The Revive Stronger Podcast

Scott is back on the show after a year hiatus. This is part 2 of our recording with him. See part 1 here: https://youtu.be/_zt5dnIs8d4 In this episode, we did into how you can dig into research and make up your own mind and why that’s important. And some of Scott’s favourite ways to monitor progress for someone seeking to change their body composition. As always with Scott a very fun and in-depth chat full of knowledge. Timestamps: 00:00 Physique assessment 19:32 How to get the best pictures for physique assessment? 25:54 Perceived recovery scale 40:29 Taking breaks is hard 55:34 Consistent picture 01:00:22 Peak week study coming up www.integrativebodybuilding.com scottwstevensonme@me.com https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeBodybuilding/ https://www.youtube.com/user/scottwstevenson/featured?view_as=subscriber https://twitter.com/IBBFortitude https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/?hl=en Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LGOmYcsHdM __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott is back on the show after a year hiatus. In this episode, we did into how you can dig into research and make up your own mind and why that’s important. And some of Scott’s favourite ways to monitor progress for someone seeking to change their body composition. As always with Scott a very fun and in-depth chat full of knowledge. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:18 Argument of authority 05:40 Backing statements with facts and evidence and being critical thinkers 12:38 Different interpretation of studies 25:32 Be extra critical with others opinions 32:37 Monitoring progress 36:41 Consistency in monitoring 46:14 Bodyweight changes and its impact on lifts 52:51 Rep ranges in prep www.integrativebodybuilding.com scottwstevensonme@me.com https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeBodybuilding/ https://www.youtube.com/user/scottwstevenson/featured?view_as=subscriber https://twitter.com/IBBFortitude https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/?hl=en Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zt5dnIs8d4 __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Shaw is the co-founder of Renaissance Periodisation. Today we talked about how he and Mike met and developed RP. We also dug into Nick’s new book Fit For Success which breaks down success into priorities and principles. This is a must for any coach, business person or just someone who has goals in life, a lot of practical information right here. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:31 Nick gives a bit of an insight of himself and how he met Mike 06:12 Where did the name Renaissance Periodization come from? 07:59 What was the reason for RP's success 13:08 Spirit of RP 16:24 Were there major struggles along the way? 20:37 Priority Pyramid 32:20 Problem of too much control 39:25 Power of placebos 43:45 Growth vs. fixed mindset 46:03 Gratitude journal 48:54 Discipline 55:18 Infos about the book http://renaissanceperiodization.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rpstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/nick.shaw.rp/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IQFoM5Hbws __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike is back again and is giving us a short insight into his current prep. Furthermore we discuss things such as why enhanced bodybuilders do shorter preps than natural athletes, diet breaks, "light" training sessions and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Update from Mike 07:32 Dexa accuracy 13:59 Holding onto excess water 16:51 Misconceptions of drug use 24:33 Consistently working with lower RIR on isolation/single-joint movements? 33:27 All out on certain lifts with shorter ROM (Forced reps) 38:59 Bro splits out of necessity? 43:39 What is a "light" training session 48:43 Training quality automatically leads to strength gains 51:29 Enhanced bodybuilders do shorter preps than natural athletes 55:52 Different starting point for natural athletes vs. enhanced 57:37 Enhanced athletes maintenance and diet breaks? 01:01:40 Definition for a diet break Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xK0yvP3qt8 __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jake Linardon, a researcher dedicated to improving relationships with food, shares valuable insights on tackling body image issues and the impact of social media on self-worth. He discusses the importance of understanding personal triggers for healthier eating habits and emphasizes the role of self-help strategies in managing eating disorders. Linardon highlights the shift in fitness culture towards performance over aesthetics and advocates for creating supportive communities in fitness, all while offering practical strategies for coaches to help clients foster a positive self-image.

In this episode, Mike Israetel, an expert in hypertrophy and training methods, discusses topics like frequency periodisation, the importance of having a training partner, and objective bodycomposition measures. They also touch on the benefits of auto-regulation in training and reflect on technique, weight gain, and genetic factors. Furthermore, they explore the significance of body fat percentage for physique judging and announce the introduction of a membership site for the Revive Stronger community.

Jacob is a Doctor of physical therapy and Kassem is creator of N1 which specialises in biomechanics. We dig into range of motion, specifically the differences between active and passive range. What should we be using for hypertrophy and what range is safe? Find out in this episode. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:21 Definition of Full Range of Motion, Active ROM & Passive ROM 17:47 Stretch under load active vs. passive 26:34 Graduation process into ROM 37:39 Example, how would you advise a client to execute a leg press 42:40 Using the weight for more range of motion 46:01 What's a safe range of motion? 48:01 Isolated muscle range of motion 01:01:16 Misconceptions and common discussions around ROM Kassem https://www.instagram.com/coach_kassem/ https://n1.training/ https://www.instagram.com/n1.training/ https://www.instagram.com/n1.education/ https://n1.training/3-types-range-motion/ Jacob https://www.instagram.com/strengthinevidence_physio/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U6qDx69uVM __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Layne Norton is one of the original evidence-based pioneers in the fitness industry. With a PhD in nutrition science, huge success in both the realms of bodybuilding and powerlifting Layne knows a thing or two. He’s also got one of the largest followings within the evidence-based sphere allowing him to grow a very successful business with different ventures. A really great chat you don’t want to miss. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:35 What does evidence-based actually mean? Intellectual honesty, changes viewpoints and much more. 10:57 How Layne become a prominent figure while keeping his integrity 26:42 Reverse diet 42:04 What can science tell us? 49:33 Echo chambers and sticking to your beliefs 56:17 Critically analysing your own approach 57:46 What Layne is up to at the moment 01:01:01 Diet Breaks https://www.biolayne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/ https://www.youtube.com/user/biolayne https://twitter.com/biolayne https://www.facebook.com/LayneNorton Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD4Toy2LTys __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we give you everything you need to know about genetics as it relates to your muscle-building potential. Menno is back and has looked into this subject A LOT. We cover everything from calculations/traits to look for to identify your potential to whether or non-responders are real. You don’t want to miss this. https://mennohenselmans.com/ffmi-calculator/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Common misconception around genetics: Hardgainers 04:29 What role does genetic play then? 08:58 Quick adaptations or slow adaptations 10:37 Can someone be elite without good genetics? 18:52 Work ethic genetically determined 23:14 Fat loss and impact of genetics 28:38 Age and how does genetics play a role in the outcome 31:37 Genetic limit 33:43 FFMI 39:14 Overcomplicating things, science is useless, just train hard 42:24 Don't look at the genetically blessed but those who worked for it 45:16 Argument of studies not having participants of big guys 48:08 Mennos calculator for females 49:03 How likely is it to get to the max of a calculator 49:41 What to look at if you're doing everything you can to grow Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d7_vlqLrsY __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part 2 of the debate. Checkout part 1 if you haven't already: https://youtu.be/RvgQ4dUUAT8 How should we progress a mesocycle for hypertrophy? Late 2019 Mike Israetel, Jared Feather, Tiago Faleiro, and Carl Juneau released an article suggesting set volume should be a central variable for a hypertrophy programme. Since coming out Brian Minor, Eric Helms and Jacob Schepis wrote a letter to the editor with some points of contention. In the podcast today we dig into these points, such as the role of fatigue in a mesocycle, the utility of the pump and soreness for helping modulate volume and much much more! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:09 The role of Reps in reserve 03:03 How progress works and how to progress with RIR 13:07 Accuracy of RIR 16:39 Error of estimation of RIR 21:23 Autoregulation and RIR range 27:57 When is it time to pullback and take a deload? Also, performance as a proxy of progress 35:25 Failure and accuracy of RIR 38:03 Progression of RIR vs Static 41:46 Autoregulation 48:37 Objective measurement of performance 53:31 Claim of descending rep scheme while increasing load is inferior for hypertrophy 58:43 Injury risk 01:04:56 Fatigue accumulation and growth potential 01:10:37 Why ever do sets below 8 reps? https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Abstract/9000/Mesocycle_Progression_in_Hypertrophy__Volume.99298.aspx https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Citation/9000/RE__Mesocycle_Progression_in_Hypertrophy__Volume.99236.aspx https://renaissanceperiodization.com/expert-advice/in-defense-of-set-increases-within-the-hypertrophy-mesocycle Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6TKZcDJ4Co __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices