318 episodes

Formerly the Muscle Expert Podcast. Ben Pakulski, the world’s top authority on intelligent muscle building and fat loss, gives us a simple-to-understand, deep dive into the complex world of building a body you love, and living your greatness. Weekly interviews with leading experts in a vast number of scientific fields focusing on health optimization (nutrition, sleep, hormones, mindfulness and mind set), strength, (both physical and mental), and muscle hypertrophy. Learn proven strategies for optimum life performance, whether it be in the gym, the board room or the bedroom; this is the blueprint for becoming the upgraded modern man. Ladies, this podcast is for you too. The topics, tips, and life hacks covered are essential for every individual who wants to upgrade themselves mentally and physically.

Muscle Intelligence Podcast Ben Pakulski

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 135 Ratings

Formerly the Muscle Expert Podcast. Ben Pakulski, the world’s top authority on intelligent muscle building and fat loss, gives us a simple-to-understand, deep dive into the complex world of building a body you love, and living your greatness. Weekly interviews with leading experts in a vast number of scientific fields focusing on health optimization (nutrition, sleep, hormones, mindfulness and mind set), strength, (both physical and mental), and muscle hypertrophy. Learn proven strategies for optimum life performance, whether it be in the gym, the board room or the bedroom; this is the blueprint for becoming the upgraded modern man. Ladies, this podcast is for you too. The topics, tips, and life hacks covered are essential for every individual who wants to upgrade themselves mentally and physically.

    Simplifying Nutrition for Muscle Building and Longevity #311

    Simplifying Nutrition for Muscle Building and Longevity #311

    90% of the men I speak to are frustrated and confused, and struggling with their nutrition. Luckily, these struggles are often not hard to fix if you’re willing to make the necessary adjustments.. which is critical to your health.
    You’ll discover what’s holding you back and how to overcome these issues. I dive into the foundational principles of nutrition for building muscle and a lean, healthy body.
    This episode simplifies the complexities to give you a clear framework to follow. You'll be able to consider not just your fitness goals, but also your individual context and factors influencing how you eat. 
    You'll learn:
    How to Keep Calories High, Burn MORE Fat, & Improve Metabolism
    The Foundational Principles of Nutrition for Muscle Building
    8 High-Impact Supplements that EVERY Man Should be Taking
    The #1 Lever to Help you Lose Fat AND Build Muscle
    The KEY Factor to Muscle Growth and the Science Behind It
    Get your free copy of today's episode guide at https://muscleintelligence.com/learn
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    • 47 min
    From Failure to Resilience with Ray “Cash” Care #310

    From Failure to Resilience with Ray “Cash” Care #310

    Most men my age had similar upbringings: "Suck it up. Be tough. Anger is bad. Aggression? Even worse."
    As we grew up, we were encouraged to stifle that which makes us men and as a result, many have opted for convenience and comfort over challenge and growth.
    That's why I'm excited to share today's amazing conversation with Ray “Cash” Care, which will help you break out of that box, turn rage and aggression into your greatest gift, explore outside the boundaries you set in your mind, and discover who you truly are.
    The conversation explains how to be a true masculine leader and have a greater impact on those around you… even if you’re feeling lethargic, unmotivated or complacent.
    Ray is a Navy Seal veteran, amazing human, and instructor of the Modern Day Knight Project... But above all, he’s a man who has overcome substantial adversity and come out the other side.
    This will light a fire in your belly. Throw on your headphones and have a listen.
    You'll learn:
    The T.E.A.M. Framework for Success How to Structure Your Day for Maximum Growth The BEST Positive Way of Channeling Aggression How to Break Free from Mental Boundaries Five Tips to Become a Strong Male Role Model Get your free copy of today's episode guide at https://muscleintelligence.com/learn
    Connect with Ray "Cash" Care:
    IG @raycashcare raycashcare.com Modern Day Knight project The Squire Program Support our Sponsors:
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    • 57 min
    Raise Your Standards and Prevent Long-Term Decline #309

    Raise Your Standards and Prevent Long-Term Decline #309

    At some point most men start to make excuses, stop placing demands on themselves, and lower their standards. Before they know it, they're in a downward spiral, and it feels like there's no way out.
    But here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way. You can raise your standards, demand more of yourself, and start making better decisions. 
    Today I want to share an incredibly powerful episode in which I discuss how to raise your standards, and maximize your performance and effectiveness in the gym. 
    You'll learn practical tips and strategies that you can use right away, to see better results and feel the difference in your workouts.
    Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about: 
    The Importance of Raising your Standard, and Simple Ways to Do it
    How to Set the Tone of Your Workout for MAXIMUM Performance
    The Role of Mobility Work and Activation Exercises for Muscle Building
    How to Get the MOST Out of Every Micro-Opportunity in your Daily Training
    The Best Pre-Workout Supplements to Incorporate into Your Plan
    And much more; get the full episode guide at muscleintelligence.com/learn. And don’t forget to get the best products for energy, relaxation, gut health, immune boost, brain performance, or any other benefit YOU need - click here to shop Organifi’s amazing products with 20% off.
    Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you’re interested, click here to see if you qualify.

