
The Jeff Nippard Podcast
This podcast is dedicated to discussions and interviews with the fitness community's best science-based coaches, researchers and elite level athletes.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 32min
Why Long-Length Partials Are Good For Muscle Growth (ft. Dr. Milo Wolf)
Dr. Milo Wolf, a fitness expert specializing in long length partials, discusses the effectiveness and benefits of incorporating long length partials into a bodybuilding program. The podcast explores the concept of long length partials, suitable exercises, and the importance of recovery and intensity in muscle growth.

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Nov 11, 2022 • 1h 9min
Training Minimalism: Can You Get More Gains With Less Work?
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/

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Apr 1, 2021 • 2h 7min
THE GREAT BULKING DEBATE (Mike Israetel, Menno Henselmans vs Greg Nuckols, Eric Trexler)
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

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Feb 24, 2021 • 42min
#46 - The Truth About Posture & Pain ft. Dr. Sam Spinelli
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

Feb 16, 2021 • 49min
#45 - How Important Is Failure & How Much Does Training Hard Matter? ft. Greg Nuckols
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

Jan 18, 2021 • 53min
#44 - Volume vs Intensity, Hard Training & Progressions ft. Dr. Eric Helms
Dr. Eric Helms, a strength coach and hypertrophy expert, shares insights on training effectiveness. He tackles the debate of volume versus intensity, emphasizing their critical balance for muscle growth. Helms discusses the common misconceptions around RPE, urging trainees to better gauge their effort. He highlights the importance of training to failure, without exclusively relying on it. The conversation encourages a tailored approach to fitness, emphasizing recovery and individualized strategies for optimal results.

Dec 13, 2020 • 1h 2min
#43 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. Dr. Stefi Cohen (3/5)
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

Nov 6, 2020 • 28min
#42 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. John Meadows (2/5)
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

Oct 2, 2020 • 46min
#41 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel (1/5)
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

Apr 28, 2019 • 1h 18min
#40 - Advanced Training Techniques: Broscience or Legit? ft. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld
Dr. Brad Schoenfeld discusses advanced training techniques for muscle mass optimization including dropsets and supersets. They cover resistance profiles, training volume, and the controversy over movement variations in exercises like lateral raises. Also, they explore shoulder impingement prevention, evolution of recovery strategies, and the effects of training volume on muscle hypertrophy.
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