Optimizing Weight Lifting, Technique, & Nutrition with Ben Pakulski

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English - May 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
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Today we’re joined by The Godfather of Intelligent Muscle Building®️ himself, Ben Pakulski! Ben (AKA the Pak-Man), is a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition who is currently a coach & mentor for high-achieving men. In our first ever in person episode we discuss Ben’s recommendations for progressive overload, the difference between strength & building muscle (they’re different!), and also dive into nutrition, relaxation and handling our emotions. This one is a jam packed episode…enjoy!

Links for this episode:

Real Love Book

The Body Keeps Score Book

Muscle Intelligence Podcast

Episode Overview:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:03:21 - Fitness goals differ between people

0:07:18 - Quality vs quantity for progressive overload

0:12:24 - A word from our sponsors

0:17:49 - Strength vs. muscle building

0:21:58 - Tips for training

0:29:13 - Signalling the body to grow