RP Strength Podcast

On the RP Strength Podcast, RP co-founders Dr Mike & Nick Shaw breakdown tons of hypertrophy training, nutrition, and other fitness related topics. As a bonus, you'll get plenty of laughs as they go down various tangents on every episode!

Dr. Mike’s FULL Diet Setup: Macros, Pharm, & Training 12/30/2025

Dr. Mike’s FULL Diet Setup: Macros, Pharm, & Training Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 00:00 - Intro - kids are ruthless 14:45 - Dr. Mike’s full arc: time off > contest prep 28:30 - Cutting setup: pharm, Calories, steps, diet breaks 38:20 - How Mike found the “sweet spot” for his dieting setup 47:15 - Mike’s split 53:45 - GLP-1 stack talk (Tirzepatide/RETA) + “future of bodybuilding” take Happy New Year! /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/39566770

High Frequency Training WITHOUT Joint Pain 12/15/2025

High Frequency Training WITHOUT Joint Pain Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Five Nights at Freddy’s chaos 03:30 - Mike’s “performance” issues 04:44 - Cialis/Viagra as “pre-workout pump,” what it does/doesn’t do 08:30 - Post-photoshoot reset: diet/training overview + plan setup 17:41 - Arm/shoulder emphasis: training arms 6x/week + managing flare-ups 20:33 - The “heavy → moderate → light” 3x/week frequency model (with exercise variation) 39:14 - Why joints hate high frequency (and how exercise selection helps it) 53:13 - Wrap-up: holidays, deload timing, and goals for the next block /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/39412550

How To Train Over The Holidays with Dr. Derek Wilcox 12/01/2025

How To Train Over The Holidays with Dr. Derek Wilcox Its our Black Friday Sale! Huge discount on the RP Hypertrophy App: and on the RP Diet Coach App: 00:00 - Dr. Willcox - Dollar General Dr. Mike? (he’s stronger) 02:50 - What are the Highland Games? 07:20 - How to balance training for multiple sports 17:40 - How to approach nutrition during the holidays 26:40 - How to approach training during the holidays 34:30 - Why we adjust fluids and carbs while peaking 41:50 - …Back to training during the holidays 46:30 - How did you find a support system when trying to be the best in the world? 01:03:00 - Closing advice - What story would you want to tell people? Dr. Derek's Instagram: /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/39223325

Everything You Need to Know About Creatine w/ Dr. Eric Trexler 11/17/2025

Everything You Need to Know About Creatine w/ Dr. Eric Trexler Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 00:00 – How many PhDs (1.5-2.5)? +/- Medical Dr. 02:30 - CPR & broken ribs 04:30 - How Mike’s cheeks were shot off 15:54 - How fast does creatine start working? 23:30 - Top end dosage of caffeine 28:20 - Best form of creatine/dose 31:10 - Should you cycle creatine? 33:30 - Lower vs higher dosing 37:45 - Does creatine negatively affect kidney function? 44:00 - Does creatine help with brain function? 47:45 - What kind of results should you expect from creatine? 56:15 - Downsides of creatine supplementation 01:02:00 - Wrap up /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/39062070

Dr. Mike Ends The Controversy | Your Halloween Binge Didn't Ruin Anything 11/03/2025

Dr. Mike Ends The Controversy | Your Halloween Binge Didn't Ruin Anything Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 00:00 - Addressing the controversy 07:00 - GLP-1/weight-loss meds & food noise: Success stories 14:00 - Back to Halloween candy (descends into nonsense) 19:20 - Genetics & appetite differences, contest-prep parallels 23:00 - How your physiology influences your psychology when dieting 28:20 - Sports talk 37:30 - Getting back on track after Halloween (& holidays) /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/38895655

The Fatigue Lie: Low Reps Aren’t Always Better 10/29/2025

The Fatigue Lie: Low Reps Aren’t Always Better Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 00:00 - Intro / maternal relations / Nick’s prison name 01:57 - Lower training intensity vs. higher training intensity fatigue 08:50 - Different types of nervous system fatigue 13:45 - Beginners vs advanced lifters: why low reps hit different 29:59 - Practical takeaways: SFR, why 10–15 reps is the sweet spot 41:50 - Olympia recap & divisions 59:30 - Closing thoughts & consistency going forward /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/38827485

