92. Paul Carter

In this episode we have a special guest joining us, Paul Carter! Paul is a hypertrophy and body mechanics expert, and shares his insight with us. We definitely learned a lot in this one, and think that you will, too! Be sure to pack a lunch, though, as this is a long one! Where to find Paul: Instagram: @liftrunbang Yoke Squad: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/lift-run-bang Join The NXTXLVL Show Private Forum! https://www.facebook.com/groups/199807844615950/?ref=share Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalva7 @primeandglory @mikenillespt Timestamps: (Intro) Paul Carter and pet peeves (3:00) How Paul built his online presence (15:10) Paul’s thoughts on barbell movements for hypertrophy (27:23) Weighing mobility vs optimizing per person (32:48) Scapular retraction during bench press (40:48) form under load (47:36) Context matters and spinal flexion (52:54) Learning and applying new things (54:35) Frequency and volume (1:04:26) Length-Tension Relationships (1:07:34) Key takeaways for training hypertrophy (1:19:34) Dad bods and making life easier (1:23:36) Paul’s powerlifting experience (1:26:40) Friendship and bodybuilding (1:31:14) Paul’s eating habits (1:36:21) “There’s nothing wrong with being hungry” (1:41:16) Paul’s Trolls (1:45:00) Lightning Round (2:05:24) Where to find Paul and Outro