Timestamps: 0:00 - How confident is Dr. Wolf in long length partials? 1:33 - What are long length partials? 3:25 - How good are long length partials really? 5:24 - Research on long length partials 7:36 - Examples of long length partials 9:08 - Good and bad exercises for long length partials 16:22 - Integrated partials 20:39 - How much ROM should we use on the partials? 29:07 - Failure discussion (new study) Watch my video on long-length partials: https://youtu.be/ftpH4-xFGQI Watch my video that covers the new failure study: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyDaxYpW8o Find Dr Milo Wolf here: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfCoaching  https://www.instagram.com/wolfcoach_/ 

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:20 What is training minimalism & minimum dose training 10:25 - Minimalistic training for strength 36:36 - Minimalistic training for strength 59:26 - Exciting new research for Dr. Pak   Watch my Minimalism Science Explained video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc4OtzAnVMI Find Dr. Pak here: https://www.instagram.com/dr__pak/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLkHRHcMxbdcZDWXfrLkBQ https://www.strongerbyscience.com/coaching/pak-androulakis-korakakis/

Timestamps: 0:00 Defining P Ratio & Important Background Info 3:48 – Mike Israetel Opening Statement (Practical Bulk Guidelines) 26:58 – Eric Trexler Opening Statement (P Ratio & Bodyfat) 41:50 – Menno Henselmans Rebuttal (Why Cut First) 57:07 – Greg Nuckols Rebuttal (Issues with Menno’s stance) 1:12:50 – Within-Individual vs inter-individual lean gain potential 1:26:19 – Can I (Jeff) gain muscle just as well at 10%, 15%, 20%, etc? 1:36:56 – Clarifying stances and have any minds changed? 1:46:33 – Client recommendations & concluding remarks   Background Reading & Sources: Original P-Ratio Article/Meta: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/p-ratios/ Rebuttal by Menno Henselmans: https://mennohenselmans.com/optimal-body-fat-muscle-growth/ Rebuttal to the Rebuttal 1: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/p-ratios-rebuttal/ Rebuttal to the Rebuttal 2: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/p-ratios-rebuttal-2/   You can also listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo     Find Mike Israetel here: https://www.instagram.com/rpdrmike/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQgsKhHjSyRLOp9mnffqVg   Find Menno Henselmans here: https://mennohenselmans.com/ https://www.instagram.com/menno.henselmans/?hl=en   Find Greg Nuckols here: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gregnuckols/?hl=en   Find Eric Trexler here: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trexlerfitness/?hl=en

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:13 – current state of youtube and mainstream posture advice 3:23 – is there such thing as good and bad posture? 6:35 – science-based vs “bro” posture approaches 9:56 – dealing with postural stress at work 18:09 – does bad posture cause pain? 21:44 – what should we do about pain? 24:17 – are 10 minute daily drills & stretches useless? 29:20 – is neck training a good idea? 33:02 – science-based takeaways for posture and pain? 38:54 – “but this fixed MY pain!” You can also listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo Watch my main channel posture video: https://youtu.be/yUSyMqDUkv8 Find Dr. Sam Spinelli here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.samspinelli/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkb9jgRxR2D5bc1fSDofwtA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAtmVKWydaRwpgZsxQw7rYg

0:00 Intro 1:03 - How hard should you train? (Greg's answer) 4:19 - How important is failure for hypertrophy 13:55 - Is going to failure more risky or injurious? 26:53 - RPE for muscle growth: good or bad? 30:54 - Does it matter when you train to failure in a mesocycle? 34:45 - What is the low-end intensity threshold for muscle growth? 37:45 - Is volume or intensity more important? 44:43 - Rep range discussion   Watch my "How Hard Should You Train?" compilation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyDaxYpW8o   Find Greg Nuckols here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Strengtheory https://www.strongerbyscience.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gregnuckols/?hl=en

