Season 5 Episode 6 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Most Talented Vocalists in Metalcore: We discuss the question, who is the most talented metalcore vocalist? We address the question with specific focus on clean vocalists within the genre.
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week we address body dysmorphia, unrealistic physique standards within the industry, and how greed has ruined the fitness industry.
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Don't Let Me Get Too Low" by Silverstein which comes off their brand new album titled, Antibloom.
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the preacher curl exercise for biceps.

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Season 5 Episode 5 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Metalcore Artist Superbowl Halftime Show: We discuss the question, in a dreamworld, what metalcore artist would you pick to perform the Super Bowl halftime show?
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week we address a variety of fitness "hot takes" generated by Chat GPT. We address each "hot take", providing helpful info, dispelling myths, etc.
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Incomplete" by 408 ft. Rivals.
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the chest supported incline bench dumbbell row.

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Season 5 Episode 4 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments:

1. Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into Bottomfeeder by blessthefall and This Ship, A Coffin by Adestria. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, etc.
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week we provide an example fitness program for busy dads, highlighting the workout split, exercises, sets, reps, cardio, and nutrition recommendations to help you be the best version of yourself of your kids.
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Your Little Suburbia is in Ruins" by August Burns Red (off their Thrill Seeker: 20th Anniversary Edition).
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the lateral raise exercise.

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Season 5 Episode 3 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments:

1. Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into Doublespeak by Veil of Maya and Blackroot Forest by The Wise Man's Fear. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, etc.
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week we discuss an article from ACSM that addresses common weight loss myths. Article Link: https://www.acsm.org/all-blog-posts/acsm-blog/acsm-blog/2020/02/13/mythbusting-weight-loss
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Colors" by Ghostwave.
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the seated dumbbell overhead shoulder press.

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Season 5 Episode 2 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments:

1. Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into False Profit by I The Breather and Children of Fire by Oh, Sleeper. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, etc.
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week we discuss the question, does being muscular give you the right to provide fitness advice?
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Colors Collapsed" by Jackson Rose & Dal Av.
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the lying dumbbell chest press.

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Happy New Year and welcome to season 5 of Metalcore & Muscle! This first episode follows a new episode structure featuring 4 different segments as follows:

1. Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into Breakaway by In Hearts Wake and Rot by Northlane. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, etc.
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week we examine a concept called "Raising the Floor" helping to reframe your thoughts around your goals this year.
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "A Liar at Best" by the band Livealie.
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more.

We encountered some audio difficulties and had to record the episode off the computer microphone. The issue will be resolved for next week's episode. Thank you for understanding!

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What do you train on Mondays? Do you follow the crowd and train your chest on Monday? If you find yourself skipping leg days or find it difficult to push through your leg day, we discuss some different reasons why it may be beneficial to switch up your training split to include your leg day on Monday. We then transition to discussing the detrimental use of steroids among teen lifters. Our episode rounds out with our selection for song of the week, enjoy!

Song of the Week: Who I Am by Prospective

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In this episode, we highlight some of our favorite metalcore songs and albums from 2024, including an overall summary of our thoughts/review of the year in total. The episode rounds out with our selection for song of the week. Enjoy!

Song of the Week: Hell of a Ride by Until I Wake

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