J3 University

When should you stop competing in bodybuilding, end your contest prep, or do another show? In this episode, Luke and I break down how to decide whether continuing your bodybuilding season is actually moving you toward...

A bad bodybuilding show doesn’t mean your season is over. In this episode, we break down how to recover from a disappointing bodybuilding show and improve your physique for your next competition. We cover post-show...

Most competitors don't lose their physique during peak week, they lose it in the month leading up to the show. In this episode, we break down the biggest mistakes bodybuilders make during the final four weeks of contest...

Peak week isn't a one-size-fits-all process—and these IFBB pro case studies show exactly why. We break down what happened with our athletes at Texas Pro, including how we adjusted food, fluids, loading, stage-day weight...

The biggest mistake in bodybuilding often happens after the show—not during prep. In this episode, we break down the difference between reverse diets, recovery diets, and aggressive rebound phases, explaining when each...

Peak Week PEDs explained: what actually matters before stepping on stage. Too many bodybuilders make last-minute drug changes hoping for a harder look, but those decisions often make physiques worse. In this episode, we...

How to lose the last bit of body fat for contest prep without destroying your physique. Getting stage lean isn't about doing more cardio, eating less food, or throwing more supplements and drugs at the problem. In this...

Most lifters don't need a new workout—they need better exercise selection. In this episode, we break down the exact framework we use to evaluate every exercise in a bodybuilding program. We cover movement redundancy...

How often should you train each muscle for maximum muscle growth? The answer isn’t as simple as “twice a week.” In this episode, we break down the science behind training frequency, why more sessions don’t always...

Are electrolyte powders actually improving your workouts, or are most bodybuilders paying for something they don't need? In this episode of the J3 University Podcast, we break down the science behind electrolytes...

Most lifters obsess over protein—but they're focusing on the wrong things. In this episode, we break down the biggest protein mistakes that can limit muscle growth, hurt digestion, and make your nutrition harder than it...

Has science-based bodybuilding started creating more myths than answers? In this episode, we break down five popular "science-based" training concepts that may be doing more harm than good when taken to extremes. We...

Everyone says insulin is the secret to getting huge, but is it actually necessary? In this episode, we break down the real role of insulin in bodybuilding, why many athletes are using it less than ever, and what...

What female IFBB pros are actually using to turn pro might surprise you. In this episode, we break down the real PED protocols being used across Bikini, Wellness, Figure, and Women’s Bodybuilding — and why most female...

How do you know when it’s time to move up a bodybuilding division—or if you’re competing in the wrong one entirely? In this episode, we break down how to choose the right bodybuilding division based on structure...