The Revive Stronger Podcast New Research: Myo-Reps Versus Straight-Sets - Josh Bradshaw
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Mar 14, 2026 Josh Bradshaw, natural bodybuilding competitor, coach, and researcher who earned his WNBF/WMBF Classic Pro card, discusses his journey and mindset shifts. He explains reverse dieting, training frequency tweaks for quad development, and practical prep habits. He also summarizes his new study showing Myo-reps match straight sets for growth while saving substantial time.
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Focus On Professional Habits Not Outcomes
- Josh reframed goals from outcome-focused to process-focused by changing “I want to turn pro” to “I will do what professionals do.”
- He argues controlling daily habits and routines is more reliable than chasing an outcome that depends on competitors and luck.
Nail The Reverse Diet Right After Stage
- Nail the reverse diet immediately after a show to maximize productive off-season surplus time and avoid long fat-loss phases later.
- Josh executed a textbook reverse, kept adherence high, and began the offseason leaner with a larger runway to add muscle.
Private Emotions After The Stage Win
- Josh describes the emotional release after winning: he held tears during stage exit then cried in his car in the parking lot.
- He attributes the tears to years of sacrifice, stress, and finally achieving the goal.