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

Episode 19 - Interview with Doug Miller

In this episode natural pro bodybuilder Doug Miller discusses with Jeff: -why Doug chooses to compete naturally -will he ever go for an IFBB pro card? -Doug's favorite bodybuilding split -Doug's favorite rep ranges -training periodization -how often does he train to failure? -what are Doug's off-season macros? -supplementation: creatine, BCAAs, natural test boosters and more ...and much more! Check out Core Nutritionals here: www.corenutritionals.com https://www.facebook.com/corenutritionals/ Fo...

Feb 11, 2016•59 min

Episode 18 - Bro Splits, Training Frequency & the Anabolic Window feat. Menno Henselmans

In this episode Menno Henselmans discusses with Jeff: -how frequently should you train a bodypart? -the Norwegian Frequency Project and other research on training frequency -is it beneficial to periodize frequency across the training year? -the value in having dedicated arm days -the role of "the pump" in hypertrophic gains -how big is the anabolic window really? ...and much more! Interested in learning Menno's full Bayesian Bodybuilding method and become a certificed Bayesian trainer? Have a lo...

Jan 06, 2016•1 hr 24 min

Episode 17 - BIG THREE Powerlifting Roundtable feat. Brett Gibbs, JP Cauchi, Josh Hancott.mp3

In this episode Brett Gibbs, Jp Cauchi and Josh Hancott discuss with Jeff: -their individual powerlifting goals for 2016 -how often should you be max testing or AMRAP testing in training? -how to plan a competition year -how much drug use is there in the IPF? -ammonia caps, music, imagery and other meet strategies -using "top sets" in training before volume work ...and much more! You can find more from Brett here: Instagram: @bg_waiweight Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EXillegal JP here: ...

Dec 29, 2015•1 hr 5 min

Episode 16 - Mind-Muscle Connection, Training to Failure, Meal Plans & Flexible Dieting feat. Josh Vogel

In this episode 20 year old bodybuilding phenom Josh Vogel discusses with Jeff: -the value of the mind-muscle connection -the best training frequency for bodybuilding -how to structure two-a-day training splits -should you be training to failure? -meal plans vs IIFYM in contest prep -"junk loading" in peak week ...and much more! You can find more from Josh here: Instagram: @vogelitis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuahunter.vogel For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/appl...

Dec 19, 2015•46 min

Episode 15 - How to Cut Water for Weigh Ins, Peaking for a Meet feat. JP Cauchi

In this episode 2x junior powerlifting world champion JP Cauchi discusses with Jeff: -why bigger is better in powerlifting -how much weight you should cut for a powerlifting meet -is it better to slowly cut bodyfat or rapidly cut water to get in a weigh class? -how to refeed and rehydrate after weighins -how should you structure your last 4 weeks of training in a peaking cycle? -what should your meet week look like? ...and much more! You can find more from JP here: Instagram: @5trong Facebook: h...

Dec 07, 2015•56 min

Episode 14 - Interview with 6x World Champion Brian Whitacre

In this episode 6x world champion drug-free bodybuilder Brian Whitacre discusses with Jeff and Robin: -balancing family, work and bodybuilding -how to get really, truly shredded -Brian's experiences with Daily Undulating Periodization under the guidance of Dr. Mike Zourdos -Brian's macros -how long should your contest prep diet be? -Brian's favorite type of cardio ...and much more! You can find more from Brian here: http://www.brianwhitacre.net/ For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng...

Nov 28, 2015•1 hr 2 min

Episode 13 - Grow Your Following & Dealing with Online Negativity in Fitness feat. Matty Fusaro

In this episode Online Coach and YouTuber Matty Fusaro discusses with Jeff and Robin: -how to grow your social media online -growing your online coaching business -fitness vlogging -dealing with negative comments online -specific YouTube marketing strategies for growth ...and much more! You can find more from Matty here: Instagram: @mattyfusaro Facebook: www.facebook.com/FusaroFitness/ For coaching from Jeff or Robin, contact: robin@strcng.com and jeff@strcng.com Please support us by leaving a n...

Nov 09, 2015•1 hr 22 min

Episode 12 - Changes in Hormones with Natural Bodybuilding Contest Prep feat. Peter Fitschen

In this episode contest PhD canditate and Pro Natural Bodybuilders Peter Fitschen discusses with Jeff and Robin: -how hormone levels change as a result of natural bodybuilding -specific training, nutrition and supplementation strategies to keep muscle while dieting -optimal length of contest prep based on the research to get truly shredded -is it possible to change your setpoint? -how to reverse diet after a contest to restore hormonal milieu -gender differences in adaptations to dieting ...and ...

Sep 03, 2015•1 hr 27 min

Episode 11 - Casein Before Bed, BCAAs & Intermittent Fasting feat. Joseph Agu

In this episode nutritionist Joseph Agu discusses with Jeff: -the pyramid/ hierarchy of importance for protein (as featured in Alan Aragon's research review) -casein before bed -how much protein you should eat per day -how many meals you should eat per day -BCAA supplementation -intermittent fasting -impact of protein quality ...and much more! You can find more from Joseph here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josephagunutrition For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or ...

Aug 11, 2015•1 hr 2 min

Episode 10 - Peak Week, Reverse Dieting & Stubborn Fat feat. Cliff Wilson

In this episode contest prep coach Cliff Wilson discusses with Jeff and Robin: -peak week strategies including Cliff's rapid backload approach -keys to getting rid of stubborn bodyfat -what is muscle maturity? -reverse dieting after a competition -bringing up weakpoints -ketogenic dieting ...and much more! You can find more from Cliff here: Instagram: @cwteamwilson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliff.wilson For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: info@strcng.c...

Jul 26, 2015•1 hr 31 min

Episode 9 - Defining Progress, Overcoming Setbacks, and Motivation feat. Bryce Lewis

Jeff, Robin and Bryce discuss topics around measuring progress, dealing with injuries, sustainability and extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation.

May 10, 2015•1 hr 15 min

Episode 8 - Hamstrings Feat. Andrew Vigotsky

Jeff, Robin and Andrew delve into the anatomy and biocmechanics specific to the hamstrings and implications for training as well as EMG research and the hamstrings' involvement in a variety of exercises including the squat and deadlift.

Feb 15, 2015•56 min

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