The Revive Stronger Podcast

Mike Israetel, a renowned expert in training and nutrition, dives deep into the prime drivers of hypertrophy, weighing the merits of progressive tension overload against total training volume. He discusses optimal ages for natural competitors, stressing the importance of prioritizing muscle growth before competing. The conversation also covers the dynamics of effective volume strategies, the balance between training intensity and enjoyment, and hints at upcoming projects, including a new dietary guide designed to enhance fitness journeys.

Bret Contreras aka the glute guy. Bret is known for his amazing work with the glutes aka the butt cheeks. He has worked with thousands of people to enhance their results. Using a combination of his more than 20 years experience in the field and his PhD to provide fantastic results and information. In this amazing episode with Bret Contreras we delve into mechanical tension, what it actually is and how you can practically apply it for yourself or your clients. Furthermore, we discuss whether perdiodising for hypertrophy is necessary or not and if lower volume/intensity phases might be beneficial for signalling pathways. Timestamps: 01:45 Bret talks about Mechanical Tension 12:19 Bret gives some practical takeaways how to make use of mechanical tension 18:50 Bret shares his thoughts on periodisation for hypertrophy 29:40 Bret's personal take on deloads 37:11 Bret shares his thoughts on functional overreaching 42:44 Bret describes his thoughts on periodising for "resensitisation"-purposes due to signalling pathways and his issues with the term "Volume" 51:12 Bret speaks about personal experimentation and machine vs. free weights 1:01:08 Bret talks about anecdotal evidence that isn't supported by research Bret's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bretcontreras1 Bret's Website: https://bretcontreras.com/ Bret's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bretcontreras Bret's Instagram: https://instagram.com/bretcontreras1 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=e59WVQ3Gk-8 __ 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

Bryan Krahn is a renowned fitness writer. Not only that but he is in fantastic shape and has been in the trenches helping others get into awesome shape for years. Today we delve into some super interesting topics including how Bryan likes to incorporate ‘bro science’ into his programming, and why that might not be a bad idea at all. From why going to the gym isn’t a sacrifice to how to appropriately use exercise variation for hypertrophy, you’re going to love this episode. Timestamps: 03:55 Bryan talks about "The Grind" 14:50 Bryan explains a quote of him "And after so many years, having travelled down all the rabbit holes, I can tell you if your goal is largely to “look good naked,” the experienced meatheads are still the best mentors." and what it stands for 20:50 Bryan's personal experience on paralysis by analysis 26:35 Bryan shares his thoughts on individual differences 30:08 Bryan describes his thoughts on exercise variation and changing variables 35:40 Bryan speaks about his go-to books to read 40:17 Bryan describes his stance on going to your physiological limits and intention in regards to training Bryan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bryankrahn/ Bryan's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.krahn.50 Bryan's Website: http://www.bryankrahn.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 MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBb9GsqTYgs __ 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

Join fitness experts Eric Helms, Menno Henselmans, and Mike Israetel as they delve deep into the training variables of volume, intensity, and frequency. Eric defines these crucial concepts for muscle growth, while Menno discusses practical applications and periodization. Mike challenges some of Menno's ideas, sparking a lively debate on relative intensity and how to effectively track progress. They all emphasize the significance of autoregulation and individualization in training, offering valuable insights for both beginners and advanced lifters.

Ryan is a world class natural bodybuilder and powerlifter. However, he has an incredible talent for talking through the various psychological aspects of both sports. This is something he uses within his own coaching for his company Fortis EQ where he coaches a variety of athletes. We delve deep into that in today's episode, enjoy a unique listen. Time stamps: 01:54 Ryan talks about "The work" 06:00 Ryan shares his thoughts on motivation 08:15 Ryan describes constant evil and positive greediness 12:40 Ryan explains what "Vitamine W" stands for 15:44 Ryan talks about the hierarchy of needs by Maslow and refers to his own Jenga-Theory 21:55 Ryan's personal experience on contest prep and its impact on his life and social environment 27:10 Ryan shares insight into the belief of your situational purpose and learning from experience 30:41 Ryan goes more into depth about self-sabotage 38:38 Ryan speaks about "Go There" and the benefits of being able to shut-off your mind while lifting Ryan's Website: http://www.fortiseq.com Ryan's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ryand304 Ryan's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nattypro/ Ryan's Twitter: http://twitter.com/thenattypro Ryan's IG: http://www.instagram.com/thenattypro London Seminar 2018 with Mike Israetel & Jared Feather: http://revivestronger.com/mike-israetel-seminar-18/ 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 __ 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

Ben is the founder of De Novo Nutrition. The company has both consulting and supplement branches, based on objective science and ethical practice. Ben is also a registered dietitian (RD), with a Masters in Nutrition and Exercise Science (MS). We discuss how to apply knowledge and science to real-life situations. Furthermore Ben talks about things he has learned over the years and shared a little bit of exciting news in regards to DeNovo. Time stamps: 02:27 Ben shares his ideas on what people should focus on and not being confused by informational overload 08:25 Ben's opinion on the responsibility and acknowledgement of knowledge 22:29 Ben speaks about the most important lessons he has learned over the years and how he applies them to himself 27:03 Ben gives insight in one thing that has changed his approach to things 35:35 Ben's take on "Mental Muscle" and his philosophy on investing intrinsically 44:02 Ben touches on De Novo and the future plans DeNovo Coaching: https://www.denovoconsulting.net Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benesgro/ DeNovo Website: https://www.denovonutrition.com/ DeNovo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeNovoNutrition/ DeNovo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denovosupps/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! London Seminar 2018 with Mike Israetel & Jared Feather: http://revivestronger.com/mike-israetel-seminar-18/ 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=3Be_EEssc50 __ 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

