Jim Stoppani, PhD, is one of the world's most recognized and popular authorities on training, nutrition and dietary supplements. He was the Senior Science Editor for Muscle & Fitness, Flex, and Muscle & Fitness HERS magazines for over 10 years and has trained some of the top celebrities in the world, including Dr. Dre, LL Cool J and Mario Lopez. Stoppani runs his own membership-based website JimStoppani.com, which features all of his exclusive training and diet programs, videos and articles, and he's the owner and creator of the ground-breaking JYM Supplement Science line of sports nutrition products. As a published author, his book credits include the New York Times Bestseller LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle and the acclaimed educational text Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength.
Jim Stoppani, PhD
Could eating more broccoli help lower your cancer risk?
Dr. Jim Stoppani breaks down research involving 35 studies, why broccoli’s sulforaphane content matters, and why eating it raw may provide more of this compound than cooking it.
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Jim Stoppani, PhD
Intermittent fasting may help with fat loss, but can it make building muscle harder?
Dr. Jim Stoppani explains what may happen to muscle tissue during a long fast, why refeeding first has to replace what was lost, and why gaining significant muscle can be difficult on a 16-hour fasting schedule.
5 days ago | [YT] | 9
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Jim Stoppani, PhD
When do you usually drink your protein shake?
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Jim Stoppani, PhD
When should high school athletes use whey protein?
Whey is fast-digesting, making it a great option around workouts. It can also help when a meal falls short of your protein goal.
In this video, I explain:
• Why I prefer whey around workouts
• How much protein to aim for per meal
• When adding a shake makes sense
6 days ago | [YT] | 2
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Jim Stoppani, PhD
Jumping on the 80s trend because apparently everyone’s going back to the golden era of the gym. The hair was bigger. The shorts were shorter. The gyms were grittier. And training definitely looked a little different. Swipe for my real 80s look 😜
We’ve learned a lot more about building muscle since then, but you have to admit, the 80s gym aesthetic was hard to beat.
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Jim Stoppani, PhD
Want bigger traps? It starts with better shrugs.
In this video, Dr. Jim Stoppani breaks down:
✅ Proper shrug form
✅ Barbell vs. dumbbell vs. hex bar shrugs
✅ The mistake you should stop making
✅ How to get a deeper stretch for more trap growth
Watch now and start building bigger traps. 💪
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Jim Stoppani, PhD
Want bigger biceps? It’s not just about doing more curls. It’s about choosing the right ones.
In this video, I break down three exercises that train your biceps from different arm positions for more complete growth:
💪 Barbell curls
💪 Preacher curls
💪 Incline or behind-the-body curls
Which curl is your go-to for building bigger arms?
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Jim Stoppani, PhD
What if cardio between sets could actually help you recover faster and lift stronger?
Dr. Jim Stoppani breaks down three benefits of cardio acceleration and explains why those short bursts of movement may be better than sitting between sets.
Watch 3 Ways Cardio Between Sets Improves Strength and Recovery now.
Do you rest between sets or keep moving? Let me know below. 👇
1 week ago | [YT] | 8
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Jim Stoppani, PhD
Building muscle after 50 takes more than simply eating more protein.
I joined Gary Brecka on The Ultimate Human Podcast to break down:
• How to overcome anabolic resistance
• Why leucine is critical for muscle growth
• When to take amino acids for maximum benefit
• Cardio vs. weights when time is limited
• How to train hard after 50 without getting hurt
Watch the full episode and let me know: What’s your biggest challenge with building muscle as you get older?
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 12
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Jim Stoppani, PhD
The rules for building muscle have changed. Dr. Jim Stoppani breaks down six science-backed muscle-building rules covering rep ranges, muscle failure, range of motion, rest periods, training volume, and workout frequency.
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