Episode # 574

I DISMANTLED a Fitness Influencer’s TERRIBLE Program… And Showed How To Fix It!

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Released on May 21, 2026

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS

3:20 – Joe reads the message that prompted this week’s show topic

8:15 – Influencer workout reveal

15:45 – Lean Bastard tangent/update! [Get on the VIP List!]

20:25Joe’s program critique begins…

20:35 – Excessive volume & movement pattern redundancy

38:50 – Exercise selection flaws

1:08:00 – Joe’s workout redesign!

1:17:30 – Closing words of programming wisdom

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5 COMMENTS

  1. The excessive volume and movement pattern redundancy segment is the part every lifter should hear, because most influencer programs fall apart there long before exercise selection becomes the real problem. Ending on the redesign is what makes this a critique rather than a takedown. Podcast tangent, but I use Choicer Voicer to practise reading my own notes aloud, which is oddly humbling.

  2. I didn’t have any expectations concerning that title, but the more I was astonished. The author did a great job. I spent a few minutes reading and checking the facts. Everything is very clear and understandable. I like posts that fill in your knowledge gaps. This one is of the sort.

  3. This is a fantastic breakdown! I always appreciate hearing a seasoned trainer’s perspective on programming, especially when it cuts through the noise of what’s often trending. The timestamps are super helpful for diving right into the critiques. I’m definitely curious to see Joe’s redesign at 1:08:00 – hopefully, it offers some fresh ideas, perhaps even inspiration for building a challenging yet balanced routine, almost like finding the perfect Slope Unblocked to your fitness goals, where every movement feels natural and effective.

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