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The Daily Swole
Recorded LIVE every single day since May 2016. Papa Swolio holds a double doctorate in both logic and common sense, as well as over 20 years of educational and professional experience making sick f*cking gains. Join Papa and the SwoleFam as we discuss training, nutrition, psychology, current events and more. NO JABRONIS ALLOWED.
Episodes
The Daily Swole#852 - Pump Up Those Humps! (LEG DAY)
It's time to get those humps pumping! Talking legs, glute activation, rep schemes, volume variables and some solid Q&A.
The Daily Swole#850 - MUSCLE MONDAY - Get Some LONG HEAD
Full breakdown and discussion about building muscle, implementing yoga and psychological strategies, and dissection of the long head of the triceps brachii.
The Daily Swole#849 - Headline Twunts (NEW RESEARCH STUDY)
Open discussion about some "new research" that turns into headline grabbers very quickly. It is one of the foundational problems with how information is…
The Daily Swole#848 - Open Q&Anus
That's right! Open Q&Anus today for a Saturday Swole - It's just like a regular Q&A, but Papa Swolio style! Great questions and a fun episode as always.
The Daily Swole#847 - Carnivore Diet
It is gaining popularity and is an interesting contrast to the more recent vegan trends. There are no definitive answers on the efficacy of this style of…
The Daily Swole#846 - Waiting For Motivation
Motivation is a fleeting emotion that comes and goes. Most people wait to be inspired, and they end up waiting for a LONG, LONG time. This is one of the most…
The Daily Swole#845 - Training Your ABS
Abdominal training is one of the most highly targeted areas to get the "holy grail" of muscles popping out...but how is it BEST to approach training in this…
The Daily Swole#844 - Strength Or Size? (The Right Approach)
Having the right approach to your training and injury prevention is essential. This episode delves into the proper mentality to have when digging into your…
The Daily Swole#843 - Muscle Monday - Rotator Cuff
Full 3D breakdown of the rotator cuff muscle group and it's importance in stabilizing the shoulder and preventing acute and chronic injury.
The Daily Swole#842 - The Weakest "Muscle" In The Body
This isn't quite a muscle by anatomical standards, but VERY similar in how it needs to be trained.
The Daily Swole#841 - Heavy Weights VS Light Weights
Deciding on which to use for your particular goals depends on whether you are able to continuously learn and listen to your body. Light weights are the…
The Daily Swole#840 - This Is Your BIGGEST Mistake
This is your biggest mistake and is a massively negative influence in your life. It will affect your fitness, your mental AND physical health, and can…
The Daily Swole#839 - You Don't Know TRAP
The trapezius is a largely misunderstood muscle group and is a major reason why people end up looking like turtles or having shoulder issues. This episode…
The Daily Swole#838 - Big FAT Excuse (Body Shaming & Fat Acceptance)
Directly addressing the growing social prowess of the fat acceptance and body shaming movement which seriously needs to stop. Epic rant, discussion, and TRUTH.
The Daily Swole#837 - Conquer Your Inflammation
Inflammation in the gut is a common reason for weight-loss struggles, auto-immune issues, skin conditions, mental disorders and overall wellness. If you are…
The Daily Swole#836 - MUSCLE MONDAY - CALVES (Baby Cows)
3D breakdown of the calves and why mechanically they are unique in the body and some strategies on how to approach your training.
The Daily Swole#835 - REAL TRAINING (FUNCTION)
Performing exercises that actually APPLY do your daily habits, whether it is work, performance for sports, or just basic function around the house.
The Daily Swole#834 - Why I Don't Push Supplements
The supplement industry is overrun with BS and inconsistency. Even more important, is the distraction that supplementation causes for people who need to focus…
The Daily Swole#833 - So You Want To Bulk??
Bulking is a simple approach that takes relentless consistency and discipline - this is the main reason why so many people fail to bulk properly.
The Daily Swole#832 - Isolation Exercises
Focusing on the importance of isolation movements that will help overall strength and performance output for compound, multi-joint exercises.
The Daily Swole#831 - Fermented Foods (SAUERKRAUT EXPOSED)
Fermented foods, namely sauerkraut and how they can populate the gut biome and help re-establish balance in your body.
The Daily Swole#830 - Cheat Meals
How much do cheat meals REALLY affect your training? Is it simply a one-day thing, or could it be catastrophic to your overall results?
The Daily Swole#829 - MUSCLE MONDAY - LATS
Full 3D breakdown of the Latissimus Dorsi, discussing origins and insertions and more importantly, the actions of the muscle and how to fully engage your lats…
The Daily Swole#828 - How To Change Other People
How to get other people inspired to take better care of themselves. Many questions coming to my inbox about getting a spouse, parent, friend, or co-worker…
The Daily Swole#827 - Your Forgotten Gains
These muscle groups are often neglected which leads to decreased performance, poor aesthetics and overall imbalance with the body.
The Daily Swole#826 - Oysters, We Like It RAW
Health benefits of one of nature's most powerful foods - of course with the colorful commentary and some interesting social Q&A topics towards the end!
The Daily Swole#825 - Free Your Feet! (Barefoot Shoes & Training)
Barefoot training is often looked at as a "fad" when in fact it is the natural approach to how a human should move. Discussed here are proper running mechanics…
The Daily Swole#824 - GET HUMPING
It's the mid-way point of the year...it's essentially the year's hump day. Are you making the BEST decisions you can to ensure this holiday season won't…
The Daily Swole#823 - How To Indulge Without OVER-Indulging
Being on the road OR just in your normal daily travels, being prepared and moreover, understanding the implications of your decisions make a HUGE difference in…
The Daily Swole#822 - Muscle Monday (GLUTES)
This episode breaks down the glute complex and why it is important as the base of the core. We also discuss the impact that having "weak" glutes can have on…
The Daily Swole#821 - Exercise Without Exercising (NUTRITION TOO)
How can you exercise more all day and improve your health WITHOUT multiple gym visits? Why is it important? Also, we get into a great discussion about…
The Daily Swole#820 - Teen Attacked For Deadlifting (NO JOKE)
This video is absolutely ridiculous and was sent to me via DM for me to check out. Apparently this teenager in Montreal was essentially assaulted by another…
The Daily Swole#819 - Push Yourself (Nutrition & Gains)
Your food and progress is up to you and NO ONE else. You can't blame anyone for your preventable illnesses and diseases. The ability to make positive change in…
The Daily Swole#818 - Eat Your Food Beesh! (Nutrition Discussion)
Going deep on the beef game and the FUNDAMENTALS of logical human nutrition. What do you believe in? And do those beliefs originate from propaganda or actual…
The Daily Swole#817 - The Lebron James of Muscles (PEACH TRAINING)
The glutes are king! If you have trouble with developing legs, or suffering from chronic back and knee problems, the glutes are likely weak and need to be…
The Daily Swole#816 - Build Your Gym Brain
Don't just move like a zombie through your training. Understanding what you are doing will help you be more creative and consistent with your approach…
The Daily Swole#815 - Muscle Monday - Pectoralis Major
Scientific breakdown with 3D virtual model of the pectoralis major's origins, insertion, actions and exercises that most target this muscle. Hope you enjoy…
The Daily Swole#814 - Flavor Isn't Always Function (FOOD TIME)
Your body searches for flavor in natural foods. It is how we have survived to get the proper nutrients for thousands of years - but what happens when science…
The Daily Swole#813 - Saturday Swole Q&A
Open Q&A but AMAZING victim rage to get the show started. This is a massive problem with people NOT getting results. Don't fall into the trap of this mindset!
The Daily Swole#812 - DO YOU EVEN LIFT BRO??
We had a fun time today didn't we? Everything from thongs and old man balls in the gym to someone coming into MY house and telling me how to do my show. For…
The Daily Swole#811 - Ground Up Fitness
Fitness and Nutrition from the ground up - how you should approach both of these with concepts with the same mindset. More importantly, a TON of engaged Q&A in…
The Daily Swole#810 - The Best Will Win
Full discussion about what it takes to get shit done, covering nutrition, inflammation, discipline and more. Great success stories in the Q&A as well.
The Daily Swole#809 - Frank Alamule
Frank is no "newbie" when it comes to training. Battling through injuries and years of training he has come out the other side with an entirely new approach to…
The Daily Swole#808 - RELATIVE GAINS
Measuring your progress is important to understand what you need to do to keep going. It is also important to measure your progress relative to where you've…
The Daily Swole#807 - Humans LOVE Teams
Whether is the nutrition train (Vegan vs. Meat) or something more social or political (even sports), people LOVE to have their team and their support system…
The Daily Swole#806 - Swole Saturday Q&A
Great Q&A session from IG Stories and of course the LIVEstream on all platforms. Nutrition, training, beard care, eating human meat and more......
The Daily Swole#805 - You Are Who You Were (BRAIN GAINS)
This hell of a mental episode is packed with philosophy, nutrition and strategic approach to fitness and life.
The Daily Swole#804 - Sphinx Push-Up
The sphnix push-up is an exercise that can be done at home OR in the gym and designed for all levels. This has been a popular exercise for the last 20 or so…
The Daily Swole#803 - Carlos In The House
Carlos is in the crib and we discuss nutrition, philosophy and more! Great episode to sink your teeth into.
The Daily Swole#802 - Strength IS Results
Discussion of the difference between the various types of strength and why it is important to train for strength but not necessarily MAX strength. Also some…
The Daily Swole#801 - Professional Fitness Sheep
The fitness industry is ripe with people just playing "follow the leader" and completely ignoring the fact that a "CPT" after your name does NOT qualify you to…
The Daily Swole#800 - Sacrifice For The SWOLE
Great episode featuring Q&A and some inspiration for getting your grind on daily for self-improvement in fitness and your personal life.
The Daily Swole#799 - Intermittent Fasting and Nutrient Timing
There is much to be said for WHAT you are consuming rather than WHEN you are eating it. This episode covers the disparity between counting calories, different…
The Daily Swole#798 - Aim To Achieve
If you set the goals high, you are more than likely to fail, get discouraged and eventually...QUIT. Let's avoid that by restructuring our approach to training…
The Daily Swole#797 - Inflammation From Your Food
Inflammation is a defensive response to foods that are NOT meant for our bodies. There is much bio-individuality from person to person, however, there is a…
The Daily Swole#796 - Luke Kempin
Luke is currently finishing up a degree in Exercise Science and moving deeper into bodybuilding. This episode includes video breakdowns of deadlift and barbell…
The Daily Swole#795 - Connor Collins
Getting into strength training, eating to gain and some of the misconceptions around what it takes to put on strength and muscle. Tons of valuable content in…
The Daily Swole#794 - The Reverse Crunch (STRENGTHEN CORE)
The reverse crunch is an extremely valuable exercise that gets practiced incorrectly FAR too often. In this episode, I bring up a video into the live-cast and…
The Daily Swole#793 - Lose Fat or Get Yoked
Do you struggle with building muscle AND losing weight at the same time? Of course you do, that's why it is not the best approach to your training and…