Gifted Performance Q And A's

Sound on for your daily dose of dad joke  Tomorrow is Friday, you're excited, and we get that. But, let us do the honors of pushing you over that excitement edge with another classic Q&A episode of the GPP with our BodyCompBoiz. Topics discussed include:  What it looks like when Squatdad isn't around to host a podcast  Question from @matthewsaylor: How many rest days and when?  Question from @kelseyhug23: Benefits of lifting AM vs. PM in regards to water/food intake, energy levels, etc?  Question from @the.tan.one: How to deal with the pressure of not being big enough/comparing yourself to others (pros included)?  Do we currently have an overwhelming amount of questions to answer in future episodes? Affirmative.  Do we want you to ask more questions? Affirmative. Are we men of the people? Affirmative. Do you love us? You be Kel and we'll be your orange soda

In this episode of the Tuesday Tea, we took a trip down memory lane to talk about all the mistakes we made when first getting into the fitness space, things we did right and things we wished someone had warned us about.   What are some things that you wish you would have done differently?  Jess's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessi.leee/ Jimmy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiarobin_gp/

There's your clip for the week folks and if that doesn't compel you to tune in, we don't know what will. But make no mistake, mouth rinsing carbohydrate solutions as an ergogenic aid is no laughing matter.   As always, keep an eye on the profiles of @paulie_rocket @gifted_kuza and @the_completemeathead for AMAs on their stories. This is where we gather all questions. Do they have to be training, nutrition or supplement related? Not a chance, bring on your worst. 3:02 - Question from @abouzeidanna: Albuterol vs Clen In Terms of Effectiveness/How it Affects the Body?  14:58 - Question from @sallebeatbox: All natural, what do you find to be the best way to contest prep and water manipulation?  30:00 - Question from @chelseyschmidt: Are there any downsides to chewing sugar free gum all day? We’re talking about A LOT of gum here.  40:41 - Question from @jsp_trainning: Thoughts on mini cuts, what is the best way to utilize them? Who shouldn't pursue them?

Grab your tea, your coffee or your caffeinated beverage of choice and join us for the first weekly Tuesday Tea with Jessi Lee & Jimmy!   In today’s episode, we talk about the myths around “healthy” snacks - amongst other tangents.  Jess's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessi.leee/  Jimmy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiarobin_gp/

A repeat guest on the #GPP? Now that's an honor bestowed upon a rare group. Project Pat said it best "real recognize real" and @rugby_strength_coach is as real as they come.  Keir joined us for an episode all about making money in an industry where scraping by is the norm: Strength and Conditioning.    We want to thank Keir for coming on again and enlightening the people on a subject that isn't often talked about. In a field where you often hear "put your head down and grind" or "you can survive on PB&J" it's helpful to have someone like Keir to discuss alternative streams of revenue so that you can at least afford the Jif Double Chunky Peanut Butter.  4:37 - Gunshow says “cheugy” now comment below and tell her to stop  4:45 - All that is new in the world of Keir  11:04 - The strength coach career arc reimagined  21:24 - Finding, mastering, and dominating your side hustle  38:57 - The sage texts that were the source of Keir’s monetary enlightenment  

The newest episode of the #GPP is here featuring Coach Josh Storms.  Coach Storms is the head boss in charge of making strong boys into strong men at Florida State University. With a decorated track record and a keen love for smoked meats, this episode runs the gambit of insightful and helpful takeaways.  Big thanks to Coach for coming on the show. We'll be cheering and tomahawk choppin' from afar as the season kicks off. Take care of our boy @mckenziemil10 and give 'em hell this year.  2:48 - University of South Dakota tight end to head strength coach at Florida State  6:50 - Post athletics fork in the road: S&C or PT  9:41 - Coach Storms’ favorite landing spots and expectations of a strength coach  20:34 - The unpleasant parts of being a strength coach  31:04 - How much do strength coaches rely on stopwatch and weight room metrics to predict success?  33:29 - Early specialization and the implications  37:44 - Positive trends in movement quality:

Every now and then we edit one of these podcasts for you guys and realize it's going to be a classic. This is one of those episodes. With over 100 years of coaching experience (92 of those coming from @the_completemeathead) on this podcast, you know there will be an abundance of nuggets as the guys reflect on what they've changed over the years. Topics discussed include:  Do you see yourself as a better coach today than in years past?  What are the biggest pieces of your coaching practice that you've changed?  Are there any things you considered "bad coaching" in the past but have come back around to?  After working with hundreds of clients, what are your biggest takeaways? 