We Changed The RP Diet Coach App - Here's Why! 09/28/2025

We Changed The RP Diet Coach App - Here's Why! Dr. Mike and IFBB Pro Jared Feather invented a new belt specifically designed for hypertrophy training! Check it out! DISCOUNT CODE: VGRP Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. - 00:00 – Intro 00:18 – Dr. Mike & Mr. Nick Shaw’s new electro-country band 04:18 – Dr. Mike’s unrelenting, furious, and exotic love for the RP Diet Coach App update 07:44 – Version 1.5 is live; addressing community comments 21:00 – Counting ancillary macros (bread protein, almond protein, etc.) 28:00 – Flexibility within the app 31:10 – Salad dressing and Michigan football (RP philosophy?) 38:00 – How Dr. Mike uses the RP Diet Coach App /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/38382820

Huge RP App Updates 09/22/2025

Huge RP App Updates We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. (Code: VGRP) Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. - 00:00 Intro / Where's Dr. Mike 00:54 RP Diet Coach App update 1.5 13:12 RP Hypertrophy App updates 17:30 Versa Gripps Hyperbelt 20:55 When will Genius Shot be back? 26:36 New sports podcast /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/38299295

The REAL Reason Why People Train 09/08/2025

The REAL Reason Why People Train We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 00:00 Intro 00:14 Dr. Mike’s “Crusty Towel” / Bug Genital Anatomy Comparison 03:30 Why People Actually Train 07:13 Evolutionary Psychology Reasons for Training 13:10 How Attractiveness Works - Universals 20:37 What You Can Control - Culture vs. Environment 23:52 Pretty Privilege vs. Cultural Influence 30:35 Validation vs. Rejection 36:12 Modifying Your Appearance 42:00 Fitness → Confidence Loop 44:40 “Fake It” Fallacy / First Impressions Matter /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/38126600

You NEED TO KNOW About Pontzer's Paradox (ft. Eric Trexler) 08/18/2025

You NEED TO KNOW About Pontzer's Paradox (ft. Eric Trexler) 3 hour video interview w Eric- https://youtu.be/mQ5xPrGqtLg We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:45 Eric Trexler intro 7:33 Pontzers paradox 14:15 Why this might happen 18:24 Your brains insane efficiency 26:52 MORE steps won’t help 31:06 How legit is this research 34:42 Practical takeaways 40:53 How to calculate diet calories 48:36 Is super low calories unsafe 59:17 BMR vs RMR /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/37665530

Leo's Personal Transformation - Losing over 200LBS 08/04/2025

Leo's Personal Transformation - Losing over 200LBS We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:38 Leo intro 1:56 Leo’s weight loss 3:17 Food addiction 8:28 Giving up 11:39 His craziest meals 16:45 Psychological work before diet 23:46 How people treat you when fat 28:45 Dealing with injury 32:45 Trying Keto 35:14 Current diet 37:55 Lifting during weight loss 41:11 Focusing on the future 48:19 Advice for overweight people /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/37601115

What is Training HARD? 07/21/2025

What is Training HARD? We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 1:35 What does hard training mean 5:37 Load 11:14 Relative effort 16:25 Volume 32:25 Accumulation to deload 38:41 Consistency /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/37407255

Aesthetic Revolution #6 - Challenges & Stumbling Blocks Ahead 07/07/2025

Aesthetic Revolution #6 - Challenges & Stumbling Blocks Ahead We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:39 Recap 5:57 Age reversal updates 10:31 What happens when probs are solved 16:08 Stumbling blocks in the revolution 31:03 Hot hot girls interact with the world 38:25 Advanced virtual reality 43:58 Cybernetic enhancement 53:11 Vanity might go away 58:03 Body image healing /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/37289185

Aesthetic Revolution #5 - Anti-Aging, Longevity, and Gene Editing 06/23/2025

Aesthetic Revolution #5 - Anti-Aging, Longevity, and Gene Editing We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:17 Arnold joins the pod 2:50 Recap 5:24 Myostatin drugs 10:17 Age reversal therapy 20:23 Age reversal in older women 23:51 What happens when diseases are gone 34:44 Genetic engineering 42:36 Implications 50:30 The end of weight training 57:15 VR and no more biological humans 1:02:07 Your gains will get boosted /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36945405

Aesthetic Revolution #4 - Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Drugs 06/09/2025

