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Welcome to the only fitness podcast you will ever need! Christoph and Paul discuss hot button fitness topics, interview gym-world individuals, and entertain with their anecdotes!

Hall of Gains and Hypertrophy Hall of Gains and Hypertrophy

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Welcome to the only fitness podcast you will ever need! Christoph and Paul discuss hot button fitness topics, interview gym-world individuals, and entertain with their anecdotes!

    HGH #80 - Ranking US Presidents On Physical Ability In Office

    HGH #80 - Ranking US Presidents On Physical Ability In Office

    In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph discuss the physical fitness of past US presidents. They rank the presidents based on their athletic abilities and physical appearance during their time in office.

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    00:00 Introduction and Idea for the Episode

    06:35 Ranking Joe Biden and Donald Trump

    12:42 Assessing Barack Obama's Fitness

    14:32 George W. Bush and Bill Clinton's Fitness Levels

    17:14 George H.W. Bush's Athletic Past

    19:09 Ronald Reagan's Fitness Level

    24:44 Gerald Ford's Successful Football Career

    26:31 Jimmy Carter's Hunting Skills and Fitness

    46:48 The Impact of Health Issues on Presidential Ability to Serve

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    • 1 hr 11 min
    HGH #79 - How to Assess Your Own Physique

    HGH #79 - How to Assess Your Own Physique

    In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph start the episode talking about the challenges of breathing while posing in bodybuilding competitions. The conversation shifts to discussing a person who recently went pro in bodybuilding and the benefits of training at a gym with experienced individuals. This episode delves some more into the topic of diets, specifically the carnivore and vegan diets. The importance of a balanced diet that includes both meat and plants is the key takeaway. They criticize the marketing tactics of the plant-based movement and highlight the drawbacks of processed vegan alternatives. Organic food and gluten intolerance is also typically part of this discussion in societ. They also explore how to look at one's physique in an unbiased manner and identify areas for improvement. They emphasize the importance of taking progress photos, comparing muscle groups, and detaching oneself from the subjective view. This includes the significance of weekly weigh-ins and the gradual progress that comes with fitness journeys.
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    00:00 Introduction
    02:04 Discussion about someone Going Pro
    06:20 The Journey to the Pro Level in Bodybuilding
    10:19 Limited Opportunities for Pro Bodybuilders in Massachusetts
    14:12 Debate about Veganism and Natural Instincts
    21:29 The Truth about Organic Food and Gluten Intolerance
    48:25 Assessing Your Physique Unbiasedly
    53:43 Comparing Muscle Groups for Strengths and Weaknesses
    56:38 The Significance of Weekly Weigh-Ins
    01:02:47 Patience and Long-Term Progress in Fitness Journeys

    • 1 hr 7 min
    HGH #78 - Balancing Other Hobbies with Fitness

    HGH #78 - Balancing Other Hobbies with Fitness

    In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph discuss Stoph's prioritization of golf and how it affects his fitness routine. Stoph explains that during the warmer months, when he plays golf frequently, he focuses on maintaining his physical performance rather than intense training. He adds a few movements to improve flexibility and strength, but overall, his training is more about staying active and preventing soreness. The episode then shifts to a discussion about the high prices of bodybuilding clothing brands like GASP. The episode revolves around the topics of Joe Aesthetics, force feeding during bodybuilding prep, and the struggle to appreciate one's physique in the moment. They discuss the importance of micro and macro nutrients, the challenges of capturing physique in photos, the difference between seeing someone in person versus in photos, and the growth of men's physique in bodybuilding. They also touch on the hobbies of playing golf and sim racing, and the importance of having multiple hobbies for a fulfilling life.




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    • 1 hr
    HGH #77 - Alter Split to Improve Upon Muscle Groups

    HGH #77 - Alter Split to Improve Upon Muscle Groups

    In this week’s episode, Paul will be discussing how you can alter your split/sets in order to focus on a muscle group(s) that you need to improve upon. This can vary between number of training days in the split, how many muscle groups need to be improved upon, and what set count/frequency could be utilized to improve on those muscle groups

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    • 44 min
    HGH #76 - Miss Alabama and Maryland Controversy

    HGH #76 - Miss Alabama and Maryland Controversy

    In this week’s episode, Paul and Stoph discuss  the recent winners of beauty pageants, including Miss Alabama and Miss Maryland, and the controversy surrounding their victories. They argue that the pageant circuit should focus on promoting physical health and rewarding women for their natural attributes. Paul and Stoph discuss various topics including transgender issues, population concerns, and the difference in size and strength between individuals. They also mention Eddie Hall's recent fight and the impact of weight and size in combat sports. Overall, the conversation explores the intersection of biology, privilege, and societal issues.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    HGH #75 - Mr. Olympia AI idea?

    HGH #75 - Mr. Olympia AI idea?

    In this week’s episode, Paul and Stoph discuss Paul’s official opinion on the RP Hypertrophy Strength App. Then they discuss a controversial idea around the Mr Olympia competition that Patrick Bet David had in December 2023 around the time of the 2023 Olympia.

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    • 1 hr 8 min

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