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The Jeff Nippard Podcast

This podcast is dedicated to discussions and interviews with the fitness community's best science-based coaches, researchers and elite level athletes.
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Episodes

Why Long-Length Partials Are Good For Muscle Growth (ft. Dr. Milo Wolf)

Timestamps: 0:00 - How confident is Dr. Wolf in long length partials? 1:33 - What are long length partials? 3:25 - How good are long length partials really? 5:24 - Research on long length partials 7:36 - Examples of long length partials 9:08 - Good and bad exercises for long length partials 16:22 - Integrated partials 20:39 - How much ROM should we use on the partials? 29:07 - Failure discussion (new study) Watch my video on long-length partials: https://youtu.be/ftpH4-xFGQI Watch my video that ...

Nov 17, 202332 min

Training Minimalism: Can You Get More Gains With Less Work?

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:20 What is training minimalism & minimum dose training 10:25 - Minimalistic training for strength 36:36 - Minimalistic training for strength 59:26 - Exciting new research for Dr. Pak Watch my Minimalism Science Explained video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc4OtzAnVMI Find Dr. Pak here: https://www.instagram.com/dr__pak/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLkHRHcMxbdcZDWXfrLkBQ https://www.strongerbyscience.com/coaching/pak-androulakis-korakakis/...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 9 min

THE GREAT BULKING DEBATE (Mike Israetel, Menno Henselmans vs Greg Nuckols, Eric Trexler)

Timestamps: 0:00 Defining P Ratio & Important Background Info 3:48 – Mike Israetel Opening Statement (Practical Bulk Guidelines) 26:58 – Eric Trexler Opening Statement (P Ratio & Bodyfat) 41:50 – Menno Henselmans Rebuttal (Why Cut First) 57:07 – Greg Nuckols Rebuttal (Issues with Menno’s stance) 1:12:50 – Within-Individual vs inter-individual lean gain potential 1:26:19 – Can I (Jeff) gain muscle just as well at 10%, 15%, 20%, etc? 1:36:56 – Clarifying stances and have any minds changed?...

Apr 01, 20212 hr 7 min

#46 - The Truth About Posture & Pain ft. Dr. Sam Spinelli

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:13 – current state of youtube and mainstream posture advice 3:23 – is there such thing as good and bad posture? 6:35 – science-based vs “bro” posture approaches 9:56 – dealing with postural stress at work 18:09 – does bad posture cause pain? 21:44 – what should we do about pain? 24:17 – are 10 minute daily drills & stretches useless? 29:20 – is neck training a good idea? 33:02 – science-based takeaways for posture and pain? 38:54 – “but this fixed MY pain!” You can a...

Feb 24, 202142 min

#45 - How Important Is Failure & How Much Does Training Hard Matter? ft. Greg Nuckols

0:00 Intro 1:03 - How hard should you train? (Greg's answer) 4:19 - How important is failure for hypertrophy 13:55 - Is going to failure more risky or injurious? 26:53 - RPE for muscle growth: good or bad? 30:54 - Does it matter when you train to failure in a mesocycle? 34:45 - What is the low-end intensity threshold for muscle growth? 37:45 - Is volume or intensity more important? 44:43 - Rep range discussion Watch my "How Hard Should You Train?" compilation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Feb 16, 202149 min

#44 - Volume vs Intensity, Hard Training & Progressions ft. Dr. Eric Helms

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:48 - What is hard training (concepts & definitions) 7:00 - Is there a "minimum RPE" for hypertrophy? 10:50 - Is volume or intensity more important? 15:42 - Do you have a gripe with low volume (HIT) training? 18:25 - How do you progress on a moderate-effort, moderate-volume approach? 24:03 - Do people underestimate RPE? Is this a problem? 27:14 - Implications for "average gym goers" using RPE 29:58 - Is intensity the "most fundamental" variable? 33:22 - What is the im...

Jan 18, 202153 min

#43 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. Dr. Stefi Cohen (3/5)

This is part 3 of the "How Hard" miniseries where I'll be asking 5 different experts the same question: "How hard should we train in the gym?" Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:55 - How hard should you train? (Stefi's answer) 12:45 - How important is training to failure? 25:55 - Caveats for beginners & technique discussion 40:20 - How often does Stefi max out in training? 43:07 - Is volume or intensity more important? 51:35 - Does this same advice apply for muscle gain (not strength)? 55:00 - Stefi's...

