3D Muscle Journey

Brian, Jeff, and Alberto discuss the things competitive bodybuilders and recreational bodybuilders can learn from each other. Timestamps 0:00- Introduction2:25- How the coaches treat their competitive bodybuilders versus their recreational bodybuilders13:22- Letting recreational bodybuilding naturally turn into competitive bodybuilding29:13- Coaching recreational bodybuilders who are a little too relaxed50:04- Who makes more progress in the long run, competitive bodybuilders or recreational bodybuilders? Selected Links From This Episode Coaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj

Eric, Brad, and Amanda go over what post-contest blues are, why they happen, and what you can do about them. Timestamps 0:00- Introduction1:41- When the coaches have personally experienced post-contest blues and when they’ve seen their athletes experience them18:07- What post-contest blues look and feel like for Brad and Eric33:21- How the coaches prepare their athletes for post-contest blues53:31- How accepting your situation can be beneficial1:06:23- Final thoughts Selected Links From This Episode Coaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ Amanda’s Email- amirizo027@gmail.com Amanda’s Instagram- @rizo_amanda_ Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj

Alberto, Brad, and Brian discuss the things they think an athlete needs to know and have done before they do their first prep. Timestamps 0:00- What the coaches feel like an athlete needs to know and have done before they do their first prep33:01- Make sure you know yourself40:04- When you don’t have access to the foods you normally eat and eating homemade food prepared by others during prep52:11- Share but don’t overshare56:43- Prep doesn’t need to suck the entire time1:02:17- Final thoughts Selected Links From This Episode Prep Positioning (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/prep-positioning Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass 3DMJ Podcast Episode #228: Becoming A Self-Aware Competitor- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjuwhLyNaqo Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj

Brian, Jeff, and Alberto discuss the end of one's competitive bodybuilding career, why someone might choose to continue competing after their peak, and life after competing. Timestamps 0:00- Introduction2:03- Your “why” for competing changes over time13:53- The skill of focusing on the present24:52- You won’t have regrets if you know you reached your peak37:00- Looking at prep as a game of refinement40:11- Why Alberto started bodybuilding and why he still competes44:34- Jeff’s definition of a bodybuilder46:57- Life after competing Selected Links From This Episode The Vault Quick Start Guide (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/quick-start-guide Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj

Brad, Jeff, and Nick discuss the benefits of making your training more efficient and how to do so. Timestamps 0:00- The coaches’ thoughts on efficiency18:06- High-quality sets, thinking long-term, and more is not always better27:47- The benefits of being efficient with your training36:49- Efficiency does not equal minimalism40:14- How to get more efficient with your training59:25- Making things outside of the gym more efficient1:12:00- How to incorporate a new strategy1:17:48- Switching to a minimalist program Selected Links From This Episode The Vault Quick Start Guide (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/quick-start-guide Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass Nick’s Website- https://www.strengthtogetheronline.com Nick’s Instagram- @nicklicameli Nick’s YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAWFe5BmaJ_WFAh2aqsOg8g/featured Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj

The podcast discusses the principle of specificity in powerlifting, including exercise selection, focus on individual needs, varied practice, novice vs. advanced lifter time allocation, longevity, and injury rates. They explore the balance between specificity and training adaptations, biomechanics impact on muscle growth, personalized training, neural patterns for efficiency, optimizing strength and longevity, and maximizing muscle and skill development in powerlifting.

Jeff, Brad, and Alberto discuss everything you need to do and think about the day before and day of your show. Timestamps 0:00- Introduction1:59- Show-day schedules aren’t always accurate13:29- How to keep stress low the day before your show21:29- Shaving tips29:19- Get a pump, don’t train31:28- Everyone is in the same boat39:12- What the coaches do when they are in a situation where something is going wrong42:21- Don’t worry about your placing54:54- Your demeanor on stage1:06:34- Dealing with a placing you don’t agree with Selected Links From This Episode Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj  

Andrea, Brian, and Alberto host an audience-supplied Q and A session. Topics discussed include training, soreness, hypertrophy, cutting, bulking, programming, and more. Timestamps 0:00- Introduction2:23- Is 2 hours too long in the gym?8:10- Ways to increase your calorie intake if you’re struggling to eat enough15:15- If you’re feeling sore, from a hypertrophy standpoint, is it better to go ahead and push yourself to train or wait until you feel less sore?26:46- What should you do with your calorie intake during a deload?40:42- When the goal is hypertrophy, should you increase load by the smallest or largest amount that you can?49:08- How long can you build muscle on maintenance calories?59:12- If you’re super fatigued after a leg day, is it better to split that session up into smaller sessions?1:05:21- Mini-bulk and mini-cut cycles vs. Maingaining1:15:29- How to increase grip strength for deadlifts1:22:35- What are 3 things the coaches have changed their mind on in the past year? Selected Links From This Episode 3DMJ Case Study Q&A Submission Form- https://3dmusclejourney.com/case-study-app/ 3DMJ YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/@Team3DMJ Personalizing Your Program (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/personalizing-your-program Calculating Your Macros (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/calculating-your-macros 3DMJ Podcast Episode #227: Should You Train At Long Muscle Lengths?- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyGqfIYYN3A&t=1s Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj  

Alberto, Steve, and Eric talk about what causes overeating, how you can help prevent it, and what to do when it happens. Timestamps 0:00- Introduction1:41- Binge eating disorder3:10- Does Alberto think as many athletes slip up on their diet as they did 10 years ago?7:47- How Steve helps his clients prevent episodes of overeating15:57- Dealing with stress when you’re dieting and slowing down your thinking22:19- Does Alberto have his athletes reduce their calorie intake for a few days after they binge?29:18- What is Steve’s advice to his clients after they overeat?34:44- It’s okay to eat food simply because it tastes good and it’s normal to overeat sometimes57:24- Did you actually even binge?59:57- Final strategies Selected Links From This Episode Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass 3DMJ Podcast Episode #164: Why Bodybuilders Binge- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvbgNWvX8Fs Steve’s Website- http://stevetaylorrd.com Steve’s Instagram- @stevetaylorRD Steve’s YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChfVYx4ck3pY275XlkiumGQ Steve’s Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/stevetaylorRD Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj

Amanda, Brian, and Brad discuss the anxieties and stresses that go along with competing. Timestamps 0:00- Introduction11:45- Looping18:58- What to do if you’re nervous about posing22:41- When to bail on a prep26:54- How the coaches define a successful prep for themselves39:13- Competing against others vs. Competing against yourself45:21- Being prepared, competitiveness, and failure55:44- Other people’s opinions59:36- Dealing with game-day nerves Selected Links From This Episode Personalizing Your Program (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/personalizing-your-program Amanda’s Email- amirizo027@gmail.com Amanda’s Instagram- @rizo_amanda_ Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj