Andrew Huberman

Welcome to the Huberman Lab Podcast, where we discuss science and science-based tools for everyday life.

I'm Andrew Huberman, and I'm a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine.

My guest today is Jeff Cavaliere.

Jeff Cavaliere is a master of science in physical therapy and a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

He is considered one of the world's foremost experts in training for both men and women to increase the strength and size of their muscles, their overall health and longevity.

Today, we discuss some of the things that are not often discussed and considered the small things, but that are actually the big things, because they allow you to do the big things for your health and fitness and longevity decade after decade after decade, and to do so pain-free and while making continual progress.

We also discuss the typical big things, the specific multi-joint exercises and cardio workouts that create the greatest results.

Today, you'll learn some simple exercises that will strengthen and protect your back, your shoulders, even improve your foot strength, which most people don't think about, but turns out to be foundational for everything, your pressing and pulling movements, leg training, and your cardio, and that will allow you to live your daily life with vigor and ease at any age.

I must say, I'm a longtime fan of Jeff's work, which he's been publishing to YouTube and elsewhere as AthleanX.

As you'll soon realize from today's episode, Jeff is far more than just another fitness trainer.

He has deep knowledge of human physiology and kinesiology, and he really understands that everybody's situation and body is different and thus needs different tools to address and solve their specific problems and to achieve their desired results.

I should also mention that Jeff and I went to the legendary Gold's Gym in Venice, California, where he took me through an arm workout, so biceps and triceps and forearms, and he showed me what has become his kind of signature move, which is face pulls, which are essential for improving your posture, for your rear delts, and for general stability of the shoulders.

So you can find a link to those workouts in the show note captions.

Before we begin, I'd like to emphasize that this podcast is separate from my teaching and research roles at Stanford.

It is, however, part of my desire and effort to bring zero cost to consumer information about science and science-related tools to the general public.

In keeping with that theme, today's episode does include sponsors.

And now for today's discussion with Jeff Cavaliere.

Jeff Cavaliere, welcome back.

Thank you for having me.

This time, actually, nice to come out to California.