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The Square BallThe Cillian O'Connor Episode | The Square Ball S2 Ep 16There's no doubt about it, Cillian O'Connor will go down as one of Mayo's greatest ever players and we are delighted that he joined us on this week's episode of William Hill's The Square Ball. Taking a stroll down memory lane, Cillian relives some of the highs and lows of his illustrious career in an enthralling conversation that shows just why he became one of the premier forwards in the modern game.This is the Cillian O'Connor Episode of William Hill's The Square Ball.18+ | Gamblingcare.ie00:00 - Intro and Darran's beef with Cillian2025-07-101h 14
The MUSCLE GROWTH PodcastTMGP Ep 38 with NO-BS strength and fitness coach Cillian O’Connor AKA DYSFUNCTIONALPATTERNSCillian O'Connor, known by his Instagram handle @dysfunctionalpatterns, is a coach who combines critical analysis with sharp satire to examine popular fitness methodologies — most notably Functional Patterns. His content highlights and parodies what he sees as the absurdities, inconsistencies, and questionable practices within these systems, encouraging a more skeptical and evidence-based approach to training.
Beyond the satire, Cillian focuses on helping men get stronger, build muscle, and manage pain with no-BS, practical training methods.
In this episode, we dive into the importance of critical thinking in the fitness space, the risks of blindly following trending methodologies, and why grounding your tr...2025-04-101h 24
The Built By JH-FITNESS PodcastCillian O'Connor changing the fitness perception, understanding pain & injury in trainingIn this weeks episode I'm joined by Cillian O'Connor whose an online & in person coach. Myself & Cillian crossed paths at a recent Irish Fitness event an it was great to have Cillian to come on to share his knowledge & expertise. He has a NO BS approach when it comes to training & nutriton, no matter where you are in your fitness journey I'm sure youll takeaway just 1 thing from todays episode . We discuss quite a lot in todays epsidoe. Topic's: Cillian's Intorduction Cillian's Journey Overcoming athlethic barriers Chnaging fitness perceptions Learning from mistakes Stru...2024-12-2957 min
Believe In PeopleEP. 96: BELIEVE IN PEOPLE. Meet Cillian O'ConnorMeet Cillian O’Connor.
Britain’s Got Talent Finalist with over 500 million views online, an Autism Awareness Key Speaker, and a talented performer.
Cillian is taking the world by storm with mesmerizing performances and a passion for creating magic. But he’s not just about entertainment. Cillian is also a passionate advocate for autism awareness. His inspiring personal journey with autism has touched the hearts of many.
You won't want to miss this episode where, not only does Cillian show us a few magic tricks, he shares his unique perspective on life with autism...2024-09-1331 min
Philosophy of Strength#87 Are you training too heavy?Strength training requires lifting progressively heavier weights. However we also need to be able to train for long periods of time without stopping or getting hurt. Here's where to strike the balance with an example of a client of mine who hit a recent squat PR 30kg above his training weights. 2024-08-0612 minPhilosophy of Strength#86 Good, fast, or cheap. Pick two.Fitness products/services can be broadly categorised as cheap and fast, good and cheap, or good and fast. Each combination has its downsides, as it sacrifices the 3rd thing. I give examples of how this works in real life, and what might be the best option for you. 2024-08-0131 min
the beta podcast by Yash GajulaDebunking Myths to Crush Your Fitness as You Age with Cillian O'ConnorThis week Yash interviews Cillian O'Connor on the podcast!
