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#28 - Hot or Cold or Just Bullshit?

#28 - Hot or Cold or Just Bullshit?

When we were kids, we played the hot, cold or in between game. Today we’re playing the grown-up version with a hot study about cold water immersion. Is it the holy grail of recovery and athleticism, the elusive secret to power without bulk? Or is it…

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#27 - Too Fat For A...

#27 - Too Fat For A...

An inappropriate episode. You have been warned.

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#26, Part II: The Muscle Full Hypothesis is Dead

#26, Part II: The Muscle Full Hypothesis is Dead

In the second part, it’s serious business and high-level science when Martin breaks down the ’Muscle Full- hypothesis. And then the cold-hearted bastard equips a new study and chops the poor theorem 's head off. 

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#26, Part I: Bang, You're Dead

#26, Part I: Bang, You're Dead

This week’s episode is special and comes in two parts. Why? Because we had two studies to talk about and Lach’s date night to work into the mix as well. Given the explosive content, that’s a good thing.

In the first part, we expose some outright crookery making the rounds on YouTube. Under the guise of science, a viral video is baiting and fooling creators and viewers alike. But we ...

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#25 - Rep Burn Reloaded

#25 - Rep Burn Reloaded

In today’s episode, we laugh at an outrageous study and answer questions like ‘how much does a calorie burn?’, ’why does scientists lie?’ and 'what is Lach filming in his garage?'...Wait a second, OK, so scratch the last one but there’s at least two answers in here that you'll want to hear. And that ain't cat piss.

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#24 - Got Ghrelin?

#24 - Got Ghrelin?

A new study on ghrelin sparks talks on fasting, rituals, spiderman singlets, anorexia, politics and the illusion of change.  And as crazy as it sounds, it kind of works. 

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#23 - Hunnid Bands

#23 - Hunnid Bands

When rappers say hunnid bands, they’re referencing hundred dollar bills. When Lach says hunnid bands, he’s referencing the load resulting from multiple elastic bands attached to a barbell with or without plates. Does he suffer from fuckarounditis? Let’s investigate. This is an episode about the science of bands and everything else you would want to know about them.

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#22 - Science vs Squats

#22 - Science vs Squats

According to science, hack squats are better for power and muscle, and according to one of our hosts, resistance training with bands can substitute for plates. Needless to say, lively debate ensues. A challenge is issued. Bonus: The Greatest Tip of the Week Ever, end of the show (Lach).

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#21 - Hacking Leg Day With Hypnosis

#21 - Hacking Leg Day With Hypnosis

Our hosts talk about Hollywood, chess and a recent study on pain and weight training performance. Somewhere along the way, Lach reveals the greatest leg day hack of all time, and that statement is not an exaggeration.

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#20 - The 3-Day Fast

#20 - The 3-Day Fast

The Leangains Podcast is back for a second season. In the first episode, we meet Lachlan, Martin’s new co-host, and talk about 3-day fasts. 

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August 26th - Deadlift

August 26th - Deadlift

Read more on my training log.

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Aug 19, Deadlift

Aug 19, Deadlift

Read my training log for more.

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#19 - Cruel Summer

#19 - Cruel Summer

Type: Captured recording, humans conversing. 

Topics: Evidence of a Ceiling Effect for Training Volume in Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength, "Evidence Based Training" (not to be confused with evidence).

Summary: Implies mankind did not take sufficient action to prevent global outbreak of Fuckarounditis, lasting 2019 to Year One of High AI., effectively allowing The Takeover.

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#18 - LGP - Serotonin

#18 - LGP - Serotonin

I don't have anything witty to write today. Guess my serotonin must be low.

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# 3 - EDS - A Problem of Untold Proportions

# 3 - EDS - A Problem of Untold Proportions

This is why I never cared much for weight training science.

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#17 - LGP - The Take-A-Test-Diet

#17 - LGP - The Take-A-Test-Diet

Martin has forced Teddy through various tests. Why? To create the ultimate Leangainer. A man who feels no pain, knows no fuckarounditis and fears no squat, deadlift or other maker of greatness. But he won't tell you that so they talk about DNA diets and some other bullshit. 

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#2 - Broscience Exposed

#2 - Broscience Exposed

The journey begins. Follow me. 

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#16 - Overtraining, Calorie Burn and Assorted Pearls of Wisdom

The truth about calorie burn will turn that soft cushion into steel forged abs. And the after talk will put two inches where it matters the most. No, not that part. Your biceps, dammit.

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#1 - The Journal of Evidence Debased Fitness

#1 - The Journal of Evidence Debased Fitness

The most prestigious journal. In Hell.

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#15 - Tales of Pocket Scales

Come, friend, sit. Listen to my tale, about a man with a pocket scale. 

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#14 - Just Two Bros Talking Shit

With a title like that, how can you go wrong? There's a million and one ways, but your hosts know Bullshit Ave and Woo-Woo Road like the back of their hands. Come, let them lead the way. Through darkness, into the light...to Leanness Everlasting where supplements work and abs are forever.

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#13 - Team No Calves

#13 - Team No Calves

Sorry, gang. I ate so much cheesecake yesterday that it melted my brain and now I can't recall what it was that we talked about. It did involve calves though. 

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#12 - Live on Discord

#12 - Live on Discord

Our hosts answered questions live on LG Discord. Is muscle memory an old wives' tale and how much muscle can you really gain in any given day? That and more will be revealed in this week's episode of The Leangains Podcast.

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#11 - The Truth About 2-Week Cycles

#11 - The Truth About 2-Week Cycles

After Teddy comments on the controversial debate discussed in the previous episode, Martin reveals the shocking truth about 2-week cycles. Lastly, a mysterious deadlift condition is discussed. 

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#10 - Taubes Vs Guyenet

#10 - Taubes Vs Guyenet

“What Causes Obesity?” Such a heated question. In response to the debate between Gary Taubes and Stephen Guyenet, our hosts give their perspectives. 

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#9 - Appreciate The Grind

#9 - Appreciate The Grind

What does Flat Earthers, worst dieting experiences and appreciating the grind have in common? They're all discussed in the ninth epic episode of The Leangains Podcast which is sponsored by the energy drink Teddy had before the show.  

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#8 - Chill Mode

#8 - Chill Mode

Martin and Marco talk about Canadian weed and Marco’s fat loss journey. Lastly, The Truth about the Schoenfeld study is revealed.

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#7 - Tom Cruise

#7 - Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise makes an appearance and our hosts talk about protein, goal setting and nuance.

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#6 - Cybergains

#6 - Cybergains

Martin talks with cybersecurity expert Marco Novi, the new moderator on Leangains Discourse. Marco is also the co-host for the second weekly Leangains podcast which will be focused on science and delve into recent studies and events within the fitness community. 

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#5 - What's Your Breaking Point?

#5 - What's Your Breaking Point?

How much fat can you put on in one day and what the hell is the Berkhan-bulk? Hit play. Open brain plugs. It’s time.

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