In this episode we sit down with world-renowned muscle researcher Dr. Stuart Phillips from McMaster University to break down the latest science on hypertrophy — and how it actually applies in the real world.

We cover one of the most debated topics in fitness: research vs bro science… and why both exist for a reason.

We dive into:
• Light vs heavy weights for muscle growth
• Training to failure vs stopping at 1–2 reps in reserve
• Rest times (30 sec vs 2+ minutes)
• Holding muscle at maintenance calories
• Why programs matter less than the person doing them
• The most misunderstood research in physique enhancement
• What future muscle science will likely discover

If you want to train smarter — not just harder — this episode will change how you think about hypertrophy.

Whether you’re a bodybuilder, coach, or just trying to build muscle efficiently, this is one of the most practical evidence-based conversations you’ll hear.

Links:

PHAT Muscle Supps- www.phatmuscleproject.com

John:
IG: @teamgorman
Email: john@team-gorman.net

Lisa:
IG: @nutritioncoachingandlife
Email: lisa@nutritioncoachingandlife.com
Website: www.nutritioncoachingandlife.com

Info Stuart:
Email: phillis@mcmaster.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stu.phillips.587
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mackinprof/

In today’s episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with Natural Bodybuilder and Coach Ryan Irwin.

Whether you want to learn how to get the most out of your training or become a better coach, listen in!

• Who is Ryan Irwin?
• Bodybuilding competitor, show promoter, NANBF board, President
• Coaching athletes
• What’s your current coaching like now and role in natural bodybuilding?
• Q&A
• What are the biggest mistakes you see competitors make?
• What’s the biggest advantage you think competitors can get that they aren’t aware of?
• What’s the biggest mistake you have learned from coaching over the years?
• What’s next for you?
• Rotator cuff surgery
• Closing thoughts

Links:

PHAT Muscle Supps- www.phatmuscleproject.com

John:

IG: @teamgorman
Email: john@team-gorman.net

Lisa:

IG: @nutritioncoachingandlife
Email: lisa@nutritioncoachingandlife.com
Website: www.nutritioncoachingandlife.com

Info Ryan:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryanjirwin/
Email: ryan@impactactioncoaching.com
Website: https://www.impactactioncoaching.com/

In today’s episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with contest prep coach, competitor and author Cliff Wilson and talk about the evolution of his coaching journey. Whether you are a coach, competitor or simple physique enthusiast – this is en episode for you!

• Cliff intro
• Prior to 2010. Diets, message boards. Biggest lesson?
• 2010-2015. Diets, macros, 6 foods that work, email check ins. FB. Early IG. Metabolic Adaptation/Damage fear.
• 2015-2020. Conditioning standards, what happened? FB, IG, podcasts, speaking.
• 2020 to present. Video content, apps, social media, competition, bloodwork.
• Whats the next thing you feel will change in the coaching industry?
• Closing thoughts

Links:
PHAT Muscle Supps- www.phatmuscleproject.com

John:
IG: @teamgorman
Email: john@team-gorman.net

Lisa:
IG: @nutritioncoachingandlife
Email: lisa@nutritioncoachingandlife.com
Website: www.nutritioncoachingandlife.com

Info Cliff:
IG: CW Team Wilsom
Website: teamwilsonbb.com
Training App: Raw Intensity Training