The Mind Muscle Connection

Does Cardio After Lifting Prevent Muscle Growth, Fat Loss Mistakes, 4 Week Training Cycles and More w. Brandon DaCruz | Ep 743

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Brandon to dive deep into some of the most debated topics in evidence-b...

Can You Lose Fat At Maintenance? | Ep 742

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!A new study on body recomposition sparked a big conversation around maintenance calories, fat loss, and ...

My Case For Periodizing Your Nutrition | EP 741

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!A lot of people spend years trying to find the “perfect” calorie target and then stay there forever....

Body Comp 101: How to Actually Improve Body Composition | Ep 740

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with coach Bruno Araujo Silva, a coach based in Belgium, to break down a rea...

5 Most Common High Stress Load Avatars | Ep 739

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Most people are trying to do the right things, but they are applying them at the wrong time. So in this ...

Hyrox Training, Zone 2 Cardio, Fats In a Deficit, Calorie Cycling, and more | Ep 738

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!This episode is a Q&A episode where I go through a bunch of questions I’ve been getting from clien...

Fat Loss Habits, Hunger, Optimal Body Fat Range and much more w/ Brandon DaCruz | Ep 737

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!This episode is a collab episode with  with Brandon DeCruz, and you can also find this one over on his ...

7 Reasons Youre Working Hard But Not Seeing Change In Your Body Comp | Ep 736

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I deep dived into the 7 Reasons You’re Working Hard But Not Seeing Change In You...

Warm Up sets, Exercise, Rep Range, Cardio Recovery, etc. w/ Bryan Boorstein & Jordan Lips | Ep 735

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I have Brian Borstein and Jordan Lips back on for another roundtable to talk about...

If Above Body Fat Ranges, You Don't Need Surplus to Build Muscle or "Reset" Metabolism | Ep 734

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about If You’re Above These Body Fat Ranges You Don’t Need A Surplus To...

Body Comp > Scale Weight, Women and Maint Cals, Thyroid Issues, Postpartum and more w/ Lindsay Parker | Ep 733

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I have Lindsay Parker with me, also known as Lifting Lindsay, a coach who helps wo...

Strategies To Keep You Leaner, Stronger, and Feeling Good In Your Building Phase | Ep 732

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I deep dive into Strategies To Keep You Leaner, Stronger, and Feeling Good In Your...

What Losing 160+ Pounds Taught Him About Health w. Garret Query | Ep 731

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, Garrett Creary joins me to share his full transformation story, What Losing 160+ p...

How to Actually Approach Body Recomposition | Ep 730

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down How to Actually Approach Body RecompositionI go into what body recompositi...

How to Keep Making Progress During Busy Seasons w. Dr Eric Helms | Ep 729

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I catch up with Dr Eric Helms, a natural bodybuilder, coach with Team 3DMJ, and co-dire...

How Long Should a Training Cycle Be for Muscle Growth? | Ep 728

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m breaking down How Long Should A Training Cycle Be For Muscle GrowthI go into how ...

Managing Fat Loss During Performance Training, SIBO, and more w/ Laura Savino | Ep 727

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Savino, founder of EPN Nutrition and The Practical Athlete, who b...

Fat Loss Plateau? Here Is The Decision Process I Use With Clients | Ep 726

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I break down the Fat Loss Plateau? Here Is The Decision I Use With Clients. If you...

The Benefits of Eating At Maintenance w. Brandon DaCruz | Ep 725

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Cruz, a seasoned coach, fitness enthusiast, and host of the Cha...

Cardio For Lifters Over 30 (Benefits, Splits, Progressions) | Ep 724

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down Cardio For Lifters Over 30 (Benefits, Splits, Progressions)I go through th...

What Causes Cravings + How To Manage Them | Ep 723

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I deep dive What Causes Cravings + How To Manage Them.Cravings are something almos...

How Nutrition And Body Comp Can Add To Your Stress Load | Ep 722

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down How Nutrition And Body Comp Add To Your Stress Load. I walk through how st...

Resting Heart Rate, Alcohol and HRV/RHR, How to Speed Up Rercovery and more w. Dr Peter Tierney | Ep 721

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, Dr. Peter Tierney joins me to talk about Resting Heart Rate, Alcohol and HRV/RHR, ...

Update On My Health/Fitness/Bloodwork | Ep 730

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I give you an Update On My Health/Fitness/BloodworkI break down how I structure my...

What to Dial In Before Fat Loss, Under Recovery, Training at Night & more w/ Brandon DaCruz | Ep 719

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit with Brandon Cruz to deep dive about What Needs To Be Dialed In Before Fat L...

Finding the Body Fat Range Where You Feel and Perform Your Best | Ep 718

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into Finding the Body Fat Range Where You Feel and Perform Your BestI walk ...

My Thoughts On How Many Sets For Muscle Growth + What Impacts This | Ep 717

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down my thoughts on How Many Sets For Muscle Growth + What Impacts ThisI talk a...

Progressive Overload for Cardio, High vs Low Carbs, Human Dynamic Range and more | Ep 716

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I have Dr Mike T Nelson with me to talk about Progressive Overload for Cardio, Hig...

When Carbs Help With Recovery and When They Dont | Ep 715

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down When Carbs Help With Recovery and When They Don’tI walk through how over...

45% of Active Women May Be Underfueled. Here’s the Real Fix | Ep 714

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m diving into 45% of Active Women May Be Underfueled. Here’s the Real FixI talk t...

Bro Splits, TRT, Tracking Blood Glucose and more with Bryan Boorstein | Ep 713

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined once again by Brian Boorstein for a deep dive into Bro Splits, TRT, Tracki...

Circadian Rhythms 101 For Body Comp, Health, and Performance | Ep 712

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m walking you through Circadian Rhythms 101 for Body Comp, Health and Performa...

Artificially Low Maintenance Cals + How To Increase Your Maintenance Cals | Ep 711

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about Artificially Low Maintenance Cals + How To Increase Your Maintenance ...

Circadian Rhythms Explained: Light, Food Timing, and Metabolism with Alan Flanagan | Ep 710

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode titled “Circadian Rhythms Explained: Light, Food Timing, and Metabolism,” I’m join...

Intermittent Fasting 101 For Body Comp | Ep 709

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m breaking down Intermittent Fasting 101 For Body CompWe’ll go over the real...

Why Carbs Are Different for Everyone | Ep 708

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Carbohydrates have always been one of the most debated macronutrients in the fitness world, which is why...

Performance, Recovery, and Nervous System Regulation with Dave Marsh | Ep 707

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Dave Marsh to deep dive Performance, Recovery, and Nervous System ...

Strategies To Preserve Muscle and Accelerate Recovery During Injury | Ep 706

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I dive deep into Strategies To Preserve Muscle and Accelerate Recovery During Inju...

Post Workout Nutrition , The Frame Work I Use With Clients | Ep 705

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about Post Workout Nutrition, The Framework I Use With ClientsI walk throug...

Performance vs Aesthetics, Calorie Needs, and Gut Health’s Role in Performance and Physique with Dr. Mike Molloy | Ep 704

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mike Molloy, founder of M2 Performance Nutrition and coach to ...

What Can and Cant Happen At Maintenance Calories | Ep 703

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode of the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast, I dig into What Can and Can’t Happen At Mainten...

Why Some People Gain Less Fat on 1,000 Extra Calories | Ep 702

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about Why Some People Gain Less Fat on 1,000 Extra CaloriesWe’ll dive int...

Reverse Dieting, Muscle, & Metabolism After 30 (appearance on the The Allison Pavone Show) | Ep 701

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I’m sharing my guest appearance on The Allison Pavone Show, where we had a great...

Review of New Dietary Guidelines + My Foundational Nutrition Habits | Ep 700

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I take a deep dive into Review of New Dietary Guidelines + My Foundational Nutriti...

Ignoring These Signs? You Could Be Making Fat Loss/Muscle Gain Tougher | Ep 699

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about “Ignoring These Signs? You Could Be Making Fat Loss/Muscle Gain Tou...

Dr. Eric Helms - How Your Current Body Composition and Stress Dictate Your Strategy | Ep 698

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!This episode with Dr. Eric Helms was one of the most downloaded of 2025 so I wanted to bring it back as ...

Gut Health 101 For Body Comp | Ep 697

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m diving into Gut Health 101 for Body CompYou’ll learn how gut issues can si...

2025 Fitness Lessons/Learnings | Ep 696

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I share my 2025 Fitness Lessons/LearningsI talk about navigating sleep deprivation...

How My Fitness Changed Since Becoming a Father (Guest Appearance on The FIT FATHER CODE) | Ep 695

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m sharing a recent conversation from when I was a guest on the Fit Father Project P...

Fat Loss Misconceptions To Leave Behind in 2026 | Ep 694

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into the Fat Loss Misconceptions To Leave Behind in 2026From willpower misc...

7 Common Cardio Mistakes Lifters Make In a Body Recomp | Ep 693

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive deep into the 7 Common Cardio Mistakes Lifters Make In a Body RecompI’ll ...

The Science of Muscle Growth: Mechanical Tension, Hormones, and The Pump with Derrick Van Emery | Ep 692

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today's episode, I am joined by Derrick Van Emery, a natural pro bodybuilder, coach, and science...

How To Improve Your Metabolic Flexibility | Ep 691

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down How to Improve Your Metabolic Flexibility.You’ll hear how metabolic flex...

Sleep Biofeedback Markers, Low vs High Reps, Progressive Overload, Can Maint Cals Change | Ep 690

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I am answering a few questions about Sleep Biofeedback Markers, Low VS High Reps, ...

Bodybuilding vs Gen Pop Fat Loss, Fat Loss Sustainability Thresholds, Reverse Dieting and more with Peter Fitschen | Ep 689

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Peter Fitschen is back on the podcast for round four, and this one dives deep into Bodybuilding vs. Gen ...

Unpopular Opinion: More Muscle Isn't Always Better | Ep 688

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m breaking down my Unpopular Opinion: More Muscle Isn’t Always BetterI’m w...

New Research: What Actually Builds Muscle and What Doesn't | Ep 687

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m sharing a New Research: What Actually Builds Muscle and What Doesn’tI walk...

Metabolic Flexibility, Low Carb, and the Key Nutrients You Need with Mikki Williden | Ep 686

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Mikki Williden, PhD in nutrition, registered nutritionist, endurance at...

7 Recovery Killers That Make Body Comp Change Harder For Those Over 30 | Ep 685

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m diving into 7 Recovery Killers That Make Body Comp Change Harder For Those O...

A Strategy to Keep You Leaner and Healthier Year Round (Especially During The Holidays)| Ep 684

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s solo episode, we dive into the High Energy Flex Lifestyle — a sustainable approach to sta...

Chest Training, Volume, TRT, Sleep, Our Training Routine with Jordan Lips & Bryan Boorstein | Ep 683

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Jordan Lips and Bryan Boorstein to talk about Chest Training, Volu...

Some Things I've Changed My Mind On When It Comes To Building Muscle | Ep 682

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I walk you through Some Things I’ve Changed My Mind On When It Comes To Building...

A Strategy To Stay Leaner And Healthier During Your Build Phase For Those Over 30 | Ep 681

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about “A Strategy To Stay Leaner And Healthier During Your Build Phase Fo...

Volume For Muscle Growth, Body Recomp, Calorie Surpluses, Fasted Training and more with Jeremiah Bair & Brandon DaCruz | Ep 680

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this coaches roundtable episode, I sat down with Brandon and Jeremiah to talk through some of the big...

How To Feel Great This Holiday Season (And Not Feel Bloated, Puffy, and Stressed) | Ep 679

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about How to Feel Great This Holiday Season (And Not Feel Bloated, Puffy an...

3 Things That I Look For In Each Set To Build Muscle | Ep 678

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down 3 Things That I Look For In Each Set To Build Muscle.I share what truly dr...

TRT, PEDs, Advanced Fat Loss and the Line Between Health and Performance with Aaron Straker | Ep 677

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I catch up with IFBB Pro and coach Aaron Straker to talk about TRT, PEDs, Advanced Fat ...

Q&A - Aggressive Fat Loss For Women, DB vs Barbell RDL, How Long In Fat Loss and more| Ep 676

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I’m diving into Aggressive Fat Loss For Women, DB vs Barbell RDL, How Long in...

How to Get More Out of Calorie Tracking (and Eventually Stop Doing It) | Ep 675

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into How to Get More Out Of Calorie Tracking (and Eventually Stop Doing It)...

Beta-Alanine, Hydration and Stress, Vitamin D, and more with Dr. Nicholas Barringer | Ep 674

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Nick Barringer, a former Army Ranger, researcher, and perfor...

Reverse Diet Or Recovery Diet Post Fat Loss? | Ep 673

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I discuss Reverse Diet or Recovery Diet Post Fat Loss?I walk through the pros and ...

7 Biofeedback Markers I Use With Clients to Lose Fat and Build Muscle | Ep 672

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about 7 Biofeedback Markers I Use With Clients To Lose Fat and Build Muscle...

Hybrid Training for Lifters with Alex Viada | Ep 671

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, we have Alex Viada with us to talk about Hybrid Training for Lifters. We dive deep into...

What Impacts Training Performance, Training Cycle Length, Creatine | Ep 670

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode of the Mind Muscle Connection, I dive into What Impacts Training Performance, Tr...

Lisa is eating MORE calories… weighs MORE on the scale… but has her BEST body composition yet — in her 50s. | Ep 669

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I walk you through my client Lisa who is eating MORE calories.. weighs MORE on the...

