DEFINITION OF INTENSITY | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere & Ben Chow | Bodybuilding & Bollocks Ep.71

[@gavinclark9130]

I love Iian man, he just speaks his mind and gives his opinion with no cares given. I think more people need to be like him on social media bc he doesn't speak for likes he just tells his truth. Another funny episode Hoss!!

[@Beastking1107]

100% and he argumented but everyones so ,,shocked‚‚ they hear but dont listen

[@kerryobrien71]

totally agree, when I look at these episodes, I check to see if Iain is on the show. If he is, I'm watching straight away.

[@tommanzie8555]

Definitely agreed. People hate the truth these days.

[@tomsharkey243]

Iain is really talking taking the piss in this one. Historical context going right over his head. Zane was great because he looked like a Greek statue. Today’s bodybuilders are seen as shit as they have no proportions and insulin/gh plasma muscle.

[@lamontmcfadden6642]

Iian is a whack bodybuilder and he is definitely overrated 2 days bodybuilding is whack

[@jazminebaguinon9464]

Great to see Ben again!!

[@NielsO-t3v]

The amount of things Fouad actually edits out is lower than the amount of shows Kai Greene is doing 😂

[@corpsesage6394]

Fouad “don’t worry I’m going to edit this part out” Abiad

[@NielsO-t3v]

@Carl Carter yeah and we love it this way anyways

[@anthonymarconi761]

@@NielsO-t3v not to mention he actually warns he's not goin to do it anyway so 😆

[@FouadAbiad]

@Carl Carter not ‘too much time involved’. I like to keep the podcast as real as possible. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@patryan6072]

Please never edit anything.

[@travisludington2767]

Fouad your hosting skills are on another level. Every week I’m amazed at how you are able to keep things flowing so smoothly with all the different personalities.

[@FouadAbiad]

🙏🏽

[@chrismorrell4177]

Yeah man I totally agree. He makes it look easy but it’s not, I’m sure.

[@831liftingalot]

Hoss is a natural leader

[@maks_b]

Imagine if Iain gets 1st at the Olympia one day, he's gonna talk shit about every bodybuilder who existed 😂

[@FouadAbiad]

Lmfao I hope iain sees this so he can lol

[@briancavanaugh7604]

@@FouadAbiad The sad thing is we are all so shocked by Iain when all he is doing is being honest and not mincing words. Most people used to speak like this openly and only do so now when hiding behind a computer screen and fake handle.

[@Theworkingclassdrummer]

@@FouadAbiad Bro keep the roasting on your Podcast… Especially when its dudes trying to be hard in the gym! funniest shit ever lol

[@wcrainaldo]

HA HA HA!! He would be the only one on the Podcast lol

[@briancavanaugh7604]

@@IDiggPattyMayonnaise Only solution to that is to choose to not participate in social media. Unless you make your living using it no one "needs" it. Easier said than done of course, especially if you have been a heavy user for years.............hmmmm what does that remind you of???

[@aaronbrooke-naylor3389]

Im going to count this as my productive task for the day

[@chronicsindrome2175]

I’ve literally been waiting all morning for this

[@nesaansayeed9542]

@@viSampsoNiv waiting for bro chat too!!!

[@willbrower1708]

@@nesaansayeed9542 On

[@devenbaker]

Once you hear “I’ll edit it out” just know it will definitely NOT be edited out 😂😂😂

[@charismauniversity9626]

wtf

[@tarungeorge401]

i love how everyone on this podcast is so dead straigth. Ive learnt so much

[@Angeliquestrength_fit]

Iain keeps this podcast so entertaining. It's hilarious. Also Fouad "I'll edit it out" Never edits it out Abiad!

[@kierdarroca7710]

Hi u h

[@kierdarroca7710]

Hugly gu cex u

[@barrykitchen8200]

Fire: bodybuilding and the fitness industry. Fuel : Ian with 5 gallons of gasoline/ fuel .

