Steve talks to Dr. Joe one of the pioneers in peak week strategies for natural bodybuilders. 02:53 How has Joe's view of peak week changed? 08:15 Where Joe places peak week into his phasic contest prep plan? 12:40 Joe's 'metabolic building' phase 19:00 What does Joe do in his peak week? 22:05 Difference approaches Joe has used & lessons learnt. 28:50 What is supercompensation & can it occur with carbs? 37:07 How does Joe assess whether someone is spilled, flat or full? 42:35 Why do some ...
Oct 16, 2017•58 min
Another Q&A with Dr. Mike, this time we cover optimal training lengths to canola oils impact on health. 02:14 Worst case of overreaching Mike has experienced & how he dealt with it. 13:50 Does Mike believe in an intensity of effort threshold for hypertrophy? 22:28 Does the optimal rep tempo of a lift depend on whether the goal is strength or hypertrophy? 30:26 Canola oil healthy? 33:07 Can anti-oxidants hinder adaptation around workouts? 35:33 Stress Response Adaption - in depth programm...
Oct 09, 2017•51 min
Steve talks to Lyle McDonald to get his revised views on refeeds. Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! --- Time Stamps: • 01:30 History/Definition of Flexible Dieting & Refeeds • 07:28 Purpose of the refeed • 19:40 Refeeds for women • 25:25 How many days do we need to benefit from a refeed? • 36:05 Linear deficit vs. low days & high days? • 55:18 Additional benefits to refeeds for different athletes • Lyle's website: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/ --- COACHING: www.revivestrong...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Steve talks to Broderick Chavez all about muscle growth. Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! -- Time Stamps: 03:20 General Adaption Syndrome (GAS) Theory applied to muscle growth 19:10 The importance of removing stressors & attributing the right causality 25:02 Cyclic rhythm to muscle growth responses 38:55 The accumulation of stress & identifying the point at which we need to take a break 52:30 Nutritional recommendations for eating for muscle growth -- COACHING: www.revivestron...
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Another fantastic Q&A with Dr. Mike. 04:20 Adaptions to cardio & how to mitigate this or plan round it? 16:20 Overloading/Deloading different muscle groups at different weeks? 30:48 Weight fluctuations during a gaining phase, how to deal with them? 38:08 Doing mini cuts during a lower volume period? 48:05 Is there a body fat set point or a weight set point? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com...
Sep 18, 2017•56 min
Brad runs Science Driven Nutrition, an online platform that aims to spread evidence-based nutrition information. He also has an M.S. in biomechanics and a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, and has also done research training as a fellow in biomedical research, examining how nutrition and metabolism influence disease. We cover everything you could want regarding carbohydrates role for a physique competitor. Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! __ Time Stamps: 04:00 What is a carbohydrate exact...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Another fantastic Q&A with Dr. Mike. 00:40 Elaborations on differentiation between Overload and Progressive Overload. 08:02 When we diet we want to prevent muscle loss. However post diet it’s often said we can gain back the lean tissue lost quickly due to muscle memory. Why not then diet harder? 22:18 Is there any evidence you know of that ‘functional overreaching’ results in more growth than continued progression? or any research supporting prolonged AMPK elevation phenomenon dominating ove...
Sep 04, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Broderick Chavez the 'evil genius' is back! We talk about how we can avoid using the scale the wrong way. 01:42 Data collection for body composition change 20:30 Thoughts on taking daily weigh ins 35:00 The benefits of challenging your own views 36:12 How to identify the need to make a change i.e. a plateau ~ Broderick's website: https://www.teamevilgsp.com/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FA...
Aug 28, 2017•59 min
Chad Dolan is a super smart guy who many might not know. He has a Exercise Science and Health Promotion B.S., Exercise Physiology M.S. and is currently working on his PhD. He's has published Strength and Conditioning Research alongside top powerlifting coach/researcher Mike Zourdos. Chad is also a competitive athlete and coach, the coaching qualities he identifies as paramount are: education (giving you the why and not just the “hows”), individualization (training and nutrition should be unique ...
Aug 21, 2017•1 hr 6 min
An exciting roundtable between two massive geeks of the science of genetics and how they impact our muscular size and strength gains. Time stamps: 2:35 99.9% of our genetics are the same, so how much impact can they have on our strength/size? 12:25 Lyle McDonalds work vs. talent model - does it work in practice? 21:25 Natural limits for muscle mass? Usefulness of different models? 36:36 How much influence does our structure, bone size have on our muscular potential? Does this relate to somatotyp...
