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Leangains Kitchen Ep. 4: Kiloton Burger

Sometimes food is fuel. Sometimes food is pleasure. Sometimes food is a goddamn mountain and you've got some climbing to do.

The only thing this burger has more of than protein is straight-up deliciousness. Get climbing, cunts.

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#52 - Program Design 101

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Leangains Kitchen Ep.3: Jaffa Panna Cotta

Begone, cravings!

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Leangains Kitchen Ep. 2: Leangains BBQ Beef Chilli

In the second episode of Leangains Kitchen, the Thunder from down under throws some beef on the barbie.

Discussion here 

Leangains Kitchen Ep. 1: Peanut Butter Cheesecake Protein Fluff

This is the first episode of Lach's R-rated high protein cooking show. Enjoy!

Discussion here 

P.S. Brief update. The first episode of our new Leangains podcast is currently in review at all the m...

#51 - Last One Before The Storm

The enlightenment is coming. It's time to once again fight the good fight and take up arms against the real killer virus out there. 

I'm talking about fuckarounditis, guys. Shitty science. Bullshitters and fitness frauds. They're all gonna get it. Bad. Gustavo-Fring's-death-scene-from-Breaking-Bad-kinda-bad. <...

#50 - Testosterone, Corona and Finger Length

It’s the season finale for the ages as we reveal the secret self-diagnostic test that predicts Covid-19 risk and potentially saves your ass so we can see you again in August. Enjoy your summer, guys.

#49 - The Tommy Lundberg Interview

Tommy Lundberg is a researcher at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. To most, he's best known as the lead author behind a study showing that ibuprofen inhibits adaptations to strength training a few years ago. 

B...

#48 - A World Record in Muscle Growth

This episode provides background and explanation for the Tommy Lundberg interview released concurrently. It also features the usual stuff plus the results of Lach's home work on extreme rest periods and Martin's tip of the week, AKA 'best tip of the decade' as he puts it.

#47 - You Have Questions, We Have Answers

Since Lach went ham on the show notes, this is will have to do for the synopsis: We talk shit, take questions and give tips. 

#46 - Perspectives

As two non-US residents we thought it worthwhile or at least cathartic to give our views on the George Floyd case and everything that followed. We then talk about the cutting routine, Vitamin D, Yorgos Lanthimos and more. 

This podcast follows an episode that we had to scrap due to technical difficulties. There mig...

#45 - Two Reps With 100 Is Not 200

A new study shows that scientists know how to do math but not how to lift. We talk about that and electric scooters, the art of falling, the finer points of chalk and of course the unfortunate state of science and much more.

#44 - Assuming The Position Statement

We got an update on the position statement we didn’t like,  thoughts on grip training, gene doping, Lach’s chin-up hacks and a new study on habitual protein intake and balance, among other things. Hooray, godammit!

#43 - That Good Ol’ Gym Talk

It’s one of those episodes where someone said ‘fuck science, let’s wing it’ before hitting record. Some would argue that it was for the better.

#42 - Novel Uses of Chicken Shit and Other Brain Busters

It’s science at its best as we highlight results from an experimental trial where a naturally based people repellant was found successful in preventing the spread of Covid–19. Studies from the field of nutrition and strength & conditioning are also discussed.

#41 - The Third Leangains Study and The Science of Ellen Degeneres

You’re in for a wild ride. We follow up on the bench pull cliffhanger from last episode, answer a question about muscle fiber type and talk about virtual reality and the caloric burn of Beat Saber. 

After the warm-up, we look at the results from the latest Leangains study. Then Martin opens Pandora’s Box and ex...

#40 - The Truth about One-Rep Max or The Best Study Yet

After 39 episodes, Martin found a real one. The wait is over. Relax. Take your shoes off, sit back and close your eyes. Press play and let enlightenment have its way. It’s time to let the good times roll. 

And get a new place while you’re at it. Must make room for your new gains.

#39 - Growth Hormone, IGF–1 and God Damn Nonsense

A recent study on the endocrine response to exercise during calorie restriction prompts a severe reaction. You can’t guess why and you’re not alone so jump right in and let the re-education begin. 

Due to the technical nature of the discussion and points made therein, a summary sheet with selected annotations, ...

#38 - Truths about TUT, 2-Digit Ratios and TRF

Berkhan does a berserker rush through recent scientific publications. Lach watches and laughs as the world burns. And you, my friend, have a first class ticket right here. 

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#37 - Muscle Fiber Types and Rest Periods

When the episode title is serious sounding and proper, it means we have an interesting study to talk about. Worth mentioning for the fact that it’s preceded by an unusual amount of bullshit, but hang in there and you’ll get to the good stuff including home workouts (how original!).

#36 - A Politically Charged Episode

As the title suggests, we cover national indiscretions related to race and reveal the truth about men and women. Which gender is better and how? Tune in for the no-fucks-given-truth you won’t find elsewhere.

#35 - Deadlifting Through Doomsday

In this episode, we answer forum questions and complain about humanity. Good stuff. 

#34 - Sleep and Myofibruil...Ahhh, fuck it!

In this episode, you won’t learn how to say or spell myofibrillar protein synthesis. Least of all, you won’t learn how it’s measured. Guaranteed. 

But you do get to eavesdrop on what we think about a new study that attempted this feat on sleep restricted subjects during a 5-day perio...

#33 - SSS: Starcraft and Sweet Satiation

Sweet food creates a sweet tooth - fact or fiction? We talk about the science of sensory specific satiety (SSS) and discuss a new study on the subject. We also reminisce about Starcraft sound effects and rap about Lach's new hairstyle (it's not what you think).

#32 - Strippers, Wheels and The Concept of Impact

Some episodes defy descriptions, explanations or attempts at relaying their contents. This is such an episode. 

#31 - Nothing But Lifting

Title says it all. In this episode, we get down to business and discuss the newly released Patreon routine and other related subjects. 

Holiday Special 2019

After careful deliberation, we decided to release this train wreck of an episode. Recorded on an inebriated evening somewhere between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Listener discretion is advised. Don’t worry, we’ll be back with our usual show in a matter of days.

# 30 - Protein Shenanigans

A new study professes that the optimum protein intake for resistance-trained men is severalfold higher than the current recommended intake, but what does that really mean? We decipher these claims  and also take a look at a recent review of evidence-based weight training recommendations. 

#29 - Cereal For Dinner

What would you prefer, beef lasagna for breakfast or frosted flakes for dinner? If we were normal people who ate like normal people, a new study could potentially have predicted the answer. We talk about that and more.

The Acrobat Rack is The Bench Press Secret You Need

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