Aesthetic Revolution #4 - Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Drugs We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 1:01 Revolution recap 3:55 Unattractive people want change 14:30 When diet and training doesn’t work 18:12 Facial beauty 21:40 Face Off 24:45 What’s coming 26:41 Surgical procedures 28:30 Cosmetic drugs 37:28 Age reversal 39:29 Scar removal 41:29 Surgical improvements 44:23 What will sports look like 45:55 Limp extension and contraction 52:35 Nick wants to look like LeBron 57:37 Body modification ethics /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36824480

Aesthetic Revolution #3 - The Future of Weight Loss & Muscle Building Drugs 05/26/2025

Aesthetic Revolution #3 - The Future of Weight Loss & Muscle Building Drugs We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:50 Nick’s daughter has a dance 1:59 Dr. Mike at da club 3:50 Last week recap 6:07 New drugs 7:15 Weight loss drugs 20:59 How many people are on GLP1s 25:32 Some people can’t grow muscle 28:45 Myostatin drugs 45:11 Higher protein needs 46:58 Low energy problems 51:50 Drugs that mime exercise /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36523850

Aesthetic Revolution - The Human Desire to be Beautiful 05/12/2025

Aesthetic Revolution - The Human Desire to be Beautiful We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:45 Nick’s fav Xmas gifts 3:39 Desire for beauty 7:57 How much is spent 10:15 Fitness industry is aesthetic focused 17:43 People inherently want to look better 21:42 When people try to downplay beauty 32:45 How aging factors in 37:31 What would you change? 53:25 AI contributing to the revolution /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36440345

RP CEO Mr. Nick Shaw Hates Las Vegas 04/28/2025

RP CEO Mr. Nick Shaw Hates Las Vegas We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:44 Sorry we’re late 2:35 Training while sick 8:20 Protein while traveling 12:04 Real coaches summit 15:09 The Vegas strip sucks 18:36 Shorter vs longer mesocycles 27:01 RP coaching changes 31:47 Diet app updates 33:32 Train bigger muscles first? /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/36293285

Intro to the Aesthetic Revolution 04/07/2025

Intro to the Aesthetic Revolution We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now- We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. 0:16 The Mr Nick Shaw shirt 3:07 Mike “stopped” swearing 5:32 Mike’s fattest 14:22 Mike’s surgery 30:18 The aesthetic revolution 41:31 The new drugs 49:52 Implications of age reversal and genetic engineering /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35983795

The Best Protein Source in the World? 03/24/2025

The Best Protein Source in the World? Check out Genius Shot at the link below! 0:35 The real Dr Mike 3:20 Finding protein during travel 5:15 Genius shot introduction 7:12 The taste 9:41 The flavors 12:20 BLG protein explained 22:17 Price 24:55 Use cases 35:35 Protein soda 40:00 Dairy and lactose /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35484010

Nick & Mike Recap The Arnold & Insane Fitness Stories! 03/10/2025

Nick & Mike Recap The Arnold & Insane Fitness Stories! Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:54 Meeting Arnold 9:37 Getting recognized in public 13:19 Experiencing the Arnoldc 20:56 Watching your family compete 25:07 Massenomics fixed the bathrooms 30:06 Arnold bodybuilding results 34:46 Best genetic of all time 38:38 Aesthetics revolution 42:50 Most amount of gear taken /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35587550

Should Everyone be Taking GLP-1 Medication? 02/24/2025

Should Everyone be Taking GLP-1 Medication? Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:30 GLP-1 and alcohol 3:42 Other benefits of GLP-1 12:30 What if you don’t “need” them 14:50 Benefits of GLP-1 list 17:20 Longevity promoting 19:52 Cardiovascular health and blood pressure 25:06 Kidney benefits 26:44 Neuroprotective effects 28:45 Gut issues 32:41 Anti inflammatory 36:27 Gut health 37:18 Mental health 39:26 Bone health, cancer, immune function 41:30 Visceral fat 47:00 Extending use 57:15 Pharmaceutical revolution /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35031840

All About Alcohol and Health 02/10/2025

All About Alcohol and Health Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:29 Mike’s new life hack 3:58 Michigan weather 7:27 Mike taken out of context 12:51 Nick and Mike hate alcohol 21:51 Nick’s first frat party 23:09 Negativity bias in comments 25:05 Alcohol explained 41:53 Last time Nick got drunk 44:51 Needing alcohol to relax 48:01 Mike’s coffee routine 53:28 Calories while drinking /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/35031705

