Ep.#190: Mike Gillette returns to talk his 4 dimensional training system, training with all-around badass Dennis Rogers, substitute exercises for Olympic lifts, the benefits of training with rings, sandbags, & more

09/30/16 • 73 min

Popular guest, Mike Gillette, returns this week to discuss the following:

Mike returns to discuss his training system and how one of his previous info products led him to seriously reevaluate his training philosophy
Mike describes the basis of his 4 dimensional strength training program
What is positional strength and why is it important
Due to joint issues, how does Mike replace Olympic lifts in order to address velocity exercises
Why does Mike favor the sandbag for overhead pressing
What led Mike to training with rings, before their popularity via Crossfit
Mike shares how he got into feats of strength training, as well as how he connected with Dennis Rogers
How does Mike mesh the skills necessary to help athletes perform at high levels transcend to everyday citizens working in high risk work situations
How does competition in MMA, or simply going to the gym, compare to the recent presidential debates

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Mike Gillette's website: http://mikegillette.com

Popular guest, Mike Gillette, returns this week to discuss the following:

Mike returns to discuss his training system and how one of his previous info products led him to seriously reevaluate his training philosophy
Mike describes the basis of his 4 dimensional strength training program
What is positional strength and why is it important
Due to joint issues, how does Mike replace Olympic lifts in order to address velocity exercises
Why does Mike favor the sandbag for overhead pressing
What led Mike to training with rings, before their popularity via Crossfit
Mike shares how he got into feats of strength training, as well as how he connected with Dennis Rogers
How does Mike mesh the skills necessary to help athletes perform at high levels transcend to everyday citizens working in high risk work situations
How does competition in MMA, or simply going to the gym, compare to the recent presidential debates

All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

Listen to exclusive LLA Podcast Premium Episodes for Patreon Subscribers Only. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
Project Child Save: http://projectchildsave.org
Warrior Angels Foundation: http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles: http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
Mike Gillette's website: http://mikegillette.com

Mike & Sincere return this week to discuss the following:

Mike discusses the benefits of ginger & how to supplement with it
How is curcumin a major testosterone booster & how does it benefit prostate health
What is curcumin's relationship to inflammation, learning, and depression
How can pets benefit from curcumin
What is the correlation to gut health and joint health
Mike and Sin share their UFC 203 predictions
The guys discuss the new LLA show listener subscription model

All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
Warrior Angels Foundation: http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles: http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
Project Child Save: http://projectchildsave.org
Dr.Gordon's website: http://tbimedlegal.com

Top strength coach and popular T-nation contributor, Christian Thibaudeau returns to discuss the following:

Christian discusses how trainees are into the art of "seduction"
What are the top two mistakes for natural trainees
Christian shares specific issues of performing too much assistance work
Why does Christian choose the sumo deadlift & is it more beneficial than tradition deadlifts
How does Christian attain optional nutrition, in spite of extensive travel schedules
Is there any benefit to performing explosive movements/exercises before performing a max set exercise
Why is high-rep Olympic lifts problematic & how does effect the most experienced high level Olympic lifters
Christian shares how to make a Crossfit experience beneficial
Christian shares his views on tabata workouts
Why is Christian anti-stimulants, including pre-workout supplements
What are Christians go-to supplements
Christian shares his stance and experience with low carb diets
What are the 3 most important things a diet should do
Christian shares his view of the Westside Method and why so many people get it wrong