Episode
#423 - Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition
1:10:13
Published: Mon Jan 17 2022
Description
Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for another Life Hacks episode. It's the new year and everyone is back in the gym so I figured that we'd go through some of our favourite exercise variations and training hacks to add a bit of spice into whatever your new program is. Expect to learn how to make bench press even more focussed on your chest, the ultimate skull crusher variation, Jonny's favourite Rep Scheme for muscle growth, how to get motivated if you're not feeling like training, what research shows as the most effective exercises for glute growth, how to make an even better pull-down machine and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at https://bit.ly/proteinwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Bring your feet up for Bench Press to increase chest focus. Barbell chest-supported rows. Floor lying skull crushers. MYO Reps. Single arm rear foot elevated split squats. Step-ups for Glute development. Commit to some exercises for quality, rather than for load. Single arm pull downs. Landmine Press for shoulders. Reduce weight for one session if you’re struggling with motivation. Use small plates to deload a bar on the floor. Train at the same time every day, and the same day every week. Have 3 sections of a training session, A, B & C. Add calves in in between sets. They take a long time to grow. Watch Dopesick. Watch Midnight Mass. Watch World War 2: Road To Victory. Watch Locke. Access Propane's Free Training - https://propanefitness.com/modernwisdom Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Learn various workout variations including bench press focused on chest, skull crusher variation, rep scheme for muscle growth, exercise for glute growth, pull down machine, and tips for getting motivated to train.
00:00 - 05:31 (05:31)
Summary
Learn various workout variations including bench press focused on chest, skull crusher variation, rep scheme for muscle growth, exercise for glute growth, pull down machine, and tips for getting motivated to train. Contains an advertisement for a shaving product.
Episode#423 - Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this transcript, the speaker discusses the benefits of using bench assistance exercises for people with back problems or those who struggle with proper technique on the bench press.
05:31 - 11:23 (05:51)
Summary
In this transcript, the speaker discusses the benefits of using bench assistance exercises for people with back problems or those who struggle with proper technique on the bench press. These exercises not only help improve technique but also target various muscle groups such as hamstrings, glutes, and traps.
Episode#423 - Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition
PodcastModern Wisdom
Peri-set training is a type of workout where you do multiple repetitions of an exercise in a row with little rest between each set, which is supposedly more effective than traditional sets and reps for muscle growth and strength gains.
11:23 - 16:41 (05:17)
Summary
Peri-set training is a type of workout where you do multiple repetitions of an exercise in a row with little rest between each set, which is supposedly more effective than traditional sets and reps for muscle growth and strength gains.
Episode#423 - Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses one-arm split squats and how to maximize the quality of movements, including pausing at the top and controlling reps, using half the weight.
16:41 - 31:01 (14:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses one-arm split squats and how to maximize the quality of movements, including pausing at the top and controlling reps, using half the weight.
Episode#423 - Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learn the importance of properly unloading barbells to avoid accidents and injuries when weightlifting.
31:01 - 40:39 (09:38)
Summary
Learn the importance of properly unloading barbells to avoid accidents and injuries when weightlifting.
Episode#423 - Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests using music or watching fitness videos on YouTube to get motivated for the gym, and emphasizes the importance of having a minimum goal to accomplish during each workout.
40:40 - 51:22 (10:41)
Summary
The speaker suggests using music or watching fitness videos on YouTube to get motivated for the gym, and emphasizes the importance of having a minimum goal to accomplish during each workout.
Episode#423 - Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the importance of adding calf exercises in between sets during workouts to enhance carves training.
51:23 - 1:00:14 (08:51)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the importance of adding calf exercises in between sets during workouts to enhance carves training. The speaker also shares a comparison of 10 years of calf training by one of the coaches from 3D MJ, Jeff Alberts.
Episode#423 - Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition
PodcastModern Wisdom
Two speakers discuss their favorite moments from the film "Casino Royale" including the intense scene of making a bomb and the action-packed sequences featuring Daniel Craig as the lead.
1:00:15 - 1:08:35 (08:20)
Summary
Two speakers discuss their favorite moments from the film "Casino Royale" including the intense scene of making a bomb and the action-packed sequences featuring Daniel Craig as the lead.
Episode#423 - Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition
PodcastModern Wisdom
The guests discuss Tom Hardy's versatility as an actor, mentioning his roles in films like Charles Bronson, the Cray Twins, and Peaky Blinders.
1:08:36 - 1:10:11 (01:35)
Summary
The guests discuss Tom Hardy's versatility as an actor, mentioning his roles in films like Charles Bronson, the Cray Twins, and Peaky Blinders.