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The Jay Ferruggia Show

Jay Ferruggiajasonferruggia.com
If you're a high-achieving man over 40, who wants to get ripped, build muscle and be fully optimized, this is the premier show for you. Known as "The Transformation King", Jay Ferruggia has over 30 years experience in the fitness industry. He's a trusted advisor to WWE, UFC, MLB, NFL, LiveStrong, Schwarzenegger, and Fortune 500 companies. And there's no one better at helping midlife men make identity-changing transformations. You'll learn simple, cutting-edge strategies that will help you finally build the body you want… and keep it for life.
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#440: Fire Up Your Brain Speed w/ Michael Brandt

Michael Brandt is the CEO and co-founder of H.V.M.N. where the mission is to redefine the limits of human performance, metabolism, and longevity. Their latest product, Ketone-IQ, unlocks the benefits of ketones. Delivering nature's superfuel - proven to support energy, focus, endurance, and more - in one drink. Michael, and his team, are committed to building what's next in human nutrition and he's here today to share some of that information with you. Listen as we discuss: Eating for performanc...

Jun 29, 202247 min

#439: How to Optimize Your Training w/ Jason Brown

Jason has spent over 15 years training everyday athletes to become healthier, stronger, and better conditioned with his Conjugate x Conditioning method. As a combat veteran, former gym owner, founder of Jason Brown Coaching, and author of "Lower-body Training" via Human Kinetics, Jason has the knowledge, systems, experience, and education to help you get better results. Jason is a regular contributor for T-Nation.com , EliteFTS.com , serves as a presenter with the National Strength & Conditi...

Jun 24, 20221 hr 11 min

#438: How to Become a Super Ager w/ Jim Owen

Determined to get fit in his 70s, the 80 year-old former Wall Street executive, best-selling author, social entrepreneur and global speaker, Jim Owen, inspires others through his fitness journey and in his recent documentary film, The Art of Aging Well. Listen as we discuss: Why the cowboy code of ethics still matters today. [7:55] The keys to becoming a "super ager". [24:17] What you need not overlook if you're dealing with back pain. [34:50] Can you continually progress without exceeding your ...

Jun 17, 20221 hr 30 min

#437: How to Eat More, Drink Alcohol, AND Get Lean

I go all in. 100%. No excuses. No bullsh*t. And if you've listened to anything I've said or written over the years then you know I expect you to be doing the same. But is the all-in approach the only way to get lean? Is there a way to get jacked without sacrificing EVERYTHING? Find out the answers to those questions and more in today's Q&A. Do you have to completely cut out alcohol to get lean? [2:05] What do the fastest, most explosive athletes have in common? [7:13] What's the best way to ...

Jun 14, 202234 min

#436: Stop Being a B*tch

State of Emergency! Our society is f*cked. And has been for years. Are you a part of the problem or the solution? Are you making excuses for everything in your life or are you stepping the f*ck up and doing the work needed to get what you desire? Are you sheepishly complying or are you standing up for what you believe in? Are you living your life with intent or are you drowning your sorrows in a bottle of Jack every night? Success isn't easy. Living an unsatisfied, purposeless, meaningless life ...

Jun 08, 202224 min

#435: How to Grow Your Gym and Make More Money w/ Ryan Obernesser

Ryan Obernesser is the CEO of O.B. Training Inc., Gym Profits LLC, and creator of the Take Back Your Life 6-Week Challenge program. Over the last decade, Ryan and his wife have built O.B. Training into a specialty training facility that transforms their client's minds, bodies, and lives. Having made multiple 6-figure profits, Ryan now coaches gym owners on how to add more clients, grow their business, build amazing teams, and take home more profits. Listen as we discuss: The easiest part of star...

Jun 03, 20221 hr 25 min

#434: The Only Way to Actually Transform Your Body

Most people train for months, years, even decades without ever seeing dramatic gains. This should sadden, sicken, and frustrate the f*ck out of you. All that time and effort for little to no progress. That's because there are so many misconceptions and flat out lies about what actually produces results and qualifies as true progressive overload. Today's episode is gonna help you stop wasting time and start making gains. How to make the most out of your early morning workouts. [3:50] The dangers ...

