say that’s impossible in a year, never mind a month. But in my 30 years of weight training, I’ve seen some incredible things. In this episode, I’m going to share some of my best-kept secrets about building muscle and gaining size as fast as humanly possible. You’ll hear all about the evolution of the training system that made my gym famous and ranked one of the best in the country by numerous fitness mags. And, I’ll finally reveal the two key components… continue reading.

I always figured the harder ya work, the better your results. And that works incredibly well with strength training… for about 6-8 weeks. Then you’re fried. Overtrained. Joints are aching. Sleep goes to shit. You’re tired but wired. Anxious. Irritable. In a bad mood. Sex drive drops. Can’t get stronger anymore. Weights feel heavy as f*ck. Why does that always happen? Because the body ain’t designed for that kind of pummeling on a regular basis. No sports practices are conducted with such balls to the wall intensity.  You always leave… continue reading.

You want the simple answer? No. Even though you hear a ton of people saying it the fact of the matter is you don’t have to and, in fact, shouldn’t always use a full range of motion on every exercise you do. People who recommend this are well intentioned. I’ve recommended it myself and still do to beginners. In a general sense it’s very good advice. But when we get more advanced and examine things more closely we get a different story. Sometimes a full range of motion can be dangerous. Other times it can simply be less productive for… continue reading.

Here’s a quick way for coaches and trainers to get more out of their athletes and instantly earn their respect. Train with them. It’s that simple. Of course, you can’t do this all the time but once in a while, even if it’s a very rare occasion you should jump in on a workout to show them that you practice what you preach and lead from the front. Athletes will always respect a coach more if he is willing to suffer with them. My advice would be to join in on a grueling conditioning day. Because, let’s face… continue reading.