We don't like to talk s%&t about the IWF but when it's warranted, there can be only one guest and that's Weightlifting's favorite longboi @coachzt  Here's the thing: If bodybuilding, powerlifting, and CrossFit are all doing a better job of promoting their sport and they're not even in the OLYMPICS for fk's sake, you're getting called out.  The sport of Weightlifting is as great as it is storied and if your favorite sport was on the IOC chopping block, you'd be as upset as Telly.    Big thanks to Zack for coming on. Make sure you're subbed to him over on the YouTubez as he ramps up content in preparation for Tokyo 2020 (2021, whatever you want to call it). Last but not least...IWF...you're better than this. We want to love you. Let us love you? Topics discussed include: 2:34 - The Recipe for Making Viral Youtube Content  9:50 - Zack’s transition from strength and conditioning to YouTube and online coaching  26:31 - #AbolishThePressOut: Zack’s position stand  34:56

Another episode of the Women's Podcast has gone live for your viewing pleasure.   Ya'll ever heard of a sexy exercise? Let Jimmy school you on which exercises are and are not sexyyyyyyy. Got a favorite one that comes to mind? Post it below and we'll have @anastasiarobin_gp rate your selection. Topics discussed: 2:26 - Jess’ Report Card  5:37 - What are the goods and bads that come with being a woman in the fitness industry?  19:58 - TikTok, influencer culture, and actually helping people improve their health  29:47 - Question from @ashleydemetrakeas: Dieting as a female, what to be careful of or watch out for?  40:28 - Question from @jessi.leee (questions By Jess, For Jess) How to beat/manage gym insecurities

We get it Paul, trust us, we get it man. After a few weeks away from the Four Horsemen of fat loss and hypertrophy, your ears should be plenty resensitized for this episode.  Remember that questions from the mentoring lab get answered first.  Pre-register now for our next, June 10th, enrollment.  Do your cells burn out? Does your pancreas get tired? Do low RIR sets give you a mean pump? Does a vegetarian diet have a place in bodybuilding? Life's questions answered with comedic relief sprinkled in. We do it because we love you.Topics discussed include: 2:44 - Question from @jsp_training: When do I know that I need to apply a resensitization phase to my training? Is it even necessary? 25:06 - Question from @akallabat: Do pump sets have a place in RIR training at the end of training certain muscle groups? 35:43 - Another (greedy Juan) question from @jsp_training:  When programming high intensity modalities such as drop sets / rest pauses / supersets, what is the thought process when they

Here's a prediction: This episode is one of the greats. It's going to circulate. People will start talking. There will be murmurs in the community. The IWF will get wind of its existence. "There are two handsome podcasters talking about what? Abolishing the press out? They've started a hashtag? We need to see this." A few months go by, the Max Out or Black Out Classic has become a worldwide sensation, Seb and @the_squatfather get a call from the IOC with a job offer to run the IWF, they accept, and the rest is history.   After the recording stopped, Ryan and Seb had a back and forth compliment battle the likes of which we've never seen. For that reason, we won't bore you with our praises of everything that Seb does for the Weightlifting community. Seb, you're a real one and an OG of the game. Thank you for all that you do ❤️ Topics discussed: 1:45 - Seb’s Highlights from the Asian, European, and Pan-American Championships  3:36 - A look at Seb’s Resume: Crowning Achievements, stories you couldn’t

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Gifted Performance Podcast: Equipped Powerlifting 101 with Ian Bell [@iandeadlifts] This week we had an OG of the equipped lifting game, IPF Open World Record Holder, sole proprietor of the House of Beef, and not one...not two...not three...not even four....but FIVE time IPF Junior World Champ, Ian Bell on the GPP to chop it up.  Topics discussed include:  Ian's latest meet and taking down records  Tanya Harding and state powerlifting records  Ian's "Off and On" mentality around training and competing  The strongest state in the continental United States  What does "lifting equipped" really mean and some uses for equipment in raw powerlifting  A can't miss F*ck, Marry, Kill of OU Quarterbacks  Thanks a million for coming on and chatting with us Ian. It was a true pleasure. Everyone make sure you give Ian a follow as he ramps up for his next meet and go pick up some House of Beef apparel so you can let everyone know what's for dinner...it's you..

