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Physique education, prep logs & podcast

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

Podcast

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast

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. …

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Nutrition

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Nutrition

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Nutrition

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Nutrition

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Nutrition

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Mental

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast

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 …

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Nutrition

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…

John JewettFebruary 19, 2024
Podcast

Episode 65: 2022 Olympia Review

In this episode, John & Luke review the Olympia, their favorite moments, disappointments, and the issues they saw across…

John JewettJanuary 3, 2023
Podcast

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…

John JewettDecember 28, 2022
Female

Episode 63: Coaches Corner

In this episode, John and Cory cover multiple questions surrounding the female athlete and athlete process following the…

John JewettDecember 22, 2022
Female

Episode 62: the Questions you are NOT Asking Females

In this episode, John & Luke cover a multitude of questions that are often looked over when dealing with female clients …

John JewettDecember 12, 2022
J3U
Bodybuilding

Episode 61: Train Hard or Perfect Form?

In this episode, John and Luke touch on the balance between movement execution and the effort required in the gym to mak…

John JewettDecember 5, 2022
Female

Episode 60: J3U Coaches Corner Q & A

In this episode, John, Cory, and Joseph tackle a handful of questions surrounding female athletes brought to them by you…

John JewettNovember 28, 2022
Female

Episode 59: Ruining A Female Off Season

In this episode, John and Luke sit down to discuss the challenges that plague females headed into offseason, what can ho…

John JewettNovember 20, 2022
Bodybuilding

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 …

John JewettNovember 7, 2022
Comp Prep

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…

John JewettNovember 1, 2022
Hormones

Episode 56: Going Big on PEDs and Never Going Back

In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the high ends of PED usage. The question came up if you once used h…

John JewettOctober 24, 2022