The Jeff Nippard Podcast

In this episode, we host the first ever Reverse Diet Debate featuring Eric Helms + Menno Henselmans (against) vs. Layne Norton + Peter Fitschen (for). Topics covered include: - Opening statements and rebuttals - Defining "maintenance calories"- How does reverse dieting work in the absence of changes in body composition?- What are "adaptive metabolisms"?- Ad libitum and intuitive eating approaches post-contest- Can you diet on higher calories in prep after a successful reverse? Does it "carry over"? - What is the role of NEAT in reverse dieting and metabolic adaptation?- Is there value in increasing calories in the off-season (not post show)? All annotations to the debate: Episode 18 - Bro Splits, Training Frequency & the Anabolic Window feat. Menno Henselmans feat. Menno Henselmans:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB6EH... Episode 12 - Changes in Hormones with Natural Bodybuilding Contest Prep feat. Peter Fitschenhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i... Physique Science Radio Episode 8 - Eating Disordershttps://www.biolayne.com/media/podcas... The 3DMJ Recovery Diet Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDKhD... You can find more from the debaters here: ERIC HELMSwww.muscleandstrengthpyramids.comwww.3dmusclejourney.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericrhelms LAYNE NORTON www.biolayne.comIG: @biolayneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LayneNorton MENNO HENSELMANSwww.bayesianbodybuilding.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BayesianBody... PETER FITSCHENwww.fitbodyphysique.comIG: @fitbodyphysiqueFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalprobo... CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Jeff jeff@strcng.com FOR CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Robinrobin@strcng.com BLOGwww.strcng.com/blog ROBIN'S CHANNEL:youtube.com/c/robingallant Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swrul81qco8 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM@jeffnippard We hope you enjoy the debate!

James Krieger, MSc discusses training volume for hypertrophy, including sets optimization, training to failure, and relative vs absolute volume. The episode also explores conducting meta-analysis, understanding effect size, and practical implications of training to failure. It concludes with a debate on relative volume vs absolute volume in hypertrophy training.

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!