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The 5 natural bodybuilding and powerlifting coaches from 3D Muscle Journey come together for conversations dissecting the art and science of muscle and strength. Be a fly on the wall as this collective of coaches discuss the ins and outs of helping athletes reach their potential on the stage, platform and in their personal lives. Dedication. Discipline. Desire. #Team3DMJ
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- 1 weeks ago1h 9m
#310: Q&A Session 31
Brad, Eric, and Alberto answer seven audience-supplied nutrition and training questions. What are good strategies for hitting your protein goal if you’re in a gaining phase and your appetite is making it difficult for you to eat enough? Is it possible to grow your glutes without significantly growing your quads or hamstrings? At what point should you end a bulk? Is it possible to gain muscle eating at maintenance? Is it possible to gain muscle eating in a deficit? How do the coaches track their training when doing lengthened partials and drop sets? What is the best way to eat and track when you’re in situations where precise tracking isn’t possible? The answers to these questions and more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- Introduction1:12- Strategies for hitting your protein goal in a gaining phase if your appetite is making it difficult for you to eat enough 11:11- Is it possible to grow your glutes without significantly growing your quads or hamstrings? 18:51- At what point do you pull the plug on a bulk? Is it based on a specific body fat percentage or do you wait until gym performance stalls out? 36:33- How do the coaches track their training when doing lengthened partials and drop sets? 46:25- Strategies for breaking through a plateau on an exercise & What to do if you get very strong on an exercise and start to become intimidated by the weight 56:50- What is the best way to eat and track when you’re in situations where precise tracking isn’t possible? Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching Nutrition For Hypertrophy And Strength (Online Course)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/nutritionThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 GET COACHING AND COURSES - https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
- 3 weeks ago1h 6m
#309: Recreational Drugs & Bodybuilding
Brad, Alberto, and Brian discuss how common drugs and alcohol can negatively interfere with your bodybuilding goals and what you can do to minimize their negative effects. What are Brad’s experiences with smoking weed and nicotine? What does Brian’s and Alberto’s relationship with and use of nicotine look like? Would Alberto say quitting drinking has been worth it? Can someone drink alcohol and still get shredded? Does a small amount of alcohol provide any health benefits? How can you consume alcohol and still stay on track with your goals? What are the pros of recreational drugs and alcohol? How does marijuana use affect progress? When are good times to get off caffeine/preworkouts? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- Introduction1:23- Brad’s experiences with smoking weed and nicotine 5:10- Brian’s and Alberto’s relationship with and use of nicotine 11:34- Alcohol17:28- How to consume alcohol while still staying on track with your goals28:40- Myths about alcohol 35:10- How marijuana use affects progress 40:58- Caffeine & Preworkouts 55:07- Be careful what you take! 1:02:26- Final thoughts Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching 3DMJ Podcast Episode #249: The Hidden Risks of Supplements- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dxRo582uhMMonthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/massThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 GET COACHING AND COURSES - https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
- May 14, 20261h 19m
#308: Building Your Own Bodybuilding Team
Brian, Jeff, and Brad discuss how to build a good support system so you can maximize your rate of progress and have fun doing it. What is the origin story of 3D Muscle Journey? How do you communicate what you’re doing and what your goals are so that your support system knows how to support you? What are the benefits of sharing your bodybuilding journey versus bodybuilding in isolation? When prepping an athlete, what else do the coaches focus on besides getting them lean? How far in advance do the coaches recommend telling others that you’re prepping? Where are good places to meet like-minded bodybuilders? Why is a person’s support system such an influential factor in their success? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- Introduction1:37- How to communicate what you’re doing and what your goals are 6:30- Social media can be a good place to find community 10:48- The origin of 3D Muscle Journey 21:08- You also have to support the people in your support system 30:42- How far in advance the coaches recommend telling others that you’re prepping 37:11- Being able to do what you love doing for a long time 45:14- What Brian needs for support as an athlete 54:07- The benefits of living what you coach 1:06:23- The benefits of sharing your bodybuilding journey versus bodybuilding in isolation 1:09:54- Having a motivating gym atmosphere to help you get the most out of yourself Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 GET COACHING AND COURSES - https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
- Apr 30, 20261h 7m
#307: Do I Have to Learn Programming to Get Jacked?
Brian, Alberto, and Jeff discuss how much you need to know about programming in order to make continued progress. What did the coaches focus on when they first started lifting? How important is effort for making progress? What is more important, working hard or a more optimal program? What advice to the coaches have for novice lifters when it comes to how to go about their training? What movement patterns do the coaches want their athletes to become proficient at? When is an appropriate time for someone to start dialing in their reps in reserve? What are some common flaws the coaches see in people’s programs? What do the coaches recommend doing before making an adjustment to your program? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- Introduction2:21- What did the coaches focus on when they first started lifting? 12:09- A C- program with A+ effort will take you further than an A+ program with C- effort14:51- The beauty of a simple plan22:59- Start with a balanced program 28:18- Audit your exercises that are the most fatiguing before determining volume 31:25- Movement patterns the coaches want their athletes to become proficient at 39:30- When the coaches think it’s an appropriate time for someone to start dialing in their reps in reserve47:40- Build a positive relationship with training hard54:10- Get rid of the noise so you can identify what works for you59:11- Observe and be patient 1:03:54- Learn the fundamentals first and then build Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/massThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 GET COACHING AND COURSES - https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
- Apr 16, 202657 min
#306: How Much Does Food Quality Matter?
