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101: Dr. Scott Stevenson - Make yourself an impressive lifter, sure-fire way to grow May 07, 2018

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Dr Scott Stevenson; bodybuilder, coach & writer. Scott has a PhD in Applied Exercise Physiology and has published peer-reviewed scientific literature. He is also a competitive bodybuilder with plenty of success, with four overall titles, including the 2009 NPC Mr. Arizona, and four top 5 national level showings. With over 30 years lifting experience and more than 2 decades of coaching Scott blends the science with anecdote to get results. His philosophy is to keep an open “beginner’s minded” approach to finding what works. You’re going to love today’s episode. In addition, Scott will be at the BodyPower expo 2018! Come see him at The Academy and Evolution of Bodybuilding at BodyPower UK Expo this year! Time stamps: 03:59 Scott shares his insight about empirical data vs. research 18:21 Scott opinion on what how sore people should or shouldn't get 25:27 Scott speaks about optimality and individual experimenting 31:45 Scott explains his quote "make yourself an impressive lifter, sure-fire way to grow" 51:11 Scott's take on volume vs. intensity and his stance on rate of perceived exertion 01:06:57 Scott talks about the relationship between strength and hypertrophy Scott's Website: https://www.integrativebodybuilding.com Scott's Contact: scottwstevensonme@me.com Scott's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeBodybuilding/ Scott's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/scottwstevenson/ Scott's Twitter: https://twitter.com/IBBFortitude Scott's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/ 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=1t990-YPboY __ 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/

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100: The Deload Roundtable - w/ Eric Helms, Mike Israetel & Menno Henselmans Apr 30, 2018

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The Deload Roundtable: Dr. Mike Israetel, Dr. Eric Helms and Menno Henselmans get into a discussion around the general principles and understanding of deloads. Talking about things such as what exactly deloads are, ways to deload, how to set up your nutrition during a deload and the importance of deloading. Timestamps: 02:38 Eric defines what a Deload is 05:00 Menno talks about how he implements deloads with his clients and himself 12:16 Mike shares his thoughts on deloads 21:29 Eric responds to Mike & Menno's view and approach to deload 27:16 Menno shares his thoughts on Eric's & Mike's response and defends his standpoint and brings up connective tissue damage 33:48 Mike comments on an autoregulative and undulating approach to deloading 38:55 Menno responds to Mike's criticism of reactive deloads 42:09 Eric talks about how to take care of nutrition during deloads 48:47 Mike gives his thoughts on how to optimally take care of nutrition 55:04 Menno talks about how he structures nutrition during deloads London Seminar 2018 with Mike Israetel & Jared Feather: http://revivestronger.com/mike-israetel-seminar-18/ • 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 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=V5iwggPO-S0 __ 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/

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099: John Meadows - Breathing, Living, Bodybuilding! Apr 23, 2018

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John Meadows aka the mountain dog is a fantastic bodybuilder. He says himself that he doesn’t have elite genetics or even the best physique out there, but he has the best physique he could possibly have. We delve into how he has been so successful, from the use of science and anecdote to the individual experiments he has had on himself and clients. Key to Johns success has been his longevity in the sport, we touch on how he has kept on going. John has been competing in bodybuilding since the age of 13, from then on he had the bug. Timestamps: 05:25 John talks about his driver behind sticking with bodybuilding 10:32 John shares his methodologies on longevity for the sport 14:22 John speaks about fatigue management 16:20 John opinion on active recovery periods 19:17 John shares his experiences on nutrition and what has changed for him over the decades 26:35 John's take on what his key characteristics for his success have been 32:21 John's honest opinion on current bodybuilding and what he'd like bodybuilding to become in the future John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountaindog1/ John's Website: https://mountaindogdiet.com/ John's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mountaindog1/ 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=BMsaImR40Dc __ 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/

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098: Leigh Peele - Starve Mode: Understanding Human Metabolism Apr 16, 2018

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I first came across Leigh Peele many years ago on the fit cast, she was one of the co-hosts to what is still one of the biggest fitness podcasts out there. I loved her no BS approach and could tell she was incredibly intelligent. Since I purchased several of her books, including Starve Mode, which we discuss in depth. Leigh is certified through the national academy of sports medicine and delves through research daily. We go into depth discussions on everything from fitbits to your metabolic rate, you’re sure to love this. Timestamps: 04:01 Leigh talks about her book "Starve Mode" 12:40 Leigh explains what exactly the metabolism is 22:46 Leigh speaks about the things she has learned over the past years 30:00 Leigh take on fitness trackers such as fitbits 38:20 Leigh shares her though on how to use a bodyweight scale 47:38 Leigh's opinion on emotional attachment to tracking devices Leigh's Website: http://www.leighpeele.com/ Leigh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighpeele/ Leigh's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuG-AvCSJDHAOcNB-Fy85wg Leigh's Books: http://www.leighpeele.com/books-2 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=WlaM3rIotxI __ 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/

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097: Mike Israetel - Active vs. Full Range of Motion Apr 10, 2018

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This time, Mike is talking about the differences of active vs. full range of motion, he shares his thoughts on the importance of macro composition for meal timing and implementing and periodising palatable food. Timestamps: 02:06 Mike talks about motor pattern learning 13:08 Mike gives his opinion on active range of motion 28:00 Mike speaks about losing the mind muscle connection 31:52 Mike covers the question if food order is important during a meal 35:40 Mike shares his thoughts on differences between horizontal vs. vertical pulls 41:03 Mike shares his thoughts on decline bench press 45:12 Mike answer the question about how important is meal frequency between the different diet-phases 50:54 Mike talks about implementing and periodising palatable foods 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=tQm1WuYM_1c __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • http://bit.ly/2vSuSub __ 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/

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096: Carl Juneau - The Science of Effective Reps & Rest Pause Sets Apr 03, 2018

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Dr. Carl Juneau is an exercise scientist with a PhD in physical activity epidemiology. He's been a coach and a lifter for 16 years. He's also the founder of Dr. Muscle. Dr. Muscle is a new phone app that helps you build muscle faster using AI. It's like a personal trainer in your pocket that's 10 times cheaper than a human trainer, available 24/7, and always up to date. https://drmuscleapp.com/steve Timestamps: 06:12 Carl talks about what "effective reps" are 14:53 Carl shares his thoughts on fatigue accumulation on going close to failure 23:25 Carl's take on what rest-pause sets are and how to use them 29:30 Carl answer whether there is a time of effectiveness 30:30 Steve reiterates some points Carl made Carl’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carl.juneau/ Dr. Muscle Website: https://drmuscleapp.com/ Dr. Muscle App: https://drmuscleapp.com/steve 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=EuwX15a3lrA __ 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/

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095: Eric Helms - Q&A - Carbs, Fibre & Vegetables During Contest Prep Mar 26, 2018

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Dr. Eric Helms is a pro natural bodybuilder, PHD, author and coach. This is another Q&A with Dr. Helms. In this episode Eric talks about the importance of carb timing during refeeds, his take on high carb massing and if you should count veggies and fibre intake during contest prep. • Team 3DMJ's website: http://3dmusclejourney.com/ • Eric’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ • MASS: https://goo.gl/c7FSJD __ Timestamps: 03:35 Eric talks about ways to detect overreaching 11:05 Eric's take on the importance of carb time on a refeed? 15:43 Eric answer the question of tracking vegetables during contest prep 18:37 Eric speaks about fibre calculation and counting fibre 26:32 Eric gives insight if there are any updates on the recovery diet 35:42 Eric's opinion on high carb massing & if intermediates can grow in an isocaloric state 48:03 Eric shares his experience on lessons he has learned over time and myths that turned out to be true 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=h54cPedxtGQ __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • http://bit.ly/2vSuSub __ 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/

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094: Andrea Valdez - Building a Mindset of a Champion Mar 19, 2018

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This time, Andrea Valdez from 3DMUSCLEJOURNEY joins us for a Q&A. Andrea talks about psychological aspects of being a successful physique athlete, body-fat distribution and how to overcome challenges in life. Andrea Valdez; figure competitor, powerlifter, bodybuilding coach (for 3DMJ) and well a hell of a lot more. 3DMJ YouTube/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ Muscle & Strength Pyramids: http://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ Andrea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/av_fit Timestamps: 02:34 Lessons Andrea learned over the time being a physique competitor 06:12 Andrea talks about balancing life & bodybuilding 11:48 Andrea shares her thoughts on how to learn to periodise flexibility/rigidity 20:46 Andrea take on the mindset you need to have a successful offseason 28:06 Andrea response to a quote she posted on Twitter 35.52 Andrea answer the question on what challenges she has seen as a woman in the fitness industry and how to overcome them? 48:07 Andreas take on how to deal with clients who are already on a severely low calorie intake 52:43 Andreas speaks about body-fat distribution after cyclical gaining/cutting phases 55:31 Andrea opinion on psychology to adhere for physique athletes 1:00:00 Andrea answers the question what made her go into physique sport? 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=v_ggUiQfnhM __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • http://bit.ly/2vSuSub __ 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/

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093: The Dr's Roundtable - Mike Israetel & Eric Helms: Overload & Muscle Damage for Hypertrophy Mar 12, 2018

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The Dr's roundtable: Dr. Mike Israetel and Dr. Eric Helms get into a discussion around the overload principles. Talking about things such as what progressive overload actually means, ways to progressively overload and additionally to that the doctors debate about the importance of muscle damage in regards to hypertrophy. Timestamps: 00:32 Eric defines what exactly progressive overload is? 02:36 Eric then talks about different ways to progress specifically for hypertrophy 05:50 Mike shares his thoughts on ways to progressively overload 16:20 Eric responds to Mike's hierarchy of progression models 21:49 Eric touches on the accumulated progression model of MEV to MRV 28:34 Mike comments back to Eric's criticism of the hierarchy and MRV concept 46:41 Eric asks Mike about the role and importance of muscle damage for hypertrophy 52:54 Eric talks about his stance on muscle damage in regards to hypertrophy 58:30 Mike responds to Eric's opinion 01:08:46 The two discuss how to assess progress starting with Eric 01:16:04 Mike shares his way of assessing progress • Team 3DMJ's website: http://3dmusclejourney.com/ • Eric’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ • MASS: https://goo.gl/c7FSJD 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=VSdJNDPAWfY __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • http://bit.ly/2vSuSub __ 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/

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092: Miguel Blacutt – All about Muscle Protein Synthesis Mar 05, 2018

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This week we are joined by Miguel Blacutt. Miguel is a very smart and humble guy, who is currently studying Nutritional Biochemistry, is an online coach and has contributed to some large publications including Alan Aragon's Research Review (AARR). A bit more about Miguel: Intern at Bayesian Bodybuilding Contributing Writer at BioLayne LLC Chief Science Officer and Coach at Physique Development Studies Nutritional Biochemistry Time stamps: 02:49 Miguel describes what exactly MPS (Muscle Protein Synthesis) is 05:45 Miguel talks about how we can stimulate MPS 07:03 Miguel explains the necessity of Leucine for MPS 15:48 Miguel gives insight into the importance of protein intake per meal & protein timing 22:59 Miguel shares his thoughts on some practical applications to maximise MPS 28:00 Miguel talks about whether protein can be wasted or not 30:31 Miguel answers the question on if there's a time for a higher protein intake 34:00 Miguel describes what exactly BCAA's are and their physiological effects Links Mentioned: Miguel's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelBlacutt Miguel's Website - http://www.physiquedevelopment.com/ Miguel's InstaGram - https://www.instagram.com/mblacutt/ Miguel's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/miguel.blacutt 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=fDoFCxZnu8o __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • http://bit.ly/2vSuSub __ 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/

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