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

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 54: DNP The Forbidden Fruit
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the usage of DNP as a fat loss agent in physique competitors. DNP i…

Episode 53: Meg Sylvester-Cielen: Perfecting the Female Offseason
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro Figure Meg Sylvester-Cielen. Meg once upon a time ag…

Episode 52: Hypertrophy Training: Why Your Calves are NOT Growing
Calves, either you got them, or you don’t, right? Luke and I have not written off calves only comes down to genetics jus…

Episode 51: J3U Coaches Corner Q & A
In this episode of J3 University, John is joined by J3U coaches Cory Hageman and Joseph Pircher to answer your questions…

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 49: Sam Miller: Taking Care of the Competitor Gut
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by coach and educator Sam Miller. Luke and I deal with many GI i…

Episode 48: Nick Gloff: My 800lbs Squat Ruined My Prep
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by coach Nick Gloff. Nick is an incredible strong bodybuilder an…

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…

Episode 46: Take Your Pick, Babies or Bodybuilding!
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss maintaining fertility in bodybuilding. Moving into the realm of enh…

Episode 45 High Risk PED Timestamps
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I break down the cycle of 4 male IFBB Pros that were sent in to us. We have…
Longevity In Bodybuilding
Longevity In Bodybuilding TIMESTAMPS 00:00:15 Evan Intro and Fish Jelly 00:06:28 New Haven Pizza 00:09:50 Evans health a…
Why Your Arms are NOT Growing
Why Your Arms are NOT Growing TIMESTAMPS 00:00:15 Episode Intro 00:02:26 Physique assessment 00:05:45 Addressing issues …
Coaching Struggles and Athlete Mindset
Coaching Struggles and Athlete Mindset TIMESTAMPS 00:00:15 Chris Tuttle Intro 00:04:19 Managing Expectations of competit…
Why Your Quads are NOT Growing
Why Your Quads are NOT Growing TIMESTAMPS 00:06:41 Quad anatomy, exercise selection and alignment 00:11:30 Squat Pattern…
Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett- The Core of Hypertrophy Training
Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett- The Core of Hypertrophy Training TIMESTAMPS 00:00:18 Joe Bennett Intro 00:04:32 Training …
Should you mini cut in the off season?
Help! Offseason Fat Gain What to Do? You sadly have moved to the next notch on your lifting belt. Tying your shoes y…
5 peak week tips to perfection
5 Tips to Peak Week Perfection I reflected on some things I learned this past year of competing. Here are my 5 tips to p…
The Other Silent Killer in Bodybuilding
Inflammation the Other Silent Killer in Bodybuilding High blood pressure is said to be a silent killer as you don’t “fee…
Expectations you should have when hiring a coach
Expectations you should have in hiring your next coach What Standard Do We Hold Coaching Too? In reality, there is no…
What to do when fat loss stalls
What to do when FAT LOSS stalls?! The scale didn’t move, I think I look even softer! I am following the plan, so what…
The Silent Killer in BodyBuilding
The Silent Killer in Bodybuilding As much as I know John loves the idea of being a ninja, the last thing we want to see…

Episode 44: Death in Bodybuilding
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the past and recent deaths in bodybuilding. We breakdown some of th…
Episode 43: Joseph Pircher: Creating the Perfect Contest Prep
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by coach Joseph Pircher to discuss how he has evolved his contes…
