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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 Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#300: Q&A Session 30
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
Brad, Alberto, and Brian answer audience-supplied questions about pre-workout nutrition, rest periods, belt squats vs. barbell squats, muscle maturity, sleep hygiene, volume, weekly calorie targets, and more. What do the coaches consume before and during workouts when they train in the morning? What is the coaches’ advice for those who keep having unsuccessful fat loss phases? If you are struggling with cravings, hunger, and/or feeling deprived during a fat-loss phase, what can help? Are belt squats better than barbell squats and leg press for a bodybuilder? If the coaches could only do overhead pressing or lateral raises, which would they choose? What advice do the coaches have for those whose sleep is very negatively affected when they are in a calorie deficit? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- Tips for pre-workout meals during prep for athletes who train first thing in the morning 8:22- How long is too long to rest between sets?14:02- If you are struggling with cravings, hunger, and/or feeling deprived during a fat-loss phase, what can help?26:52- Are belt squats better than barbell squats and leg press for bodybuilders? 36:35- What is muscle maturity? Is it something only older lifters get?43:47- Do the coaches include overhead pressing and lateral raises in all of their athletes’ training programs? If the coaches could only do overhead pressing or lateral raises, which would they choose? 53:03- What advice do the coaches have for those whose sleep is very negatively affected when they are in a calorie deficit?1:03:05- How do the coaches get their clients to buy into doing less?1:12:00- Do the coaches ever give clients a weekly calorie target instead of a daily calorie target? Selected Links From This EpisodeCoaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 GET COACHING AND COURSES - https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/Watch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj







