The Dark Horse Podcast
Episodes
Trying to Lose Weight? Listen to These 5 Things First
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to drop a few pounds? The 5 topics discussed in this episode can really help to steer you in the direction that's most appropriate for y...
Rep Ranges and Rest Periods Explained
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do sets of 5? How long should you actually rest between your sets? How are sets of 8 or 12 different from sets of 3 or 5? What is the differ...
Free Strength Template: How to Write Your Own Upper Lower Split
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking to alternate your training days between upper body and lower body, this podcast is for you. I'll talk about how to struc...
Free Strength Template: How to Write Your Own Pull, Push, Legs (PPL) Split
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our programming series with a pull, push, legs split (PPL). A fairly common way to program and the workouts tend to be a little shorter t...
Free Strength Template: How to Write Your Own Total Body Program
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Total body workouts are ideal for many people. Episode 23 will tell you precisely how to write your own total body split for maximum strength and mu...
The Best Nutritional Advice You'll Ever Get
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a ridiculous amount of "noise" surrounding nutrition. No shortage of self appointed experts telling you that they have the se...
5 Strategies for Strength Training at 40 and Over
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After listening to this episode you'll know how to keep the strength and muscle coming while also keeping joint stress at bay. You'll also...
I “weigh in” on Wegovy and Ozempic
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GLP-1 meds are all the rage these days. The fitness community is a mixed bag with some praising them and some saying to stay away from them. I’m...
Considerations For Hiring A Personal Trainer
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about starting your fitness journey and considering hiring a personal trainer to guide you along the way? The daunting task of select...
How to Build a Proper Fitness Foundation and BIG Announcement!
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is a strong fitness foundation needed? What needs to be present to achieve it? If you're wanting to start lifting and training but don&ap...
The Science Behind Artificial Sweeteners
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of conflicting and inaccurate information surrounding artificial sweeteners. Some believe them to be a certainty for putting your...
Home Gym VS Commercial Gym
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you spend the time and money to build out your own home gym or is it more beneficial for you to just pay for a gym membership? Episode 16 bri...
4 TIPS FOR BEGINNER (OR RETURNING) LIFTERS
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just starting out with lifting and going to the gym? Did you previously lift or train and take a break or some time off from it, now looking to get ...
CONSIDERATIONS FOR TRAINING YOUTH ATHLETES
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to improve the speed, athleticism, or explosiveness of a young kid and why it may not be what you think. Why a certain type of exercise is gener...
HOW TO BUILD DISCIPLINE AND CONSISTENCY
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I asked some clients and friends of mine what they felt was the number one obstacle they struggled with in terms of lifting, business, or just life in...
1 REP MAXING IS OVERRATED
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gonna get a bit controversial with this one for sure. I will provide 3 reasons as to why I feel that focusing on your 1RM as a strength metric is a ...
4 WAYS TO TRAIN SMARTER
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to feel better while training? Looking for more progress in your workouts? Want to feel better outside of the gym as well? Episode 11 has you...
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO RETHINK YOUR BENCH PRESS
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shoulder pain at the bottom of your bench press? Trouble locking out your bench press? Are you a longer limbed lifter, aging lifter, or just looki...
4 WAYS TO DEVELOP A VICE LIKE GRIP
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode number 9 discusses 4 ways to develop an insanely strong "vice like" grip. Grip is one of the most overlooked aspects of a lot of p...
4 STRATEGIES TO SCALE OR VARY YOUR WORKOUT
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE #8 WILL DISCUSS 4 STRATEGIES YOU CAN UTILIZE TO ADD SOME VARIETY INTO YOUR TRAINING OR SCALE YOUR TRAINING TO MAKE IT MORE CHALLENGING. WHE...
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO RETHINK YOUR SQUAT
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knee pain when squatting? Unable to achieve depth when squatting ? Have you plateaued your squat? This episode will discuss why you may want to ...
How to Nail Your Muscle Gain
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking to pack on some mass, this one's for you. Among the topics discussed will be the ideal rate of mass gain, I'll talk...
How to Nail Your Fat Loss
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'll be bringing to light 4 key points that I feel are often overlooked when attempting to drop body fat. I will break each of ...
The 3 Most Common Injuries and How to Avoid Them
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode stems from a question I received from a listener of the show. They wanted to know the 3 most common injuries. I answer their question...
#3 MINDSET: How to Overcome the Difficulties Surrounding Training Consistency.
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a very special guest on this episode of the podcast! She's both my biggest supporter and my toughest critic. The main topic of conve...
#2 The 5 BIG ROCKS of nutrition/recovery
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #2 is all about the 5 most important components (BIG ROCKS) of nutrition and recovery which I feel everyone could benefit from for overall hea...
#1 How to Properly Structure Your Strength Program (advice for new and advanced lifters).
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of The Dark Horse Podcast I'm gonna give you a checklist to start your strength training journey or to serve as an eval...