The Revive Stronger Podcast 002 - Bodybuilding & Powerlifting Interview With Jeff Nippard
Aug 20, 2016
Jeff Nippard, a professional natural bodybuilder and powerlifter, shares his journey from martial arts to fitness stardom. He delves into nutritional periodization and common pitfalls that hinder progress for intermediate trainees. Jeff discusses the balance between optimal and practical training methods, his thoughts on mobility, and advice for aspiring bodybuilders. He also reflects on his near-experience with steroids, emphasizing hard work and consistency over shortcuts. A candid conversation packed with insights for fitness enthusiasts!
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Jeff's Bodybuilding Journey
- Jeff Nippard grew up around bodybuilding through his parents, starting training at 15 to improve basketball vertical jump.
- He transitioned fully to bodybuilding, competing for 7 years with multiple contests and pro status achieved.
Simple Nutritional Periodization
- Nutritional periodization for bodybuilders mainly involves cycling between calorie surplus (for muscle gain) and deficit (for fat loss).
- Protein requirements remain consistently moderate to high regardless of the phase.
Keys to Progressing Beyond Intermediate
- Progress plateaus happen due to genetics, training age, and lack of structured goals.
- Consistent hard work and goal setting separate advanced athletes from intermediates struggling to progress.