J3 University

Still not growing? It’s probably not volume | J3U Podcast // Ep 180


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🎙️ Welcome back to the J3 University Podcast with John Jewett and Luke Miller.

If you're frustrated with your lack of physique progress, there's a good chance it's not your training volume that's holding you back. In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood topics in training: how volume really works, and why more sets doesn’t always mean more gains.

We’ll walk through real client examples, coaching systems, and the application-based insights that matter most when refining execution, escalating volume, and knowing when it’s time to pull back — or push harder.

Whether you're a coach managing athlete progress, or an athlete trying to troubleshoot your own training block, this one will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for.

📌 What you’ll learn in this episode:

— Why “train harder” and “add more sets” can be the wrong fix

— How to assess volume quality vs. volume quantity

— Red flags that tell you it’s time to dial back

— How to systemize execution review and progression

— What elite athletes do differently when it comes to managing training fatigue

— When to escalate volume (and when to leave it alone)

💡 If you're not growing, the answer isn’t always to do more — it’s to execute better, recover smarter, and assess more objectively. 🧠

Want to coach or compete at a higher level?J3U is built to raise the standard — and help you rise with it.

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Work with our expert coaching team to refine your training, nutrition, and recovery for long-term results.

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👩‍🏫 Female Module | https://j3university.com/education/female-module-2024/female-coaching/

For female athletes and the coaches who support them. Learn the frameworks and protocols that support progress without compromise. Whether you're building pros or becoming one, J3U gives you the tools to do it right.

👥 Let’s connectStruggling to decide if you should increase volume or adjust something else?

Drop your question below 👇 or join us in the forums for deeper support and discussion.

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