#119 Stan Efferding on the Secret to Getting Jacked and Feeling Optimal

On today’s episode of the podcast, Stan Efferding breaks down the science behind the Vertical Diet, the mental side of training, and how he helped Jon Jones prepare for a fight. He also shares his take on hydration, cholesterol, and overtraining myths.Timecodes (Episode #119):0:00 - Intro0:00:09 - Stan reacts to Pat Davidson's clip0:08:16 - How Stan increased his squat by 100lbs0:14:15 - How Stan felt on 3g of test0:24:53 - What to do to increase testosterone0:27:21 - Training w Flex Wheeler0:30:05 - How to program your weekly routine0:35:09 - How Gavin will prep to compete0:41:14 - No need to use barbells?0:42:23 - How Stan trained Jon Jones0:56:52 - How much of failing is mental v. physical?1:01:13 - Do people over hydrate?1:04:56 - How to watercut1:12:22 - Does dietary cholesterol affect cholesterol levels1:24:42 - What is the vertical diet?1:32:52 - How do you feel about fasting?1:38:28 - Life for Stan now1:45:48 - OutroFollow The John Rondi ShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnrondipodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrondipodcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xuYMlfFAXUfReoHKGHjb6?si=e13220a9830e4463Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-rondi-show/id1670365515Follow Stan EfferdingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanefferding/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stanefferdingofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stanefferdingFollow Gavin AdinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavin_adin/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gatrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GavinAdinFollow John RondiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrondiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnyrondi#podcast #johnrondi