James is back on the show! We discuss his personal project of a high volume training protocol. Additionally, we talk about personal things such as P-ratio, exercise selection and much more. Timestamps: 00:59 James talks about the targeted volume approach 09:48 Why 3 day per week frequency 11:56 What's the definition of a hard gainer 16:06 Relative intensity during the intensity 16:42 Specialisation as an alternative 17:37 Performance markers, such as soreness? 19:41 James speaks about his nutritional protocol and metrics to track progress 22:23 James take on P-ratio and higher BF 24:00 James's opinion on methodologies to maximise muscle gain 26:47 Protein intake for massing 28:49 James talks about intraset stretching for hypertrophy 32:39 Identifying volume landmarks 34:54 Individual differences in muscular response 36:32 Exercise selection for higher volumes 38:23 Deadlifts and overrated exercises for hypertrophy 40:40 Are there better exercises for hypertrophy 42:28 Lower soreness with higher sets. Soreness as a proxy? Weightology: https://weightology.net/ James's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.krieger/ James Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.krieger1 Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3KJ7_yztS8 __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ 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/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Serafini is currently doing graduate research into hypertrophy, protein and nutrition. He has a BS in exercise science, is a coach himself and has a very impressive physique. In today's episode we talk about some of his up and coming research into training to failure. We also cover what the evidence currently says and Paul’s own personal experience with himself and clients. Timestamps: 04:24 Paul talks about his study about training vs. non-failure 05:36 Paul goes into talking about the study design 08:02 Hypothesis on what's about to happen 09:37 Summarises his observations 16:42 Paul gives insight into what he does himself with his training 23:35 Paul's experience with the consequences of training to failure 27:02 How to sell people for not going to failure and transition to RIR 31:40 Clients that do not train hard enough 35:04 Paul speaks about future research and influences https://www.instagram.com/paulie_rocket/ https://giftedperformance.wordpress.com/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG6C06yThKM __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ 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/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Emilia Thompson specialises in improving people’s relationships with food. Sounds trivial? But it really isn’t, disordered eating is rife, especially within the fitness industry. Emilia does a great job at helping people transition to a more mindful eating style. She also is a nutritionist for optimum nutrition and previously a highly competitive bikini athlete. Timestamps: 01:41 Emily talks about her background 04:26 Emilia shares her insight on what led to bad eating habits 06:36 How to transition to mindful eating 08:26 Experience with people who struggle with laying off the habits 10:19 Different methods to use 13:39 Emilia talks about her personal story 18:18 What are the strategies and metrics to focus on? 19:58 Prerequisite for mindful eating 21:42 Emilia touches on why language being used becomes so important 25:32 Impact on others via social media 28:09 Recommendations and guidelines for mindful eating 30:31 Differences between Mindful eating and Flexible dieting 32:51 Mindful eating for Offseason? 35:34 Emilia talks about her competitive career 39:16 Emilia shares her experience with clients who couldn't have done it without her 40:57 Emilia speaks about whether someone hasn't achieved a state of mindful eating 42:58 Furthermore, Emilia touches on if someone had negative experiences with mindful eating https://www.emilia.fitness/ https://www.instagram.com/emiliathompsonphd/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGW1CF2g864 __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ 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/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

London Seminar '19: http://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-19/ This time, Mike is talking about muscle loss, steroids, training volume and being limited on time and much more! Timestamps: 18:47 Things to consider before taking steroids 22:59 Why people need some knowledge to not fall for fads 28:14 Mike and Joe Rogan Podcast 30:19 How likely is true muscle loss going to happen 41:38 High protein intake on anabolic signalling 44:53 Training volume limited by time 50:23 How fatigued should you feel before a deload? 55:10 Newbie gains on a body part you've never focused on when you're an advanced trainee Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8oJAbo3Ckk __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ 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/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric is has a Phd & has published over 30 research papers, coach, natural bodybuilder and powerlifter and new director of education at Stronger by Science. Eric is a PhD student at UNC Chapel Hill, with a research focus on how exercise and nutrition affect metabolism, performance, and body composition. Eric comes from a background in natural bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strength coaching, and currently holds certifications in sports nutrition (CISSN) and strength and conditioning (CSCS). Eric serves as a reviewer for multiple academic journals and has written numerous lay press and peer-reviewed articles related to physique and performance enhancement. Timestamps: 01:09 why are bodybuilding studies so hard to do? 08:29 Eric's experience with anecdotal data 11:57 Eric's study on metabolic adaptations, what steps do occur? 26:11 Eric talks about intermittent dieting strategies 40:30 Eric on the length of preps 42:51 Eric talks about the size of the deficit 46:00 any things to attenuate the fatigue Studies https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24571926 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28422530 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28770669 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30036283 Eric's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.trexler Eric's Twitter: https://twitter.com/erictrexler Eric's IG: https://www.instagram.com/trexlerfitness/ Eric's Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eric_Trexler Eric's Pubmed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Trexler%20ET Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4s48n7dB4A __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ 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/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is finally here! Lyle & Mike get into a highly anticipated debate about the '45 Set Study' by Brad Schoenfeld. They discuss general volume recommendations, intensity, study designs & much more. Timestamps: 02:14 Lyle starts off with his take on the "Volume Study" 05:58 Mike response to Lyle's first critique on doing a blinded study 10:37 Lyle & Mike get into a discussion about Brad's study design & its conclusion 16:25 Lyle starts bringing up his second point of critique, that the study didn't support the conclusion 19:46 Lyle & Mike are moving on to the next point, which is the critique about statistics of the study 24:17 Mike's take on the criticism Lyle brought up about there being no statistical significance because the P-value doesn't support the dose-response claim 25:17 Lyle brings up the p-value & Bayesian method to refute the conclusion 29:38 Mike talks about statistical methodologies, limitations and is by that, responding to Lyle's points. Further, he brings up the question of 'why to put that much stock into one study?' 