Diet & Training Modifications on Weight Loss Drugs 01/27/2025

Diet & Training Modifications on Weight Loss Drugs Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:18 Taking weight loss drugs 1:30 Nick’s great advice 3:41 Training changes 6:00 Hydration considerations 10:26 Alcohol is a bad idea 16:21 Food late at night 20:03 Casein and ozempic 22:45 Junk food warning 30:39 Fatigue issues 34:20 Muscle loss 41:06 Obesity rates falling /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/34747055

What NOT to do in the New Year for Best Results 01/13/2025

What NOT to do in the New Year for Best Results Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:18 Mike’s fav movie 3:30 Michigan winters suck 6:12 Nick’s “evil” CEO business group 12:21 Who to ruin your new years goals 13:27 Biting off more than you can chew 23:27 Cutting out food groups 31:09 Discouraged by bumps in the road 33:22 Adding in useless stuff 41:48 No recovery or downtime 46:26 Spending too much time in gym /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/34741675

How Much Protein Do You Need? 12/30/2024

How Much Protein Do You Need? Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:40 Everything was illegal in the Soviet Union 3:40 Fake Xmas trees 7:05 Mike doesn’t do gifts 9:49 Protein controversy 15:15 Our recommendation explained 26:00 Simplicity 33:53 FDA guidelines 43:33 The upper end of protein consumption /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/34631615

Hypertrophy Training is Nuanced 12/16/2024

Hypertrophy Training is Nuanced Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:57 Nick is stupid according to IG 3:15 Anything over ten reps is fatiguing!? 13:31 Are you actually advanced 30:37 Mike’s latest pod with Doctor Mike 36:36 High reps and failure 44:57 Don’t clown yourself 48:13 Exercise selection and fatigue 51:21 Injury risk 54:21 Failure has a benefit /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/34448490

Biggest Training Mistakes We've Ever Made 12/02/2024

Biggest Training Mistakes We've Ever Made Our Black Friday & Cyber Monday SALE is LIVE! Ready to crush your goals AND keep your wallet swole? RP Hypertrophy App: $179.99 for 6 months (Normally $199.99 — Save 10%!) $249.99 for 1 year (Normally $299.99 — Save $50!) 👉 Get the Hypertrophy App Here- https://rpstrength.com/BFCMH RP Diet Coach App: Only $79.99/year (Normally $99.99 — Save 20%!) 👉 Get the Diet Coach App Here- https://rpstrength.com/BFCMD 0:18 Rolls Royce problems 2:32 Mike’s training updates 5:18 Mike’s getting his blackbelt 8:17 Biggest training mistakes from Mike 14:26 How Mike hurt himself from training 16:45 NIck’s PT experience 19:38 Nick’s biggest training mistake 25:30 Should young lifters focus on heavy compounds 35:05 Forgetting how little other people know 42:25 What do the best actually know 47:45 Low bar squatting mistake 53:56 What is the pump /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33984182

Biggest Dieting Mistake We've Ever Made...? 11/18/2024

Biggest Dieting Mistake We've Ever Made...? Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag a pair and save 15% w code MIKE15! 0:31 Podcasts killing old media 10:38 Strength and conditioning for sport explained 20:33 Mike’s biggest nutrition mistake 36:10 Coaching dreamer bulks 39:19 Optimal body fat to bulk 49:32 Case to dreamer bulk 58:00 Not chasing scale weight 1:04:55 Nick’s biggest diet mistake /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33809607

It's Easier to Maintain Muscle than you think! 11/04/2024

It's Easier to Maintain Muscle than you think! Thanks a ton for supporting RP and tuning into the podcast! Want to get even more jacked? Grab the for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the to nail your nutrition. We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. Snag the new RP Versa Gripps! 0:15 Mike has doubts 4:27 Olympia recap 12:59 Mike’s surprising muscle retention 27:03 Its hard to lose muscle 37:19 Nick loves dirt pudding 38:51 How to easily maintain muscle 51:26 Nutrition and lifestyle components 1:08:30 How to come back to training after a break /episode/index/show/rppodcast/id/33573212

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