Dec 13, 20201 hr 2 min

#42 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. John Meadows (2/5)

This is part 2 of the "How Hard" miniseries where I'll be asking 5 different experts the same question: "How hard should we train in the gym?" Timestamps: How hard should you train?: 0:00 Do you rank volume or intensity higher? 15:16 Do people mess up RPE? & "Fake progressive overload" 18:16 How fatiguing is going to failure? 22:07 How often do you train "beyond failure"? 23:56 You can also listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765 Spotify:...

Nov 06, 202028 min

#41 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel (1/5)

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Mike Istaetel about how hard we should train in the gym. This podcast will be part 1 of a 5 part series where I ask 5 different experts the same question. Timestamps: How hard should you train?: 0:00 Is reps in reserve (RIR) exercise-specific?: 10:44 Advice to help estimate RIR more accurately: 16:04 Which is most important for hypertrophy: intensity (effort) or volume?: 19:34 Is it optimal to take some sets to failure?: 31:33 Is it harder to do a high effor...

Oct 02, 202046 min

#40 - Advanced Training Techniques: Broscience or Legit? ft. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld about advanced training techniques for maximizing muscle mass including dropsets, accentuated eccentrics, supersets, high volume training, altering resistance profiles, and more. ------------------------------- Check out what my amazing sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com/discount/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF ...

Apr 28, 20191 hr 18 min

#39 - What's Making Us Fat? Response to the Joe Rogan Debate ft. Stephan Guyenet

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Stephan Guyenet about the science behind what is driving fat gain. We also cover the "is a calorie a calorie" question, address the role of sugar/carbs in obesity and diabetes and the role of the brain in regulating all of this. This interview was recorded just after the debate on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast (JRE) between Gary Taubes and Stephan Guyenet, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA3QavPp1Ho --------------------------...

Mar 30, 20191 hr 13 min

#38 - Slow Metabolisms & Reverse Dieting in 2019 ft. Dr. Eric Trexler

In this episode I'm speaking with metabolism researcher Dr. Eric Trexler about metabolic slowdown, reverse dieting, metabolic damage, rapid weight loss, crash dieting, starvation mode and other topics. You can listen to The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube ------------------------------- Check out what my amazing sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience...

Feb 16, 20191 hr 14 min

#37 - Bro Science vs Real Science (New Training Controversies) ft. Dr. Bret Contreras

In this interview Dr. Bret Contreras and I discuss the value of the smith machine, whether you can maintain squat strength without squatting, "powerbuilding", the mind muscle connection, training to failure and new controversial research on training volume. Subscribe to Bret on Youtube: ‣ https://www.youtube.com/user/bretcontreras1 Check out Bret's blog: ‣ http://bretcontreras.com/ Watch this interview on YouTube: ‣ https://youtu.be/92pQFyQnJsw ------------------------------- SOURCES: https://ww...

Dec 16, 20181 hr 38 min

#36 - Vegan Diet Science: Are Eggs Bad? Vegan Bodybuilding? Is Red Meat Bad?

In this episode I'm speaking with nutrition researcher and Director of Examine.com, Kamal Patel. We discuss the ethics of veganism, the potential benefits of a vegan diet and its pitfalls. We also cover topics like eggs, red meat, processed meat, omega-3s, the carnivore diet, advice for vegan lifters and much more! Check out Examine's Supplement Guide for Vegans and Vegetarians: ‣ https://examine.com/store/vegetarians-vegans-supplement-guide/ Watch on YouTube here: ‣ http://bit.ly/subjeffnippard...

Aug 11, 20181 hr 35 min

#35 - How Much Training Volume Do You Need? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel

How many SETS and REPS per week is best for hypertrophy? How HARD should you train? Train to FAILURE? How do you track volume? Dr. Mike Israetel, Phd and I try to answer these questions through conversation. Mike's Articles: ‣ https://renaissanceperiodization.com/hypertrophy-training-guide-central-hub/ ‣ https://renaissanceperiodization.com/training-volume-landmarks-muscle-growth/ Watch on YouTube: ‣ http://bit.ly/subjeffnippard Hit us up on Instagram: ‣ http://instagram.com/jeffnippard ‣ http:/...

Jun 17, 20181 hr 10 min

#34 - ALL ABOUT PROTEIN (How Many Grams Per Day & Per Meal) ft. Jorn Trommelen

Part 2 of my discussion with muscle metabolism researcher Jorn Trommelen. Here we cover how to diet to maximize muscle protein synthesis. This is an audio repost from my interview on YouTube. Jorn's website: http://www.nutritiontactics.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:38 The role of carbs (insulin) and fats in stimulating MPS. Is insulin anabolic? 7:46 Whole eggs more anabolic than egg whites? (New research) 11:00 "Just hitting total daily protei...

Apr 04, 20181 hr 23 min

#33 - All You Need To Know About Muscle Protein Synthesis | Part 1 ft. Jorn Trommelen

Jeff and muscle metabolism researcher Jorn Trommelen discuss ways to train to maximize the muscle protein synthetic response. This is an audio repost from my interview on YouTube. Jorn's website: http://www.nutritiontactics.com/ Ultimate guide to MPS: http://www.nutritiontactics.com/measure-muscle-protein-synthesis/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard...

Mar 27, 20181 hr 3 min

#31 - How to Go "Bear Mode" and Look Enhanced, Naturally ft. AlphaDestiny

Alex of Alpha Destiny and Jeff discuss "bear mode", why being at a higher bodyfat percentage can make you look more impressive as a natural, body recomposition, "nucleus overload", and specific training strategies for growing the neck and traps. More from Alex here: www.outalpha.com https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlphaDestiny I also recorded this conversation on my YouTube channel! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/8q5UL6z5VjE Follow me here: INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/jeffnippard SNAPCHAT ht...

Nov 08, 20171 hr 31 min

#30 - Gender Differences in Training feat. Menno Henselmans

In this episode, scientific fitness author Menno Henselmans discusses with Jeff the natural muscular potential of women and training and nutrition differences between men and women. More from Menno here: www.bayesianbodybuilding.com I did a video on gender differences on my YouTube channel! Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoUhE8TAGKM Follow me here: INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/jeffnippard SNAPCHAT http://snapchat.com/add/jeffnippard FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/jeffnippard TWIT...

Apr 13, 20171 hr 13 min

The Strongest Mindset | Interview with Emily Duncan

In this episode, we interview Emily Duncan, nationally qualified NPC Bikini competitor and ISSN Sports Nutrition Specialist. We cover everything to do with sharpening your mental approach to training and nutrition, with some specific focus on the bikini athlete. You can find more from Emily here: EMILY DUNCAN IG: em_dunc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPI1d_1hXLTYuXGEcDq0RA Twitter: em_dunc Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/DLjq6Zn86w4 FACEBOOK https://www.faceb...

Aug 26, 201647 min

The Flexible Diet Discussion feat. Laurin Conlin and Robin Gallant

In this episode, we discuss with Laurin her recently published research on inclusive vs exclusive dieting strategies and much more. More from Laurin here: www.laurinconlin.com IG: @laurinconlin LAURIN'S INSTAGRAM @laurinconlin CONTEST PREP/ COACHING jeff@strcng.com ROBIN'S CHANNEL: youtube.com/c/robingallant ROBIN'S INSTAGRAM: @robingallantt FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER https://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM @jeffnippard SNAPCHAT @jeffnippard I hope you enjoy the epis...

Jul 29, 20161 hr 27 min

The Volume Roundtable feat. Mike Israetel, Eric Helms, Layne Norton, Greg Nuckols

In this episode, we host the most comprehensive discussion of training volume available anywhere with Mike Israetel, Eric Helms, Layne Norton and Greg Nuckols. We answer the question of whether we should train with the maximum volume that we can recover from (maximum recoverable volume) or with the minimum volume needed to make progress (minimum effective dose). We also touch on many other topics including: - guidelines for how much volume to do per week - the difference between max recoverable ...

Jun 29, 20161 hr 58 min

THE PEEK WEEK ROUNDTABLE feat. Cliff Wilson, Eric Helms, Jason Theobald

In this episode, we host the most comprehensive Peak Week Roundtable available anywhere with contest prep coaches Cliff Wilson, Eric Helms and Jason Theobald. We cover all facets of peak week including: - how and when to manipulate water, sodium and potassium - how and when to load carbs/fats - how to deal with "spill over" - how to adjust cardio and training during peak week - how to set up the show day diet, including between prejudging and finals - how to know when someone is "ready" - psycho...

May 11, 20162 hr 19 min

Episode 25 - Supplement Science with Kamal Patel of Examine.com

In this episode Kamal Patel, director at Examine.com discusses with Jeff: -the best pump/ pre workout supplement -sleep aids that actually work -nootropics/ mood enhancing supplements -ways to re-sensitize to the effects of caffeine -are there any natural testosterone boosters that work? -creatine: is timing important? -effect of mindfulness meditation on health -weird new supplements you haven't heard of ...and much more! You can find more from Kamal here: www.examine.com You can find more from...

Apr 25, 201635 min

Episode 24 - Red Meat, Aspartame & Omega-3's | Interview with Kamal Patel of Examine.com

In this episode Kamal Patel, director at Examine.com discusses with Jeff: -how to eat a healthy diet -does red meat cause cancer? -is too much protein bad for health? How much is "too much"? -omega 6 to 3 ratio discussion -should we be supplementing fish oil/omega 3's? -is aspartame unsafe? -are saturated fats unhealthy? What about trans fats? -what is the role of a diet high in vegetables in reducing risk of CVD? ...and much more! You can find more from Kamal here: www.examine.com You can find ...

Apr 15, 20161 hr 28 min

Episode 23 - Interview With Lyle McDonald (Part 2: Reverse Dieting, Metabolic Damage and Weight Training)

In this episode, we cover Part 2 of my interview with Lyle McDonald. Topics covered include: - Can you change your bodyfat set point? - Is there value in reverse dieting to maintain a goal bodyweight? - What causes a "slow metabolism"? - Does metabolic damage exist? - Why ISN'T volume the most important factor for growth? - Maximum Recoverable Volume (MRV) -Training frequency for hypertrophy & Norwegian frequency project You can find more from Lyle here: www.bodyrecomposition.com For coachin...

Apr 04, 201654 min

Episode 22 - Interview With Lyle McDonald (Part 1: Training and Nutrition for Women)

In this episode Lyle McDonald discusses with Jeff: - Why do women tend to struggle with fat loss more than men? - Setting up the deficit with exercise vs caloric restriction - How to deal with water shifts in women & menstrual cycle overview - Refeeding: How frequent and for how long? - Psychological vs physiological effect of refeeds - Dealing with prolonged weight loss stalls - How to approach physique athletes very resistant to fat loss - Gender differences in training volume tolerance an...

Mar 27, 20161 hr 21 min

Episode 21 - THE REVERSE DIET DEBATE

In this episode, we host the first ever Reverse Diet Debate featuring Eric Helms + Menno Henselmans (against) vs. Layne Norton + Peter Fitschen (for). Topics covered include: - Opening statements and rebuttals - Defining "maintenance calories" - How does reverse dieting work in the absence of changes in body composition? - What are "adaptive metabolisms"? - Ad libitum and intuitive eating approaches post-contest - Can you diet on higher calories in prep after a successful reverse? Does it "carry...

Mar 07, 20161 hr 31 min

Episode 20 - When It Comes to Training Volume, More is Better feat. James Krieger

In this episode James Krieger, MSc discusses with Jeff: -how many sets are best for maximizing hypertrophy? -is there a point at which adding more training volume is detrimental for gains? -how important is training to failure? -is it better to space volume out across the week with higher frequency training or have more per-session volume? -the value of relative vs absolute volume for hypertrophy -why James' 2010 meta-analysis on volume survives criticism -hints about some unpublished research f...

Feb 17, 20161 hr 5 min
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