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In this episode, we host the first ever Reverse Diet Debate featuring Eric Helms + Menno Henselmans (against) vs. Layne Norton + Peter Fitschen (for). Topics covered include: - Opening statements and rebuttals - Defining "maintenance calories"- How does reverse dieting work in the absence of changes in body composition?- What are "adaptive metabolisms"?- Ad libitum and intuitive eating approaches post-contest- Can you diet on higher calories in prep after a successful reverse? Does it "carry over"? - What is the role of NEAT in reverse dieting and metabolic adaptation?- Is there value in increasing calories in the off-season (not post show)? All annotations to the debate: Episode 18 - Bro Splits, Training Frequency & the Anabolic Window feat. Menno Henselmans feat. Menno Henselmans:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB6EH... Episode 12 - Changes in Hormones with Natural Bodybuilding Contest Prep feat. Peter Fitschenhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i... Physique Science Radio Episode 8 - Eating Disordershttps://www.biolayne.com/media/podcas... The 3DMJ Recovery Diet Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDKhD... You can find more from the debaters here: ERIC HELMSwww.muscleandstrengthpyramids.comwww.3dmusclejourney.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericrhelms LAYNE NORTON www.biolayne.comIG: @biolayneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LayneNorton MENNO HENSELMANSwww.bayesianbodybuilding.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BayesianBody... PETER FITSCHENwww.fitbodyphysique.comIG: @fitbodyphysiqueFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturalprobo... CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Jeff jeff@strcng.com FOR CONTEST PREP/ COACHING from Robinrobin@strcng.com BLOGwww.strcng.com/blog ROBIN'S CHANNEL:youtube.com/c/robingallant Continue the discussion on ... YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swrul81qco8 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/jeffnippard INSTAGRAM@jeffnippard We hope you enjoy the debate!

In this episode James Krieger, MSc discusses with Jeff: -how many sets are best for maximizing hypertrophy? -is there a point at which adding more training volume is detrimental for gains? -how important is training to failure? -is it better to space volume out across the week with higher frequency training or have more per-session volume? -the value of relative vs absolute volume for hypertrophy -why James' 2010 meta-analysis on volume survives criticism -hints about some unpublished research from James and Brad Schoenfeld on training volume and hypertrophy ...and much more! You can find more from James here: www.weightology.com Twitter: @weightology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.krieger1 You can find more from Jeff here: Instagram: @jeffnippard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com or robin@strcng.com Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode natural pro bodybuilder Doug Miller discusses with Jeff: -why Doug chooses to compete naturally -will he ever go for an IFBB pro card? -Doug's favorite bodybuilding split -Doug's favorite rep ranges -training periodization -how often does he train to failure? -what are Doug's off-season macros? -supplementation: creatine, BCAAs, natural test boosters and more ...and much more! Check out Core Nutritionals here: www.corenutritionals.com https://www.facebook.com/corenutritionals/ Follow Doug here: Instagram: @dougmillerpro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.miller.pro/ Follow Jeff here: Instagram: @jeffnippard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffnippard For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode Menno Henselmans discusses with Jeff: -how frequently should you train a bodypart? -the Norwegian Frequency Project and other research on training frequency -is it beneficial to periodize frequency across the training year? -the value in having dedicated arm days -the role of "the pump" in hypertrophic gains -how big is the anabolic window really? ...and much more! Interested in learning Menno's full Bayesian Bodybuilding method and become a certificed Bayesian trainer? Have a look at his PT Course. You can find more from Menno here: http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BayesianBodybuilding For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode Brett Gibbs, Jp Cauchi and Josh Hancott discuss with Jeff: -their individual powerlifting goals for 2016 -how often should you be max testing or AMRAP testing in training? -how to plan a competition year -how much drug use is there in the IPF? -ammonia caps, music, imagery and other meet strategies -using "top sets" in training before volume work ...and much more! You can find more from Brett here: Instagram: @bg_waiweight Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EXillegal JP here: Instagram: @5trong Youtube: John Paul Cauchi Josh Hancott here: Instagram: @joshhancott Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bigboomhancott For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode 20 year old bodybuilding phenom Josh Vogel discusses with Jeff: -the value of the mind-muscle connection -the best training frequency for bodybuilding -how to structure two-a-day training splits -should you be training to failure? -meal plans vs IIFYM in contest prep -"junk loading" in peak week ...and much more! You can find more from Josh here: Instagram: @vogelitis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuahunter.vogel For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode 2x junior powerlifting world champion JP Cauchi discusses with Jeff: -why bigger is better in powerlifting -how much weight you should cut for a powerlifting meet -is it better to slowly cut bodyfat or rapidly cut water to get in a weigh class? -how to refeed and rehydrate after weighins -how should you structure your last 4 weeks of training in a peaking cycle? -what should your meet week look like? ...and much more! You can find more from JP here: Instagram: @5trong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cauchijp/ For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode 6x world champion drug-free bodybuilder Brian Whitacre discusses with Jeff and Robin: -balancing family, work and bodybuilding -how to get really, truly shredded -Brian's experiences with Daily Undulating Periodization under the guidance of Dr. Mike Zourdos -Brian's macros -how long should your contest prep diet be? -Brian's favorite type of cardio ...and much more! You can find more from Brian here: http://www.brianwhitacre.net/ For coaching from Jeff or Robin, visit: www.strcng.com/apply Or email: jeff@strcng.com We hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode Online Coach and YouTuber Matty Fusaro discusses with Jeff and Robin: -how to grow your social media online -growing your online coaching business -fitness vlogging -dealing with negative comments online -specific YouTube marketing strategies for growth ...and much more! You can find more from Matty here: Instagram: @mattyfusaro Facebook: www.facebook.com/FusaroFitness/ For coaching from Jeff or Robin, contact: robin@strcng.com and jeff@strcng.com Please support us by leaving a nice rating/review on iTunes. Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode contest PhD canditate and Pro Natural Bodybuilders Peter Fitschen discusses with Jeff and Robin: -how hormone levels change as a result of natural bodybuilding -specific training, nutrition and supplementation strategies to keep muscle while dieting -optimal length of contest prep based on the research to get truly shredded -is it possible to change your setpoint? -how to reverse diet after a contest to restore hormonal milieu -gender differences in adaptations to dieting ...and much more! You can find more from Peter here: Instagram: @fitbodyphysique Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/FITbody-and-Physique-LLC/ Check out the Strcng BLOG! www.strcng.com/blog Strcng Apparel coming SOON! Hope you enjoy the show!