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Today I have a special throwback episode in memory of my friend, Matt Dawson.  As the Creator and Founder of Dawson's Peak, Matt was known for pushing the boundaries of human potential, breaking through mental barriers, and living a purpose-driven life.  Matt was an unbelievable human being, an inspiration to all he came across, and I hope you too find inspiration from his story.  How Matt turned life's lows into a life of purpose. [12:03] What does it take to climb the world's tallest mountains? [18:32] How Matt found a greater sense of purpose and helps others do the same. [31:35] What does a multi-record holding adventure athlete's training look like? [40:53] Why becoming your best self isn't just about you. [51:57]

Get main event ready - look, feel, and perform your best by going to BuiltOver40.com. For the highest quality supplements, that I use personally and with all my elite clients, go to RenegadeSupplementStore.com and save 15%. Do you have the champion mindset? Should you be focused on micros over macros? Are you overloading progressive overload? Get the answers to these questions, and more, in today's Q&A... Why more weight on the bar doesn't always lead to more strength. [0:25] Dealing with cranky shoulders or knees? Try these tips...[3:24] How to use carbs to get the most out of training. [6:20] Micros over macros? [8:35] The one thing all champions have in common. [16:26] ... And what you can do to level up your life. [18:04]

Download the blueprint for building a jacked, lean, athletic physique at BuiltLikeABadass.com. For the highest quality supplements, that I use personally and with all my elite clients, go to RenegadeSupplementStore.com and save 15%. Before I was training WWE Superstars, coaching elite athletes, and helping men transform their bodies and lives, I was a fat, weak, insecure kid who could barely lift a bar. In this episode, I'm opening up about the experiences that shaped me, how I reinvented myself, and what it took to turn my weaknesses into superpowers.  This one is more than sets and reps.  It's about overcoming adversity, finding your mission, and becoming the man you're meant to be... 2 of the most fateful days of my life. [0:20] How Renegade was born. [7:17] What it took to turn my weaknesses into superpowers. [17:15] Why fitness is so much more than fitness. [20:48] The true power of connection. [27:15] What will people say about you when you're gone? [31:42]

Download the blueprint for building a jacked, lean, athletic physique at BuiltLikeABadass.com. For the highest quality supplements, that I use personally and with all my elite clients, go to RenegadeSupplementStore.com and save 15%. Today I'm joined by my good friend, Dr. Sean Pastuch.  Sean is the founder of Active Life and the creator of "Live More, Hurt Less" - a movement built to help people stop settling for numbing their pain and start reclaiming the lives they were told were lost. Listen and learn how to live more and hurt less, get the most out of training, be the outlier, and much more... If pain isn't the problem, what is? [2:50] You're not too old, but... [10:22] What really causes the "itis" and what's the fix? [17:14] What happens when load exceeds capacity? [29:42] What are the 3 identities, and how do they shape your life? [37:15] Is there a downside to personal development? [42:10] When, and why, does range of motion matter? [50:30] How do you prevent injuries, increase strength, and stay athletic as you get older? [56:59] How do the stories you tell yourself create your reality? [1:11:43] Is being the most impressed more impactful than being the most impressive? [1:20:08] Grab his new book, Live More. Hurt Less., at drseanpastuch.com.

Download the blueprint for building a jacked, lean, athletic physique at BuiltLikeABadass.com. For the highest quality supplements, that I use personally and with all my elite clients, go to RenegadeSupplementStore.com and save 15%.  Your morning routine doesn't need to be a 26-step process that takes you 3 hours.  This is all you need to dominate your mornings, optimize your health, and perform your best... Every day.  Try this orange juice hack for improved digestion. [0:22] What's the ideal breakfast meal? [2:38] The key to improving your health. [8:05] When's the best time to take magnesium? [11:48] Does when you train matter? [14:48] 5 tips for optimizing sleep. [16:04] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Mentioned in this episode: LvlUp - Ultimate GI Repair

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Find out what failure really looks like, how to maximize results without burning out, and more, in today's Q&A...  Should you train to failure? And what does failure even mean? [0:24] What's the approach to building bigger shoulders? [6:43] Can you build legs with limited equipment?  [10:27] 4 simple changes that can eliminate your gut issues. [15:52] Is training a muscle group once per week enough? [19:31] How do you handle strength imbalances on unilateral exercises? [21:26] Sponsors Marek Health: Take the path to better health, optimized performance, and increased longevity at marekhealth.com - code JAY at checkout for 10% off. AG1: Improve your gut health and immunity, and boost your energy and recovery at drinkag1.com/jay. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Find out how to build a bigger chest, utilize intra-workout nutrition, and why your best training years might still be ahead...  Regardless of your age. From exercise selection to metabolic health, I've got you covered on how to build muscle as you get older. I'm also giving you a behind-the-scenes update on my recent travel, events, training sessions with some of the top WWE superstars, and much more... How professional wrestling changed my life. [11:51] This is why your chest isn't growing... And what to do about it. [18:12] The recipe for a mind-blowing pump. [22:44] How to add size to your legs as you age (no squats required). [25:54] The one factor you need to stop overlooking when it comes to metabolic health. [29:25] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Mentioned in this episode:  CM Punk trains for Cody Rhodes SummerSlam title match with Big E Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Can you cut without starving all day? How do you monitor your health without going to the doctor? Feeling stuck and looking to level up in life? I've got you covered in today's Q&A... 3 metrics that tell you everything you need to know about your health. [0:22] What's the best way to manage hunger during a cut? [2:52] Do you need intra-workout carbs? [6:57] This is how you eliminate toxic people. [8:32] The one thing keeping most people stuck in life. [10:17] Sponsors Momentus: For the highest quality supplements, look no further than renegadesupplementstore.com.  Built Over 40: Get main event ready - look, feel, and perform your best by going to builtover40.com.

