Power Athlete Radio

This isn’t another hypertrophy podcast filled with recycled bro science and influencer BS. We're we’re opening the vault to bring you a handpicked compilation of the most effective muscle-building strategies ever featured on Power Athlete Radio, built on decades of real-world strength training and hypertrophy experience. Featuring insights from Jay Cutler, Antonio Squillante, John Welbourn, and other leaders in the Power Athlete community, this episode breaks down proven methods for building muscle mass, increasing size, and optimizing hypertrophy training.

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John Welbourn & Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, 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.

This is not a lecture. Not a boring seminar. It's a 2-day, hands-on training experience designed to fix what’s holding you back. This isn’t theory. It’s coached lifting, real-time feedback, and direct access to John and the Team.

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In Part 2, John Welbourn and Matt Vincent tackle male loneliness and the growing disconnect facing modern men. They explore what’s driving it, the real-world consequences, and how convenience and comfort are making things worse, especially for younger generations. More importantly, they discuss how men can rebuild connection, purpose, and brotherhood in a world that’s pulling them apart.

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, John Welbourn and Matt Vincent break down what it means to be a man today. Through personal experiences, hard lessons, and honest reflection, they explore the standards, responsibilities, and mindset that shape strong men. The conversation dives into where men go wrong, why so many lack direction, and how the modern world is influencing masculinity, for better or worse.

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Kettlebells have become everything from Instagram fluff to serious strength tools, but somewhere the message got lost. Madeleine Conti joins John Welbourn to cut through the noise, breaking down kettlebell training methods, programming, and where most athletes get it wrong. From high-rep conditioning to precision strength work, this episode dives into what actually builds real-world strength, and why intent matters more than load.

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Sabrina Shapiro joins John Welbourn to discuss mental training, performance anxiety, and resilience for athletes. From NCAA fencing to performance coaching, she shares practical tools to build confidence, handle pressure, and perform at your best.

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Power Athlete Dragon Slayer and BJJ black belt assassin, Felipe Costa, joins John to break down his upcoming fight, ADCC 2026 prep, and elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Learn the mindset, strength, conditioning, and recovery strategies needed to compete at the highest level of BJJ.

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Dr. John Rusin lays out how to bulletproof your body with smarter programming, better movement, and a no-BS approach to pain-free performance. We break down the biggest mistakes in modern training, why early specialization is wrecking athletes, and how a lack of movement diversity is setting you up for breakdown. If you want to build real strength, stay injury-free, and keep performing for the long haul, this is the blueprint.

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What does it take to raise capable kids in a comfortable world? John sits down with former CrossFit Games athlete, Pat Barber, to talk fatherhood, masculinity, and why real-world skills still matter. From learning through experience to living intentionally as fathers and men, they break down how competence, challenge, and action shape stronger families and more capable humans.

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Think strength training is optional after 40? Think again. Hailey Babcock joins John to unpack the real challenges women face in midlife. From hormones and muscle loss to the misinformation dominating social media, and why picking up heavy weight might be the most important health decision women make after 40.

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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. If you’ve ever chased size and felt stuck, this episode is your blueprint for smarter training.

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What does it take to step onto the mats at the ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championship, aka the Olympics of grappling, and not just survive, but dominate? Felipe Costa and Victor Hugo join John to pull back the curtain on elite-level preparation for the highest stage in submission wrestling.

Tune in and learn how the world’s top submission athletes develop world-class work capacity, positional dominance, and the mental resilience to walk into a knife fight and dictate the terms.

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What really happens when you commit 90 days to disciplined training, structured nutrition, and real accountability? John and Dr. Ben Skutnik, Certified Power Athlete Coach and Nutrition Ninja, break down the results of our HAMMER 90 Challenge. What worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that surprised them most. No fluff, no highlight reel, just honest insights on fat loss, strength gains, mental resilience, and the power of community pressure to push you further.

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The Super Bowl isn’t won by highlight plays, it’s decided in the trenches. Vikings offensive lineman Will Fries joins John to share his Super Bowl 2026 predictions, breaking down what really wins championships: offensive line play, defensive pressure, conditioning, and mental warfare. No hot takes. Just real football.

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We're revisiting one of our most listened-to hypertrophy conversations and it holds up for one simple reason: the lessons were earned the hard way.

