Physique education, prep logs & podcast
Evidence based articles, contest prep diaries, and the J3 University podcast from John Jewett and the team.
Episode 89: High Dosing PED’s on Prep
In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John & Luke discuss PED dosing on prep and which is the right approach; lots of gear…
Episode 88: Never Deload Again
In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John & Luke discuss the need for deloads, their time and place, and how they can be …
Episode 87: THE FATE OF OPEN BODYBUILDING
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke discuss open bodybuilding, the current state of the division, where it’s…
Episode 86: SELF COACHING
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke discuss the process of self-coaching, the ups and downs, and how you can…
Episode 85: JOHN WINS THE ATLANTA PRO
In this episode of the J3U podcast, we celebrate John for his win and walk through his entire process for choosing the s…
Episode 84: HOW TO MAKE WEIGHT
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke discuss everything you need to know for how to make weight for a show. I…
Episode 83: SIZE VS. CONDITION
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke discuss a popular topic as of late.Which is more important, size or cond…
Episode 82: MANAGING MULTIPLE SHOWS
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke discuss what to do if you land the plane early and hit your stage look…
Episode 81: GETTING READY AHEAD – WHAT TO DO
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke discuss what to do if you land the plane early and hit your stage look…
Episode 80: MUSCLE RETENTION ON PREP
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke discuss how to retain muscle on prep and what to do when you keep growin…
Episode 79: STOP RUINING YOUR SHOW TAN
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke are joined by Elysa Weissbaum of Pro Tan to discuss all things tanning. …
Episode 78: BUILDING A BARN DOOR BACK
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke discuss how to grow a massive back. Which exercises are most optimal, wh…
Episode 77: POST SHOW BINGE
In this episode of the J3U podcast, John & Luke discuss the nuances and troubles associated with post-show binging. We d…
Episode 76: PEAK WEEK CARB LOADING W/ JOE JEFFERY
In this episode of the J3U podcast, Joe Jeffery from the Physique Collective joins us to discuss carb loading during pea…
Episode 75: RUINING PEAK WEEK: WATER MANIPULATION
In this episode, Calum Raistrick of Procoach joins Luke & John to discuss water manipulation, the role it can play for a…
Episode 74: TOP SET BACK OFF SET DONE RIGHT
In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John & Luke tackle the topic of the infamous top set/back off set structure of progr…
Episode 73: Grow Your Arms
In this episode, John & Luke take on the ever so popular topic of how to grow your arms. If you enjoyed the episode and…
Episode 72: WHY ARE YOU SO FAT ON STAGE?
In this episode, John & Luke discuss the issue of not being lean enough come show day. What causes this, where do you go…
Episode 71: OLYMPIA LEVEL FEMALE PED’S
In this episode, John & Luke discuss every aspect around high-level female PED use and what should be considered based o…
Episode 70: Cold Water Therapy
In this episode, John and Luke give their insight into a popular topic in the industry, cold water therapy; ice baths, c…
Episode 69: Top 5 Leg Training Mistakes
In this episode, John and Luke give you insight into the top 5 leg training mistakes they have encountered across their …
Episode 68: CARDIO vs. CALORIES
In this episode, John and Luke discuss the topic of cardio vs. calories, which of these you should approach first when d…
Episode 65: 2022 Olympia Review
In this episode, John & Luke review the Olympia, their favorite moments, disappointments, and the issues they saw across…
Episode 64: Alex Kikel Managing Insulin in the Enhanced Competitor
In this episode, Alex Kikel joins John and Luke to discuss all things insulin in the enhanced competitor, why it’s impor…