VO₂ Max for Lifters: The Untapped Lever for Performance, Fat Loss & Longevity with Dr. Phil Batterson | Ep 668

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Phil Batterson to talk about VO2 Max for Lifters: The Untapped Leve...

3 Things That Determine Which Body Comp Approach I Take With Clients | Ep 667

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode of the Mind Muscle Connection podcast, I break down 3 Things That Determine Which B...

GLP-1s and Body Composition: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle | Ep 666

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I dive into GLP-1s and Body Composition: How to Lose Fat Without Losing MuscleI walk th...

How to Build a Stronger Brain: The 3S Model with Dr. Tommy Wood | Ep 665

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode of the Mind Muscle Connection, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood, neuroscientist, performan...

High Protein During Builds, Does Running Count Towards Steps, Do I Enjoy Working Out | Ep 664

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I answer four great questions that dig into High Protein During Builds, Does Ru...

Q&A- What’s a Good Lean Body Mass Number To Aim For (and How to Know If You’ve Reached It) and More | Ep 663

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I’m answering What’s a Good Lean Body Mass Number To Aim For (and How to Kn...

How Meal Timing and Movement Impact Fat Loss Efficiency - Brandon DaCruz | Ep 662

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, we dive into How Meal Timing and Movement Impact Fat Loss Efficiency with returning gue...

Over 30? You Need To Track This Number | Ep 661

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I break down Over 30? You Need To Track This NumberI dive into the power of restin...

Do You Really Need To Supplement? Supplements 101 | Ep 660

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m breaking down if Do You Really Need To Supplement?We’ll talk about common moder...

Progressive Overload for Cardio and Weights, Delt Training, and more - Bryan Boorstein | Ep 659

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Bryan Boorstein is back on the pod for another wide-ranging chat. We cover Progressive Overload for Card...

What To Focus On Outside of Fat Loss (Without Bulking) | Ep 658

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Today’s solo episode is all about What To Focus On Outside of Fat Loss (Without Bulking)I go deep into...

The Body Recomp & Performance Pyramid: What Really Drives Results (Nutrition Deep Dive)| Ep 657

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I walk through The Body Recomp & Performance Pyramid: What Really Drives Resul...

Why High-Volume Training Still Works for Hypertrophy - Steve Hall | Ep 656

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I bring back Steve Hall to talk through Why High-Volume Training Still Works for Hypert...

Q&A: Metabolic Adaptation, Perfect Form Myths, and Why Calories Alone Don’t Build Muscle | Ep 655

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I unpack the Metabolic Adaptation, Perfect Form Myths and Why Calories Alone Do...

Lessons From Not Tracking Calories In This Fat Loss Phase | Ep 654

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I break down the Lessons From Not Tracking Calories In This Fat Loss Phase.I cover...

Volume, Frequency, Fatigue, and Lengthened Partials with Daniel Plotkin | Ep 653

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Plotkin, a PhD candidate and researcher at Auburn University, to...

Q&A – Calorie Deficit Misconceptions, Building During Pregnancy, When Your Coach Won’t Let You Diet, and More | Ep 652

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this Q&A episode, I cover Calorie Deficit Misconceptions, Building During Pregnancy, When Your Co...

What To Do When Your Diet or Training Plan Stops Working [Final Call] | Ep 651

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!You’ve seen all the “rules”… fasted training, no carbs, never train on an empty stomach. But non...

Not Losing Fat After 30? Here’s Why and What To Do | Ep 650

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!You’ve dropped your calories, tracked everything, and trained hard but the scale’s not budging. In t...

Why Just Working Harder Stops Working After 30 | Ep 649

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!You’re doing everything right… tracking macros, lifting consistently, even pushing harder when progr...

Why Performance + Inputs Matter More Than the Scale (Performance Recomp Method Now Open) | Ep 648

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s solo episode, I dive into Why Performance + Inputs Matter More Than The Scale (Performance ...

Robustness, Anti Fragility, Breath Training, Nasal Breathing and more with Rob Wilson | Ep 647

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I sit down with Rob Wilson to talk about Robustness, Anti Fragility, Breath Traini...

Stubborn Fat Loss Troubleshooting (Without Dropping Calories Further) For Those 30+ | Ep 646

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I dive into Stubborn Fat Loss Troubleshooting (Without Dropping Calories Further) ...

Not Overweight But Not Lean Either? Should You Build Or Cut? | Ep 645

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I talk about Not Overweight But Want To Get Leaner? Should You Build or Cut?I shar...

Signs It’s Time to Pivot Out of Fat Loss (Guest Appearance) | Ep 644

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In today’s episode, I share a group coaching conversation with Kathy where we dive into Signs It’s T...