Bret is back on the show after 4 years have passed. This time we talk in-depth about the current state of the fitness industry, exercise selection for hypertrophy. Specifically, walkthrough Bret’s exercise efficiency guide which helps you select what exercises might be best for your goal. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (05:34) The efficacy guide and people that don't train people and make false claims (13:39) Dunning Kruger effect and debating people (17:00) Cancel culture and voice of the loudest (2...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Kassem and Mike are back on the podcast this time discussing their differences in periodising for hypertrophy, specifically metabolic deloads. As ever these guys have a lot of knowledge and wisdom to bring to the table and there are many great discussions had here. So you really don’t want to miss out. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:59) General philosophy of programming for hypertrophy (05:47) Tracking tools (08:31) What does a deload week look like? (11:00) Recovery, cardio and volume tolerance ...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Scott is back on the show! We talk about fasted cardio vs. fed cardio, how to gauge load with new machines, hypogonadism for natural competitors and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Fasted vs. fed cardio (11:18) Should you do cardio? (21:47) How to gauge load with new machines (35:17) Hypogonadism for natural athletes how anything to be concerned about? https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ ME...
May 16, 2022•59 min
Scott is back on the show! We talk about how to train your calves. What's the best protocol and what Scott's observation has been to calf training. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (09:36) How to train your calves (32:46) Bent knee vs. straight leg on calf raises https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.co...
May 09, 2022•52 min
Greg is back on the show for another sleep clinic. In today's episode, we talk all about ultradian and infradian rhythms, if it makes a difference and if sleep regularity matters, catching up on sleep and much more! Questions: (00:00) Intro (06:13) What are ultradian and infradian rhythms, and are they relevant to humans? (17:52) Cutting in summer and winter for gaining due to biological rhythm? (22:33) How much do sleep requirements actually vary between individuals, and what influences sleep n...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Mike and Charly are joining me today for a chat about the upcoming London Seminar 22. Furthermore, we talk most underrated gym equipment, if you can target a single muscle, bent over rows and much much more. https://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-22/ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (12:39) How important is technique and when are you holding yourself back (14:57) Charly's talk Psychology around bodybuilding prep (25:04) What Steve and Pascal are going to talk about (29:34) Can you truly isol...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min
This week I talk to Sarah Ford Bishop. We dig into her background, what got her into competing in bikini and becoming a physique coach. After that, we dig into some questions including what mistakes women specifically make when trying to build their physique. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:15) Interpreting research as a researcher (05:39) Applying refeeds/diet breaks (09:08) What signs to look for that speak for a refeed & diet break (13:12) How did Sarah get into exercise science & bikin...
Apr 18, 2022•57 min
Mike & Kassem are back on the show together to talk more about biomechanics. In today's show, we dig into the utility of bands for adjusting resistance profiles, specifically for exercises like the hack squat. As always guys lots of detail and nuance to be found in this chat along with some practical take-homes. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:55) Is banding worth it? Banding on hack squats (20:04) How to quantify the benefits of banding (28:56) Sticking point on a hack squat & rationale t...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Scott is back on the show. We talk about how to keep perspective with bodybuilding, especially when it concerns your health. And dig into the question of mindset and battling with the struggle of weight gain during mass phases. Timestamps: 00:00) Intro (07:22) Aspirations of competing (11:48) Early deaths currently in bodybuilding (20:59) Is the risk worth it? (37:28) How to deal mentally with gaining fat in a massing phase (48:54) Discomfort when gaining & cutting (54:25) Digestion and how ...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Mike is on the show for another Q&A. This week we cover the difference between maximising health vs. Hypertrophy, what is Mike’s IQ and how many screw up their hamstring training. Always a great time with Mike so enjoy! Timestamps: (00:00) Active Rest (06:10) What's the reason why (11:43) IQ test (21:33) Ever considered doing anything else in life? (26:33) Lowest MEV ever seen and hamstring training (30:42) Re-evaluating technique and load on the bar (34:44) Myo Match reps (42:28) Why focusi...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In today's episode, I talk to Jackson Peos. Here we dig into some of Jackon’s personal life including the highs and lows, how he has dealt with those and his life philosophy. Basically, we talk about time off the gym: Dealing with severe injuries, sickness & setbacks in life. If you’ve ever been through an injury, or want to know how to help your clients, this is for you. Timestamps: (00:00) Going through injuries, surgeries, etc. (07:55) What to do in a situation where you can't go to the g...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr
This week we have Dirk & Alberto on the show. Alberto coached Dirk through his first contest season to win his WNBF pro card & the overall amateur world title. There was a fair amount of controversy surrounding the approach they took to get to stage & so we’re going to dig into that! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:37) The process of getting ultra shredded and becoming an amateur world champion (08:45) What's preferred body fat % in the offseason (11:24) Coach/Client relationship and i...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr
Mike is back with another banger of an episode. This time he openly talks about what made him go down the path of AAS use and the negative consequences of steroid use. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:43) Frequency of progress photos (09:54) What made Mike go down the path of special sports supplements (16:45) Negative consequences of steroid use (27:46) Success leaves clues and fallacies (42:14) Have people started listening more to Mike with time and muscle mass? Credibility (53:38) What Mike wan...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 21 min
This week we have a roundtable discussion between Doug Brignole and Mike Israetel about the physics of resistance exercise. These guys are both trying to maximise the stimulus to fatigue trade-off in our training to get the best muscle gains possible. They do however have some slight differences in opinion in regards to exercise selection, range of motion and what’s safe or not in this regard. A fantastic discussion in which be sure to stick around so that you don't miss this fruitful discussion...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Today I am talking to coach Kassem from N1 Education, particularly about manipulating exercises to make better progress. We dig into a lot of biomechanics as you might expect as this is Kassem’s area of expertise. In Part 1 we touch on his process for developing biomechanically sound exercises and in Part 2 we touch on resistance profiles, training at long muscle lengths & much more! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:05) Lacking muscle groups in powerlifters (07:39) How to know what exercise to ...
Feb 21, 2022•51 min
Today I am talking to coach Kassem from N1 Education, particularly about understanding biomechanics for more gains. We dig into a lot of biomechanics as you might expect as this is Kassem’s area of expertise. In Part 1 we touch on his process for developing biomechanically sound exercises and in Part 2 we touch on resistance profiles, training at long muscle lengths & much more! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (05:38) What is Moxy and what's the purpose of the data (14:50) Pumps/Mind Muscle Connec...
Feb 14, 2022•50 min
Brad is back on the show for his annual appearance. In this episode, we dig into the question of whether you should cut volume to preserve muscle in a cut if partial repetitions can be beneficial for hypertrophy, and questions surrounding the periodised programme within his recent book release. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (06:01) Differences between Max Muscle Plan version 1 & 2. Nutrient timing (10:48) What's a true evidence-based practitioner (12:30) Who is the book for? (16:30) Volume and p...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr
Menno is back on the show for a Q&A. First, we get an update on Menno's bulk and how an obscure injury set him back. Then we dive into your questions from Menno's arm size to chats about biomechanics. Always fun chatting to Menno, be sure to tune in. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (06:36) Cutting through an injury? (10:32) Setting goals for the year (15:25) Training without rest days (19:22) Bro-splits and traditional thinking & Fallacy of thinking you know what pros do (23:24) What's the sim...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Charly is on for a solo episode. In this interview we talk about what Charly does for RP and how that partnership developed. Then we delve into his competitive bodybuilding season and some of his perspectives relating to that. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (09:50) Biggest changes and struggles transitioning from powerlifting to bodybuilding (11:48) Individualising form and momentum on movements (14:23) How did team full ROM start (17:58) Reflecting upon last season (24:44) What's the hardest part of...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Joe Jeffery is on the show. We talk about Joe’s background, how he came to help Mike with his special sports supplement use & how he became so educated on that, we then talk about his change in training philosophy and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:48) How did Joe get into pharmacology (09:35) How did programming and methodologies change over time (17:03) How did clients react to the changes (21:47) Differences between natties vs. enhanced (25:56) Undertraining and deloads (29:02) ...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Greg is back on the show for another sleep clinic. In today's episode, we talk all about supplements on sleep that may be beneficial for sleep. We’ll discuss some things as to what supplements may be helpful to improve and help your sleep. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:37) Supplements to improve your sleep (09:03) Ashwagandha helpful? (23:33) L-Theanine (37:00) Magnesium (48:28) Iron supplementation (54:06) Vitamin D (01:05:41) Greg's new supplement product Thanks, please comment, like and subsc...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Brandon Kempter aka BK conditioning joins me on the podcast. Brandon is a lifetime natural bodybuilder and has competed successfully in bodybuilding across multiple federations since a teenager, earning his Pro card in 2016 and competing internationally. We did into his background in competing and coaching and why he has been so successful at both. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (06:06) Early influencers and where did he learn (11:09) What motivates and drives you (14:46) Natural level of competition...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Mike is back. We talk about his recent placing at NPC Nationals and why it meant so much to him. Discussing what he did differently this time round to come in so much improved and his general mentality. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:08) Water consumption and peeing at night (07:27) What did it mean to Mike to take 2nd place and genetics (18:29) Dealing with your genetics and what to expect (24:55) Making use of your time & enjoyment is victory (35:50) Doing it for the right reasons and the p...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min
New WNBF Pro Chris is back on the show. We talk about this season & the lessons & takeaways. How did he improve show to show? What was the secret sauce to maintaining muscle? Why is stage lighting so important? All that and more to be found in this episode. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:21) Current situation postseason and post-show period (04:38) Post-show with more experience. Rigidity vs. flexibility (10:17) When to allow for more flexibility (12:38) How was the prep structured and se...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Andy & Steff from the WNBF UK join us again to reflect on the season. In this chat, we discuss everything from how the UK team did at worlds, why height classes vs. Weight classes and what we can expect from the WNBF UK in 2022. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:06) What defines a first-timer? (11:07) Running a bodybuilding show (15:27) Height vs. weight classes in bodybuilding (24:07) Athlete standard worlds vs. UK (25:50) Scorecard and Judges Feedback (32:52) Bodybuilding spirit (39:10) How di...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 11 min
The godfather of natural bodybuilding is back on the show. That is Jeff Alberts from 3DMJ. We talk about his new and exciting future in 2022 and dig into the nuances of the recovery diet. Some great insights and takeaways from today episode for coach and competitor. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:48) Competitiveness in 2022 and being coached (07:15) Work hard and placings (14:28) Trying to improve season to season and offseason thoughts (21:38) Reverse into shows and leanness vs fullness (28:08) ...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Brett Freeman is back on the show and we talk all things natural bodybuilding. From how he has been helping me through this current prep, to the differences between the USA and European standards and the current state of natural bodybuilding and his future in bodybuilding. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (08:39) What does peaking look like in terms of coaching (11:46) What's too lean? (15:01) Judges feedback may differ to what you're going for (18:56) Difference of competitors of international vs. US ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min
John Jewett is an IFBB heavyweight Pro with a masters of science in nutrition & is a registered dietician. We talk about his competition season, lessons he learned, personal accomplishments and how to approach the offseason. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:30) Transitioning into an offseason (06:00) How was sleep during prep (09:12) Irritability (12:31) Bowel functioning and digestion (14:22) Fibre intake (19:05) Enjoying certain foods too much (21:44) Less or more meals & solid vs. liquid...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Ben is back on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about his current auto-regulated specialisation training blocks and then dive into a deep discussion surrounding food processing. This was a very different but enjoyable chat you’re not going to want to miss. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:33) How little volume do you need to maintain muscle mass (06:21) When to change things in your programme? (12:56) Stimulus to fatigue ratio (19:41) How bad are processed foods? (24:56) How processed is proce...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week Paul Revelia of pro physique inc is on the show. Paul has a vast amount of experience in physique sports and has taken hundreds to stage and win. He is also a competitor himself with years in the trenches. We dig into some of his peaking philosophy and how he manages to get so many women in great shape on stage. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (07:40) What leads women to work with Paul? (11:53) Main challenges for female athletes (16:57) What does a Prep look like? Refeeds and Diet Breaks (2...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