We don't know if this question should make you laugh or cry. Actually, it might be ok to do both. What do you think is the one supplement you've wasted the most money on? Let's hear it in the comments.  Another heater of an episode in the books. We are sooooo close to crossing that 400 subscriber mark on YouTube so make sure you've shown us some love over there by hitting that subscribe button. You can bet your firm, well developed, and shaved (if you're Dom) butts that we'll be doing a giveaway when we hit 500 so do your part to take us to the mooooooon

On this week's episode of the #GPP we had the privilege of chatting with the brain trust behind Data Driven Strength, Josh [@josh.datadrivenstrength] and Zac [@zac.datadrivenstrength].  Whether you're a bodybuilder, powerlifter, weightlifter, or really whatever barbell sport gang affiliation you represent, this is not one to be missed.    The entire Gifted Team would like to offer a huge thank you to Josh and Zac for coming on. It was an episode that we won't soon forget and look forward to doing it again soon. If you do happen to be roommates with Patrick Star, come out from under that rock and check these guys out because they're moving the needle in strength training education on the gram like no others. Enjoy!  2:24 - An Introduction to the men behind Data Driven Strength  7:02 - MemeWars 2021: DDS vs Subpar  14:34 - What is the “Special Sauce” behind Data Driven Strength  20:53 - The next big question in strength and conditioning research  28:26 - Low RPE

Saying that this one is overdue would be an understatement.   How did we start things off? The number one struggle for both male and female dieters around the world, weight maintenance. We are lucky enough to have @jessi.leee to discuss these kinds of topics from a scientific and coaching perspective while @anastasiarobin_gp who has years of bodybuilding, CrossFit, and Olympic Weightlifting experience to lend her personal anecdote.   We had a lot of fun putting this together for you all. As this branch of the GPP grows, we will be doing a good bit of Q&A style episodes. Any and all questions can be sent to the likes of Jess, Jimmy, Squatdad, or directly to the Gifted Performance Team on Instagram or in our private Facebook Group. If you are a Gifted Athlete and you're not in the Facebook group, is you sleeping?!? Topics discussed include: 1:49 - A Wild J.Leee and Jimmy have appeared 7:29 - Why is weight maintenance such a challenging goal? 23:48 - Who should be pursuing weight maintenance a

New episode of the GPP with USAPL and IPF legend in the flesh, Arian Khamesi @coachariank Any friend of @miketaylordpt is a friend of Gifted and when you've got as much insight into meet day coaching as Arian has, a deep dive into PL coaching is a no brainer. Topics discussed include: An introduction and Arian's history in the sport Meet Day Procedure: Do's and Don'ts The benefits of having an experienced coach or meet day handler Coaching at big meets like IPF Worlds A lengthy discussion about the good and bad of coaching groups or teams A huge thank you to Arian for coming on, chopping it up, and having a good laugh with the boys. Arian is someone who pumps out high quality helpful content for all the PLBoiz so make sure you’re following him.

It's April 1st and there's no better way to spend your Thursday than to come listen to these fools answer your questions. The affectionately named, Gifted Performance Comedy Troupe never disappoints.   How about that? Five questions answered in one episode and more so than ever before, Paul was on his game. You really don't want to miss our discussion on programming for weak muscle groups. This is a topic we felt not a lot of other podcasts or coaches have addressed in detail. Enjoy!  Topics discussed included: 3:08 - Question from @sarahpetals : How to go about programming around/for a weak muscle group? 22:33 - Question from @akallabat: Before cardio on off days, could you use an RIR of 4-5 for one set on a lagging body part? 37:37 - Question from @michaelpjames_: What are the benefits to taking a slower or a faster approach to weight gain post show or aggressive dieting period? 49:33 - Question from @meg.cic: I’ve seen some coaches preach about tracking BGL. Thoughts? 54:15 - Question fr

Today's episode of the GPP features a young buck but an old friend of the Gifted Performance family, Joe Wachs [@joewachs] Joe has been a client of Cam's for coming up on an...eternity? Over the last few years, Joe and Cam have attempted to diet down for a number of shows but for one reason or another, things fell through. We brought Joe on the podcast to talk about how this year is going to be different. Now at the head of a budding apparel brand @wachswear and ramping up his own coaching business @wachsathletics, Joe is ready to see this one through and turn heads. Another episode in the books and it was a fun one. We want to thank Joe for coming on and chopping it up with us. We'll continue to update everyone on how the diet is coming along and possibly do another one of these episodes as the show dates get closer. See ya then!

Serious question: Is it "cable flys" or "cable flies" and why does @paulie_rocket hate them so much? Lack of tension at the top? Hard to progress load over time? Maybe he just hates the dweebs that take up both sides of the cable tower at once. Spoiler alert: It's the last one so don't let him catch you cable tower hogging.   As always, you can message your questions to the Gifted coaches directly on IG or in the comments on youtube. Make sure you mark this down on your calendar, every Wednesday at 1:30PM EST both @teamkuza and @the_squatfather will be answering your questions live on the Gifted Performance story on Instagram @giftedperformance.  Topics discussed include: 4:07 - Question from @mike_nassif: Biggest factor you see holding people back from reaching their true potential?  17:49 - Question from @mcgrizzle3k: What are some red flags that make you not want to work with clients?  32:42 - Question from @akallabat: Are flys useful or do they require too much recovery with also