Elite Strength Podcast

Dr Jordan Shallow AKA The Muscle Doc is a performance coach, athlete and strength influencer with over 120k followers on Instagram.  I asked Jordan about programs for elite athletes and amateurs alike - in particular I was curious about having a focus on the long and short position of certain muscle groups and whether this has any benefit for hypertrophy. You can find Jordan on on Instagram here: the_muscle_doc Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube 

AJ Morris is a natural bodybuilder and prep coach with a breadth of experience training top-class natural athletes.  In this conversation, we delve into the world of natural bodybuilding and the temptations for enhancement through the use of PEDs. You can find AJ on Instagram here: @ajmorris_ Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube

Luke Miller is a bodybuilding prep coach and owner of No Switch Fitness. He hosts his own podcast, No Switch Fitness podcast and the J3 University podcast.  In this conversation, we chat about how to optimise the design of your stack and training for bigger and better results.  You can find Luke on Instagram, @noswitchfitness and Youtube here → https://youtube.com/channel/UC5b--fqbjL36tCGMlwgN4lg Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Luke Leaman is the co-founder of Muscle Nerds, an organisation focussed on coaching and educating athletes on how to make the most our of their training and nutrition.  In this conversation, we chat about stress and in particular, how oxidative stress works in the body. We also cover off balancing your weight training with other physical pursuits like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  You can find Luke on Instagram, @lukeleaman Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Pat Morrison is a Physiotherapy student and powerlifting coach at Strength Lab.  In today's episode, we cover off how to get skin in the game when it comes to coaching powerlifters.  You can find Pat on Instagram, @manletmorrison Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Kuba Cielen is a bodybuilder and coach with a vast knowledge on success in life, business and bodybuilding. In today's episode, we chat about the trials and lessons that taught Kuba what he needed to learn to build success in his business and in his bodybuilding career.  You can find Kuba on Instagram, @kuba_cielen or on his website mkcoaching.co Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

James Mac is a coach at Pre-Script, an online coach and the host of Talking Strength podcast. Fantastic to talk with James about all sorts of training from recovering from an injury to range of motion and building back strength You can follow James on Instragram @coachjamesmac Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Joe Jeffrey from Physique Collective is a  highly-skilled coach, mentor and all-round scientific genius.  In this conversation, we chat about performance-enhancing fat burning drugs including Clenbuterol, DNP and others. This is for educational purposes only and you should never take pharmaceutical substances without first speaking with a doctor or physician. You can follow Joe on Instragram @Joe_PhysiqueCollective Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Chris Black is an educator, bodybuilder and physique coach. His online coaching has helped bodybuilders complete their competition prep and many others get fit and healthy. In this episode we go deep on prepping for a competition and I pick Chris' brain on exactly how you can put yourself in the best position to succeed, regardless of your goals.  You can find Chris on Instagram @chrisblack_coach. Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Austin Stout is a coach for bodybuilding competitors, strength athletes and has a passion for physique enhancement and health. On this episode, we focus a large chunk of our conversation on polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis.  You can reach out to Austin on Instagram @austinst8. Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram.   Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Dr Gabrielle Fundaro is a gut health guru, lifestyle coach as well as a science educator and writer. Her book, The Science Of Gut Health  is out now and available at https://renaissanceperiodization.com/science-of-gut-health. Her coaching and mentorship services are available through her Instagram @vitaminphdk In our conversation, we talk about bloating, optimising your gut microbiome and aligning holistically to your health goals. Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Aaron Chacon is a bodybuilder turned researcher who specialises in pharmacology and nutrition science. We delve into blood glucose, lipid profiles, blood pressure and what to test for when ordering a blood test.  You can find Aaron on Instagram @phdmuscle Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Nic Weir is biomed student and coach of elite bodybuilding and powerlifting clients. In this episode we dive into genetics, epigenetics and how what you do now, can influence your offspring and more. Plus performance enhancing drugs for bodybuilding. You can find Nic on Instagram @coachnicholasweir Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Paul Standell is a coach and physiology educator that gets amazing results from his clients. In this convo, we do a deep dive into physics touching on biomechanics and range of motion.  Check out Paul's podcast, The Muscle Mentors which is available everywhere and follow him on Instagram: @paul_themusclementors Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Dalton Franke is a personal trainer, coach and budding dietician. He was also my first ever coach and helped me on my path in many ways.  In our chat, Dalton took me through his journey from joining the army to training hard to learning (almost) everything there is to know about nutrition and diets.  You can follow Joe on Instragram daltonfranke_coaching Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Joe Jeffery from Physique Collective is a very knowledgeable coach - particularly when it comes to female bodybuilding. In this conversation, we chat about performance-enhancing drugs and, in particular, how females are able to safely use them to enhance themselves.  You can follow Joe on Instragram @Joe_PhysiqueCollective Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Dr Scott Stevenson is a world renown bodybuilding physiologist, coach and author of 'Fortitude Training' and 'Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach'.  We chatted about optimising your lifting for hypertrophy, the thorns to avoid in the strength training industry and of course his new updated book, Fortitude Training.  Check out Dr Stevenson's Body Science Podcast here. You can find more info at Dr Stevenson's Instagram: @fortitude_training. Links to his book, and other recent podcasts can be found there. Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

