#106 Muscle Mastery and Social Media Sorcery: Unpacking the Secrets of Strength and Online Influence

Subscribe on Youtube!   🔗https://youtube.com/@becomingroninpodcast?si=KSmhTMvmrW5JfhXg     📌 Connect with Us: Subscribe to the Becoming Ronin Podcast for weekly doses of motivation and inspiration. Join our community on [Instagram (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/  https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/ and share your journey with us using #BecomingRonin100.     🎙️ Overview   In this conversation, Smitty and OB discuss various topics, including the bench press, squat, and deadlift numbers of bodybuilders like Lou Ferrigno. They also debate the preference for chocolate chip cookies over oatmeal raisin and crew necks over hoodies. The conversation then shifts to the impact of social media and the manipulation of algorithms. They discuss the dangers of consuming traumatic content and the misleading nature of documentaries. Finally, they explore the importance of posting despite negative comments and share insights on core training and rotational core exercises.   Takeaways:   🏋️‍♂️ Bodybuilders like Lou Ferrigno had impressive bench press, squat, and deadlift numbers. 🍪 Preferences for chocolate chip cookies and crew necks over oatmeal raisin and hoodies are debated. 📱 Social media algorithms can manipulate content and elicit emotional responses. 😔 Consuming traumatic content on social media can have negative effects on mental health. 💬 Posting content despite negative comments is important for personal growth and connection. 🔄 Rotational core exercises, like the technical standup, can be beneficial for core training. 🏋️‍♂️ Specialized physical preparation is essential for improving performance in specific sports or activities. 💪 Adding tension and intention to exercises can increase their effectiveness and intensity. 👜 Carries are a dynamic representation of core stability and can be used to train the whole body. 🧠 Neural priming and pre-fatigue techniques can help activate and engage specific muscle groups. 🏋️‍♂️ Neural priming can be applied to exercises like Cossack squats and other big lifts to enhance muscle activation.   🕒Timestamps   (00:00) Introduction and SAT Scores (00:29) Lou Ferrigno's Bench Press (02:18) Squat and Bodybuilders (03:16) Deadlift and Bodybuilders (04:41) Lou Ferrigno's Deadlift (05:34) Debating Cookie Preferences (07:02) Debating Crew Neck vs Hoodie (09:17) Social Media and Bots (10:45) The Influence of Social Media (12:09) The Impact of Twitter (13:33) The Tediousness of Social Media (14:45) The Negative Effects of Social Media (15:40) The Manipulation of Social Media Algorithms (16:17) The Dangers of Consuming Traumatic Content (19:03) The Flaws in Nutrition Studies (22:23) The Impact of Emotional Content on Social Media (24:18) The Importance of Posting Despite Negative Comments (26:13) Core Training and Ab Training (27:37) The Evolution of Core Training (28:07) Rotational Core Exercises (30:32) The Benefits of Technical Standup in Core Training (30:59) Specialized Physical Preparation (34:50) Plank 2.0 (41:51) Importance of Carries (46:44) Neural Priming and Pre-Fatigue (52:37) Neural Priming for Cossack Squats (59:40) Applying Neural Priming to Other Lifts     Connect with Steve: https://www.maxwellsc.com/   🌐 Website: https://www.becomingroninpodcast.com/   🔗 Connect with Us:  (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/ (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/   📱 Instagram:  @oberther @smittydiesel     👍 If you found this episode valuable, give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more insightful content, and share it with those on the journey to transforming their lives through enhanced self-mastery. Let's empower each other on the path to becoming our best selves! 💪   #BecomingRonin  #FitnessProgramming #WorkoutTips #OnlineTraining #FitnessJourney #FundamentalMovements #OptimalProgramming #WorkoutVolume #EmpowerYourFitness       SPONSORS:   Jocko Fuel https://store.jockofuel.com/?ref=xgsWFwqMzvQtsD Code RONIN10   Get 10% Off The Iron Neck: https://www.iron-neck.com/discount/AFFILIATE?rfsn=7380568.84f9bc2&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=brian.oberther     Get FREE LMNT with your first order! (The Cleanest Sports Drink on the Market) http://elementallabs.refr.cc/brianoberther   Get $150 off the premier cold plunge tank at: https://plunge.pxf.io/qnXvLN         EXTRAS Get Ageless Athlete: https://agelessathletesc.com Team Forever Strong: Https://trainheroic.com/foreverstrong