Why Some People Build Muscle Slower: Are “Non-Responders” Real? | Dr. Eric Trexler
RP Strength Podcast
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Guest Links Dr. Eric Trexler's Links: Instagram: ResearchGate: Research review: Timestamps 00:00 Conference travel, weight-loss non-responders, and the episode setup 07:03 What counts as a training non-responder? 08:53 Measurement error and why short studies can mislead 10:53 Replication and better individualized research designs 16:30 General response versus program-specific response 19:25 Why advanced lifters struggle to measure small changes 33:34 Can muscle fiber...
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Was Bro Science Right? | Dr. Pak
RP Strength Podcast
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Dr. Pak's Links: Website: Instagram: YouTube: Book: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and the case for revisiting bro science 04:33 Protein absorption and large protein meals 07:41 How much protein lifters actually need 11:36 Diet vs. training for body composition 15:23 The anabolic window and pre-workout nutrition 22:08 Why dirty bulking does not build extra muscle 24:22 Squats, deadlifts, hormones, machines, and failure 30:27 Fitness tribalism and muscle...
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How to Use Drop Sets to Build Muscle in Less Time | Dr. Milo Wolf
RP Strength Podcast
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Dr. Milo Wolf's Links: YouTube: Instagram: ResearchGate: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and RP app research preview 06:29 What drop sets are and why they work 10:17 Drop sets vs. myo-reps, rest-pause, and supersets 15:18 The warm-up debate for older and advanced lifters 25:22 Drop-set research and time savings 27:09 How to structure drop sets and reduce the weight 31:35 Best rep ranges, discomfort, and training to failure 35:10 The best exercises and gym setups...
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Opera Singer to Viral Viking: Big Brev's Story
RP Strength Podcast
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Big Brev's Links: StudioBrev: Bass Singer Academy: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Link hub: Timestamps 00:00 Intro and who Big Brev is 00:21 Opera singer, voice teacher, RP athlete, and influencer background 01:10 Starting on TikTok and discovering social media reach 02:03 The viral "Yo Ho" sea-shanty moment and 14 billion streams 03:07 Record-label attention, internet virality, and not overthinking cringe 05:17 Authenticity, Viking covers, and handling...
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Dr. Pak on Aggressive Fat Loss Without Crash Dieting
RP Strength Podcast
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Dr. Pak's Links: Website: Instagram: YouTube: Book: Train Smarter, Not Longer: The Minimum Effective Dose for Muscular Development - Timestamps 00:00 Intro, Dr. Pak's Greek rap album 01:38 Summer shredding and why aggressive fat loss is on the table 02:25 Slow fat loss, lean mass retention, and the classic deficit research 03:47 Why a 700-800 calorie deficit can make sense for average lifters 08:25 Controlled aggressive dieting versus crash dieting...
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Colton Engelbrecht on Chasing the Heaviest Deadlift Ever
RP Strength Podcast
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Guest Links Colton Engelbrecht's Links: Instagram: Timestamps 00:00 Intro and why Colton's lifts look unreal 01:18 Colton's Instagram and current size 02:07 Best lifts, 1,100-pound deadlifts, and fake-plate reactions 07:47 Growing up in South Africa and early sports background 09:45 Getting into lifting through CrossFit and Olympic lifting 12:32 First powerlifting meets, early totals, and record chasing 18:04 Self-coaching, research, high-rep training, and...
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TRT: Benefits, Risks, and Realistic Expectations | Dr. James Hoffman
RP Strength Podcast
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Dr. James Hoffmann's Links: Instagram: @rpdrjames Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Dr. James returns for Men’s Health Month 01:24 James’ upcoming TRT guide and why the topic matters 03:29 Why TRT is becoming more mainstream and less taboo 05:03 What counts as TRT vs. recreational/performance-enhancing use 07:10 TRT as testosterone replacement therapy and medical supervision 08:16 Finding the right dose: benefits, risks, and side effects 10:00 When...
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The Aesthetic Revolution - Dr. Mike on Why Vanity Is Not Always Bad
RP Strength Podcast
Get The Aesthetic Revolution: Book: Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Timestamps 00:00 Intro and Dr. Mike's book release 03:23 The Aesthetic Revolution and why the title uses "vanity" 05:48 When vanity is toxic versus useful 10:58 Why so many clients really want to look better 12:33 What the book covers: training, diet, surgery, drugs, and support 13:23 Self-image, compliments, and accepting appearance changes 16:24 RP transformation stories and social treatment after weight loss...
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How Much Do You Really Need To Warm-Up? | Dr. Milo Wolf
RP Strength Podcast
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Guest Links Dr. Milo Wolf's Links: Website/Coaching: App: YouTube: Instagram: Timestamps 00:00 Intro and why warmups matter 00:46 Why warmups may be overrated for hypertrophy 03:21 General vs specific warmups and static vs dynamic stretching 04:41 Static stretching and short-term performance tradeoffs 07:25 Stretching and injury-prevention evidence 10:08 FIFA 11, strength training, plyometrics, and multi-part warmups 11:42 Why plyometrics can build resilience 15:55...
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Why Drugs Did Not Break Every Record at the Enhanced Games With Dr. Derek Wilcox
RP Strength Podcast
A bonus episode on The Enhanced Games! A treat for being such a jacked, good looking, and smart listener like you, Greg! Yes, we can see you through your webcam... Please stop doing that thing with Capri-Suns! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. Guest Links Dr. Derek Wilcox's Links: Website/Coaching: RP Coaching: Instagram: Timestamps 00:00 Intro and what the Enhanced Games are 02:01 Why "enhanced" does not mean a drug free-for-all 03:49 Transparency, bloodwork, and the...
info_outlineWant to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition.
Dr. Pak's Links:
- Website: drpak.com
- Instagram: @dr__pak
- YouTube: @Dr__Pak
- Book: Train Smarter, Not Longer: The Minimum Effective Dose for Muscular Development - https://us.humankinetics.com/products/train-smarter-not-longer?srsltid=AfmBOopPR3bytn6NJ-_TUdH_akLG-d9p6Nry1ntEClMBy3P0C5CoIFZE
Timestamps
00:00 Intro, Dr. Pak's Greek rap album
01:38 Summer shredding and why aggressive fat loss is on the table
02:25 Slow fat loss, lean mass retention, and the classic deficit research
03:47 Why a 700-800 calorie deficit can make sense for average lifters
08:25 Controlled aggressive dieting versus crash dieting
10:11 The psychology of getting the diet over with sooner
12:09 The maintenance rebound risk after a hard cut
13:33 Who aggressive dieting is for, and who should stay slower
17:43 Body-composition research, bodybuilding prep, and lean mass loss context
29:31 The real muscle-retention priorities: lifting, protein, stress, and creatine
34:18 Mindset, training performance, and not overreacting to one bad session
39:28 Deficit ceilings, real-life calorie buffers, and using the RP Diet Coach App
41:37 Why the post-diet maintenance plan matters
47:13 Pak's book, where to find it, and closing thoughts