Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Alberto, Jeff, and Brad discuss what the mind-muscle connection is, how important it is for muscle growth, who can benefit the most from focusing on it, and what you can focus on instead. Does the speed of your reps matter? Why is Jeff intentional about maintaining control of the weight when he’s lifting? What are the coaches’ thoughts on stricter reps versus less-strict reps? What do the coaches think about when they’re training and the intensity of the burning sensation is building? What can you think about so that your sessions don’t feel like you’re just checking things off a list? What are some signs that an exercise is a good fit for you? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.
Timestamps:
0:00- Proprioception vs. Mind-muscle connection
9:48- Why Jeff is intentional about maintaining control of the weight when he’s lifting
19:15- Stricter reps vs. Less-strict reps
30:24- More examples of how focusing too much on the mind-muscle connection can be misleading
36:47- What the coaches think about when they’re training and the intensity of the burning sensation is building
50:09- Visualization, intraset focus, and background noise
53:40- The adjustments Brad made to his back training which have led to a more muscular back
59:24- Signs that an exercise is a good fit for you
SELECTED LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Coaching By Team 3DMJ- 3dmusclejourney.com/coaching
Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- 3dmusclejourney.com/mass
Strength Training Anatomy (Third Edition)- amazon.com/dp/0736092269?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
Thanks for watching The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪
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**3DMJ COACHING & COURSES: 3dmusclejourney.com/coaching
**APPAREL & MERCH: redbubble.com/people/team3dmj/shop
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**FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Team 3DMJ: instagram.com/team3dmj
Jeff Alberts - instagram.com/3dmj_godfather
Brad Loomis - instagram.com/3dmjcoach
Alberto Nuñez - instagram.com/nunez3dmj
Eric Helms - instagram.com/helms3dmj
Brian Minor - instagram.com/bdminor
Alberto, Jeff, and Brad discuss what the mind-muscle connection is, how important it is for muscle growth, who can benefit the most from focusing on it, and what you can focus on instead. Does the speed of your reps matter? Why is Jeff intentional about maintaining control of the weight when he’s lifting? What are the coaches’ thoughts on stricter reps versus less-strict reps? What do the coaches think about when they’re training and the intensity of the burning sensation is building? What can you think about so that your sessions don’t feel like you’re just checking things off a list? What are some signs that an exercise is a good fit for you? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.
Timestamps:
0:00- Proprioception vs. Mind-muscle connection
9:48- Why Jeff is intentional about maintaining control of the weight when he’s lifting
19:15- Stricter reps vs. Less-strict reps
30:24- More examples of how focusing too much on the mind-muscle connection can be misleading
36:47- What the coaches think about when they’re training and the intensity of the burning sensation is building
50:09- Visualization, intraset focus, and background noise
53:40- The adjustments Brad made to his back training which have led to a more muscular back
59:24- Signs that an exercise is a good fit for you
SELECTED LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Coaching By Team 3DMJ- 3dmusclejourney.com/coaching
Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- 3dmusclejourney.com/mass
Strength Training Anatomy (Third Edition)- amazon.com/dp/0736092269?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
Thanks for watching The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪
SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/show/4E61iRCD1qSZUTRactySTj?si=kiONmQJqSaC3EWUncGgfsg
SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3d-muscle-journey-podcast/id1115048476
**3DMJ COACHING & COURSES: 3dmusclejourney.com/coaching
**APPAREL & MERCH: redbubble.com/people/team3dmj/shop
**FULL WEBSITE & BLOG: 3dmusclejourney.com
**FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Team 3DMJ: instagram.com/team3dmj
Jeff Alberts - instagram.com/3dmj_godfather
Brad Loomis - instagram.com/3dmjcoach
Alberto Nuñez - instagram.com/nunez3dmj
Eric Helms - instagram.com/helms3dmj
Brian Minor - instagram.com/bdminor
