Ben Pakulski Talks Building Muscle, Legs & More

[@eleanorday1854]

I loved this Mike. Such an insightful, thought provoking and educational interview. I got into bodybuilding in order to develop more mental strength that I could use in my everyday life. It’s been extremely beneficial in stress management & well being...and it’s great to look good lol

[@frankiegunnz8066]

How long have you been working out?

[@sudhirjoshi8888]

Ben should be on JRE

[@madimakes]

Sudhir Joshi except his voice sounds just like joe - it’s gonna be confusing hahah

[@ebg3624]

What an amazing story. Breaking the cycle of abuse and poverty is one of the hardest accomplishments, he is inspirational in many ways, physically and emotionally

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

What an awesome fellow Ben is. Humble, articulate, brilliant, and honest makes this chap a champ in my book. Great talk, Ben.

[@BC4SelfImprovement]

I started following Ben this year and I admire this man so much. Great interview and discussion- thank you😊

[@BC4SelfImprovement]

@jorge rodi yup i know him, interesting biohacker for sure

[@SiimLand]

Awesome podcast. Ben is such a tranquil guy yet a beast at the gym.

[@Highintensityhealth]

Siim Land Agree, Thanks good man!

[@giorgioanastasios4734]

Ben is one of the most knowledgeable as far as trainning. Period.............

[@dakotasonney2142]

I started following Ben because of his extreme amount of intelligence on body building. But I continue to follow him cause of is extreme amount of intelligence on life

[@laurentbriere8825]

Ben Pakulski is a very genuine, down to earth guy!!!! Very generous with histrue knowledge and advice and expertise)!!!!

[@psicomonista]

came here curious over types of training, hit button within 8 minutes over complete awe for such an unreserved essential sharing of his story. Everything I heard was a summed up psychotherapy with a healing life journey, and what makes this even more awesome is that I heard this from a fitness professional: whole health, whole people! Thank you for showing a person can achieve this, much like olympic competitions

[@leoniabrahams5586]

Thank you for your honesty. truthfully refreshing and how your journey to and through Bodybuilding made you realise how much your physical aspect was affected by childhood experiences. Its great how you healed your soul...

[@SioLazer]

The timing of this interview is just spot-on. Bikes and yoga for years. I started weight training in January and just this week, it really started to click. I practice the mind-muscle connection in the saddle and on the mat but was checking out in the gym. This week it all came together! It's amazing hearing his story and journey. Thank you!

[@leannebahuaudbradley569]

Wow! What an incredible interview packed with info I can apply immediately. Made me re-examine my program and rethink how to rethink my goals.

[@KAS470]

I love how Ben is popping up everywhere, or at least seemingly so. I found him randomly about a year ago, but it seems like he's getting popular now, which is amazing. He has a lot of good shit to say. I respect this guy big time. I'd definitely say he is someone who I look up to in terms of mindset and how he holds himself. Good interview man!

[@MrServer1]

So cool! Been watching Ben for years, he is smart and a great communicator, really looking forward to this interview. Thanks Mike!!!

[@6789uiop]

same

[@twodimensionsjhr]

What exactly is metabolic stress? From what I gathered from this podcast, is it basically reduce rest time between sets, do super sets? How does it apply to powerlifting? Do you stop lifting heavy weight and just do more drop sets?

[@Highintensityhealth]

twodimensionsjhr Creatung lactic acid, so things like super-sets and short rests.

[@ukaszmacio7191]

Hi Mike, i recently came across your channel when I was looking for info on ketosis. I saw a lot of your videos by now and they are super informative. I love them. But this, this is probably the best video Ive ever seen on YT. The fitness - power/body building approach presented by Ben is the most individual and clever way a person can work out. The gratitude and humbleness found in this interview are totally awesome. Also a couple fantastic life advices. Thak You very much for doing it for us! The information provided in Your videos is making many people's lives better.

[@finalstartfitness4473]

2 of my favorite podcast on one show!! I needed this talk mike!!

[@Highintensityhealth]

Final Start Fitness Thought you’d like this one good man! Was a blast for sure.