    • 35 min
    Breath as a Performance Enhancer #308

    Breath as a Performance Enhancer #308

    When it comes to performance, health, fitness and movement optimization, the key is to find the first domino.
    The one that, when it falls, it brings all the other ones down with it.
    The same goes for your health. And similar to the single domino - it’s not always the BIG obvious thing. In fact, it’s usually the small, seemingly insignificant one that you may never have considered…
    I recorded this solocast to introduce you to the often overlooked lynchpin that will drastically improve your performance: the breath. 
    The opportunity that exists here to change psychology, physiology, and stress modulation is enormous… And the performance-enhancing opportunity is on par with anabolic steroids. It will increase your effectiveness and performance in pretty much everything you do.
    You'll learn:
    The #1 Efficiency Lever that Most People Miss
    How to Use Breath as a Superpower Within Your Training
    An Optimal Breathwork Cadence and How to Access Specific States
    A Simple Exercise to IMMEDIATELY Calm Your Nervous System
    A Simple Test to See How You’re Performing… Right Now!
    Get the full episode guide at muscleintelligence.com/learn
    Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you’re interested, click here to see if you qualify.

    • 28 min
    How To Permanently Transform Your Body #307

    How To Permanently Transform Your Body #307

    Have you ever paid attention to how many guys train at the gym everyday, but look the same as they did when they started? 
    I’m sure you know who I’m talking about.  
    It’s not that they don’t put in the time or effort, but that they don’t put the time and effort into the RIGHT things. 
    Because it’s actually pretty simple - what separates the goods from the Greats is the level of conscious awareness. It’s often HOW you do things that is far more important than WHAT you do.
    We get weaker by the day unless we become conscious of it and intentionally reverse it. 
    Not through mindlessly putting in a bit of effort. That might work for some time, but if you want to change your body or something in your life permanently… 
    It requires a shift in your identity, which is what I detailed out for you in today’s episode.  
    You'll learn:
    A 3-Tiered Process for MAXIMUM Body Transformation in the Gym
    Why Most People Waste Time and Sacrifice Results, and How to Fix it
    A Mindset Shift to Help you Love the Discomfort of Learning New Skills
    Why External Coping Strategies DON’T Work and What to Do Instead
    A Tool to Optimize EVERY Single Rep of Every Exercise
    Get the full episode guide at muscleintelligence.com/learn
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    • 27 min
    Flow State Mastery with Steven Kotler #306

    Flow State Mastery with Steven Kotler #306

    Ever had one of those moments when you were so focused on a business project or in the middle of a great workout and time seems to disappear? 
    You’re completely absorbed by what you’re doing and your performance, both mental and physical, shoots through the roof? 
    That’s what we know as the flow state – the optimal state of consciousness. 
    What most people don’t know is that flow is very trainable. And mastering flow is an incredibly powerful skill to have because flow can significantly accelerate learning and skill acquisition by 240 – 500%.
    On today’s episode, the brilliant NY Times best-selling author, Executive Director of The Flow Research Collective and one of the world's leading experts on Human Performance and Flow State, Steven Kotler, teaches:
    The Flow State: How to Use it MOST Effectively, and Recover From It
    How to Predictably and Reliably Reproduce High Performance
    What you NEED to Thrive in the Second Half of your Life
    How to Gain New Levels of Cognitive Superpower in your 50s & Beyond
    The Challenge/Skills Balance Ratio to Optimize Flow
    Get your copy of the episode guide with the processes and steps outlined in this episode at muscleintelligence.com/learn
    Support our Sponsors:
    Get 10% off ALL BiOptimizers products at bioptimizers.com/muscle10 - I never leave home without MassZymes, MagBreakthrough, and SleepBreakthrough. Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you’re interested, click here to see if you qualify.

    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
135 Ratings

135 Ratings

XP Southside ,

One of the Best Health and Optimization podcasts out there.

Ben is always impressing me with the broad scope of expertise he brings as well as his guests to really help maximize people’s ability to optimize their health and overall wellness. Each episode packs a punch.

g manghat ,

Ben dropping bombs

Ben helped so much on my muscle building journey by giving the foundation to build on

Daniel Letourneau ,

Goodbye Pal

I tried to get back into this podcast, but I just can’t get past Ben’s self-righteousness. He did introduce me to Andrew Huberman and Ashleigh Van Houten, and for that, I will always be grateful.

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