Barbells and Banter

Jess makes a huge call, and we discuss the running craze and training while pregnant.

This week's topics:

1. Japan & Korea adventures 9:58

2. Pulling the pin on nationals 19:59

3. It's always better with a crew 43:18

4. Why everybody's running 51:24

5. Training around pregnancy 1:05:42

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The boys tackle rapid-fire Q&A, covering pizza critiques, gym wardrobes, and training plateaus.

This week's topics:

1. Pizza, Liquid IV & Milo gains 17:02

2. What's your gym wardrobe? 33:53

3. Expectations from your coach 44:12

4. Have you plateaued in the gym? 53:18

5. Dealing with toxic jobs 1:05:20

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Jase recaps his competitors' final peak weeks - mistakes, wins, and thoughts for beginners potentially interested.

This week's topics:

1. The boys' partying days are over... 2:01

2. Comp season can get hectic 23:40

3. What it takes to improve each season 38:21

4. First time bikini prep considerations 46:03

5. How to measure training "success" 1:05:17

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Jess and the boys chat comp prep, running vs. your gains, and superior eating utensils.

This week's topics:

1. What you can / can't control on comp day 11:12

2. More muscle = higher metabolism? 43:50

3. Does running interfere with gains? 53:41

4. Chicken & rice - Spoon or fork? 1:06:00

5. Optimal time for a PL vs. BB prep 1:11:49

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Jase and Jess recap recent IFBB and NBA shows, coaching physique clients, and comp prep non-negotiables.

This week's topics:

1. Why we're all currently injured 3:20

2. Orthodox Easter & no-phone car trips 17:50

3. It's bodybuilding szn - IFBB & NBA recap 26:19

4. Before you think of competing... 50:35

5. Why people get messed up post-comp 56:27

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We covered all things PL prep to gym confidence, to over and underrated glute-builder exercises.

This week's topics:

1. Shorter vs. longer programs? 20:14

2. How to become confident in the gym 34:14

3. Biggest fears - 1st powerlifting comp 48:12

4. Are hip thrusts overrated? 59:44

5. Can you have too high a BF% to bulk? 1:07:27

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In this week's QnA we tackle targeted muscle gain, living the lifestyle of your goals, and lessons from our training partners' + our experiences.

This week's topics:

1. Training with a crew is the best 15:08

2. Fav protein drink & energy drink 24:16

3. Training mistakes we regret 45:05

4. Targeted fat loss / muscle gain? 51:28

5. Lifestyle to benefit your goals 57:43

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Jason recently trained with an IFBB Pro - here are some thoughts that followed.

This week's topics:

1. Best & worst protein drinks? 2:31

2. Benefits of a training partner 27:44

3. When is "feel" a good factor? 38:18

4. Are bodybuilders scientific or not? 45:20

5. What we want to be remembered for 1:05:43

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Here's what over a decade of lifting taught us, in both strength and hypertrophy.

This week's topics:

1. Consistency is boring but effective 9:48

2. How to best train if you're time-poor 33:23

3. Progressing less over time is okay 46:25

4. Prepping a P.L. team for nationals 1:00:27

5. Nuances of tested / untested feds 1:16:44

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How do you push on when you get red-lighted for 5 of your 9 lifts?

This week's topics:

1. Bodybuilding & tripods are life 9:43

2. Jess' eventful powerlifting comp 37:27

3. Performing regardless of conditions 53:32

4. Focusing on processes & capability 1:06:38

5. Competing for the right reasons 1:13:01

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