The Revive Stronger Podcast

Steve interviews Mike Vacanti who is the previous personal trainer for Gary V and is a leading fitness content producer based in the US. 02:45 How did Mike get where he is today? 09:15 The value of taking risks 11:27 Mike's experience interning with John Romaniello & tackling self doubt 20:30 Mike's introduction to working with Gary V & lessons taken 27:20 How does Mike get the most out of his wor...

This week Steve interviews Joseph Agu. ~ 2:40 How much protein do you need? 11:28 Basing recommendations off LBM or total bw? 14:01 How should you distribute your protein? 25:01 How to maximise Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) 30:33 Protein quality considerations 39:38 Protein timing considerations 48:50 A Summary of Perfecting your Protein ~ • Joseph's website: www.elitenutritioncoaching.com ~ COAC...

This week Steve interviews Mike Tuchscherer. ~ 03:20 Main differences between good lifters & the best lifters? 07:55 Programming differences between novices & advanced lifters? 18:05 How to identify what's working with your training? 26:24 Identifying weak points within lifts 32:11 Does Mike keep the SBD in year round? 41:22 Attempt selection on meet day? 46:40 Project Momentum findings ~ • Mike's...

This week it is the second part of Steve interviewing the Lyle McDonald. They get into depth about why it's so easy to gain fat, especially after a diet and strategies to avoid such a thing happening. ~ 00:26 Behaviour of the general population 10:35 Differences in individual psychology 20:19 Why do people struggle with keeping their weight off? 28:18 The meaning and benefit of a diet break 43:25...

This week Steve interviews Lyle Mcdonald, they talk in depth about transition phases between diets for physique athletes. Why they're so important and how to go about implementing them. ~ 05:38 Science based community 10:37 What should be the focus of a coach/athlete? 15:22 Transition period between gaining & cutting - how to mitigate too much fat accumulation? 34:34 Should you do a transition pha...

Mike Israetel goes over what you need to be thinking about when it comes to exercise selection for hypertrophy. • Conference details: revivestronger.com/event/mike-israetel-conference-2017/ ~ 2:15 Introduction to selecting exercises for hypertrophy 3:30 The importance of exercise selection for hypertrophy in the grand scheme of things 6:02 Considerations for exercise selection 1.] Specificity 13:4...

Over the time, we've had some amazing guests on the show and we created a podcast episode in which we collected some of the most valuable lessons in regards to hypertrophy from the top guys in the industry such as Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, James Krieger, Mike Israetel & Eric Helms. The crème de la crème are sharing their knowledge with you so that you can take that knowledge and apply it to your traini...

This week Steve interviews Mike Zourdos who's research focus on optimizing periodization and program design methods. ~ 03:30 Biggest benefit of DUP 07:55 What aspects can you undulate? 10:50 How does Mike use DUP with his Bodybuilding/Powerlifting clients? 14:25 Using DUP for more than the squat, bench and deadlift 17:32 Common misconceptions with DUP, what grinds Mike’s gears? 25:44 Mike on train...

Mike Israetel answers your muscle hypertrophy questions, you're in for a real treat. • Conference details: revivestronger.com/event/mike-israetel-conference-2017/ ~ 1:07 Part 1) When training for hypertrophy do we need to overreach? Part 2) Active Recovery Periods for Bodybuilders, are they important? How do we implement them? 34:48 Is getting a large amount of your protein from carbohydrate sourc...

Evan Godbee is a natural pro bodybuilder. He has worked with Layne Norton and Alberto Nunez, and has been lifting for more than 10 years. Evan talks through his experiences with these coaches and also outlines how his offseason and soon to begin competition prep will be looking. From refeeds, to periodisation strategies to lessons he's learnt from past preps. ~ Time stamps: 02:37 How Layne Norton...

Mike Israetel answers your muscle hypertrophy questions, you're in for a real treat. • Conference details: revivestronger.com/mike-israetel-conference/ ~ 2:30 Mark's views on biofeedback & HRV as tools for monitoring recovery & their application to MRV 8:55 A discussion on 're-sensitization' and the purpose of training at lower volumes and eating at maintenance within a periodised hypertrophy mode...

Mike Matthews is the owner of Muscle for Life & Legion a sports supplement company and has had huge success online, we delve right into how he got where he is today. 1:20 Who is Mike & how he got where he is & wants to go. 21:55 How did Mike get into writing, what lessons did he learn? 34:05 How to market yourself in a saturated market? 46:00 Key lessons or experiences growing online. ~ Find Mike:...

