Bodybuilding
58 posts in Bodybuilding.

Episode 40: Getting Too Fat? Lets Mini-Cut!
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the ins and outs of implementing mini cuts. Often wesee offseason g…

Episode 39: IFBB Pro Cory Hageman: Challenges of Bikini
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro Cory Hageman to discuss her journeythrough the bikin…

Episode 38: What is a “Gaintain” Phase?
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the transition phases betweenmuscle accrual and fat loss phases. Th…

Episode 37: Prophylactic Series: Why Insulin in Enhanced Competitors?
TimestampsInsulin Function and Basic Physiology- 00:00:57What leads to insulin sensitivity? – 00:03:28Classes of Insulin…

Episode 36: Victoria Felkar: Optimizing Female Hormones and Deploying PEDs
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Victoria Felkar, PhD(c) todiscuss female PED use in physique …

Episode 35: Prophylactic Series: Why Metformin in Enhanced Competitors?
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the risk of PED usage and howMetformin might serve as a harm reduct…

Episode 34: Dr. Eric Helms and Laurin Conlin: Female Post Contest Recovery
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Dr. Eric Helms and Laurin Conlin for a discussion on how to r…

Episode 33: Prophylactic Series: Why Telmisartan in Enhanced Competitors?
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the risk of PED usage and how blood pressure medications serve as a…

Episode 32: Why Your Gains Are Lacking in the Offseason
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss common reasons offseason progress is lacking for many. We look into…

Episode 31: Managing the Holiday Meals
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I have turkey and banana pudding on the brain. With Thanksgiving approaching…

Episode 30: Hypertrophy Training: Why Your Arms are NOT Growing
At some point we all dream of 20 Inch plus arms, but we are not all blessed in the gun show department. In this episode…

Episode 28: IFBB Pro Evan Centopani: Longevity In Bodybuilding: Nutrition, Training, PEDs
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro Evan Centopani. Evan is well known for his meticulou…
Peak Week: Creatine Enhancing the Carb Load!
Peak Week: Creatine Enhancing Carb Loading? Peak week is just as it sounds, we want to put on the final touches to the p…

Episode 25: AJ Morris: Peaking Naturals Without Diuretics
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Natural Pro Bodybuilder AJ Morris. With the latest topic in t…

Episode 19: Hypertrophy Training: Why Your Chest is NOT Growing
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I cover hypertrophy training surrounding chest development. Luke and I cover …

Episode 18: Fouad Abiad: The Business of Bodybuilding
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro Fouad ‘Hoss’ Abiad. Found has led a successful caree…

Episode 14: Peaking for multiple shows; Indy & NY Recap
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I walk through my recent showings at the Indy and NY Pro. I give some insight…
NY Pro Stage Analysis and Training Weak Body Parts
Coming off stage from the NY Pro I had several things on my mind and like everyone that competes, what is the next move?…

Hypertrophy Training: Why Your Back is NOT Growing
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I cover hypertrophy training surrounding Back development. We answer listener…
Did the Diuretic and Burger for Your Peak Week Work?
Half tab Dyazide + burger night before show+ cut water, wake up flat, eat pancakes, and still miss the show peak. Sound …
Competitor Burn Out: What is Your Mindset?
It’s common to see the contest prep season roll around and motivation quicks into high gear. This is like a Jekyll and H…
Seated or Lying Leg Curls for Big Hamstrings?
The current trendy programming talk is about strength and resistance profiles, also whether the muscle is getting more t…
Leaving Reps in the Tank or All Sets to Failure
Bringing up the debate on failure verse non failure training is like picking your side in a war. You are either republic…
Pizza & Wonder Woman at Home Date
John and I had a much-anticipated free meal that we scheduled for Tuesday of this week. I like using the term ‘free meal…
