Episode 147: Eric Helms on Muscle Size vs Str...

In this special preview of the Barbell Medicine Plus Direct Line, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki move past the fitness basics to tackle high-level technical nuances. We dive into the persistent myth of "muscle imbalances" and why your asymmetry might actually be a fu ...  Show more

Most doctors, trainers, and "safety-first" influencers warn that holding your breath while lifting is a dangerous habit that could lead to a stroke or heart failure. By looking back at the 300-year history of the Valsalva maneuver—from a 1704 ear treatment to the "boogeyman" bloo ...  Show more

Eric Leija talks about whether or not to work out twice in a day Episode 1565: Should You Work Out Twice A Day by Eric Leija on Proper Workout Recovery Time & Maximizing Health Benefits Eric Leija is an Onnit Academy Senior Kettlebell Coach. He coaches in Austin, Texas at the Onn ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2444: The response to Manny's question about High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Bootcamp-style workouts in the Opt ...  Show more

In the fitness world, a complex is several exercises strung together to move your entire body in one non-stop routine. As you'll find out, when combined with a barbell, this type of training not only benefits your overall muscle mass but pushes the limits of your endurance, co ...

Dr. Brad Schoenfeld is a professor at Lehman College in the Bronx, in New York City. His research primarily focuses on muscle adaptations to strength training, muscle hypertrophy. Publishing over 300 studies in the field of exercise and sports nutrition as a scientist, Brad be ...