Comp Prep
27 posts in 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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
Episode 58: Jeffrey Su- Semaglutatide to the Rescue for Contest Prep Hunger
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by coach Jeffrey Su of First Call Out Fitness. Jeffrey takes us …
Episode 57: Coaches Corner Q&A
In this episode of J3 University, John is joined by J3U coach Cory Hageman toanswer your questions. We dive into managin…
Episode 55: You Are Using Orals Wrong!
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the deployment of oral AAS incontest prep. The term “hardener” has …
Episode 50: John Quits 212
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss why I quit prep this year! I discussmy ultimate goals and give insi…
Episode 47: Calum Raistrick: Nailing Contest Lean With Competitors
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Cal Raistrick from ProCoach. Cal has been nailing client cond…
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 20: IFBB Pro Kuba Cielin: Maximizing the Post Show Rebound and Offseason
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro Kuba Cielin. Kuba had an phenomenal offseason pushin…
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?…
Episode 12: Peak Week Protocols for Success
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I dive into peak week strategies since I am on peak for the 2021 Indy Pro. Pe…
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 …
AAS/PED Design and Muscle Retention in Contest Pre
Pizza Endings and Prep Beginnings
Last Friday I ended my improvement season with three of my favorite things, pizza, cookies and a movie on the couch with…
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…
How Many Post Show Cheat Meals Can I Have?
Pizza, burgers, sushi, cookies, and the list can just never end! Post show eating can be a challenge for many competitor…
A Common Self Coaching Mistake
Like many, I started out coaching myself. Looking back this was kind of a mess and I made many mistakes. Bodybuilding wa…