May 27, 202235 min

#433: Pre-Workout Supps, Pain-Free Pressing, and Dieting Made Easy

Is there a better pre-workout supplement than coffee? What exactly should you be eating pre-workout? Intra? Post? Is there a simple way to get jacked without obsessing over macros? The answers to these questions, and more, in today's Q&A. The simplest approach to dieting [4:45] Everything you need to know about sled work. [9:15] The key to properly sequencing squats. [12:27] A quick trick to alleviate neck pain while pressing. [14:46] The best (and worst) thing you can do after training. [16...

May 24, 202248 min

#432: The One Mistake to Avoid in Your Fat Loss Journey

The path to losing fat and building muscle is likely the complete opposite of what you've read, heard, or seen on social media. Most of that stuff is horsesh*t. Having spent 30+ years in the game, I've seen what works. I've also seen what doesn't. And I'm here today to shed some light on a few of the biggest misconceptions, and put you up on a few mistakes to avoid if you're looking to maximize muscle gain and fat loss. The ONLY way to get bigger. [3:30] The biggest issue with most training advi...

May 20, 202230 min

#431: How to Instantly Improve Your Confidence

How are you showing up in your day-to-day life? Are people excited when you walk into a room? Does the energy immediately shift by your presence? Do you command respect, display authority, and attract winners? If not, it begins in the mirror. And I've got the advice you need to change it. Listen as we discuss: Can you gain muscle without adding body fat? [2:10] 1 trick to make squats and presses 3x more effective. [3:26] Do this to instantly change the way people see and treat you. [7:28] How to...

May 13, 202233 min

#430: The #1 Key Ingredient to Health & Happiness

It's tough to top iron therapy. That said, nothing I've found compares to this when it comes to health and happiness. You won't believe how this simple change can bring you health, wealth, and longevity. And it can be had whether you're in or out of the gym. Listen and learn my key to happiness, the holy grail of training, the best dumbbell squat variations, and more, in today's Q&A episode. What are the best DB squat variations? [6:22] One of the best lifting splits there is. [9:45] How sho...

May 06, 202252 min

#429: The Cheat Code for Getting Jacked & Lean

Are you training efficiently? Or are you like the countless others wasting time and energy every time you step into the gym? You probably fall in the latter if you're going at it on your own. And what's worse, you don't even know it. Junk volume, poor exercise selection, and inadequate pre-workout nutrition are a few of the issues I've seen over the years. And I'm here to address those, and many more, in today's Q&A. Training first thing in the morning? Here's what you need to know. [2:20] T...

Apr 29, 20221 hr 3 min

#428: Optimizing Gut Health w/ Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis is a preventative cardiologist and the author of the groundbreaking, #1 New York Times best-seller Wheat Belly. Dr. Davis champions insights and strategies that empower individuals in health. And he's here today to discuss the ways you can reverse aging, increase muscle mass, prevent and reverse disease, and optimize your health overall. You don't want to miss this one! Listen and learn: What are the three primary causes of disease and poor health? [6:10] A simple, inexpensive ...

Apr 22, 20221 hr 3 min

#427: Myth of Work-Life Balance, My Current Training Split, Virtue Signalling 24/7

Work-life balance, virtue signalling... We're bombarded with these, and the many other, cultural "norms" on the daily. Well, I think they're all bullish*t. After listening, you will too. Oh, and of course, we'll dive into some of your training questions to help you become the most dominant version of yourself both in and out of the gym. Listen and learn: How to master technique, and get strong as f*ck, on any exercise. [8:00] Are barbell good mornings a game changer? [14:23] The key to navigatin...

