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Do you have any advice when it comes to getting buy in from clients or selling them on doing something different from what they were doing?

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What are your thoughts on BFR?

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I don’t believe I’ve see this covered, but thoughts on Range it motion for military/overhead barbell press? Seems like the majority of “big” dudes press down until their elbows get to 90 degrees instead of to their collar bones?

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Whats your opinion on the Prime fitness short bar regarding its width (18″ max width) to align with the lat fiber for a pulldown/cable row. I am thinking of making a purchase from prime fitness but not sure if I should get the long or short bar. The short bar is better for me because it can actually fit into my gym bag (Long bar seems impossible to carry around) but not sure if its too narrow.

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What major changes (if any) would you consider when training a female as opposed to a male or vice versa? Thanks!

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Little more of a fluff question! If/when you train listening to music, what would be your top 3 must-have songs on your playlist!

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Hi Joe, I want to train my delts and Arms 4 times a week. Can you please guide me on how to incorporate it into your current split, ie PPLPP? Thanks!

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I know you’re biggest carb meals are post training and before bed. If I’m unable to consume 125-150 carbs post training (get too full), should I add carbs to my other meals? Or should I just try to consume my carbs during my post workout and before bed meals? Thanks

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With so much data coming out saying Hypertrophy is best produced from higher volume, what would your particular argument to this be?
Why do you feel 1 all our set would be more optimal than 3 in the scheme of 2 drop down sets to failure following your first top set?

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I started using lying TRISx you suggested in previous Q&A and it fits perfectly. Can you please suggest execution tips/cue for 10/10 execution. Thanks

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I feel decline Db press less stable than incline Db press due to difficult to keep scapula down. Because of this I can’t load decline press appropriately. Please suggest for improving stability. I rarely seen you doing decline press in Videos, Is it really necessary to do decline press? Thanks!

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Joe, have you ever used your activations when helping performance/sports athletes ‘warm up’?

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When doing activations the idea being hard contractions, do you feel you can replicate the effect by doing higher reps?
Will the pump from higher reps suffice as an activation? Or are the contradictions not as efficient?

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Hey Joe, You are suggesting / following Hypertrophy phase (Strength + Metabolic work) and Devolume (Recovery) Phase. Are you considering period/ phase for learning movements / exercise execution for your best exercise? if yes, please suggest protocol for doing it! Thanks

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Would you suggest doing lying cable side lateral on incline bench instead of flat bench to specifically isolate side delt with some part of rear delt? Thanks!

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What do you mean when you say converging machine?

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Would you ever suggest using an activation as a “working” movement. For example, I use the “Joe row” at least once a week in my program. I have never felt my lats better while using the movement. I’ve started now to load it with 2 working sets. A top and a back off. What are your thoughts?

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a little but of different question this week. So, as a family man, how do you plan your nutrition? Does the whole family eat according to your schedule? I read a post of yours on instagram about selfishness and I thought it would be a good way to share your thoughts regarding bodybuilding and family. Of course in competitive season you have to be selfish in regards to food choices, but what is it like the rest of the year?

A1 activations

B1 seated leg curls – 3 sets, 5-10 reps
2 minutes rest before/in between top sets

C1 Heel elevates Safety Bar squats – 1 sets, 5-8 reps
3 minutes before top set

D1 walking lunges – 5 sets, 20-24 reps (total)
90 seconds rest between sets

**** all sets listed are working sets. Always take as many warm up sets as needed.

A1 activations

B1 incline barbell – 2 sets, 5-10 reps, 2 minutes between sets

C1 foam roller cable flys – 8-15 reps**
C2 smith machine floor press – 10-15 reps***
5 rounds, 90 seconds between rounds
**extend last 2 sets of flus onto presses
***extend last two sets with push ups on the bar

D1 machine preacher – 5-8 reps***
D2 incline cable curls seated – 10-12 reps
3 rounds, 60 seconds between rounds
***last set drop set

A1 activations

B1 reverse band Swiss bar overhead press – 2 sets, 5-10 reps, 2 minutes rest between sets

C1 lying cuff laterals – 2 sets, 6-20 reps, 90 seconds between sets***
***murder yourself drop on last set

D1 cable rear delts – 2 seta, 6-12 reps, 90 seconds rest between sets

E1 “Y” side delt raises – 10-15 reps
E2 standing cable laterals – 10-15 reps (including partials)
3 rounds, 45 seconds between rounds

F1 machine preacher – 6-8 reps
F2 standing “incline” cable curls – 12-15 reps
3 rounds, 60 seconds between rounds

all sets listed are working sets. Take as many warm-up sets as needed

A1 activations

B1 seated leg curls – 3 sets, 6-12 reps, 2 minutes rest between sets

C1 heel elevated safety squats – 2 sets,6-8 reps, 3 minutes between sets
D1 All the Chains split squats – 10-12 reps
D2 banded leg/squat press – 10-12 reps
2 hard-ish rounds, followed by 1 all-out round, 90 seconds between rounds

