The Revive Stronger Podcast

Today Steve talks to Lawrence Farncombe, the head GB Powerlifting Coach. We go over everything relating to Peaking for Powerlifting. From the differences between peaking and strength training, the importance of specificity and setting yourself up for success. 2:30 The biggest difference between strength training & peaking for powerlifting? 10:03 What is Specificity for a Powerlifter? 28:18 The importance of Autoregulation & managing stress within Powerlifting 37:08 How to balance the want to hit max lifts but also not hit failure for lifts? ~ Links mentioned: - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Powerlifting-1RM-Method-Lawrence-Farncombe-ebook/dp/B01N2T4GKM - http://www.strengthcoachfarncombe.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/strengthcoachfarncombe/ ~ Links: ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTjucwBFNoI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streamed live on 9 Feb 2017 Another fantastic Q&A with Dr. Mike Israetel from renaissance periodisation, we answer you long awaited questions. 2:53 How long can you grow using the same load? 14:18 How to structure for a bodybuilding & powerlifting season? 23:42 How to find your minimum effective dose? 28:58 Does body fat re-distribution after physique prep? 36:00 What's the best bang for your buck whey protein? 43:40 Is there any benefit to having a post workout shake/meal if you have consumed a mixed meal beforehand? 48:00 Cluster sets vs. straight sets, which is superior? 52:24 Coming back to training after illness, can you still progress with less work? 54:45 Best source to learn the insides & outs of programming? 1:00:55 Is it necessary to periodise nutrition microcycle to microcycle? 1:04:00 Best way to estimate a training max? ~ Links: - Mike's Facebook: www.facebook.com/michael.israetel - Renaissance Periodisation: www.renaissanceperiodization.com ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Morgan can chat like no one else, hence this part 2. In all seriousness, Andy has a vast amount of experience and success, so I wanted to get into the topic of coaching. If you want to be a successful coach or are looking to get the best coach for you as a trainer, you need to listen into this chat. ~ Time stamps: 5:00 The Importance of keeping up to date & Andy critiquing my website 10:50 Collecting beer tokens through quality content creation 17:05 The importance of work ethic & how to keep on top of your education 24:00 The importance of openness and trust 27:40 Andy's requirements for coaching 40:25 People treat you how you train them to treat you 47:27 Mistakes Andy has made, how did he get where he is now? 58:40 Andy's shirt story (importance of good service) ~ Links: Contact Andy: rippedbody.com/contact Andy's Website: rippedbody.com The Last Shred: rippedbody.com/adjustments-manual/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streamed live on Jan 26, 2017 Another fantastic Q&A with Dr. Mike Israetel from renaissance periodisation, we answer you long awaited questions. 0:59 Why some progressions that is easy to track isn't necessarily optimal 19:50 Can someone who has never been in a surplus but is well trained see newbie gains? 30:56 Mike's view on DNA testing for bodybuilding goals? 35:45 How to bring up stubborn calves? 44:50 Mike's opinion on Jeremy Loenneke? 50:50 Appropriate to add additional rest days in a week before deload? 1:02:25 Cardio recommendations for a bodybuilder and powerlifter? ~ Links: - Mike's Facebook: www.facebook.com/michael.israetel - Renaissance Periodisation: www.renaissanceperiodization.com - Episode with Jared Feather: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQrRf... - Maxing too often with Mike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr6iP... - Calf training: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/... ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3KEfDS28UE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk to Andy Morgan from Rippedbody.com. Andy has coached hundreds of people and has a very comprehensive website with fantastic how to guides. We go over the measurements needed to keep your diet going on the right track. ~ Time stamps: 1:35 How Andy got involved with the muscle & strength pyramids 5:50 What makes 'The Last Shred' different to other fat loss books 11:50 Tools Andy uses to gauge responses to a diet 35:15 The importance of accuracy within data collection 42:00 Individual differences 55:00 Summary of looking for a coach & lessons for future coaches ~ Links: Contact Andy: rippedbody.com/contact Andy's Website: rippedbody.com The Last Shred: rippedbody.com/adjustments-manual/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH3jyeVASVQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Loomis first stepped on the competitive bodybuilding stage in 2003. Earning his Pro status in 2008, he then began