#23 Luke Leaman & Ben Machar - The Unknown Strength Podcast

Happy 2019 everyone!! To bring in the new year, Brenton and Mac welcome back the founder of Muscle Nerds Inc., Luke Leaman (see episodes #2 & #3) and the founder of Mach Performance/Aussie Powerlifting superstar Ben Machar (see episode #13). In an very NSFW episode, the boys crack open a bottle of blended Scotch Whiskey and let the conversation flow. The range of topics covered in this broad conversation include: * Autoregulation and recovery in training * Trauma and emotional considerations in coaching general population * Incorporating "Least Mode" in your training * The biochemistry of fat-loss * The nuances of coaching for general population * Nervous, emotional, muscular, cellular recovery * "The Lactate Scout" * Metabolic flexibility * Poop health IG @isaacdavidson_ * Fight/Flight/Freeze/Facade * Modern medicine in strength/health training * Ben Machar's approach to coaching general population * Minimum recoverable volume * Lifting technique as a priority * Ben's theory of autoregulation * Sympathetic/Parasympathetic drive * The 'Coach's eye" * The state of the Personal Training Industry.... * The Muscle Nerds Education Program * Paying homage to your source of information * Paying respect and homage to Charles Poliquin (RIP) * The future for "Strength Sensei" * Luke Leaman NOW DOES BJJ ! (Brenton kicked his ass for like 30mins) * Luke's experience with BJJ, white belt philosophies * Ben Machar's powerlifting journey * Online coaching and the "personal" element of coaching * Working with stressed out/overwhelmed clients * Being transparent on social media about wins and losses * BJJ philosophy .... and much, much more! Special thanks to our sponsors: www.mmafightstore.com.au www.gripedo.com www.jiu-go.com @killedbytechnology We sincerely hope you enjoy the episode, Cheers. Brenton & Mac