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⁠Should You Count Trace Protein? (Most Bodybuilders Get This Wrong) | J3U Podcast Ep. 227

Are trace protein and trace macros actually ruining your macro tracking? In this episode, we break down whether bodybuilders should count trace protein, how meal frequency really impacts muscle growth, and why food variety may matter more than you think. We also dive into acne on cycle, high estrogen before a first cycle, and blood pressure management for enhanced athletes. If you want more episodes like this — where we translate research into practical coaching decisions — subscribe and follow along each week.   🎟️ Save 20% on ANY J3U Program with code J3UPOD 👉 https://j3u.site [https://j3u.site] 🎓 Courses Level 1 — Foundations of Evidence-Based Bodybuilding → https://j3u.site/level1 [https://j3u.site/level1] Applied Hypertrophy Optimization → https://j3u.site/aho [https://j3u.site/aho] Female Physique Module → https://j3u.site/female [https://j3u.site/female] All J3U Programs 🏋️‍♀️ Hourglass (Female): https://j3u.site/hourglass [https://j3u.site/hourglass] 💪 X-Frame (Male & Female): https://j3u.site/xframe [https://j3u.site/xframe] 🏆 Olympia Prep: https://j3u.site/olympia [https://j3u.site/olympia] 🏋️ Get Coaching From J3U https://j3u.site/coaching [https://j3u.site/coaching]   💪 Join the Community 📩 Weekly education emails → https://j3u.site/newsletter [https://j3u.site/newsletter] 🧠 Coaching forums → https://j3u.site/forum [https://j3u.site/forum] 👨‍⚕ Marek Health Comprehensive blood work analysis and professional medical guidance 10% off your first comprehensive J3U panel + additional markers Code: J3U Affiliate link: https://marekhealth.com/J3U [https://marekhealth.com/J3U]   Follow Luke https://www.instagram.com/noswitchfitness?igsh=MTQydDN2bzF4c3oxYw== [https://www.instagram.com/noswitchfitness?igsh=MTQydDN2bzF4c3oxYw==]   Follow John  https://www.instagram.com/johnjewett3?igsh=cDgyd2N2YnI1dXoy

Best Training Split for Muscle Growth (Upper Lower vs PPL) | J3U Podcast Ep. 226

Still stuck wondering if upper/lower or push-pull-legs is actually best for muscle growth? In this episode, we break down what actually matters when choosing a training split, how much volume you really need, and why the “best” split depends on your recovery, weak points, and goals. We also cover whether cardio hurts leg growth, how often to train body parts, and what to do if recovery or sleep is limiting progress. If you want more episodes like this — where we translate research into practical coaching decisions — subscribe and follow along each week. 🎟️ Save 20% on ANY J3U Program with code J3UPOD 👉 https://j3u.site 🎓 Courses Level 1 — Foundations of Evidence-Based Bodybuilding → https://j3u.site/level1 Applied Hypertrophy Optimization → https://j3u.site/aho Female Physique Module → https://j3u.site/female All J3U Programs 🏋️‍♀️ Hourglass (Female): https://j3u.site/hourglass 💪 X-Frame (Male & Female): https://j3u.site/xframe 🏆 Olympia Prep: https://j3u.site/olympia 🏋️ Get Coaching From J3U https://j3u.site/coaching 💪 Join the Community 📩 Weekly education emails → https://j3u.site/newsletter 🧠 Coaching forums → https://j3u.site/forum 👨‍⚕ Marek Health Comprehensive blood work analysis and professional medical guidance 10% off your first comprehensive J3U panel + additional markers Code: J3U Affiliate link: https://marekhealth.com/J3U Follow Luke  https://www.instagram.com/noswitchfitness?igsh=MTQydDN2bzF4c3oxYw== Follow John https://www.instagram.com/johnjewett3?igsh=cDgyd2N2YnI1dXoy