Aug 14, 2017•47 min
Peter Fitschen is a very smart natural bodybuilder. With a PhD Nutritional Science, Master of Science in Biology/Physiology & Bachelor of Science: Biochemisty. He has many publications including: Recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: resistance and cardiovascular training & A scientific based approach to natural bodybuilding contest preparation: nutritional and supplementation. - Time Stamps: 03:20 What does it mean to compete? 07:15 What has Peter done in his off...
Aug 07, 2017•51 min
Another famous Q&A with Dr.Mike, talking about perfecting your massing calories to hypertrophy strategies for females. ~ 0:55 Should your Calorie surplus be different throughout a Massing Phase? 26:26 Is direct ab training for a bodybuilder necessary? 32:35 Strategies for muscle hypertrophy in women. 43:15 Nutrient re-partitioning agents, thoughts? ~ • Facebook Group to ask Q's: https://www.facebook.com/groups/revivestronger/ • Mike's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.israetel • Mik...
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Today Steve interviews Martin MacDonald a ‘Clinical Performance Nutritionist’, Celebrity nutritionist, the founder of Mac-Nutrition.com, which is now a thriving nutrition consultancy boasting sought after long-term internship and weekend Mentorship programs. Plus he runs Mac-Nutrition-University UK’s first ever 12-month, evidence-based, online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work. Time Stamps: 01:05 Maintenance Phase importance and application, teaching clients to live...
Jul 24, 2017•46 min
Cliff is a professional natural bodybuilder & one of the top physique coaches in the industry having established himself through his work with competitive bodybuilders and powerlifters. Cliff's clients have amassed over 70 pro cards, over 30 professional titles, and multiple world champions. His goal as a coach is simple, help every athlete achieve their ultimate potential, regardless of their current level. ~ 02:55 "Intensity is everything" - what does this really mean? 07:22 What nutrition...
Jul 17, 2017•58 min
Another famous Q&A with Dr.Mike, from metabolite training in & out & how to identify if you're a non-responder to something. ~ 02:43 Where to place metabolite training & how to progress metabolite training?? 25:26 Could Mike discuss some ways he's found for improving digestion, to handle the quantities of food required in a bulk. 39:08 What value do you place on intra-workout nutrition? 44:30 Can a tight muscle restrict hypertrophy? Less ROM etc... & if so how might you deal ...
Jul 10, 2017•55 min
Today Steve interviews Martin MacDonald a ‘Clinical Performance Nutritionist’, Celebrity nutritionist, the founder of Mac-Nutrition.com, which is now a thriving nutrition consultancy boasting sought after long-term internship and weekend Mentorship programs. Plus he runs Mac-Nutrition-University UK’s first ever 12-month, evidence-based, online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work. Time Stamps 10:53 How the MNU developed into what it is 17:33 Martin's views on aggressiv...
Jul 03, 2017•45 min
Steve talks to Broderick Chavez the 'evil genius' about how bodybuilders are best aligning their nutrition with their training. 00:37 Long contest preps vs. shorter contest preps, which are better? 12:55 Are refeeds something we should be taking? 24:20 How to go about a contest prep? ~ Broderick's website: https://www.teamevilgsp.com/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com...
Jun 27, 2017•46 min
Steve talks to Broderick Chavez the 'evil genius' about how bodybuilders are best aligning their nutrition with their training. 10:38 How to train & eat for muscle gain? 21:37 Nutrition during a deload? 31:37 How to train & eat for fat loss? ~ Broderick's website: https://www.teamevilgsp.com/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: www.twitte...
Jun 19, 2017•43 min
Steve chats to Quinn Henoch head of sports rehab at JTS. 03:08 What can a lifter do before seeking physiotherapy? 27:28 Quinn's tiered approach to working with injuries 31:20 How much attention do we need to put to foam rolling etc.? 43:26 How mobile do we need to be? 53:50 General everyday practices someone can do to stay healthy ~ Quinn's website: http://www.clinicalathlete.com/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.co...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Steve chats to elite powerlifter Bryce Lewis. 03:18 How is Bryce's prep going for Worlds in Belarus? 06:43 What Bryce thinks allowed him to make big strides in strength over the past few years? 23:30 The main differences between the top lifters & good lifters? 32:25 Hindsight bias 40:05 Getting over the fear of going for lifts you've never tried before 41:20 What Bryce has his eye on in the research atm or new methods he is trying ~ Bryce's website: http://thestrengthathlete.com/ ~ COACHING:...
Jun 06, 2017•46 min
Steve interviews Mike Vacanti who is the previous personal trainer for Gary V and is a leading fitness content producer based in the US. 02:45 How did Mike get where he is today? 09:15 The value of taking risks 11:27 Mike's experience interning with John Romaniello & tackling self doubt 20:30 Mike's introduction to working with Gary V & lessons taken 27:20 How does Mike get the most out of his working day? 33:40 How does Mike crush it on social media? 42:40 How does Mike keep work life b...
