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Ever wondered why Ben frames his teachings around the 6 Pillars of a Lean, Healthy and Muscular Body... for Life? In this episode, Ben explains what he was searching for at the beginning of his bodybuilding career and why he felt the need to create something that was previously missing in the fitness industry.\xa0
He speaks to how the Muscle Intelligence brand has evolved, gives you his approach and definition of health, goes into the only type of client he takes on for contest prep and so much more. There's quotes, tips and book recommendations in this podcast for you.\xa0

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Mentions
Charles Poliquin Website Instragram\xa0
Milos Sar\u010dev Youtube Instagram
Dorian Yates Instagram\xa0
The Daily Stoic Instagram\xa0
Dr. Jordan Shallow Instagram\xa0
PreScript Website\xa0Instagram

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Ben\u2019s Books
Leo Buscaglia \u2013 Love: What life is all about\xa0
Russel Brunson \u2013 DotComSecrets\xa0
Philip Shepherd - Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being\xa0

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\u23f1Timestamps

[00:40] \u2013 The back story of Muscle Intelligence

[01:06] \u2013 Ben\u2019s role models

[01:49] \u2013 The value gained from getting into very low bodyfat %.

[02:53] \u2013 Why Ben doesn\u2019t recommend competing.

[03:38] \u2013 Health in Pro Bodybuilding?

[04:15] \u2013 The Bodybuilding Culture.

[04:44] \u2013 Looking at optimizing the athlete.

[05:08] \u2013 Ben\u2019s definition of health.

[05:43] \u2013 The Trilogy of Muscle Intelligence. \u2013 Lean, Healthy, Muscular

[06:07] \u2013 Health is a precursor to muscle building.

[06:39] \u2013 Aesthetics: What being lean says about you.

[07:33] \u2013 Health and your ability to adapt.

[08:58] \u2013 Your perception of stress.

[10:42] \u2013 Muscular equals vitality.

[11:26] \u2013 The foundation to achieving your goals.

[11:58] \u2013 One of Ben\u2019s favorite quotes.

[12:26] \u2013 The key to building the maximum amount of muscle in the shortest amount of time.

[12:44] \u2013 Why more isn\u2019t better.\xa0

[13:56] \u2013 Does Ben prep clients for contests?

[19:59] \u2013 High Impact Habits for life.

[21:39] \u2013 Powerful quotes from The Daily Stoic.

[23:53] \u2013 Upcoming projects and the evolution of the Muscle Intelligence brand.

[28:33] \u2013 The three books Ben is currently reading.

[34:28] \u2013 Ben\u2019s tip of the week.

[37:27] \u2013 Ben\u2019s quote of the week.

[38:01] \u2013 Why Ben is grateful for Dr. Jordan Shallow.

[34:28] \u2013 Today\u2019s Sponsor \u2013 Real Mushrooms