36:03 Lyle replies to Mike's point & asks him if Mike feels the statistics support the conclusion 42:08 Lyle & Mike get into a discussion around limitations in studies in exercise science 44:42 Both move on talking about frequency about training 47:52 Lyle brings up differences in data and why studies haven't addressed those 51:32 Mike addresses the data differences between studies such as Schoenfeld vs. Ostrowski 58:26 Mike brings up criticism to the Ostrowski study 01:03:21 Mike starts with stating his viewpoints 01:07:25 Mike response to Lyle's question about the rationale for Mike's volume landmark 01:11:45 Lyle shares his take on Mike's volume recommendation & asks for Mike to elaborate on intensity recommendations 01:18:59 Lyle speaks about his take on intensity recommendations 01:24:25 Both get back into a general discussion around volume recommendations for different body parts 01:30:19 Lyle brings up a good question if getting stronger becomes a detriment 01:34:36 Lyle talks about different volume recommendations for different populations For links to the studies discussed please see our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wB_e6YQncYgpv_QrMGHCQ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySyxYZogw0o __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ Our Library • http://revivestronger.com/library/ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is better known as the hypertrophy coach, for good reason. He has years of experience with thousands of people and has found common ways to help people reach their goals. His focus has been getting as jacked as possible, he has some very insightful and interesting lines of thought on what is important when trying to get muscular. I think you guys will really enjoy this episode and it will give you something to think about. Timestamps: 06:30 Joe on what execution really means? 17:35 Joe touches on RPE/RIR 26:07 Joe talks about strength curves 39:24 Joe's opinion on "going by feel" 46:09 Joe talks about limitations of mistakes and sub-optimal approaches https://www.instagram.com/hypertrophycoach/ www.hypertrophycoach.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRZC4kbD4lIVe02LL2H27Aw/featured Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqYelk3HB9M __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ 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/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Training to failure roundtable! Dr. Mike & Dr. Scott get into a discussion around training to failure, the relative intensity and overall training volume. You don't want to miss this! Timestamps: 01:05 Scott's general hypertrophy philosophies 09:09 Mike responds to Scott's methodologies 18:22 Scott gets back to Mike's comments and talks about muscle fibre types 23:19 Mike responds to Steve's summary points and getting strong over time and going to failure 28:49 Scott talks about continuous progress and RIR 37:09 Mike's system of failure points 42:35 Scott reflects on Mike's points 50:20 Mike gets back and brings up systemic fatigue 54:44 Scott brings up the Schoenfeld Volume study 01:01:23 Mike's take on the study 01:09:38 Responder observation Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv82bRETc0 __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ 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/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Tumminello is the 2016 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, and the Editor-in-chief of the NSCA Personal Training Quarterly journal. He’s the author of three books: Building Muscle and Performance, Strength Training for Fat Loss, and Your Workout PERFECTED. He’s been a trainer for over 20 years, is the former strength coach for team Ground Control MMA and has trained professional athletes in field, court, combat and physique sports. This time, Nick delves into 4 exercises that get an undeserved bad rep. Timestamps: 01:25 Nick talks about his article 12:47 Nick elaborates on the stability ball crunch 15:35 Nick on avoiding hip flexors kicking in for ab movements 19:13 Nick talks about Smith machine squats 24:37 Nick's co-authored article on leg extensions 31:11 Nick shares his thoughts about pain as a good indicator of something not working? 35:16 Nick closes with behind the neck pull-downs 40:26 Nick's opinion on upright rows and impingement for shoulders 43:43 Nick further discusses Sissy squats 46:28 Nick's view on exercises that are underrated/overrated for hypertrophy http://nicktumminello.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nicktumminello https://www.instagram.com/nick_tumminello/?hl=en https://twitter.com/coachnickt?lang=en Article - https://www.t-nation.com/training/not-dangerous-4-falsely-accused-exercises Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMlVA8o8h7c __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ 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/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Starnes is a champion bodybuilder and fantastic coach. In todays episode we dig deep into Shelby’s methdologies for contest prep, specifically going over what he see’s as the key ingredients to a successful prep, differences between males and females and finishing with his top tips for up and coming coaches. Shelby is a super nice guy and I really enjoyed this chat, I know you’ll enjoy it. Timestamps: 01:33 Shelby speaks about key things for a successful prep 15:06 Shelby's take on health strategies in a contest prep 21:29 Shelby talks about major differences between males and females 26:14 Shelby's observations on interindividual differences 33:06 Shelby shares his carb up methodologies 39:37 Shelby quickly touches on screwing up peak week 40:46 Shelby gives insight into other modalities to get people lean 45:21 Shelby speaks about special things needed to do to get people stage ready 51:00 Shelby's take on what makes a good coach Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cMjOGmA_MU __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices