[AUDIO FIXED] Glycogen Loading, Lower Back Pain, PowerBuilding, & Physical Culture with Ben Pollack

Known for breaking his own all-time world record in bench press (744 pounds or 337.5 kilos), continuing to make consistent progress, and aiming to be the first person to bench 800 pounds.

Athlete whose deadlift world record of 432.5 kilos (953 pounds) in the 110 kg class was recently tied by Kahler Woolum in a three-lift meet.

Tied the deadlift world record in the 110 kilo class, pulling 432.5 kilos (953 pounds) at the end of a three-lift meet, which is considered slightly more impressive due to the context.

Currently holds the world record for any 17-year-old squatting 363.5 kilos (806 pounds). Mentioned in comparison to Jackson Powell's 800-pound squat.

A 17-year-old who squatted 800 pounds high bar in training, marking the second heaviest squat by a 17-year-old ever caught on video, showing immense potential.

Strongman who had a very close miss deadlifting 501 kilos (1104 pounds) in a training lift, indicating a strong run at Eddy Hall's world record, and later block pulled 540 kilos.

Current coach of Julius Maddox, potentially responsible for helping Maddox overcome a training plateau and achieve rapid progress in bench press in recent years.

Co-publisher of the monthly research review 'Mass' along with Greg and Dr. Eric Helms.

Co-publisher of the monthly research review 'Mass' along with Greg and Dr. Mike Zourdos.

A professional bodybuilder known for his intense training style, mentioned in relation to Johnnie Jackson's training.

A famous bodybuilder and actor mentioned as another prominent figure in fitness celebrity, compared to Jack LaLanne's era of fame.

A fitness celebrity who gained popularity in the 1980s, representing a later era of mainstream fitness rivaling Jack LaLanne's enduring television presence.

An extraordinarily influential figure in the history of fitness in America, known for pioneering fitness entrepreneurship and celebrity through his nationally syndicated TV show and for incredible feats of strength and endurance well into old age. He was the subject of Ben Pollack's PhD dissertation.

Jack LaLanne's widow, who donated a wealth of information about Jack LaLanne to the Start Center, making his life and career the subject of Ben Pollack's dissertation.

The first person to pull a 700-pound deadlift at 181 pounds body weight, trained by Terry Todd, and known for his unique rounded-back deadlifting style.

Considered by physical culture academics as the starting point of bodybuilding, a performing strongman with an incredible physique who inspired Bernard Macfadden.

A modern bodybuilder mentioned in comparison to the extreme muscularity of modern Superman portrayals.

A legendary bodybuilder, whose claim to be the 'ultimate powerbuilder' is debated by Ben Pollack, as powerlifting was not his primary focus.

Ben Pollack's PhD advisor at the University of Texas, a world-renowned physical culture historian, former 'World's Strongest Woman', and active figure in the fitness industry who runs the Arnold Strongman Classic.

Jan Todd's husband and a prominent figure in physical culture history. He trained lifters like Bob Peoples and Lamar Gant, and was highly regarded by Ben Pollack for his insights into strength.

Ben Pollack's coach, whom he plans to meet in the Netherlands while giving a talk about powerlifting and bodybuilding's relationship with media.

Mentioned as the US President whose heart attack on a golf course contributed to increased national concern over health and fitness in the 1950s, indirectly fueling the aerobics and cardio boom.

A bodybuilder who became famous by starring in movies like 'Hercules', contributing to the mainstream attention on bodybuilding from Muscle Beach.

A modern powerlifter mentioned as a potential candidate for 'best powerlifter of all time', in discussion with Lamar Gant.

A physical culture historian, professional powerlifter, and bodybuilder with a PhD in physical culture from the University of Texas. He coaches athletes, writes extensively for fitness sites, and researches the history of physical culture, focusing on figures like Jack LaLanne.

A powerlifter mentioned for his impressive strength in lower weight classes, capable of competing with much heavier lifters despite being relatively slim.

Inspired by Eugene Sandow to write a physical culture magazine and develop a publishing empire, also sponsoring early bodybuilding competitions.

A fitness personality who had an extraordinarily popular TV show in the 1960s, known for performing exercises in provocative clothing, serving as a rival to Jack LaLanne in the fitness space.

A powerlifter mentioned as a potential candidate for 'best powerlifter of all time', in discussion with Lamar Gant.

A bodybuilder known for training with Branch Warren and for his impressive strength in the big three lifts, with a best deadlift of around 800 pounds.

A lifter known for having severe scoliosis but still pulling enormous weights with a rounded back, trained by Terry Todd, who considered him the most impressive lifter of all time for his feats at low body weights.

A monthly research review co-published by Greg and his friends, Dr. Mike Zourdos and Dr. Eric Helms, that analyzes and summarizes recent sports science literature for fitness enthusiasts and professionals.

An academic center (likely at the University of Texas) that received a significant donation of materials related to Jack LaLanne, which became the basis for Ben Pollack's PhD dissertation.

A museum in the Netherlands where Ben Pollack is scheduled to give a talk relating powerlifting and bodybuilding to media.

A charity that receives a large percentage of profits from Mass subscriptions during their Black Friday sale, including 100% from new subscribers and 50% from current subscribers.

Where Ben Pollack obtained his undergraduate degree in finance and information technology.

A comparative meta-analysis titled 'Comparative meta-analysis of the effective concentrated hydrolyzed and isolated whey protein supplementation on body composition of physical activity practitioners' that examined the effects of different whey protein types on body composition, ultimately finding little practical difference between whey concentrate and isolate.

A network meta-analysis titled 'Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for treating low back pain' that investigated various exercise modes for treating low back pain, finding that most types of exercise are highly effective, with Pilates being most effective for pain and resistance training for physical/mental function.