[@joshuasomanader3134]

Iain woke up today and chose violence😂😂😂

[@mrmovelook]

This guy kill me 😂😂

[@kimberlykimber6792]

😂

[@Dwarf.juggernaut]

‘This week on ‘Who’s overrated” by Iain Valliere’ definitely needs to become a weekly segment 🤣

[@Crimson_Abyss_IV]

🤣

[@simondrury9281]

Iain looking fresh in that JP gear

[@user-ib6he4yd1q]

When I hear “I’ll edit this out” I know shits about to get good

[@FouadAbiad]

Lol

[@ykkvn]

"You gotta be more respectful to other bodybuilders." "....no!" LMFAOOOOO

[@gymwithryan]

The way he said no too 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@comebackcruz]

The absolute BEST episodes are the ones when fouad and iain argue for 2 hours I love this shit so much

[@HunterJeffs]

We're all happy to see Ben back, hope he's doing better

[@LusciousBodybuilding]

I love how Iain doesn’t bullshit and is str8 up, not afraid to voice his opinion.

[@pranjalchoubey5929]

I am bodybuilding fan from India and I genuinely love your podcasts there's just so much more than bodybuilding that I get to learn from you guys. No bullshit, clear straight opinions, crazy fun and so much more to learn! Thanks Fouad :)

[@maxs.5625]

Fuck I thought this was the bro chat and Nick was gonna talk ab him and blessing

[@questionableethnicity2268]

Oh it's coming, trust in Fouad 😂

[@julienjefferson89]

Hey it’s me, the guy that was arguing with Iain about Kai 👋🏽. Just here to say i don’t think Iain needs to stop what he’s doing. It’s entertainment and it all love at the end of the day. We need to toughen up and enjoy so good smack talk. Much respect to everybody and the channel, I felt a little famous today lol

[@123robson456jones]

I’m working from home in the UK, I’m just glad you didn’t drop this video in the morning, otherwise nothing would have got done 😂 love this shit!

[@gregoryschwenk3851]

*melissa puts on black plate* *doesn’t match ianes red plates* “what are you crazy” 😂😂😂

[@kelvo1987]

Great to see big been back 💙

[@MarkLePage]

Iain kills me. “You’re falling apart like a god damn disaster.” All because Fouad didn’t take fish oil for the bulk of his career haha.

[@phunned6007]

Welcome back Ben. Missed you brother

[@Jonas.DeViller]

Good episode! From my understanding, "absolute intensity" refers to total load on the bar whilst "relative intensity" refers to proximity to failure. You're both right!

[@kylejasonpt]

That forearm pain that Iain talked about relating to gripping the barbell is my biggest shortcoming at the gym, it gets in the way of alot of my training. I'm gonna start rolling my forearms before my lifts as Ben suggested. Helpful right off the hop today

[@ryanchapa4899]

Lmao Ian just loves controversy and I can’t blame him he’s a bodybuilder he is probably just really bored

[@ArMiNiSfUCkinRedicK]

Good im glad he likes to talk his shit...brings him more fans to his page and he deserves more recognition...least he doing it being entertaining

[@taylorkovigallagher]

@Ivey 96 ok neck beard

[@digga27one74]

IAN'S OPINION OF LEVRONE IS RIDICULOUS....BBERS CONSISTENTLY SAY YOU NEED TO BE THERE....EVEN IN THE HD ERROR. IF YOU AGREE W HIM YOU ARE TOO YOUNG TO SEE KEVIN IN HIS DAY. THERE ARE LITERALLY 50 CONTESTS YOU CAN WITNESS THAT CONTRADICT HIS STATEMENTS. HEAVIER IS NOT BETTER. WAS RONNIE BIG? ABSOLUTELY. AFTER 2000 HE HAD A HUGE GUT AND A FEW YEARS GYNO. THE AMOUNT OF GEAR GUYS TAKE TODAY DOES NOT MAKE THEM BETTER. IAN'S STRUCTURE, I DONT CARE IF HE IS 325 PEELED WILL NEVER GET HIM TOP 5 OLYMPIA.

