Bodybuilder and contest competitor Alberto Nunez discusses his 2022 contest season, stress of polygraph testing, self doubt, coach hopping, and the benefits of lower volume training and training frequency. They also touch on the mental aspect of only training 3x per week, the importance of finding balance, and plans for the offseason. No alcohol for 2023.

We have a roundtable this week including Dr Pak and Milo Wolf.Both of these guys are deep into science but are no PubMed warriors. We delve into how best to use science and anecdote to guide evidence-based practice. Including some of the pitfalls of becoming an expert and whether or not pursuing a PhD is for you.Sounding scientific doesn't = Scientific.Timestamps:00:0002:39 How useful is it to get a PhD for a professional in the fitness industry07:00 What drew both into the evidence-based field?15:55 Anecdote and studies18:36 Correlation and causation. Deadlifts and supplements24:05 Can you really tell what makes the difference?27:23 Sounding scientific doesn't=scientific35:16 Entertainment and science41:02 Scientists don't have time or incentives to be active on social media47:00 Is getting a PhD worth it for social media growth?53:12 When people have an answer to everything57:46 Was it worth getting a phd?https://www.instagram.com/dr__pak/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Patroklos-Androulakis-Korakakishttps://www.instagram.com/wolfcoach_/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Milo-Wolf-2Thanks, 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__________________________________________________________________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/esJ8AZwy__________________________________________________________________Books we recommend!Muscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tGFor more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________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

Milo is back on the show and we dig into his recent lengthened partials-only experience. And get an update on the state of the evidence as it pertains to the range of motion, discussing the new evidence on lengthened partials vs. full ROM.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:57 Any new evidence on full ROM and long muscle lengths and perspectives changed?09:27 Length of running with lengthened partials13:49 Performance increase due to novel stimulus?16:37 Differences in exercise selection and muscle groups21:50 Any downside with lengthened partials vs. full ROM?29:21 How much of your training should be trained with lengthened partials35:24 Practical application of lengthened partials44:06 Gadgets and tools for hypertrophy46:48 New evidence for practical applications51:23 Takeaways and further discussionshttps://www.instagram.com/wolfcoach_/https://wolfcoaching.net/https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/198/version/246NEW Improvement Season RSS FEED. Please subscribe:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZdrUeAgNgFpFKasENo2HS?si=04ce43a31df74fe0Thanks, 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__________________________________________________________________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/esJ8AZwy__________________________________________________________________Books we recommend!Muscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tGFor more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________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

Here we have Part 2 with Ben and in this episode we dive deep into some supplements Ben has his eye on and talk about some of the complications that could be had when taking things that really all consumers should be careful to be aware of.Part 1:https://youtu.be/DFSu2OkSglcTimestamps:00:00 Banned substances in supplements and regulations08:40 interesting products on the market: Thyroxine17:18 Feeling the product and creatine new products21:39 Drug and supplement interaction26:11 Risks of supplement overdosing32:35 Ashwagandha and data38:30 Taking regular breaks from supplements42:09 Metabolising pathwayshttps://www.instagram.com/benesgro/https://www.elementalformulations.eu/https://eformulations.co/NEW Improvement Season RSS FEED. Please subscribe:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZdrUeAgNgFpFKasENo2HS?si=04ce43a31df74fe0Thanks, 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__________________________________________________________________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/esJ8AZwy__________________________________________________________________Books we recommend!Muscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tGFor more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________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

Ben Esgro, an expert in the supplement industry, discusses the misleading marketing tactics and challenges within the supplement industry. Topics include influencer marketing, science as a marketing tool, and the importance of being an informed consumer. The conversation touches on the nuances of fitness supplements, ethical considerations in fitness marketing, and insights on supplement regulation and product safety.

Bill Campbell is back on the show and here we’re discussing two new research studies. One looks at the impact of routine eating on the thermic effect of feeding and the other looking at the manipulation of training variables and impact on muscle growth.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:10 Thermic effect of feeding04:41 High protein diets better?11:19 Does more evidence support the findings?14:49 Real-life applications in a deficit and gaining?18:38 How important is nutrient timing?22:39 Regularity of meals and time of meals and what comes next?28:28 Changes resistance training frequently better for gains?38:22 Results and downsides to changing things frequently42:52 How often to change exercises46:58 High carb study for a diet55:12 Physique education coursehttps://www.instagram.com/billcampbellphd/https://www.billcampbellphd.com/Studies:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34555151/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35092084/NEW RSS FEED for the Improvement Season Podcast. Please subscribe:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZdrUeAgNgFpFKasENo2HS?si=04ce43a31df74fe0Thanks, 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__________________________________________________________________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/esJ8AZwy__________________________________________________________________Books we recommend!Muscle & Strength Pyramids• https://goo.gl/S8s6tGFor more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________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 I am back talking with Greg Potter about some very interesting topics. Everything from cardio & how bodybuilders can get the health benefits without any downsides, why you should consider donating blood for your own health and then social media and the potential benefits of psychedelics.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro (02:29) Pro/Con of cardio for bodybuilders(15:39) Strength adaptations and interference effects(17:55) Health benefits of cardio(25:39) Giving bloods and potential health benefits(37:22) How to start donating blood(43:26) Social media and mental health(53:49) Psychadelics for bodybuilders?(01:04:18) Is it dangerous?https://www.instagram.com/gregpotterphd/https://gregpotterphd.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__________________________________________________________________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/c7FSJDRP+ 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/S8s6tGRP Books• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0RP + Members site• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/For more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________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

Joe is back on the show after 3 years & we catch up about some of the recent literature supporting training at long muscle lengths & how he trains Terrance Ruffin to be better & much more. A view on genetics, hard work and evidence based practice.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:18) Training not being a priority(08:50) Stretch-mediated hypertrophy and training at long muscle lengths(16:39) Interesting thought process of what's most effective(22:28) Anecdotal evidence and examples(24:58) Does it apply better for some muscle groups than others?(28:34) Training Terrence and a different approach to usually training others(42:04) What sets Terrence apart from other IFBB's(45:36) Genetics and working hard(49:00) Joe's own educational background and how to apply knowledge(01:06:37) Different camps and what knowledge/experience should dohttps://www.instagram.com/hypertrophycoach/https://www.youtube.com/@HypertrophyCoachThanks, 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__________________________________________________________________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/c7FSJDRP+ 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/S8s6tGRP Books• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0RP + Members site• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/For more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________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

New Improvement Season RSS Feed. Make sure to subscribe!https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZdrUeAgNgFpFKasENo2HS?si=04ce43a31df74fe0Eric is back on the show and today we get an update on his calf experiment. We then dig into what it means to be optimal and cover off hid goals for his next contest prep.Timestamps:(00:00) Calf Experiment. What is it?(14:01) Stretching and impact on hypertrophy(21:32) Applications for other body parts?(24:19) Were there any negative impacts on training performance?(27:54) Is it safe?(38:42) Other experimentations? Lateral raise variations, different approaches for back work, etc.(43:46) Leaning over on leg curls any good?(47:12)The search for "optimal". What is optimal even and what is Eric's take on it?(56:23) Science is not equipped to tell you what you need(01:00:54) Contest prep goals for Eric(01:04:59) How many shows to do with a contest prephttps://3dmusclejourney.com/https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/https://www.youtube.com/@IronCulturePodcastThanks, 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__________________________________________________________________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/c7FSJDRP+ 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/S8s6tGRP Books• http://bit.ly/2vREaH0RP + Members site• https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/For more• http://revivestronger.com/library/__________________________________________________________________Supplements:www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off__________________________________________________________________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

Greg Potter is back on the podcast, this time not talking about sleep. This time we’re talking about what tools can a natural bodybuilder use to monitor and better their health & progress. We cover glucose monitoring, blood tests, performance metrics and more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro to tracking tools & health markers for bodybuilders with Greg Potter (01:57) Using your body and physical health (07:50) Travelling and observations (12:38) Health and bodybuilding. Blood glucose monitoring (33:17) Hba1c, blood work on a semi-regular basis (41:49) How often and when to get blood work (46:04) What is worth monitoring? (48:55) More considerations https://www.instagram.com/gregpotterphd/ https://gregpotterphd.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/WtDsYWAAgT MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shop FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ 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/ __________________________________________________________________ Supplements: www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off __________________________________________________________________ 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