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:48 - What is hard training (concepts & definitions) 7:00 - Is there a "minimum RPE" for hypertrophy? 10:50 - Is volume or intensity more important? 15:42 - Do you have a gripe with low volume (HIT) training? 18:25 - How do you progress on a moderate-effort, moderate-volume approach? 24:03 - Do people underestimate RPE? Is this a problem? 27:14 - Implications for "average gym goers" using RPE 29:58 - Is intensity the "most fundamental" variable? 33:22 - What is the importance of failure for hypertrophy? 41:13 - Per-set RPE vs per-session RPE   You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo   Watch my "How Hard Should You Train?" compilation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyDaxYpW8o   Find Eric Helms here: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEGGAs257niPVJ5BvXymVLQ

This is part 3 of the "How Hard" miniseries where I'll be asking 5 different experts the same question: "How hard should we train in the gym?"  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:55 - How hard should you train? (Stefi's answer) 12:45 - How important is training to failure? 25:55 - Caveats for beginners & technique discussion 40:20 - How often does Stefi max out in training? 43:07 - Is volume or intensity more important? 51:35 - Does this same advice apply for muscle gain (not strength)? 55:00 - Stefi's crazy AMRAP deadlift   You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo   Watch my "How Hard Should You Train?" compilation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyDaxYpW8o   Find Stefi Cohen here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMoe2ZnSFIFcayGVv__xFEA https://www.instagram.com/steficohen/?hl=en  

This is part 2 of the "How Hard" miniseries where I'll be asking 5 different experts the same question: "How hard should we train in the gym?"  Timestamps: How hard should you train?: 0:00 Do you rank volume or intensity higher? 15:16 Do people mess up RPE? & "Fake progressive overload" 18:16 How fatiguing is going to failure? 22:07 How often do you train "beyond failure"? 23:56   You can also listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo   Watch my "How Hard Should You Train?" compilation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyDaxYpW8o   Find John Meadows here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mountaindog1 https://www.instagram.com/mountaindog1/?hl=en  

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Mike Istaetel about how hard we should train in the gym. This podcast will be part 1 of a 5 part series where I ask 5 different experts the same question.    Timestamps: How hard should you train?: 0:00 Is reps in reserve (RIR) exercise-specific?: 10:44 Advice to help estimate RIR more accurately: 16:04 Which is most important for hypertrophy: intensity (effort) or volume?: 19:34 Is it optimal to take some sets to failure?: 31:33 Is it harder to do a high effort or high volume training session?: 38:19   You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTp-nBKswYLumqmVeBPwYw    Find Mike Israetel here: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQgsKhHjSyRLOp9mnffqVg https://www.instagram.com/rpdrmike/?hl=en  

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld about advanced training techniques for maximizing muscle mass including dropsets, accentuated eccentrics, supersets, high volume training, altering resistance profiles, and more. ------------------------------- Check out what my amazing sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com/discount/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ http://rise.ca/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ https://vitagoods.com/jefffit ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- SOURCES: Brad's Website: https://www.lookgreatnaked.com/ Brad's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradschoenfeldphd/   The grouped vs separated supersets study (Brad was right: they measured muscle activation and markers of muscle damage)  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27243916   Fisher and Steele paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328502454_Evidence_for_an_Upper_Threshold_for_Resistance_Training_Volume_in_Trained_Women   Brad's Volume Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30153194 Outro Music: ‣ Ryan Little: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogFRR0uRNqM  

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Stephan Guyenet about the science behind what is driving fat gain. We also cover the "is a calorie a calorie" question, address the role of sugar/carbs in obesity and diabetes and the role of the brain in regulating all of this. This interview was recorded just after the debate on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast (JRE) between Gary Taubes and Stephan Guyenet, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA3QavPp1Ho     ------------------------------- Check out what my amazing sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com/discount/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ http://rise.ca/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ https://vitagoods.com/jefffit ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- SOURCES: Stephan's Website: http://www.stephanguyenet.com/ Stephan's debate reference list (everything we discuss can be found in here) http://www.stephanguyenet.com/references-for-my-debate-with-gary-taubes-on-the-joe-rogan-experience/ The DIETFITS Study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673150 The Hall Meta-Analysis (Calorie A Calorie Study): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5568065/ My video on sugar 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JrT84PeTgw My response to criticisms on sugar (vid 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_n2L0pBpcI Outro Music: ‣ Ryan Little: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogFRR0uRNqM  

