#64 Social Experiment, Learning to Think, Mike Mentzer's Secret to Hypertrophy

Overview:    Today we are joined by a Becoming Ronin alumn, Chris McGowan.   This episode kicks off with OB performing a social experiment between Chris and Smitty that tests (strains?) their friendship. We then transition to talking about the purpose of education, the ethics of paying to be verified on Instagram, Mike Mentzers tricks for hypertrophy, and signs of overtraining. The episode wraps up with Smitty and Chris reminiscing about the funny story of how they met in the gym.   Timestamps: [0:00] Intro [2:27] Social Experiment - The Prisoner's Dilemma [15:30] Smitty's Relationship Epiphany [20:03] Learning HOW to think [29:00] Paying to Be Verified on Instagram [35:06] Awards vs Rewards [37:34] Mike Mentzer's High Intensity Training [50:03] Signs of Overtraining [1:01:00] The Funny Story of How Smitty and Chris Met     SPONSORS: Jocko Fuel https://store.jockofuel.com/?ref=xgsWFwqMzvQtsD Code RONIN10   Get 15% off the NuRecover Portable Cold Plunge!: https://www.nurecover.com/discount/BRIAN23382   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     FOLLOW US Instagram  (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/ (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/     EXTRAS Team Forever Strong: Https://trainheroic.com/foreverstrong Instagram  (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/ www.infinityithaca.com (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/ www.dieselsc.com