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The J3U Blog

Physique education, prep logs & podcast

Evidence based articles, contest prep diaries, and the J3 University podcast from John Jewett and the team.

Bodybuilding

Up the Protein Intake for Enhanced Bodybuilders!

I have heard it all and done it all coming up through the pro ranks. Personally, I have done the massive protein intake …

John JewettMarch 3, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 113: Cardio to Retain Muscle During Fat Loss

In the third installation of this series, John and Luke dive into cardio and how to approach and maximize your cardio st…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Comp Prep

Episode 112: Nutrition to Retain Muscle During Fat Loss

In the third installation of this series, John and Luke dive into cardio and how to approach and maximize your cardio st…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Comp Prep

Episode 111: Training to Retain Muscle During Fat Loss

In this episode, John and Luke discuss how to retain as much muscle as possible during either a fat loss phase or prep t…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 110: Creating the Worst Physique Coach

In this episode, John and Luke discuss the qualities of an all-time bad physique coach, while also addressing points tha…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 109: Female Peak Week Made Simple

In this episode, John and Luke break down the female peak across the multiple variables included, troubleshooting, and n…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 108: The Pre Prep Phase

In this episode, John and Luke discuss the phase before the prep, how to set it up, what to consider, and how to maximiz…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 107: Navigating Stalled Lifts

In this episode, John and Luke discuss how to bust through lifting stalls, the variables to account for and troubleshoot…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 106: Are Your Reps Effective?

In this episode, John and Luke the efficacy of your reps – how and when to maximize them, and every variable that effect…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Hypertrophy

Episode 105: Train as Frequently as Possible

In this episode, John and Luke discuss training frequency, volume distribution, and the best route for maximum hypertrop…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 104: Estrogen Control & Masteron

In this episode, John and Luke talk through the offseason trifecta, how to manage each and offer perspectives and anecdo…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Hormones

Episode 103: Estrogen Control & Masteron

In this episode, John and Luke discuss estrogen management, Masteron, their use cases, and the demonization around them.

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 102: New Client PED Design

In this episode, John and Luke discuss assessing a new client, what to look for, and where you should start when impleme…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Nutrition

Episode 101: Getting Huge on Thanksgiving

In this episode, John and Luke talk about about how to jacked on Thanksgiving! Legs, desserts, naps, and much more are c…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Comp Prep

Episode 100: How to Build an X Frame Physique

In the 100th episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke teach you how to build an X frame physique just like what we saw…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 99: Astrid Naranjo: Sustainable Dieting in Bodybuilding

In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke are joined by Astrid Naranjo, also known as @antidiet_dietitian on Ins…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 98: 5 Off-Season Tips to get Olympia Level Huge

In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke dive into what it will take from you this offseason to get Olympia-lev…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 97: Debunking Growth Hormone & Insulin

In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke dive into the fallacies, nuances, and questions around growth hormone …

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 96: John’s Open Debut

In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke break down John’s entire experience and process going into his open de…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 95: How to Travel as a Bodybuilder

In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke go into how you can travel AND make consistent progress as an athlete.…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Bodybuilding

Episode 93: More Protein = More Mass?

In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke discuss protein intake and its relativity to growth. How much do you a…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast

Episode 92: Post Show Rebound vs. Potentiation Phase

In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke tackle the post-show decision-making process. Should you be blasting g…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Nutrition

Episode 91: Carb Cycling is Overrated

In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke discuss carb cycling, its necessity, and its application, alongside ho…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast

Episode 90: Your Posing is Last Callout

In this episode of the J3U Podcast, Daniel Coffeen joins John & Luke for his official introduction as the leading posing…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024