Physique education, prep logs & podcast
Evidence based articles, contest prep diaries, and the J3 University podcast from John Jewett and the team.
How to Pre-Exhaust for MORE Muscle Growth
How to Pre-Exhaust for MORE Muscle Growth In the realm of bodybuilding, pre-exhaust session has been a classic technique…
Stopping Strenght Loss on Prep Immediately
Training is the biggest tool you have to hold muscle tissue on prep. If load and reps or quality of stimulus (execution …
Hiding Loose Skin on Stage
This week I wanted to share with you a posing strategy I like to employ for helping clients hide loose skin in their abd…
Emily King’s Blueprint: 5 Essentials to Winning a Pro Card
Winning a pro card is the dream for many aspiring bodybuilders, and it’s an achievement that requires more than just har…
Saving the Heart of a Bodybuilder
The heart is the organ most at risk from PED use, and we see early deaths occurring directly from cardiovascular inciden…
3 Steps to a Perfect Rear Relaxed
Hey guys! I have a short and sweet one for you today. I was posing a J3U client this past Saturday who is getting ready …
Stop Losing Your Legs in Prep: Tips for Preserving Muscle Mass
Are you tired of losing hard-earned muscle mass during the final stages of contest prep Whether you’re prepping for a sh…
Exogenous Insulin is Overrated
Exogenous insulin in bodybuilding has many misapplications and misunderstandings brought about from lack of understandin…
Glutes Too Big, Correcting the Pose
Let me introduce you to my client Fabian. Fabian approached me with a unique concern – he noticed that his glute medius …
Elevating Your Classic Physique: Strategies for Success
Men’s Classic Physique is one of the most popular categories in the IFBB today. Champions like Danny Hester, Breon Ansle…
The Ultimate Lean Gains: Testosterone and Growth Hormone
As bodybuilders we are always seeking the perfect pairing of Physique Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) for more muscle gain and li…
Shrink Your Waist in the Side Chest
One thing to consider is proper hip position in relation to rib cage position to really display a flat and tight waist l…
The #1 Reason Your Glutes Are Not Growing!
Are you tired of feeling like your glute gains are stagnant despite putting in all the hard work? It’s time to shift the…
Cracking the Code on Female Fat Loss
Picture this: you’ve been diligently following your prep plan, pushing yourself through workouts and adhering to a stric…
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 …
Episode 115: Offseason PED Myths
In this episode, Luke and John dive into offseason PED myths, what to avoid and what to consider. Timestamps What’s the …
Episode 114: Best & Worst PEDs on Prep
In the final installation of this series, John and Luke discuss the best and worst PED’s to use on prep. Timestamps Thyr…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…