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Today, we'll hear Scott Whitford's extensive background in the freight industry and the significance of the agent model, alongside the challenges faced in building a successful book of business! Scott highlights effective business development strategies, financial literacy, managing unexpected issues, and navigating market competition!   About Scott Whitford Born in VT, raised in upstate Ny. Moved quite a bit before settling for 20 yrs. in Oregon and that is where I was introduced to Logistics by a close friend of mine. Started 2012 and been off and on ever since in logistics. I started with coils, steel, lumber and then moved on after learning the in and outs of Heavy Haul.  I have a wife, two sons, three daughters and two of them live with me full time.    Connect with Scott Email: swhitford@spi3pl.com  Phone: 518 586 2732  

In Episode 30 of the Empower LEP Podcast, host Jana Parker has the pleasure of chatting with Scott Robson, a double-certified coach who's all about helping mindful, wholehearted entrepreneurs develop aligned confidence, self-belief, and sustainable momentum. Scott brings a unique and inspiring perspective on entrepreneurship to our conversation.Scott's journey is truly transformative. He moved from a successful career in publishing to dedicating himself to coaching entrepreneurs. His passion for helping others find their unique voice and build self-trust is evident throughout our discussion. We talk about some very real emotions of entrepreneurship, from tackling self-doubt to creating sustainable business practices that suit your needs as a business owner. Scott shares invaluable insights that will resonate deeply with anyone considering a career shift or looking to strengthen their entrepreneurial endeavors.One of the most actionable elements of our conversation is Scott's innovative Adaptotype Quiz, which is available on his website. This tool is designed to help individuals understand their coping styles in the face of overwhelm and develop strategies for growth. It's an interesting take on entrepreneurship, and you'll learn a lot about your own leadership style when you look at it through the lens of how you deal with discomfort. This conversation is all about harnessing your inner resources, redefining your relationship with risk, and taking bold steps toward your entrepreneurial dreams. Scott's wisdom is not just informative, it's empowering. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your practice, Scott's insights will leave you feeling ready to embrace the exciting possibilities ahead.Don't miss this inspiring conversation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the Empower LEP Podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content for the LEP community.Connect with Scott:Email: sr@scottrobson.netWebsite: scottrobson.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottrobsoncoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott.robson.coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-robson-cpc/Connect with Empower LEP:https://empowerlep.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerlepFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerLEP/and the Empower LEP Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/583676341308649The website for this show is https://empowerleppodcast.com/If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us continue to bring you more inspiring stories for LEPs and supporting professionals.

Lombard Equipment has incredible customer service and their 5-star reviews give you a taste of the service AFTER the sale. Call them today!https://lombardequipment.com/Scott Ayers works for SCRS and the BOT Tool (Blueprint Optimization Tool)! At the SE Collision Conference Danny Gredinberg and Scott Ayers talked about how to "Write Your Strongest Sheet".The BOT Tool is a tool that's been out for about 3 years with about 300 shops using it!You would write your repair plan, export it and then upload it to the BOT Tool . The BOT tool would analyze it and provide you the non-included operations that are found in the motor guide to estimating that you can choose from that you think would apply to the repair plan you are creating.This can help you have consistency with your repair plans and present you with missed opportunities!Bot Tool Video #1: https://youtu.be/31CqWeBVA6UBot Tool Demo: https://youtu.be/JIuKDe5aZmQDanny spoke about using the free DEG tool in episode #70 and you can find his episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-70-write-your-strongest-sheet-with-danny-gredinberg/id1558234037?i=1000610854819The DEG website is here where you can submit an inquiry: www.DEGweb.orgReach out to Scott with the BOT Tool directly: Scott Email: scott@scrs.comWebsite: https://scrs.com/bot/Support the showFor more info on Micki's Marketing Services to help you grow your shop's revenue click here: https://collisioncentermarketing.comEmail Micki directly at micki@mickiwoodsmarketing.com Join the Body Bangin' Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/989546031854134

Work is Play. That's how Scott feels about running his business. And with the advent of Artificial Intelligence, he found a new toy to play with. Incorporating SmartScout's Amazon Data with the power of AI. Join Scott as he shares his excitement about what he has been working on for the last 3 months, and learn how Amazon sellers can use AI technology to grow their businesses. Episode Notes: 00:15 - Scott's Childhood Story 02:00 - The AI Sensation 03:10 - Combining AI with SmartScout's Amazon Data 03:40 - Running SmartScout's AI Listing Architect on Liquid Death 04:45 - Try SmartScout's AI Architect for Free! 05:10 - AI-Generated Blog Post Ranks and Converts“If your writing skills are just mediocre but your hustle and entrepreneurship skills are a little bit higher, there's an opportunity here.” -Scott Email: scott@smartscout.comWebsite: www.smartscout.comRelated Post: Building Amazon Listings With AI

Do you want a life that's unlike anybody else and that's exceptionally amazing? If so, then this episode is for you. In this episode, we speak with Scott Royal Smith, a real estate investor, and asset protection attorney who is also the founder and CEO of Royal Legal Solutions. Scott has had an incredibly diverse career, having graduated from law school and running his auto mechanic shop to pay his way through school. In this conversation, Scott shares his experiences with leadership and how he stumbled into it while running a car repair business. He advises on the importance of being present, understanding what you want in life or business, and committing to yourself. They discuss the value of looking to ancient wisdom and practices for guidance during times of change and how leaders need to be courageously present to stand out. This episode is an inspiring reminder for leaders to take time for themselves to succeed in today's fast-paced world.In this episode:Scott Royal Smith's background and career How to feel fulfilled now and reach your goalsUnlocking the power of leadership with Jesus as a guideMain takeaways:Why people have a lack of fulfillment and how to become a true leaderPeople often rate their fulfillment level at 6/10, even if they are successfulTo increase energy levels and make tasks effortless, focus on how to feel right nowAdopt practices to become the most excellent version of yourself and life will naturally flow to you Leadership is a reflection of living inside the greatest version of yourselfLeaders must have the courage to do something radically different and uncomfortable to stand out as influential leadersQuotes:"If you want a life that's unlike anybody else, and that's exceptionally amazing, you must look to the places that the other people aren't looking at." - Scott Royal Smith"Finding what you are as a true leader is a very organic process." - Scott Royal Smith"Right now is the time to make the change. If you want to be in the top levels of leadership and you want to be one of the true standout people, I highly encourage you to have the courage that it takes to do something radically different, radically uncomfortable and step into your power as a person." - Scott Royal SmithConnect with Scott:Email: scott@royallegalsolutions.com Connect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group:

Today I chatted with Scott Krone, Founder Coda Management GroupScott is a Chicago native whose career in architecture began in 1991 by pursuing his Masters of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. While obtaining his degree, he also worked as a Project Manager for Optima, Inc. During his time at Optima, Krone's responsibilities included notable projects such as the 400-unit Cormandel in Deerfield, IL, the 40-unit HedgeRow in Winnetka, IL, and the 51-unit Optima Center Wilmette in Wilmette, IL. In 2012, Krone founded Coda Management Group – a firm that specialises in managing real estate assets. Since its inception, Coda manages a wide range of real estate including single and multi-family homes, retail, commercial warehouse and self-storage and multi-use flex athletic spaces. Currently, the platform of investments is in excess of $55 million. Episode Spotlights- Impact of design on cost, and space - Effective space management while designing a building structure- Appreciating the predictability of self-storage even during recessions - Self-storage is like the step-child, Cinderella of real estate-  How lending works for a newly constructed self-storage unit- Implementing  tax shelters to increase ROI- Thinking about the ultimate exit strategyBook Recommendations- The road back to youConnect with Scott:Email: info@codamg.com Website: https://www.codamg.com/Grab your freebie - Tips for Multifamily Investing at www.ushacapital.comFound this episode insightful? Show us some love by spreading the word on social media or  rating and reviewing the show here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multifamily-ap360/id1522097213Follow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta | Twitter | InstagramConnect to Rama KrishnaE-mail: info@ushacapital.comWebsite: www.ushacapita

Why in the world would someone wear a nametag 24/7? Scott Ginsberg - that's who. A nametag? Every day? Absolutely! What started as an experiment in approachability in college, has evolved into a lifestyle, a career, and a new world record each day. Now known as 'Nametag' Scott Ginsberg, he is a prolific content creator - books, songs, music, speeches, inventions, and more. He's understood from an early age that developing and expressing all of his creativity was essential to his purpose in life. Many of us find reasons not to pursue our creative ideas, much less express them. Listen to Scott as we discuss the power of being approachable, creative, expressive, and uninhibited by the fears that we all face.   Connect with Bill: bill@brandingpillars.com www.brandingpillars.com www.brandingforresults.com IG - @wcellis Facebook - @CoachBillEllis LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/wcellis Book: Women Who Won   Connect with Scott: Email: scott@hellomynameisscott.com Phone: +1 (314) 374-3397 Website(s): Getprolific.io hellomynameisscott.com Social Media info: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nametagscott/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nametagscott Instagram http://instagram.com/nametagscott Twitter https://twitter.com/nametagscott   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY: Meet Scott The story behind Get Prolific Creating content you are proud of Advice for practical problem solving When Scott moved across the country Why Scott wears a nametag everywhere he goes Finding new ways to be approachable The irony of Steal Scott's Ideas How Prospect Park jump-started Scott's music Pursuing your purpose even in the midst of chaos Live performance: Just happy to be here Scott's answer to - What's the point?

Scott says it has never been so easy before to start a business from home. No matter what to do there are the tools out there to create things on the fly. He encourages people to take a try on entrepreneurship opportunities with a significantly low investment.   About Our Guest Scott Perry is the founder of Sperry Media.  He has 20 years in entertainment marketing.  His projects have included RIck & Morty, My Little Pony, BBC, CBS, Fox, Simpsons, Boondocks, and the X Files. He is the author of Snapchat 101 for adults and Create Your Own Damn Job. Connect with Scott: Email: scott@sperrymedia.com Twitter: @scottperry Instagram: @scottperry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilikescottperry   Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff

Deep Dive happens every week. Normally Fridays at 2pm Pacific but occasionally shifted to Thursday at 2pm. Next week's is on THURSDAY! Chat with me and lot of others on the Adafruit Discord at https://adafru.it/discord. 00:00 Setup and Getting going Particle sensing / air quality 11:35 Topics 13:30 Fixed digitalio issues for upcoming Metro ESP32S2 18:53 Released Beta 1. Please check it out and file issues 21:30 Been working imx flash as a break from ESP32-S2 22:00 Common mistake of not updating submodules after changing branches and then committing the change. 35:20 Check email and code reviews. Working in Public: https://www.amazon.com/Working-Public-Making-Maintenance-Software/dp/0578675862 1:06:39 Onto the forum. 1:57:08 https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/pull/3505 2:10:10 https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/issues/1084#issuecomment-702627327 2:14:29 https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/pull/3501 2:23:08 https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Register/pull/35#discussion_r498447585 2:31:40 Wrap up Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

Dr. Scott Kretchmar is a leading sports philosopher world wide with more than four decades of experience in the field of exercise and sport science. His research interests include the role of games and play in human evolution and theory of mind and the intellectual requirements of sporting activity. He has played a key role in making sport philosophy a legitimate field of scholarship and study and has had a huge impact on the physical education/health profession. In today's episode, Scott and I dive deeply into a discussion that focuses on how physical educators can plant the seeds for all students to flourish in a PE setting and how they can help young people to create personal narratives that include physical activity, sport, and exercise as part of the ongoing stories that they create for themselves. It was a pleasure to speak with Scott. He is an important mentor of mine and I always learn so much from our discussions. Scott's BioProfessor R. Scott Kretchmar is one of the leading sports philosophers in the country.  He has taught philosophy of sport for over three decades and played a key role in making it a legitimate field of scholarship and study.  He is one of the founding members of the Philosophic Society for the Study of Sport and served as its president.  He has also served as the president of the Philosophic Academy of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.  He is a retired professor at Pennsylvania State University in the Exercise and Sports Science department, where he has served as department chair. He was elected as the president of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education and is leading the way to making the subject of sports philosophy an important facet of the study of Kinesiology.Scott has received numerous awards over the course of his career and the impact that he has on the field of physical and health has been felt around the world. Connect with Scott: Email: rsk1@psu.eduSpecial thanks to Bronx band Conversing with Oceans & Alex Bondarev for creating the podcast music.https://www.conversingwithoceans.com/

Scott’s business, DCS Digital, is a design company specialising in design, software development, systems integration and automation. Having run a successful business from home for a number of years, Scott shares his tips for running a business remotely to help those of us navigating the adjustment during the lockdown period. Read Scott’s blog to review his invaluable advice here: https://www.dcsdigital.co.uk/2020/03/16/12-tips-to-stay-sane-when-working-from-home/ Contact details for Scott: Email- scott.bowler@dcsworldwide.net LinkedIn- linkedin.com/in/scott-bowler Tel- 01604434505 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/good2great/message

Matt and Scott discuss the eternal programming question: what do you do when novice linear progression stops working? While they have discussed this topic in great detail in past episodes, programming is not easy to grok for some people. And that's OK! This episode covers the basic theory and practical examples you need to transition out of LP and into the wide world of intermediate programming, with minimal fussing.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!    Discounts Save 50% off your first month of online coaching at Barbell Logic Online Coaching using the code TEAMBLOC Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz. Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength.     Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Matt and Scott discuss how their passion for training has waxed and waned over the years, how they currently feel about training, and the two types of attitude most clients approach the barbell with.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!    Discounts Save 50% off your first month of online coaching at Barbell Logic Online Coaching using the code TEAMBLOC Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz. Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength.     Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Matt and Scott return to the MED toolbox to discuss the importance of PR's in measuring the success of a program. Of course, PR's are inherent in the novice linear progression, during which the athlete hits PR's for 3x5 every workout, or every other workout as an advanced novice.   The PR then becomes a weekly occurrence for the early intermediate, then perhaps biweekly for the mid-intermediate. Texas Method, for instance, calls for a 1x5 PR each week on "intensity day." For athletes more advanced than this, where we begin to enter theoretical programming territory (because, as we have discussed ad nauseam, most people, even athletes, do not advanced beyond this stage), the PR is typically discussed in terms of a 1RM. At some level, this makes sense, as advanced strength athletes are, by definition, competing in strength sports where the 1RM is tested.   An advanced athlete may train in a 6,8, or even 12-week blocks to obtain a 1RM PR. However, this does NOT mean that she does not also hit 3RM, 5RM, or sets-across PR's during the training block. Matt believes this is a crucial and overlooked point when discussing programming, particularly the use of volume. Many of his advanced lifters hit a number of PR's during their training cycles besides the 1RM. The implication is that, when programming, the focus should be on the PR itself, rather than adding sets. In other words, the number of sets shouldn't be the goal, the PR for a given rep range or number of sets should be the goal.   Therefore, coaches should only prescribe as much volume as needed to continue driving PR's for the rep ranges being trained during the cycle. For strength athletes, the 1RM remains the gold standard for measuring success, but it does not diminish the importance of other PR's.   Most importantly, focusing on the PR when programming ensures that we are using quantifiable data to determine whether the athlete is getting stronger, instead of subjective measures such as RPE.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!    Discounts Online Great Books closes enrollment on July 15!. Spots are limited, so visit https://onlinegreatbooks.com/barbell-logic/ and receive 25% off when you enroll today! Save 50% off your first month of online coaching at Barbell Logic Online Coaching using the code TEAMBLOC Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz. Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength.     Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Two years and two days ago, Matt and Scott officially launched the Barbell Logic podcast with Episode #1 - Why Strength? The idea was simply to make a logical case for barbell training and how it should be done, an audio diary of Matt's coaching experience, so to speak. Since then, the show has expanded into all aspects of life -- business, finance, marriage, children, music -- as it became an extension of Matt and Scott's eclectic personalities.   Simply put, it's hard to believe we've made it to 200 episodes. A show only makes it to 200 because of one thing -- you! Sincerely, thank you for listening to the show, for sending in your questions, for letting us know what you want to hear about and why. The barbell community is a close-knit family, and we're thankful you are a part of it.   Thank you also to FLEO Shorts for sponsoring this episode. We'll let Charity and Rachel tell you why you need to get some, but make sure to visit their site to see the newest styles: https://www.fleoshorts.com   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Online Great Books is opening enrollment on July 8th. Spots are limited, so visit https://onlinegreatbooks.com/barbell-logic/ to sign up for the VIP waiting list. When enrollment opens, if you sign up through this link you will save 25% off! Get club coaching from the skilled interns at Barbell Logic Online Coaching -- just $79 for your first month! Use the discount code TEAMCLUB at checkout. Limited to 30 spots so sign up now! Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength     Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Coach Matt and Scott explore the fitness fatigue model on today's show. They have discussed the SRA model at length on the show -- go check out episode #144: Rethinking SRA and Post-Novice Programming -- and one thing is clear: to continue getting stronger, stress has to go up. We've got plenty of templates and models to organize programming in such a way to make this happen for the intermediate lifter, but as the lifter advances there is a practical hurdle to overcome, the management of fatigue.   In 1995 former Soviet Vladimir Zatsiorsky published Science and Practice of Strength Training, in which he outlined the "two-factor" theory now known as the fitness fatigue model. The idea is that fitness improves following a stressful workout -- in SRA terms, a workout sufficiently stressful to disrupt homeostasis -- but it also produces fatigue, which transiently reduces performance. Therefore, it may not appear that a lifter is getting stronger, as fatigue builds up from workout to workout. Yet we know that the strength athlete is getting stronger, because we observe a "peaking" effect when we reduce the stressfulness of the workouts and allow the lifter to realize the fitness (strength) he has accumulated to that point. This is commonly done in preparation for powerlifting meets, and anyone who has peaked for a meet has experienced that even one to two weeks out from the meet, you feel tired and beat up. By the day of the meet, however, you are as strong as you've ever been during that training cycle. At least, that's the goal!   The SRA model fits pretty cleanly into this model during the early novice phase of training. There is a clear stressor workout, recovery from and adaptation to the workout within 48-72 hrs, then another overload event occurs. And so on. As the lifter advances, and the SRA cycle gets stretched out over a longer period of time, things get a little blurry. Over longer cycles of training, fatigue accumulates from workout to workout, and if not carefully managed, can hinder the lifter's ability to complete the workouts toward the end of the cycle, which are necessary to produce the desired strength adaptations. That's why advanced training programs incorporate periodic deload weeks, to give the lifter a break from the fatigue.   At the end of the day, the fitness fatigue model doesn't solve any mysteries, but it is a handy model for thinking about intermediate and advanced programming. The more advanced a lifter becomes, the more he walks a knife's edge of stress, recovery, fatigue, adaptation and fitness.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Get club coaching from the skilled interns at Barbell Logic Online Coaching -- just $79 for your first month! Use the discount code TEAMCLUB at checkout. Limited to 30 spots so sign up now! Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Coaches often note that the bench press is one of the easiest lifts to teach, probably because most people have done a bench press if they've ever set foot in a gym. After teaching the proper arch position, and identifying the correct grip, the execution of the bench press mostly takes care of itself. Yet there is one key to big benches that eludes many lifters -- the all-important leg drive. On today's show Coach Matt and Scott discuss the importance of leg drive and how to maximize it during the movement.   Check out the Barbell Logic YouTube channel to see staff coaches Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson demonstrate proper leg drive in the bench press.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Get club coaching from the skilled interns at Barbell Logic Online Coaching -- just $79 for your first month! Use the discount code TEAMCLUB at checkout. Limited to 30 spots so sign up now! Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

