Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In Episode 45 of Between Two Dumbbells, we sit down with Jordan Hutchinson, one of the most exciting rising talents in professional bodybuilding, to break down how he’s training his back in preparation for the 2026 Mr. Olympia.
We get deep into the details that actually matter at the elite level: training volume vs intensity, exercise selection for back thickness and width, reps in reserve, training to failure, and how Jordan approaches his off-season mentally when progress isn’t visible week to week. This is real bodybuilding programming—no highlight-reel fluff.
Why are we having this conversation with him?
Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler has publicly said Jordan could be a Top 4 threat at the 2026 Olympia—if he brings up his back. That’s not casual praise..
Of course we close the episode with “Intimate Time”, where Jordan answers 10 questions that cannot be related to bodybuilding in any way—because not everything interesting about elite athletes happens in the gym.
Between Two Dumbbells exists to discuss how to maximize and optimize muscle gains—how to build the most muscle in the shortest amount of time—through debate, disagreement, and real-world experience. This isn’t a podcast where everyone nods along, pretends to agree, and congratulates themselves for being smart. Expect pushback, nuance, and unfiltered conversation.
Topics Covered:
Back training for bodybuilding at the pro level
Volume vs intensity for hypertrophy
Reps in reserve vs training to failure
Off-season mindset for elite bodybuilders
Olympia prep strategy
Jordan Hutchinson back development
Jay Cutler on Olympia contenders
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00:00 Between TWO Dumbbells // Episode 45: IFBB PRO Jordan Hutchinson
00:01 Skip's Introduction
00:29 Coming Up Today...
01:04 Training In The Compound With Jordan And Ginger
01:28 Welcome To The Show!
01:42 Who Is Jordan Hutchinson?
02:32 Jordan's Opinion On Jay Cutlers Comments On His MR OLYMPIA Potential
08:00 Jordan's Comments On Last Year's Chicago Pro
10:32 How To Hire SKIP
11:16 How Is Jordan Changing Up His Back Training?
17:30 Dr. Marv On Working With Jordan
21:10 Jordan On Dealing With Back Pain
25:04 Jordan Discusses His Biggest Gym Numbers
30:00 Jordan On Training With Justin Abbott
34:34 The Amount Of Volume Jordan Uses
37:40 Getting Out Of The Logbook Mindset
45:00 Jordan On Training Lats
47:50 Intimate Time With Skip, Dr. Marv and Jordan Hutchinson!
1:02:50 We Out!
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This is for entertainment and education only, this is NOT direct medical advice.
Dr. Christopher (MARV) Marvin DC has been involved in health, wellness and fitness for over 18 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Sonoma State University and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College West in San Jose, California as class valedictorian. Dr. Marv is the owner of Coastal Performance Chiropractic in Houston Bay Area. He also currently offers telemedicine video calls and nutrition coaching through the office for all TX residents. Dr. Marv recently launched The Educated Meathead that will be developed over the course of this year. Currently the website has his first online course, seminar recordings, CUSTOM workout programs, workout programs via subscription, and consults (he cannot legally diagnose non-TX residents with that option but still provide therapeutic exercise and nutrition/lifestyle recommendation).
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In Episode 45 of Between Two Dumbbells, we sit down with Jordan Hutchinson, one of the most exciting rising talents in professional bodybuilding, to break down how he’s training his back in preparation for the 2026 Mr. Olympia.
We get deep into the details that actually matter at the elite level: training volume vs intensity, exercise selection for back thickness and width, reps in reserve, training to failure, and how Jordan approaches his off-season mentally when progress isn’t visible week to week. This is real bodybuilding programming—no highlight-reel fluff.
Why are we having this conversation with him?
Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler has publicly said Jordan could be a Top 4 threat at the 2026 Olympia—if he brings up his back. That’s not casual praise..
Of course we close the episode with “Intimate Time”, where Jordan answers 10 questions that cannot be related to bodybuilding in any way—because not everything interesting about elite athletes happens in the gym.
