3D Muscle Journey
3D Muscle Journey
The 5 natural bodybuilding and powerlifting coaches from 3D Muscle Journey come together for conversations dissecting the art and science of muscle and strength. Be a fly on the wall as this collective of coaches discuss the ins and outs of helping athletes reach their potential on the stage, platform and in their personal lives. Dedication. Discipline. Desire. #Team3DMJ
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Nov 19, 2020 • 1h 31min
#165: Appetite Manipulation
Eric, Brad, and Steve discuss strategies you can use to manipulate your appetite to help you achieve your goals. How has 3DMJ's approach to nutrition changed over the years? How important is "structure" when trying to gain weight? If you're struggling to eat enough calories, what are some simple things you can do to increase [...]
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Nov 5, 2020 • 1h 25min
#164: Why Bodybuilders Binge
Eric, Alberto, and Amanda have an in-depth conversation about bingeing. They discuss causes, reactions, and potential solutions. What is the clinical definition of a "binge episode"? What is "Intuitive eating" and how can it be helpful? What is Eric and Alberto's experience with intuitive eating? What are ways one can develop awareness? What are potential [...]
Oct 22, 2020 • 1h 14min
#163: Our Coaches' Latest Training Techniques
In this episode, Jeff, Brad, and Alberto discuss how they program their athletes' training. The coaches talk about numerous training tools, how they keep their athletes' training fresh, and training quality. What is Jeff's approach to programming? What has Brad been doing recently to make his athletes' training more enjoyable? What are the coaches' thoughts [...]
Oct 8, 2020 • 1h 10min
#162: Insecurity and Bodybuilding
In this episode, Brad, Jeff, and Nick discuss insecurities and how they affect our life. They share some of their insecurities, what they do to deal with them, and talk about the benefits of insecurities. What got Brad, Jeff, and Nick into bodybuilding? Is it normal to have insecurities? How do the coaches create an [...]
Sep 24, 2020 • 1h 27min
#161: Principles of Injury Reduction & Management
In this episode, Eric, Nick, and Jeff discuss what to do when you're experiencing pain. They talk about what causes injuries, how to modify your training and lifestyle in response to pain, and helpful attitudes to adopt during the recovery process. What is an injury? How does our capacity in regard to volume and intensity [...]
Sep 10, 2020 • 1h 30min
#160: Q&A Session 16
In this episode, Brad, Jeff, and Alberto answer a wide variety of questions from the 3DMJ community. Topics covered include: Mini-cuts, refeeds, breaking plateaus, cardio recommendations, estimating your stage weight, and a lot more. If someone is new to resistance training should they cut, gain, or maintain their weight? Do the coaches prefer their athletes [...]
Aug 27, 2020 • 1h 8min
#159: Natty or Not, We're All Just Lifters
In this episode, Alberto, Brad, and Andrea discuss the decision all serious lifters face at some point in their journey, whether or not to use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). They talk about why they chose the natural route, why they continue to choose that route, and how the enhanced side of the fitness industry has changed [...]
Aug 13, 2020 • 1h 20min
#158: Plant-Based Nutrition for Lifters
In this episode, Eric, Brad, and Steve (the team dietitian) have an in-depth discussion about plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan diets. They cover why people choose to consume a vegetarian or vegan diet, vegetarian diets vs. diets that include animal meat, and key nutrients those consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet need to be mindful of. [...]
Jul 30, 2020 • 1h 13min
#157: All About Confidence
In this episode, Eric, Andrea, and Amanda (the team's mental health consultant) take a close look at confidence. They discuss what it is, what it is not, and how to become more confident. What is self-efficacy and how can you increase it? What is the difference between confidence and arrogance? What are some of the [...]
Jul 16, 2020 • 1h 17min
#156: Teaching Lifters How To Move Online
This episode is the most comprehensive episode to date when it comes to teaching yourself or others how to lift. During the conversation, Eric, Jeff, and Brad discuss the tools and strategies they use to teach their athletes how to lift and pose. What is the difference between an internal cue and an external cue? [...]
