Between 2 Racks Podcast

Tune in for our thoughts on staying active beyond the weightroom and the importance of building a truly active lifestyle. It might come as a surprise, but we’re firm believers in the importance of staying active beyond just strength training. Fitness isn’t only about lifting weights; it’s about moving with purpose and variety throughout your life. From the energy of weekend warriors and the diversity of cardio options to the overlooked benefits of flexibility and mobility, we’ll share practical ways to expand your routine and elevate your everyday movement. Whether you’re aiming for better performance, improved health, or simply more balance in your fitness journey, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you stay fit, strong, and truly active for life. Don’t miss it!

Stay Connected with KILO:

• Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes!
• Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
• Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM.
• Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram.
• Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra

• • Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at info@kilostrengthsociety.com

It’s time to dive into a jam-packed Rapid Fire Q&A episode! We kick things off by exploring the science behind the 60-minute cortisol-testosterone explanation and breaking down how understanding these studies impacts training decisions. Next, we discuss adapting a 4-day OSR program into a 3-day microcycle, offering tips to restructure and organize it effectively.

For general population clients, we explain periodization strategies and how to manage training volumes (low, medium, high) based on progression from beginner to intermediate levels. Wondering what muscle groups to prioritize during General Preparatory Phases (GPP) for soccer players? We highlight key areas to focus on for performance gains.

Have you ever wondered how foot positioning during leg curls (toes in, neutral, toes out) alters muscle activation? We share insights on how these variations influence the exercise and what they mean for your programming.

We also provide our thoughts on using weightlifting belts and oscillating strength training.

Don’t miss out on this knowledge-packed Q&A session—tune in now and walk away with more insights and tips than you tuned in with!

Stay Connected with KILO:

• Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes!
• Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
• Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM.
• Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram.
• Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra
• Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at info@kilostrengthsociety.com

Get ready to tune in for the king of lower body lifts! In this episode, we share why the deadlift holds a special place in our hearts and dig into a series of viewer-submitted questions. From using straps and to exploring deadlift variations, no topic is off-limits. Expect plenty of insights, laughs, and organic tangents as we tackle all things deadlift with a mix of passion and practicality. Whether you're hitting PRs or just perfecting your form, this episode is packed with tips and love for the lift that rules them all!

Stay Connected with KILO:

• Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes!
• Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
• Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM.
• Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram.
• Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra
• Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at info@kilostrengthsociety.com

Join us for another conversation on everybody’s favorite…. hypertrophy! We tackle why Steph gets frustrated with it, the "dirty little secrets" of muscle growth and share our guidelines for protein goals and nutrition tips during hypertrophy phases. Whether you’re a gym junkie or just curious about building muscle with purpose, this fun and info-packed episode has something for you!

Stay Connected with KILO:

• Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes!
• Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
• Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM.
• Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram.
• Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra
• Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at info@kilostrengthsociety.com

Dive into this episode, "Sports Performance Discussion: Priorities, Frustrations, Biomotor Abilities & More," where we unpack what sports performance training means at KILO and why it matters. We explore the critical biomotor abilities every athlete needs and how to strategically design a year-long periodization plan for team sports athletes. You'll also gain insights into long-term athlete development and learn how to optimize warm-ups for peak performance. Whether you're a coach, trainer, or sports enthusiast, this conversation is packed with practical advice and expertise to help take your athletes to the next level.

Stay Connected with KILO:

• Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes!
• Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
• Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM.
• Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram.
• Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra
• Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at info@kilostrengthsociety.com

In this episode of "Rapid Fire Q&A," we tackle a wide range of listener-submitted questions, delivering insightful answers to help you level up your training and coaching.

Wondering if once-a-week arm work is enough to grow your "guns"? Curious about the role of rest-pause sets in a strength-focused phase? We’ve got you covered. We also explore the best accumulation phase for hypertrophy programs, optimal rep schemes for functional hypertrophy, and how to balance two-a-day training sessions with alternating microcycles.

For coaches working with youth athletes, we share our thoughts on olympic lift variations. We share a few tips for new coaches at KILO looking to maximize their learning.

Whether you’re refining your personal programming or coaching others to achieve their goals, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for practical, no-nonsense advice you can apply to elevate your approach!

Stay Connected with KILO:

• Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes!
• Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
• Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM.
• Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram.
• Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra
• Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at info@kilostrengthsociety.com