The Jeff Nippard Podcast

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Low vs High Volume: Which Actually Builds More Muscle? (ft. Dr. Robinson & Dr. Pelland)

In this podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Josh Pelland and Dr. Zac Robinson, two individuals who I think are on the cutting edge of exercise science research. They both co

Aug 6
2 h 11 min

We Need To Talk About "The Stretch" (Jeremy Ethier's New Study)

In this episode, I talk with fellow YouTuber Jeremy Ethier about a new study that he co-authored that compared muscle growth when training with more tension in the length

Feb 1
22 min

How We Transformed Our Physiques In 1 Year (ft. My Brother, Brad)

Watch the youtube video of our muscle gain journey together here: https://youtu.be/PiYSbR2B85w

Jan 31
52 min

Why Long-Length Partials Are Good For Muscle Growth (ft. Dr. Milo Wolf)

Timestamps: 0:00 - How confident is Dr. Wolf in long length partials? 1:33 - What are long length partials? 3:25 - How good are long length partials really? 5:24 - Rese

Nov 17 2023
32 min

Training Minimalism: Can You Get More Gains With Less Work?

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:20 What is training minimalism & minimum dose training 10:25 - Minimalistic training for strength 36:36 - Minimalistic training for stren

Nov 11 2022
1 h 08 min

THE GREAT BULKING DEBATE (Mike Israetel, Menno Henselmans vs Greg Nuckols, Eric Trexler)

Timestamps: 0:00 Defining P Ratio & Important Background Info 3:48 – Mike Israetel Opening Statement (Practical Bulk Guidelines) 26:58 – Eric Trexler Opening Statem

Apr 1 2021
2 h 07 min

#46 - The Truth About Posture & Pain ft. Dr. Sam Spinelli

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:13 – current state of youtube and mainstream posture advice 3:23 – is there such thing as good and bad posture? 6:35 – science-based vs "

Feb 24 2021
41 min

#45 - How Important Is Failure & How Much Does Training Hard Matter? ft. Greg Nuckols

0:00 Intro 1:03 - How hard should you train? (Greg's answer) 4:19 - How important is failure for hypertrophy 13:55 - Is going to failure more risky or injurious?

Feb 16 2021
49 min

#44 - Volume vs Intensity, Hard Training & Progressions ft. Dr. Eric Helms

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:48 - What is hard training (concepts & definitions) 7:00 - Is there a "minimum RPE" for hypertrophy? 10:50 - Is volume or intensity more

Jan 18 2021
52 min

#43 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. Dr. Stefi Cohen (3/5)

This is part 3 of the "How Hard" miniseries where I'll be asking 5 different experts the same question: "How hard should we train in the gym?" Timestamps: 0:00 Intro

Dec 13 2020
1 h 01 min

#42 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. John Meadows (2/5)

This is part 2 of the "How Hard" miniseries where I'll be asking 5 different experts the same question: "How hard should we train in the gym?" Timestamps: How hard sho

Nov 6 2020
27 min

#41 - How Hard Should We Train? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel (1/5)

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Mike Istaetel about how hard we should train in the gym. This podcast will be part 1 of a 5 part series where I ask 5 different ex

Oct 2 2020
46 min

#40 - Advanced Training Techniques: Broscience or Legit? ft. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld about advanced training techniques for maximizing muscle mass including dropsets, accentuated eccentrics, supersets,

Apr 28 2019
1 h 18 min

#39 - What's Making Us Fat? Response to the Joe Rogan Debate ft. Stephan Guyenet

In this episode I'm speaking with Dr. Stephan Guyenet about the science behind what is driving fat gain. We also cover the "is a calorie a calorie" question, address the

Mar 30 2019
1 h 12 min

#38 - Slow Metabolisms & Reverse Dieting in 2019 ft. Dr. Eric Trexler

In this episode I'm speaking with metabolism researcher Dr. Eric Trexler about metabolic slowdown, reverse dieting, metabolic damage, rapid weight loss, crash dieting, st

Feb 16 2019
1 h 13 min

#37 - Bro Science vs Real Science (New Training Controversies) ft. Dr. Bret Contreras

In this interview Dr. Bret Contreras and I discuss the value of the smith machine, whether you can maintain squat strength without squatting, "powerbuilding", the mind mu

Dec 16 2018
1 h 38 min

#36 - Vegan Diet Science: Are Eggs Bad? Vegan Bodybuilding? Is Red Meat Bad?