May 29, 2017•1 hr 1 min
This week Steve interviews Joseph Agu. ~ 2:40 How much protein do you need? 11:28 Basing recommendations off LBM or total bw? 14:01 How should you distribute your protein? 25:01 How to maximise Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) 30:33 Protein quality considerations 39:38 Protein timing considerations 48:50 A Summary of Perfecting your Protein ~ • Joseph's website: www.elitenutritioncoaching.com ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.s...
May 22, 2017•54 min
This week Steve interviews Mike Tuchscherer. ~ 03:20 Main differences between good lifters & the best lifters? 07:55 Programming differences between novices & advanced lifters? 18:05 How to identify what's working with your training? 26:24 Identifying weak points within lifts 32:11 Does Mike keep the SBD in year round? 41:22 Attempt selection on meet day? 46:40 Project Momentum findings ~ • Mike's website: http://www.reactivetrainingsystems.com/Home/Main ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.co...
May 15, 2017•58 min
This week it is the second part of Steve interviewing the Lyle McDonald. They get into depth about why it's so easy to gain fat, especially after a diet and strategies to avoid such a thing happening. ~ 00:26 Behaviour of the general population 10:35 Differences in individual psychology 20:19 Why do people struggle with keeping their weight off? 28:18 The meaning and benefit of a diet break 43:25 Perception of what training and dieting really is and the mindset when dieting ~ • Lyle's website: h...
May 08, 2017•1 hr 7 min
This week Steve interviews Lyle Mcdonald, they talk in depth about transition phases between diets for physique athletes. Why they're so important and how to go about implementing them. ~ 05:38 Science based community 10:37 What should be the focus of a coach/athlete? 15:22 Transition period between gaining & cutting - how to mitigate too much fat accumulation? 34:34 Should you do a transition phase? 51:52 How to decide on when to gain/cut? 01:01:18 How to adjust your training ~ • Lyle's web...
May 01, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Mike Israetel goes over what you need to be thinking about when it comes to exercise selection for hypertrophy. • Conference details: revivestronger.com/event/mike-israetel-conference-2017/ ~ 2:15 Introduction to selecting exercises for hypertrophy 3:30 The importance of exercise selection for hypertrophy in the grand scheme of things 6:02 Considerations for exercise selection 1.] Specificity 13:45 There are no 'must do exercises' & the importance of learning how to perform movements & p...
Apr 24, 2017•54 min
Over the time, we've had some amazing guests on the show and we created a podcast episode in which we collected some of the most valuable lessons in regards to hypertrophy from the top guys in the industry such as Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, James Krieger, Mike Israetel & Eric Helms. The crème de la crème are sharing their knowledge with you so that you can take that knowledge and apply it to your training. ~ Time stamps: 00:51 Dr. Brad Schoenfeld - Training Volume 04:37 James Krieger - Is there a ...
Apr 18, 2017•36 min
This week Steve interviews Mike Zourdos who's research focus on optimizing periodization and program design methods. ~ 03:30 Biggest benefit of DUP 07:55 What aspects can you undulate? 10:50 How does Mike use DUP with his Bodybuilding/Powerlifting clients? 14:25 Using DUP for more than the squat, bench and deadlift 17:32 Common misconceptions with DUP, what grinds Mike’s gears? 25:44 Mike on training to failure, using RPEs & using too much volume 25:27 How Mike structures in intro weeks &...
Apr 10, 2017•58 min
Mike Israetel answers your muscle hypertrophy questions, you're in for a real treat. • Conference details: revivestronger.com/event/mike-israetel-conference-2017/ ~ 1:07 Part 1) When training for hypertrophy do we need to overreach? Part 2) Active Recovery Periods for Bodybuilders, are they important? How do we implement them? 34:48 Is getting a large amount of your protein from carbohydrate sources a problem? 37:08 Can you become more fast or slow twitch by the way we train? 39:13 Good balance ...
Apr 03, 2017•54 min
Evan Godbee is a natural pro bodybuilder. He has worked with Layne Norton and Alberto Nunez, and has been lifting for more than 10 years. Evan talks through his experiences with these coaches and also outlines how his offseason and soon to begin competition prep will be looking. From refeeds, to periodisation strategies to lessons he's learnt from past preps. ~ Time stamps: 02:37 How Layne Norton & Alberto Nunez influenced Evan & the differences between them both. 14:24 How Evan's offsea...
Mar 26, 2017•58 min