To quote Rip, "it's common to want what we cannot have." And let's be real, we all want abs. Or at least a flatter stomach. Yet many of us approach the barbell as novices with a little (or a lot) extra body fat, leaving us with seemingly conflicting goals: get stronger, or lose weight? It is in fact possible to get stronger and reduce your waistline at the same time, however it takes proper nutrition, intelligent programming, and a realistic mindset about the length of time it takes to make lasting change.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Get club coaching from the skilled interns at Barbell Logic Online Coaching -- just $79 for your first month! Use the discount code TEAMCLUB at checkout. Limited to 30 spots so sign up now! Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com  

For those that have walked the path and become strong, there are times when the weights go from challenging, to soul-searching, to world-endingly heavy, yet, stress must continue to increase in the quest for more strength. That's where the deload comes in -- a strategic, drastic reduction in load and volume to allow fatigue to dissipate and provide a much-needed psychologic break from heavy training. Whether it's following a meet, an advanced training block, or simply a phase of heavy training mixed with a large amount of life stress, deloads are an important part of an intermediate and advanced lifter's programming.   Today Matt and Scott walk through some examples of deloads from their clients as well as their own training, and discuss how their approach to programming a deload week has evolved over the years. They also share their subjective experience of training during a deload week, which may come as some comfort to lifters experiencing their first deload; often a deload feels shockingly heavy despite the reduced loads.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com  

Matt and Scott talk with lifter and coach (and, recently, social media superstars) Miles "Smiles" Taylor and "Uncle" Nic Myers about Miles' incredible journey to the strengthlifting platform. Miles has cerebral palsy, a motor disability affecting his ability to control his body. Consequently, prior to discovering training he was very weak physically, but not mentally. Clearly Miles was determined to make the most of his body, and push himself to achieve more than others thought possible.   Fortune favors the bold, an the old Latin proverb says, and Miles reconnected with an old school friend Nic Myers, who had returned from military service. Uncle Nic, as he is known, offered to coach Miles at Neversate Athletics in Westminster, MD, and soon Miles began lifting with the barbell. Progress was slow, as Miles has to muster intense concentration to get his body to move through complex barbell movements. Miles showed up consistently and worked hard, and eventually the gains came. In October 2018 he competed in his first strength competition at the USSF Fall meet in Westminster, going 9/9 and going viral with a video of his final deadlift attempt. Miles continues to set PR's, achieving a 2x bodyweight, 200lbs deadlift in February 2019. He now trains with strongman implements in addition to the barbell, and hopes to compete in a strongman competition in the future.   You can follow Miles and his jubilant PR videos on Instagram @smiles_taylor, and you can follow his intrepid coach Uncle Nic @uncle.nic. While you're at it check out some of their sweet merch, including t-shirts and hoodies from the Neversate gym, at https://theloyalbrand.com.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Get 3 months of coaching at Barbell Logic Online Coaching for just $500! Use SUMMERGAINZ at checkout. Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com  

