The Revive Stronger Podcast

Today I talk to Cliff Wilson, who is also my new prep coach for 2024.I answer why I chose Cliff as my coach before we dive into questions like; the difference between coaching advanced vs. gen population clients, what traits make a successful client, why refeeds during an off-season and much more.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:39 Update on Cliff04:39 Muscle Memory effect09:49 Why Steve chose Cliff as a coach16:14 Biggest difference between advanced and less advanced clients23:28 Being coachable29:57 Most successful clients37:03 Posing practice42:54 What are the most important poses?49:09 What attributes makes one a good coach54:25 Science vs. anecdotes01:04:48 Refeeds & Diet breaks01:13:42 Plans for the upcoming seasonhttps://www.instagram.com/cwteamwilson/https://www.teamwilsonbb.com/Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe!COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgTMEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shopFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestrongerINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestrongerNEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__________________________________________________________________Supplements:https://cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!Patreon• https://www.patreon.com/revivestrongerDon'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/c7FSJDJPS Mentorship• https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwyMuscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tG__________________________________________________________________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. Pak discusses the science behind perfect exercise technique for muscle growth, including the effects of tempo, range of motion, and momentum. They explore the importance of balance between strict form and pushing limits for optimal results, and challenge traditional beliefs about muscle lengthening and momentum in exercises.

Returning guest Kassem Hanson discusses his biggest lessons from 2023, goals for 2024, integrated partials, optimal volume, online vs. offline seminars, where lengthened partials don't aid, volume and lengthened partials, and the fun factor in training.

Dr. Eduardo De Souza is currently a tenured professor at the University of Tampa.Today we are going to discuss things more broadly & look to Understand the Caveats in Training Volume Research for Strength and Hypertrophy before diving into some Practical Recommendations.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:01 Reasons to understand the caveats to training volume in strength and hypertrophy07:08 Does the research impact practical recommendations?13:53 Study design and washout period20:42 Gender differences23:16 How realistic is the workload. Can people really do it?31:03 Length of study as a caveat36:45 Dose-response relationship40:07 How to practically apply it45:23 Exercise variation and junk volume54:18 There's an art to programming. Understanding programming for hypertrophy01:03:31 Strength increase due to specificity?01:09:56 Hypertrophy research and important considerationshttps://www.instagram.com/dr.desouzaeo/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eduardo-De-SouzaThanks, please comment, like and subscribe!COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgTMEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shopFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestrongerINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestrongerNEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__________________________________________________________________Supplements:https://cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!Patreon• https://www.patreon.com/revivestrongerDon'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/c7FSJDJPS Mentorship• https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwyMuscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tG__________________________________________________________________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

In this discussion, Eric Trexler, a muscle loss and dieting expert, tackles the pressing question of how to effectively lose weight without sacrificing muscle. He presents insights into the delicate balance of caloric deficits and muscle preservation, offering practical tips for those looking to shed fat. Eric emphasizes the importance of resistance training and protein intake in safeguarding muscle mass during dieting. He also explores individualized strategies and the latest tech advancements for better body composition analysis, guiding listeners towards sustainable fitness goals.

Today I talk another time to Mike Murry, who is a writer for examine, an RD and a competitive bodybuilder.This time we talk about training. His take on lengthened partials, advanced training techniques and transitioning into becoming a vegan bodybuilderTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:08 Training at long muscle lengths11:06 Integrated partials17:04 Injury risk22:37 Advanced training techniques29:22 Using science to confirm your biases33:50 How to approach training35:28 Transitioning into becoming a vegan 40:26 What are things to consider44:57 Fibre intake, Vit B12 & Iron intake49:57 Processed vs. less processed foods59:59 Soy and estrogen worries01:03:38 Leucine threshold. Is there truth to it?https://www.instagram.com/mikemurrayrd/Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe!COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgTMEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shopFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestrongerINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestrongerNEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__________________________________________________________________Supplements:https://cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!Patreon• https://www.patreon.com/revivestrongerDon'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/c7FSJDJPS Mentorship• https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwyMuscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tG__________________________________________________________________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

Josh Pelland is on the show, he is pursuing his PhD under Mike Zourdos & is the co-owner of Data Driven Strength.We dig into his background before diving into the topic of advanced training techniques. What are they? And what does Josh think might be one that isn’t commonly used but could be the holy grail of gains? Find out today.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:12 Who is Josh and what does he train for?07:44 What got Josh into doing his PhD in exercise science?14:56 How much time is being spent on research and coaching17:20 What was the most surprising part about doing research?23:10 Advanced training techniques28:23 Special device33:59 Effective Reps??38:22 Longer vs. shorter rest period46:10 Many ways to induce stimulus50:16 How much intensity technique is appropriate?57:31 The concept around hard sets01:03:24 Benefits of intensity techniques01:08:37 Biofeedback signalshttps://www.instagram.com/josh.datadrivenstrength/https://www.instagram.com/datadrivenstrength/https://www.youtube.com/@datadrivenstrengthThanks, please comment, like and subscribe!COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgTMEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shopFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestrongerINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestrongerNEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__________________________________________________________________Supplements:https://cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!Patreon• https://www.patreon.com/revivestrongerDon'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/c7FSJDJPS Mentorship• https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwyMuscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tG__________________________________________________________________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

Jeff at the age of 52 just brought his best-ever physique to stage and came away with a top 5 placing as a pro at WNBF Worlds, the most competitive stage there is.We dig into his season, the highs, the lows and the lessons. As well as a lot of his journey covering his 14 competitive seasons. Lots of nuggets to take away for any competitor, coach or future competitor.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:44 Post-show thoughts and feelings07:11 What would have made this season a success?10:20 Pressure of competing and doing your very best20:10 How long was the prep and reflections26:45 ROL and muscle loss29:47 Ambitions and realistic outcomes32:27 Have the challenges/struggles changed over time?39:09 Prep habits42:20 Prep without weighing, macros, tracking, etc.46:23 Peak week approach52:42 Any impressive competitors?57:35 State of Natural Bodybuilding01:05:03 Future plans and thoughtshttps://www.instagram.com/3dmj_godfather/https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJhttps://3dmusclejourney.com/Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe!COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgTMEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shopFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestrongerINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestrongerNEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__________________________________________________________________Supplements:https://cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!Patreon• https://www.patreon.com/revivestrongerDon'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/c7FSJDJPS Mentorship• https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwyMuscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tG__________________________________________________________________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

Bodybuilding experts Brad Schoenfeld and Dr. Pak discuss gender differences, losing lean mass, maintaining strength, hormonal panels, and more in bodybuilding case studies. They dive into the nuances of competition preparation, varied training methods, testosterone variability, rebound effects, and neuromuscular performance in bodybuilders.

Today I talk to Mike Murry, who is a writer for examine, an RD and a competitive bodybuilder. We dig into a bit of his background, his recent competitive season and spend some time walking through nutrition and supplementation considerations around the workout window.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:21 Who is Mike and what brought him to examine10:00 Sleep impact during prep15:28 Rationale for competing20:14 Enjoying stepping stage?24:20 Methodologies during prep that are based on science?30:32 Peak week predictability34:18 Plans moving forward41:26 Intra-workout nutrition. Is it worth it?51:06 Experimenting with nutrition and supplements?56:39 Underwhelming effects of supplements and nitrate supplementationhttps://www.instagram.com/mikemurrayrd/Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe!COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgTMEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shopFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestrongerINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestrongerNEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__________________________________________________________________Supplements:https://cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!Patreon• https://www.patreon.com/revivestrongerDon'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/c7FSJDJPS Mentorship• https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwyMuscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tG__________________________________________________________________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