The Revive Stronger Podcast

We have the WNBF UK back on the show to talk all things judging. Stef & Andy join me today to talk about judging within natural bodybuilding, why we have judges, what the scoring looks like, how they pick judges and much more. True insights into being a bodybuilding judge. A must listen for any competitor or coach alike. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:06) Why are there judges in bodybuilding? (05:5...

Martin Refalo is on the show. We discuss a recent scoping review he was the head author on ‘Towards an improved understanding of proximity-to-failure in resistance training and its influence on skeletal muscle hypertrophy, neuromuscular fatigue, muscle damage, and perceived discomfort: A scoping review’. We dive into the different definitions of training to failure and what the current consensus i...

Alberto is back on the show to talk about his contest prep. He’s taking an unconventional route to stage by not tracking certain things from macros, calories and steps. Letting other variables such as the scale, how he’s looking etc. guide the way so he can auto-regulate and manage things with less stress. This is where the power of experience shows! Lots of lessons to take from this chat. Timesta...

Jake is a master of data collection for enhancing your training. With a PhD is sports performance, a master’s in health and sports science, a BA in exercise science and is an NSCA CSCS Jake knows what’s important when it comes to data collection for trainees. He is also the current associate professor at the University of North Iowa, sports scientist for UNI wrestling and volleyball and a coach at...

Mike is back on the show for a Q&A. This time we answer your questions ranging from the benefits of exercise variation and why seeking optimal exercises isn’t a great idea to how to know whether you should skip social events or not. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:02) Free weight vs machines and the current problem with the biomechanics movement (17:41) Variation, exercise selection and stalling (22...

Menno is back on the show for the 16th time. We go over your questions including; over and underrated exercises for hypertrophy, high protein refeeds and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (09:00) How to deal with severe injury and general injury advise (15:36) Exercise selection: Overrated vs. Underrated exercises (20:21) Overhead pressing any good? (23:40) Deadlifts for hypertrophy (30:38) Are...

This week I talk to Jeff Alberts from 3DMJ. We dig into his current contest prep and plans before talking in-depth about how he has made progress as a very advanced lifter. Lots of practical takehomes from this episode, you don’t want to miss it. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:34) Mindset of a contest prep (07:10) Progress in the Offseason (11:21) Competing at a higher age (13:57) The impact of soc...

Dr Bill Campbell is back on the show. This time we’re digging into a fresh off the press study on diet breaks. For the first time they’ve been used on lean, resistance-trained individuals to see if they help retain more FFM and abate RMR losses when dieting. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:08) Body By Science (07:48) Evidence-based practice (12:05) Diet breaks and study (19:40) Study design, diet br...

Bret and Kas come on the podcast to discuss their differing opinions on how best to grow the glutes. Lots of interesting discussion and lessons for coaches and trainees alike. I will also give you my thoughts at the end of each episode to help give you some takeaways. Timestamps: (00:00) Banded work (11:04) Pelvic tilt and hip extension (19:27) Sumo vs narrow stance (24:27) Scientific evidence for...

Bret and Kas come on the podcast to discuss their differing opinions on how best to grow the glutes. Lots of interesting discussions and lessons for coaches and trainees alike. I will also give you my thoughts at the end of each episode to help give you some takeaways. Timestamps: (00:00) Hip abduction (06:16) Line of pull vs. moment arm (11:10) Critique of Kassem's content (32:32) What makes a go...

Bret and Kas come on the podcast to discuss their differing opinions on how best to grow the glutes. Lots of interesting discussions and lessons for coaches and trainees alike. I will also give you my thoughts at the end of each episode to help give you some takeaways. Timestamps: (00:00) Importance of exercise selection (08:19) Is stretch under load one of the most important metrics to look at wh...

Martin is back on the show after a 2-year hiatus. Martin is a Clinical Performance Nutritionist and CEO of www. Mac-Nutrition.com, a nutrition consultancy company. A family man, joker and he even dabbled in bodybuilding in his younger years with some trademark muscle groups including calves and triceps. He holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition and...

A family man, joker and he even dabbled in bodybuilding in his younger years with some trademark muscle groups including calves and triceps. He holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition. He is the founder of Mac-Nutrition Uni an evidence-based online nutrition course www. Mac-NutritionUni.com. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (14.15) Wh...

WNBF Pro Brett Freeman aka Baftub aka Walnut butt is back on the show. We dig into his plans for this season, goals, changes he’s made and some other fun topics you don’t want to miss. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (08:55) What it takes to be a pro natural bodybuilder (12:41) Offseason approach (21:45) How to manage stress better (29:04) Being coached to stage and training approach (32:44) What does d...

Eric is a natural bodybuilder with pro cards with the INBA and IFBB. He has over 17 years of experience as a personal trainer and owns his own facility Flex Level Fitness. We dive into his experience using weighted apparel to get shredded for the stage. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (06:08) Evidence-based practice during a show (08:49) Turning IFBB Pro (14:41) Drug testing protocol (19:24) Three goals...

Bret is back on the show after 4 years have passed. This time we talk in-depth about the current state of the fitness industry, exercise selection for hypertrophy. Specifically, walkthrough Bret’s exercise efficiency guide which helps you select what exercises might be best for your goal. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (05:34) The efficacy guide and people that don't train people and make false claims...

Kassem and Mike are back on the podcast this time discussing their differences in periodising for hypertrophy, specifically metabolic deloads. As ever these guys have a lot of knowledge and wisdom to bring to the table and there are many great discussions had here. So you really don’t want to miss out. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:59) General philosophy of programming for hypertrophy (05:47) Trac...

Scott is back on the show! We talk about fasted cardio vs. fed cardio, how to gauge load with new machines, hypogonadism for natural competitors and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Fasted vs. fed cardio (11:18) Should you do cardio? (21:47) How to gauge load with new machines (35:17) Hypogonadism for natural athletes how anything to be concerned about? https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/...

Scott is back on the show! We talk about how to train your calves. What's the best protocol and what Scott's observation has been to calf training. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (09:36) How to train your calves (32:46) Bent knee vs. straight leg on calf raises https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/...

Greg is back on the show for another sleep clinic. In today's episode, we talk all about ultradian and infradian rhythms, if it makes a difference and if sleep regularity matters, catching up on sleep and much more! Questions: (00:00) Intro (06:13) What are ultradian and infradian rhythms, and are they relevant to humans? (17:52) Cutting in summer and winter for gaining due to biological rhythm? (...

Mike and Charly are joining me today for a chat about the upcoming London Seminar 22. Furthermore, we talk most underrated gym equipment, if you can target a single muscle, bent over rows and much much more. https://revivestronger.com/product/london-seminar-22/ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (12:39) How important is technique and when are you holding yourself back (14:57) Charly's talk Psychology aroun...

This week I talk to Sarah Ford Bishop. We dig into her background, what got her into competing in bikini and becoming a physique coach. After that, we dig into some questions including what mistakes women specifically make when trying to build their physique. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:15) Interpreting research as a researcher (05:39) Applying refeeds/diet breaks (09:08) What signs to look for...

Mike & Kassem are back on the show together to talk more about biomechanics. In today's show, we dig into the utility of bands for adjusting resistance profiles, specifically for exercises like the hack squat. As always guys lots of detail and nuance to be found in this chat along with some practical take-homes. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:55) Is banding worth it? Banding on hack squats (20:04)...

Scott is back on the show. We talk about how to keep perspective with bodybuilding, especially when it concerns your health. And dig into the question of mindset and battling with the struggle of weight gain during mass phases. Timestamps: 00:00) Intro (07:22) Aspirations of competing (11:48) Early deaths currently in bodybuilding (20:59) Is the risk worth it? (37:28) How to deal mentally with gai...

Mike is on the show for another Q&A. This week we cover the difference between maximising health vs. Hypertrophy, what is Mike’s IQ and how many screw up their hamstring training. Always a great time with Mike so enjoy! Timestamps: (00:00) Active Rest (06:10) What's the reason why (11:43) IQ test (21:33) Ever considered doing anything else in life? (26:33) Lowest MEV ever seen and hamstring traini...