In this episode I'm speaking with metabolism researcher Dr. Eric Trexler about metabolic slowdown, reverse dieting, metabolic damage, rapid weight loss, crash dieting, starvation mode and other topics. You can listen to The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube ------------------------------- Check out what my amazing sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com/discount/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ http://rise.ca/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ https://vitagoods.com/jefffit ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: Instagram ‣ http://instagram.com/jeffnippard Facebook ‣ http://facebook.com/jeffnippard Twitter ‣ http://twitter.com/jeffnippard Podcast ‣ The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher ------------------------------- SOURCES: Eric's Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eric_Trexler ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) Outro Music: ‣ Ryan Little: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogFRR0uRNqM

In this interview Dr. Bret Contreras and I discuss the value of the smith machine, whether you can maintain squat strength without squatting, "powerbuilding", the mind muscle connection, training to failure and new controversial research on training volume. Subscribe to Bret on Youtube: ‣ https://www.youtube.com/user/bretcontreras1 Check out Bret's blog: ‣ http://bretcontreras.com/ Watch this interview on YouTube: ‣ https://youtu.be/92pQFyQnJsw -------------------------------   SOURCES: https://www.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/japplphysiol.00685.2018 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328502454_Evidence_for_an_Upper_Threshold_for_Resistance_Training_Volume_in_Trained_Women https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29533715 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30153194

In this episode I'm speaking with nutrition researcher and Director of Examine.com, Kamal Patel. We discuss the ethics of veganism, the potential benefits of a vegan diet and its pitfalls. We also cover topics like eggs, red meat, processed meat, omega-3s, the carnivore diet, advice for vegan lifters and much more! Check out Examine's Supplement Guide for Vegans and Vegetarians: ‣ https://examine.com/store/vegetarians-vegans-supplement-guide/ Watch on YouTube here: ‣ http://bit.ly/subjeffnippard   ------------------------------- Help SUPPORT the channel by: 1. Trying one of my training programs: → http://www.strcng.com/programs 2. Buying my channel merch: → http://bit.ly/jeffnippardmerch 3. Checking out what my sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ http://rise.ca/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ https://vitagoods.com/jefffit ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: INSTAGRAM ‣ http://instagram.com/jeffnippard SNAPCHAT ‣ http://snapchat.com/add/jeffnippard FACEBOOK ‣ http://facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER ‣ http://twitter.com/jeffnippard YOUTUBE ‣http://bit.ly/subjeffnippard

How many SETS and REPS per week is best for hypertrophy? How HARD should you train? Train to FAILURE? How do you track volume? Dr. Mike Israetel, Phd and I try to answer these questions through conversation.  Mike's Articles: ‣ https://renaissanceperiodization.com/hypertrophy-training-guide-central-hub/ ‣ https://renaissanceperiodization.com/training-volume-landmarks-muscle-growth/ Watch on YouTube: ‣ http://bit.ly/subjeffnippard Hit us up on Instagram: ‣ http://instagram.com/jeffnippard ‣ http://instagram.com/rpdrmike  

