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  • Hard Truths Every Man Needs To Hear

    Hard Truths Every Man Needs To Hear
    Dec 8 2025
    ***The 2026 Muscle Intelligence Coaching Cohort is closing*** If you are ready to take the next step, visit https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ In this powerful solo episode, Ben Pakulski reveals the real reason most men feel stuck, soft, or overwhelmed, and exactly how to rebuild the clarity, capability, and commitment required to thrive. Ben breaks down the four master skills every man must develop, how to build real physical and mental resilience, why comfort is killing your potential, and how to identify the "limiters" that quietly shrink your confidence and capacity. With vulnerable stories, practical frameworks, and a step-by-step path forward, this episode gives you the blueprint to go all in on yourself and create the strength, discipline, and purpose you know you're capable of. If you're ready to stop playing defense and take control of your life, this episode is essential. 5 Bullet Points: Why comfort makes men fragileHow physical challenges create mental resilienceThe four master skills every man must buildHow to remove daily burdens draining your capacityA step-by-step system to increase capability Call To Actions: The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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    35 m
  • Why Modern Men Have Low Testosterone

    Why Modern Men Have Low Testosterone
    Dec 1 2025
    Naturally Maximize Testosterone to Build Muscle, Shred Fat, and Get Your Edge Back - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/max-t/ LAST CHANCE! Join the 2026 Muscle Intelligence Coaching Cohort - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ Episode Shownotes: Discover the 13 science-backed reasons why your testosterone is crashing and the actionable path to reclaim it. Ben Pakulski breaks down why quick fixes fail and why the real solution lies in mastering your morning, building resilience, pursuing hard goals, and optimizing every aspect of your life. From circadian rhythms and nutrition to the dangers of instant gratification, learn how to stop accepting mediocrity and start competing again. This episode reveals the uncomfortable truth: your testosterone mirrors your lifestyle choices. If you're ready to stop being comfortable and start winning, this conversation will transform how you approach optimization. 5 Key Takeaways: Why comfort culture is secretly destroying male hormonesThe link between competition, dopamine, and testosteroneHow circadian rhythm and light control your T levelsFoods, water, and substances silently lowering your testosteroneA science-backed daily plan to rebuild natural testosterone Join the Muscle Intelligence Mission: Naturally Maximize Testosterone to Build Muscle, Shred Fat, and Get Your Edge Back https://go.muscleintelligence.com/max-t/ If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential. Episode Time Stamps: 00:00 - Why Your T Is Crashing 05:02 - Comfort Is Killing You 07:35 - You're Not Overstressed 10:16 - No Challenge, No Testosterone 12:14 - Broken Circadian Rhythm 15:04 - Toxic Food & Water 19:32 - Alcohol, Weed & Low T 21:43 - Modern Toxin Overload 23:04 - Porn & Intimacy Collapse 25:09 - Men Need Brotherhood 32:47 - 10/10 Results, 6/10 Effort 37:36 - 10 Science-Backed T Boosters
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    41 m
  • 28 Muscle Building Rules Every Man Must Follow

    28 Muscle Building Rules Every Man Must Follow
    Nov 22 2025
    Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ In this solo masterclass, Ben Pakulski breaks down 28 essential principles every man must understand to build muscle efficiently and sustainably. After 30 years of elite training, from the Mr. Olympia stage to coaching top performers, Ben reveals the real science behind tension, stability, mobility, skill acquisition, and smart progression. If you've ever questioned whether your workouts are producing the results you deserve, this episode rewires how you think about training forever. Learn how to optimize every rep, avoid common mistakes, train with intelligent tension, and finally build the muscle you've been chasing. Whether you're 18 or 80, these rules will radically improve your workouts. 5 Bullet Points: Why tension, not load is the key to growthHow internal focus improves muscle recruitmentThe role of mobility in true hypertrophyWhy stability determines how much muscle you can buildHow to challenge muscles through full ranges Call To Actions: If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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    24 m
  • The 3-Step Method for Choosing A Perfect Exercise

    The 3-Step Method for Choosing A Perfect Exercise
    Nov 14 2025
    Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT Episode Shownotes: In this episode, Ben Pakulski breaks down the real reason most men don't get results in the gym, your exercise selection is wrong before you even touch a dumbbell. Ben reveals the exact framework he uses with world-class athletes, celebrities, and high-performing men over 40 to maximize every rep, every set, and every workout. You'll learn why compound exercises aren't always "better," how to match exercises to your unique structure, and the two variables, path and profile, that make or break effectiveness. If you've ever wondered why your effort isn't translating into progress, this episode gives you the precision-based blueprint to finally train intelligently and efficiently. This is your playbook for pain-free progress, longevity, and peak performance. 5 Bullet Points: Why most men choose exercises that don't fit their bodyThe path/profile framework for perfect exercise selectionHow to create maximum output with fewer exercisesWhy compound lifts aren't always the best choiceHow to prevent injuries while improving performance Work with Us: The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes. With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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    16 m
  • The Hidden Genetics Keeping You Fat

