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The Missing Piece in Your Hypertrophy Training
Most people don’t struggle to build muscle because they need a new program, they struggle because they’ve never learned how to truly train for hypertrophy. At The Hypertrophy Standard Seminar, John and the Power Athlete crew break down the real drivers of muscle growth, from mechanical tension and movement execution to nutrition, recovery, and training intensity. This isn’t theory for the internet. It’s hands-on coaching designed to help lifters train harder, execute better, and finally understand what it takes to build real size and strength.
Ep 859 – The Hypertrophy Playbook
This isn’t another hypertrophy podcast filled with recycled bro science and influencer BS. It’s a handpicked compilation of the most hard-hitting muscle-building lessons ever dropped on Power Athlete Radio, earned through decades under the bar and forged by lifters who actually look like they train. Featuring insights from Jay Cutler, Antonio Squillante, John Welbourn, and other heavy hitters in the Power Athlete ranks, this episode delivers what works when the goal is real size, not just a temporary pump.
There’s No Substitute for Trampoline Sprints
Speed isn’t just about running faster, it’s about force, timing, and control. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, explains how trampoline sprints train all three, helping you build power and resilience with every step.
Ep 858 – From Effort to Size: The Hypertrophy Standard Explained
Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik joins John to break down what’s really holding most athletes back from building size, why typical hypertrophy training falls short and exactly how the upcoming Hypertrophy Standard Seminar at Power Athlete HQ (May 29–30, 2026) is designed to fix it.
Ep 849 – Hard-Earned Hypertrophy Lessons
John sits down with resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, to share the hard-earned hypertrophy lessons they wish they’d known starting out. From mistakes that kill gains to strategies that actually work. Tune in for tips on building muscle, strength, and resilience.
Ep 845 – What 30 Years Under the Bar Teaches You About Hypertrophy
We revisit one of our most listened-to hypertrophy conversations as John sits down with resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, to share the hypertrophy lessons they wish they knew starting out. From mastering heavy compound lifts and smart progressive overload to avoiding junk volume and pre-workout traps, these battle-tested strategies will save you years of wasted effort in the gym, and help you build thick, head-turning slabs of muscle faster than you thought possible.
Ep 828 – Hypertrophy 101: Lessons From the Iron Trenches
John and Arash share the hypertrophy lessons they wish they knew starting out. From mastering compound lifts and progressive overload to avoiding junk volume and caffeine traps, these battle-tested insights will save you years of wasted effort in the gym.
Triggering Your Gainz
A couple of bite-sized tips ago, we dove deep on our mantra “Flesh Builds Flesh”, explaining why…
Ep 684 – Jacked By Science w/ Dr Tom Incledon
Let the Gains Begin! The phenomenal Dr Tom Incledon returns to talk muscle building research. John and…
Ep 658 – Mo’ Muscle, Less Problems w/ Dr Gabrielle Lyon
Your meatsuit is not only attractive, it’s your first line of defence to illness. If you were…
