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We used fake gear...don’t do what we did | J3U Podcast Ep. 201

If you’re enhanced and you aren’t testing your vial, you’re not enhanced — you’re gambling.

In this episode, John and Luke break down the most common PED mistake they see: unverified compounds derailing entire offseasons. From swapped compounds and underdosed vials to lab markers that expose the truth, you’ll learn exactly how to spot red flags before they cost you months of progress.

Inside this episode:
• The real signs your gear is fake, not “under-responding”
• Why “my friend uses it” doesn’t mean it’s legit
• How labs reveal substitution and underdosing
• What to do when your cycle doesn’t match your results
• The only reliable method for testing your vial
• How to protect your growth phase and prep timelines

Whether you’re enhanced yourself or coaching enhanced athletes, this episode gives you the framework to manage PEDs with clarity, not guesswork.

Learn More with J3 University:
Coaching → j3u.site/coaching
Courses → j3u.site

Why Most Bodybuilders Burn Out in the Offseason (and How to Stop It) | J3U Podcast Ep. 200

When Health Talks Back, Catching Offseason Red Flags

The podcast has a new home. All future episodes will now publish on John Jewett’s YouTube channel, while the full archive stays on the J3 University channel.

For Episode 200, we break down the offseason red flags most athletes never pay attention to until they’re already stuck. You’ll learn how to read sleep, digestion, resting HR, blood pressure, and lab markers so you can adjust early and stay productive through your entire push.

Strong ≠ Big — The trap of performance chasing in hypertrophy blocks | J3U Podcast // Ep 199

Stronger Doesn’t Always Mean Bigger — The Logbook Trap

John and Luke unpack one of the most common mistakes in bodybuilding: confusing strength progression with muscle growth.

You’ll learn how to:
👉 Redefine “progressive overload” to fit hypertrophy, not powerlifting
👉 Track progress over 4–6 week trends, not week-to-week jumps
👉 Use execution quality to create more stimulus — even at the same load
👉 Balance volume, fatigue, and recovery without losing performance
👉 Spot when it’s time to deload or switch movements
👉 Build muscle through precision, not ego

 

📘 Learn with J3 University:
🔗 Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
🔗 Courses & Programs: j3university.com

The Offseason “Look” — How lean is too lean? | J3U Podcast // Ep 198

Episode 198 — The Offseason Look: How Lean Is Too Lean?

Trying to “stay lean” but your lifts won’t move… or bulking so hard you can’t breathe between sets?
John and Luke lay out the middle path that actually builds muscle.

You’ll learn how to:
👉 Set a weekly gain target (0.25–0.5 %) and plan 18–24 week pushes
👉 Use sleep, hunger, libido, pumps & performance as your checkpoints
👉 Avoid dirty bulks that wreck digestion and training quality
👉 Time mini-cuts and know when it’s really time to diet
👉 Keep cardio & steps in for health and work capacity
👉 Navigate travel and meals out with flexible dieting skills

Grow with intent — not guesses.

📘 Learn with J3 University:
🔗 Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
🔗 Courses & Programs: j3university.com

Female Growth: This Is Why You Stay the Same | J3U Podcast // Ep 197

Episode 197 — Female Growth: Why You’re Staying the Same

Training hard but not seeing the growth you expect?
John and Luke dive deep into why so many female athletes stall in the offseason — from underloading key movements to hormonal mismanagement and mindset traps that slow progress.

You’ll learn how to:
👉 Fix execution errors that limit glute and leg development
👉 Program for your division instead of following male splits
👉 Shift your mindset to overcome body image and scale anxiety
👉 Manage hormones for recovery, health, and long-term progress
👉 Set nutrition targets that keep you growing without overshooting

🎯 Learn how to train, recover, and grow with purpose.

Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses & Female Module: j3university.com

How to Become an Olympian | J3U Podcast // Ep 196

John and Luke unpack the decisions that delivered Shaun Clarida’s best look yet — and the repeatable principles behind it.

You’ll learn how to:
👉 Replace “harder cardio” with smarter NEAT and session quality
👉 Tighten training to fewer, better sets that hit harder
👉 Keep estrogen/support markers in a performance-friendly zone
👉 Build a peak that uses carbs + fluids to fill and keep the waist tight
👉 Standardize activity, posing, and check-ins so nothing slips late prep
👉 Create a coach–athlete lane where trust speeds decisions

📘 Learn with J3 University
🔗 Coaching: j3ucoaching.com
🔗 Education & Programs: j3university.com

Offseason PED strategy that actually scales | J3U Podcast // Ep 195

More isn’t better — it’s just faster to burnout.

John and Luke break down how to build PED strategies that sustain progress instead of stall it. From post-show transitions to escalation logic and rate-of-gain planning, this episode covers everything you need to make smarter, more productive off-seasons.

You’ll learn how to:

• Assess what actually worked in your last offseason

• Decide when (and if) to escalate PEDs

• Match your stack to your training and recovery reality

• Avoid the “blast and crash” trap

• Keep health metrics steady while you grow

🎯 Build smarter, not harder.
Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses: j3university.com

The coaching mistakes you don’t know you’re making | J3U Podcast // Ep 194

Flat or spilled—or just tired and inflamed?

John and Luke show you how to build a peak-week assessment that actually works: daily photo/weight flows, “matrix” ranges for food/fluids/sodium, and the cues that tell you when to push or pull back.

 

Plus: dealing with travel, lighting, leg-day timing, and athlete honesty so you don’t misread a look on show day.

You’ll learn to:

• Tell flat vs. full vs. spilled with confidence

• Use data (not vibes) to steer the peak

• Avoid common traps—lighting, stress, inflammation, timeline crunch

• Set non-negotiable check-in cadence that keeps you in control

 

📚 Learn More with J3 University:

• Work with a J3U Coach: https://j3ucoaching.com

• Level 1 Physique Coaching Curriculum: https://j3university.com/level-one

• Female Module: https://j3university.com/females

Build your next split based on what show day revealed | J3U Podcast // Ep 193

Your stage look is free feedback. Here’s how to turn it into an offseason plan that works.

John and Luke break down: needs analysis after a show, when to specialize, how to set starting volume/frequency, the “earn the load” progression model, and adding prehab and waist work so you grow without breaking.

🎯 Build the split your physique actually needs.

Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses: j3university.com

What this season taught me | J3U Podcast // Ep 192

Episode 192 — What the Season Taught Me
Every prep reveals patterns. John and Luke break down John’s latest season — from offseason setups to peak week decisions — and show how to run a season audit that strips emotion and builds better systems.

Takeaways include:

• Offseason training design lessons

• Why timelines matter more than motivation

• The difference between “flat but conditioned” vs. “full and competitive”

• How to apply judge’s feedback into the next season

🎯 A practical roadmap for athletes and coaches to keep raising the standard.

Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses: j3university.com