You’ve spent months building muscle - now it’s time to reveal it. But if you don’t approach the transition from a building phase to fat loss the right way, you risk spinning your wheels… or worse, losing hard-earned progress.

In this episode, Natalie and Jeremiah break down exactly how to move from a build into a cut without sabotaging your physique.

Chapters

00:00 Transitioning Phases: Building to Fat Loss

07:42 Common Mistakes in Transitioning Phases

22:30 Mindset Shifts for Successful Fat Loss

29:57 Understanding Hunger and Discomfort

33:14 Navigating the Fat and Flat Stage

37:44 Social Trade-offs and Mindset Shifts

42:48 Practical Advice for Fat Loss

54:47 Setting Up for Success in Transitions

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Ever feel like no matter how hard you train, your quads just keep growing… but your glutes won’t budge? Or maybe it’s the opposite—you only build glutes and can’t seem to develop your quads?

In this episode, Andrea and Jeremiah break down what it actually means to be “glute dominant” or “quad dominant”—and why it might be the reason you’re not seeing the results you want from your lower body training.

Chapters
00:00 Understanding Glute and Quad Dominance
03:00 Personal Experiences and Training Updates
05:52 The Importance of Individual Anatomy
09:07 Signs of Glute or Quad Dominance
11:45 Training Techniques for Glutes and Quads
15:07 Anatomical Factors Influencing Muscle Dominance
17:56 The Role of Equipment in Training
21:12 Overcoming Training Challenges
23:59 Understanding Body Composition and Muscle Growth
27:02 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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Jeremiah and guest Kyle Baxter take a deep dive into biomechanics, exercise selection + execution, and programming for glute growth.

00:00 Introduction to Coaching Dynamics

04:05 Understanding Muscle Sensation and Activation

11:01 Exploring Exercise Selection and Programming

20:10 The Role of Muscle Orientation in Training

31:18 Lengthened Bias Movements in Hypertrophy

38:15 Understanding Muscle Activation in Exercises

40:09 Balancing Lengthened and Shortened Positions in Training

43:35 The Importance of Recovery in Programming

47:51 The Role of Unilateral Work in Glute Training

53:50 Common Mistakes in Glute Training Execution

01:01:13 Addressing Common Issues in RDL Execution

01:04:59 Optimizing Hip Extension Techniques

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Jeremiah and Andrea dive deep into the transformation journey of Andrea's client, Jaune, who just competed in her first Fit Model competition. They discuss the coaching strategies, training methods, and nutritional phases that contributed to Jaune’s success. 

00:00 Introduction to Jaune’s Transformation Journey

02:56 Understanding the Fit Model Competition

06:10 Coaching Philosophy and Client Goals

08:54 The Importance of Building Muscle

11:45 Phases of Training and Nutrition

15:14 Adjusting Nutrition for Optimal Results

18:11 Mini Cuts and Building Phases

20:57 Training Quality and Execution

23:50 Overcoming Obstacles in the Journey

27:03 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

29:34 Training and Nutrition Adjustments

31:14 Deciding to Compete

33:11 Training Specificity for Competition

35:23 Prep Strategy and Nutrition

38:29 Final Weeks of Prep

41:25 Show Day Insights

43:19 Key Takeaways from the Transformation

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Jeremiah and Natalie discuss Natalie’s journey of growing lats and quads. They share insights on how to effectively train these muscle groups, the significance of volume and frequency, and Natalie’s training evolution.

00:00 Introduction to Training Goals

05:02 Training Evolution and Timeline

10:07 Key Changes in Lat Training

14:56 Personal Training Routine and Insights

20:06 Overcoming Challenges and Learning from Injuries

25:16 Understanding Lat Training and Its Importance

34:25 The Nuances of Quad Training

51:25 The Importance of Movement Quality in Training

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Jeremiah and Andrea discuss the complexities of getting and staying lean + the challenges of transitioning from a fat loss phase to maintenance.

00:00 Introduction to Staying Lean
09:20 The Challenge of Staying Lean
14:04 The Importance of Goals in Maintaining Leanness
17:59 Building Muscle for Long-Term Success
18:32 Navigating the Lean Phase
24:07 The Balance of Body Composition and Coaching
30:16 Moderation vs. Extremes in Nutrition
36:41 Tracking and Structure in Nutrition
41:55 Post-Diet Goals and Motivation

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Guest Nick Ridpath joins the show to break down how fixing your movement = better gains. He discusses common movement issues, the role of passive work, and insights into hypertrophy training. 

00:00 Introduction to Nick Riddpath

05:01 Nick's Journey and Coaching Philosophy

09:51 The Importance of Movement Quality

15:03 Client Assessment and Movement Screens

20:00 Common Movement Issues and Solutions

25:03 Addressing Pain and Injury in Training

29:51 Passive Work and Prehab Strategies

32:13 Optimizing Warm-Up Strategies

34:27 Common Mistakes in Hypertrophy Training

39:16 The Role of Stability in Hypertrophy

42:18 Bodybuilding Insights: What Works and What Doesn't

46:08 The Importance of Mastering Basics

52:04 Advice for New Coaches

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Jeremiah and Andrea discuss insights and strategies from Jeremiah's recent 16-week photo shoot prep.

00:00 Introduction to Lean Strategies

04:58 Jeremiah's Photo Shoot Prep Journey

10:03 Adjustments in Training and Nutrition

15:04 The Role of Cardio in Fat Loss

19:57 Final Push Before the Photo Shoot

25:02 Reflections on Hunger and Energy Levels

29:59 Nutritional Strategies for Peak Performance

34:53 The Art of Refeeds and Muscle Glycogen

40:07 Balancing Push and Pull in Training

44:54 High Energy Flux and Body Composition

49:53 Coaching Through Personal Experience

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Listener Q+A with Jeremiah and Natalie.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

03:00 Training Adjustments and Recovery Strategies

06:04 Travel Experiences and Training Flexibility

10:01 Photo Shoot Preparations and Content Creation

12:54 Training for Muscle Growth: Lats and Quads

16:01 Strength Training During a Caloric Deficit

18:56 Maintenance Breaks Between Fat Loss Phases

23:03 Final Thoughts on Training and Cardio

27:11 Cardio and Steps: Tracking Strategies

31:12 Bodybuilding Categories: Choosing the Right Fit

39:09 Nutrition Timing: Fiber and Pre-Workout Considerations

44:06 Tendon Health: Strengthening and Injury Prevention

52:03 Transitioning from Dieting: Intuitive Eating vs. Structure

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Jeremiah and Andrea discuss how the strategies Andrea’s used to build her lower body so much recently after years of feeling like she was “doing everything right” but spinning her wheels.

00:00 Introduction to Muscle Growth Journey

02:57 Reverse Dieting and Training Adjustments

06:07 Core Engagement and Abdominal Development

08:59 Learning Through Personal Experience

11:56 Dieting and Photo Shoot Preparation

15:54 Challenges in Building Lower Body Muscle

19:11 Understanding Limb Length and Muscle Development

21:02 Progress in Lower Body Training

23:21 Key Changes in Training and Nutrition

25:19 Shifting Perspectives on Training Intensity

27:50 Tailoring Training Approaches for Clients

30:34 Navigating Caloric Surplus and Fat Gain

32:21 The Importance of Mindset in Building Phases

38:16 Common Mistakes in Lower Body Training

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