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J3 University is an online education and coaching service made for bodybuilding and physique enhancement. Our podcast interviews experts in the field of research and coaching to bridge the gap between science and in the trench experience. Come and empower yourself to a higher level of physique development.
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🎙️ Welcome back to the J3 University Podcast with John Jewett and Luke Miller.
If you're frustrated with your lack of physique progress, there's a good chance it's not your training volume that's holding you back. In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood topics in training: how volume really works, and why more sets doesn’t always mean more gains.
We’ll walk through real client examples, coaching systems, and the application-based insights that matter most when refining execution, escalating volume, and knowing when it’s time to pull back — or push harder.
Whether you're a coach managing athlete progress, or an athlete trying to troubleshoot your own training block, this one will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for.
📌 What you’ll learn in this episode:
— Why “train harder” and “add more sets” can be the wrong fix
— How to assess volume quality vs. volume quantity
— Red flags that tell you it’s time to dial back
— How to systemize execution review and progression
— What elite athletes do differently when it comes to managing training fatigue
— When to escalate volume (and when to leave it alone)
💡 If you're not growing, the answer isn’t always to do more — it’s to execute better, recover smarter, and assess more objectively. 🧠
Want to coach or compete at a higher level?J3U is built to raise the standard — and help you rise with it.
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Work with our expert coaching team to refine your training, nutrition, and recovery for long-term results.
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Master the complete physique process — from execution to escalation — with the systems John and Luke use to coach top-level athletes.
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For female athletes and the coaches who support them. Learn the frameworks and protocols that support progress without compromise. Whether you're building pros or becoming one, J3U gives you the tools to do it right.
👥 Let’s connectStruggling to decide if you should increase volume or adjust something else?
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Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke talk through the prerequisites for beginning a prep and give tangible takeaways for you to implement ahead of your next show season.
Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U.
J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/
J3 University https://j3university.com
Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrophy/
The Female Module https://j3university.com/funnel/female-module/female-module/
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Audit Your Timeline 02:30
Psychological Readiness 04:45
Lab Work 07:25
Patience 10:26
Environment 14:24
Fulfillment & Enjoyment 21:00
Finances 24:15
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke discuss how to maximize your post-show phase so you can be the best bodybuilder possible.
Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U.
J3U Coaching
https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/
J3 University
Applied Hypertrophy Optimization
https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrophy/
The Female Module
https://j3university.com/funnel/female-module/female-module/
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Setting Up for Success 02:05
Improving the Physique 07:13
Nutrition 11:40
Training 22:36
PED's 27:20
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke debunk the myths around rep ranges, break through the hysteria, and layout how you can efficiently use and view rep ranges. We had a technical difficulty so we apologize in advance for Luke's muffled audio!
Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U.
J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/
J3 University https://j3university.com
Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrophy/
The Female Module https://j3university.com/funnel/female-module/female-module/
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Tenets of Hypertrophy 02:10
Effort/Intensity 06:45
Anecdote 11:21
Choosing Rep Ranges 15:35
Lower Rep Application 22:22
Phase Based Adjustments 26:42
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke discuss the trending fitness modality of Hyrox and how if you're a bodybuilder, it's not for you.
We had a technical difficulty so we apologize in advance for Luke's muffled audio!
Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U.
J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/
J3 University https://j3university.com
Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrophy/
The Female Module https://j3university.com/funnel/female-module/female-module/
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Stimulus to Fatigue 04:59
Steps 10:20
Modalities 17:01
Cardio Timing 21:30
Guidelines to Follow 28:15
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
In this episode of the J3U Podcast, John and Luke cover how you can solve your fat loss stalls and better prepare for whenever that scale stops moving.
Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U.
J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/
J3 University https://j3university.com
Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrophy/
The Female Module https://j3university.com/funnel/female-module/female-module/
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Defining a Stall 03:30
Output 09:20
Deloading 17:25
Assessing Bio Feedback 24:00
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
John and Luke are joined by IFBB Olympian and NASM Master Trainer Andre Adams to discuss female labs, PED's, and how to progress your volume.
Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U.
J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/
J3 University https://j3university.com
Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrophy/
The Female Module https://j3university.com/funnel/female-module/female-module/
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Educational Journey 04:55
Bad Lipid Profiles and High Cholesterol for Females 12:55
Approach to AAS for Females 18:24
Medical Practice & Coaching 29:07
Do Stronger/Bigger People Need Less Sets? 34:53
Standout Training Issues with Females 51:20
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
John and Luke dive into what NOT to do when dieting and how you can maximize your fat loss phase.
Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U.
J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/
J3 University https://j3university.com
Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrophy/
The Female Module https://j3university.com/funnel/female-module/female-module/
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Initial Calorie Pull 05:38
Refeeds 09:30
Food Variety 17:00
Being Too Strict 24:00
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
John and Luke go through YOUR questions about and give you the answers you've been looking for. Check out the timestamps below to see if your question was answered🧠
Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U.
J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/
J3 University https://j3university.com
Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrophy/
The Female Module https://j3university.com/funnel/female-module/female-module/
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
T3 in the Offseason 01:19
The Peptide Trend 05:35
Fruit & Veggie Intake 12:40
Supplement Necessities for Bodybuilding 16:30
Glutamine Timing 20:10
Pharma Vs. Generic GH 22:25
Pull Day Programming 24:49
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
John and Luke breakdown some common yet important mistakes they see in competitors that end up derailing preps.
Have questions? Drop them below!
Want to learn how we create world-class athletes or become one yourself? Check out the links below at J3U.
J3U Coaching https://j3university.com/j3u-coaching/
J3 University https://j3university.com
Applied Hypertrophy Optimization https://j3university.com/funnel/aho/applied-hypertrophy/
The Female Module https://j3university.com/funnel/female-module/female-module/
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Managing Variables 02:00
Scheduling 05:10
Data Collection 14:06
Peak Week Preparation 18:43
Diuretics 23:05