[@saraburda8563]

WOW loved this interview ! Your content is spot on and has so much variety, thank you so much for your contribution to health, science and fitness!

[@Highintensityhealth]

Sara Burda Appreciate you, Sara! Thanks

[@TylerMillsftw]

It's funny this came out the same week I went from a 4x8 of heavy weights with up to 2.5 minutes of rest between sets, to 6-8x12 of lighter weights with 1min max rest between sets... and it's killing me in a good way lol.

[@jjjuhg]

I did the same and i train each muscle only once a week , only 2 high intensity sets , while other 2 or 3 i consider them warm ups or a way to get to the heavy sets- i stop before i feel any burn, only warm- no need to exhaust the muscle with small, medium weights. After those 2 sets i stop thinking every time " i could do other 2 strong sets ", but i have to say no. Heavy duty - Mike Mentzer style. The idea is that those 2 sets i force 2 or 3 reps (waiting a few seconds and trying another rep...and so on) i grow incredibly fast and i m natural. Before i was training about 12 sets and did not grow much.

[@frankiegunnz8066]

@@jjjuhg I dont get It.

[@bashka5743]

Ben is a super star i meet him in Melbourne Australia he showed me the best triceps workout .. he was in the middle off training and he still made time for me he is the best in guy so humble .. I love learning off ben he is the smartest Bodybilder on the planet all the best mate From your friend Bash ka 👍👍💪💪💪

[@SquatFull]

Thanks, Ben, for pointing to contracting muscles. That is the reason for learning the muscular system regarding muscle structures, and their origins and inserts have been an essential part of my weight training. It's the key to muscle-mind connection and determining exercises.

[@HumbleFit]

Damn, what a great interview. Ben is a pioneer for us educated meatheads

[@Highintensityhealth]

902Fizzy He sure is. Thanks for tuning in!

[@briank4175]

You should most deffinetly try mike mentzer too! The classic Plato esk philosopher strongman

[@seeker_anna1340]

Wow! I was not expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. I abandoned bodybuilding almost 20 years ago. I started ballet 4 years ago. I was surprised to hear you speak about body mechanics and targeting muscles in a similar way to a master ballet teacher. Love your ideas about parenting too!

[@nikitaonassis6090]

Wow. Now I know what I did wrong. I am always running on cortisol. I used to squat 20 sets 50 reps 350KG when I was in my 20's. I don't look like a body builder trying to put on size. Had the strength without the mass. Always heart thumping, more breaking down than building up. Resting 1 min or less between sets. All this information not available then from all those muscle mags. Very grateful for this. Hope maybe one day to come under coaching, better late than never.

[@BC4SelfImprovement]

How am I just finding this? Love this guy for real.

[@crux123451]

This is probably the most useful and informative thing that I’ve listened to in a long time. Thank you.

[@NeoCrowne]

Fantastic interview! Intelligent questions and fresh, insightful answers. Loved it!

[@patriknn1]

Great interview! Made me rethink a couple of things.. 😀👍

[@Highintensityhealth]

Awesome!

[@1111supercoolguy]

Keep this up guys, some of the best content period.

[@txbeachlife]

Great information on ketosis, IF and weight training. I have been trying to fine tune this in my workouts👍🏼

[@brindlebeard]

Great information, thanks Mike.

[@jaredcorreafitness9666]

Quality interview from a super knowledgeable guy. Great stuff 💪🏽

[@Sarah-uf9mt]

Just going to say I love all of your videos, but this one is so insightful, and I agree with what Pheonix Rising said as well. Really, I think these are so useful! I know I'm a woman and my goal is be lean and small but have muscle, but i just love the way of thinking and promoting people to think about their exercises and do what works for them.Not everyone can do the same thing and get the expected result. Either way love it!

[@METAL__MECHANIC]

I feel like in almost 20 years of lifting I've never learned to properly recruit my muscles. Definitely plan on hitting up a training camp at MI40 while I am still living in Florida.

[@ericrobbins6418]

Been doing 5×5 for a couple of months I'm going to start doing sets of 10-12 reps tommorow especially on bench dead and squat

[@4DT44]

Phenomenonal interview as usual!