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. CM Punk is on steroids?! Let the lazy nitwits tell it.  Find out the real "secrets" that separate the best in the world from everyone else, what to eat at every meal, how to increase athleticism, and more, in today's Q&A... Is there a trick for visible abs? [4:13] What to eat at every meal to look, feel, and perform your best. [7:34] Does too little fat crash your hormones? [11:53] Should you do isolation work before compound exercises? [14:56] What's the formula for increasing athleticism? [18:53] These character traits separate the best in the world from everyone else. [21:26] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Mixing things up in the gym can keep things interesting. ... But is too much variety bad for hypertrophy? What about zone 2 cardio? Does it negatively impact recovery?  Is drinking coffee on an empty stomach a bad idea? Get the answers to these questions, and more, in today's episode...  Is more variety better for hypertrophy? [5:56] Does zone 2 cardio negatively impact recovery? [17:02] What are the most underrated supplements? [17:23] Is coffee on an empty stomach a bad idea? [20:53] What's the real key to success? [24:34] Sponsors Marek Health: Take the path to better health, optimized performance, and increased longevity at marekhealth.com - code JAY at checkout for 10% off. AG1: Improve your gut health and immunity, and boost your energy and recovery at drinkag1.com/jay. Mentioned in this episode Renegade Supplement Store Built Over 40 Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Every daily habit is a vote for the man you're becoming. Whether that be the most elite, badass version of you. Or the version who plays small and wonders what could have been.  Confidence, leadership, and respect aren't things you're born with or learn from books.  They're the result of keeping promises to yourself, doing difficult things, and living to a higher standard. In this episode, I'm giving you the daily disciplines that separate high-impact men from everyone else. And giving you the blueprint to shift your identity, become the man who commands respect, and build a legacy that outlives you... Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Carbohydrates can be a complex topic.  Should you go low carb? What about carb cycling?  Does timing matter? The reality is, the answers will vary depending on where you are and what your goals are... Let's break it down in today's episode. Supersets are great if done correctly... Here's how. [0:26] Should you train to failure? [5:32] 5 ways to eliminate bloating. [7:23] Does the sugar content in juice matter? [14:28] Should you eat starchy carbs on non-training days? [15:13] Are you overtraining? [19:07] Does carb timing matter? [23:23] How do you deal with elbow pain when pressing? [26:24] Sponsors Marek Health: Take the path to better health, optimized performance, and increased longevity at marekhealth.com - code JAY at checkout for 10% off. AG1: Improve your gut health and immunity, and boost your energy and recovery at drinkag1.com/jay. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. What does progressive overload really look like?  It's one of the most important factors in building muscle, but also one of the most misunderstood.  Today I'm breaking down how you should be looking at progressive overload, what it means for your training, and answering more of your questions to get you looking, feeling, and performing your best...  You might be looking at progressive overload completely wrong... Here's why. [0:22] What are my top fiber sources? [11:22] How do you train biceps without killing your elbows? [15:57] Is too little fat destroying your hormones? [22:38] Do edibles compromise your fitness goals? [29:22] What are the keys to keeping your knees healthy? [32:10] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. Is comparison the thief of joy? Are you too old for barbell back squats? How do you find time to train when your schedule is already packed? Get the answers to those questions, the 5 biggest fat loss mistakes, how to build bigger arms, what you need to take your life to the next level, and much more, in today's Q&A... What are the 5 biggest fat loss mistakes? [2:39] How do you find time to train when time is limited? [4:31] 5 coaching cues to get the most out of dumbbell presses. [7:24] Are you too old for barbell back squats? [11:40] ... And what are the best barbell exercises? [14:07] Is comparison the thief of joy? [17:00] Sponsors LMNT: Restore health through hydration, and get a free sample pack at drinklmnt.com/renegade. Cured Nutrition: Use code RENEGADE at curednutrition.com and save 20% on the highest quality CBD products. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.

Kill your vices, sculpt your physique, and become unstoppable with my FREE 6-Step Daily Domination Blueprint. CM Punk got in the best shape of his life for WrestleMania 42... At 47 years old... And we only had 6 weeks! Find out what we did to get him there, how you can apply it yourself, what separates the best in the world from the rest, and more in today's episode.  My WrestleMania 42 recap. [1:38] How to modify your training to look your best. [11:00] This might be the most well-equipped gym I've ever been to. [29:09] What separates the best in the world from the rest? [40:32] How CM Punk got in the best shape of his life. [50:24] Sponsors Marek Health: Take the path to better health, optimized performance, and increased longevity at marekhealth.com - code JAY at checkout for 10% off. AG1: Improve your gut health and immunity, and boost your energy and recovery at drinkag1.com/jay. Want to work with me to transform your body and mind? Go here now.