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161: The Return Of The Godfather - Jeff Alberts (Q&A Part 6)

Longevity Muscle·Kenny Ratatsidis·4 September 2025·1h 16m

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Welcome to episode 161 of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Today we have Jeff Alberts from 3D Muscle Journey joining us for our quarterly subscriber Q&A. Jeff is a Pro Natural Bodybuilder who fell in love with lifting back in 1986. He entered his first competition in 1993 and over the span of 3 decades he's competed in numerous shows. His track record speaks for itself winning 2 pro cards, 16 class titles, 26 top 3 finishes, and winning the 2014 IFPA Pro International. As a coach with 3DMJ, Jeff has worked with over 400+ athletes since 3DMJ’s inception, assisting them to reach a higher level. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on Substack for exclusive access to Longevity Muscle Magazine. Support the show and receive additional benefits like written articles, monthly Q&A's and more! 01:00 Happy Birthday Jeff! 03:22 How does Jeff Alberts Feel at 54? 05:53 How Jeff Handles Training With Aches & Pains 06:32 How To Look At The Positive When Dealing With A HARD Challenge 08:55 Social Media Fitness Influencers  10:34 What Jeff REALLY Thinks About The 4-6 Rep Range  13:24 Why You Should Never Train Past 8 Reps (Uncovering The Facts) 14:13 Overlapping Muscles & Bro Splits  19:23 Fatigue and the 4-8 Rep Range Explored 21:30 Hypertrophy Research  24:46 Social Media (Where It Tends To Fall Apart) 27:28 Unilateral Work To Failure (Imbalances & What You Can Do!) 32:15 Jeff’s Goal, Team 3DMJ & Coaching 33:20 The Guests on the Longevity Muscle Podcast (Jeff’s Unfiltered Take) 34:39 POTENTIAL RESOURCES! NOT ABSOLUTES 36:53 Instagram Reels (Jeff Says This...) 39:50 Workout Plans & Splits (Jeff Answers) 42:08 The Undeniable Obsession With Training Splits (Perspective) 43:35 Training To Become A World Champion (What It Actually Takes) 44:29 Training Splits (What Actually Matters) 47:45 Jeff's Current Training Split (CONTEXT Is Key!) 50:33 How Jeff Approaches Rest Days! 51:21 Training Less To Grow More! (Personal Experience) 54:45 Not Natty, The Skeptics & Responding To The Critics! 01:05:34 Jeff Alberts Offers Timeless Advice 01:06:22 Alternating Push/Pull Workouts  01:07:53 Is Jeff Training On His Birthday? Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe! Get in touch with Jeff and 3DMJ: Follow Jeff on Instagram Follow Team 3DMJ on Instagram Subscribe to 3DMJ on Youtube Check out the 3DMJ Website Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle: Follow Kenny on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on Youtube Sign Up to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎  Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show