8. GZCL Method - Cody Lefever

01/10/24 • 76 min

Cody Lefever (aka GZCL) has established a cultish following for his training programs, coaching, and extensiveness of free resources on his blog (Swole at Every Height) and the Reddit community. You can find Cody's GZCL Program and Jacked & Tan 2.0 for free on Boostcamp. https://www.boostcamp.app/cody-lefever/gzcl-program-gzclp https://www.boostcamp.app/cody-lefever/jacked-tan-2-0 Podcast timestamps: 0:00 Cody Lefever (GZCL) intro 3:00 How does it feel to be a popular program creator? 6:40 Will there be a GZCL Program 2.0? 9:30 How is GZCL Program 2.0 different? 13:40 The brilliance of GZCL Program 16:40 Program roadmap from new lifter to advanced 21:10 High volume trend? 23:00 The 3 principles of progress 26:15 What are the 3 biggest lessons you learned past 5 years? 26:30 Lesson 1: work capacity 30:20 Lesson 2: training variables 36:20 Lesson 3: rest days 47:50 What is it like lifting at high altitudes? 58:20 What’s it like running a gym? 1:03:20 Why strength training is important for everyone 1:09:10 How should older people (50+) start strength training? 1:15:00 Where to find Cody?

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7. Deadlift Masterclass - Bryce Lewis

Bryce Lewis, a distinguished powerlifter and four-time national champion, has set records in both the USAPL and IPF. Renowned for his expertise, Bryce is passionate about sharing his skills and knowledge through The Strength Athlete (TSA) powerlifting coaching services.

In our comprehensive discussion, we focus on the quintessential exercise: the deadlift. Bryce offers his insights on various aspects, including the differences between conventional and sumo deadlifts, their application in powerlifting versus bodybuilding, the safety of back rounding, and the nuances of deadlift techniques such as stance width, toe angle, shin angle, and belt positioning. Additionally, he addresses overcoming deadlift plateaus, effective deadlift programming, and cultivating the right mindset for setting new personal records.

You can find Bryce's FREE beginner and intermediate programs on the Boostcamp App. https://www.boostcamp.app/bryce-lewis...https://www.boostcamp.app/bryce-lewis...https://www.boostcamp.app/bryce-lewis...

Podcast Timestamps:

00:23 Bryce introduction

02:21 How does bodybuilding training play into powerlifting?

04:30 Deadlift for powerlifters vs bodybuilders

08:21 Is sumo cheating? Do you see rules changing?

12:14 How to determine your optimal stance?

18:40 Will training sumo make you better at conventional? Vice versa?

22:56 Difference in technique from beginner vs intermediates?

24:45 Is back rounding safe? How to round back to deadlift more?

32:42 Deadlift every day experiment

37:45 Stance width. Narrow or wide?

43:30 Toe angle. Straight or angled?

45:30 shin angle. Forward or vertical?

46:45 Belt position. Low or high?

48:50 Bracing. At top or bottom?

52:35 Full Stop or Touch and Go?

56:50 How to overcome deadlift plateaus?

1:03:00 Bryce Lewis free powerlifting program

1:03:50 How does bodyweight changes affect deadlift?

1:07:25 Does squat improve deadlift strength? Deadlift specialist?

1:10:45 Bryce’s mindset when attempting a deadlift PR

1:15:35 Bryce’s most memorable deadlift

1:17:00 Positive vs negative mindset for deadlift PR

1:22:00 How to find Bryce

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9. Transition from powerlifting to bodybuilding - Dr. Eric Helms

In this interview, I asked Dr. Eric Helms about how a powerlifter can transition to bodybuilding. This episode is for lifters who have been primarily doing strength training, but now want to look more aesthetic and build muscle. Is Starting Strength good for building muscle? How should powerlifters change their training? Lagging muscle groups for powerlifters? Favorite bodybuilding exercises? Is soreness an indicator of progress? Can you build muscle while losing fat? Timestamps: 0:00 Eric Helms bio and coaching experience 11:36 History of powerlifting & bodybuilding 20:30 2010s recommendations: Starting Strength, 5x5, Madcow, 5/3/1 29:50 Should beginners still do Starting Strength? 55:15 How can intermediate powerlifters transition to bodybuilding? 1:00:30 What are common lagging muscles in powerlifters? 1:05:17 Actually training failure, shortened and lengthened positions? 1:20:04 Is soreness a good indicator of muscle growth? 1:24:39 Most effective exercises for lats, biceps, and calves? 1:33:36 Can a powerlifter build muscle while cutting? 1:42:45 Where to find Eric?