[@SuperNegawsklov]

WOW !! So much valuable information !!! Thanks a lot, going to the gym with a different mentality !!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🏆

[@markmiller4013]

Another really informative and deep interview that can create sparks out there to change life’s !

[@greveeen]

Great video seriously, love it

[@UNGETABLE7]

Coolest interview I’ve watched in a long time now.. Thank you! ✌️

[@greveeen]

About mouth breathing, look into Mike Mew and his reasearch about facial structure. He is a pioneer in the field of orthodontics

[@Highintensityhealth]

greveeen Cool, I’ve learned a lot of what I know on the topic from Mark Burhenne, DDS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTPdKt_bJqirbM

[@lone-wolftrader3913]

Very good video Mike. I just started listening to your content. You've had some very kick ass people to chat with. Great info! They're like books in tape for me lol

[@lafa16]

Proud of this canadian!

[@bmxcrew]

The pressure of having Ben as a Dad.... eek

[@qthirteen13]

Hey Mike have you heard of Mito Red Light? I’m wondering which to try first...JOOVV or Mito Red Light.... also can the smaller versions do whole body treatment in a reasonable amount of time (like a couple hours or so) ? I don’t mind moving the device around different parts of my body in the evening before I sleep if I can save a few hundred dollars lol

[@Highintensityhealth]

Mike Bracciodieta No I haven’t. Have had great results with Joovv so that’s my go-to.

[@qthirteen13]

@@Highintensityhealth would love to see you review it one day. Thanks Mike... p.s. keep giving us info on how to do backyard farming...hopefully one day all Toronto districts (currently only few are zoned :-( ) will allow people to keep small amounts of chickens as long as we promise to keep away from roosters lol

[@introvertedly_booked]

1:26 book idea is fantastic!! I really hope this happens!! I definitely could have used it when I was younger.... Think it would have been a game changer.... Please do it!!!😊

[@1111supercoolguy]

Two of my favourite guys.... Amazing

[@Sinha010]

I tried 50 lighter rep sets with rows and my arms have been on fire fire for 4 days. Feels great to feel that again.

[@twodimensionsjhr]

Excellent podcast! :D .

[@travisgrenke]

who is the guy Ben mentions as one of his mentor bodybuilders? Peter Sheason?

[@matthewblackbear3187]

Yup. This guy is a G.

[@RoryHolland111]

This is epic and brilliant !

[@lukeydukey20]

Ben is the best.

[@Uppaah]

When is this being uploaded to iTunes?

[@highgreenful]

this is amazing

[@deannamutzeldc6314]

This was SO on target!!!!! 👌🏻 yes!!!

[@08robertb]

Mike when Ben mentioned nasal breathing does he nose breath throughout the work on his set or just during the recovery to bring his heart rate down.

[@mackers5205]

Wow, inspiring!

[@flash_gordy8415]

tryna inhale thru the nose with this bowl mannn

[@1fes323]

Ben no doubt could have been Mr.O for sure. His back is crazy as well.

[@kalibmaxwell6394]

What the name of the starch Ben named

[@user_375a82]

Wow! Super interesting video!

[@victoriavzvodnaya8650]

Wholesome!

[@musclewarlord]

Great interview love this but what’s the motive behind both of yall standing up the whole time my legs got tired just watching this

[@u4ious]

The best . He is a good soul

[@rapidjoespeed]

I’ve always been confused by Ben if he knows so much why is he not Mr’O yet jay Ronnie and Dorian train basically and have 18 Olympia titles, (just a thought no disrespect intended) ✌️

[@entitiessoul]

Ben has the body he just wants to live longer.

[@METAL__MECHANIC]

He said near the top of this interview that he fully believes he would have been if he didn't have kids. After that he realized bodybuilding wasn't important to him any more. We will never know, but as with most sports, the best coaches usually weren't the best players. Ben was top level regardless. Only 1 guy can win.

[@Sinha010]

Becker Because they drink anabolics for breakfast.... Without any milk.