Apr 15, 202252 min

#426: How to Build Big Arms, High Carb vs. Low Carb, When to Take a Rest

Looking to add more muscle? Of course you are, and I've got the one thing you need to do to maximize your gains. Arms not busting out your sleeves like you'd like? Got you covered there as well. Is the carnivore diet gonna get you your leanest? Want to live until 110? Should you incorporate deload weeks to maximize training? I'm back at ya with the answers you need to get right for the summer in today's Q&A. Listen and learn: What's the most important factor for muscle gain? [3:55] How many ...

Apr 08, 202245 min

#425: Best Workout For Fat Loss, Building Muscle on a Tight Schedule, Training When Sick

In this episode I'm slaying some sacred cows, like I normally do. I'm also sharing my thoughts on overrated exercises, things I've changed my mind on, and explaining why I think a lot of people need to get punched in the face. After listening, I'm sure you'll agree. Questions answered include: The barbell row is a classic exercise. But is it any good? [5:22] Should you train while sick? [8:40] Why I hate dumbbell flys. [13:24] What's the best way to respond when someone's talking sh*t? [14:55] W...

Apr 01, 202252 min

#424: Do Pull Ups Suck, Is 1 Set to Failure the Best Way to Train, Is Stress Killing Your Gains?

Pull ups are on every top 10 exercise list out there. But does that mean they're really that great? Are they building your back or destroying your shoulders, elbows and wrists? Is there a better option? What about doing 1 set to failure versus a bunch of lower intensity sets? Are you wasting your time in the gym by doing too much and killing your gains in the process? Or is there a happy medium? Discover the shocking truth about these subjects and more in today's episode. What's the best thing y...

Mar 29, 202252 min

#423: How to Develop Lagging Muscle Groups, Increase Mind-Muscle Connection, and Improve Your Pressing

You asked the questions, I've got the answers! Ready to obliterate obstacles, set PRs, and get shredded for summer? Well, listen up as I answer: What are my top-five leg exercises? [7:52] What's the key to maximizing muscle engagement and establishing mind-muscle connection? [11:35] What's the worst thing you can do following an injury? [14:28] Does sport-specific training really improve in-game performance? [18:40] Is being lean... a luxury? [23:30] Am I a white supremacist too?! [25:25] Why I'...

Mar 25, 202253 min

#422: 3 of the Best Life Tips You'll Ever Hear

If you're satisfied living a life filled with mediocrity, this episode isn't for you. In favor of the participation trophy mindset? This episode isn't for you. If you enjoy being weak, fat, dissatisfied and undisciplined, this episode isn't for you. Content with being just another sheep in the herd? This episode isn't for you. But, if you're ready to separate yourself from the average, become your strongest version of self and dominate the f*ck out of life, then listen up as I give you 3 of the ...

Mar 18, 202219 min

#421: How to STOP Wasting Time in the Gym

Sadly, most people waste the majority of their best training years. And they end up with nothing to show for it. No appreciable amount of muscle. No visible abs. No impressive strength levels. They just spin their wheels and end up looking and feeling just like everyone else. Why even bother training if that's the outcome? There's a better way. And I'm gonna show it to you. Listen and learn: What training split to use for the best results. How to sequence exercises properly for more gains and le...

Mar 16, 202241 min

#420: Get Jacked w/ Calisthenics Plus Weights ft. Danny Kavadlo

Danny Kavadlo is one of the world's leading authorities on calisthenics, nutrition, and personal training. Put simply, he knows how to help people get jacked and strong AF. He's here on the Renegade Strength Show to teach you how to do it. Listen as we discuss: 5 truths you need to know about strength training. [23:38] 4 principles to live by if you want to achieve your fitness goals. [42:13] What is the real value of training splits? [45:58] How to optimize your physical AND mental performance....

Mar 09, 20221 hr 9 min

#419: Why 99% of People Who Work Out Fail Miserably

Don't do another rep until you listen to this episode. Seriously. Not a single one. I'm not exaggerating at all. You'll thank me after. I promise. Because after you listen to this episode your training will be changed forever and you will get SO MUCH more out of every workout you do. Can anyone say GAINZ? People have told me, "You can't teach THAT on a podcast." I said, "Watch me." I suggest taking notes and rewinding things I say 100 times over. Not just to hear my sultry voice. But to make sur...