Part 2 of my discussion with muscle metabolism researcher Jorn Trommelen. Here we cover how to diet to maximize muscle protein synthesis. This is an audio repost from my interview on YouTube.    Jorn's website: http://www.nutritiontactics.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard   TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Intro 1:38 The role of carbs (insulin) and fats in stimulating MPS. Is insulin anabolic? 7:46 Whole eggs more anabolic than egg whites? (New research) 11:00 "Just hitting total daily protein intake” and an "IIFYM approach" to protein 13:25 Collagen protein discussion 14:32 How much protein do you need per day? 1g/lb per day? (The controversy) 20:21 Does protein intake depend on lean body mass/body weight? 26:13 Role of individual differences 28:02 Protein quality (plant vs animal protein) 31:46 Should vegans supplement leucine? (And leucine discussion) 34:25 How much leucine do you need per meal? (Is the “leucine threshold” legit?) 44:17 Protein distribution (Can you eat all your protein in one meal?) What is the “muscle full effect”? 47:28 Intermittent fasting – is it sub-obtimal for MPS? (What happens when you eat 50-100+g in one meal?) 52:52 Is there a “refractory period”? 1:03:35 Protein before bed? How much and what type? 1:09:56 What about a protein feeding in the middle of the night? 1:14:35 Summary of training and nutrition for MPS 1:17:29 Practical takeaways for those wanting to really optimize results (3 things)     

Jeff and muscle metabolism researcher Jorn Trommelen discuss ways to train to maximize the muscle protein synthetic response. This is an audio repost from my interview on YouTube.   Jorn's website: http://www.nutritiontactics.com/ Ultimate guide to MPS: http://www.nutritiontactics.com/measure-muscle-protein-synthesis/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard

A conversation between myself and John Meadows about training, steroids and breaking past perceived limitations. Check out John's channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mountaindog1 The audio has been reposted from my youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard    

Alex of Alpha Destiny and Jeff discuss "bear mode", why being at a higher bodyfat percentage can make you look more impressive as a natural, body recomposition, "nucleus overload", and specific training strategies for growing the neck and traps.   More from Alex here: www.outalpha.com https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlphaDestiny   I also recorded this conversation on my YouTube channel! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/8q5UL6z5VjE   Follow me here: INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/jeffnippard SNAPCHAT http://snapchat.com/add/jeffnippard FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER http://twitter.com/jeffnippard YOUTUBE http://bit.ly/subicecream4prs   Please leave a rating and review on iTunes! I hope you like the episode!

In this episode, scientific fitness author Menno Henselmans discusses with Jeff the natural muscular potential of women and training and nutrition differences between men and women.    More from Menno here: www.bayesianbodybuilding.com   I did a video on gender differences on my YouTube channel! Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoUhE8TAGKM   Follow me here: INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/jeffnippard SNAPCHAT http://snapchat.com/add/jeffnippard FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER http://twitter.com/jeffnippard YOUTUBE http://bit.ly/subicecream4prs   Please leave a rating and review on iTunes! I hope you like the episode!

In this episode, we interview Emily Duncan, nationally qualified NPC Bikini competitor and ISSN Sports Nutrition Specialist.  We cover everything to do with sharpening your mental approach to training and nutrition, with some specific focus on the bikini athlete.   You can find more from Emily here: EMILY DUNCAN IG: em_dunc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPI1d_1hXLTYuXGEcDq0RA Twitter: em_dunc     Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/DLjq6Zn86w4 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER https://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM @jeffnippard SNAPCHAT  @jeffnippard   We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, we discuss with Laurin her recently published research on inclusive vs exclusive dieting strategies and much more.    More from Laurin here: www.laurinconlin.com IG: @laurinconlin LAURIN'S INSTAGRAM @laurinconlin CONTEST PREP/ COACHING jeff@strcng.com ROBIN'S CHANNEL: youtube.com/c/robingallant ROBIN'S INSTAGRAM: @robingallantt FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER https://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM @jeffnippard SNAPCHAT @jeffnippard I hope you enjoy the episode! 