00:00 Introduction and Age Myths
08:05 General Athleticism and Adaptability
14:08 Functional Training and Evidence-Based Practices
18:55 Principles in Training
32:09 The Rise of Knees Over Toes Guy and Charles Poliquin2024-07-2939 minPhilosophy of Strength#85 Q&A 9Are bicep curls functional? How many days per week to increase your fitness? Where should your feet go on bench?2024-07-2331 minPhilosophy of Strength#84 Should gyms allow cameras?In this episode I examine some of the arguments for and against the contentious topic of allowing cameras and video recording in gyms. 2024-07-2121 minPhilosophy of Strength#83 How to rehab your shoulders, and KEEP them healthy.When I was 15 I hurt my shoulder in rugby, and went through years of terrible medical advice. Now I can do heavy dips, bench press, behind the neck press. Here's how I did it, and what I do to keep mine and clients shoulders happy and healthy. 2024-07-0931 minPhilosophy of Strength#82 Hypertrophy 101An overview of what hypertrophy is, why you would want to gain muscle mass, how to train for it, and food and sleep considerations to optimise your results. 2024-07-0334 minPhilosophy of Strength#81 Getting back on the horseFallen off training and in a rut? Listen to this.2024-06-2011 min
The Talk Magic Podcast With Craig PettyCillian O'Connor Talks His Upcoming Tour & Experiences Since BGT | Talk Magic Podcast With Craig Petty #291Cillian O’Connor is bringing his first ever live stage show on tour to the UK and Ireland in 2024. Cillian literally burst onto an unsuspecting world during Britain’s Got Talent in 2023 and immediately captivated the hearts of the entire nation, reaching the top three in the final. His performances online have now been the most watched of the entire series reaching over 500 million views in just a few weeks.2024-05-2150 minPhilosophy of Strength#80 Andy's Story: "I'm a different person"I talk with client Andy O'Callaghan about the progress he's made since we started working together. Andy has changed the way he looks, fixed chronic joint pain, and achieved his goal of a muscle up. Listen to get his perspective on what was required to get to this point. 2024-03-1932 min
The Strong and Kind PodcastDysfunctional Gainz with Cillian O'Connor Welcome to episode five of the Kind and Strong Podcast, with special guest Dr. Cillian O’Connor. We discuss training approaches, the benefits of diversified exercises, competitive atmospheres, and the deeper reasons behind people’s fitness goals.You’ll hear personal anecdotes, a critique of unrealistic training expectations, and an encouragement of varied performance goals to avoid plateaus. We discover the impact of training in a supportive community and recognize the multi-faceted nature of why individuals engage in fitness, and finding purpose beyond strength gains.Time Stamps00:00 Intro06:08 Coach provides support, perspe...2024-03-121h 01Philosophy of Strength#79 Q&A 81:17 Can you gain strength in a calorie deficit
3:40 Main value of hiring a coach
6:00 How to start running when you're heavy
09:56 Deadlifting in squat shoes
11:25 Dumbbell flyes from the floor
13:20 Improving shoulder mobility for overhead press
15:15 Getting older and hitting final PRs
19:20 My goals
20:05 Fascia training and 'glute dominant' athletes
23:30 Is strength training enough for cardio?
26:38 Tips for a pulled hamstring
28:44 Weight training for soccer players
31:00 When to work on asymmetries
34:10 Focus on...2024-02-2143 minPhilosophy of Strength#78 Q&A 7Training in busy January gyms, how severe injuries happen, training with partials, advice on becoming a PT, and more. 2024-01-1250 minPhilosophy of Strength#77 Recap of 2023A look back on the main changes in the industry, my training, and coaching business in 2023. 2024-01-1216 minPhilosophy of Strength#76 Q&A 6A longer Q&A than usual2023-12-1454 minPhilosophy of Strength#75 Overcoming plateausSo you're not hitting PRs as easy as you did when you started training? Here are the most likely reasons and how to get your lifts moving again. 2023-12-0829 minPhilosophy of Strength#74 Q&A 5Worst fitness trends, why you need to train with others, balance/proprioception training, and more. 2023-11-2728 minPhilosophy of Strength#73 Iron Ian on going from Irish pro wrestler to powerlifting coach.In this episode I sit down with Iron Ian of the Iron Mindset podcast. Ian talks about how he first got into training through working in the upstart Irish pro wrestling scene, how he later transitioned into powerlifting and coaching, and other general chit chat about the fitness industry. 2023-10-241h 34Philosophy of Strength#72 Most overrated and underrated metal albumsMy take on some 'essential' albums I found disappointing, versus the ones I think are often overlooked compared to the rest of that band's catalogue. 2023-10-1037 min
Crohn's and Autism Awareness AdvocatePodcast special Magic & Autism Skills = Ability: BGT dream - With Cillian O' ConnorIn today's special episode I am joined with Cillian O' Connor who was diagnosed with Autism age 2 and is now 14 years old. Cillian finished third place on BGT!
Cillian says Autism is your ability, talks about how his magic journey started! even shows us a magic trick with his rubix cube!