[@Adrian.56]

@@digga27one74 chill bro

[@jordanhuffman6547]

Holy shit, I want to reach through the screen and smack when the guys start talking about intensity. The term you're looking for Fouad is reps in reserve, or relative perceived exertion! Another two hours of pure gold 👍

[@Fazlifts]

05:21 Iain pretty much nailed it here. There are studies which show as little as 6 sets of Leg Extensions burn through 40% of the local glycogen. So a drastic increase in reps would do it.

[@digga27one74]

there are also studies that say the damage they cause far outweighs the benefits. so much so that many physiologist recommend eliminating entirely from your routine. the damage done to your knees is proven but some still refuse to use alternatives....and there are plenty.

[@hatilmatogan]

I'm on your page Fouad - i always treated Intensity as how much you push yourself whether it be less rest, drop sets or even assisted reps beyond failure.

[@danyo5509]

Yeah i was thinking the same. Because HIIT cardio is very rapid and low rest. As opposed to HIIT cardio, if take for example a very extended walk (like 3 hours) vs a 10 min HIIT session, I would say they both have the same intensity in the end point

[@paymantaghipoor3099]

Thanks everyone for these podcasts. I'm loving them.

[@wrxman16]

bodybuilding and bollocks is a great balance between real BB info and humorous relief. please get James on more with ben and Ian, the four of you really have great chemistry. Thanks for these pods, they've really improved my morale.

[@Iron-Outdoor]

Great podcast like always! great to hear the honesty and feelings. So real!! i recognized so much. Great to hear Ben again!!

[@Falcifier]

these podcasts are so funny everyone gotta thank fouad for bringing awesome content like this in such a rough time❤️

[@carlystarling-horrell7075]

I just want to say thank you for all these podcast! They are so informative and I learn so much! As a top 5 olympian I appreciate the depths of all your conversations because most topics you discuss are never really discussed amongst woman. A lot of woman in this sport at the pro/olympian level are very quiet and discreet. Melissa is an exception-she’s an open book and I love that! Her and Ian and you, Fouad add so much to this industry! Thank you! I can relate to so much and Have found that I get more motivation and inspiration from you guys!

[@divinetyrantLoL]

The gyms are finally re-opening in my country and I can't wait to blast this podcast while training. P.S Thank you for giving me so much insight about BB :)

[@simonrobinson8593]

I wasn't really sure about Iain when he first joined BB, but he definitely grows on you no matter how controversial his opinions are. I might not always agree with his views, but I really respect him for speaking his mind. Fouad and all the guys have really helped me through lockdown, for which I can't thank you all enough. Best wishes from the UK.

[@lukasersoy39]

I strongly agree with Fouad when it comes to Kevin lol. There ain't no way that he is overrated..

[@stephencurran2284]

i agree with iain when hes talking about nostalgiac people saying that kevin wouldve beaten guys from today like ramy

[@sam_moreee]

I don’t know if someone already said it in the comments, but there is a word for what Fouad is describing. It’s only been around for a couple of years. It’s called « intensitivity ». It’s how close from failure you are pushing a set and the scale is 1-10. 10 would mean you reached failure. 9.5 would mean you completed the last rep but couldn’t even start another one. 9 would mean you left one rep in the tank, and so on. « Intensity » is the % of the 1 R.M.

[@kennyalvarez8500]

I was pretty proud when my coach compared me to frank Zane, now I’m crushed 😂😭 love the podcast

[@nathanhardy2852]

Thank you as always Fouad for another great podcast! Read a comment about your podcast hosting ability, and only now just realizing how true this is. You make it look so effortless but I bet not a lot of people can keep a podcast so entertaining and fun for 2+ hrs CONSISTENTLY... especially considering you have so many different characters on the show (from doctors to Nick Walkers lmfao). Also really appreciate you going through all the comments, really shows your passion and work ethic. Gonna be harder to get through all of them once you get to 1 mil

[@FouadAbiad]

Thanks for the support!

[@WhataWild]

The new BB&B logo is clean af

[@FouadAbiad]

👊🏽

[@full.rom.fitness]

You know I just noticed and yeah 100% that's a sweet thing shirt logo for sure!

