J3 University is an online education and coaching service made for bodybuilding and physique enhancement. Our podcast interviews experts in the field of research and coaching to bridge the gap between science and in the trench experience. Come and empower yourself to a higher level of physique development.
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Peak Week Secrets: What most get wrong | J3U Podcast // Ep 185
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33:26Peak week doesn’t have to be a mystery. In this episode, John and Luke break down how to structure peak week using their proven matrix-based approach — removing guesswork, reducing client stress, and ensuring stage-ready results. From digestion and hydration to training and visual assessments, they reveal what most people get wrong and how to fix i…
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The Coach’s Corner: Prep mistakes we still make | J3U Podcast // Ep 184
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33:21Prep mistakes? We still make them. In this episode, John and Luke get honest about the coaching and athlete errors that even seasoned pros still fall into — from chasing extra condition to letting clients go too far. If you’re coaching others or prepping yourself, this one’s a must-listen for leveling up without burning out. 🎧 Explore J3U Coaching …
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Sometimes, the right move is doing nothing | J3U Podcast // Ep 183
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27:47Sometimes the best coaching move is doing nothing at all. John and Luke explain how to resist reactive decisions, read trendlines, and avoid coaching out of emotion — especially when athletes “feel” like something’s off. Learn how to hold the plan with purpose and why doing less often leads to better results. 🔥 J3U Coaching | Level 1 | Female Modul…
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You didn’t need a refeed. You needed to de-output | J3U Podcast // Ep 182
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31:29You didn’t need a refeed — you needed a de-output. In this episode, John and Luke break down why mistimed refeeds can stall fat loss — and how strategic de-output days can help manage fatigue, preserve performance, and keep your prep moving forward. Learn when to pull food, when to pull back on training and cardio, and how to plan for peak performa…
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Changing your split is stopping your progress | J3U Podcast // Ep 181
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30:35Welcome back to the J3 University Podcast with John Jewett and Luke Miller. You’ve probably heard that switching up your training split can help spark new growth — but for most athletes, changing too often is what’s actually stalling their progress. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology and pitfalls of constant program hopping. You’ll l…
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Still not growing? It’s probably not volume | J3U Podcast // Ep 180
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30:35🎙️ Welcome back to the J3 University Podcast with John Jewett and Luke Miller. If you're frustrated with your lack of physique progress, there's a good chance it's not your training volume that's holding you back. In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood topics in training: how volume really works, and why more sets doesn’t alwa…
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Are You Really Ready for Contest Prep? - J3U Podcast // Eps.175
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28:19In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke talk through the prerequisites for beginning a prep and give tangible takeaways for you to implement ahead of your next show season. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 Unive…
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The Post-Show Phase: Where Champions Are Made or Broken
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36:05In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke discuss how to maximize your post-show phase so you can be the best bodybuilder possible. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hype…
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Rep Ranges are Pointless - J3U Podcast // Eps.173
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29:46In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke debunk the myths around rep ranges, break through the hysteria, and layout how you can efficiently use and view rep ranges. We had a technical difficulty so we apologize in advance for Luke's muffled audio! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links …
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Hyrox Sucks for Bodybuilding - J3U Podcast // Eps.172
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30:23In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke discuss the trending fitness modality of Hyrox and how if you're a bodybuilder, it's not for you. We had a technical difficulty so we apologize in advance for Luke's muffled audio! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching…
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Solving Fat Loss Stalls - J3U Podcast // Eps.171
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38:19In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke cover how you can solve your fat loss stalls and better prepare for whenever that scale stops moving. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com …
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Andre Adams: Female Labs, PED's, Volume Progression - J3U Podcast // Eps.170
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1:00:39John and Luke are joined by IFBB Olympian and NASM Master Trainer Andre Adams to discuss female labs, PED's, and how to progress your volume. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hy…
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Fat Loss Diet Mistakes to Avoid - J3U Podcast // Eps.169
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30:09John and Luke dive into what NOT to do when dieting and how you can maximize your fat loss phase. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.…
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Q and A: SLU-PP-332, T3, Pull Day, Essential Bodybuilding Supplements - J3U Podcast // Eps.168
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31:27John and Luke go through YOUR questions about and give you the answers you've been looking for. Check out the timestamps below to see if your question was answered🧠 Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3un…
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Stop Ruining Your Peak in 2025 - J3U Podcast // Eps.166
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31:11John and Luke breakdown some common yet important mistakes they see in competitors that end up derailing preps. Have questions? Drop them below! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied…
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Building Muscle Off-Cycle - J3U Podcast // Eps.165
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29:15John and Luke dive into the topic of how you can continue to build muscle even when you are off-cycle or in a transition phase. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Opti…
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Optimized HGH in Bodybuilding with Kurt Havens - J3U Podcast // Eps.164
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57:44John and Luke are joined by Kurt Havens to discuss how to optimize HGH in bodybuilding. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel…
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3 Must Use Offseason PED's - J3U Podcast // Eps.163
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36:03John and Luke give 3 must haves when it comes to offseason PED's. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrop…
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Is the Trophy Worth It? - J3U Podcast // Eps.162
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32:07John and Luke dive into whether or not chasing a trophy and pursuing new heights is worth it. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization http…
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Overrated Hypertrophy Variables - J3U Podcast // Eps.160
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32:43John and Luke tackle several aspects of hypertrophy and muscle building that probably are given too much credit across the board. Which ones do you agree/disagree with? Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://…
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From Emotion to Execution: Becoming a Performance Based Bodybuilder - J3U Podcast // Eps.159
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39:49John and Luke dive into how to become a performance based athlete in this sport and how to move subjectivity to the side so you can create the best possible result for your physique. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j…
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High Test vs Low Test Cycles - J3U Podcast // Eps.158
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30:34High test or low test, which is best? Luke and John explore examples and case studies that include various factors that could affect either side of the decision for high or low test. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j…
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Muscle Gain Diet Mistakes - J3U Podcast // Eps.157
