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  • 10. Brad Loomis: Contest Prep - Optimal Starting Point, Diet Breaks x Training, Pre-Diet Diet, Programming, Common Mistakes

    Brad Loomis is a highly esteemed natural bodybuilding prep coach and part of 3D Muscle Journey (3DMJ). We talk all about contest prep:

    • optimal starting point
    • rate of loss
    • length of prep
    • the “pre-diet diet”
    • most common mistakes in terms of diet and training
    • timing volume and intensity fluctuations with nutrition/diet breaks
    • lessons in 2020
    • programming heavy movements/powerlifting
    • Brad’s current priorities
    • 3DMJ: https://3dmusclejourney.com/

      Brad’s Instagram: @3dmjcoach

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      51 min
    • 9. Steve Hall (Revive Stronger): His Journey, Biggest Mistakes, Favorite Training Techniques, Lessons in 2020

      I spoke with Steve Hall, founder of Revive Stronger, on his journey in bodybuilding. We talked about his story, biggest mistakes, and training techniques. We also touch on his lessons learned in 2020 as a bodybuilding coach.

      Revive Stronger: https://revivestronger.com/

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      Follow me on social media:

      YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole

      INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

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      TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      54 min
    • 8. Dr. Mike Israetel: Periodization for Bodybuilding (Macrocycle Design, Rates of Gain, Minicuts)

      Here I interview Dr. Mike Israetel from Renaissance Periodization on advanced periodization for bodybuilding. We dive into how to set up your training year for optimized hypertrophy as a bodybuilder.


      1:42 Units of time in the training year

      6:12 Hypertrophy blocks and progression of variables between mesocycles

      15:33 Differences in volume from mesocycle to mesocycle

      19:02 Resensitization and active rest phases

      32:15 Length of massing phases

      34:57 Optimal rates of gain

      42:05 Frequency of minicuts and fat loss phases

      44:12 Why Mike does what he does


      Renaissance Periodization: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQgsKhHjSyRLOp9mnffqVg


      Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole?sub_confirmation=1

      My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

      Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/dr-swole-merch

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      INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

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      PODCAST (Swole Radio): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/swole-radio/id1492784385

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video.

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      #MikeIsraetel #Hypertrophy #NaturalBodybuilding

      47 min
    • 7. John Meadows “Mountain Dog”: Heart Attack, Progressive Overload, Intensity Techniques

      John Meadows, aka the “Mountain Dog” is a world-famous bodybuilder and coach. In this interview, we discuss:

      1:24 His heart attack and current status

      9:19 John’s training approaches over the years

      25:45 Science and bodybuilding

      31:09 Progressive overload & tracking progress

      35:32 What to do when you can’t get stronger

      43:13 Implementing high intensity techniques

      50:50 Training for a beginner / intermediate

      55:48 Deload weeks

      1:02:30 Biggest training mistake

      1:07:42 Biggest piece of advice to natural lifters

      1:11:04 Business and social media direction

      John’s website: https://mountaindogdiet.com/

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      Follow me on social media:

      INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

      FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bill.wong22/

      TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.swole/

      PODCAST (Swole Radio): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/swole-radio/id1492784385

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      How to set up a training program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi-uidDJhwCiEnWo1O_uR_x3

      My full, FREE programs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi_K0DGNZRkqJUm3MIeLM_Gt

      How to lose fat: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi_9w4ZmARG9sYzKXDO5Pdq7

      How I prepare for a bodybuilding show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi8bTJspQvYAeYlpvplqVXFS

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training for 6 years.

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      1 hr 15 min
    • 6. Jeff Alberts: Bodybuilding During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Home Training, Mindset, Programming

      Jeff Alberts is a world-famous natural bodybuilder and contest prep coach. In this podcast episode we delve into how to approach bodybuilding during the COVID-19 pandemic. We cover the following:

      5:41 perspective on bodybuilding vs. life

      14:25 having a reactionary approach

      21:02 making the best of this time period

      30:44 how to program training at home

      37:45 metabolite work, myoreps

      42:56 mind-muscle connection and efficiency

      52:44 progressive overload with limited equipment

      59:37 moving away from chasing numbers

      1:05 for contest prep athletes


      Jeff’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmj_godfather/?hl=en

      3DMJ: https://3dmusclejourney.com/

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      Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole

      Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

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      How to lose fat: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi_9w4ZmARG9sYzKXDO5Pdq7

      How to set up a training program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi-uidDJhwCiEnWo1O_uR_x3

      How I prepare for a bodybuilding show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi8bTJspQvYAeYlpvplqVXFS

      Check out my other series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIe8bnLLrKl4GDlz4whfIw/playlists

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training for 6 years.

