Jacob Herrmann

The Konditioning Standard

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The Konditioning Standard, a bodybuilding-centered podcast. Led by Jacob, a physique coach at BK Conditioning. Conditioned by Jacob Bodybuilding Radio combines educational, evidence-based bodybuilding information, particularly for natural bodybuilders, and a couple of bodybuilding enthusiasts talking shop. The radio also covers Natural Bodybuilding news, particularly across the Australian Natural Bodybuilding scene.

Author

Jacob Herrmann

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News

Podcast website

riverside.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Making Weight & Peak Week | Brandon Kempter, Jacob Herrmann & Dr Rachel Ep.19 30.06.2026

BK Conditioning round table catch-up. INBA Worlds and how to make weight alongside peak week for bodybuilders. Where to find Brandon, Rachel or Jacob: Brandon's Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/brandonkempter/ Dr Rachel's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.rachelkempter/ Jacob's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap 03:08 Tra...

The Road To World's #2 | Nathan Wallace Ep. 18 22.06.2026

On this episode, I sat down with Nathan Wallace. Multiple time Australia champion and 2nd place at the Natural Olympia. Nathan displayed a very high level of critical thinking early in his career, acting against the grain and leading the charge in more evidence informed bodybuilding. With great insight and a love for the game, we have an awesome discussion. Where to find Nathan or Jacob: Nathan's...

Is Bodybuilding The Hardest Thing You've Done? | Brandon Kempter, Jacob Herrmann & Dr Rachel Ep.17 15.06.2026

BK Conditioning round table catch-up. Post Ultimate Physique Conference, some recent shows in Europe, Australia and the UK, and some comments on the bodybuilding process. Where to find Brandon, Rachel or Jacob: Brandon's Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/brandonkempter/ Dr Rachel's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.rachelkempter/ Jacob's 5105Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobh...

Bodybuilding Rituals & Eye Lashes | Jacky and Chan Show Ep.2 08.06.2026

Join us on episode 2 of The Jacky and Chan Show, where we have a pure bro chat. We will have some applicable topics for our next discussion, or at least try. Jacob - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_ Henry - https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbyhenry/

Peak Week and Coaching Insights | Brandon Kempter & Jacob Herrmann EP.16 01.06.2026

Peak week strategies, training adjustments, and the importance of sustainable coaching practices in bodybuilding. Insights into contest preparation, peaking techniques, the psychological aspects of bodybuilding and Season A wrap up for the BK Conditioning athletes. Peak week strategies and peaking techniques Training adjustments and recovery management Psychological aspects of bodybuilding and ath...

Personal Log + Sleep Hygiene | Jacob Herrmann Ep.15 25.05.2026

Shorter episode this week. A catch up and a comment on sleep as an athlete. Where to find me: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_ If you’re looking for elite physique coaching reach out to: Coaching Enquiries - https://bkconditioning.com/register/ Coaching Enquiries - jacob@bkconditioning.com

Bodybuilding Lessons and Future Plans w/ Jacked Chan | Julian Chan Ep.14 18.05.2026

On this episode, I sat down with Julian aka. Jacked Chan. He's made tremendous progress as an athlete and a representative of the sport. With great insight and a love for the game, we have an awesome discussion. Where to find    or Jacob: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/jacked_chan/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_ If you’re looking for elite physique coaching reach out...

So You Want Your Pro Card? | Jacob Herrmann Ep.13 11.05.2026

Solo episode today. Tackling a dense topic today, 'So you want to bodybuild' or 'you want to turn pro'. This topic requires honesty and self-awareness to determine how far along you are to being 'pro-worthy'. In my eyes, this should be the goal. Some people turn pro before they're pro-worthy, and others never turn pro but are pro-worthy athletes. The most important thing in my eyes is that you lov...

Posing And Natural Bodybuilding In Australia | Pete Mapagu Ep.12 04.05.2026

Pete aka. Rippon Fitness holds a wealth of knowledge and experience. From natural bodybuilding to his late career change into the fitness industry. We talk about natural bodybuilding in Australia, and touch on some posing elements and how you might practice ahead of competitions. Where to find Pete or Jacob: Pete Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/rippon.fitness/ Jacob Instagram - https://www....

Reaching The Top Of Natural Bodybuilding | Brandon Kempter Ep.11 27.04.2026

Brandon Kempter is head physique coach at BK Conditioning, lifetime natural and a Pro natural bodybuilder. We also work together. We dig into Brandon's origins, the development of his career as a bodybuilder and hopefully unpack some key components that helped him reach the top of natural bodybuilding. Where to find Brandon or Jacob: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/brandonkempter/ Instagram...

