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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 1H 19M

How To Optimize Your Nutrition for Size and Strength w/ NFL Strength Coach Jon Heck

from The Garage Strength Podcast · host Garage Strength

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=JonHeckPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=JonHeckPODSubscribe to Jon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HammerAndChiselPerformanceFollow Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_the_heck71/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with former NFL/D1 Strength Coach Jon Heck to discuss nutrition necessities for athletes.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – Intro: Periodized Nutrition for Athletes & Gen Pop1:15 – Why Early Offseason Is Best for Body Composition2:40 – Offseason Nutrition for Football Players (Gain vs Cut)5:14 – Carb Cycling: Fuel Training Without Getting Fat6:23 – In-Season Nutrition: Performance, Recovery & Digestion7:55 – How Coaches Decide If an Athlete Is “Too Fat” or Undersized10:49 – Recomping Athletes: Lose Fat While Getting Stronger13:09 – Diet Slowly: Why Crash Diets Kill Performance15:25 – Do Lift Numbers Actually Matter for On-Field Performance?18:08 – Why Strong in the Weight Room ≠ Good Athlete19:20 – Calories & Macros: Daily vs Weekly Nutrition Planning21:24 – “Kill It, Pick It, Grow It” Nutrition Framework23:50 – Training Day vs Non-Training Day Nutrition

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