The Jeff Nippard Podcast THE GREAT BULKING DEBATE (Mike Israetel, Menno Henselmans vs Greg Nuckols, Eric Trexler)
Recomping for Higher Body Fat
- Consider recomping for clients with higher body fat (20-30% or more).
- Focus on building healthy habits and solidifying training before cutting.
P-Ratio Consideration for Clients
- If P-ratios worsen significantly at higher body fat, advise clients to get leaner.
- If not, recomping for an extended period might be viable.
Body Fat Range for Physique Goals
- For physique-focused individuals, keep body fat between 10-20%.
- Recut to below 15% before bulking again, for optimal results.
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