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Evidence based articles, contest prep diaries, and the J3 University podcast from John Jewett and the team.
Episode 6: Refeed and Diet Breaks Conclusions and Takeaways Volume 4
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I review the literature and discussion we’ve had in the past three episodes w…
Episode 5: Jackson Peos- Rethinking Refeed and Diet Breaks Volume 3
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Jackson Peos to dive into the latest research on refeeds and …
AAS/PED Design and Muscle Retention in Contest Pre
Episode 4: Dr.Mike Israetel- Rethinking Refeed and Diet Breaks
Episode 3: Dr. Eric Helms- Rethinking Refeed and Diet Breaks Volume 1
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Dr. Eric Helms to dive into the latest research on refeeds an…
Subcutaneous Verse Intramuscular Testosterone Administration
Injecting testosterone subcutaneously into body fat! What is this blasphemy, is this even possible and why do I even car…
Episode 2: Scott Stevenson- Becoming an evidence based coach
In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Dr. Scott Stevenson to understand how to become an evidence b…
Episode 1: Setting up Post Contest Training
John and Luke dive into follower questions on setting up training in the post contest period. The post contest period is…
Pizza Endings and Prep Beginnings
Last Friday I ended my improvement season with three of my favorite things, pizza, cookies and a movie on the couch with…
Competitor Burn Out: What is Your Mindset?
It’s common to see the contest prep season roll around and motivation quicks into high gear. This is like a Jekyll and H…
S’mores and Show Dates
Hal-cy-onDenoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful It’s amazing how time passes…
Seated or Lying Leg Curls for Big Hamstrings?
The current trendy programming talk is about strength and resistance profiles, also whether the muscle is getting more t…
Wine, Flammkuchen and Recharging
We’re officially halfway through January and hopefully you’ve acclimated to writing 2021 without having to creatively tu…
Leaving Reps in the Tank or All Sets to Failure
Bringing up the debate on failure verse non failure training is like picking your side in a war. You are either republic…
Pizza & Wonder Woman at Home Date
John and I had a much-anticipated free meal that we scheduled for Tuesday of this week. I like using the term ‘free meal…
How Many Post Show Cheat Meals Can I Have?
Pizza, burgers, sushi, cookies, and the list can just never end! Post show eating can be a challenge for many competitor…
Exogenous HGH Timing: Morning or Nighttime Dosing?
In all variables we implement as bodybuilders we want to know what the “optimal” approach is. How much to do, when to do…
Brain Toxicity and Anabolic Steroids
Is Your Steroid Cycle Toxic to the Brain?There is no debate that there are deleterious effects of using supraphysiologic…
Olympia log 9 weeks out
ATHLETE SUMMARY: PERSONAL THOUGHTS:Most stand out thing to discuss this week was lack of sleep. I had 4 competitors comp…
Bigger Gains: Protein Shakes or Whole Food?
I have seen some debated and anecdotal recommendations revolving around whole food protein source being “better” than pr…
A Common Self Coaching Mistake
Like many, I started out coaching myself. Looking back this was kind of a mess and I made many mistakes. Bodybuilding wa…
J3 Life: Renee’s Pro Card Journey Volume 3
I know you’ve heard from John about what it was like coaching me for Wellness, but today you’re getting a special treat …
J3 Life: Coach Renee for Wellness Volume 2
Renee and I are now flying to Pittsburgh! If you caught my last post about coaching Renee, we were headed to Tampa for h…
Shortening Inter-set Rest Time Are Shortening Your Gains
Sets, reps, temp, exercise choice, exercise order, and all the other details that go into a hypertrophy program are all …