

Geoffrey Verity Schofield
Bodybuilding coach, content creator, and physique athlete known for evidence-informed training and critique content; creator of the GVS YouTube channel and active on Instagram as a guidance source for hypertrophy and contest prep.
Top 10 podcasts with Geoffrey Verity Schofield
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Feb 8, 2025 • 1h 34min
454: Science-Based Lifters | Why Are They Hated? - Geoffrey Verity
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, a fitness expert known for his evidence-based insights, dives into the disdain for science-based lifters. He discusses the misconceptions surrounding these athletes and the challenges of translating scientific principles into practical training. Geoffrey shares his impressive experience of a 2.5-week mini-cut, revealing how he shed nearly 10 pounds without strict food tracking. The conversation also tackles the influence of misinformation in the fitness industry and the vital balance between scientific knowledge and personal experience in achieving training goals.

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Sep 26, 2025 • 57min
Geoffrey Verity Schofield Q&A (Pt 1): High Dose Creatine, High Volume Training, Weak Points
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, an experienced bodybuilding coach and content creator, dives into a wealth of knowledge in this discussion. He answers audience questions on high-dose creatine and its cognitive benefits, and how advanced lifters can manage realistic yearly progress. Schofield also shares insights on training high volume without injuries, the growing hype around full-body workouts, and the balance needed between calisthenics skills and bodybuilding goals. Plus, he candidly identifies his own weak points and the necessity for targeted specialization.

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Sep 27, 2025 • 1h 3min
Geoffrey Verity Schofield Q&A (Pt 2): Paul Carter, Lyle McDonald, Beyond Failure Training
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, a seasoned lifter and coach, shares his profound insights on training techniques and philosophies. He tackles the complexities of beyond-failure training and how to mitigate injury risks. Geoff also discusses the importance of not getting too fixated on the logbook and offers strategies for advanced naturals to maintain leanness without sacrificing progress. Delving into disagreements with Lyle McDonald, he challenges common assumptions about muscle growth and underscores the significance of programming variations.

Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 32min
Geoffrey Verity Schofield + Kassem Hanson - RP Methods, Rotating Exercises, Contracted Positions
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, a fitness coach and content creator known for critiquing training methods, joins Kassem Hanson, a coach from N1 Education focusing on exercise selection and biomechanics. They dive into the discrepancies around Renaissance Periodization, how social media shapes training narratives, and evolving views on exercise form. Kassem shares insights on contracted positions and the synergy of different training focuses. Both discuss balancing consistency with variation to maximize gains, emphasizing flexibility in exercise choices for effective hypertrophy.
Jul 6, 2024 • 1h 34min
423: Why Your Technique Is Holding You Back - Geoffrey Verity Schofield
Geoffrey Verity Schofield discusses his remarkable muscle growth journey, critiques excessive focus on technique. Topics include training without competition, defining good technique, managing fatigue, applying scientific principles, and deciding on bodybuilding competition. They also touch on the natty or not debate and the lengthened partial experiment in training.
Jan 3, 2026 • 1h 22min
What Advanced Lifters Get Wrong About Training & Science - Geoffrey Verity Schofield
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, a bodybuilding coach and content creator, shares insights on the nuanced world of bodybuilding. He discusses the delicate balance of competing and running, emphasizing the mental aspects of competition. Geoffrey reveals critical dieting strategies, including carb refeeds and the science behind muscle development, while suggesting that achieving hypertrophy requires continuous learning and adaptation. He also explores the evolving role of AI in training and the importance of focusing on the process to achieve long-term fitness goals.

Apr 8, 2025 • 32min
#67 - You CAN Build Muscle Without Bulking - Geoffrey Verity Schofield
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, a fitness coach and expert in body composition, passionately defends the benefits of bulking while dissecting the concept of 'main gaining.' He discusses how body fat percentage influences muscle growth and offers insights on navigating nutrition and workouts to maximize gains at maintenance calories. Geoffrey emphasizes the importance of targeted training and personal progress tracking, revealing the psychological trade-offs of pursuing a lean physique and how these factors relate to overall success in fitness and beyond.

Dec 7, 2024 • 1h 42min
Geoffrey Schofield + Mario Tomic - TRT Bandwagon, Natty or Not, Training Logs
Geoffrey Schofield and Mario Tomic, natural bodybuilding advocates, delve into current trends in fitness, particularly the surge in testosterone replacement therapy among younger enthusiasts. They address the misconceptions surrounding natural vs. enhanced physiques and the ethical dilemmas of peer pressure in fitness culture. The duo also critiques the obsession with training logs, highlighting the balance between tracking progress and maintaining workout variety. They emphasize realistic fitness goals, disputing the exaggerated standards often showcased on social media.
Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 36min
The Natty Or Not Roundtable Ft. Natural Hypertrophy, Geoffrey Verity Schofield, Dave Maconi
Natural Hypertrophy, Geoffrey Verity Schofield, and Dave Maconi dive into the impact of the 'noble natty movement' on fitness culture and explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding steroid use. They debate the justification of performance enhancers and discuss the psychological impacts of being natural versus enhanced. The trio weighs in on the responsibilities of influencers to promote honesty and transparency in their journeys, while also critiquing the entertainment value of 'Natty or Not' content. Their banter is both enlightening and engaging!

Apr 29, 2023 • 1h 5min
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, Natural Hypertrophy, Abel Csabai - Willpower vs Habits
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, a fitness expert known for his insightful takes on training, and Abel Csabai, a skilled speaker in fitness and motivation, dive deep into the battle between willpower and habits. They discuss intriguing insights about balancing ambition and acceptance of mediocrity in life. The duo explores how emotions and environments influence long-term success in fitness, share personal anecdotes about their training journeys, and reveal the challenges of building a YouTube channel while finding true fulfillment in their pursuits.