A systematic review on glycogen replenishment that examined muscle glycogen depletion through different exercise modes and dietary approaches for replenishment, highlighting the importance of carbohydrate timing and amount.

A study that demonstrated the high variability of caffeine content in coffee, even from the same product and location, highlighting a challenge for precise dosing in competitive settings.

A 1998 study that initially theorized something in coffee inhibited the beneficial effects of caffeine, leading to a 15-year misconception in the fitness community until later studies replicated the findings.

A case-control study with a pair of identical twins titled 'Effects of light emitting diode therapy on muscle hypertrophy gene expression performance damage and delayed onset muscle soreness : case control study with a pair of identical twins', showing significant improvements in leg press, knee extension 1RM, muscle volume, and favorable gene expression changes in the twin receiving phototherapy.

One of several more recent studies that reinvestigated the ergogenic effects of coffee, generally finding that caffeinated coffee is comparable to caffeine supplements.

A study on untrained males doing eccentric knee extension training for eight weeks, where phototherapy significantly improved muscle thickness and isometric/eccentric peak torque of the quads.

One of several more recent studies that reinvestigated the ergogenic effects of coffee, generally finding that caffeinated coffee is comparable to caffeine supplements.

A fascinating study from the field of psychology showing that habitual coffee drinkers may experience enhanced performance on a simple reaction time task merely from the sight and smell of coffee, without ingestion.

A paper titled 'Coffee a useful source of caffeine pre exercise' which concluded that caffeinated coffee has similar ergogenic effects to caffeine anhydrous and that decaffeinated coffee does not detract from caffeine's effects.

A form of whey protein that was found to yield a statistically significant reduction in fat mass in one subgroup analysis, though the effect size was not practically different from whey isolate.

An ingredient supposedly in Biotest's 'Plasma' product, but its dosage is unknown due to proprietary blending.

A form of whey protein that did not show a statistically significant reduction in fat mass in one subgroup analysis, despite having a numerically larger effect size than whey concentrate, highlighting issues with interpreting p-values in meta-analyses.

A supplement criticized for trivial performance benefits in resistance training, contrasted with the more significant effects observed with phototherapy.

A high molecular weight carbohydrate marketed for recovery, which the speakers are skeptical about, noting that their own lab found no significant difference between different molecular weight carbohydrates for glycogen repletion.

Supplemental caffeine, which caffeinated coffee is now understood to be comparable to in terms of ergogenic effects, correcting a long-held misconception based on a single old study.

An ingredient supposedly in Biotest's 'Plasma' product, but its dosage is unknown due to proprietary blending.

Their proliferation is noted as coinciding with the change in how muscular physiques, exemplified by characters like Superman, were portrayed in media.

An inhibitor of muscle hypertrophy whose gene expression showed larger reductions in the identical twin receiving phototherapy, indicating a more favorable environment for muscle growth.

A marker of muscle damage, which was found to be lower in the identical twin receiving phototherapy, indicating improved muscle recovery.

Also known as phototherapy, this treatment uses light to improve acute performance, force output, oxidative metabolism efficiency, and accelerate recovery from resistance exercise. Emerging evidence suggests it can also improve longitudinal training outcomes like strength and hypertrophy across various populations.

A key signaling cascade implicated in muscle hypertrophy, which showed a larger increase in gene expression in the identical twin receiving phototherapy.

A German physical culture movement, influential in the West, focused on gymnastics and calisthenics, which was brought to the United States by German immigrant communities and integrated into broader physical cultural practices.

An inflammatory marker whose gene expression showed larger reductions in the identical twin receiving phototherapy, indicating reduced inflammation.

A movement in the mid-1800s that emphasized physical development as a way to honor God, marking a significant root of physical culture in the West and encouraging males to focus on sport and body improvement.

The starting point for one of Jack LaLanne's most popular feats, where he swam to the mainland handcuffed, highlighting his incredible endurance and mental strength.

Mentioned as a location Ben Pollack will visit to give a talk related to powerlifting and bodybuilding at the National Museum for Photography.

Suggested as a target for a new 'Cold War' to inspire a resurgence in physical culture and strength gains, specifically a 'battle of the giant plates' for deadlifts.

Often mistakenly believed to be the birthplace of bodybuilding, but was a key location for its growth due to the influence of media (movies) and many bodybuilders training there post-WWII.

Described as the 'hotbed of television programming' at the time Jack LaLanne's TV show began, contributing to his success due to his location.

An exercise modality found to be the most effective for treating low back pain itself, according to a meta-analysis, with a 68% chance of being the best therapy.

A coffee shop chain used as an example in a study demonstrating the high variability of caffeine content in coffee products, even when ordered consistently.

Where Ben Pollack earned his PhD in physical culture, known for its kinesiology program and pioneering work in the field with advisors like Jan Todd.

The company where Ben Pollack worked after his undergraduate degree before deciding to pursue a PhD in physical culture.

A prominent strength training website for which Ben Pollack frequently writes, covering topics related to powerlifting and bodybuilding.

A supplement company mentioned for its 'Anaconda protocol' and 'Plasma' products, which are criticized for ridiculous marketing and extremely overpriced, low-protein, high-carb formulations.

A character in films, notably portrayed by bodybuilder Steve Reeves, which helped popularize the muscular physique and bodybuilding in mainstream culture.

A strength sports and fitness website also mentioned as a platform where Ben Pollack writes.

A company specializing in strength equipment and education, for which Ben Pollack has occasionally written.

A fitness website mentioned for advertising highly branched cyclic dextrin as a key to recovery, which is noted as an example of scientifically questionable claims.

A superhero whose portrayal in comics evolved from a 'normal guy' in the 1940s-50s to a much more muscular physique today, coinciding with the proliferation of anabolic steroids and influencing popular culture's perception of strength and muscularity.