    The Hidden Genetics Keeping You Fat
    Nov 10 2025
    In this powerful episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski reveals why fat loss isn't a level playing field. Your ability to lose fat, control cravings, and handle stress is deeply influenced by your genetics and understanding that is the first step toward real transformation. Ben breaks down how adrenaline, stress response, and learned coping mechanisms shape eating habits, emotional regulation, and body composition. This episode reframes fat loss as a behavior and nervous system challenge, not just a diet problem. Learn how to identify your unique genetic tendencies and develop new coping strategies that finally make fat loss sustainable. 5 Bullet Points:
    • How genetics influence fat loss and stress response
    • Why emotional coping drives overeating
    • The three-phase genetic stress model explained
    • How to replace food-based coping strategies
    • The "own your morning" system for lasting change
    Call To Actions: The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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    36 m
  • Why 99% of Training Programs Fail After 12 Weeks #397

    Why 99% of Training Programs Fail After 12 Weeks #397
    Oct 27 2025
    ATTENTION COACHES! The Muscle Expert Certification is LIVE. If you are a personal trainer or online coach looking to scale your business with proven systems and frameworks this for you. In Person Coach's Trainings Toronto, ON: November 14th-16th (Sold Out) Burnaby, BC: November 21st-23rd Calgary, AB: November 28th-30th Spots are limited: https://www.muscleexpert.com Learn from Muscle Intelligence Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT Episode Summary In this episode of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with Stephane Cazeault and Pauric O'Rourke of KILO Strength Society to break down the science of intelligent programming. Together, they reveal how to build strength that lasts, create systems that evolve over decades, and avoid the common mistakes that limit progress. From Olympic-style periodization to practical applications for everyday athletes, this episode bridges elite theory and real-world execution. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or driven executive looking to optimize your training and longevity, this conversation will redefine how you think about programming for performance. 5 Key Takeaways: The missing link between strength, hypertrophy, and longevityWhy most programming fails after the first 12 weeksHow to assess and progress clients for long-term resultsThe difference between intermuscular and intramuscular coordinationBuilding adaptable systems for athletes and gen pop Connect with Kilo Learn More About The Kilo Strength Society https://trainkilo.com/ Follow Stephane on Instagram Follow Pauric on Instagram Follow Kilo on Instagram Pauric and Stephane on the Between Two Racks Podcast
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  • How Fitness Coaches Can Stay Relevant in the Age of AI #396

    How Fitness Coaches Can Stay Relevant in the Age of AI #396
    Oct 19 2025
    Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT About the Episode In this solo masterclass, Ben Pakulski delivers the wake-up call every fitness coach needs to hear. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the fitness industry and only those who evolve will survive. Ben breaks down exactly how to move from "just another trainer" to a high-paid, in-demand Chief of Performance. You'll learn how to build authority, attract your dream clients, and develop the "Star Player" mindset that makes you irreplaceable in the AI era. If you want clients chasing you, not the other way around, this episode is your blueprint. 5 Key Takeaways How AI will disrupt every fitness professionalWhy "teachers" lose and "doers" winThe three pillars that make coaches invaluableHow to turn experience into irresistible authorityThe path from trainer → Chief of Performance Work with Muscle Intelligence If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.
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    36 m
  • Ultimate Self-Mastery for High-Performing Men - Paul Attia #395

    Ultimate Self-Mastery for High-Performing Men - Paul Attia #395
    Oct 13 2025
    Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best: 1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/ 2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It's our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what's working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community 3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you're a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT Episode Summary What happens when high achievement no longer feels fulfilling? In this deeply reflective episode on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, Ben Pakulski sits down with Paul Attia, a performance advisor to elite families, to explore what real success looks like beyond money and accolades. Paul shares frameworks for self-mastery, managing intensity, and leading your family with wisdom and purpose. Together they unpack the dangers of external validation, the art of presence, and why the biggest tax you'll ever pay is the "tax of a broken family." If you're a high performer ready to align drive with depth—this is your roadmap. 5 Key Points: The "Identify → Manage → Optimize" framework for self-masteryTurning agitation into clarity and calmHow to channel drive without burnoutRaising "philosophers, farmers, and fighters"Why legacy matters more than success Call To Actions: Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Unlock Your Full Muscle Building Potential With Our Complete Training Guides: https://go.muscleintelligence.com/bodypart/ Hypertrophy Execution Mastery: The most comprehensive MI40 muscle-building program EVER! https://hypertrophymastery.com/ About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what's possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential. About Paul Paul Attia is a Toronto-based lawyer, family business advisor, and executive in his own family's enterprise. After nearly 15 years as a litigator — including Bay Street work and criminal prosecution — Paul shifted to lead his family's stone quarry business, founded by his immigrant father. His dual experience in law and business positions him uniquely to navigate the overlap between negotiation tables and family relationships. He works with business families across Canada and the U.S. on succession, governance, and relational alignment. A former Division I athlete, Paul now lives in Ontario with his wife and children, dedicated to helping leaders integrate purpose, connection, and legacy.
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