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
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
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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
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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
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Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning
What’s your favorite hamstrings-focused exercise?
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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!
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Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning
Just posted this video on the channel to open the conversation on why getting jacked and gaining muscle is 100% part of the strength process AND something so many lifters neglect.
Hopefully this helps you understand the importance of gaining lean muscle FIRST, then gaining strength.
3 years ago | [YT] | 5
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Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning
Just published this article on the site! Hope this helps you all during this bulking season!
www.j2fit.com/articles/macro-diet-planning-to-help…
4 years ago | [YT] | 1
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Mike | J2FIT Strength & Conditioning
Bulking season is upon us. Make sure your training program is designed to MAXIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH and is able to use all those extra calories you are consuming... to minimize fat gain!
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