RP Strength Podcast

Nick Shaw
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On the RP Strength Podcast, RP co-founders Dr Mike & Nick Shaw breakdown tons of hypertrophy training, nutrition, and other fitness related topics. As a bonus, you'll get plenty of laughs as they go down various tangents on every episode!

  1. 58 MIN AGO

    Should You Get on TRT? Testosterone Myths, Risks, and Benefits | Dr. Eric Trexler

    Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition.   Dr. Eric Trexler's Testosterone Article: https://rpstrength.com/blogs/articles/testosterone-101    Dr. Eric Trexler's Links: Instagram: @trexlerfitness ResearchGate: Eric Trexler publications Twitter/X: @EricTrexler   Timestamps: *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:38bd9935-8e75-41fc-83d4-f88be01997e8-15" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 00:00 Intro, North Carolina and summer plans 04:27 Why testosterone and TRT have become more common 05:57 What testosterone is, normal male ranges, puberty, and low-T symptoms 10:27 "Optimization" vs medical need: should normal-range men push testosterone higher? 16:11 Why many men stop TRT and why the benefits can feel underwhelming 18:22 TRT vs steroids: what testosterone actually does for muscle gain 23:35 Testosterone in women, perimenopause, and masculinization risks 29:17 TRT adherence, topical vs injectable therapy, and the GLP-1 tangent 35:36 Are men's testosterone levels really plummeting? 46:26 "Natty or not," genetics, and why you can't reliably spot TRT use 01:02:41 How to naturally support healthy testosterone levels: body comp, sleep, training, diet, micronutrients, stress, and alcohol

    1hr 5min

  2. 4 MAY

    Why Mindset Alone Is Not Enough to Win | Justin Sua

    00:00 Intro + why Nick wanted Justin on 01:05 What a "process coach" actually is 05:13 Why mindset alone is not enough by itself 07:00 Consistency over perfection: friction, environment, and better systems 12:41 Why you should only change one variable at a time 16:05 Justin Sua's background: baseball, sports psych, and coaching journey 20:22 From coaching to the Browns, WWE, Google, and UConn 29:10 Applying these systems to fat loss, muscle gain, and body composition 41:59 Why advanced people have more flexibility, but beginners need simplicity 50:01 "Are you prepared for this moment?" Confidence, routines, and missed habits 52:40 Building a "feel ready" system with elite athletes 55:52 Why community and masterminds accelerate growth

    1hr 5min

  3. 27 APR

    What's the Best Training Split for Muscle Growth? | Dr. Milo Wolf

    Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Dr. Milo Wolf's Links: Instagram: @drmilowolf YouTube: @DrMiloWolf ResearchGate: Milo Wolf Timestamps: 00:00 Intro + Milo's current split: full body every day 01:18 Why Milo trains full body every day 09:01 Does high-frequency training beat up your joints? 11:06 Do you actually need to warm up for hypertrophy? 15:29 The best training split/frequency for advanced lifters  17:13 How many sets per workout is too many? 24:19 Should you train a muscle if it's still sore? 29:10 How to know if you should train more days per week 38:42 Best split for beginners, intermediates, and advanced lifters 44:00 Full body vs upper/lower vs push pull legs 46:25 How specialization changes your ideal split 50:30 Is cramming all your volume into one workout still worth it?

    54 min

  4. 20 APR

    Balancing Music Career Chaos And Fitness With Carter Vail

    Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Guest Links Instagram: @cartervailmusic YouTube: @cartervailmusic Spotify: Carter Vail Official links: bio.to/cartervail Timestamps 00:00 - Intro and welcome to Carter Vail 01:38 - Entertainment versus education in creator content 08:30 - Nashville engineering job and committing to music full time 16:30 - College football background and moving toward LA 21:22 - Training and diet realities while touring 32:17 - Finding RP content and improving gym approach 38:20 - Managing jiu-jitsu training with a busy schedule 53:50 - Writing the next record and creative process behind new music

