Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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0:00- Intro
0:30- Charity donation
1:30- Background on Brian
5:00- Genetics
10:30- What is truly impressive?
13:30- Is it harder to draw motivation as you become more successful?
18:00- Training with Mike Israetel and Jared Feather
19:30- High training volumes
21:30- Deloading and periodizing
25:00- Recovery and supplements
31:30- Social media and phone addiction
37:30- The psychological benefits of exercising regularly
41:30- Thinking about the aging bodybuilder
43:00- Physical endeavors outside of bodybuilding
49:00- Strength comparisons relative to bodyweight
53:00- Dealing with criticism from others
1:01:00- Coaching as a long-term career
1:05:00- Where to find Brian

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