So much fun, thank you again Cillian and continue raising awareness and being magical! 2023-09-2925 minPhilosophy of Strength#71 What people get wrong about progressive overloadProgressive overload is a very important principle for good training, yet trainees often misunderstand what it is and how to use it.2023-09-2522 minPhilosophy of Strength#70 Back Pain and LiftingHurt your back? Congratulations, diagnosis: human. The good news is it's probably not serious and you'll be able to get back to lifting much sooner than you think. 2023-09-1221 minPhilosophy of Strength#69 Q&A 41:07 Evidence for 'explosive' reps?
05:37 My current training split
08:23 How to get a muscle-up
13:02 Breaking a running plateau
17:01 Barbell press a bad option for hypertrophy?
23:15 Why wear a belt?
25:00 How much weight loss impacted my bench
27:46 Tips for golfer's elbow
30:05 Back pain on RDL
33:19 Submax slow eccentrics vs supramax
35:50 Advice for S&C coach moving into PT
2023-09-0642 minPhilosophy of Strength#68 Why functional training is bullshitFunctional training has become an industry buzzword. But rarely has its dubious claims about 'good' and 'bad' movement ever been challenged in the mainstream. Conveniently, functional training tends to be more entertaining and easier than traditional resistance training, making it a huge hit on social media. In this episode, I dismantle the common arguments used to defend this giant distraction from effective training. 2023-08-2442 minPhilosophy of Strength#67 Q&30:00 Intro
1:31 My thoughts on the internal rotation craze
06:00 Periodisation of training for fat loss
11:40 The last thing I changed my opinion on
16:55 Squat U's gains
18:30 Is the smith machine for pussies?
23:35 Do I ever wish I had a different job?
28:24 Popping noises in joints
32:00 Easiest way to break a bench plateau
35:30 What RPEs do I prescribe for gaining strength?
2023-08-1540 minPhilosophy of Strength#66 Greatest video games of all time0:00 Intro
05:25 Honourable mentions
20:25 Secret of Monkey Island
24:57 Super Mario World
28:07 Halo
31:36 Pokemon Red/Blue
37:30 Oblivion
45:19 The best game of all time
2023-08-0958 minPhilosophy of Strength#65 Q&A 200:50 What are my favourite arm exercises?
02:00 Is the back raise safe for back rehab?
03:53 What bench grip width to use for hypertrophy?
06:10 A thank you message
07:11 What's my take on barefoot training?
10:13 What's wrong with optimising?
16:10 What's the most fun thing about being a coach?
18:17 How do you deal with the BS in the industry?
23:06 Back pain on dynamic effort deadlifts
25:30 What's my opinion on 'MoveU'?
27:28 What are my current favourite games?
2023-08-0130 minPhilosophy of Strength#64 Hellfest '23 RetrospectiveInterested in attending Hellfest? Here was my experience attending what's quickly becoming one of the biggest heavy festivals in the world. 2023-07-2543 minPhilosophy of Strength#63 Q&A 1The first instalment of a segment where I provide in depth answers to questions I've gotten from Instagram. 2023-07-2226 minPhilosophy of Strength#62 Rating Loudwire's Best Albums of the 2000sJoin me as I rip on Loudwire's best albums of the 2000's, and provide my own suggestions. 2023-07-1756 minPhilosophy of Strength#61 How Aran gained 10kg of mass in five monthsIn this episode I sit down with one of my most successful clients to discuss how he went from being underweight and a complete beginner to lifting, to gaining 10kg of mass and essentially doubling his strength across the board. 2023-06-2736 min
The Ian Dempsey Breakfast ShowBritain's Got Talent SUPERSTAR Cillian O'Connor Wows IanMagician Cillian O'Connor (14), who is from Mornington in Meath, delighted viewers and judges alike with his incredible performances on this year's Britain's Got Talent. Not content with making it through to the semi-final of the show, he was one of three contestants who were chosen for the live finale last Sunday night. Cillian, who has a very successful career ahead of him, joined Ian in studio for a chat and dazzled him with his magic skills.2023-06-0907 min
Philosophy of Strength#60 How to get into black metalHere are three albums I think are good introductions to the most upbeat and fun loving music genre out there. 2023-06-0229 minPhilosophy of Strength#59 Rick NallyRick Nally is a coach and an accomplished runner, with years of experience and sport science education. In this pod we delve into how he went from sucking at sports to finding his talent for running, his time as an athlete on a scholarship in the states, reflection on the S&C field and the service he now offers to his online coaching clients. 2023-05-241h 11Philosophy of Strength#58 Dave Hagerty and I go DEEPPrepare for some deepery 2023-05-121h 03
