You sent your questions in to IG...Will Ratelle and I go in depth answering them here. Time stamps below!

00:00 Intro
03:17 Nicotine pouches – how much do you use?
06:00 Best Assault Bike interval protocol (4x4 and alternatives)
07:33 Which strongman movements transfer best to rugby?
09:32 How would you train military, police, and firefighters?
12:36 Best isometrics and eccentrics for strength & athleticism
17:10 Best way to build strength and muscle without sacrificing either
19:12 When should you lower calories during a fat loss phase?
20:27 How to break through an overhead press plateau
21:59 If you only have 1–2 strength & conditioning sessions per week, what should you prioritize?
23:12 How to eat more during a bulk (7,000+ calories)
26:57 Most overrated vs underrated exercises
30:58 Can front squats replace back squats for swimmers?
31:31 How to evaluate a strength plateau
34:08 What would you do differently starting your online business?
36:23 Best exercises for golfer's elbow
38:05 Pre-workout carb timing
38:35 Transitioning into strength & conditioning from a corporate career
40:24 Thoughts on mobility and static stretching
43:40 Ideal weekly bodyweight change for bulking and cutting
44:50 Are Zercher holds worthwhile for upper back thickness?
45:30 Can you run a 6-day program over 8–9 days?
46:10 Can heavy hyperextensions replace deadlifts?
47:27 What's something you've changed your mind on in the last 5 years?
50:56 How to modify training around a fresh tattoo
54:25 Do isometric holds potentiate explosive movements?
54:46 How should recovery change when starting a new training cycle?
57:21 Is cardio after lifting okay?

50:56 How to modify training around a fresh tattoo

54:25 Do isometric holds potentiate explosive movements?

54:46 How should recovery change when starting a new training cycle?

57:21 Is cardio after lifting okay?

58:15 Thoughts on Retatrutide (GLP-1s) for fat loss

01:00:28 Is 0.2 g of fat per pound too low for naturals?

01:01:23 How to break through a fat loss plateau

01:02:32 Best carb sources if rice and potatoes cause bloating

01:03:44 Should you do cardio on a refeed day?

01:04:17 Is jogging 20–25 miles per week a good fat-loss strategy?

01:05:49 Should muscle strength ever outpace tendon strength?

01:06:55 Why change rep ranges weekly instead of using double progression?

01:08:47 Should you work in a commercial gym before starting your own coaching business?

01:10:11 Will Ratelle x Jon Heck training program announcement

01:11:08 Accessory exercises that never leave your program

01:15:08 Maximum calorie deficit for a 40% body fat powerlifter

01:15:54 Deadlift going backwards week to week—what should I do?

01:16:12 Best advice for aspiring online coaches

01:17:59 Most overrated mainstream lifting program

01:19:42 Cronometer: Prioritize macros or calories?

01:20:16 Testosterone cypionate: once weekly or more frequent injections?

01:20:43 How to lift heavy every day

01:21:28 How to set calories for fat loss

01:22:09 Podcast suggestion: Dr. Emily Dow

01:22:50 When programming phases, prioritize movement patterns or specific lifts?

01:23:33 Fitness beliefs the evidence supports less than people think

01:24:59 Best lifts for durability in endurance runners

01:25:33 Most common mistakes intermediates make

01:26:28 Best exercises to improve a poor front rack

01:28:02 Nutrition recommendations for men vs. women

01:28:57 Anatomy & biomechanics vs. sport-specific education for strength coaches

01:30:32 Best body hair trimmer

01:31:47 Are CrossFit athletes actually natural?

01:33:28 What habit do you wish you'd developed while playing college football?

01:35:36 Outro