#23 Luke Leaman & Ben Machar - The Unknown Strength Podcast

The Unknown Strength Podcast

Happy 2019 everyone!! To bring in the new year, Brenton and Mac welcome back the founder of Muscle Nerds Inc., Luke Leaman (see episodes #2 & #3) and the founder of Mach Performance/Aussie Powerlifting superstar Ben Machar (see episode #13). In an very NSFW episode, the boys crack open a bottle of blended Scotch Whiskey and let the conversation flow. The range of topics covered in this broad conversation include: * Autoregulation and recovery in training * Trauma and emotional considerations in coaching general population * Incorporating "Least Mode" in your training * The biochemistry of fat-loss * The nuances of coaching for general population * Nervous, emotional, muscular, cellular recovery * "The Lactate Scout" * Metabolic flexibility * Poop health IG @isaacdavidson_ * Fight/Flight/Freeze/Facade * Modern medicine in strength/health training * Ben Machar's approach to coaching general population * Minimum recoverable volume * Lifting technique as a priority * Ben's theory of autoregulation * Sympathetic/Parasympathetic drive * The 'Coach's eye" * The state of the Personal Training Industry.... * The Muscle Nerds Education Program * Paying homage to your source of information * Paying respect and homage to Charles Poliquin (RIP) * The future for "Strength Sensei" * Luke Leaman NOW DOES BJJ ! (Brenton kicked his ass for like 30mins) * Luke's experience with BJJ, white belt philosophies * Ben Machar's powerlifting journey * Online coaching and the "personal" element of coaching * Working with stressed out/overwhelmed clients * Being transparent on social media about wins and losses * BJJ philosophy .... and much, much more! Special thanks to our sponsors: www.mmafightstore.com.au www.gripedo.com www.jiu-go.com @killedbytechnology We sincerely hope you enjoy the episode, Cheers. Brenton & Mac