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!