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In episode 31 of the Modern Musclehead podcast Physique Coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn share their new workout routines, nutrition plans, goals, plus their thoughts on lean gains and dirty bulking.
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Physique Coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn share their thoughts on common phrases used to describe training intensity and bodybuilding characteristics, such as BEAST and BEAST Mode. What sparked this discusion was a conversation that Bryan started on Facebook, which resonated with many of us bodybuilders. Here’s what he had to say,
“Hope in my lifetime we see the end of this shit.
There is absolutely nothing “hardcore” about training hard or heavy or following a strict diet.
It takes time and commitment and effort, yes, and certainly the ability to delay gratification. But it is not “hardcore” and certainly not fucking “beast mode.”
Going overseas to serve your country in some bombed-out hellhole is hardcore. So is working three jobs to support your family. Or getting up at 3 am to write for 2 hours before your kids get up.
Pushing a fricken Prowler or doing deadlifts? That’s a luxury.
Interestingly, 99% of the people who have this “training is war!” attitude are the most insecure about their bodies and usually look painfully average in real life.
Whereas those who have fun with their training & lifestyle and see it for what it is — an incredible gift — tend to make far better long term progress.
Beast mode? More like wanna-beast.”
about Modern Musclehead Ep 30: BEAST Mode and Going To War In The Gym
Do you compare your physique to others? Do you wish you were as muscular or as ripped as someone else?
If so, don’t worry. You’re not alone. We’re all guilty of it.
There were times when I wish my chest and calves were as big as a fellow bro. Sometimes I would really let it get to me. I’d catch myself wondering why they were able to grow so big and so fast, when I’ve had to fight tooth and nail for every ounce of gains.
Sometimes, I’d become inspired by a fellow Physique Artist’s progress. Their success would fuel my fire and I’d step up my game BIG TIME! But more times than I’d like to admit I would experience feelings of jealousy, frustration, and anger.
This week I came across two posts on social media in regards to the topic of comparing ourselves to others.
They provided me with some food for thought, causing me to pause and reflect on my own transformation journey… Where I’ve been, where I am, and where I am heading.
I began to ponder my own unique greatness and the unique mark I want to make on this world. My legacy.
The first post I came across was from my buddy Tom Venuto. He shared an image, which was an excerpt from the goal setting chapter of his book, Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle…
Those words jumped off the page at me. The message resonated deep within me.
It had me thinking about how I’ve looked at my co-host of the Modern Musclehead Podcast, Bryan Krahn who’s got 40-50 pounds on me and I may have wished that my calves and rear delts were as big as his.
But after training with him, I was shocked to hear that he wished his shoulders and arms were bigger.
Even the big 280 pound BEASTS out there are comparing themselves to each other, wishing they were bigger.
What I’ve realized now more than ever, is that about Why You Shouldn’t Compare Yourself To Others and How To Avoid It
Do you struggle with activating your pecs and have a weak mind-muscle connection with them during your chest workout? Do you feel your triceps and shoulders doing most of the work while you bench press?
If so, you’re not alone. I too have struggled with these issues and it’s the reason why my chest became a lagging body part while my shoulders and arms grew like weeds.
As a result, I became a man on a mission to discover simple tips and tricks to build a bigger chest.
Here are the top chest exercise modifications and warm-up techniques that can make a world of a difference in your pec development;
Stand approximately two feet away from a fixed object such as a power rack, poll, or door frame.
With your arm stretched out parallel to the floor and palm facing down, make a fist and press your thumb against the fixed object.
Shift your body so that your arm crosses your body. Now apply a gentle force against the fixed object and feel your pecs contract.
Here’s a video demonstration to give you a clear picture of the movement;
about Build a Bigger Chest with Maximum Pec Activation and Mind-Muscle Connection
In Episode 29 of the Modern Musclehead Podcast Physique Coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn share their thoughts on minimalist training, aka minimal dose training. They also reveal insights into the topic of stimulate don’t annihilate a muscle.
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about Modern Musclehead Ep 29: Thoughts on Minimalist Training and Raising The Bar
Training volume and frequency are two variables that can have the biggest impact on your aesthetic muscle gains. The current body of evidence suggests the optimal frequency for training each muscle group is anywhere from once every five days up to three times per week. According to those numbers you could design a variety of training splits to hit this “optimal” range. For example;
Recent research also shows a benefit for training each muscle five to six days per week.
Kinda makes all those debates about the “BEST” training split or Full Body Workouts vs Body Part Splits seem silly, doesn’t it? After all, there’s evidence to back up the effectiveness of each one. They all freak’n work!
So, while others are wasting their time debating and arguing the reasons why their split is the best… about How To Adjust Training Volume and Frequency To Unleash Your Anabolic Potential