[@Tmr2010]

Good shit, Ben

[@Alvaro_Athletics]

I devour anything where Ben is involved

[@Cody-up6dt]

hm

[@TravytroyManuel1989]

I think the BMI standard does not apply to everyone race. For example I am Polynesian (Samoan) and I’m 6”1 and 92kgs i play rugby very active and also work in construction according to my countries BMI standard I’m overweight boarderline obese type one and I have abs 😂

[@jeremysommerfeldt101]

Race is irrelevant. BMI is a poor measurement of health. By solely using height and weight there is so much room for error

[@METAL__MECHANIC]

Fantastic podcast. These people completely ignoring this because Ben took steroids are closed minded and missing out on great information

[@coltenriley2107]

The smartest nicest dude. Jesus. Love this guy. Feel smart regurgitating what he says ahaha

[@frankiegunnz8066]

So damn true!... I'm 41 and still chasing this money. Being this broke Is no joke.

[@rawbacon]

Either Mike interviews short people or Mike is quite tall.

[@haseyes]

Loads of short guys turn to steroids to make them "bigger". Ironically the added bulk ends up making them look even more noticeably shorter. I was waiting for him to stand up for ages then realised he already was. Short man syndrome...

[@TotallyVeracious]

Yes, Ben is supposedly 5'10", but it looks like he's on his knees. Mike's hair is at about 6'4" tall, but I'm not sure of his true height.

[@6789uiop]

he's 2.2 bricks taller than Ben

[@Highintensityhealth]

Raw Bacon I’m not that tall and Ben is not that short. It’s just how the camera angles made things look! He’s way way more muscular than I, however.

[@6789uiop]

No worries, he's way more muscular than 99.99% of humans. @@Highintensityhealth

[@jacksoneglise1657]

I bought a ten dollar red light at Ace hardware. It is an analogue light. Has a wide band of infrared light emited. For a digital light at 850 nanometers I purchased from Wal-Mart for nighttime security use light for $22.00. The same wavefunction as used in Harvard's redligh studies. Forget spending thousand. Less than $35.00 is all it cost.

[@Highintensityhealth]

Jackson Eglise if that does anything I’ll be beyond impressed

[@joshuabrain9751]

I’ve personally been thinking of looking into diy solutions. I like to tinker and make stuff but I’m not 100% convinced yet that it can be done to the quality of a Joove, need to research more.

[@rubenperez785]

the most impressive thing to me about Ben is that he talks a shit-load and doesn't run out of breath. Top notch

[@Highintensityhealth]

Ruben Perez Great point!

[@dwaipayandattaroy9801]

Ameee sadiar kaachyee jabo na, split personality dangerous, please 😁

[@jameswilsonmusic7749]

Man, say in wrong if you will... But I used to like Ben. Now I just see him as pompous... I wish he hasn't been so hurt that he talks about himself in this way. He's clearly not healed

[@steelermia]

lol yes .. usually people who are fkd up from past or childhood trauma or just have mental problems, don't effin heal .. it's bullshit .. you just learn to deal with it

[@6789uiop]

Fast click, auto-liked!!!

[@michelrood2966]

Something very arrogant about you, You have good points but i just cant take the sefcentering

[@sugarlife485]

huge thumbs down ...I love your stuff but please no drug abusers on here....Ben has taken in at least 500k to a million dollars of drug use over the years like all pro bodybuilders...i really thought this was a health channel cmonnn mannnnnn such garbage

[@sugarlife485]

drugs steroids literally change your dna ...it permanantly changes your body for life...This clown is the last person you should interview about muscle growth you should interview me a lifetime natural trainer and body builder in the realest sense Im 5o and dont take a single supplement rocco nyc

[@sugarlife485]

and another thing U look ten times better then this fat bloated midget:))

[@METAL__MECHANIC]

Mike has said he took steroids so... because you took steroids at one point doesn't mean you can't now optimize healty.

[@sugarlife485]

@@METAL__MECHANIC well if Mike took steroids....he should demand a fuckin refund

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

What an awesome fellow Ben is. Humble, articulate, brilliant, and honest makes this chap a champ in my book. Great talk, Ben.

[@frankiegunnz8066]

A Chap?...Fellow?.....Are you a brit?