THE PURSUIT OF MASS: JOSEPH PIRCHER, COACHING MISTAKES, CONTEST PREP, PEDS, PODCASTING, OFFSEASON

In this episode: I sit down with Joseph Pircher, NPC competitor, bodybuilding coach, and host of the One More Rep podcast. Joseph has spent over a decade coaching and competing, building a reputation for his meticulous approach to offseason growth, contest prep, and long-term athlete development. He’s also known for challenging common bodybuilding assumptions and cutting through the noise of social media hype. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:40 – Background & Joe’s Start 3:53 – Early Mistakes 7:50 – Biggest Coaching Mistakes 10:00 – What Makes Great Clients 18:02 – Contest Prep 24:36 – Food Management vs Cardio 31:17 – Offseason Rate of Gain 34:59 – Insulin in Offseason 41:14 – More Food? More Time? Or More Drugs? 48:45 – Peptides and Blood Glucose 59:30 – Favorite Part of Hosting a Pod 1:01:42 – Favorite Podcast 1:03:29 – One Lesson for Beginner Bodybuilders Whether you’re a competitor, coach, or bodybuilding enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build smarter, train better, and avoid the mistakes that hold most athletes back. Follow Joseph Pircher: Podcast: ‪@j.pirch23‬ Instagram: @j.pirch Follow Alex Alfonso / The Pursuit of Mass: Instagram: @detrobacoaching