{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 481: Paul McIlroy Talks Even MORE Secrets of Perpetual Strength!","description":"Lightning has struck ONCE MORE, and the Hebrew Hammer and Paul \u201cBig Mac\u201d McIlroy are back under one proverbial roof once more to talk about some more of Paul\u2019s most hard-hitting, no BS insights into how to keep the Gain Train constantly rolling into the station year after year, decade after decade.  If you haven\u2019t already, I will encourage you once again to get:  - Paul's new book &quot;Perpetual Strength&quot; (which you can - and should - check out here:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.dragondoor.com\/products\/perpetual-strength-paperback\/)&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;- My 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challenge (which you can get for FREE at&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com)&amp;nbsp;   Now let\u2019s take a look at what all we cover in the episode: &amp;nbsp;  Introduction and Background (0:00-0:05)  - Aleks Salkin introduces Paul McIlroy - Recap of previous podcast episode - Recommendation of &quot;Perpetual Strength&quot; book  Relative vs. Absolute Strength (0:09-0:20)  - Definitions and examples from weightlifting - Comparison of strength across different body weights - Powerlifting and Olympic lifting case studies  Volume and Strength Training Principles (0:20-0:35)  - Importance of sub-maximal training - Motor learning and skill development - Building strength through repeated practice  Comfort Zone Expansion Method (0:35-0:50)  - Programming principles - Expanding strength across different rep ranges - Strategies for long-term strength development  Assistance Work in Training Programs (0:47-1:02)  - Incorporating supplementary exercises - Examples from professional powerlifters - Balancing main lifts and assistance work  Isometric Training Techniques (1:13-1:38)  - Types of isometrics - Measuring and programming isometric exercises - Applications in strength training  Pop Culture Interlude (1:35-1:45)  - Star Wars discussion - Potential movie sequel ideas  Closing Remarks (1:44-1:45)  - Recommendation of Paul's Facebook group - Potential future podcast collaboration &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Hammer Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alekssalkin.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36115575\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36115575"}