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The J3U Blog

Physique education, prep logs & podcast

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

Comp Prep

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 …

John JewettOctober 13, 2022
Podcast

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…

John JewettSeptember 19, 2022
Podcast

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…

John JewettSeptember 13, 2022
Podcast

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…

John JewettAugust 29, 2022
Podcast

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…

John JewettAugust 23, 2022
Comp Prep

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…

John JewettAugust 15, 2022
Podcast

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…

John JewettJuly 26, 2022
Hypertrophy

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…

John JewettJuly 13, 2022
Bodybuilding

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…

John JewettJune 26, 2022
Bodybuilding

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…

John JewettJune 5, 2022
Bodybuilding

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…

John JewettMay 29, 2022
J3U
articles

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…

John JewettMay 10, 2022
J3U
articles

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 …

John JewettMay 10, 2022
J3U
articles

Coaching Struggles and Athlete Mindset

Coaching Struggles and Athlete Mindset TIMESTAMPS 00:00:15 Chris Tuttle Intro 00:04:19 Managing Expectations of competit…

John JewettMay 10, 2022
J3U
articles

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…

John JewettMay 10, 2022
J3U
articles

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 …

John JewettMay 10, 2022
J3U
Uncategorised

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…

John JewettMay 9, 2022
J3U
articles

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…

John JewettMay 9, 2022
J3U
Uncategorised

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…

John JewettMay 9, 2022
J3U
Uncategorised

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…

John JewettMay 9, 2022
J3U
Uncategorised

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…

John JewettMay 9, 2022
J3U
Uncategorised

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…

John JewettMay 9, 2022
Bodybuilding

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…

John JewettMay 8, 2022
J3U
Bodybuilding

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…

John JewettApril 24, 2022