Episode # 584

My 6-Month Obsession: The Full Story Behind “Lean Bastard”

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Released on August 6, 2026

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS

1:00 – Show intro | Joe announces the release of Lean Bastard

9:30 – Why “Lean Bastard” had to be created

17:00 – The 6 big decisions that shaped the Lean Bastard program:

    • How many training days per week? [17:30]
    • What training split to use? [25:30]
    • Incorporate barbell exercises or no? [40:10]
    • How many weeks should the program be? [45:15]
    • What should the “Lean Bastard Standards” be and why?[49:30]
    • Should recipes be an upsell or should I include them? [56:30]

1:10:00 – The painful “rewrite” and meticulous exercise selection

1:18:15 – Crafting “signature workouts” and authentic programming content

1:28:20 – Exploring Joe’s new website…and Who is Lean Bastard for?

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