In this episode, we host the most comprehensive discussion of training volume available anywhere with Mike Israetel, Eric Helms, Layne Norton and Greg Nuckols.  We answer the question of whether we should train with the maximum volume that we can recover from (maximum recoverable volume) or with the minimum volume needed to make progress (minimum effective dose). We also touch on many other topics including: - guidelines for how much volume to do per week - the difference between max recoverable and max adaptive volume - the importance of rest periods in determining per-session volume - the relationship of max recoverable volume to injury - differences in volume prescriptions for strength vs hypertrophy  - how to track training volume  - why not all volumes are created equal And a LOT MORE!! You can find more from the panel here: MIKE ISRAETEL www.renaissanceperiodization.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.israetel ERIC HELMS www.muscleandstrengthpyramids.com www.3dmusclejourney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericrhelms LAYNE NORTON www.biolayne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BioLayne GREG NUCKOLS www.strengtheory.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregory.nuckols CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Jeff jeff@strcng.com   Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/_3q3KnYtYIg FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER https://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM @jeffnippard SNAPCHAT  @jeffnippard   We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, we host the most comprehensive Peak Week Roundtable available anywhere with contest prep coaches Cliff Wilson, Eric Helms and Jason Theobald.  We cover all facets of peak week including: - how and when to manipulate water, sodium and potassium - how and when to load carbs/fats - how to deal with "spill over" - how to adjust cardio and training during peak week - how to set up the show day diet, including between prejudging and finals - how to know when someone is "ready" - psychological approaches to peak week - finishing touches like tan, pump up and backstage advice And a LOT MORE!! You can find more from the panel here: ERIC HELMS www.muscleandstrengthpyramids.com www.3dmusclejourney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericrhelms CLIFF WILSON www.teamwilsonbb.com IG: @cwteamwilson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliff.wilson JASON THEOBALD www.scoobyprep.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.theobald.37 IG: @scoobyprep1 CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Jeff jeff@strcng.com FOR CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Robin robin@strcng.com BLOG www.strcng.com/blog ROBIN'S CHANNEL: youtube.com/c/robingallant Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/DLjq6Zn86w4 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER https://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM @jeffnippard SNAPCHAT  @jeffnippard   We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode Kamal Patel, director at Examine.com discusses with Jeff:   -the best pump/ pre workout supplement  -sleep aids that actually work -nootropics/ mood enhancing supplements -ways to re-sensitize to the effects of caffeine  -are there any natural testosterone boosters that work? -creatine: is timing important? -effect of mindfulness meditation on health -weird new supplements you haven't heard of   ...and much more!    You can find more from Kamal here: www.examine.com    You can find more from Jeff here: Instagram: @jeffnippard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard     For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com or robin@strcng.com     Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode Kamal Patel, director at Examine.com discusses with Jeff:   -how to eat a healthy diet   -does red meat cause cancer?   -is too much protein bad for health? How much is "too much"?   -omega 6 to 3 ratio discussion   -should we be supplementing fish oil/omega 3's?   -is aspartame unsafe?   -are saturated fats unhealthy? What about trans fats?    -what is the role of a diet high in vegetables in reducing risk of CVD?    ...and much more!    You can find more from Kamal here: www.examine.com     You can find more from Jeff here: Instagram: @jeffnippard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard     For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com or robin@strcng.com     Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, we cover Part 2 of my interview with Lyle McDonald. Topics covered include:  - Can you change your bodyfat set point?  - Is there value in reverse dieting to maintain a goal bodyweight? - What causes a "slow metabolism"? - Does metabolic damage exist? - Why ISN'T volume the most important factor for growth? - Maximum Recoverable Volume (MRV)  -Training frequency for hypertrophy & Norwegian frequency project   You can find more from Lyle here:   www.bodyrecomposition.com   For coaching from Jeff  jeff@strcng.com Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode Lyle McDonald discusses with Jeff:   - Why do women tend to struggle with fat loss more than men?- Setting up the deficit with exercise vs caloric restriction - How to deal with water shifts in women & menstrual cycle overview- Refeeding: How frequent and for how long? - Psychological vs physiological effect of refeeds- Dealing with prolonged weight loss stalls- How to approach physique athletes very resistant to fat loss - Gender differences in training volume tolerance and rep ranges- Specific training strategies around the menstrual cycle - Why the a "lag period" at the start of a diet? - HIIT vs LISS for women  ...and much more!    You can find more from Lyle here: www.bodyrecomposition.com   You can find more from Jeff here: Instagram: @jeffnippard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard   For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com or robin@strcng.com   Hope you enjoy the show!   

