Episode 154: Elite Strength Coach Charles Poliquin on the importance of DHEA, pre-workout cortisol, and neurotransmitter testing

Top strength expert and highly sought-after coach, Charles Poliquin, returns to discuss the following:

The guys discuss the recent win by Holly Holm over Ronda Rousey
Charles shares his view of adding powerlifting to MMA strength and conditioning
Why is Charles a fan of neurotransmitter testing in order to evaluate and program for athletes
Charles shares the qualities of a good coach (as well as a smart trainee)
The guys talk fake weight plates and how fitness magazines sell the lie of hard training
Why has Charles given up on viewing testosterone as an anabolic marker in male athletes
Why is Charles a big fan of DHEA and why males should strive to have optimal DHEA
When is the best time to train, in order to make more gains
Why is it important to plan for success, in terms of your training
When is cortisol actually your best friend
Charles shares his feelings on alcohol and/or marijuana and anabolism. You may be surprised by his response
Charles shares some of his preferred recovery methods
What are some of the evolutions in training Charles has discovered at 54 compared to other years
How does Charles train, according to where he travels & why should you train where criminals train
Charles shares his views of the recent terrorist acts in Paris

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