After decades under the bar, John and Arash break down what actually moves the needle when it comes to building muscle, and what quietly wastes years of training. From prioritizing compound lifts and progressive overload to steering clear of junk volume, caffeine dependency, and recovery-killing habits, this episode lays out hypertrophy the way it’s meant to be trained: patiently, intelligently, and with intent.

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John and Robb Wolf dive deep into Art De Vany’s lasting impact on fitness. They unpack the history of strength and conditioning, call out the myths that still dominate gyms and nutrition advice, and explore the truths that have been ignored or forgotten. This conversation isn’t just about nostalgia, it’s about cutting through the dogma and giving athletes the tools to think critically about health, performance, and longevity.

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Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy—they fail because they chase intensity and novelty instead of following rules that actually work. John breaks down the 7 non-negotiable rules of training success: consistency, goal-driven programming, nutrition, recovery, and accountability.

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Certified Power Athlete Coach Ben Skutnik and resident Dragon Slayer Arash Soofiani join me to look back at the impact of the 2025 Hammer 90 Challenge. We break down how structured training, nutrition coaching, and accountability turned hard work into measurable results and lasting lifestyle change. Showing how consistent effort, community support, and evolution in training methods can help athletes smash personal records, build strength, and unlock their peak power. Whether you’re chasing performance gains or long-term resilience, this episode lays out the blueprint for dominating your training journey in 2026.

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Scott Hogan, author of Built or Broken, joins John to explore how athletes can train smarter, protect their joints, and stay in the game longer. They discuss the often-overlooked role of tendons in performance, how injuries cascade when dysfunction goes unaddressed, and why addressing pain early is critical. Scott also dives into the importance of broad athletic development in youth sports.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation is packed with insights to help you build strength that lasts and keep your body performing at its best for the long haul.

2025 was another year of cutting through noise, calling out weak ideas, and reinforcing what actually works. In this Best of Power Athlete Radio episode, we revisit the conversations that challenged the status quo in training, health, and performance. No gurus, no feel-good wellness, just strength, discipline, and truth.

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John sits down with physiotherapist and athlete, Tayla Cannon, to cut through the noise around injury recovery. Tayla exposes common rehab myths, shares the strategies that actually work, and explains how athletes can train smarter, stay durable, and get back stronger after setbacks. She also opens up about her own athletic journey, giving us her hard earned insights into overcoming injuries and building lasting performance.

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Bert Sorin joins John to dive deep into personal growth, the power of mentorship, and how his late father shaped their journeys. Exploring lessons in strength, resilience, and living a life of impact both in and out of the gym. This is more than fitness; it’s about creating impact, honoring those who shaped you, and passing the torch to the next generation.

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Durability isn’t just toughness, it’s the often-overlooked fourth pillar of performance. Dr Ben Skutnik, Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, breaks down the outdated model most athletes follow and introduces a new framework for real-world strength, longevity, and resilience. Learn how to build a body that can handle the grind day in and day out, avoid breakdowns, and stay in the game for the long haul.

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Diabetes doesn’t mean weakness, it means you need better information. Andrew Koutnik Ph.D sits down with us to break down how diabetes reshapes physiology, hormone balance, and energy production, and why good training can be the ultimate weapon against chronic disease. If you want to understand the science without the sugarcoating, this conversation delivers.

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Most gym owners don’t fail because of training; they fail because they don’t understand business. Joe Riggio of Business of Strength sits down with John to break down why equipment-heavy gyms bleed cash, and how small, efficient boutique gyms with clear pricing, strong marketing, and the right location consistently outperform the competition. They dive into real sales strategy, the power of in-person community, and why investing in mentorship beats lurking online. If you’re serious about building a profitable gym, this conversation is your blueprint.

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Hot and cold therapy is everywhere, from ice baths and cryo to infrared saunas, but how much of it actually works? Dr. Tom Seager, PhD and expert in environmental stress physiology, joins John to unpack the science behind thermal stress. Learn how heat and cold exposure can improve recovery, boost metabolism, and help manage Type 2 and Type 3 diabetes. Forget the influencer hype, this episode delivers the truth behind the temperature.

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Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr. Hunter Waldman schools us on the unseen damage of micro-impacts and what they mean for long-term brain health. Learn how nutrition, supplements, and smart recovery can help athletes protect their minds and extend their careers.

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CrossFit blew up, then fell apart. Robb Wolf joins John to unpack how it happened, from the early garage gym days and the rise of Paleo to the chaos of ego, bad science, and corporate bloat. This is a raw look at what went wrong in fitness, what the industry got backwards, and how to rebuild real performance from the ground up.