Do You Actually Need More Gear to Grow? | J3U Podcast Ep. 225

Most bodybuilders think they need more gear to grow… but that’s usually not the real problem. In this episode, we break down why many competitors stay stuck with the same physique year after year despite increasing PED doses. We cover offseason cycle design, lifestyle audits, recovery, GH use, side effects, and why better tracking often matters more than adding compounds. If your progress has stalled, this episode will probably change how you approach your next offseason. If you want more episodes like this — where we translate research into practical coaching decisions — subscribe and follow along each week. 🎟️ Save 20% on ANY J3U Program with code J3UPOD 👉 https://j3u.site 🎓 Courses Level 1 — Foundations of Evidence-Based Bodybuilding → https://j3u.site/level1 Applied Hypertrophy Optimization → https://j3u.site/aho Female Physique Module → https://j3u.site/female All J3U Programs 🏋️‍♀️ Hourglass (Female): https://j3u.site/hourglass 💪 X-Frame (Male & Female): https://j3u.site/xframe 🏆 Olympia Prep: https://j3u.site/olympia 🏋️ Get Coaching From J3U https://j3u.site/coaching 💪 Join the Community 📩 Weekly education emails → https://j3u.site/newsletter 🧠 Coaching forums → https://j3u.site/forum 👨‍⚕ Marek Health Comprehensive blood work analysis and professional medical guidance 10% off your first comprehensive J3U panel + additional markers Code: J3U Affiliate link: https://marekhealth.com/J3U

Why Most Bodybuilders Run Out Of Time In Prep | J3U Podcast Ep.224

Your contest prep can start falling apart before you even enter a deficit. In this episode, we break down the pre-prep phase and why it matters for getting truly stage lean without scrambling at the end. We cover body composition starting point, health markers, lab work, training setup, and the behavioral standards that need to be locked in before prep begins. If you want more episodes like this — where we translate research into practical coaching decisions — subscribe and follow along each week. 🎟️ Save 20% on ANY J3U Program with code J3UPOD 👉 https://j3u.site 🎓 Courses Level 1 — Foundations of Evidence-Based Bodybuilding → https://j3u.site/level1 Applied Hypertrophy Optimization → https://j3u.site/aho Female Physique Module → https://j3u.site/female All J3U Programs 🏋️‍♀️ Hourglass (Female): https://j3u.site/hourglass 💪 X-Frame (Male & Female): https://j3u.site/xframe 🏆 Olympia Prep: https://j3u.site/olympia 🏋️ Get Coaching From J3U https://j3u.site/coaching 💪 Join the Community 📩 Weekly education emails → https://j3u.site/newsletter 🧠 Coaching forums → https://j3u.site/forum 👨‍⚕ Marek Health Comprehensive blood work analysis and professional medical guidance 10% off your first comprehensive J3U panel + additional markers Code: J3U Affiliate link: https://marekhealth.com/J3U

Why You're Not Growing in Your Off Season (Fix This Now)| J3U podcast ep 223

Most lifters think they’re “growing” in the off season… but they’re actually setting themselves back months. In this episode, We break down the biggest mistakes we see—getting too fat too fast, poor sleep, inconsistent routines, and training decisions that lead straight to injury. If your off season isn’t producing real muscle, this is exactly what you need to fix.   If you want more episodes like this — where we translate research into practical coaching decisions — subscribe and follow along each week   🎟️ Save 20% on ANY J3U Program with code J3UPOD 👉 https://j3u.site [https://j3u.site]   🎓 Courses Level 1 — Foundations of Evidence-Based Bodybuilding → https://j3u.site/level1 [https://j3u.site/level1] Applied Hypertrophy Optimization → https://j3u.site/aho [https://j3u.site/aho] Female Physique Module → https://j3u.site/female [https://j3u.site/female] All J3U Programs 🏋️‍♀️ Hourglass (Female): https://j3u.site/hourglass [https://j3u.site/hourglass] 💪 X-Frame (Male & Female): https://j3u.site/xframe [https://j3u.site/xframe] 🏆 Olympia Prep: https://j3u.site/olympia [https://j3u.site/olympia] 🏋️ Get Coaching From J3U https://j3u.site/coaching [https://j3u.site/coaching]   💪 Join the Community 📩 Weekly education emails → https://j3u.site/newsletter [https://j3u.site/newsletter] 🧠 Coaching forums → https://j3u.site/forum [https://j3u.site/forum]