Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (59)
Since May 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
49%
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About This Podcast

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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Staying or Switching? How to Choose Your Best Bodybuilding Division | J3U Podcast Ep. 229

Jun 07, 2026 25m

How do you know when it’s time to move up a bodybuilding division—or if you’re competing in the wrong one entirely? In this episode, we break down how to choose the right bodybuilding division based…

⁠How to Make Weight in Classic Physique Without Losing Muscle | J3U Podcast EP. 228

May 31, 2026 30m

How to make weight in Classic Physique without losing muscle, ruining your look, or sabotaging your contest prep. Making weight in Classic Physique is one of the hardest parts of contest prep —…

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

May 26, 2026 21m

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…

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

May 17, 2026 31m

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…

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

May 10, 2026 30m

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…

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

May 04, 2026 29m

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…

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

Apr 26, 2026 34m

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…

How to Build the Best Garage Gym for Bodybuilding | J3U Podcast Ep. 222

Apr 25, 2026 33m

Most bodybuilders waste money on the wrong garage gym setup because they build it like a general fitness space instead of around hypertrophy. In this episode, we break down exactly how we’re…

The 4 Contest Prep Phases Every Bodybuilder Should Follow | J3U Podcast Ep.221

Apr 12, 2026 34m

Most competitors don’t miss their peak in peak week—they miss it months earlier by running prep in the wrong phases. In this episode, we break down the 4 exact phases of contest prep we use to…

Can you bodybuild long term without destroying your health? | J3U Podcast Ep. 220

Apr 05, 2026 32m

If you want to build an elite physique, your health strategy has to evolve with your progress. In this episode, we break down how serious bodybuilders can manage long-term health risks while still…

Why Your Training Program Isn't Working | J3U Podcast Ep. 219

Mar 29, 2026 38m

Most lifters aren’t failing because they’re lazy—they’re failing because their training is overcomplicated.   In this episode, we break down what actually drives hypertrophy and why chasing…

Should Bodybuilders Use Retatrutide? The Real Pros and Cons | J3U Podcast Ep 218

Mar 22, 2026 41m

Retatrutide is getting a ton of attention in bodybuilding, but most people still do not understand where it actually fits. In this episode, we break down how it works, where it may help during…

How Often Should You Change Your Workout Split? | J3U Podcast 217

Mar 15, 2026 32m

How often should you actually change your workout split — and is switching too soon killing your progress? In this episode, we break down the real science behind exercise rotation vs. repeatability,…

How to Fix Stalled Lifts for Hypertrophy | J3U Podcast Ep. 216

Mar 05, 2026 28m

If your lifts stop progressing, the worst mistake you can make is assuming you’re actually stalled. In this episode, I walk through how I diagnose stalled training performance in physique athletes…

Most Lifters Don't Train Hard Enough | Steve Hall | J3U Podcast Ep. 215

Mar 04, 2026 1h 12m

Most lifters aren’t limited by science — they’re limited by how hard they actually train. In this episode, we break down what truly drives hypertrophy from a real coaching perspective — beyond theory…

The Real Reason You Keep Getting Injured in the Gym | J3U Podcast Ep. 214

Mar 03, 2026 28m

The fastest way to stall your physique isn’t diet—it’s getting injured and losing training time. In this episode, we break down the most common bodybuilding injury patterns (elbows, knees, low back,…

The Truth About Cutting Right After a Growth Phase (You Don't Need to Wait) | J3U Podcast Ep. 213

Mar 02, 2026 30m

Most lifters “maintain” after a bulk—and accidentally lose more progress than they realize. In this episode, we break down what actually determines whether you keep muscle after a growth phase:…

S1E212 When Your Growth Phase Is Killing Your Gains (And How to Know It's Over) | J3U Podcast Ep. 212

Feb 27, 2026 31m

If your week-to-week visuals suddenly tank, you’re not “still growing”—you’re stacking dieting debt. In this episode, we break down the earliest signs your growth phase has stopped being…

2026 Muscle Growth: Fixing the Mistakes Everyone Made Last Year | J3U Podcast Ep. 211

Feb 01, 2026 36m

2025 was supposed to be the most science-driven era of hypertrophy training — but instead, much of the “science-based” conversation turned into rigid dogma. In this episode, John Jewett and Luke…

If I could only do ONE Exercise Per Muscle- Upper Body | J3U Podcast Ep. 210

Jan 25, 2026 40m

If you could only pick one exercise per muscle group to maximize hypertrophy, what would you choose—and which “go-to” movements are actually overrated? In this episode of the J3 University Podcast,…

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J3 University has published 100 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

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J3 University is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 31m.

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