The Jeff Nippard Podcast

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:48 - What is hard training (concepts & definitions) 7:00 - Is there a "minimum RPE" for hypertrophy? 10:50 - Is volume or intensity more important? 15:42 - Do you have a gripe with low volume (HIT) training? 18:25 - How do you progress on a moderate-effort, moderate-volume approach? 24:03 - Do people underestimate RPE? Is this a problem? 27:14 - Implications for "average gym goers" using RPE 29:58 - Is intensity the "most fundamental" variable? 33:22 - What is the importance of failure for hypertrophy? 41:13 - Per-set RPE vs per-session RPE   You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo   Watch my "How Hard Should You Train?" compilation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyDaxYpW8o   Find Eric Helms here: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEGGAs257niPVJ5BvXymVLQ

This is part 3 of the "How Hard" miniseries where I'll be asking 5 different experts the same question: "How hard should we train in the gym?"  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:55 - How hard should you train? (Stefi's answer) 12:45 - How important is training to failure? 25:55 - Caveats for beginners & technique discussion 40:20 - How often does Stefi max out in training? 43:07 - Is volume or intensity more important? 51:35 - Does this same advice apply for muscle gain (not strength)? 55:00 - Stefi's crazy AMRAP deadlift   You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo   Watch my "How Hard Should You Train?" compilation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyDaxYpW8o   Find Stefi Cohen here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMoe2ZnSFIFcayGVv__xFEA https://www.instagram.com/steficohen/?hl=en  

This is part 2 of the "How Hard" miniseries where I'll be asking 5 different experts the same question: "How hard should we train in the gym?"  Timestamps: How hard should you train?: 0:00 Do you rank volume or intensity higher? 15:16 Do people mess up RPE? & "Fake progressive overload" 18:16 How fatiguing is going to failure? 22:07 How often do you train "beyond failure"? 23:56   You can also listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo   Watch my "How Hard Should You Train?" compilation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyDaxYpW8o   Find John Meadows here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mountaindog1 https://www.instagram.com/mountaindog1/?hl=en  

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Mike Istaetel about how hard we should train in the gym. This podcast will be part 1 of a 5 part series where I ask 5 different experts the same question.    Timestamps: How hard should you train?: 0:00 Is reps in reserve (RIR) exercise-specific?: 10:44 Advice to help estimate RIR more accurately: 16:04 Which is most important for hypertrophy: intensity (effort) or volume?: 19:34 Is it optimal to take some sets to failure?: 31:33 Is it harder to do a high effort or high volume training session?: 38:19   You can listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-nippard-podcast/id905054765   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkwWmQEiYHx8vkYjisIQo   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTp-nBKswYLumqmVeBPwYw    Find Mike Israetel here: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQgsKhHjSyRLOp9mnffqVg https://www.instagram.com/rpdrmike/?hl=en  

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld about advanced training techniques for maximizing muscle mass including dropsets, accentuated eccentrics, supersets, high volume training, altering resistance profiles, and more. ------------------------------- Check out what my amazing sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com/discount/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ http://rise.ca/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ https://vitagoods.com/jefffit ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- SOURCES: Brad's Website: https://www.lookgreatnaked.com/ Brad's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradschoenfeldphd/   The grouped vs separated supersets study (Brad was right: they measured muscle activation and markers of muscle damage)  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27243916   Fisher and Steele paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328502454_Evidence_for_an_Upper_Threshold_for_Resistance_Training_Volume_in_Trained_Women   Brad's Volume Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30153194 Outro Music: ‣ Ryan Little: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogFRR0uRNqM  

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Stephan Guyenet about the science behind what is driving fat gain. We also cover the "is a calorie a calorie" question, address the role of sugar/carbs in obesity and diabetes and the role of the brain in regulating all of this. This interview was recorded just after the debate on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast (JRE) between Gary Taubes and Stephan Guyenet, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA3QavPp1Ho     ------------------------------- Check out what my amazing sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com/discount/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ http://rise.ca/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ https://vitagoods.com/jefffit ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- SOURCES: Stephan's Website: http://www.stephanguyenet.com/ Stephan's debate reference list (everything we discuss can be found in here) http://www.stephanguyenet.com/references-for-my-debate-with-gary-taubes-on-the-joe-rogan-experience/ The DIETFITS Study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673150 The Hall Meta-Analysis (Calorie A Calorie Study): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5568065/ My video on sugar 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JrT84PeTgw My response to criticisms on sugar (vid 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_n2L0pBpcI Outro Music: ‣ Ryan Little: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogFRR0uRNqM  

In this episode I'm speaking with metabolism researcher Dr. Eric Trexler about metabolic slowdown, reverse dieting, metabolic damage, rapid weight loss, crash dieting, starvation mode and other topics. You can listen to The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube ------------------------------- Check out what my amazing sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com/discount/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ http://rise.ca/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ https://vitagoods.com/jefffit ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: Instagram ‣ http://instagram.com/jeffnippard Facebook ‣ http://facebook.com/jeffnippard Twitter ‣ http://twitter.com/jeffnippard Podcast ‣ The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher ------------------------------- SOURCES: Eric's Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eric_Trexler ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) Outro Music: ‣ Ryan Little: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogFRR0uRNqM

In this interview Dr. Bret Contreras and I discuss the value of the smith machine, whether you can maintain squat strength without squatting, "powerbuilding", the mind muscle connection, training to failure and new controversial research on training volume. Subscribe to Bret on Youtube: ‣ https://www.youtube.com/user/bretcontreras1 Check out Bret's blog: ‣ http://bretcontreras.com/ Watch this interview on YouTube: ‣ https://youtu.be/92pQFyQnJsw -------------------------------   SOURCES: https://www.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/japplphysiol.00685.2018 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328502454_Evidence_for_an_Upper_Threshold_for_Resistance_Training_Volume_in_Trained_Women https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29533715 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30153194

In this episode I'm speaking with nutrition researcher and Director of Examine.com, Kamal Patel. We discuss the ethics of veganism, the potential benefits of a vegan diet and its pitfalls. We also cover topics like eggs, red meat, processed meat, omega-3s, the carnivore diet, advice for vegan lifters and much more! Check out Examine's Supplement Guide for Vegans and Vegetarians: ‣ https://examine.com/store/vegetarians-vegans-supplement-guide/ Watch on YouTube here: ‣ http://bit.ly/subjeffnippard   ------------------------------- Help SUPPORT the channel by: 1. Trying one of my training programs: → http://www.strcng.com/programs 2. Buying my channel merch: → http://bit.ly/jeffnippardmerch 3. Checking out what my sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ http://rise.ca/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ https://vitagoods.com/jefffit ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: INSTAGRAM ‣ http://instagram.com/jeffnippard SNAPCHAT ‣ http://snapchat.com/add/jeffnippard FACEBOOK ‣ http://facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER ‣ http://twitter.com/jeffnippard YOUTUBE ‣http://bit.ly/subjeffnippard

How many SETS and REPS per week is best for hypertrophy? How HARD should you train? Train to FAILURE? How do you track volume? Dr. Mike Israetel, Phd and I try to answer these questions through conversation.  Mike's Articles: ‣ https://renaissanceperiodization.com/hypertrophy-training-guide-central-hub/ ‣ https://renaissanceperiodization.com/training-volume-landmarks-muscle-growth/ Watch on YouTube: ‣ http://bit.ly/subjeffnippard Hit us up on Instagram: ‣ http://instagram.com/jeffnippard ‣ http://instagram.com/rpdrmike  

Part 2 of my discussion with muscle metabolism researcher Jorn Trommelen. Here we cover how to diet to maximize muscle protein synthesis. This is an audio repost from my interview on YouTube.    Jorn's website: http://www.nutritiontactics.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard   TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Intro 1:38 The role of carbs (insulin) and fats in stimulating MPS. Is insulin anabolic? 7:46 Whole eggs more anabolic than egg whites? (New research) 11:00 "Just hitting total daily protein intake” and an "IIFYM approach" to protein 13:25 Collagen protein discussion 14:32 How much protein do you need per day? 1g/lb per day? (The controversy) 20:21 Does protein intake depend on lean body mass/body weight? 26:13 Role of individual differences 28:02 Protein quality (plant vs animal protein) 31:46 Should vegans supplement leucine? (And leucine discussion) 34:25 How much leucine do you need per meal? (Is the “leucine threshold” legit?) 44:17 Protein distribution (Can you eat all your protein in one meal?) What is the “muscle full effect”? 47:28 Intermittent fasting – is it sub-obtimal for MPS? (What happens when you eat 50-100+g in one meal?) 52:52 Is there a “refractory period”? 1:03:35 Protein before bed? How much and what type? 1:09:56 What about a protein feeding in the middle of the night? 1:14:35 Summary of training and nutrition for MPS 1:17:29 Practical takeaways for those wanting to really optimize results (3 things)     

Jeff and muscle metabolism researcher Jorn Trommelen discuss ways to train to maximize the muscle protein synthetic response. This is an audio repost from my interview on YouTube.   Jorn's website: http://www.nutritiontactics.com/ Ultimate guide to MPS: http://www.nutritiontactics.com/measure-muscle-protein-synthesis/   Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard

A conversation between myself and John Meadows about training, steroids and breaking past perceived limitations. Check out John's channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mountaindog1 The audio has been reposted from my youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/jeffnippard    

Alex of Alpha Destiny and Jeff discuss "bear mode", why being at a higher bodyfat percentage can make you look more impressive as a natural, body recomposition, "nucleus overload", and specific training strategies for growing the neck and traps.   More from Alex here: www.outalpha.com https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlphaDestiny   I also recorded this conversation on my YouTube channel! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/8q5UL6z5VjE   Follow me here: INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/jeffnippard SNAPCHAT http://snapchat.com/add/jeffnippard FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER http://twitter.com/jeffnippard YOUTUBE http://bit.ly/subicecream4prs   Please leave a rating and review on iTunes! I hope you like the episode!

In this episode, scientific fitness author Menno Henselmans discusses with Jeff the natural muscular potential of women and training and nutrition differences between men and women.    More from Menno here: www.bayesianbodybuilding.com   I did a video on gender differences on my YouTube channel! Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoUhE8TAGKM   Follow me here: INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/jeffnippard SNAPCHAT http://snapchat.com/add/jeffnippard FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER http://twitter.com/jeffnippard YOUTUBE http://bit.ly/subicecream4prs   Please leave a rating and review on iTunes! I hope you like the episode!