Brad and Alberto discuss why it’s important to look beyond the calorie and macronutrient content of foods if you want to get the most out of your bodybuilding lifestyle. Have the coaches noticed a correlation between food quality and how the body performs and recovers? How does focusing on food quality make prep easier, more enjoyable, and lead to a faster recovery after prep? What nutrition recommendations around food quality do the coaches have for those who are bulking? Is it okay to just eat for taste sometimes? How does the law of diminishing returns apply to eating? As long as he is still hitting his macronutrient targets, can Alberto get just as lean even if he’s not focusing on food quality? The answers to these questions plus many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- The fitness community is finally finding balance 4:15- Have the coaches noticed a correlation between food quality and how the body performs and recovers? 12:03- Your health is important 15:47- Just focusing on hitting your macronutrient goals during prep versus also focusing on food quality 31:03- A starting spot for those who want to improve the quality of their diet 33:52- Nutrition recommendations for bulking 45:06- The law of diminishing returns 49:15- The satisfaction of overcoming something hard Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching Hunger-Fullness Scale- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCEHvGVxrlIThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 GET COACHING AND COURSES - https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
- Apr 2, 20261h 21m
#305: Periodization for Bodybuilders
Brian, Eric, and Brad discuss the misconceptions and utility behind using periodization to help maximize muscular hypertrophy. How important is periodization for muscular hypertrophy? How is periodization different from programming adjustments? Is there a way to sequence your training that maximizes hypertrophy? How do the coaches typically adjust an athlete’s training program from mesocycle to mesocycle? What are the most-common constraints to hypertrophy in the real world? Does research suggest that variation may help increase muscular hypertrophy? What are good reasons for replacing an exercise in your program? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- The definition of periodization and how it’s different from programming adjustments 8:20- Is there a way to sequence your training that maximizes hypertrophy?18:36- Ways the coaches adjust programming from mesocycle to mesocycle and why they make those adjustments 34:27- The value and roles of education and coaching 40:53- Flexible, enjoyable, and realistic 57:00- The most-common constraints to muscular hypertrophy in the real world 1:02:12- Variation is probably a good thing1:05:50- Example starting structures 1:09:23- Hiding behind variation1:18:44- Make sure to audit your approach Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching Hypertrophy Programming For Bodybuilders (Online Course)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/hypertrophyMonthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/massThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 GET COACHING AND COURSES - https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
- Mar 19, 20261h 16m
#304: How to Build a Training Day
Jeff, Brian, and Brad go through how to build a training session (exercise selection, exercise order, number of sets, rep ranges, tempo, etc.) and clarify how much flexibility there is when it comes to how you structure your sessions. In what situations can it be beneficial to do isolation exercises before compound exercises? What are the coaches’ thoughts on active recovery days? What are Jeff’s thoughts on the strategy of having newer lifters do extra volume to make up for a lack of skill? How can you manage your total volume if you like doing a lot of different exercises? What have the coaches observed is the sweet spot when it comes to number of sets per exercise? If the coaches were to build a *perfect* training day for a robot, what would it look like? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- Introduction1:03- Situations where it can be beneficial to do isolation exercises before compound exercises 19:45- Structuring your split based on how many days you can train per week 23:53- How the coaches build a microcycle of training for themselves and their athletes 40:07- How to manage your total volume if you like doing a lot of different exercises 47:33- Recommendations for preserving rep quality 52:33- Jeff’s thoughts on the strategy of having newer lifters do extra volume to make up for a lack of skill 54:31- If the coaches were to build a *perfect* training day for a robot, what would it look like? 1:11:02- Programming tips for older individuals 1:13:26- Programming tips for those who have a lagging body part they would really like to improve Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching Hypertrophy Programming For Bodybuilders (Online Course)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/hypertrophyThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 GET COACHING AND COURSES - https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
- Mar 5, 20261h 5m
#303: Who Still Counts Macros?
Brian, Alberto, and Jeff discuss the pros and cons of, “If It Fits Your Macros” (IIFYM), why it’s not the cure-all the fitness community wanted it to be, and how the coaches manage their nutrition instead. Why was IIFYM such a big deal? What did the coaches’ eating look like before IIFYM? What were their early experiences with IIFYM? What are the downsides of having very precise macronutrient targets? How do the coaches start the process of educating their athletes about nutrition? Why does Jeff sometimes assign a fat limit? What advice do the coaches have on setting your macronutrient and/or calorie ranges? What are some of the coaches top IIFYM foods? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- What the coaches’ eating looked like before, and their early experiences with, “If It Fits Your Macros” (IIFYM)15:21- Having precise macronutrient targets is actually quite restrictive 24:35- Why IIFYM was such a big deal 27:46- How the coaches start the process of educating their athletes about nutrition 39:50- What is the lowest-hanging fruit you’ve missed?45:14- Focus on your calorie and protein intake 52:04- Advice on setting your macronutrient and/or calorie ranges 55:52- There is life after bodybuilding 1:00:01- The coaches’ top IIFYM foods Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching Nutrition For Hypertrophy And Strength (Online Course)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/nutritionMonthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/massThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 GET COACHING AND COURSES - https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
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