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28:27Luke and John discuss what you might be doing wrong in your diet when trying to pack on tissue. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization ht…
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Gaintaining Debunked - J3U Podcast // Eps.156
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28:55Luke and John take on the popular topic of "gain-taining" and talk through it's feasibility and reality. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimi…
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Bodybuilding on a Budget - J3U Podcast // Eps.155
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27:43In this episode, John and Luke dive into how to excel in the sport while on a budget. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3un…
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Emergence of the Enhanced Lifestyle - J3U Podcast // Eps.154
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30:28In this episode, John and Luke dive into the glorification of living enhanced and what comes with it. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimizat…
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4 Exercises to Avoid as a Bodybuilder - J3U Podcast // Eps.153
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27:29In this episode, John and Luke cover 4 popular movements that are probably more limiting to your success as a bodybuilder than they are helping. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3u…
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Free Weights vs. Machines for Mass - J3U Podcast // Eps.152
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26:32In this episode, John and Luke go into an age old bodybuilder question, machines or free weights? Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization …
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Dr. Justin Reyna - Fixing the Broken Bodybuilder - J3U Podcast // Eps.151
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1:06:59In this episode, John and Luke are joined by Dr. Justin Reyna from The Modern Movement to discuss how to fix the broken down bodies of high level athletes. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University …
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Five Glute Training Mistakes to Avoid - J3U Podcast // Eps.150
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25:08In this episode, John and Luke breakdown 5 mistakes to avoid if you want to grow your glutes. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization http…
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Developing Mental Toughness on Prep - J3U Podcast // Eps.149
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37:54In this episode, John and Luke discuss what it looks like to become mentally tough during prep. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization ht…
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Open Bodybuilder Health ft. Michael Warner - J3U Podcast // Eps.148
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1:05:19Michael Warner from Marek Health joins Luke and John to discuss the health management side of the biggest athletes in the world. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Ap…
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Olympia Physique Breakdown - J3U Podcast // Eps.147
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50:22In this episode, John and Luke breakdown John's shots from the Olympia! Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/f…
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3 PED's to Not Use This Offseason - J3U Podcast // Eps.146
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25:02In this episode, John and Luke talk through some key mistakes to avoid when entering the post show phase. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optim…
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Maximizing the MiniCut to Growth Phase Transition - J3U Podcast // Eps.145
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26:54In this episode, John and Luke talk through the best way to transition from your minicut back into growing. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Opt…
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Post Show Mistakes to Avoid - J3U Podcast // Eps.144
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35:47In this episode, John and Luke talk through some key mistakes to avoid when entering the post show phase. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optim…
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What to Do: Prejudge to Finals - J3U Podcast // Eps.143
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28:31In this episode, John and Luke discuss what you should be doing between prejudging and finals. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization htt…
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IIFYM is Ruining Post Show - J3U Podcast // Eps.142
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23:47In this episode, John and Luke discuss how IIFYM might be killing your progress post show. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https:/…
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Grow More This Offseason - J3U Podcast // Eps.140
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26:42In this episode, John and Luke breakdown key tenets to know in order to grow during your next offseason. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimi…
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Grow Between Shows - J3U Podcast // Eps.141
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33:33In this episode, John and Luke discuss if growing between shows is viable, and how you can take advantage of that time frame the best. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.…
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Perfecting the Upper/Lower Split - J3U Podcast // Eps.139
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25:01In this episode, John and Luke teach you exactly how to attack the upper/lower split for your needs. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimizati…
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Growing a Business & Physique - J3U Podcast // Eps.138
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31:01In this episode, John and Luke talk about the realities and challenges of growing both a business and your physique at the same time. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.c…
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PEDs That Backfire on Prep - J3U Podcast // Eps.137
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28:04In this episode, John and Luke discuss specific PEDs that may not benefiting you when it comes time to prep. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Op…
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Stop Doing Pump Workouts - J3U Podcast // Eps.136
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27:30In this episode, John and Luke discuss pump sessions and why you should not be doing them. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https:/…
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Science is Ruining Bodybuilding - J3U Podcast // Eps.135
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31:09In this episode, John and Luke combat the notion that research, studies, and numbers are what create results and help to find a balance between research and anecdote to push the needle forward and deliver the best results possible. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links belo…
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Vancouver Pro Win - J3U Podcast // Eps.134
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28:01John won his pro show and is headed to the Olympia! Listen in as we recap and talk through the next steps in preparation for the ⭕️ On a side note, we apologize for Luke's audio - we had an issue with the file so what you're hearing is the built-in camera audio. Thanks for watching! Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one you…
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Best Bodybuilding Training Split - J3U Podcast // Eps.133
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24:06In this episode, Luke and John breakdown the very best training split to be an elite bodybuilder. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.…
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Peak Week Myth Busters - J3U Podcast // Eps.132
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25:41In this episode, Luke and John breakdown various myths across the industry regarding peak week and give insight on what you should do instead. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied H…
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Peak Week Water Cuts - J3U Podcast // Eps.131
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35:47In this episode, Luke and John talk through water manipulation during peak week. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/ap…
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Multi-Show Nutrition Set Up - J3U Podcast // Eps.130
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29:09In this episode, Luke and John discuss how to manage your nutrition for multiple shows. Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U. J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/ J3 University https://j3university.com Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel…
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