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EP. 42 SHATTERING LIMITATIONS FT. STEVE HALL

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - April 26, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes
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 r...

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EP 41. MYO REPS, HYPE? OR HYPERTROPHIC?

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - April 09, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes
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 a...

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EP. 40 WORLD CHAMPION STATE OF MIND FT. DIRK EMMERICH

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - March 28, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes
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 final...

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EP. 39 DR. OLIVEIRA DE SOUZA CHALLENGING THE HYPE ON HYPERTROPHY RESEARCH

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - March 14, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour
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 r...

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EP. 38 LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES FT. AJ MORRIS

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - March 06, 2024 23:00 - 58 minutes
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 learn...

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EP. 37 A COMPETITIVE EDGE - DR. ERIC HELMS

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - February 21, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour
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...

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EP. 36 NUTRITION FOR LONGEVITY- ALAN ARAGON

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - July 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour
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 pr...

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EP. 35 UNDERSTANDING FAILURE FOR STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY - ZAC ROBINSON

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - July 13, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour
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 failure Partial ranges of motion The importance of variables related to nutrition The li...

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EP 34. DR. PAK - THE MINIMUM EFFECTIVE DOSE

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - June 30, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutes
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 a...

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EP. 33 NUANCES OF RANGE OF MOTION - DR. SCOTT STEVENSON

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - May 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour
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: E...

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EP. 32 UNDERSTANDING WOMENS PHYSIOLOGY - LAUREN COLENSO-SEMPLE

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - April 10, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes
After a slight hiatus, Anabolic Radio is back!! . In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Lauren Colenso-Semple who is currently finishing up her PhD and has worked with the likes of @billcampbellphd @bradshoenfeld @andygalpin and now currently @stuphillips . We discussed all things ...

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EP 31. PHYSIOLOGY OF FAT LOSS: A GUIDE TO DIETING SMARTER

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - August 26, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour
Going through a bodybuilding contest prep is like an eating disorder simulator . EVEN if you have never experienced eating disorders or body dysmorphia, these are potential issues you will experience during your journey. Especially more so the case when nearing the tail end of a dieting phase/co...

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EP. 30 CHAMPION MENTALITY: IN BODYBUILDING & LIFE

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - August 26, 2022 22:00 - 41 minutes
In the latest episode of @anabolicradio I had the pleasure of chatting to Champion bodybuilder, father, and businessman Doug Miller. We dive into Dougs background, his mentality, the mindset of what makes a champion, and what he’s learned through his transition as a business man. . ➢ HAWK FIT CO...

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EP 29. DR. CAMPBELL- BODY BY SCIENCE: APPLYING & PRACTICING

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - July 27, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting to Dr. Campbell on his latest project Body By Science. This is not just another research review, rather, a deep dive of the literature topped with a cherry of practical application for how you can get the best results- for yourself, or your clients...

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EP. 28 BRIAN MINOR- PRINCIPLES OF PROGRESSION: & FATIGUE MANAGEMENT

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - May 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour
In the latest episode of @anabolicradio I had the pleasure of chatting to my friend @brianminor where we discuss the nuances of progression, periodization, mesocycle structure, and fatigue management. . Think more overtime. Not more overnight. . Oftentimes many people who go to the gym, whether ...

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EP. 27 ALBERTO NUNEZ- POST DIET RECOVERY: REVERSE VS RECOVERY

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - May 02, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes
Recovery after a fat loss phase, or contest prep is- NON-NEGOTIABLE There are two methods that have application following a fat loss phase The Reverse Dieting approach The Recovery Diet  Both have application depending on the purpose, however a majority of the time it best to just increase c...

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EP. 26 CHRIS BARAKAT- PEAKING LIKE A PRO: PEAK WEEK 101

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - April 21, 2022 17:00 - 59 minutes
Think of peaking like icing on the cake 🍰 Rapid backload Backload Linear load Front load 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 what to do? What to do?! While manipulating variables within the peak may not change the actual ‘cake’ component- having a complementary flavor of icing and distribution of it can be somethin...

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EP. 25 DR. AARON HORSCHIG PAIN & MOVEMENT QUALITY: STRONGER MOVEMENT

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - April 21, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes
Pain is very complex. The worst thing you can do is not take the time to take internal inventory and assess the appropriate steps to bounce back. In this episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting to Aaron Horshig from SquatU, we dive into his background, how to assess pain, and ...

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EP. 24 DR. GRANT TINSLEY - BODY COMP. ASSESSMENT: NUANCES OF FASTING

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - March 08, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes
Noticing visual changes in body composition is similar to watching paint dry, especially when you don’t have any metrics for measuring progress. This is why tracking things like your training and taking measurements is rather important, as objective data will allow you to accurately assess whet...

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EP. 23 KASSEM HANSON - SPECIFICITY IN TRAINING: UNDERSTANDING PRINCIPLES

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - March 08, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes
Much of this industry will lead you to believe that there’s some special secret behind what they do and how they achieve results, but here’s a hard truth The secret is there is no secret. Surround yourself by people that are better than you, or know more than you. Pretty simple, right? There ...

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EP. 22 ALAN ARAGON- NUANCES OF NUTRITION: PUTTING PUZZLE PIECES TOGETHER

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - January 02, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes
In this episode of Anabolic Radio, I had the pleasure of chatting to Alan Aragon. If you are unfamiliar with Alan... You're probably a young lad/girl, so you should make it a point to become more familiarized with his work as he is a pioneer for many of the evidence-based nutrition recommendatio...

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EP. 21 DR. ERIC HELMS - MAX MUSCLE GAIN: OPTIMIZING PROGRAM DESIGN

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - October 09, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour
In this episode of Anabolic Radio, I had the pleasure of chatting to Dr. Eric Helms. This episode was very exercise science and training theory-heavy, so put on your seatbelt. At the heart of science lies this one small fact: one size does not fit all. While general principles apply to all indi...

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EP. 20 ANDY BRANT - STABILITY, SHOES, & OUR FEET

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - October 07, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutes
Stability is one of the most important, overlooked variables that significantly influences how much you can get out of any exercise. When I take a look at peoples shoes at the gym, oftentimes they’re overly cushioned, do not provide stability at the sides, or do not have a flat sole. ⁣⠀ I don’...

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EP. 19 SHARELLE GRANT - WOMEN'S FITNESS: UNDERSTANDING YOUR PHYSIOLOGY

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - October 07, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes
In our modern world, there is a false narrative that women are supposed to eat less, lift light, and do tons of cardio over, eating like a normal human, and progressive resistance training. This can lead down a negative path of severe calorie restriction and a decreased quality of living in hop...

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EP 18. DR. BILL CAMPBELL - THE SECRET SAUCE: SCIENCE OF REFEEDS/DIET BREAKS

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - September 03, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes
In this episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Bill Campbell from University of South Florida. Dr. Campbell is previous president of the ISSN and currently is a professor conducting research pertaining to physique development and sport science at USF.  Oftentimes, what...

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EP. 17 AUSTIN CURRENT- COMPETENT COACHING: QUALITIES OF A GREAT COACH

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - April 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour
Whatever happened to good old consistency? Despite all the hype, being consistent is often better, than doing what may be 'new' or trendy.   What exactly is consistency? Let’s start with what it’s not. Consistency does not mean settling or sticking with something that’s not working for you- a...

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EP. 16 MATT JANSEN- CHAMPION MENTALITY: FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - March 30, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes
In this episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of speaking to New MR. O Title Holder Matt Jansen of Camp Jansen. Matt has coached 16 IFBB pros to the Olympia in Mens Open, 212, figure and women's physique divisions. Among those athletes (not including the 5 qualifications for 2018) he has ...

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EP. 15 ALEX BUSH- THE ART OF COACHING: FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - October 06, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes
In this weeks episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting to @alexbush_ from Physique Development about a variety of topics related to coaching. Unfortunately, with online coaching being easily accessible to a majority malpractice within the coaching space has become a very common ...

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EP. 14 CLIFF WILLSON- MINDSET IS EVERYTHING: BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - September 11, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour
Your subconscious mind is always listening to and believing everything you repeatedly say and think about yourself. If you want proof of this principle in action, look no further than your current unconscious behaviors or beliefs. Many of them were created in this same way- from repeatedly heari...

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EP. 13 BRANDON KEMPTER- CONTEST PREP FOUNDATIONS: ACHIEVING YOUR BEST-SELF

Hawk Fit Presents: Anabolic Radio - August 04, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes
Whatever It Takes. What does that mean to you? For starters, it doesn’t mean sacrificing your health, or sanity just to achieve a goal. Let’s be real- getting to the level of stage conditioning that’s required to be competitive on today’s stage isn’t inherently healthy, but our goal should be t...

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