RP Strength Podcast

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Dr. Pak's Links:
Website: drpak.com
Instagram: @dr__pak
YouTube: @Dr__Pak
Book: Train Smarter, Not Longer: The Minimum Effective Dose for Muscular Development - https://us.humankinetics.com/products/train-smarter-not-longer?srsltid=AfmBOopPR3bytn6NJ-_TUdH_akLG-d9p6Nry1ntEClMBy3P0C5CoIFZE 
 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro, Dr. Pak's Greek rap album
01:38 Summer shredding and why aggressive fat loss is on the table
02:25 Slow fat loss, lean mass retention, and the classic deficit research
03:47 Why a 700-800 calorie deficit can make sense for average lifters
08:25 Controlled aggressive dieting versus crash dieting
10:11 The psychology of getting the diet over with sooner
12:09 The maintenance rebound risk after a hard cut
13:33 Who aggressive dieting is for, and who should stay slower
17:43 Body-composition research, bodybuilding prep, and lean mass loss context
29:31 The real muscle-retention priorities: lifting, protein, stress, and creatine
34:18 Mindset, training performance, and not overreacting to one bad session
39:28 Deficit ceilings, real-life calorie buffers, and using the RP Diet Coach App
41:37 Why the post-diet maintenance plan matters
47:13 Pak's book, where to find it, and closing thoughts

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Guest Links
Colton Engelbrecht's Links:
Instagram: @colton_the.limit.breaker 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro and why Colton's lifts look unreal
01:18 Colton's Instagram and current size
02:07 Best lifts, 1,100-pound deadlifts, and fake-plate reactions
07:47 Growing up in South Africa and early sports background
09:45 Getting into lifting through CrossFit and Olympic lifting
12:32 First powerlifting meets, early totals, and record chasing
18:04 Self-coaching, research, high-rep training, and programming basics
20:36 Working with Thomas Lilley and improving technique
22:45 Meet-day mindset and staying calm under huge weights
33:39 Bulking, appetite, and using the RP Diet Coach App
40:33 Travel, Moscow, future U.S. meets, and long-term competition planning
47:22 The path from powerlifting to strongman goals
48:11 A sample 6,000-calorie day of eating
53:08 Colton's socials, sponsors, and closing thoughts

Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. 
 
Dr. James Hoffmann's Links:
Free TRT Guide
Instagram: @rpdrjames
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and Dr. James returns for Men's Health Month
01:24 James' upcoming TRT guide and why the topic matters
03:29 Why TRT is becoming more mainstream and less taboo
05:03 What counts as TRT vs. recreational/performance-enhancing use
07:10 TRT as testosterone replacement therapy and medical supervision
08:16 Finding the right dose: benefits, risks, and side effects
10:00 When "TRT" starts looking like too much testosterone
10:51 Blood work, labs, TRT Kingdom, and clinician oversight
11:26 Why chasing the high end of the range can backfire
12:49 Why lower testosterone may be normal for some people
14:00 Practical takeaways before considering TRT

Get The Aesthetic Revolution:
Book: The Aesthetic Revolution: Embracing Vanity and the Future of Fitness to Unlock Your Healthiest Self
 
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition.
 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro and Dr. Mike's book release
03:23 The Aesthetic Revolution and why the title uses "vanity"
05:48 When vanity is toxic versus useful
10:58 Why so many clients really want to look better
12:33 What the book covers: training, diet, surgery, drugs, and support
13:23 Self-image, compliments, and accepting appearance changes
16:24 RP transformation stories and social treatment after weight loss
35:11 Surgery choices, hair transplants, and personal preference
39:41 What changed while writing the book
40:03 New drugs, age reversal, and future-looking claims
47:21 Teen aesthetic upgrades and the ethics of intervention
53:02 Why the book exists and who should read it

Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition.
Guest Links
Dr. Milo Wolf's Links:
Website/Coaching: Wolf Coaching
App: MyoAdapt
YouTube: Dr. Milo Wolf
Instagram: @wolfcoach_
Timestamps
00:00 Intro and why warmups matter
00:46 Why warmups may be overrated for hypertrophy
03:21 General vs specific warmups and static vs dynamic stretching
04:41 Static stretching and short-term performance tradeoffs
07:25 Stretching and injury-prevention evidence
10:08 FIFA 11, strength training, plyometrics, and multi-part warmups
11:42 Why plyometrics can build resilience
15:55 Mechanisms: temperature, oxygen uptake, psychology, and neural readiness
18:16 Sports-team warmups, coaching logistics, and specificity
38:29 Nick's real warmup routine and Milo's reaction
49:20 Milo's default warmup recommendation
53:07 Pain, injury, and adjusting the approach