Physique education, prep logs & podcast
Evidence based articles, contest prep diaries, and the J3 University podcast from John Jewett and the team.
Bodybuilding with Knee Sleeves or Wraps
I Initially started competing as a powerlifter when I was 16 years old and knee wraps were of course a staple because we…
J3 Life: Coach Renee for Wellness
Renee and I are flying to Tampa as I type this article for her debut in the Wellness Division. 2020 has been a crazy yea…
What You Are NOT Doing for Adductor Size
Nothing compliments some massive quads like a filled-out thigh gap. The adductor gives width to the upper thigh and make…
Utilizing the Back Off Set for Hypertrophy
The question does come up if you should just keep the same load for all your sets or should we be altering load set to…
Effect of Massing on Unsaturated fats or Saturated Fats on Body Composition
Time to mass up and we are faced with a selection of which macro to increase and once selected, what types of food from …
Are Shorter Ranges of Motion Cutting Your Gains Short?
Program design encompasses a lot of variables to address. We can talk about sets, reps, exercise selection, exercise ord…
Up the Mental Game to Up the Strength Gains
Leg day is about to go down today. The anxiety has creeped up knowing the daunting task that lies ahead for you. Week af…
Low Calories & Sleep Equals More Muscle Loss & Less Fat Loss
Getting on the bodybuilding stage we want the most muscle and least amount of fat as possible, sleep has a major part in…
Effects of Estrogen on Metabolism and Body Composition
Dare I say you need estrogen! But wait haven’t we been told estrogen makes you watery and fat? Common practice amongst b…
Getting Stronger But NOT Bigger?
When I first started lifting, getting big was what I wanted but I trained to get strong. I assumed by the time I was ben…