Philosophy of Strength#57 Make your training 'antifragile'. 2023-03-0725 minPhilosophy of Strength#56 - Mark Doherty on powerlifting, memes, and evidence based thinking.2023-02-091h 40Philosophy of Strength#55 Conor Galgey Returns. 2023-01-291h 22Philosophy of Strength#54 How to Set Goals for '23.2023-01-1226 minPhilosophy of Strength#53 A Guide to Pantera, with Ian DarraghHere's a rundown on the discography of one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time. Getcha pull.2022-12-221h 13Philosophy of Strength#52 Debriefing the Liver King StoryThe Liver King controversy is a perfect case study of why the fitness industry isn't helping anywhere near as many people as it could. 2022-12-1231 minPhilosophy of Strength#51 Get Better Chin-UpsBeginners and intermediates need to take distinctly differently approaches to improving on chins, although the basic principles remain the same! 2022-12-0623 minPhilosophy of Strength#50 How to Get Into Metal, with Ian DarraghFor a special 50th episode, myself and Ian delve into our album recommendations and the order you should listen to them for getting into the most unholy and badass of music genres. Fair warning: this one is long and involved us putting away quite a few beers. 2022-11-161h 48Philosophy of Strength#49 James MacConville Talks Running, Physio, and ADHD.2022-11-1056 minPhilosophy of Strength#48 Dave HagertyDave is a strength coach and physical therapist who takes a no BS approach to helping lifters get strong and out of pain. He's also a major nerd and strength philosophiser like me!2022-09-261h 07Philosophy of Strength#47 Cian O'Brien on Quad Tears, James Smith, and Thinking Long TermFellow sh*t stirrer and training philosopher, Cian O'Brien, pops into the pod for a good old fashioned ramble 2022-08-081h 05
Philosophy of Strength#46 Jack Ryan.2022-06-081h 34Philosophy of Strength#45 Alexis Léveillé/@nobullsh*tphysio on Combating Physio Misinformation.2022-04-2959 minPhilosophy of Strength#44 Bench Press Every Day, with David Ryan.2022-04-2046 minPhilosophy of Strength#43 @certifiedpersonneltruths / Mark Doherty0:00 Who people used to think ran the page
1:45 How Mark got into training and coaching
6:40 Stuff Mark used to believe
8:20 How Mark found evidence based fitness
17:35 The difference between being ignorant and malicious
25:00 How the meme page grew
30:00 The power of memes
38:58 Bad physios and staying within your scope
44:00 How to improve the industry
56:45 The conjugate method
1:04:30 Specificity in training
1:08:45 When to use variations
1:13:21 Biggest thing Mark has changed his mind on recently
1:19:25 What he...2022-04-121h 26Philosophy of Strength#42 - Will Walshe0:00 How Will got started in fitness
12:40 Reflections on the Paleo Diet
19:15 Lessons learned from CrossFit
29:18 Balancing your goals/priorities
34:00 Training smarter and prioritising recovery
40:00 Biggest mistakes people make
43:30 Marketing ethics in fitness
49:00 Emotions and changing beliefs
53:30 What coaches should consider before entering the industry
1:00:00 Biggest thing Will has changed his mind on recently
1:08:24 Advice to younger Will
1:14:00 Will's current training
1:17:23 Contacting Will for coaching2022-03-141h 18
Philosophy of Strength#41 Ian Darragh - Lessons Learned from 15 Years of Training0:00 Ian's introduction to training
14:05 How Ian got into academia
23:10 Issues with S&C as a career
36:23 How coaching education could improve
50:20 Coaching weightlifting
54:00 Ian's weightlifting background and current training
59:25 Ian's PhD and research interests
1:03:20 Biggest training lessons
1:24:10 Ian's coaching services2022-02-271h 25Philosophy of Strength#40 Rethinking S&C with Cian O'Brien0:00 How Cian got into training and coaching
10:50 Youth S&C
16:00 'Dangerous' exercises, and the oly lifts
18:20 Trends and failings in S&C
24:50 Athletes are still beginners
28:00 General vs Specific Training
30:35 Cian's ACL Injury
35:30 Issues with standard injury rehab
53:35 Breaking 'rules' in S&C
1:01:50 Injury vs Pain
1:05:50 Training older people
1:09:06 How to help people get hooked on training
1:15:30 Heavy weights for beginners
1:28:28 Keeping things simple
1:34:09 Improving the coaching education system
1:48:00 Reminiscing of the old days2022-02-162h 04Philosophy of Strength#39 Conor Galgey0:00 What we’ve been up to
10:00 When does technique/form matter?
16:00 S&C for Sports
21:30 Why use variation?
26:30 Teaching exercise classes
31:00 Should you have strict rest periods?
40:00 Should you rely on music?
46:20 Mental routines and rituals before performing
57:00 Is RPE useful?
1:05:30 Fitness gadgets
1:13:50 Lockdown training lessons
1:19:20 Fitness gatekeeping as a marketing tactic
1:24:00 How much of your physique is modifiable? 2021-11-281h 33
Philosophy of Strength#38 Rich Kelly1:10 Bioelectrical impedance and measuring body fat
12:25 Strategies for creating a calorie deficit
21:30 Is there an 'anabolic window'?
32:10 Optimal protein intake
37:18 Whey isolate vs whey concentrate
40:20 Is fish oil worth supplementing?
44:59 Food allergy tests - do they work?
54:37 ZMA for sleep?
1:01:12 Biggest nutrition mistake Rich encounters
1:05:21 Does nutrition need stricter regulation?2021-11-021h 27Philosophy of Strength#37 Strength Training for Women and Body Image, with Emily Morrin0:00 How Emily started training and became a coach
14:00 Weight gain for women
20:30 Social media and body image
27:30 Genetics role in training results
35:00 Should women train differently, and impact of menstrual cycle
2021-06-2345 min
The Football PodThe Football Pod - Ep. 6 - Cillian O'Connor reaction, Shane Walsh, Drink bans, Developing Game ManagementWelcome to Episode 6 of The Football Pod with Paddy Andrews and Andy Moran - we're focusing on game mangement and decision-making, oh, and drink bans too. Also, this week we're talking about Galway, how Dublin suffocate their opponents, and the news of Cillian O'Connor's achilles' injury comes through about an hour into the podcast - so you'll get that reaction there. Subscribe to the The Football Pod, because we’ve got a new episode coming your way every Wednesday this summer. Share the podcast, give us a rating if you're enjoying, and let us know what you want to hear An...2021-06-161h 29
App first – The Football PodThe Football Pod - Ep. 6 - Cillian O'Connor reaction, Shane Walsh, Drink bans, Developing Game ManagementWelcome to Episode 6 of The Football Pod with Paddy Andrews and Andy Moran - we're focusing on game mangement and decision-making, oh, and drink bans too. Also, this week we're talking about Galway, how Dublin suffocate their opponents, and the news of Cillian O'Connor's achilles' injury comes through about an hour into the podcast - so you'll get that reaction there. Subscribe to the The Football Pod, because we’ve got a new episode coming your way every Wednesday this summer. Share the podcast, give us a rating if you're enjoying, and let us know what you want to hear An...2021-06-161h 30Philosophy of Strength#36 Chatting Strength and Skepticism with Luke McCardle0:00 Luke's background
8:05 What got Luke into training and his current goals
14:00 Luke's approach training people
18:20 Importance of nutrition
20:40 Understanding your goals, and what will make you happy
24:30 Our views on deloading
27:20 Biggest mistakes beginners make
32:30 Misinformation around injury and pain
37:10 Pain catastrophisers and the nocebo effect
41:30 Luke's experience with tearing his ACL
43:15 How can the lay person find good information and coaching?
53:30 Outro
2021-05-1055 minPhilosophy of Strength#35 Training Your 'Weakpoints' ?0:00 What are 'weakpoints' ?
2:00 Where the idea comes from
5:00 A funny anecdote
8:00 Do you really have a weakpoint?
12:00 Is it worth not training the exercise you want to get better at?
16:30 Why not exploit your strong points first?
18:30 Can we even 'fix' true weakpoints?
20:00 When weakpoints make sense
22:10 Final thoughts2021-05-0624 min
The Good, The Rad, and The SpookyEp. 18: Cillian Murphy VS. The (End of The) WorldPicture this: You get hit right in the bloody noggin by a bloody car and all you wanted to do was deliver some mail on your cool bike. NOW Imagine you go into a coma for a month and then wake up totally Nakey and alone and also uh there are fast zombies everywhere. Get the picture? Cillian Murphy has had a very strange month. (FEAT. The Brilliant Em Nulton) 2021-04-301h 45Philosophy of Strength#34 Fitness Clickbait - Good or Bad?0:00 Intro
2:40 What is clickbait and where did it come from?
5:20 Pay per click advertising
7:20 Is clickbait good or bad?
13:20 Possible solutions
20:00 Summary2021-04-1921 minPhilosophy of Strength#33 Talking Nutrition with Richard Kelly0:00 Rich’s background
8:00 Main things for lifters to focus on
14:15 The most important aspect of any diet
18:00 How creatine works and who should use it
26:50 Importance of supplement testing
30:15 Beta Alanine
34:10 Caffeine
39:20 Keto for strength and muscle?
44:40 Carnivore
48:40 Intermittent fasting
53:00 Seaspiracy claims
57:00 The public’s perspective on science
1:03:30 Hydration recommendations
1:08:00 Body fat measurement
1:16:05 Dietary fat amount and types2021-04-071h 22Philosophy of Strength#32 Squat U Controversy, Perfect Technique, and the Physio War0:00 Squat University controversy
3:15 Biomechanical reasoning
6:15 What do elite lifters do?
10:30 Is asymmetry bad?
15:30 The spectrum of physio beliefs
18:25 Problems with the kinesiopathological model
20:45 Problems with the biopsychosocial model
21:40 Good physios do the same thing
25:40 Adaptability vs fragility mindset
28:10 Is spinal flexion an issue?
2021-04-0142 minPhilosophy of Strength#31 Talking Hypertrophy, Strength, and Bulking with Conor Galgey0:00 Intro
4:50 Is bodybuilding getting smarter?
10:55 Should bodybuilders get stronger?
17:15 Strength phases for bodybuilders
21:00 Muscle gain for strength?
32:40 Has social media killed bulking?
38:27 Body fat and bulking
46:30 Should you bulk or cut?
2021-03-2357 minPhilosophy of Strength#30 Training to Failure0:00 What is 'training to failure' ?
4:50 Research on failure
7:30 ARGUMENTS FOR
8:15 Motor unit recruitment theory
10:35 The 'effective reps' theory
13:50 Time efficiency
15:50 Failure and overload
18:05 ARGUMENTS AGAINST
18:40 Fatigue and injury risks
20:40 Can you get enough volume for growth?
23:50 Recommendations for doing a failure/high intensity programme
25:05 Who should avoid failure?
27:10 Good resources
2021-03-1829 minPhilosophy of Strength#29 Dealing with Failure0:00 Intro
1:55 Acceptance of difficulty
3:20 Reframing failure
5:55 Learning opportunity
8:00 Analysing your behaviours/actions
11:35 Analysing your goals
16:55 Accountability aids (journaling, training partners, coaching)
24:00 Summary
2021-03-0526 min
Philosophy of Strength#28 Understanding DOMS / Muscle Soreness0:00 What are DOMS / muscle soreness?
1:55 Lactic acid?
3:30 What does cause DOMS?
10:00 Does soreness = growth?
12:45 Can we reduce soreness?
18:00 Summary and recommendations
2021-02-2223 min
Philosophy of Strength#27 A Deep Dive on Progressive Overload0:00 Intro
1:20 Defining 'load'
3:15 Adapt or die: what is overload?
5:00 Super-compensation
6:10 Progressive
8:00 Specificity of Adaptation
11:05 The Paradox of Specificity
15:40 Overload events and training advancement
19:45 How often / when to overload
22:00 How much to overload by
25:35 Summary
2021-02-1427 min
Philosophy of Strength#26 Who's Telling the Truth?The fitness industry is full of contradicting opinions. So who can you really trust? In this episode I give you a critical thinking tool kit, so that you yourself can establish who has your best interest at heart, and who's full of BS. 2021-01-2138 minPhilosophy of Strength#25 Maintaining Deadlift Strength in Lockdown0:00 Why does the deadlift detrain so quickly?
2:30 Criteria for picking at-home exercises
3:55 Partner exercises
9:55 Bodyweight exercises
13:15 Bands/dumbbell exercises
19:20 Up the volume
21:40 Outro
2021-01-1323 min
Philosophy of Strength#24 Training for Combat Sports with Conor McCabeIn this episode I sit down with Conor McCabe, a strength and conditioning coach specialising in combat sports - particularly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Follow Conor on Instagram @conormccabesc .2021-01-0839 minPhilosophy of Strength#23 Nutrition - The BasicsAll you need to know to get the majority of your results2020-11-2938 minPhilosophy of Strength#22 - Instagram Quiz AnswersTime `stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Can you burn fat in a specific region?
3:15 Is milk healthy?
7:00 Can you turn fat to muscle?
9:15 Knees past toes in a squat?
14:04 Calories in vs out - outdated?
16:18 Should you eat before training?
18:43 Is muscle soreness caused by lactic acid?
23:45 Back pain is the most common source of pain?
27:55 How much do genetics affect training results?
29:30 Are diet drinks healthy? Is aspartame dangerous?
31:30 Frequent meals to stoke metabolism?
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Philosophy of Strength#21 How to Progress Bodyweight Exercises.2020-10-2918 minPhilosophy of Strength#20 - Ten Reasons Why You've Plateaued0:00 Intro
2:30 Not eating enough
6:00 Not sleeping enough
8:45 Too greedy with weight jumps
11:25 Your technique sucks
15:00 Not resting enough
18:05 Not following a programme
21:10 Deloads (too often/ not often enough)
25:25 Injury
27:00 Training environment
28:50 Psychological issues
2020-09-0833 min
Philosophy of Strength#19 The Four Best Beginner Programmes0:00 Intro
2:48 Starting Strength
11:22 5/3/1
21:00 Greyskull LP
30:08 Ivysaur 4-4-8
38:20 Final thoughts2020-08-1741 min
Philosophy of Strength#18 - Chatting with Conor GalgeyTime stamps:
0:00 Introducing Conor
3:25 Podcasting to promote great coaches
6:45 Social media and coaching
10:50 Keeping things simple
15:56 The volume and intensity pendulum
25:10 Misinterpreting science, and does creatine cause hair loss?
35:15 Thoughts on nutrition
45:35 How much body fat do you really want to lose?
50:40 The psychology of making training a habit
65:05 Who Conor works with
68:30 Making people independent from the coach
71:05 Group training vs 1-on-1
78:00 Is bodybuilding a sport?
86:30 Biggest thing learned in t...2020-08-021h 39
Philosophy of Strength#17 How to Grow Your ArmsTop tips for building some guns.2020-07-2719 minPhilosophy of Strength#16 Overcomplicating ThingsKeep it simple.2020-07-1630 minPhilosophy of Strength#15 Injury: Everything You Need to KnowHow to lower your injury risk and address them if you do sustain one. 2020-07-0845 min
Philosophy of StrengthStrength Icons #1 - Sylvester StalloneI kickstart the 2nd season of Philosophy of Strength with an episode on our first 'Icon of Strength' : Sylvester Stallone! In this episode I discuss the inspiring story of how Stallone got his break as Rocky, and delve into some of the mythology about the strength training he did to create his iconic action star physique. 2020-06-1726 minPhilosophy of Strength#14 - Coming Back from a Lay-offThis episode discusses how to come back from a break in training.2020-06-0322 minPhilosophy of Strength#13 - On Discipline0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Stop looking for motivation
09:13 - Discipline is built from habits
12:15 - Be honest with yourself
17:00 - Overcoming resistance and building momentum
21:59 - Final thoughts2020-05-2525 minPhilosophy of Strength#12 - Progressive Overload | TRAINING PRINCIPLES0:00 Milo and the bull
03:40 Adapt or die
08:25 Why progressive is the key word
15:50 - types of overload
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