This time, Mike is talking about short-term vs. long-term optimality, he shares his thoughts on methodologies and ways to optimise insulin sensitivity and his thoughts on body part emphasis in a training routine. Time stamps: 01:45 Mike shares his insight about short-term vs. long-term optimality 14:39 Mike's opinion on methodologies and ways to optimise insulin sensitivity 26:02 Mike speaks about symptoms of too little fat in your diet 33:00 Mike covers the questions whether hairy people need more protein the less hairy 38:20 Mike's take on Borge Fagerlis opinion on "effective reps" and the theory of low volume/high RPE vs high volume/moderate RPE 42:30 Mike talks about how many bodyparts can you prioritise similarily London Seminar 2018 with Mike Israetel & Jared Feather: http://revivestronger.com/mike-israetel-seminar-18/ SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/revivestronger/ 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=huugYyn1lyI __ 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

London Seminar 2018 with Mike Israetel & Jared Feather: http://revivestronger.com/mike-israetel-seminar-18/ Jared Feather; natural pro bodybuilder and Mike Israetel under-study. Today we discuss a very valuable tool; relative intensity. From how to use it within your training, why you should use it and the possible limitations and drawbacks of such a tool. This was a great chat and super valuable especially to anyone less experienced with using tools such as RPE or RIR. Be on the lookout for details on our Hypertrophy conference in 2018. Time stamps: 03:49 Jared talks about "Relative Intensity" 15:16 Jared's opinion on what "Working hard" means to him and the risk and misconception about going to failure 19:03 Jared speaks about systems to gauge RIR/RPE 32:31 Jared shares his methodologies on deloads 42:35 Jared's take on performance/strength decrease while dieting Jared's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jared_feather/ Jared's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JAREDFEATHERRP 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=pvdPxKS91OM __ 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 __ 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

The Exercise Selection Roundtable: Dr. Mike Israetel, Dr. Eric Helms and Menno Henselmans get into a discussion around the general principles and understanding of exercise selection for hypertrophy. Talking about things such as what exactly exercise selection means, ways to go about it, how to properly choose exercise variations and how often it is advisable to switch up exercises for optimal hypertrophic outcomes. Timestamps: 00:48 Menno defines "Exercise Selection" 07:04 Eric gives his views on what "Exercise Selection" is 08:22 Mike adds his opinion on these terms 10:55 Menno responds to Mike's points on the bilateral deficit 13:18 Eric jumps in to address the topic around EMG-readings brought up by Menno 15:30 Mike talks about whether or not some exercises are better than others for hypertrophy 20:11 Eric comments on the points being made by Mike that compound lifts should be the bread and butter 21:21 Menno shares his thoughts on deadlifts for hypertrophy? 24:18 Mike appends on deadlifts for hypertrophy and the issue with axial loading 28:00 Eric expands on the topic around deadlifts for hypertrophy 30:07 Furthermore, Eric moves on to talking about how often people should vary exercises 34:08 Menno talks about his principles on exercise variation 36:02 Mike gives his slightly different view on exercise variation 41:59 Eric responds to Mike's theory for the necessity for more frequent variation 48:03 Mike criticises Eric's view and brings up a question for Eric 51:49 Mike replies with his understanding of "Variation" 55:02 Eric follows up with sharing his view on the term "variation" 56:17 Menno finishes with talking about the necessity of variation for hypertrophy 59:42 Mike brings up the important point about common misconceptions and mistakes people make when it comes to exercise selection 1:04:35 Eric shares his thoughts on switching exercises from microcycle to microcycle 1:07:55 Eric follows up with talking about too many exercises in one single session 1:09:42 Mike responds to the issue of exercise rotation from workout to workout and touches on junk volume Mentioned Links: Menno's article Exercise Selection: https://bayesianbodybuilding.com/7-principles-of-exercise-selection/ • Team 3DMJ's website: http://3dmusclejourney.com/ • Eric’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ • MASS: https://goo.gl/c7FSJD • Bayesian Bodybuilding Website: https://bayesianbodybuilding.com/ • RP+ Membership: http://bit.ly/2vSuSub London Seminar 2018 with Mike Israetel & Jared Feather: http://revivestronger.com/mike-israetel-seminar-18/ 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=RpP6KgaYm8I __ 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

We discuss how to practically apply science to coaching and things to keep in mind when being a science-based practitioner.  Additionally, we talk about personal anecdotes and limitations of studies in regards to a coaching setting. Furthermore, we delve into recent scientific findings in regards to hypertrophic stimulus. James Krieger is the founder of Weightology. He has a Master’s degree in Nutrition and a second Master’s degree in Exercise Science. James is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition. He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology. Timestamps: 01:32 James talks about his article "Keeping the ‘Coach’ in Science-Based Coaching" 06:36 James's take on personal anecdotes of outliers of the means of studies 09:16 James answer the question on how to make use of science and personal experimentation 13:32 James shares insights in scientific findings on key drivers for hypertrophy 17:09 James shares his experience with sub-maximal training days and maximal training days 26:34 James's opinion on the hypothesis of "Effective Reps" 30:23 James explains how his stance has changed in regards to volume vs. intensity for hypertrophy 35:05 James speaks about tracking gym performance over time 36:14 James shares his thoughts on what research/studies he'd like to see in future 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 MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP_erZznD8I __ 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