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You can't out-train a crappy diet. Three comprehensive nutrition programs crafted by NFL pro John Welbourn prescribing daily custom macros for your personal body goals. START...

Technology’s making life easier, but it’s also making us weaker. John sits down with Power Athlete Certified Coaches, Dr. Ben Skutnick and Dr. Hunter Waldman, to break down how stress drives adaptation, why comfort kills progress, and how nutrition and training are coming together in the HAMMER 90 Challenge. Tune in to learn how discipline, data, and discomfort forge stronger athletes.

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Are you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle? Follow with the same tried-and-true training that John Welbourn followed to walk...

Tanner Shuck joins John to share his journey from Division 1 football to the CrossFit Games and beyond. He opens up about the rise and fall of CrossFit, from the golden era of competition to the cracks that led to its collapse, and how life in Dubai reshaped his views on strength, performance, and purpose. A raw, unfiltered conversation about what happens when fitness loses its way and how real athletes bring it back to life.

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Marcus Filly joins John to talk about his journey from pre-med student to CrossFit Games athlete and the creation of Functional Bodybuilding. They dig into why experience often outpaces “evidence-based” fitness science, the rise of Hyrox and hybrid athletes, and how to build a body that performs for life. This one is a masterclass in blending intellect, intuition, and intensity in the pursuit of lifelong performance.

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Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the...

John sits down with our resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani to 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.

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Are you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle? Follow with the same tried-and-true training that John Welbourn followed to walk into training camp at 308 lbs & 8% body fat. Jacked Street. START TODAY

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Dr. Sean O’Mara joins John to expose visceral fat, the hidden fat around your organs that wrecks health, performance, and longevity. Learn how MRI scans reveal the truth beneath the surface, why BMI is useless, and what you can do to eliminate the fat that really matters.

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You can't out-train a crappy diet. Three comprehensive nutrition programs crafted by NFL pro John Welbourn prescribing daily custom macros for your personal body goals. START TODAY

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Mike Sarraille, former Navy SEAL officer and Recon Marine is back for the second part of this leadership series. We dig into authenticity, stolen valor, and how the culture of the military has shifted. Mike pulls no punches on what separates real leaders from pretenders, why authenticity is non-negotiable, and what today’s military can teach anyone building a team, business, or family.

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Are you a war fighter or door kicker looking to increase your resilience and lethality? HAMR was created after working with Naval Special Warfare, the US...

What does it take to build athletes capable of lifting the impossible? Dave Spitz of Cal Strength joins John to break down his approach to training a new world-record hopeful, the blueprint for developing freak strength, and the common mistakes lifters make when chasing heavy weights.

If you want to understand how world-class power is forged (and why most athletes fail before they ever get strong), this episode is for you.

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Are you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting...

What makes a great leader, and what makes a terrible one? Former Navy SEAL, Mike Sarraille, joins John to share lessons from the battlefield on leadership and trust. If you’ve ever asked yourself what it really takes to lead in today’s world, this episode is for you.

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Cutting weight is one of the hardest parts of being an athlete, and most people get it dead wrong. John is joined by Power Athlete's resident Dragin Slayer, Arash Soofiani, and Certified Power Athlete Coach & Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnik, to pull back the curtain on sugar detoxes, scale anxiety, and the nutrition and training protocols that actually work. If you want to drop weight without losing strength, this is the blueprint.

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Tired of influencers, fads, and half-baked hacks? 90 days. One mission. Get lean, build muscle, and forge a...

The fitness industry feeds women gimmicks, crash diets, and cookie-cutter workouts. Samantha Christine joins John to expose the lies, explain how women’s training must differ from men’s, and unpack the hidden dangers of weight-cutting. Real talk, real strength, no fluff.

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Ninety days. No excuses. John and Power Athlete Certified Coach & Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnik, take you inside the HAMMER 90 Challenge, what it is, how it works, and what happened when they put themselves through it. This is the blueprint to reset your body, sharpen your mind, and prove you can cash the check your mouth’s been writing.

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Are you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle? Follow with the same tried-and-true training that John Welbourn followed to walk into training camp at...

Dr. Bobby Williams joins John to blow up the myth of "balanced living" and reveal what it really takes to live a high-performance, holistic life. From the hidden toll of alcohol and drugs to gut health, detoxing, and dialing in true nutrition, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks cold plunges and smoothies are enough.

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Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY