Q&A Answered with Will Ratelle: Training and Nutrition

00:00 Intro 03:17 Nicotine pouches – how much do you use? 06:00 Best Assault Bike interval protocol (4x4 and alternatives) 07:33 Which strongman movements transfer best to rugby? 09:32 How would you train military, police, and firefighters? 12:36 Best isometrics and eccentrics for strength & athleticism 17:10 Best way to build strength and muscle without sacrificing either 19:12 When should you lower calories during a fat loss phase? 20:27 How to break through an overhead press plateau 21:59 If you only have 1–2 strength & conditioning sessions per week, what should you prioritize? 23:12 How to eat more during a bulk (7,000+ calories) 26:57 Most overrated vs underrated exercises 30:58 Can front squats replace back squats for swimmers? 31:31 How to evaluate a strength plateau 34:08 What would you do differently starting your online business? 36:23 Best exercises for golfer's elbow 38:05 Pre-workout carb timing 38:35 Transitioning into strength & conditioning from a corporate career 40:24 Thoughts on mobility and static stretching 43:40 Ideal weekly bodyweight change for bulking and cutting 44:50 Are Zercher holds worthwhile for upper back thickness? 45:30 Can you run a 6-day program over 8–9 days? 46:10 Can heavy hyperextensions replace deadlifts? 47:27 What's something you've changed your mind on in the last 5 years? 50:56 How to modify training around a fresh tattoo 54:25 Do isometric holds potentiate explosive movements? 54:46 How should recovery change when starting a new training cycle? 57:21 Is cardio after lifting okay? 50:56 How to modify training around a fresh tattoo 54:25 Do isometric holds potentiate explosive movements? 54:46 How should recovery change when starting a new training cycle? 57:21 Is cardio after lifting okay? 58:15 Thoughts on Retatrutide (GLP-1s) for fat loss 01:00:28 Is 0.2 g of fat per pound too low for naturals? 01:01:23 How to break through a fat loss plateau 01:02:32 Best carb sources if rice and potatoes cause bloating 01:03:44 Should you do cardio on a refeed day? 01:04:17 Is jogging 20–25 miles per week a good fat-loss strategy? 01:05:49 Should muscle strength ever outpace tendon strength? 01:06:55 Why change rep ranges weekly instead of using double progression? 01:08:47 Should you work in a commercial gym before starting your own coaching business? 01:10:11 Will Ratelle x Jon Heck training program announcement 01:11:08 Accessory exercises that never leave your program 01:15:08 Maximum calorie deficit for a 40% body fat powerlifter 01:15:54 Deadlift going backwards week to week—what should I do? 01:16:12 Best advice for aspiring online coaches 01:17:59 Most overrated mainstream lifting program 01:19:42 Cronometer: Prioritize macros or calories? 01:20:16 Testosterone cypionate: once weekly or more frequent injections? 01:20:43 How to lift heavy every day 01:21:28 How to set calories for fat loss 01:22:09 Podcast suggestion: Dr. Emily Dow 01:22:50 When programming phases, prioritize movement patterns or specific lifts? 01:23:33 Fitness beliefs the evidence supports less than people think 01:24:59 Best lifts for durability in endurance runners 01:25:33 Most common mistakes intermediates make 01:26:28 Best exercises to improve a poor front rack 01:28:02 Nutrition recommendations for men vs. women 01:28:57 Anatomy & biomechanics vs. sport-specific education for strength coaches 01:30:32 Best body hair trimmer 01:31:47 Are CrossFit athletes actually natural? 01:33:28 What habit do you wish you'd developed while playing college football? 01:35:36 Outro CHECK OUT MY EBOOK, Dialing in Your Nutrition: A Comprehensive Manual for Setting Up Your Own Diet. This ebook covers fat loss, muscle gain, gut health, supplementation, building the metabolism, reverse diet strategies, maintenance phases, hydration, lifestyle tips, cheat meals, and more. https://hammerchiselperformance.com/e... Check out my SUMMER SHRED program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/w... Check out my WINTER BULK 9 week HYPERTROPHY program https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/w... Stay tuned for new episodes of the Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast dropping every Tuesday morning on YouTube and Spotify Join my training community team on train heroic for weekly programming and daily interaction with me for $28/month. https://trainheroic.co/jointeamhammer... For my 1:1 coaching services, visit my website. You will also find my training programs, ebook, and other resources here https://hammerchiselperformance.com/ For the best supplements on the market, use code HECK at checkout at Troponin Supplements https://troponinsupplements.com Subscribe to the channel and follow me on IG for daily training and nutrition content You sent your questions in to IG...Will and I go in depth answering them here. Time stamps above! ‪@willratelle8027‬