The Biggest Bodybuilding Mistakes Coaches Still Make (And How to Avoid Them) J3U After Hours Ep. 32

Everyone's talking about GLP-1 drugs for bodybuilding prep—but almost nobody is talking about the trade-offs. In this episode of J3U After Hours, we break down Retatrutide use during contest prep, why coaching decisions matter more than drugs, peak week myths, Masteron, athlete mindset, and the biggest mistakes that hold competitors back. John Jewett also shares his personal experiences from years of competing and coaching at the highest level. Whether you're a physique athlete, bodybuilding coach, or preparing for your first contest, this episode offers practical, evidence-based insights to help you make better decisions throughout your bodybuilding journey. FOLLOW CHRIS PERRY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_j3u?i... FOLLOW ALEX BAUGH Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alex_j3u?ig... FOLLOW JOHN JEWETT https://www.instagram.com/johnjewett3... 🎟️ Save 20% on ANY J3U Program with code J3UPOD 👉 https://j3u.site 🎓 Courses Level 1 — Foundations of Evidence-Based Bodybuilding → https://j3u.site/level1 Applied Hypertrophy Optimization → https://j3u.site/aho Female Physique Module → https://j3u.site/female All J3U Programs 🏋️‍♀️ Hourglass (Female): https://j3u.site/hourglass 💪 X-Frame (Male & Female): https://j3u.site/xframe 🏆 Olympia Prep: https://j3u.site/olympia 🏋️ Get Coaching From J3U https://j3u.site/coaching 💪 Join the Community 📩 Weekly education emails → https://j3u.site/newsletter 🧠 Coaching forums → https://j3u.site/forum 👨‍⚕ Marek Health Comprehensive blood work analysis and professional medical guidance 10% off your first comprehensive J3U panel + additional markers Code: J3U Affiliate link: https://marekhealth.com/J3U CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & listener questions 01:37 Should bodybuilders use Retatrutide during prep? 05:38 Coaching before drugs: the smarter approach 11:06 John Jewett's death row meal 15:05 Peak week loading: burgers or basics? 21:07 Is Masteron actually anabolic? 27:20 The future of J3U & AI coaching 33:32 If John rebuilt his physique from scratch 53:26 The biggest mistakes athletes make 57:01 Lessons from years of competing 1:05:38 Winning, losing & the psychology of bodybuilding 1:08:10 What surprised John about coaching & J3U