Strong & Free: The Natural Alpha Podcast

This is the audio from Leah's YouTube video interview with me. You can check out her channel at https://www.youtube.com/@LeahRobb. The following is her description of the interview. Sounded good so I didn't change it! "PEDs come up in discussion regularly in Arm-wrestling, whether by the athletes themselves or in comments by fans. Derek Smith recently suggested a weight cap. John Brzenk doubts the benefits of heavy PED use actually outweigh the negatives. Ryan Bowen has talked about trying for another kid but that his PED use have proved harmful. Larry Wheels talked openly about he 10 year stint on steroids, and his recent decision to switch to TRT. Older athletes like Michael Todd have talked about TRT making you feel like you can still be competitive. Then I discovered Travis Graham, from the youtube channel, The Natural Alpha - a powerlifter in his mid-40s talking about ways in which you can be and stay strong in a natural way. He has also recently started getting into arm-wrestling, so I thought I'd talk to him and hear his thoughts on the matter." I hope you enjoy the show

What could Hafthor, or any High Performance strength athlete, have done to prevent his pec tear? Learn how isometrics are the key. Buy Lifting Fuel and everything Alpha at thenaturalalpha.com

The human head weighs anywhere from 9-12lbs. When you throw it up during a squat, its like someone lifting the bar! Find everything me at thenaturalalpha.com Visuals to this Podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@thenaturalalpha

Is there a point where inclusiveness becomes and unfair advantage in sport? If so, how do we keep a level playing field while still being socially accepting? I address these issues as well as some controversial policies coming from the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport. Order Lifting Fuel, Get Free Training Programs, Subscribe to my YouTube Channel in this link! direct.me/thenaturalalpha

Talk to any strength coach and they will go on and on about the Central Nervous System being of chief importance. Well, they're right. Sadly we see a lot of pre-workouts based with "pump" or "fat burn" ingredients. What can we use as Strength Athletes that differs from the mainstream? Enter Acetyl L Carnitine. I explain how and why in this episode. Link to LIFTING FUEL. Use code ALPHA15 for 15% off. https://thenaturalalpha.square.site/ I also take a shot at being slightly political. But don't you think its high time we all got at least a little involved? Well I give you my 2 cents if you want to listen through.

Your "Who" is largely defined by your Titles. Some you give to yourself but a lot are given TO you from others. Regardless, all titles come with Obligations. That's life. But don't forget the most important thing about your. WHAT you are. I explain in this video

Is the fat in whey even bad for you? Or can it possibly help with growing muscle? What if you can actually digest lactose? This will surely be an ongoing debate for years to come, but here is some brief insight into both whey protein powders, the pros and cons of each and I leave you with a definite answer! You can also watch this, and every, episode on my Youtube Channel.

Whether its E.D. or you just want a little more horsepower under the hood. Try out these 3 hacks. I've personally tried them all and they work! No pills. Just Common sense and some ancient intelligence!

1. Uphill sprints place less impact on the joints that regular sprints, as well as create greater type 2 recruitment, thus sparring, or even, building muscle! 2. I talk about WHERE to buy grass-fed/finished beef. butcherbox.ca is a good start but the most cost effective is a simple google search. 3. Rest/Pause training is where you take a set to failure at 6-10 reps; wait 15 seconds; do another few reps to failure; wait 15 seconds; etc....until you can just barely squeeze out 1 rep. This is a variation of Heavy Duty training made famous by Arthur Jones, Mike Mentzer, and 6 time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates.

The Brassica family of veggies has a long history of keeping testosterone levels balanced. Find out what these are and how! The best reps for mass? Are you thinking 8-12? Think again. You're not wrong, but you're not entirely right. Stretching. We all need to do more of it, but is there an optimal time to do it? And does it actually create muscle? Listen in this clear and concise episode of direct action items that you can take to now to optimize your T levels! Thanks for listening. Travis.

Keto, SARMS, HIIT, Time Under Tension....All of these things can work. But they only work off a platform of Balanced Physiology. Too many times we reach for the shiny tools when we should be looking at the tool box! These ARE the NON Negotiable habits of Top Athletes, Actors, Strength Coaches, Bodybuilders, Health Coaches around the world. Please leave a review and let me know what you'd like to hear! Also, you can catch me on my Youtube Channel