I’m delighted to have a returning guest today—Jose Antonio, it's been five years since he last joined us on the show.Today, we're diving into a recent paper, of which he was lead author ‘Common Questions and Misconceptions about Caffeine Suppl

Good Vs. Bad Content | How To Find Credible Fitness Information

13 days ago 1h 27m

Today, I'm thrilled to have Dr Joey Munoz on the show.With a Ph.D. in nutrition sciences and a passion for coaching, Joey's journey into the world of health and fitness wasn't always straightforward. From struggling as a student to being overw

A Strong Case For Lengthened Partials

20 days ago 1h 13m

Today I am excited to chat with, Milo Wolf, again, an expert in hypertrophy and the role of range of motion in muscle growth.Milo will be shedding light on the latest research surrounding range of motion as it pertains to hypertrophy. We'll ex

Mastering Movement & Performance

27 days ago 1h 4m

Today, I'm thrilled to have Eugene Teo on the podcast. Former bodybuilder turned movement enthusiast, Eugene's journey in the fitness industry has been nothing short of fascinating.In this episode, we delve into his transition from bodybuildin

Youtube Growth, High Carb vs. Low Carb, Heels Coming Off The Floor & Much More

May 4th, 2024 1h 2m

Today I chat with Dr Mike, we initially dig into the growth Renaissance Perdioizartion have experienced and how.Before diving into some discussion surrounding heel lift on leg pressing, carbs at breakfast, how to learn from the bros & whether

Nutrition For Bodybuilders In The Offseason

Apr 27th, 2024 1h 7m

This week, join me as I sit down with Andrew Chappell to discuss his return to academia and the intriguing research projects he's been immersed in.We'll delve into his off-season journey, exploring the evolution of his nutrition strategies and

The Diet Before The Diet | Pre-Paring Yourself For A Successful Fat Loss Phase

Apr 20th, 2024 1h 12m

Get ready to dive into the world of contest prep with Jake Remmert as he makes his return to the show! Discover how Jake navigated his recent diet before the diet, from ditching tracking before to uncovering invaluable lessons along the way.Bu

Unicorn Gains | Gaining Muscle As An Advanced Lifter

Apr 13th, 2024 1h 15m

This week I chat with Eric Helms and dig into his recent unicorn gains. How has someone with 2 decades of experience made such rapid muscle growth progress? Find out today.Before touching on some of the updates that will be made to the muscle

Protein Frequency: How Often Should You Eat Protein for Maximum Results

Apr 6th, 2024 1h 7m

This week I am talking to Jorn Trommelen about his recently authored study looking at how much protein could be effectively used in a single meal?It’s been thought there is a cap to the amount of protein that’s beneficial for muscle growth and

The Natural Path | Vision For The Future Of Natural Bodybuilding

Mar 30th, 2024 1h 24m

This week I interviewed Steff Noble a WNBF Pro and the President at the WNBF UK about the natural path and how to bring natural bodybuilding to the limelight.In today’s episode, you will discover how Steff got into competing and why she stayed

High Protein Diets For Better Results

Mar 23rd, 2024 1h 20m

This week I talk to Chris Barakat, we dig into his life since bringing a child into the world and how that’s impacted his bodybuilding.Before diving into his experience at WNBF Worlds and a general discussion surrounding his preference how hig

Lifting More When Being Watched

Mar 15th, 2024 1h 27m

This week I talk to Max Coleman who recently published a study looking at the influence of being supervised on muscle growth. Does having a team of researchers help or hinder peoples muscle growth?We also dig into some broader discussions on s

RIR Or Training To Failure | New Scientific Findings

Mar 9th, 2024 1h 46m

What leads to more growth leaving reps in the tank or taking reps to failure? Today I talk to Martin Refalo about just that as he recently published a paper that investigated this question.Learn about the current state of evidence as it pertai

More Volume, More Muscle | Looking At The Dose-Response Relationship Of Training Volume

Mar 2nd, 2024 2h 31m

The dose-response relationship between resistance training volume and muscle hypertrophyThis week we have a roundtable to discuss whether or note there is a dose-response relationship between training volume and hypertrophy.Samuel Buckner and

Becoming A Pro Natural Bodybuilder

Feb 24th, 2024 1h 21m

Today I talk to Cliff Wilson, who is also my new prep coach for 2024.I answer why I chose Cliff as my coach before we dive into questions like; the difference between coaching advanced vs. gen population clients, what traits make a successful

The Science Of Perfect Exercise Technique - Dr. Pak

Feb 17th, 2024 1h 4m

Today I am talking with Dr Pak about all things training techniques to maximise muscle growth.He recently spearheaded a paper titled ‘Optimizing Resistance Training Technique to Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review’ and we dive deep

Lengthened Partials & When Not To Do Them

Feb 10th, 2024 1h 10m

Kassem Hanson is back on the show and we dive into a variety of topics ranging from his biggest lessons from 2023, what his goals are for 2024 before a deep dive into things like integrated partials.Lots of gold to be found within.Timestamp

Caveats In Training Volume Research For Strength And Hypertrophy

Feb 3rd, 2024 1h 23m

Dr. Eduardo De Souza is currently a tenured professor at the University of Tampa.Today we are going to discuss things more broadly & look to Understand the Caveats in Training Volume Research for Strength and Hypertrophy before diving into som

The Risk & Fear Of Losing Muscle Mass

Jan 27th, 2024 1h 15m

Today Eric Trexler is back on the show to answer the age-old question “how fast can we diet without risking muscle loss?”As you might expect, there isn’t a simple one-word answer to this.Eric dives into the complexities of this question but n

Being A Vegan Bodybuilder

Jan 20th, 2024 1h 17m

Today I talk another time to Mike Murry, who is a writer for examine, an RD and a competitive bodybuilder.This time we talk about training. His take on lengthened partials, advanced training techniques and transitioning into becoming a vegan b

Advanced Training Techniques For Muscle Growth

Jan 13th, 2024 1h 28m

Josh Pelland is on the show, he is pursuing his PhD under Mike Zourdos & is the co-owner of Data Driven Strength.We dig into his background before diving into the topic of advanced training techniques. What are they? And what does Josh think

Aging & Bodybuilding | Making Life-Long Progress

Jan 6th, 2024 1h 15m

Jeff at the age of 52 just brought his best-ever physique to stage and came away with a top 5 placing as a pro at WNBF Worlds, the most competitive stage there is.We dig into his season, the highs, the lows and the lessons. As well as a lot of

Bodybuilding Case Studies | A Deep Dive into Bodybuilders' Practices

Dec 30th, 2023 1h 11m

Brad & Pak are on the show as a duo to go over a recent systematic review regarding bodybuilding case studies & alterations in various measures from calories consumed, hormones & their training.Really valuable insights for any competitors, coa

Intra-Workout Nutrition & Validity Of Supplements

Dec 23rd, 2023 1h 16m

Today I talk to Mike Murry, who is a writer for examine, an RD and a competitive bodybuilder. We dig into a bit of his background, his recent competitive season and spend some time walking through nutrition and supplementation considerations ar

The High-Carb Diet Experiment

Dec 16th, 2023 1h 6m

This week Bill Campbell is back on the show to give us an update on his high-carb case study and much more. We delve into the insulin model for why people think this could drive adiposity. Before then moving on to a really interesting study loo