HIIT Gone Bad & No More Barbell Bench Press? with Mike Boyle

In this special anniversary episode of the Strength Coach Podcast (#424), Host Anthony Renna and Mike Boyle discuss Coach Boyle’s recent visit to a few gyms in Nashville, Ridiculous HIIT recommendations, Voodoo Flossing, the value of isolated shoulder work and whether or not you should put the barbell bench press to bed.

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Highlights of the episode:

- A heartfelt tribute to Rob Milani and his impact on the fitness community.

- A chat about Coach Boyle’s recent gym visits in Nashville with Gunnar Peterson and Brian Kula.

- We spoke about the controversial discussion: Is it time to put the barbell bench press to bed?

- Navigating the ridiculous recommendations by influencers

- Tips on using isolated shoulder work and the growing popularity of voodoo flossing for joint relief.

- Why and How Coach Boyle is using Voodoo Flossing

- Business for Unicorns segment with Mark Fisher exploring goal-setting frameworks inspired by “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Get Mark’s goal-setting framework by emailing him at Mark@BusinessforUnicorns.com

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Whether you're a trainer, strength coach, or fitness enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable lessons, heartfelt reflections, and game-changing training strategies. Don’t miss out!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:59 - 18 Year Anniversary Celebration

04:59 - Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play Insights

09:46 - Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle

10:25 - Coach Boyle Visits Other Gyms in Nashville

15:38 - 4x4 HIIT Training protocol

19:54 - How Hard Should You Train Effectively

20:42 - Defining "High" Intensity for Adults

22:00 - Starting with 10:20 intervals

23:20 - Why Adults Dislike Intervals

24:10 - Making Hard Workouts Manageable

27:10 - Individual Reactions to Hard Exercise

28:20 - The Best Exercise for Everyone

31:50 - Effective Shoulder Training Techniques

36:20 - Benefits of Hanging Exercises

37:54 - Flossing for Mobility

40:41 - Thanks and Closing Remarks