E1 walking lunges – BW for 5 minutes straight, no break

**** all sets listed are working sets. Take as many warm up sets as needed.

A1 banded dips – 5-10 reps
A2 single-arm preachers – 6-10 reps***
5 sets, 1 minute rest between super sets

***last 2 sets of preachers, both arms at the same time, and drop set both sets

B1 lying cable cross extensions – 6-12 reps
B2 hammer curls (you chose, bar or DB) – 8-12 reps***
3 sets, 1 minute between super sets
***drop set last set

C1 lying cuff lateral raises – 6-20 reps***
3 sets, 2 minute rest between sets
***drop set last set

***all sets listed are working sets. Take as many warmup sets as needed.

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Introduction

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When you increase volume for prep will you still do as many rehearsal/feeder sets leading up to your first rep? Also would you consider these “pre working sets” an increase in volume?

Do you believe only very advanced lifters work with one working set per exercise? I noticed a lot of people steer away from HIT training because the average person can’t produce enough “intensity” in their set and would require more (also stated by Bpak)

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hi Joe I’m about to start my first ever prep for the show/photoshoot can you please suggest me DO’S and DON’T s of cutting/shredded. For example what to eat/take right before stepping on the stage

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Do you take every “working set” to failure?
I noticed if I take my first exercise set to failure my proceeding exercises load is reduced substantially. Would you recommend not taking first exercise to failure or just continue with lighter loads on the next exercises?

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Sorry last question, what are your general “go to’s” for someone with anterior pelvic tilt.
Typically I thought it’d be something like strengthen hammies and core
Soft tissue release hip flexors and erectors

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hi Joe what are your thoughts on mini bulks and cuts? eg 4 weeks bulk 2 weeks cut

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Congrats to you and your wife on the new addition! I’m scared in advance for anyone who tries to date your daughter.

My left shoulder is in a complete state of lunch meat (labral tear and torn rotator cuff). Anything using a barbell (deads, squats, bench -obviously) is out. I need to keep my left arm as stable/immobile as possible for a little bit. How often can I train legs using leg ext., leg press, seated leg curl, walking lunges (and any other suggestions you have).

My second question/whining is I spent the better part of year bringing up my back, shoulders and triceps. And now I feel like it’s all going to go to shit while I recover. How would you suggest training my right arm and right side while my left shoulder heals? I’m worried about whacked out symmetry. I’m a woman if it matters in relation to doing a bit more volume. Do you believe contralateral exchange could help by training my right side harder while my left one heals?
Thanks again for what you’re putting into the world.

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I am 29 year old male. In 2014 I found out I had Testicular Cancer, had one removed, no Chemo/Radiation (thank god!).

I had my test levels checked a while ago and they were within “normal limits”…

I “look” like I lift and am happy with my progress, etc – but I can’t help but feel like I am at a disadvantage (to myself) in terms of progress I should/could be making.

Questions:
I am coming off a fat loss phase now (slow 16) weeks, would testing my levels NOW not be the ideal time for accurate levels?

If needed….TRT – best direction in finding a Trusted DR/Resource? Some that I have found – seem very “salesy”…

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Do you think there is a significant difference in training morning vs afternoon vs night time? I’ve heard that testosterone levels are highest in the morning, but you’re typically stronger at night etc. Your thoughts on when you think the best time to train in an ideal world would be much appreciated.

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If you wanted to increase volume as your way of getting into a calorie deficit for prep, how would you structure it? Same body part twice a day or more frequency spread out over the week?
If the latter how would you avoid over training?

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What are your thoughts on elevating the ball of your foot for a stiff leg deadlift.
Also supinated grip for dead’s as opposed to pronated?

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When you have a new client, what assessments will you run through with them to gather the appropriate information to write them a program and progress forward.

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How to determine maximum recoverable volume during high frequency training? I mean if I want to train my delts for 4 times a week then how many sets are maximum as well as minimum for the growth? Thanks!

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Hey Joe how do you determine your weak points?

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Also what shoe would you recommend for bodybuilding?

A1 Band activations

B1 single arm preacher curls- 5-10 reps
B2 banded dips – 6-12 reps
2 sets, 2 minutes rest between rounds

C1 lying cable cross extensions – 8-12 reps
C2 incline cable curls – 10-12 reps
2 sets, 90 seconds between rounds

D1 daisy chain smith extensions – 8-20 reps***
D2 DB hammer curls – 8-10 reps
D3 promates DB curls – 10-12 reps
4 sets, 45 seconds between rounds

***2-3 drops each set

*** all sets listed are working sets. Always take as many warm-up sets as needed