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John Jewett III
Strong ≠ Big — The trap of performance chasing in hypertrophy blocks | J3U Podcast // Ep 199
34 minutes Posted Nov 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
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Stronger Doesn’t Always Mean Bigger — The Logbook Trap
John and Luke unpack one of the most common mistakes in bodybuilding: confusing strength progression with muscle growth.
You’ll learn how to:👉 Redefine “progressive overload” to fit hypertrophy, not powerlifting👉 Track progress over 4–6 week trends, not week-to-week jumps👉 Use execution quality to create more stimulus — even at the same load👉 Balance volume, fatigue, and recovery without losing performance👉 Spot when it’s time to deload or switch movements👉 Build muscle through precision, not ego
 
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