Matt and Scott sit down for a chat with Scott's SSOC client and friend Tim Pedersen, a retired Navy pilot whose physical history includes a long list of intense but short-lived endeavors, often ending in injury. Tim discusses his burning to desire to train, how various training methods and sports took their toll over the years, and how he eventually discovered Starting Strength and SSOC. Since training with SSOC he has developed a sustainable approach to fitness and health, and accumulated years of injury-free training (well, mostly, there were several pre-existing injuries to deal with along the way!).   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Get 3 months of coaching at Starting Strength Online Coaching for just $500! Use SUMMERGAINZ at checkout. Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength   Discounts Get 3 months of coaching at Barbell Logic Online Coaching for just $500! Use SUMMERGAINZ at checkout. Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

It's the million dollar question, right? When is strong... strong enough? For those who have been in the game for a while, it's not really a question at all. There is no strong enough, at least not for 99% of us. Life and other priorities get in the way of training enough that most of us never achieve a level of strength which is "strong enough." Those little, sometimes large, life deloads put us back into strength gaining mode as we fight to recover what was lost. Thus, from a practical standpoint, there's no point questioning whether one is strong enough.   But there's a philosophical argument against the notion of being strong enough, too. The acquisition of strength -- that is, training for it -- depends on goals: small goals, like adding 5lbs each workout, to larger and more long-term goals, like setting a new 1RM in each lift. These goals allow us to organize training systematically so that we can achieve them; they make training logical, systematic, and progressive. Without a distinct goal, training often becomes random, erratic, and unfocused. The notion of training to maintain strength, though seemingly logical on the surface, is not a concrete goal. How does one train to maintain, exactly?   We know from the SRA model that a stress must occur to continue driving adaptation. Without stress, there is no adaptation. More importantly, without stress there is regression, a loss of adaptation. So lifting with the intention of maintenance -- essentially lifting to preserve homeostasis -- is a sketchy proposition. On a practical level, if you try to continue squatting, say, 315 for 3x5 once a week, you'll likely notice that after a couple weeks it becomes rather difficult, and ultimately you being missing reps. Add the inevitably fluctuation in stressors from outside life events, and it's clear that maintenance is a flawed idea.   In reality, training typically looks like a wave, with periods of great progress followed by deloads, intentional or not. While it's possible to maintain your strength for a short period of time -- the crest of the wave, to extend the metaphor -- eventually we must either continue to adapt by getting stronger or begin to detrain.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Get 3 months of coaching at Starting Strength Online Coaching for just $500! Use SUMMERGAINZ at checkout. Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength   Discounts Get 3 months of coaching at Barbell Logic Online Coaching for just $500! Use SUMMERGAINZ at checkout. Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Lots of people have excuses. Most of them don’t count, especially when it comes to training. I can’t train because my back hurts, I can’t train because I injured my knee, I can’t train because I have an old sports injury — nope, we’re not buying it here at Barbell Logic. Laura Desey, however, DOES have an excuse, a good one, but it doesn’t stop her from training, competing, and pursuing new physical challenges to keep her body and mind strong.   Laura is a young, beautiful, fit woman, and though you wouldn’t know it looking at her, she also has multiple sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the myelin sheathes of its nervous system, an insulating layer of tissue which keeps nerves firing correctly and, therefore, plays a big role in movement and sensation. This means that Laura has trouble walking, and physical exertion often causes her to lose feeling in her legs.   Nevertheless, she trains consistently, up to five days a week, and has built a fitness base that has allowed her to do physical tasks ranging from a 100km bicycle ride to bodybuilding to powerlifting meets. Recently she competed at her first powerlifting meet at Valhalla Strength in Brisbane, Australia, where she put up a 115kg squat, 60kg bench, and narrowly missed a 160kg deadlift (locked it out but jumped the down command).   Training for the event was difficult, as she had to carefully manage her warm ups and training stress to avoid losing her feeling and control of her legs. Fortunately, she had contacted powerlifting coach Aaron Simm to manage her training. They discovered that the body heat generated from lifting triggered neuropathy in her legs. Simm programmed carefully around this discovery, using warm ups sparingly — just enough to get her nervous system ready to lift heavy weights — and driving intensity when possible on her lower body. Somedays went better than others, so on workouts where the neuropathy was bad, he programmed high volume upper body work, which Laura could usually tolerate even when she couldn’t train her legs.   Laura posted an Instagram video of Coach Aaron carrying her to her final deadlift attempt that went viral.   You can follow Laura and her lifting exploits @lauz_life and you can follow her talented (and insanely strong) coach Aaron @aaron.simm. Aaron owns a premier strength training facility @simmcityperformance, where he coaches Laura and other lifters.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Get 3 months of coaching at Starting Strength Online Coaching for just $500! Use SUMMERGAINZ at checkout. Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Dr. David Puder returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of empathy and connection in workplace and family relationships, and offer some practical tips for improving your empathy and connection with others.   Dr. Puder is a devotee of Starting Strength, training lifters out of his garage and regularly writing prescriptions for strength training. He believes that strength training is a vital part of both physical and mental health, and has explored that link at length in his podcast Psychiatry & Psychotherapy.   You can follow Dr. Puder on Instagram @dr.davidpuderand subscribe to his podcast here.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength Use the discount code LOGIC to save $79 off your first month of coaching at Starting Strength Online Coaching   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Matt and Scott speak with Brett Veinotte of the School Sucks Podcast about David Allen's seminal book about productivity and time management Getting Things Done. Brett is a former educator and test prep coach that now runs the popular, critical School Sucks Podcast examining issues with the public education system, college, and more. Six years ago he began using the GTD method, as it is referred to, to manage what felt like an endless, overwhelming to-do list.   The GTD method is structured in five steps, beginning with a "brain dump," that is, writing down every single thought and idea that is kicking around in your head and storing those in a designated folder. The idea behind the brain dump is to free your mind from the dozens of sprawling ideas that take up space and "bandwidth."   Once these are gathered in a single place, you can begin to decide whether the ideas are actionable or not. Scott actually throws away all the undone items on his to-do list every six months or so and does a fresh brain dump. If he doesn't write down a certain item on the new list (because it wasn't floating around in his mind), it probably wasn't as important as he thought it was. Conversely, things that return to the list probably are more important that he originally estimated.   The full five steps are as follows: Capture -- collect what has your attention. Clarify -- process what it means. Organize -- put it where it belongs. Reflect -- review frequently. Engage -- simply do.    You can follow Brett at the School Sucks Project, where he hosts the School Sucks Podcast as well as creates videos and articles about self-education, unschooling, and more. Follow him on IG @schoolsucksproject and subscribe to his YouTube channel School Sucks Podcast too!     Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength Use the discount code LOGIC to save $79 off your first month of coaching at Starting Strength Online Coaching   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

The novice linear progression is a beautiful thing. It's simple. It's hard, but it's effective. It gets EVERYONE strong. Yet some people struggle with the program early on, hitting plateaus that leave them wondering whether it's cut out for them. Matt and Scott discuss the challenges for this type of trainee, and how their problem is largely mental.   Scott describes this type of trainee as typically highly educated professionals -- engineers, physicians, lawyers -- who spend the majority of their work days using their minds. These trainees often come to strength training with years of calorie restriction under their belts, a suppressed appetite, and a tendency to overthink the details of the program. They are used to doing hard work, pulling long hours at the hospital or the office, but perhaps they've never done anything physically hard. Unlike laborers with physical jobs, they may be disconnected from their bodies and unaccustomed to the discomfort of hard physical training, confusing fatigue with pain and injury.   Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, the auxiliary articles published on the website, and the vigorous discussion amongst the community of lifters and coaches have collectively examined the novice linear progression and the mechanics of the basic barbell lifts in exhaustive detail. Perhaps this culture of intellectual curiosity has had the unintended affect of distracting some people from the basic reality of strength training: you have to do it. You have lift heavy. A working model of the lifts and how to perform them, as well as a basic theory of programming is useful to any lifter, but eventually you just have to hit the weights, consistently.   So don't overthink it! Be like the mule, take up your yoke, and do the work. Trust the process, trust the results of thousands and thousands of lifters before you, and get some experience under your belt before you decide whether the program is for you.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength Use the discount code LOGIC to save $79 off your first month of coaching at Starting Strength Online Coaching   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com  

Starting Strength Coach Jordan Stanton returns to the podcast to talk about his remarkable story of major career changes, entrepreneurship, and hard work to build a successful gym in Portland, OR.   You can visit Jordan's new gym at Next Level Barbell and contact him for more information at info@nextlevelbarbell.com.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength Use the discount code LOGIC to save $79 off your first month of coaching at Starting Strength Online Coaching   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com  

Recovery is one of the two factors in the Stress Recovery Adaptation (SRA) model, and when you boil it down, there are really only two elements of recovery worth worrying about: food and sleep. Sleep is something we all know we need, but often struggle to get enough of. With work demands, family demands, and the gauntlet of digital distractions lining the path to the bedroom, it sometimes seems like sleep is out of our control. To some extent, for some people (like the parents of newborns), that may be true. However, there are sleep factors we can control!   Sleep quality is as much the result of your sleeping environment as the amount of time you spend sleeping there. The optimal sleeping environment comes down to individual preference, but here are some things you should try first: Get a quality mattress (or replace your old one). It doesn't have to be expensive! Several highly rated memory foam mattresses are available on Amazon for as little as a few hundred dollars. If you sleep with a significant other, use separate blankets so you don't disturb each other during the night. Turn the thermostat down -- most people sleep better with the temperature below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn off the phone before bedtime, preferably an hour before. The blue light that digital screens emit can make restful deep sleep states harder to achieve. This includes any ringtones, notifications, or other distracting noises your phone might make during the night. White noise can help light sleepers from waking due to intermittent noises during the night. There are apps for this, or  you can use something simple like a fan to create steady white noise. If your sleep quality has been poor, do a sleep study! Sleep apnea may be robbing your sleep and your gainz, but can be corrected with a CPAP machine.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength Use the discount code LOGIC to save $79 off your first month of coaching at Starting Strength Online Coaching   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com  

Matt and Scott first talked about money and personal finance in Episode 157, which focused on the many benefits of getting out of debt. Once you are debt free, Scott says, it's time to play defense with your finances, and put you in a position to build wealth which you can then invest, and make your dollars work for you.   Defensive finance is all about managing your life expenses and building the nest egg that you can retire on and live at your current level of consumption. Obviously, the lower your life expenses, the less you have to save to maintain your consumption as a retiree... or thinking about it another way, the more you can save in excess of the bare minimum nest egg. This excess can protect you from life's unexpected eventualities -- sickness, children, job loss, major household maintenance -- which tend to be expensive affairs.   Scott lays out the simple math of retirement in thirds. Take your gross (pre-tax) income: 1/3 will go to taxes; this number will likely be smaller in your younger years, higher in your later years as your income grows, but on average count on 1/3. 1/3 will go to life expenses -- housing, food, insurance, clothing, transportation, and everything else. 1/3 should be saved for retirement.   Therefore, your total living expenses should equal 1/3 of your gross income. For many people, however, living expenses constitute MUCH more than a third of their income. And that's a problem.   Much digital ink has been spilt over the "latte problem," the amount of money wasted on mindless daily habits such as a Starbucks latte on the way to work. And it's true, these habits can add up in a year. A simple $3 Starbucks tall latte, five times a week, adds up to nearly a $1,000 in a year after sales tax. Many people order more expensive drinks that this too. Nevertheless, Scott argues that most people make the most costly mistakes with the big items: cars and houses. It takes a LOT of lattes to make up for overspending on a house or a new car.   Defensive finance also means searching for the hidden cost of ownership. A house is an asset, but it's a pretty terrible one as far as money goes. It does not produce anything. It cannot be sold easily (or cheaply; remember there are closing costs!). It's value is highly volatile to factors outside of your control (macroeconomic issues, interest rates, changing city demographics and government). And it's expensive to maintain. Many people fail to recognize the costs of home ownership beyond the mortgage payment. Property taxes can cost many thousands of dollars each year. Insurance must be obtained. Maintenance costs between 3-5% of the house value annually, although maintenance tends to be sporadic: the A/C breaks down, a storm destroys the roof, the fences needs repair, etc.   Living within your means while considering the FULL cost of your lifestyle is the essence of defensive finance. That means containing your total living expenses to 1/3 of your income, so that you can save for retirement and, as Scott says, not have to eat dog food in your winter years.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use the discount code LOGIC to save $79 off your first month of coaching at SSOC.   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com  

Starting Strength Coach Jordan Stanton joins the podcast to discuss recent developments in the US Strengthlifting Federation, a variant of powerlifting in which lifters contest the squat, press, and deadlift. Since taking over the USSF in 2018, Jordan has made a number of changes, increasing the number of meets, improving the ruleset based on feedback from lifters and a panel of judges and coaches, and streamlining the meet direction process from equipment to judging to spotting.   The USSF differs from traditional powerlifting in a few important ways: As noted above, the standing press is substituted for the bench press -- a nod to the defunct clean and press practiced by the great Olympic lifters of yesteryear. There are no judge's commands. Once the platform is declared "ready," the lifter has 60 seconds to unrack the bar, perform the lift, and re-rack the bar... all on their own time and under their own power. Lifters weigh out, not in. Immediately following the third deadlift attempt, lifters walk to the weighing area and record their bodyweight, escorted by a judge. Deadlifts must be performed conventionally, with the knees inside the elbows. This contrasts with the sumo deadlift style which is popular in other powerlifting federations.   These changes eliminate many controversial and downright inconvenient elements of traditional powerlifting. Eschewing judges commands ensures that each lifter has an equal opportunity to complete the attempt, without influence from a judge's command, which may vary in timing, thereby affecting the difficulty of the lift. Furthermore, it eliminates red lights due to the lifter jumping the "rack" command following the completion of a squat. It also eliminates the need for the head judge to call a good lockout at the top of the deadlift, which he is in a poor position to judge anyway. In all lifts, the lifter executes the attempt as best he can, and the judges simply give white or red lights based on the rules.   Weight outs were instituted for the safety of the lifters and to even out the difference between the lifter's weight class and the actual bodyweight at which they compete. In federations with long weigh-in periods, weight can be cut dramatically before the meet and regained afterward, meaning a lifter could weigh in at 198lbs (therefore putting him in the 90kg weight class) but step on the platform at 225lbs or more. Drastic weight cuts can be dangerous, but they also add an element of weight management to the sport which is separate and secondary to the sport's primary contest: strength.   The USSF holds meets year-round across the US, so head on over to the USSF website to view the events and sign up for a meet near you!   You can also follow Jordan Stanton on Instagram at @nextlevelbarbell (the name of his new gym in Portland, OR).   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use the discount code LOGIC to save $79 off your first month of coaching at SSOC.   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com  

Fan favorite Andy Baker returns to the podcast... this time to talk about himself, not programming (though he manages to sneak some programming talk in anyway). Andy of course is the programming mastermind behind the Baker Barbell Club, and the co-author of Practical Programming and The Barbell Prescription. Today he shares his story of training as a kid in a sweltering attic in Houston, to learning from top lifters in college, to a career of military service... and explains how each of these experiences contributed to the master barbell coach we know today.   Andy found an early mentor in powerlifter Bill Windschief (Deep Squatter has an interview with Bill here), a USPF Texas State Champion and top-3 finisher in the USAPL Nationals in the late 90’s. Bill taught Andy the value of simple, effective programming, and was a proponent of the three week, 8-5-2 rep scheme cycle that Andy still uses with his lifters today. Andy also points out that during the 90’s, with the internet still in its infancy, the gym served as the main source of information on lifting technique and programming. Lifters met face to face, talked between sets, and shared what was working and what was not… quite a different atmosphere from today, where lifters are more likely to spend their rest time checking Instagram or arguing on forums. Consequently, he learned to have an open mind and pull from many sources — powerlifters, bodybuilders, Olympic lifters, even strong recreational lifters — when designing his own training routines and thinking about fitness.   In college Andy trained as a bodybuilder, though he never competed. He later shifted to powerlifting, while studying for a degree in Exercise Science. He found the curriculum disappointingly endurance-focused, however, and was frequently bored in class. Then September 11th happened, and he made the snap decision to sign up for the Marine Corp. While on tour in Iraq, he turned to the base gym for peace, and continued to work on his academics when possible. After completing his four year contract with the Marines, Andy opened his gym, Kingwood Strength & Conditioning. He has operated the gym successfully now for over twelve years, which he credits to the personal attention, coaching expertise, and small, manageable overhead he has cultivated there.   Check out the classic Lee Haney workout video that started it all for Andy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_XeJKhO6M4   You can find Andy at http://www.andybaker.com, where he offers online and in-person coaching, custom programming design, and programming templates.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use the discount code LOGIC to save $79 off your first month of coaching at SSOC.   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Andy Baker returns to the podcast once more to discuss his strategies for driving hypertrophy in intermediate lifters. Andy is a master programmer who has co-authored Practical Programming and The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40. In this episode Andy argues that the current vogue for high volume training in pursuit of hypertrophy demonstrates an incomplete understanding of the programming variables and is often simply impractical.   Andy reminds us that both volume and intensity are stressors in the SRA equation, and we need more stress to drive continued strength adaptations. Since cross-sectional muscle size is the main driver of strength gains after the novice phase (during which neuromuscular efficiency increases also contribute to strength), the additional stress should contribute to hypertrophy. Most trainees have the idea that more volume is needed after novice LP, since they have increased intensity as the only variable up to that point. This is true, but how much is enough volume? Logically, volume can be driven up indefinitely, whereas intensity can only be driven up to a point -- 100% of a rep max.   Practically, however, there are limits to the amount of volume a trainee can do in a workout. Instead of increasing sets and reps indefinitely, Andy recommends using novel exercises at varying rep ranges to drive additional volume. These are typically supplemental lifts such as pause/tempo squats, front squats, rack pulls, incline bench press, press starts, etc., however they could also be accessory movements like lying triceps extensions. He recommends introducing these early to mid-intermediate, giving the trainee plenty of workouts to acclimate to the new movement to the point it can be trained heavy. The goal here is to identify, over time, a handful of assistance exercises which work well for the lifter, recognizing that every lifter will be different... and even the same lifter may not respond the same way to assistance lifts as their training career progresses!   Andy also points out that accumulating new movement patterns builds a mind/muscle connection that trainees coming out of the novice stage -- during which the exercises are very limited -- often lack. Since these movements are mechanically less efficient than the main barbell lifts, they can be done for more reps and thus, give the muscles more time under tension, which contributes to muscle growth. Andy emphasizes that as soon as a trainee learns new movements, they must be loaded heavy.   You can find Andy at http://www.andybaker.com, where he offers online and in-person coaching, custom programming design, and programming templates.   Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at questions@barbell-logic.com and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!   Discounts Use the discount code LOGIC to save $79 off your first month of coaching at SSOC.   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com

Corporate America was not the route for Scott Bower. After a scary accident as a teen, he began detailing cars and launched his own car detailing company at the age of 17. His first business venture led him to his first mentor who offered him an internship and a job after college. However, he left that job and started his real estate career as a realtor, before developing a thriving wholesaling business and now apartment investing. Today, Scott is the founder of HBSB Holdings and hosts the #INVESTTHIS podcast, interviewing experienced and successful investors.  On this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he turns experiences into profits, an overview of the Phoenix market, and finding the right partners and mentors to scale your business. Key Market Insights Originally from Iowa. Currently based in Phoenix Worked in a car detailing company as a teenager. Leverage his learned skills to open up his own company at the age of 17 Identified the need for car detailing services during summertime in Iowa Developed a relationship with one key client, who offered him mentorship and internship Worked with his mentor’s logistic company before eventually creating his own path Started off in real estate as a realtor in Keller Williams Realty Closed $2.2 million during his first 12 months Moved into the investment space, and became a full-time real estate investor in 2013 Founded HBSB Holdings in 2014 Phoenix Market gets affected by market changes fast Phoenix has been a hot market since 2012 due to it’s low cost of living, geographic-advantages (near the coast, Colorado, and Texas) diverse jobs and industries, gentrifying infrastructures and developments Host of the #INVESTTHIS Podcast, who interviews elite real estate investors Currently, transitioning to larger investment opportunities including multifamily and commercial real estate Tips on Transitioning to a Different Market: Partner with the right people, and expect to share on the returns Finding the Right Partners: Meet various people. Get to know them first before deciding who to team up with Hot sub-market: Des Moines, Iowa - strong population, job and infrastructures Bull’s Eye Tips   Winning Your Market: Study and know what’s going on.   Tracking Market Changes: Look at the trend in the last ten years.   Daily Habit: Meditate for 15 minutes every day. Resources #InvestThis Podcast  Book Recommendation   Traction by Gino Wickman   Digital Resources   Globe St   Costar   MLS Tweet This   “You can’t put one foot in the water, and expect to be able to swim.”   "Don't be scared to team up with someone who knows how to do what you want to do" Places to Grab a Bite   Sip Coffee and Beer Connect with Scott Email: scott.bower@hpspholdings.com Phone: 480 331 4165

I got a chance to speak with Scott Strode and I was blown away with how such a seemingly simple idea could have such a huge impact on recovery. And it makes sense, right? We were created for community and that's what he's created with The Phoenix. I'm looking forward to checking it out next time I'm in Denver or Boston! Scott is the founder and national executive director of The Phoenix. Phoenix offers a unique approach to combat addiction by fostering a sober, supportive, physically active community for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. Phoenix is based on Scott's own experience and his discovery that a healthy, active lifestyle has a transformative effect on long-term sobriety. Scott also realized the critical component of surrounding oneself with a new sober supportive network of friends. Phoenix is unique in that its programs are free to anyone who has at least 48 hours of continuous sobriety. This removes a significant financial barrier to sobriety. Free programs include yoga, climbing, cycling, running, CrossFit, boxing, and socials. Since 2007, Phoenix has served over 24,000 individuals in 11 cities and 9 states with plans to expand into new communities in the near future. Scott was named a Top 10 CNN Hero in 2012, received the “Advocates for Action Award” from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and was a TEDxMileHigh speaker in 2016. Scott's passion in life is to help others rise from the ashes of their addiction and live a full life of sobriety in long-term recovery.   To connect with Scott: * Email: scott@thephoenix.org * Website: www.thephoenix.org   Additional resources: * The Meadows * How the War on Drugs Has Changed Tunes