Mar 04, 202241 min

#418: The Real Secret to Getting and Staying in Great Shape for Life

If you want to drop the excuses, cut through the bullsh*t and finally get in great shape... and stay there for life, give this episode a listen today. I answer your questions including: How should you eat for longevity? How should you train in your 30's? How do you build your neck? What's the best split for weekend warriors? How do you stay mobile while remaining strong? What's the best pre and intra workout drink? How to lose 20 lbs of fat before summer? Should you lock out on all exercises? Ho...

Feb 25, 202241 min

#417: The Best Lifting Split, Growing Your Glutes, & Should Knees Go Over Toes

If you're skinny-fat and want to build muscle should you do full body workouts, upper/lower or some other type of split? What should you do to grow your glutes and avoid pancake-ass syndrome? Should your knees go over your toes and what are the benefits or dangers? Get the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode. Sponsors: Kreatures of Habit - Nutritionally functional and essential ingredients added to delicious gluten-free oats. Use coupon code JAY20 to save. BiOptimizers - M...

Feb 18, 202235 min

#416: 7 Hardgainer Training Myths That Kill Your Gains

A hardgainer is someone who has a difficult time gaining muscle no matter what they do. Usually they're skinny-fat. But they could just be skinny. And they could just be fat. Either way, they have less than optimal genetics for this stuff. This struggle is amplified by every "hardgainer" article or training program giving you info that is 100% DEAD WRONG and the exact opposite of what you should be doing. In this episode I'm going to give you the TRUTH about how to get jacked and lean as a hardg...

Feb 12, 202245 min

#415: The #1 Secret to Building Calves

Everything we've told you for the last two years about the insane state of the world is now accepted as truth, even though it was "conspiracy theory," when I first said all of it. So really no different than all the other stuff I've been telling you about fitness for the last quarter century. Not accepted at first... No "studies to prove it"... Completely different from the norm. Then all the sudden everyone accepts it as truth and starts doing it. And this episode is no different. I rant on the...

Feb 05, 202255 min

#414: The Surprising Truth About Your Inner Circle

They want you to be weak, fat, confused, scared, relying on them, bitching, complaining, arguing. F*ck that. In 2022 we need to have higher standards than ever. We need to go all in and fully commit to personal excellence in our health, fitness, mindset, career, and relationships. To kick off this episode I'll be sharing my plan to rise above the bullsh*t and dominate 2022. I'll also be giving you my exact Pull/Push/Legs focused full body training template that listeners have requested for a lon...

Jan 29, 202245 min

#413: Paleo Made Easy with Robb Wolf

Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist, is the two-time NY Times/Wallstreet Journal best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his Healthy Rebellion Radio podcast, books, seminars, and as the co-founder of the best electrolyte drink on the market, LMNT. Listen as we discuss: Say goodbye to the diet wars. [7:43] Eliminate nutritional variability with the 7-day carb test. [10:36] Is white rice ...

Jan 15, 20221 hr 28 min

#412: How to Overcome Adversity: The Ultimate Guide

Marcus Aurelius Anderson is a mindset coach, best-selling author of "The Gift of Adversity," TEDx & global keynote speaker, proud veteran, and creator of the Acta Non Verba Movement and podcast. Listen as we discuss his unthinkable victory over death (twice) and paralysis, how he was able to use that adversity as his catalyst for greatness, and how you too can become a better human, leader, entrepreneur, and actualize success across all areas by embracing the adversity in your own life. Key ...

Jan 04, 20222 hr 4 min

#411: How to Improve Your Brain Power

Dan Freed, CEO of the forward-thinking nootropics company, Thesis, knows what it takes to optimize your brain chemistry. Thesis has helped thousands of people become high performers with customized nootropics that improve mental focus, attention, memory and energy. Tune in as we discuss his journey from high school dropout to earning his Master's degree from Yale and starting his company. Dan shares lessons learned along the way and gives you tips and insights on how you can enhance your cogniti...

Dec 31, 202144 min
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