Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

I'm a trainer, strength athlete, father, and husband. I've competed in Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, powerlifting, half marathons, and adventure races, and a lifelong bodybuilding fan. I am also the founder of J2FIT.

J2FIT is a training company and resource to help lifters of all levels train better, get stronger, and build more muscle. I was also a NCAA strength coach, weightlifting coach, and fitness writer. I have written over 700+ articles on exercise guides, strength training, muscle building, and diet.

My Educational Background:

- 2010: B.S. Exercise Science from BGSU
- 2012: M.A. Exercise Physiology from Columbia
- 2012: CSCS Certified
- 2015: USA Weightlifting - Level 2 Advanced Coach (L1 2014)

My Experience

- 2014 - Now: Owner J2FIT Strength and Conditioning
- 2022: World Masters Weightlifting Team USA Member (5th Place Overall in M89 age 35-39)
- 2015 - 2023: Writer for Barbend, Fitbod, and Gymreapers


Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

Can you name the top 10 dumbbell bicep exercises (don't cheat by watching newest video)!!

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

Made this NEW VIDEO to help my masters lifters gain more confidence getting back under heavy loads (after time off) AND to teach newer lifters the importance of behind the neck jerk training!

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

🔥 New video UPLOADED

Bent rows are no joke, as they are a great muscle builder IF YOU AREN’T DOING THEM LIKE TRASH.

👉 https://youtu.be/6AHDi_Cn6eM

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

Training with just dumbbells?

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4 months ago | [YT] | 4

Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

If you want to grow a muscle group, train it 2-3x a week, 2-3 exercises per session, for 2-4 total sets per exercise in the 5-15 rep range.

One exercise should be a heavier free weight movement, another should be a compound machine movement, and the third can be another one of those (your choice) or an isolation exercise.

🚨If you found this helpful, check out some of my newer videos, as I go more in details about this with muscle groups.

🔔I’ll also be releasing the chest focused on in a few days, so be sure to set your NOTIFICATION BELL

1 year ago | [YT] | 25

Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

RDLs are amazing, and here are a few more variations you can use in your programming to:

- address muscle imbalances
- progress intensity if you don’t have heavier loads
- want more variety in your training

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

HOT TAKE - DB hip thrusts aren’t as great as you think!

I delve into why dumbbells, while convenient, may not be the best choice for hip thrusts, especially when looking for long-term progression and effectiveness. Instead, I introduce alternative glute exercises that are more efficient and beneficial, based on extensive research.

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

What’s your favorite hamstrings-focused exercise?

2 years ago | [YT] | 8

Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning

I want to thank you for all the support over the years, and am excited to offer membership perks when you joint my channel! This is to help support the further growth of the channel and allow me to bring you more great content and answer your specific workout and diet questions!

When you become a member (different levels), you will get priority in the comments, special videos from member Q&As, and even have the ability to meet 1-on-1 virtually to go over anything you want to (program reviews, diet solutions, Q&As, etc).

Looking forward to having you on board!

Become a member to get exclusive access to perks!
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3 years ago | [YT] | 9