In this episode, we host the first ever Reverse Diet Debate featuring Eric Helms + Menno Henselmans (against) vs. Layne Norton + Peter Fitschen (for).  Topics covered include: - Opening statements and rebuttals - Defining "maintenance calories"- How does reverse dieting work in the absence of changes in body composition?- What are "adaptive metabolisms"?- Ad libitum and intuitive eating approaches post-contest- Can you diet on higher calories in prep after a successful reverse? Does it "carry over"? - What is the role of NEAT in reverse dieting and metabolic adaptation?- Is there value in increasing calories in the off-season (not post show)? All annotations to the debate: Episode 18 - Bro Splits, Training Frequency & the Anabolic Window feat. Menno Henselmans feat. Menno Henselmans:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB6EH... Episode 12 - Changes in Hormones with Natural Bodybuilding Contest Prep feat. Peter Fitschenhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i... Physique Science Radio Episode 8 - Eating Disordershttps://www.biolayne.com/media/podcas... The 3DMJ Recovery Diet Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDKhD... You can find more from the debaters here: ERIC HELMSwww.muscleandstrengthpyramids.comwww.3dmusclejourney.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericrhelms LAYNE NORTON www.biolayne.comIG: @biolayneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LayneNorton MENNO HENSELMANSwww.bayesianbodybuilding.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BayesianBody... PETER FITSCHENwww.fitbodyphysique.comIG: @fitbodyphysiqueFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalprobo... CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Jeff jeff@strcng.com FOR CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Robinrobin@strcng.com BLOGwww.strcng.com/blog ROBIN'S CHANNEL:youtube.com/c/robingallant Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swrul81qco8 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM@jeffnippard   We hope you enjoy the debate! 

