382 episodes

Welcome to the Revive Stronger Podcast your go-to podcast when it comes to evidence-based training & nutrition practices.
Together we delve deep into everything related to training, nutrition, bodybuilding and much more. Talking to the brightest minds in the fitness industry, elite coaches, top tier athletes and dispensing world-class knowledge to the public. Coaches and trainees this is the podcast for you!

The Revive Stronger Podcast Revive Stronger

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 133 Ratings

Welcome to the Revive Stronger Podcast your go-to podcast when it comes to evidence-based training & nutrition practices.
Together we delve deep into everything related to training, nutrition, bodybuilding and much more. Talking to the brightest minds in the fitness industry, elite coaches, top tier athletes and dispensing world-class knowledge to the public. Coaches and trainees this is the podcast for you!

    How Pro Bodybuilders Train

    How Pro Bodybuilders Train

    This week I have a roundtable with Joe Jeffery & Calum Raistrick, both top UK bodybuilding coaches with a tonne of experience.

    We dive into how the pro’s really train & diet & what lessons we can draw from that.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    04:16 Is there a general pattern that makes a pro?
    10:22 Do pros need as many deloads and fatigue management
    13:35 Terminology and methodology of pro bodybuilders training
    16:51 How to structure training and how to get them to make changes
    22:56 What can we learn from pro bodybuilders?
    31:08 Are there any secrets?
    33:49 Are bodybuilding pros lying about their usage?
    35:54 What are the most important things to look for?
    45:34 Long-term planning
    51:12 How do pros eat?
    58:09 End of chat

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    Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/

    Primer Phase Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/

    __________________________________________________________________

    Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself!

    MASS (Research Review):
    • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD

    JPS Mentorship
    • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy

    Muscle & Strength Pyramids
    • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Evidence Of The Muscle Memory Effect & Anabolic Steroid Use

    The Evidence Of The Muscle Memory Effect & Anabolic Steroid Use

    This week Dr Alex Kolliari-Turner is on the show after a 4 year hiatus, where he’s published his exciting study looking at muscle memory, the impact of steroids & more.

    We dive deep into the outcomes of that, the implications for drug tested sport & much more!

    Timestamps:
    00:00
    03:31 Revisited what the study of anabolic steroid use was about and how it was conducted
    06:43 What is the muscle memory effect and is it impacted by earlier steroid use?
    18:18 Does past anabolic steroids use impact future natural hypertrophy gains?
    38:02 What do the findings mean practically? What does it mean for steroid usage in sports? Also in terms of natural drug-free bodybuilding
    48:06 Do people get steroids tested or is it on a trust basis?
    50:28 Health consequences and steroid use in the population
    54:38 How many people are using steroids?
    56:02 Social media, transparency and general awareness
    59:09 Gene expression after coming off steroids
    01:12:03 Untested Olympics?
    01:15:11 Drug-testing
    01:18:00 Summary

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    Our Ebooks!

    Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/

    Primer Phase Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/

    __________________________________________________________________

    Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself!

    MASS (Research Review):
    • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD

    JPS Mentorship
    • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy

    Muscle & Strength Pyramids
    • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG

    __________________________________________________________________

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    • 1 hr 21 min
    Training To Failure | Science & Real-Life Applications

    Training To Failure | Science & Real-Life Applications

    Unsure if you should be training to failure or not? Or if leaving some reps in the tank now and then could lead to better results? Well look no further as today I am talking to three leading authorities on the topic; Mike Israetel, Eric Helms and Zac Robinson.

    We cover the advantages of going to failure but also the shortcomings, whether or not the stimulus-to-fatigue ratio differs depending on the context for proximity to failure and finally giving you some practical advice on how to manage proximity to failure in your own programme.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    03:07 What needs to be said when interpreting scientific data
    05:35 Are there benefits of training to failure and if there are, why not always train to failure?
    11:26 Should intensity be the base layer for programming?
    Breaking it down and talking about things not being taken into consideration.
    21:57 When is training to failure and when isn't it?
    34:00 Relationship between training to failure and volume
    47:20 Acute fatigue, accumulative fatigue and smart programming
    01:06:08 Failure or volume, what to prioritise?
    01:10:33 How to use training to failure to get the best stimulus to fatigue?
    01:19:23 Why RiR training is still a good idea and general recommendation
    01:27:46 Any tools to regulate volume and intensity
    01:33:22 Summary

    References:
    - Exploring the Dose-Response Relationship Between Estimated Resistance Training Proximity to Failure, Strength Gain, and Muscle Hypertrophy: https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/295/version/383
    - Influence of Resistance Training Proximity-to-Failure on Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-022-01784-y

    Socials:
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    https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/
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    If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!

    Patreon
    • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger

    Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal!
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    __________________________________________________________________

    Our Ebooks!

    Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/

    Primer Phase Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/

    __________________________________________________________________

    Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself!

    MASS (Research Review):
    • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD

    JPS Mentorship
    • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy

    Muscle & Strength Pyramids
    • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG

    __________________________________________________________________

    When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form:
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    • 1 hr 36 min
    What It Means To Train To Failure

    What It Means To Train To Failure

    This week I talk to Layne Norton, we catch up and talk about his recent powerlifting competitions before digging into his time coaching, developing a flourishing business and much more.

    Timestamps:
    00:00
    03:16 Update on Layne's situation as an athlete and in general life
    08:39 Is Layne still coaching and professional career
    13:52 How Layne was able to make his information mainstream
    20:56 Is the athlete or businessman more important?
    23:56 Home gym vs. commercial gym
    27:58 Training to failure, how important is it?
    38:03 Study design on how to train to failure
    43:18 Misinterpretation and misrepresentation of studies
    46:51 Tribalism, dogmatism and extreme statements (AD)
    51:19 Unsolicited advice & idiotic comments
    56:36 Any chance of Layne returning to bodybuilding?
    57:44 What would training in a prep look like?
    58:33 Summary and what is Layne up to?

    https://www.youtube.com/@biolayne1
    https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/
    https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/online-courses/physique-coaching-academy/

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    __________________________________________________________________

    If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!

    Patreon
    • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger

    Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal!
    • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4

    __________________________________________________________________

    Our Ebooks!

    Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/

    Primer Phase Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/

    __________________________________________________________________

    Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself!

    MASS (Research Review):
    • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD

    JPS Mentorship
    • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy

    Muscle & Strength Pyramids
    • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG

    __________________________________________________________________

    When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form:
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Cheat Reps & Using Momentum For Greater Hypertrophy

    Cheat Reps & Using Momentum For Greater Hypertrophy

    In today's episode, I talk to Scott Stevenson and we dig into his updated thoughts on the research coming out on training at long muscle lengths.

    Everything from the mechanisms behind the growth, whether it applies to you the listener and how maybe to go about incorporating lengthened partials into your own training.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    02:14 Trophies and satisfaction after competitions
    07:13 Dog talk
    14:15 Lengthened partials and new evidence
    26:17 Eccentric, concentric, velocity and effort on lifts
    45:50 Cheat reps, sloppy technique and natural adaptations
    57:03 Experimenting with partials
    01:01:46 Is too much muscle damage a concern?
    01:11:03 Learn what you can do

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    MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/
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    https://prozis.com/JNvY - PascalRevive10

    __________________________________________________________________

    If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!

    Patreon
    • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger

    Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal!
    • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4

    __________________________________________________________________

    Our Ebooks!

    Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/

    Primer Phase Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/

    __________________________________________________________________

    Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself!

    MASS (Research Review):
    • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD

    JPS Mentorship
    • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy

    Muscle & Strength Pyramids
    • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG

    __________________________________________________________________

    When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form:
    https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    The Importance Of Fatigue Management

    The Importance Of Fatigue Management

    Mike is back on the show and we dig into his recent competition prep, the lessons, takeaways and what he will do in future. Before talking about social media and receiving and giving feedback to others and how to approach this.

    London tickets: https://revivestronger.com/london-23/

    https://www.youtube.com/@MikeIsraetelMakingProgress/featured
    https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/
    https://www.youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

    This podcast was sponsored by Caldera + Lab, but the opinions are my own.

    Get 20% OFF with our code REVIVE at calderalab.com.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    04:20 Post-show thoughts. What about the placing?
    10:01 What went wrong with the show?
    22:45 Stress and its impact on diets
    31:12 Refeeds and stress reduction. Depleting, diet breaks and much more
    44:38 Metabolic building, eating into a show?
    Fatigue management
    54:33 How to deal with not looking your best and what people normally do
    01:12:46 Online haters and how to communicate with people via social media
    01:26:04 Self-reflection and receiving unsolicited feedback online
    01:38:03 Closing thoughts

    Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe!

    COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/
    WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/
    MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/
    DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgT
    MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/
    SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shop
    FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger
    INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger
    NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5

    __________________________________________________________________

    Supplements:

    https://cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off
    https://prozis.com/JNvY - PascalRevive10

    __________________________________________________________________

    If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated!

    Patreon
    • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger

    Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal!
    • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4

    __________________________________________________________________

    Our Ebooks!

    Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/

    Primer Phase Ebook:
    • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/

    __________________________________________________________________

    Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself!

    MASS (Research Review):
    • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD

    JPS Mentorship
    • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy

    Muscle & Strength Pyramids
    • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG

    __________________________________________________________________

    When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form:
    https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 1 hr 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
133 Ratings

133 Ratings

Candice F7004 ,

Trustworthy info. Honest. Educational. Humourous.

I'm listening to the entire back catalogue and am being entertained and educated. Steve & Pascal have a great, natural, honest dialogue - both really make me laugh at times and they are both really easy to relate to. Much of what they discuss relates to the wider struggle we have in trying to make the most of our training without it dominating our lives, playing the long game rather than seeking a quick fix. They both walk the talk - or Squat it I should say.

VicDienekes ,

Super weird having a domestic abuser on repeatedly

50% of the past six episodes featured someone with a well-documented and public history of abusing a woman he was in a relationship with.

Creepy af to associate with that kind of trash.

Giving abusers airtime and amplifying them? you’re a trash person too.

jpc113355 ,

Top notch

A great podcast with good hosts and interesting guests, full of useful information on body building.

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