Top Deck Muscle

You asked the questions; here are my honest answers

In this solo-cast episode, I answer a series of questions submitted through our social media, covering everything from training and nutrition to genetics, recovery, mindset, and the realities of building a great physique.

We dive into topics like:

• Whether peptides are the next big thing or just another shortcut
• How social media has distorted expectations for beginners
• The real relationship between muscle size and strength
• The role genetics actually plays in physique development
• The biggest nutrition mistakes amateurs make
• The supplements that genuinely help natural lifters
• Sleep struggles and recovery strategies that actually work
• Training principles that deliver the biggest return on investment
• Discipline, motivation, and training through different seasons of life
• How becoming a dad changed the way I think about training and priorities

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice or wondered what actually matters in the long run, this episode will help you simplify the process and focus on the things that truly make a difference.

What does it take to become one of the strongest humans on the planet?

In this episode, we sit down with strongman athlete and 4× Guinness World Record holder Jordy Steffens to unpack the journey behind the records.

From the training, nutrition, and relentless mindset required to perform at the highest level, Jordy shares what it really takes to push the limits of human performance.

But this conversation goes deeper than just lifting heavy weights.

We talk about discipline, resilience, setbacks, and why Jordy’s focus has shifted from chasing records to helping others unlock their own strength potential.

Whether you're a strength athlete, a gym enthusiast, or someone simply looking for inspiration to push your limits, this episode is packed with powerful lessons.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

The fitness industry is louder than ever.

Cold plunges.
Wearables.
Detoxes.
High-protein everything.

But what actually matters, and what’s just noise?

In this episode, we go head-to-head on what we think is overrated, underrated, and completely misunderstood in the fitness industry.

Because too many people are majoring in the minors.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by trends, confused by conflicting advice, or unsure where to focus your energy, this episode will help you simplify your approach and double down on what actually gives you the best return when it comes to your results!

Some of these may surprise you!

Most people don’t struggle to train hard, they struggle to train correctly for growth.

Muscle gain sounds simple: lift weights, eat more, repeat. But plenty of lifters spend years in the gym without adding real size because they miss the fundamentals that actually drive hypertrophy.

In this episode, we break down what truly builds muscle and what just feels productive but doesn’t move the needle.

We cover:

• Why effort and progression matter more than fancy programs

• The role of volume and how much you actually need

• Training intensity and proximity to failure

• The biggest muscle-building mistakes

• How to eat for growth without just getting soft

• Why sleep and recovery cap your progress

• The truth about “bulking”

No gimmicks. No magic exercises. Just the principles that consistently build size, and how to apply them properly.

Fat loss is one of the most talked-about topics in fitness, and still, one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode, we strip it back to the fundamentals and de-bunk the myths!

We cover what actually drives fat loss, why most people stall or regain weight, and how to approach training, nutrition, and habits in a way that’s sustainable for the long-term, not just for a quick 8-week challenge.

If you’ve ever felt confused by conflicting advice, frustrated by plateaus, or tired of starting over, this episode will help you think more clearly about fat loss and what really matters

We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Hyrox and running clubs are everywhere right now, and for good reason.
In this episode, we break down why they’ve exploded, what they do really well, and where people often go wrong.

We talk community, competition, injury risk, and the biggest mistake people make when jumping into endurance-style training too fast. Most importantly, we explain how strength training fits alongside Hyrox and running so you can get fitter without sacrificing muscle, performance, or long-term progress.

If you’re thinking about joining a running club, training for Hyrox, or trying to balance cardio with the gym, this episode will help you train smarter, not just harder.

👇 Drop a comment: Are you team gym, team Hyrox, team run club… or trying to combine them all?

New Year motivation is easy. Staying consistent isn’t.

In this first episode of Top Deck Muscle, we talk honestly about why so many people fall off their fitness goals, and why it’s rarely about discipline.

From injuries and longevity to mindset, identity, and playing the long game, this is a conversation about building a body (and life) you can sustain for the long-term!