Nutrition For Bodybuilders | Jack Radford-Smith Ep.10 20.04.2026

Jack Radford-Smith, a Pro bodybuilder, dietitian and funnily enough runs The Bodybuilding Dietitian's. We catch up and explore nutrition, training, gut health, and the journey of bodybuilding. Where to find Jack or Jacob: Jack's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revivestronger/ Jacob's Instagram - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_

Mastering Bodybuilding As A Pro World Champion | Dirk Emmerich Ep.9 13.04.2026

In this episode, I'm pleasured to chat with 2023 Lightweight Pro World Champion Dirk Emmerich. The majority of our conversation revolves around how Dirk evolved as a bodybuilder and how you could too, and, to focus on the more important variables. It is very easy to find yourself lost in the nuances of bodybuilder even though it is extremely simple. Dirk shares is origins and the journey that will...

Delt Training and Bodybuilding Habits | Steve Hall Ep. 8 06.04.2026

Steve is a highly accomplished WBNF Pro Bodybuilder and holds extensive knowledge gained through experience and education. Well known for the Revive Stronger Podcast and some of his classic round tables. Steve checks out on all fronts: great bloke, loves a chat, knowledgeable and accomplished bodybuilder. Where to find Steve or Jacob: Steve's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revivestronger/ J...

Bodybuilding As A Teen | Josh Campbell Ep.7 30.03.2026

Josh is a natural bodybuilder and has an impressive set of accolades with titles across British, European and World shows. He had an extremely successful teen season to say the least. He is also a coach with Natural Physique Coaching. We discuss coaching, future plans and what it was like to prepare and compete as a teen. Overall a good chat. Josh - https://www.instagram.com/josh_naturalphysique/...

Should You Compete As A Bodybuilder? | The Jacky and Chan Show EP.1 23.03.2026

Join us on episode 1 of The Jacky and Chan Show, where we discuss whether the extreme of a bodybuilding show and contest preparation is something you should be looking for. Jacob - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_ Henry - https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbyhenry/

Bodybuilding in Thailand and How to Improve Your Back Training | Ux EP. 6 16.03.2026

Ux is someone I met in Thailand on a training camp. I soon came to realise he holds very similar principles around bodybuilding and is a great person! We discuss the importance of execution once training intensity is in check. Future plans for Ux since moving to the enhanced realm and why the fundamentals of bodybuilding haven't changed. Uxshan Daruwalla Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coach...

Training Intensity and Natural Bodybuilding | Dr. Martin Refalo Ep.5 09.03.2026

Dr. Martin Refalo is someone I truly admire. He's an academic, coach, and athlete. In my eyes, this creates an all-encompassing perspective to understand what the research says and how we can or cannot apply information. So sit back and listen in to all things training intensity, the new WNBF President role, and even a chat on protein intakes. Dr. Martin Refalo Instagram - https://www.instagram.co...

How Attitudes in Bodybuilding Have Changed and Rippon Fitness's Origin Story | Pete Mapagu EP.4 03.03.2026

Pete aka. Rippon Fitness holds a wealth of knowledge and experience. From natural bodybuilding to his late career change into the fitness industry. We talk about what it takes to be a successful competitor, current attitudes towards bodybuilding, and discover that Pete's a filthy Pepsi lover. We all love Pete, so I can forgive him for that. Peter Mapagu Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rippon...

Every Prep Has a Different Lesson | Ben Broughton EP.3 24.02.2026

Ben Broughton is an IFBB PRO, gym owner, coach, and equipment enthusiast. He's competed numerous times and holds an immense amount of knowledge. He's renowned for being a critical thinker and creating thought processes that would commonly be termed as 'outside the box thinking'. Ben Broughton - https://www.instagram.com/ben851/?hl=en

Josh Calleja | CBJ Bodybuilding Radio | EP.2 17.02.2026

Josh is an up-and-coming IFBB competitor and someone who has been in my bodybuilding journey from pretty early on. We talk about effective coach-athlete relationships, Josh's progress and plans, and more! Josh Calleja | CBJ Bodybuilding Radio | EP.2 Josh Calleja - https://www.instagram.com/joshua.ca/?hl=en

Henry Lin | CBJ Bodybuilding Radio | EP.1 10.02.2026

Henry Lin is an infamous Natural Bodybuilder and a Professional across multiple federations. With a chest thick enough to sleep on, what's not to like? Henry Lin | CBJ Bodybuilding Radio | EP.1 Henry Lin - https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbyhenry/

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