The Leangains Podcast

The publication Early accentuated muscle hypertrophy is strongly associated with myonuclear accretion has claimed the world record in muscle growth. Participants in the study saw a 20% increase in muscle volume after 5 weeks; the highest number ever recorded in the scientific literature according to Tommy Lundberg, lead researcher of said study. Martin called him up for a chat.   Early accentuated muscle hypertrophy is strongly associated with myonuclear accretion   Follow @leangainspodcast and @martinberkhan on Instagram. Visit leangains.com and patreon.com/leangains for exclusive content.

Gather round as Berkhan unveils the astounding conclusion to the Seal Row Competition Saga, before we field listener questions about technical improvement versus muscular adaptation in the development of strength, when you can expect a hard copy of The Leangains Method, why the overhead press is all about that core, and whether or not the natural lifting formula has stood the test of time. (And if you’ve ever wanted to know how and why to measure your wingspan – this is the ep for you.)   We’re not marketers (well, Lach’s reading a book about it but he reads at 4th-grade level) so if you like the podcast, please help us out by liking, subscribing and leaving us a nice review. We’d appreciate it.   Tip of the Week Martin Fightcade   Lach Primer   Links What’s my genetic muscular potential?   Follow @leangainspodcast and @martinberkhan on Instagram. Visit leangains.com and patreon.com/leangains for exclusive content.

The devolution of Joe Rogan, the fighting weight of jockeys, rotisserie chickens on a diet and Martin's reflections on velocity based training. Get a seat belt for your brain and buckle up.   Tip of the Week Martin The Rodchenkov Affair: How I Brought Down Russia’s Secret Doping Empire (Amazon)   Lach Sex Education (Netflix)   Follow @leangainspodcast and @martinberkhan on Instagram. Visit leangains.com and patreon.com/leangains for exclusive content.

Dietary infidelities, safety bar squats exposed, the true caloric content of mystery meat and a glimpse into Martin's shady past... 'Nuff said.   Tip of the Week Martin The Third Day (2020)   Lach Planetary VOL 01: All Over the World and Other Stories    Follow @leangainspodcast and @martinberkhan on Instagram. Visit leangains.com and patreon.com/leangains for exclusive content.

After acknowledging the new chin-up gods on the block, we proudly present the no-BS guide to prolonged fasting. Then we're rounding it off with a dose of CBD oil anecdotes and shit we've seen on a screen.   Tip of the Week Martin Raised by Wolves (2020)   Lach AncestryDNA    Links Chin-Up God (Instagram) Martin's Graph (Twitter)   Follow @leangainspodcast and @martinberkhan on Instagram. Visit leangains.com and patreon.com/leangains for exclusive content.

Put your brain enhancer on and get ready to have it blown straight off your head. We explore the strict bar curl, talk specialization routines, evolution and the implications of asymmetry in this intellectual late night romp.   Tip of the Week Martin Mortal Kombat 11   Lach Rosemary’s Baby https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rosemarys_baby The Omen https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1015517-omen The Exorcist https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/exorcist   Articles BI - There's a formula to winning the Oscars NPR - Grammy Awards Face Credibility Threat   Follow @leangainspodcast and @martinberkhan on Instagram. Visit leangains.com and patreon.com/leangains for exclusive content.

Today we're taking questions and deconstructing keto, the dreaded strength plateau and the stubborn overhead press. We're also discussing the merits of vegetables on the carnivore diet. Sounds like a doozy but Martin does not like to mince words and listener discretion is advice.   Tip of The Week  Martin: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_painted_bird Lach: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/doom_patrol   Follow @leangainspodcast and @martinberkhan on Instagram. Visit leangains.com and patreon.com/leangains for exclusive content.

We discuss the implications of asymmetry, take an inquisitive look at the bench press world record and talk about the golden era of bodybuilding.   Tip of The Week  Martin: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_perfection Lach: hhttps://www.amazon.com/Viking-Fire-Justin-Hill/dp/034912339X   Follow @leangainspodcast and @martinberkhan on Instagram Visit leangains.com and patreon.com/leangains for exclusive content.

We discuss the elusive double body weight chin up and reveal why the obstacle course is the greatest scam of all time.   Tip of The Week  Martin: https://www.youtube.com/c/WrestlingWithGaming/videos Lach: https://www.digitaljuice.com/   Follow @leangainspodcast and @martinberkhan on Instagram Visit leangains.com and patreon.com/leangains for exclusive content.

Tonight we talk about the do's and don't's of fat shaming, how come pre-exhaustion sucks and why good weightlifters are better front squatters than their elite peers. Tip of The Week  Martin: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/la_llorona_2019 Lach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw4gwwS-nFI