    56 min

  5. 13 APR

    Coaching Bodybuilders Better: Corey Lindner on Technique, Division Demands, and Athlete Development

    Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Corey Lindner's Links: Instagram: corey_lindner OCB Team Page: Team Corey Conditioned Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and first-time guest welcome for Corey Lindner 05:21 Athletic background: track, high jump, and early lifting 10:15 Military and fire department experience 13:45 Transition into bodybuilding coaching 17:45 Going full time into coaching after losing the firefighter clearance 30:03 Coaching client breakdown: 95% female and how that shaped his approach 34:19 Meathead vs science-based: finding the middle ground on load and tension 47:00 How coaching detail changes from novice to advanced athletes 50:30 Why division-specific criteria matter, especially in women's classes 55:30 Where to find Corey and final wrap-ups

    58 min

  6. 6 APR

    Army Dietitian Reveals Why Soldiers Struggle With Nutrition | Gerald Ernat

    Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Gerald Ernat's Links: Instagram: @geraldernat RP Strength coaching page: Work with Gerald RP article: Inside H2F: How the Army Is Redefining Soldier Fitness Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and April Fool's Day 02:25 Gerald's day job: Sports Dietitian for the US Army 05:54 Common soldier nutrition myths: protein timing, extreme diets, and supplement nonsense 10:50 Why soldiers should NOT show up shredded to basic or Ranger School 25:22 Army Body Composition Program: how soldiers get screened and flagged 32:15 Gerald's backstory: losing 70 pounds after high school and getting into lifting 45:15 How coaching soldiers and online RP clients is similar 48:00 On-the-go nutrition go-tos and the protein-plus-fiber framework 53:45 Client success story and wrap-up

    58 min

  7. 30 MAR

    Caffeine, Tolerance, and Getting Your Pre-Workout to Work Again with Dr. Eric Trexler

    Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Dr. Eric Trexler's Links: RP article: Caffeine, The Double-Edged Sword Stronger by Science: The Lifter's Guide to Caffeine Instagram: @trexlerfitness ResearchGate: Eric Trexler publications Twitter/X: @EricTrexler Timestamps: 00:00 Eric and Nick's BEEF 🥩 06:53 Caffeine's prevalence in fitness 09:10 Eric's caffeine research background 11:04 Daily caffeine intake (1g/day of caffiene safe?) 17:30 Effective dosing by bodyweight and when high doses backfire 22:30 Tolerance and habituation: why your caffeine stops working 30:15 Caffeine withdrawal: symptoms, timeline, and how bad it actually gets 41:30 Caffeine sensitivity and genetics 44:00 Practical upper limits and sleep tradeoffs 48:00 Strategic caffeine use, deloads, and re-sensitizing 50:15 Different delivery forms: drinks, food, pills, and gum 53:45 Does caffeine Dehydrate you? Wrap-up and where to read more

    54 min

  8. 23 MAR

    The Science of Knowing When NOT to Train Hard (HRV) with Dr. Mike T. Nelson

    Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Dr. Mike T. Nelson's Links: Website: https://miketnelson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - What brings Dr. Mike back? 01:20 Dr. Mike's background and how he landed in HRV research 05:45 What HRV is in plain language 09:06 How training stress changes HRV acutely and across recovery 16:00 Deload timing: proactive blocks vs reactive adjustments 26:55 Athlete vs lifestyle stress: using HRV to decide when to push or pull back 39:30 Aerobic base, breathing rate, and resilience 43:45 Supplements and what actually matters 49:00 Device accuracy, nightly measurements, and low resting HR caveats

    52 min
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On the RP Strength Podcast, RP co-founders Dr Mike & Nick Shaw breakdown tons of hypertrophy training, nutrition, and other fitness related topics. As a bonus, you'll get plenty of laughs as they go down various tangents on every episode!

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  • Creator
    Nick Shaw
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All Materials Copyright 2019 RP Strength
  • Show Website
    RP Strength Podcast

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