Between Two Dumbbells exists to discuss how to maximize and optimize muscle gains—how to build the most muscle in the shortest amount of time—through debate, disagreement, and real-world experience. This isn’t a podcast where everyone nods along, pretends to agree, and congratulates themselves for being smart. Expect pushback, nuance, and unfiltered conversation.
Topics Covered:
Back training for bodybuilding at the pro level
Volume vs intensity for hypertrophy
Reps in reserve vs training to failure
Off-season mindset for elite bodybuilders
Olympia prep strategy
Jordan Hutchinson back development
Jay Cutler on Olympia contenders
Keywords / SEO Tags:
bodybuilding podcast, Jordan Hutchinson bodybuilding, back training for bodybuilding, Mr Olympia 2026, Jay Cutler bodybuilding, Phil Heath back, hypertrophy training, reps in reserve, training to failure, bodybuilding back workout, Between Two Dumbbells
00:00 Between TWO Dumbbells // Episode 45: IFBB PRO Jordan Hutchinson
00:01 Skip's Introduction
00:29 Coming Up Today...
01:04 Training In The Compound With Jordan And Ginger
01:28 Welcome To The Show!
01:42 Who Is Jordan Hutchinson?
02:32 Jordan's Opinion On Jay Cutlers Comments On His MR OLYMPIA Potential
08:00 Jordan's Comments On Last Year's Chicago Pro
10:32 How To Hire SKIP
11:16 How Is Jordan Changing Up His Back Training?
17:30 Dr. Marv On Working With Jordan
21:10 Jordan On Dealing With Back Pain
25:04 Jordan Discusses His Biggest Gym Numbers
30:00 Jordan On Training With Justin Abbott
34:34 The Amount Of Volume Jordan Uses
37:40 Getting Out Of The Logbook Mindset
45:00 Jordan On Training Lats
47:50 Intimate Time With Skip, Dr. Marv and Jordan Hutchinson!
1:02:50 We Out!
------
This is for entertainment and education only, this is NOT direct medical advice.
Dr. Christopher (MARV) Marvin DC has been involved in health, wellness and fitness for over 18 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Sonoma State University and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College West in San Jose, California as class valedictorian. Dr. Marv is the owner of Coastal Performance Chiropractic in Houston Bay Area. He also currently offers telemedicine video calls and nutrition coaching through the office for all TX residents. Dr. Marv recently launched The Educated Meathead that will be developed over the course of this year. Currently the website has his first online course, seminar recordings, CUSTOM workout programs, workout programs via subscription, and consults (he cannot legally diagnose non-TX residents with that option but still provide therapeutic exercise and nutrition/lifestyle recommendation).
SOCIALS
instagram.com/dr.marvin.saysdc
instagram.com/theeducatedmeathead_com
WEBSITE:
TheEducatedMeathead.com
WORKOUT PROGRAMS, CONSULTS, SEMINAR RECORDINGS
coastalperformancechiro.com
PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC IN HOUSTON BAY, TELEMEDICINE & NUTRITION AUDIT FOR ANY TX RESIDENT
BODYBUILDING ANATOMY & MEATHEAD BIOMECHANICS 101christopher-s-site-c9c9.thinkific.com/products/courses/bodybuilding-anatomy-course
PROMO CODES/PRODUCTS:
Fullscript (supplements GUARANTEED by Manufacturer): us.fullscript.com/welcome/drmarvindc
Amazon Approved Products List - coastalperformancechiro.com/coastal-performance-chiro-approved-products
Compression Therapy System
rapidreboot.com - PROMO CODE: DRMARVINSAYS
Microlight Cold Laser Therapy - reach out to me directly to get a discounted rate/referral (you don't have to be a doc to buy one!)
BFR hpluscuff.com - PROMO CODE: DrMarvinSays
Toe Pro
humanlocomotion.com/?hl=drmarvinsays - PROMO CODE: marvin-saysdc10
Gym Pin
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True Nutrition (PROTEIN & MORE!)
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