[@morganpowell94]

Freaking love Iain. Just speaks what's on his mind without holding punches and Brutal honesty. Good dude.

[@ptbodybuilding6028]

Iain has a strong personality, I respect that 😎

[@matthewogg6597]

Great podcast! Many funny moments. Loved the question about if you could only have 3 supplements for the rest of your life. And the butt wiping part was hysterical. Keep up the great work. Awesome content.

[@mooseworld5678]

“Selllout workout”- one of the funniest terms I’ve seen coined lmfao

[@sethbagalman3819]

I was in New Orleans, Louisiana when Dennis Newman won the Heavyweight and Overall titles at the 1994 USA Championships where he earned his IFBB Pro card. Titus got 2nd and threw a fit. Dennis was diagnosed with Leukemia 2 weeks later. Matt Mendenhall is probably the best amateur to never turn Pro in the 80's. If you haven't heard of him, them look him! up

[@samozeleznaterapia3643]

What you are debating about around 1:50:00-2:00:00 mark is proximity to failure which can be achieved with the highest intensity (1 RM) or lower intensity (5/10/15 RM).

[@carnivoreblues1331]

3:14 "is there a way my muscle can grow but I still look flatter?" Yes, I think with how many different muscle fibers there are, and how some are only recruited the heavier you go, and if you are now 'exclusively' doing higher reps in the upper rep range of growth, but you have not done this before, then many of the muscle fibers you have right now, won' t be recruited as they exist for higher tension/strength and that is how they were made, if that makes sense. So perhaps the body is also storing glycogen in the muscle fibers you are using, the upper rep ones, not the low rep ones? and that's is what you are seeing? The low rep strong ones, unused, in a low glycogen state because you are not using them? And the higher rep fibers are 'unseen' because you haven't used them before? I think if you did both a high rep range and low rep range workout, they would look full again, if that makes sense. Just my 2 cents (and guess).

[@Sam-gr9we]

Hell yeah ! It’s Friday and you’re showing up with heavy nuts and three scoops of preworkout deep. If you’re reading this you’re beautiful 🤝 hope you have a wonderful day

[@alfiet6184]

This is why I fucking love this community 😈

[@alistermcmurray7148]

Fouad does an awesome job hosting this podcast, I love the energy Iian brings

[@jordandangelo180]

Fouad…you’re spot on about training light with more reps leaving you the soreness and fullness but it goes away faster and how heavy training you don’t get the soreness but you get the fullness a lot longer. Ian had a good point about the CNS being taxed by heavy training. I used to power lift in competition but never got that soreness except for joint pain and stiffness when I competed in deadlifting. But, I’ve found hitting small body parts several times a week, like a triple drop set of biceps during every workout along with claves and abs and maybe a set or two of tri’s, really made them grow a lot faster. I think the older you get, the heavy compound lifts should be taken away, especially the squat, at least going really heavy. Like now, I don’t bench 4 plates or 3 plates, 2 plates , 1 plate pull off triple drop set, but when I saw Keon train with Flex and he had him doing 20 reps I went back to 1 to 2 plates with 30 sec rest and I’ll switch between traditional grip and close grip. I also think the machines these days are much better then we think.

[@oliverfox7816]

Also the Schoenfield studies and articles are really interesting regarding using low vs. high reps and how underlying mechanisms are the same, but I'm pretty sure most studies have found that utilising both rep ranges in a combined approach is better than just focusing on one. Love the podcast Fouad

[@jamastunna]

Have to agree with Foaud on kevin- early kevin had great quads/hams and even glutes were in. He did alot of the euro tour shows which were watery but thats from trying to peak 4-5 tomes in a week. Also he didn’t train half the year so the fact that he is at that level is beyond nuts. Fully committed Kevin would have been Mr O

[@digga27one74]

and more importantly he is he had other hobbies, got off gear totally 6 months per yr. Kevin was known as one of the most hyper responders ever. Guess the other one? Flex. Kevin used 25% of what these guys do now....in 16 after 13 wo competing or taking gear, just the simple fact his side chest and his most muscular came looking as good as they did was amazing. It took other guys way longer, and some gave up trying when away from the stage for even 2 yrs... never mind 13.

[@sok8954]

Awesome as always guys. The definition of intensity. We can say there are 2. Intensity for laid (1RM) and intensity of effort (RPE, how close to failure we train)

[@davidbarber5910]

Brilliant! One of the best I've seen. Love you guys... in a bro man hug kind of way! Keep 'em coming, Fouad.

[@donquias903]

I remember Ben doing that HIIT cardio on the echo bike. The frequency he was doing that was insane, especially on the echo bike

[@ksquared71]

More Ian...... outstanding big Hoss. The show continues to get better and better. Love and respect.

[@Rap1dSn1PeR]

You guys just absolutely have no fucking filter at all and I fucking love it lmao

[@BigNoah320]

When you guys argue/debate, I learn something & it’s entertaining as fuck.

[@JibbH_]

I think Christian THIBAUDEAU has a good definition for how hard you push your sets : intensiveness. Intensity : % of your 1RM Intensiveness : proximity to failure Density : weight lifted in a certain time

[@monasty187]

LMFAO 🤣! The intensity conversation was great! Fouad: “So I train with a lot of effort? That sounds shitty.” 🤣😂 Ian: “Fouad trains de-loaded year around because his intensity is so low!” I’m fucking dying 🤣😂

[@dietgainz7951]

I have listened every single show from Fouad 3-5 times and i can honestly say this is the best so far.golden era talk , lots of fun and laugh , amazing ,true real science talk from Ben , even "the would you rather" guestions were spot on funny , this was hands down the jackpot podcast by far.if áll the other shows are 9-10/10( except the one with Lundsford:), he was horrible boring, sorry) then this is 15/10 Fouad is the king of bbuilding podcast forever , No one even close

[@Jonas.DeViller]

Maximal effort bro!🏅

[@swolerito]

Always one of the highlights of my week. Thanks, Fouad :)

[@austinwiseman3186]

Saved my Friday! Thanks fellas

[@donquias903]

He’s “feeling” intensely confused. Lol great episode

[@aaronbhai]

One thing I'm thankful for this podcast is that I'm also invested in the career progression of the upcoming and future Mr.O s. before it was all about the Top 3 for me !!

[@FouadAbiad]

Knowing more of the guys gets you invested. That’s the goal of the podcast for me.

[@Matty_Crypto23]

Yes Friday night podcast 😍

[@rickphelan4380]

These make my Fridays honestly!

[@chucklesthehutt]

Ben: "If Chris says it, it's gospel" 🤣🤣🤣

[@WilliamSmith-ep7nv]

New training style, didn't see that coming. 😁

[@fettouhi1815]

Glad to see ben back and in his happy self.

[@dailygrind28]

We need the Roman Fritz Podcast Fouad!

[@Angeliquestrength_fit]

BTW, probably a lot of non-bodybuilders watch/listen to this podcast who like me may never really followed the past bodybuilders until you guys bring them up. So many of us are fitness coaches/lifters who watch consistently due to the personalities of the bodybuilders on the show...and the information/entertainment they provide! Last comment today!

[@Herbie718]

Fouad! every time I watch your stuff I become a bigger fan!! Level headed, great info and you keep things fun! Looking forward to more!!

[@FouadAbiad]

🙏🏽

[@Herbie718]

@@FouadAbiad keep ‘em coming!!

[@Herbie718]

Get John Meadows on one!!!

[@FouadAbiad]

@@Herbie718 he’s been on a few times but definitely will be on again

[@Herbie718]

@@FouadAbiad now you need to get Kevin Levrone on... haha

[@ptbodybuilding6028]

By the way Fouad, congratulations not only for the shows and all the content but you're interaction with us is praised upon 👍

[@FouadAbiad]

Thank you!

[@vacuumcleaner11]

Ben's ceiling fan is tripping me out.

