Nexus Unloaded

Based on our coaches' and clients' experiences, here are a few things you should and shouldn't do during powerlifting prep / peak / comp.   TIMESTAMPS 6:15 Dealing with failing a lift during prep 19:13 "Peaking too...

Here are some misconceptions lifters have about food volume and surplus struggles, and you can get around them.   TIMESTAMPS  19:20 Eating in a surplus isn't always easy 26:58 Some good (& not-so-good)...

What might the sliding scale of muscle mass vs. SBD/strength performance look like?   TIMESTAMPS 7:45 More muscle = More strength? 15:45 How hypertrophy typically works 23:05 It's not isolated / mutually...

This week the boys discuss the importance of maintaining "health" even in a strength sport, and commonly overlooked indirect performance inhibitors.   TIMESTAMPS 5:33 Gym updates / training...

Ok, we know programs should be fine-tuned to each lifter. But where do you actually start, and what might this process look like?   TIMESTAMPS 2:15 Caffeine: gum, drink... & suppository? 9:48 The cons of...

This week Will & Zac explore how individualised programs should be, and at what point it matters (...or not).   TIMESTAMPS 6:28 The aim of individualisation 13:58 Do things always need to...

How much does minimal effective dose (M.E.D.) factor into your training/life, and what might it look like in a program?   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 "Hip" lingo & tooth problems 11:26 M.E.D. is lower than you think 20:01 How...

Nexus nutrition coach Jordan joins us on the couch... chatting all things from her love of music and sport, to which animals she could take in a fight.   TIMESTAMPS 4:40 Love of plane crashes & bin...

What does it take to appropriately set expectations before a prep, to set yourself up for the highest chance of success? In reality, the answer is - longer/more than you think.   TIMESTAMPS 8:52 You can't be "always...

Mikki, Will & Zac take a moment to reflect on what 2022 brought - fitness, life and business wise - as well as looking ahead to 2023. What have we got cooking, for you to look forward to?   TIMESTAMPS 3:15 Zac...

Nexus strength coach Josh joins us on the couch... chatting all things from his childhood AFL career, to Will hunting birds on an island.   TIMESTAMPS 5:19 Josh's long list of sports & jobs 11:17 How Josh...

This week we get to know gym manager / strength coach Alex - where he came from, his life experiences including two heart surgeries, and what he does within Nexus today.   TIMESTAMPS 5:01 Who Alex is, in & out of...