In this episode I'm speaking with nutrition researcher and Director of Examine.com, Kamal Patel. We discuss the ethics of veganism, the potential benefits of a vegan diet

Aug 11 2018
1 h 35 min

#35 - How Much Training Volume Do You Need? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel

How many SETS and REPS per week is best for hypertrophy? How HARD should you train? Train to FAILURE? How do you track volume? Dr. Mike Israetel, Phd and I try to answer

Jun 17 2018
1 h 09 min

#34 - ALL ABOUT PROTEIN (How Many Grams Per Day & Per Meal) ft. Jorn Trommelen

Part 2 of my discussion with muscle metabolism researcher Jorn Trommelen. Here we cover how to diet to maximize muscle protein synthesis. This is an audio repost from my

Apr 4 2018
1 h 23 min

#33 - All You Need To Know About Muscle Protein Synthesis | Part 1 ft. Jorn Trommelen

Jeff and muscle metabolism researcher Jorn Trommelen discuss ways to train to maximize the muscle protein synthetic response. This is an audio repost from my interview on

Mar 27 2018
1 h 02 min

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This is the only guy that I fully trust about fitness. The reason? Because no matter what influencers and pros say, this man shows the truth by logically and scientifically breaking down a controversial matter such as sumo vs. conventional. I always go to his channel to seek out what is true about bodybuilding. Yes, influencers such as Alex train how they feel like training even if it’s not optimal and so do I. But knowing what is optimal or what is true is more important to me than just telling people that what works for me is optimal. Thank you Jeff, your a King.

phesoJ yerT · Dec 2022

I watched the following episodes from The Jeff Nippard Podcast: Volume vs Intensity, Hard Training & Progressions (ft. Dr. Eric Helms) Failure, Fatigue & Truly HARD Training feat. John Meadows TRAINING VOLUME & HYPERTROPHY: How Much Do You Need? ft. Dr. Mike Israetel I found Jeff Nippard probably a couple to a few years ago when I first started researching how to optimize my lifting sessions. I grew to like Jeff because he shares similar goals with me (balancing getting stronger with looking better), he uses a scientific approach to training, and he produces well-structured and quality content. I was drawn to this series of his podcasts because I recently started messing with the intensity-volume spectrum in my own training. Most of my experience has consisted of sets at RPE (rate of perceived exertion) 9-10, because I didn’t feel like I was working hard enough if I did any less. I found myself mindlessly pushing 8+ sets of squats/bench with 0 reps in reserve for 3+ hours and didn’t think anything else could be more efficient. The combination of my draining workouts and the fact that Jeff Nippard deemed it necessary to create a 5-episode series on the matter inclined me to give it a listen. Some questions I had before I started listening were: Can I get similar gains with a lower RPE? Would training with a lower RPE 4 times per week be more effective than training 1-2 high RPE sessions? How much volume is enough? How much RPE is enough? Should the same RPE be used for strength training and hypertrophy? The various perspectives that this series offered has developed my understanding of the topic enough that I am confident to change up my routine. It was too difficult to decide a favorite of the podcasts I listened to because they all contributed to answering my questions. Dr. Eric Meadows bettered my understanding of the intensity-volume trade-off, Dr. Mike Israetel gave me a grasp of the pros and cons of training to failure, and John Meadows emphasized the importance of beyond-failure sets. The knowledge I’ve accumulated from this podcast is in line with what I have experienced since I’ve started the Smolov program for squat and the Smolov Jr. Program for bench. Some sets feel like cake, but my strength and size gains have been tremendous. This idea of intensity vs volume is something worth checking out for all levels of lifters, as the answers vary based on experience and lifting goals. While my issue was being too intense, a lot of lifters, like Jeff mentioned, aren’t training hard enough. This topic is definitely worth checking out if you’re interested in bettering your understanding of training.

Harry jdrh · Jun 2021

I am far too novice at fitness to be listening to this podcast. Though I’ve been working out consistently for a few years now, I still feel like a beginner. However, the way Jeff interviews fitness scientists about studies and meta-analyses appeals to the nerd in me and makes me feel like I, too, can become a bodybuilder. Real scientists know there are very few concrete answers to these questions, and as such, you don’t leave many episodes satisfied with a solid conclusion. However, you are more informed and can choose how to use that information in your own fitness journey.

therapynic · Apr 2021

This is one of my go-to podcasts. I love the intellectuality of the podcaster, the guests, and the patience and ease in which Jeff takes to explain some of the more scientific content.

cmarzarella · Apr 2021

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