[@fbastmar]

Intensity in weight training means proximity to failure, not proximity to one rep max. So if you train to failure, you are training with high intensity

[@earthrot666]

as i've always understood it in terms of workout programming, there's 3 aspects: frequency, intensity, and volume. in this context, intensity is defined by load in terms of how much you're lifting. you're thinking of just intensity as a thing on it's own in terms of effort level, but the definition is what it is for programming's sake because the conventional wisdom is all 3 can't go up at the same time. which is why volume vs intensity is the age-old debate. just my own dumbass 2 cents. loved the podcast!

[@litchiwolki4544]

Thank you man!

[@devinwelchfit]

Lol this cast and the other cast are just pure gold super entertaining

[@ZakKubes]

ahhhh TGIF and another episode of Bodybuilding & Bollocks... cannot complain.

[@ryanmiller8405]

The best podcast on youtube man this shits gold!!👌🏻👌🏻 Loved the comparison break down of Nick and Blessing!

[@Randomuser8659]

I agree with Fouad about the intensity of the workout. It can still be intense the way Fouad trains to failure

[@jakinlifts303]

This was such a freaking amazing podcast!! I was killing for another bb bollocs ahahah🔥🔥 IAINS just freaking speaks his mind🔥☠️😂

[@nicoledreier8117]

Fouad has such a sweet personality and his laugh is contagious, this podcast is spot on👏🏻

[@cjg30]

One of the best podcasts these days. But bodybuilding is so subjective, this could go on forever. Iain is super fun to listen to.

[@matthewmorris1979]

Love you guys, so glad to see Ben back and in great spirits.

[@BostjanBavcon]

Ian is becoming my fav guest!

[@jessereed1736]

The discussion on intensity vs density was very good. I've been confused when people say intensity because I use the physics definition of intensity like Ben. I think a better way to describe training at a higher rep range is just "training to/near failure" to describe "intense" sets at higher rep ranges (i.e. 6-8, 12-15). I do see your point Fouad because people also use intensity to describe strong emotions or feelings, like you said "intensely confused" or "intensely sad". Great Podcast as always.

[@FouadAbiad]

🙏🏽

[@barrykitchen8200]

Throughout many episodes guys do you guys have given some solid information. I just wanted to take time to say thank you. I know my thought process has changed greatly. I'm not in there just trying to move heavy weights. And I'm glad I listen to you guys because I already have numerous injuries throughout the years from other activities I guess you would say. Let's just say Uncle Sam wasn't nice on my body. Plus I'm almost 40 here in the March

[@pre9323]

I fkn love Ian this guy is full of honesty and just says things how they are. That’s how it should be in this sport!

[@israelmartinez9065]

This show is great!! I love both shows!!

[@Fazlifts]

1:50:00 Ben's right here - Schoenfeld explained this to you on this channel. Also dictionary definition doesn't apply as we're looking at intensity in a sporting/scientific context. That is different to a broad definition of intensity in the english language.

[@jimmygaboda1391]

I love EEEEEEN for his no holds barred and filterless commentary BUUUTTTT, Cmon man he's gonna rip on A) One of the most beloved not to mention humble and very polite and gentlemanly KEVIN LEVRONE and B) A three time Mr. Olympia Mr. Frank "The Tank" Zane? Cmon guys you know l'm a huge fan of you all individually, and as a group on the podcast but just outta resrespect for their careers alone l think some things are better said off camera..Also guys how many times a year were these guys competing? Levrone in particular..He also took roughly 5-6 months a year off due to a pec tear he was afraid to reinjure and barely looked like he trained at the start of the season, Nobody else on the planet could do that..He bulked and cut at the same time!! Again nothin but love for you guys!!

[@mikeyfitnessandphilosophy]

I think the flatness Fouad is talking about is linked to intensity and temporary water retention. I noticed when I used to do sprinting that my muscles would fill up with water in the few hours after and I’d look incredibly full due to the stress I’d put on my muscles and body - a similar thing happens with lifting but I’d never noticed it to quite the same extreme as when I was doing 100 metre sprints. Similarly, lifting heavier weights likely causes more tears and leads to greater (temporary) water retention as the part of the body’s way of healing, which is why the muscle just looks fuller after the workout.