competing in raw Powerlifting in 2010 achieving a measure of success. Brad considers his greatest talent to be coaching; “I have an innate ability to translate the subject and communicate that to the client or athlete.” For Brad being a Team 3DMJ coach is a “dream job”. ~ Time stamps: 1:58 How Brad balances being a dad, powerlifter, coach & his part time work 14:05 First steps for making sure you get the most out of your client/coach 20:30 The benefit of video for coaches/clients 28:50 How taking Flexible Dieting the wrong way can ruin progress & strategies to prevent this 35:50 The steps required to guestimate your nutrition 39:20 Different approaches taken when coaching competitive athletes to stage 49:50 Brad's tips to future & current coaches ~ Links: 3DMJ Website - http://3dmusclejourney.com Brad's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HealthyBodies Brad's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3dmjcoach ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestephenhall TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk to James Krieger the founder of Weightology.net, who has a masters in nutrition & exercise science. We talk about programming for muscle growth, and touch particularly on individual difference. ~ Time stamps: 03:13 High frequency training for muscle growth 10:15 Benefits to periodising frequency 13:10 Different applications for frequency for a novice vs. more trained? 15:12 General recommendations on intensity for hypertrophy 19:40 The difficulty of defining volume 21:50 General recommendations on volume for optimal hypertrophy 25:14 How to know if a programme is working for you 27:47 Why an improvement in 1RM doesn't mean you got bigger 31:23 How James sets up a training programme for muscle growth 33:48 How James programmes drop sets 38:47 Muscle soreness as a marker for determining volume 41:45 The importance of individual difference ~ • James Krieger: http://weightology.net/ • Article with Bret: https://bretcontreras.com/individual-differences-important-consideration-fitness-results-science-doesnt-tell/ • Myoreps Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RDpASXPTqU ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestephenhall TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyuvCUA4bNg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another excellent Q&A with Mike Israetel. ~ Time stamps: 0:45 Changes in MRV in relation to food consumption. 14:55 Surplus required for muscle gain 24:45 'Junk Volume' defined & how to avoid it 44:25 Any benefits to accommodating resistance for a bodybuilder? 54:00 Are certain people pre-disposed to being obese? & a long chat about medical advances & their potential role in our physique & health. ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestephenhall TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/czvV9PE_q4A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk to Alberto Nunez from 3DMJ and go over the various phases natural bodybuilders should go through to get the most success. He first stepped on a competitive stage in 2007, and then the very next year he earned his pro status in virtually every major natural organization. Despite all this success Nuñez claims his most successful accolade comes in the fact that he gets to be called Coach Nuñez, which I think is fantastic. ~ Time stamps: 07:55 Offseason considerations 12:15 Clients who struggle with 'bulking' 20:45 Strategic Mini Cuts 28:05 The Transition Phase 33:33 How Alberto implements refeeds/diet breaks 42:00 The Digging Phase 45:06 The Peaking Phase 59:25 The Recovery Phase 1:02:40 Why so many Bodybuilders get into Powerlifting ~ Alberto's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nunez3dmj Alberto's facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WNBF.BERTO Recovery Diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDKhDjuPfbU ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestephenhall TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma68V_v9uZs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Steve talks to Jared Feather & Mike Israetel from Renaissance Periodisation (RP). Jared Feather is a IFPA natural pro bodybuilder, a coach at RP and currently pursuing Graduate degree in Kinesiology, UCM ~ 1:10 How Jared sets up his 2 daily sessions 11:16 Intra-session Maximal Recoverable Volume (MRV) 18:58 Antagonist Supersets & their place within programming 26:05 Nutritional Considerations for two a day training 36:40 Issues with increasing intensity & reducing volumes through a hypertrophy mesocycle 55:10 Does strength potentiate hypertrophy & what is the role of a low volume block? ~ Mens Physique Templates: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/shop/male-physique-training-template/ ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestephenhall TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices