Swole Radio

Swole Radio answers all of your questions on natural bodybuilding. I'm a medical doctor, pro natural men's physique athlete, and YouTuber based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to promote science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. This will involve interviewing the top athletes, coaches, and scientists in bodybuilding. If that sounds like it will help you, join me by subscribing! - Bill Wong, MD (Dr. Swole)

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13. Patrick Macinnis (Patty Lifts): How to Customize Training, Progression Schemes, Tracking Progress

Patrick Macinnis is a natural bodybuilding coach and WNBF Pro Men’s Physique athlete. We spoke about: How to start off a client in terms of training How to change variables to individualize a training program Progression schemes for intermediate and advanced How to get into autoregulating Getting started on diet What measures of progress to track in the offseason What people should focus on at each level for training and diet Find Patrick at: IG: @patty.lifts ------------------------------- Foll...

Dec 16, 2020•48 min

12. DR. ERIC HELMS: BODYBUILDING PERIODIZATION - DUP, Length of Massing, Metabolite Training, Macrocycles

Dr. Eric Helms is a leading strength and hypertrophy expert. We spoke in depth about periodization for bodybuilders: Units of time in the training year DUP (daily undulating periodization) Mesocycle progression Progression across mesocycles: volume, frequency, rep ranges, exercise selection Metabolite blocks Length of massing phases Optimal body fat percentage for muscle growth Rates of gain Resensitization phases Frequency of fat loss phases Where he’s at in his season Find Dr. Helms at: https:...

Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 12 min

11. Chris Barakat: Recomp, How to Build a Meal Plan (Macros, Food Composition, & Nutrient Timing)

Chris Barakat is an adjunct professor and sports performance researcher at the University of Tampa. We spoke about: body recomposition how to choose between a surplus, maintenance calories, or a deficit optimal body fat percentage ranges protein, carbs, and fat intake food composition nutrient timing casein before bed bedtime nutrition transitioning out of fat loss Find Chris at: https://competitivebreed.com/ IG: @christopher.barakat ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: YOU...

Nov 26, 2020•58 min

10. Brad Loomis: Contest Prep - Optimal Starting Point, Diet Breaks x Training, Pre-Diet Diet, Programming, Common Mistakes

Brad Loomis is a highly esteemed natural bodybuilding prep coach and part of 3D Muscle Journey (3DMJ). We talk all about contest prep: optimal starting point rate of loss length of prep the “pre-diet diet” most common mistakes in terms of diet and training timing volume and intensity fluctuations with nutrition/diet breaks lessons in 2020 programming heavy movements/powerlifting Brad’s current priorities 3DMJ: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ Brad’s Instagram: @3dmjcoach ----------------------------...

Nov 10, 2020•51 min

9. Steve Hall (Revive Stronger): His Journey, Biggest Mistakes, Favorite Training Techniques, Lessons in 2020

I spoke with Steve Hall, founder of Revive Stronger, on his journey in bodybuilding. We talked about his story, biggest mistakes, and training techniques. We also touch on his lessons learned in 2020 as a bodybuilding coach. Revive Stronger: https://revivestronger.com/ ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bill.wong22/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/ --...

Nov 04, 2020•54 min

8. Dr. Mike Israetel: Periodization for Bodybuilding (Macrocycle Design, Rates of Gain, Minicuts)

Here I interview Dr. Mike Israetel from Renaissance Periodization on advanced periodization for bodybuilding. We dive into how to set up your training year for optimized hypertrophy as a bodybuilder. 1:42 Units of time in the training year 6:12 Hypertrophy blocks and progression of variables between mesocycles 15:33 Differences in volume from mesocycle to mesocycle 19:02 Resensitization and active rest phases 32:15 Length of massing phases 34:57 Optimal rates of gain 42:05 Frequency of minicuts ...

Oct 18, 2020•47 min

7. John Meadows “Mountain Dog”: Heart Attack, Progressive Overload, Intensity Techniques

John Meadows, aka the “Mountain Dog” is a world-famous bodybuilder and coach. In this interview, we discuss: 1:24 His heart attack and current status 9:19 John’s training approaches over the years 25:45 Science and bodybuilding 31:09 Progressive overload & tracking progress 35:32 What to do when you can’t get stronger 43:13 Implementing high intensity techniques 50:50 Training for a beginner / intermediate 55:48 Deload weeks 1:02:30 Biggest training mistake 1:07:42 Biggest piece of advice to...

Jun 13, 2020•1 hr 15 min

6. Jeff Alberts: Bodybuilding During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Home Training, Mindset, Programming

Jeff Alberts is a world-famous natural bodybuilder and contest prep coach. In this podcast episode we delve into how to approach bodybuilding during the COVID-19 pandemic. We cover the following: 5:41 perspective on bodybuilding vs. life 14:25 having a reactionary approach 21:02 making the best of this time period 30:44 how to program training at home 37:45 metabolite work, myoreps 42:56 mind-muscle connection and efficiency 52:44 progressive overload with limited equipment 59:37 moving away fro...

Mar 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min

5. Patty Lifts: Powerbuilding, Bulking Lessons, Starting Prep (WNBF PRO Natural Men's Physique)

Patrick Macinnis is a pro natural men’s physique athlete, powerlifter, and science-based coach. In this interview we discuss his last bulking phase and plans for his upcoming competitive season. We also discuss balancing powerlifting and bodybuilding and programming strategies for “powerbuilding.” IG: @patty.lifts Website: https://www.teamlifts.com/ ------------------------------- Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr_s...

Mar 24, 2020•52 min

4. Jeff Alberts "The Godfather" (Part 2) - Sustainability in Bodybuilding | Exercise Selection | Training Philosophy

This is part 2 of my interview with Jeff Alberts, a world-renowned pro natural bodybuilder and science-based coach at 3DMJ. Here we talk about sustainability in bodybuilding. Jeff has a huge wealth of knowledge, with 33 years of natural bodybuilding experience. We touch on exercise selection as well as changes in Jeff’s training philosophy over the years. Jeff’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/3dmj_godfather/ 3D Muscle Journey: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ ---...

Jan 18, 2020•16 min

3. Jeff Alberts - 3DMJ "Godfather" 2019 Contest Prep (Part 1)

Jeff Alberts is a world-renowned pro natural bodybuilder and science-based coach at 3DMJ. In this first part of our interview we discuss his 2019 competitive season: 0:58 prep timeline 5:24 starting/ending weight; rate of loss 11:54 starting/ending macros 14:04 refeeds 17:04 macro autoregulation 22:52 cardio 25:53 calorie changes 30:54 training 32:32 exercise selection 38:25 peaking 50:42 things to do differently Jeff’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/3dmj_godfather/ 3D Muscle Journey: https://3dm...

Jan 10, 2020•54 min

2. Tobias Schuler - Most Common Mistakes Made by Intermediate Bodybuilders (WNBF Pro Men's Physique)

Tobias Schuler is a WNBF Men’s Physique Pro and science-based bodybuilding coach. In this episode, I interview him about the common misconceptions intermediate athletes have with respect to training and nutrition. We discuss the importance of progressive overload and an example of how to set up a weekly undulating program. We also go through common “bro” mistakes regarding the post-workout window, carbs before bed, always lifting heavy, supplements, etc. Tobi’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/tobi...

Jan 02, 2020•10 min

1. Tobias Schuler's 2018 Contest Prep | WNBF Pro Men's Physique Athlete | How to Win a Pro Card (Science-based Natural Bodybuilding)

Tobias Schuler is a natural bodybuilder and science-based bodybuilding coach from Calgary, Canada. In this episode, he shares details from his 2018 prep when he won his WNBF pro card in men’s physique. We discuss the following aspects of his prep: 1:14 prep length 3:36 starting/ending macros 5:26 macro drops 7:14 refeeds 10:33 cardio 14:01 changes for this prep 17:41 training 20:34 strength/volume decreases 21:41 anything to do differently 23:11 diet, low calorie snacks 28:15 crazy prep story To...

Dec 11, 2019•31 min

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