Mike Israetel answers your questions once again. • 1:20 How to utilise Cheat Meals or Diet Breaks? • 17:04 What are the important bloods to get done for optimal performance and health. • 25:10 What's the best way to train the traps? • 28:34 Doing thousands of press ups in a year accomplish the same benefits as using weights? • 34:50 Would utilising strength and hypertrophy within the same mesocycl...

Today Steve talks to Lawrence Farncombe, the head GB Powerlifting Coach. We go over everything relating to Peaking for Powerlifting. From the differences between peaking and strength training, the importance of specificity and setting yourself up for success. 2:30 The biggest difference between strength training & peaking for powerlifting? 10:03 What is Specificity for a Powerlifter? 28:18 The imp...

Streamed live on 9 Feb 2017 Another fantastic Q&A with Dr. Mike Israetel from renaissance periodisation, we answer you long awaited questions. 2:53 How long can you grow using the same load? 14:18 How to structure for a bodybuilding & powerlifting season? 23:42 How to find your minimum effective dose? 28:58 Does body fat re-distribution after physique prep? 36:00 What's the best bang for your buck...

Andy Morgan can chat like no one else, hence this part 2. In all seriousness, Andy has a vast amount of experience and success, so I wanted to get into the topic of coaching. If you want to be a successful coach or are looking to get the best coach for you as a trainer, you need to listen into this chat. ~ Time stamps: 5:00 The Importance of keeping up to date & Andy critiquing my website 10:50 Co...

Streamed live on Jan 26, 2017 Another fantastic Q&A with Dr. Mike Israetel from renaissance periodisation, we answer you long awaited questions. 0:59 Why some progressions that is easy to track isn't necessarily optimal 19:50 Can someone who has never been in a surplus but is well trained see newbie gains? 30:56 Mike's view on DNA testing for bodybuilding goals? 35:45 How to bring up stubborn calv...

Today I talk to Andy Morgan from Rippedbody.com. Andy has coached hundreds of people and has a very comprehensive website with fantastic how to guides. We go over the measurements needed to keep your diet going on the right track. ~ Time stamps: 1:35 How Andy got involved with the muscle & strength pyramids 5:50 What makes 'The Last Shred' different to other fat loss books 11:50 Tools Andy uses to...

Brad Loomis first stepped on the competitive bodybuilding stage in 2003. Earning his Pro status in 2008, he then began competing in raw Powerlifting in 2010 achieving a measure of success. Brad considers his greatest talent to be coaching; “I have an innate ability to translate the subject and communicate that to the client or athlete.” For Brad being a Team 3DMJ coach is a “dream job”. ~ Time sta...

Today I talk to James Krieger the founder of Weightology.net, who has a masters in nutrition & exercise science. We talk about programming for muscle growth, and touch particularly on individual difference. ~ Time stamps: 03:13 High frequency training for muscle growth 10:15 Benefits to periodising frequency 13:10 Different applications for frequency for a novice vs. more trained? 15:12 General re...

Another excellent Q&A with Mike Israetel. ~ Time stamps: 0:45 Changes in MRV in relation to food consumption. 14:55 Surplus required for muscle gain 24:45 'Junk Volume' defined & how to avoid it 44:25 Any benefits to accommodating resistance for a bodybuilder? 54:00 Are certain people pre-disposed to being obese? & a long chat about medical advances & their potential role in our physique & health....

Today I talk to Alberto Nunez from 3DMJ and go over the various phases natural bodybuilders should go through to get the most success. He first stepped on a competitive stage in 2007, and then the very next year he earned his pro status in virtually every major natural organization. Despite all this success Nuñez claims his most successful accolade comes in the fact that he gets to be called Coach...

Today Steve talks to Jared Feather & Mike Israetel from Renaissance Periodisation (RP). Jared Feather is a IFPA natural pro bodybuilder, a coach at RP and currently pursuing Graduate degree in Kinesiology, UCM ~ 1:10 How Jared sets up his 2 daily sessions 11:16 Intra-session Maximal Recoverable Volume (MRV) 18:58 Antagonist Supersets & their place within programming 26:05 Nutritional Consideration...

Today me and Brad go over various myths and misconceptions relating to muscle growth, you're in for a treat! Brad is incredibly smart with a Ph. D, C.S.C.S., an internationally renowned fitness expert and widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training (muscle development and fat loss). He is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder, and has won numerous natural bodybuilding...

I talk to Eric Helms from 3DMJ about what updates he would make to his papers on Natural Bodybuilder recommendations for training and nutrition. ~ 3:38 How I came across 3DMJ 9:40 FitGenie and why Eric backed it 13:45 How Eric approaches Christmas 21:10 Changes to the Nutrition Paper 26: 50 Protein recommendations 33:45 Refeeding approach and application 45:10 Changes to the Training Paper (RPE) 5...