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      1 hr 15 min
    • 5. Patty Lifts: Powerbuilding, Bulking Lessons, Starting Prep (WNBF PRO Natural Men's Physique)

      Patrick Macinnis is a pro natural men’s physique athlete, powerlifter, and science-based coach. In this interview we discuss his last bulking phase and plans for his upcoming competitive season. We also discuss balancing powerlifting and bodybuilding and programming strategies for “powerbuilding.”


      IG: @patty.lifts

      Website: https://www.teamlifts.com/

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      Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole

      Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

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      How to lose fat: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi_9w4ZmARG9sYzKXDO5Pdq7

      How to set up a training program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi-uidDJhwCiEnWo1O_uR_x3

      How I prepare for a bodybuilding show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi8bTJspQvYAeYlpvplqVXFS

      Check out my other series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIe8bnLLrKl4GDlz4whfIw/playlists

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training for 6 years.

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      52 min
    • 4. Jeff Alberts "The Godfather" (Part 2) - Sustainability in Bodybuilding | Exercise Selection | Training Philosophy

      This is part 2 of my interview with Jeff Alberts, a world-renowned pro natural bodybuilder and science-based coach at 3DMJ. Here we talk about sustainability in bodybuilding. Jeff has a huge wealth of knowledge, with 33 years of natural bodybuilding experience. We touch on exercise selection as well as changes in Jeff’s training philosophy over the years.

      Jeff’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/3dmj_godfather/

      3D Muscle Journey: https://3dmusclejourney.com/

      https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ

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      Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole

      Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

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      How to lose fat: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi_9w4ZmARG9sYzKXDO5Pdq7

      How to set up a training program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi-uidDJhwCiEnWo1O_uR_x3

      How I prepare for a bodybuilding show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi8bTJspQvYAeYlpvplqVXFS

      Check out my other series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIe8bnLLrKl4GDlz4whfIw/playlists

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training for 6 years.

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      17 min
    • 3. Jeff Alberts - 3DMJ "Godfather" 2019 Contest Prep (Part 1)

      Jeff Alberts is a world-renowned pro natural bodybuilder and science-based coach at 3DMJ. In this first part of our interview we discuss his 2019 competitive season:

      0:58 prep timeline

      5:24 starting/ending weight; rate of loss

      11:54 starting/ending macros

      14:04 refeeds

      17:04 macro autoregulation

      22:52 cardio

      25:53 calorie changes

      30:54 training

      32:32 exercise selection

      38:25 peaking

      50:42 things to do differently


      Jeff’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/3dmj_godfather/

      3D Muscle Journey: https://3dmusclejourney.com/

      https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ

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      Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole

      Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

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      How to lose fat: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi_9w4ZmARG9sYzKXDO5Pdq7

      How to set up a training program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi-uidDJhwCiEnWo1O_uR_x3

      How I prepare for a bodybuilding show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi8bTJspQvYAeYlpvplqVXFS

      Check out my other series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIe8bnLLrKl4GDlz4whfIw/playlists

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training for 6 years.

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      54 min
    • 2. Tobias Schuler - Most Common Mistakes Made by Intermediate Bodybuilders (WNBF Pro Men's Physique)

      Tobias Schuler is a WNBF Men’s Physique Pro and science-based bodybuilding coach. In this episode, I interview him about the common misconceptions intermediate athletes have with respect to training and nutrition.

      We discuss the importance of progressive overload and an example of how to set up a weekly undulating program. We also go through common “bro” mistakes regarding the post-workout window, carbs before bed, always lifting heavy, supplements, etc.

      Tobi’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/tobisfit/

      For coaching: https://tobiasschuler1.typeform.com/to/FtdG84

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      Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole

      Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

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      How to lose fat: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi_9w4ZmARG9sYzKXDO5Pdq7

      How to set up a training program: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi-uidDJhwCiEnWo1O_uR_x3

      How I prepare for a bodybuilding show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-U2jvez_hi8bTJspQvYAeYlpvplqVXFS

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training for 6 years.

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      10 min
    • 1. Tobias Schuler's 2018 Contest Prep | WNBF Pro Men's Physique Athlete | How to Win a Pro Card (Science-based Natural Bodybuilding)

      Tobias Schuler is a natural bodybuilder and science-based bodybuilding coach from Calgary, Canada. In this episode, he shares details from his 2018 prep when he won his WNBF pro card in men’s physique.   

      We discuss the following aspects of his prep:  

      1:14 prep length 

      3:36 starting/ending macros 

      5:26 macro drops 

      7:14 refeeds 

      10:33 cardio 

      14:01 changes for this prep 

      17:41 training 

      20:34 strength/volume decreases 

      21:41 anything to do differently 

      23:11 diet, low calorie snacks 

      28:15 crazy prep story  

      Tobi’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/tobisfit/

      For coaching: https://tobiasschuler1.typeform.com/t... 

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      Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AskDrSwole

      Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr_swole 

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      How to lose fat: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 

      How to set up a workout plan: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 

      How I prepare for a bodybuilding show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 

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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and natural men’s physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training for 6 years.  

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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this content.

      32 min

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