Physique education, prep logs & podcast
Evidence based articles, contest prep diaries, and the J3 University podcast from John Jewett and the team.
Episode 42: Is the UK the Hottest Spot for Bodybuilding?
On this Episode Luke speaks on his trip to the United Kingdom and bodybuilding culture. We compareand contrast the UK vs…
Episode 41: Fat Loss Agents for the Enhanced Competitor
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss fat loss agent deployment in enhancedcompetition. We cover each pot…
Episode 40: Getting Too Fat? Lets Mini-Cut!
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the ins and outs of implementing mini cuts. Often wesee offseason g…
Episode 39: IFBB Pro Cory Hageman: Challenges of Bikini
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro Cory Hageman to discuss her journeythrough the bikin…
Episode 38: What is a “Gaintain” Phase?
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the transition phases betweenmuscle accrual and fat loss phases. Th…
Episode 37: Prophylactic Series: Why Insulin in Enhanced Competitors?
TimestampsInsulin Function and Basic Physiology- 00:00:57What leads to insulin sensitivity? – 00:03:28Classes of Insulin…
Episode 36: Victoria Felkar: Optimizing Female Hormones and Deploying PEDs
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Victoria Felkar, PhD(c) todiscuss female PED use in physique …
Episode 35: Prophylactic Series: Why Metformin in Enhanced Competitors?
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the risk of PED usage and howMetformin might serve as a harm reduct…
Episode 34: Dr. Eric Helms and Laurin Conlin: Female Post Contest Recovery
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Dr. Eric Helms and Laurin Conlin for a discussion on how to r…
Episode 33: Prophylactic Series: Why Telmisartan in Enhanced Competitors?
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss the risk of PED usage and how blood pressure medications serve as a…
Episode 32: Why Your Gains Are Lacking in the Offseason
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I discuss common reasons offseason progress is lacking for many. We look into…
Episode 31: Managing the Holiday Meals
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I have turkey and banana pudding on the brain. With Thanksgiving approaching…
Episode 30: Hypertrophy Training: Why Your Arms are NOT Growing
At some point we all dream of 20 Inch plus arms, but we are not all blessed in the gun show department. In this episode…
Episode 29: Sarena Sloot: HRT for the Female Competitor
Episode 28: IFBB Pro Evan Centopani: Longevity In Bodybuilding: Nutrition, Training, PEDs
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro Evan Centopani. Evan is well known for his meticulou…
Dark Chocolate Bodybuilding Super Food?
Dark Chocolate Bodybuilding Super Food? Chocolate is not your typical bodybuilder friendly food choice. Usually we assoc…
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 27: IFBB Pro Chris Tuttle: Coaching Struggles and Athlete Mindset
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro and Registered Dietitian Chris Tuttle. Chris is well…
Episode 26: Dr. Eric Trexler: Post Show Recovery and Optimization
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by coach and researcher Dr. Eric Trexler. Dr. Trexler has focuse…
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 24: Hypertrophy Training: Why Your Quads are NOT Growing
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I cover hypertrophy training surrounding Quad development. We all want massiv…
Episode 23: Dr. Greg Potter: Sleep Optimization for the Physique Competitor
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by sleep expert Dr. Greg Potter. Sleep is our number one recover…
Episode 22: Joe Jeffrey- Post Show Phase Recovery and Offseason Potentiation
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Joe Jeffrey to discuss thetransition from contest prep into t…
Episode 21: IFBB Pro Hunter Labrada: Growing into the 2021 Chicago Pro
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro Hunter Labrada who is 1 week out from the 2021 Chica…