Elitefts: Iron Subculture

When the discussion turns to training for muscle growth, we have assembled three men that can speak on the subject with authority: Ben Pakulski (top-ranked IFBB Pro bodybuilder), training and nutrition expert John "Mountain Dog" Meadows, and elitefts™ owner Dave Tate. This is one of the best discussions on the topic of building muscle and training in general.

Interview with Todd Hamer Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Robert Morris University There are coaches in our field who have made tremendous sacrifices to help their athletes and their assistants to improve in every aspect of their lives.  Todd Hamer not only understands the importance of developing and mentoring student-athletes from a physical standpoint; but takes pride in facilitating them to make a positive impact in all facets of their maturing process. Todd Hamer is a friend and mentor who is continually combining a global life-long learning process with real world experiences which have made him one of the wisest strength & conditioning coaches in our field.  His track record of weight-room management, long-term development of athletes, and the holistic preparation of assistant coaches is second to none. I have invited Coach Hamer to speak at the Central Ohio Strength & Conditioning Clinic on three separate occasions and have watched him coach at Robert Morris University and at the Elitefts

Interview with Cam Davidson Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Penn State University There aren't many strength & conditioning coaches that get the opportunity to work with national championship teams or athletes. Cam Davidson has been a part of them in three different sports. Davidson, who is an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Nittany Lions' Olympic Sports has worked with men's ice hockey, track and field, the four-time national champion women's volleyball team, and the three time national champion wrestling team among others.  Davidson also trains three time national champion and Olympic hopeful shot-putter, Ryan Whiting. I had the privilege of witnessing Cam's wisdom and his passion for strength and conditioning during his presentations, hands-on coaching, and his own training. He spoke at the Central Ohio Strength and Conditioning Clinic in May of 2012 on Max Effort training for female athletes where he displayed incredible knowledge of the scientific foundations and the pract

Interview with Tom Palumbo, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Flagler College I first met Tom Palumbo in 2006 when he visited The United States Military Academy at West Point. I was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Army and Tom was the Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at The Ohio State University, a position he held until the Spring of 2012. As the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Denison University, I had decided to intern for Tom at Ohio State in the summer of 2007. Tom's passion for getting his athletes better, his diligence and practical application of anecdotal research, his tenacious work ethic, and his unwavering integrity has made him one of the most respected coaches at the collegiate setting. Tom has used his experiences from the University of Georgia, The Pittsburgh Pirates and The Ohio State University to organize and institute Flagler College's first ever strength and conditioning program. In this interview from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning C

I had the opportunity to sit down with three strength & conditioning coaches that I have the utmost respect for.  Not only are these three gentlemen outstanding coaches, but they have been friends and mentors to me. I was introduced to Tim Kontos a bunch of years back through elitefts™ columnist Todd Hamer.  Tim is one of the most respected strength coaches in the industry and his work ethic, practical knowledge, and unwavering integrity are unparalleled. I have known Chad Scott since the Spring of 2010 when they came to Denison University for a USA Weightlifting Certification and met Jon-Michael Davis a few months after.  In the summer of 2011, I brought my interns on a professional development trip to Elitefts and to Eastern Kentucky University.  At the time, Chad Scott was still an assistant at EKU and he, Coach Davis, myself, and all of my interns spent the day talking shop.  It was an invaluable learning experience for my guys as we talked about real-life coaching issues with brutal honesty.  We also

Nutrition expert and elitefts.com columnist Fred Duncan discusses some of the pros and cons of popular dieting trends, such as fasting/intermittent fasting, IIFYM (if it fits your macros) and carb cycling protocols. He also explains his interesting theories of nutrition blocks (with specific goals, similar to training block periodization) and the importance of nutrient timing. Fred advocates differing approaches based on both the individual psychology, goals and starting points of his clients.

We talk to three of powerlifting's top analysts about whaich lifts from last year were the most impressive.

The sixth episode of the Iron Subculture Podcast kicks off with a mix of power, pro wrestling, bodybuilding and attitude. The show presents a mix of information and inspiration that is sure to drive you to the gym with renewed purpose. SHOW NOTES    0:00      Recorded Intro    2:19      UPA Iron Battle on the Mississippi   10:51      Show ID (The Warrior)   11:44      NPC Masters Nationals   30:39      Show ID (AJ Roberts)   31:13      Interview with JL Holdsworth 120:36      Closing

Dave shows up pretty riled up. He feels the need to say some things so we knock out a quick, unplanned and unrehearsed interview. With Dave Tate, it tends to always be uncensored. He answers your questions and hold nothing back. In this episode:    •    The current state of his training    •    Hidden values of kettlebells    •    Bloated PL Dave vs. lean bodybuilder Dave    •    The secret anabolic properties of soy sauce    •    Business strategies    •    All about his recent hunting safari    •    LTT Seminar schedule    •    Damn industry copycats!And so much more!Running time: 1 hour, 17 minutes

In this episode, Steve Colescott talks to Brian Carroll about his evolution as a lifter and future plans. Julia Ladewski talks about the future of women's powerlifting and how she combines career, family and training. Garry Bartlett shares his memories of recently departed MuscleMag International publisher, Robert Kennedy...and more!

This episode of The Iron Subculture Podcast is packed full of industrial-strength, practical info guaranteed to enrich your training, health and life with all the subtlety of a punch-in-the-face! Top powerlifting trainer Josh Bryant shares some of his Metroflex Powerbuilding secrets. In a second feature interview, licensed counselor, pro athlete and diet expert Kori Propst discusses The Psychology of Dieting. Elitefts™ team member Jeremy Frey talks about his powerlifting journey. I call England to speak to WNBF drug-tested Mr. Universe Richard Gozdecki. Dan Dague talks to us about his plans for the XPC and how he hopes it will be a unifying force in powerlifting. Jeremiah Forster tells me how he transitioned from nationally-ranked bodybuilder to competitive eater (as well as some tips if you want to become a binge eating champion). We also hear briefly from Brian Carroll, Clint Darden and Mike Francois.  Elitefts: Iron Subculture Podcast brought to you by Elitefts.com and hosted by The Guerrilla Journalist, S