"Science Based" & The Anti-Optimization Movement with Ben Yanes

Rival camps exist between the "evidence-based" coaches and the "bro-science" anecdote coaches in the health and fitness world and I have a fantastic guest today to breakdown the "truth" when it comes to training, hypertrophy, biomechanics, and more! Ben Yanes is the creator of the Modern Meathead Community, a platform to understand the anatomy of all the major muscles in the body and how to apply that anatomy to training. We talk about being science based, stretching, squats, and much more! Time Stamps: (0:42) Who is Ben? (4:10) Having an Exercise Science Background and Developing Experience (14:08) Being Science Based (20:15) Embracing Uncertainty (37:04) The Pendulum Swing (43:00) Stretching (48:48) Tightness and Understanding The Individual (55:00) The Squat (1:01:58) Bands Around the Knees (1:13:06) Ben’s Ebook and Where To Find Him —————————— Follow Ben on Instagram —————————— Need help in the gym? Click HERE (liftinglindsay.com) for optimized training programs tailored for your goals whether that's fat loss or muscle and strength. Groups include alternative exercises for gym or at home! Specific at home programming is offered too!