Dean McKillop is a strength and prep coach for high-level athletes as well as a bodybuilding competitor.  In this conversation we delve into all things bodybuilding prep - starting, growing efficiently, finishing a comp and what to do afterwards.  You can get in touch with Dean on Instagram @adeanmckillop or request coaching at flexsuccess.com.au Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube.

I really enjoyed going a little deeper in this conversation with Tom Clark. As a coach, performance nerd and budding medical doctor, his scientific knowledge helps him bring the best out of his clients at Flex Success.  You can book in with Tom by requesting him at FlexSuccess.com.au and find him on Instagram @tom.clark.fitness and @flex_success. Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube. Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram.

I'm really thankful to my mentor, Austin Stout coming on the podcast this week. He's a coach for bodybuilding competitors and strength athletes alike and is a competitor himself.  Great timing for the recently cancelled IFBB shows, we talked about everything from getting on stage, how to diet coming off a show and how to best set yourself up to succeed at the next show.  You can get in touch and follow Austin on Facebook, or Instagram @austinst8 Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram.

In powerlifting circles, Anthony Krznar is known as the Australian Yeti because of his gigantic beard and strikingly powerful appearance. But by listening to him you'll learn he's an amazing powerlifting coach, an astute entrepreneur, and an intelligent mentor.  His gym and coaching business, Apex Strength is an elite institution for amateur and professional powerlifters alike. The Apex Strengthcast is his podcast available everywhere you find them.  Video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram @the_australian_yeti and @apex_powerlifting. Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram.

Max Gedge launched his state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility just 3 weeks before the pandemic forced gyms to close down. Despite this, he's built a successful business around delivering exceptional results for his clients. The Performance Hub Podcast can be found wherever you get your podcasts. And you can check out the The Performance Hub gym facilities and services online at theperformancehub.com.au or performancehub_melbourne on Instagram. Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram.

I really enjoyed this conversation with my old powerlifting coach and good friend, Ben Mach. Ben is a terrific powerlifting and strength trainer who coaches all sorts of people from high-performance powerlifters to everyday people who just want to get fit.   We chat about all things strength and keeping busy during the pandemic.   Ben Mach is available for online and face to face coaching. Instagram @benmach.   Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram.

Welcome back to another episode of the Elite Strength Podcast. This week, my guest was Ben Scott from STC Fit - entrepreneur, mentor and online coach. Outside of his coaching and training business, Ben has a very informative podcast called STCfit Learning Podcast where he delves into building a wildly-successful personal training business in person and online. In our conversation, we cover the different options for a fitness coaching business, how to get your clients to adhere to your program, and the recent necessity of making your business location-independent.  Ben Scott can be found:Instagram: @benscottstc and @STCfit_learning For strength training: https://stcfit.com/ For courses and learning: https://stcfitlearning.com/   Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram.

On this episode of the Elite Strength Podcast, I chat with bodybuilder, coach,  entrepreneur, and psychology student Ben Mayfield-Smith from Matter Athletica. Ben Mayfield-Smith: Instagram: @ben_mayfieldsmith_ and @matterathletica matterathletica.com/ Follow @elitestrengthcoach on Instagram.