Bros With Brains

Discussions between Aaron Scafi from Elite Strength and Ben Mayfield-Smith from Matter Athletica on all things related to strength training, coaching business, powerlifting, bodybuilding and more.

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Episodes

Saturday Jul 20, 2024

In this episode of the Bros with Brains Podcast, Ben & Aaron discuss the concept of "Balance", their experience with the sentiment, and where it begins to unravel when you really look at it. If you give to all areas at all times, are you ever really giving one area 100% in order to achieve it? Or is it better to go all in on one domain, achieve what you need, and then bring the next domain into focus?

Saturday Jul 06, 2024

In this episode of Bros with Brains, Ben & Aaron discuss the current trend of calling what has been known since the dawn of sensible training approaches "strength and conditioning" now all of a sudden hijacked and called, "Hybrid training". It is a passionate rant, please buckle up for a nerd session. 

#133 - Trusting The Process

Saturday Jun 29, 2024

Saturday Jun 29, 2024

In this episode of Bros with Brains, Ben and Aaron chat about trusting the process with your coach, and the addition of unnecessary complexities rather than sticking to the advice and methods given. 

Saturday Jun 22, 2024

In this episode of bros, Ben and Aaron tackle dumb movements that create trends, people who approach the trends like clones without additional advice, and why you shouldn't just believe someone because they have lots of followers. 

Saturday Jun 08, 2024

In this episode of Bros, with some brains... The boys dig into detail what occurs during the phase of post-prep. Why it is crucial to have a plan, especially first-timers, and why you are likely experiencing the symptoms that you are experiencing currently. You haven't failed, you just may not have known or were not prepared for what comes after show day. 

The Boys Are Back!

Friday May 31, 2024

Friday May 31, 2024

The boys are back, after some time away to attend to exciting business ventures, the boys are returning to recap what they have been up to and what is coming up next. Apps, training, and comp results are stacked in for this episodes line up. 

Friday Apr 05, 2024

In this episode of Bros with Brains, the boys discuss coaching on show day and what is required to support the client to stage on the day. The controversial look into how much is shared with the client on show day, what is relevant information, and what might be too much that overwhelms them.
 

Saturday Mar 30, 2024

In this episode of Bros with Brains, the boys dig into genetic influences on training, nutrition, and physique. How much influence do they play, if at all? 
 
 

Friday Mar 22, 2024

In this episode of BWB the boys go deeper on a revised subject that is making the rounds across social media; Testosterone. Why it is common for the general population to view testosterone as a taboo subject of health or to perceive it in relation to health based on what is a common understanding of it being mentioned by bodybuilders and olympians? Is it cheating or is it for optimal health? 
 
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Friday Mar 01, 2024

On this episode of Bros, the boys go deeper into understanding what Mechanical Tension is in the realm of Hypertrophy, ahead of the seminar tour on the East Coast. Enjoy!

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