Listen "#242: Improving As An Advanced Athlete"
Episode Synopsis
Jeff and Eric discuss what they have had to do to continue to improve their physiques as advanced athletes. The coaches also share strategies other advanced athletes can use to continue making progress as well.
Timestamps
0:00- Introduction6:40- Eric had to wait 3.5 years to see if what he was doing was working13:08- What Eric did between his last bodybuilding season and the one he is currently in to improve his delts27:56- How Eric is going to improve the muscles he wants to improve while keeping his joints healthy and managing overall fatigue31:31- The importance of working on your posing36:55- How Jeff made the biggest changes in his physique as an advanced athlete49:59- How much more progress does Eric think he can make now that he’s 40?54:04- Experience gives you confidence58:09- Why the majority of Eric’s training is done on machines1:00:55- Does an advanced athlete need to be in a large surplus to make progress?1:10:23- Misconceptions related to age
Selected Links From This Episode
Bodybuilding Program Design (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/bodybuilding-program-design
Coaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/
Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass
Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vipWatch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
Timestamps
0:00- Introduction6:40- Eric had to wait 3.5 years to see if what he was doing was working13:08- What Eric did between his last bodybuilding season and the one he is currently in to improve his delts27:56- How Eric is going to improve the muscles he wants to improve while keeping his joints healthy and managing overall fatigue31:31- The importance of working on your posing36:55- How Jeff made the biggest changes in his physique as an advanced athlete49:59- How much more progress does Eric think he can make now that he’s 40?54:04- Experience gives you confidence58:09- Why the majority of Eric’s training is done on machines1:00:55- Does an advanced athlete need to be in a large surplus to make progress?1:10:23- Misconceptions related to age
Selected Links From This Episode
Bodybuilding Program Design (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/bodybuilding-program-design
Coaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/
Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass
Thanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vipWatch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
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