Brains And Gains With Dr. David Maconi

Doug Brignole is a former competitive bodybuilder, expert in biomechanics, author and public speaker. He has won numerous bodybuilding titles, including 1982 Mr. America and 1986 Mr. Universe. Today we dive into the following topics:  0:00- Intro 0:20- Operation smile 0:40- Hearing about Doug 1:30- Doug’s background 3:10- Defining inefficiency 7:40- Doug’s lifting background 9:20- Factoring in individual’s biomechanics 14:40- Lombard’s paradox and reciprocal innervation 17:45- Back to efficiency 22:20- Comparison to how many bodybuilders have grown with more traditional methods 25:20- Potential arguments against Doug’s methods 29:10- Knee issues with sissy squats 31:30- Using other exercises when there are issues  33:30- The Brig-20 35:50- 16 Factors 37:40- Where to find demonstrations and advice 38:30- Calves 42:30- Seated vs lying leg curl and comparison to overhead extension 49:50- Studies showing different growth in different areas of the muscle 53:45- Proximity to failure regardless of rep ra