In this episode James Krieger, MSc discusses with Jeff:   -how many sets are best for maximizing hypertrophy? -is there a point at which adding more training volume is detrimental for gains? -how important is training to failure? -is it better to space volume out across the week with higher frequency training or have more per-session volume? -the value of relative vs absolute volume for hypertrophy -why James' 2010 meta-analysis on volume survives criticism  -hints about some unpublished research from James and Brad Schoenfeld on training volume and hypertrophy    ...and much more!    You can find more from James here: www.weightology.com Twitter: @weightology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.krieger1   You can find more from Jeff here: Instagram: @jeffnippard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard   For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com or robin@strcng.com   Hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode natural pro bodybuilder Doug Miller discusses with Jeff:   -why Doug chooses to compete naturally -will he ever go for an IFBB pro card? -Doug's favorite bodybuilding split -Doug's favorite rep ranges -training periodization -how often does he train to failure? -what are Doug's off-season macros? -supplementation: creatine, BCAAs, natural test boosters and more   ...and much more!    Check out Core Nutritionals here: www.corenutritionals.com https://www.facebook.com/corenutritionals/   Follow Doug here: Instagram: @dougmillerpro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.miller.pro/   Follow Jeff here: Instagram: @jeffnippard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard   For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com   Hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode Menno Henselmans discusses with Jeff:   -how frequently should you train a bodypart? -the Norwegian Frequency Project and other research on training frequency -is it beneficial to periodize frequency across the training year? -the value in having dedicated arm days -the role of "the pump" in hypertrophic gains -how big is the anabolic window really?   ...and much more!    Interested in learning Menno's full Bayesian Bodybuilding method and become a certificed Bayesian trainer? Have a look at his PT Course.   You can find more from Menno here: http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BayesianBodybuilding   For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com   We hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode Brett Gibbs, Jp Cauchi and Josh Hancott discuss with Jeff:   -their individual powerlifting goals for 2016 -how often should you be max testing or AMRAP testing in training? -how to plan a competition year  -how much drug use is there in the IPF? -ammonia caps, music, imagery and other meet strategies -using "top sets" in training before volume work   ...and much more!    You can find more from Brett here: Instagram: @bg_waiweight Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EXillegal   JP here: Instagram: @5trong Youtube: John Paul Cauchi   Josh Hancott here: Instagram: @joshhancott Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bigboomhancott     For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com   Hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode 20 year old bodybuilding phenom Josh Vogel discusses with Jeff:   -the value of the mind-muscle connection -the best training frequency for bodybuilding -how to structure two-a-day training splits -should you be training to failure? -meal plans vs IIFYM in contest prep -"junk loading" in peak week   ...and much more!    You can find more from Josh here: Instagram: @vogelitis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuahunter.vogel   For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com   Hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode 2x junior powerlifting world champion JP Cauchi discusses with Jeff:   -why bigger is better in powerlifting -how much weight you should cut for a powerlifting meet -is it better to slowly cut bodyfat or rapidly cut water to get in a weigh class? -how to refeed and rehydrate after weighins  -how should you structure your last 4 weeks of training in a peaking cycle? -what should your meet week look like?   ...and much more!    You can find more from JP here: Instagram: @5trong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cauchijp/   For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com   Hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode 6x world champion drug-free bodybuilder Brian Whitacre discusses with Jeff and Robin:   -balancing family, work and bodybuilding -how to get really, truly shredded -Brian's experiences with Daily Undulating Periodization under the guidance of Dr. Mike Zourdos -Brian's macros -how long should your contest prep diet be? -Brian's favorite type of cardio ...and much more!    You can find more from Brian here: http://www.brianwhitacre.net/     For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com   We hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode Online Coach and YouTuber Matty Fusaro discusses with Jeff and Robin:   -how to grow your social media online -growing your online coaching business -fitness vlogging -dealing with negative comments online -specific YouTube marketing strategies for growth    ...and much more!    You can find more from Matty here: Instagram: @mattyfusaro Facebook: www.facebook.com/FusaroFitness/   For coaching from Jeff or Robin, contact:   robin@strcng.com and jeff@strcng.com   Please support us by leaving a nice rating/review on iTunes. Hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode contest PhD canditate and Pro Natural Bodybuilders Peter Fitschen discusses with Jeff and Robin:   -how hormone levels change as a result of natural bodybuilding -specific training, nutrition and supplementation strategies to keep muscle while dieting -optimal length of contest prep based on the research to get truly shredded -is it possible to change your setpoint? -how to reverse diet after a contest to restore hormonal milieu  -gender differences in adaptations to dieting    ...and much more!    You can find more from Peter here: Instagram: @fitbodyphysique Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/FITbody-and-Physique-LLC/   Check out the Strcng BLOG! www.strcng.com/blog   Strcng Apparel coming SOON!     Hope you enjoy the show! 

In this episode nutritionist Joseph Agu discusses with Jeff: -the pyramid/ hierarchy of importance for protein (as featured in Alan Aragon's research review) -casein before bed -how much protein you should eat per day -how many meals you should eat per day -BCAA supplementation -intermittent fasting -impact of protein quality ...and much more! You can find more from Joseph here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josephagunutrition For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit:www.strcng.com/applyOr email:info@strcng.com Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode contest prep coach Cliff Wilson discusses with Jeff and Robin:   -peak week strategies including Cliff's rapid backload approach -keys to getting rid of stubborn bodyfat -what is muscle maturity? -reverse dieting after a competition  -bringing up weakpoints -ketogenic dieting    ...and much more!    You can find more from Cliff here: Instagram: @cwteamwilson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliff.wilson   For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: info@strcng.com   Hope you enjoy the show!   

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Jeff, Robin and Andrew delve into the anatomy and biocmechanics specific to the hamstrings and implications for training as well as EMG research and the hamstrings' involvement in a variety of exercises including the squat and deadlift.