Q&A Answered with Will Ratelle: Training/Nutrition

You sent your questions in to IG...Will Ratelle and I go in depth answering them here. Time stamps below!00:00 Intro03:17 Nicotine pouches – how much do you use?06:00 Best Assault Bike interval protocol (4x4 and alternatives)07:33 Which strongman movements transfer best to rugby?09:32 How would you train military, police, and firefighters?12:36 Best isometrics and eccentrics for strength & athleticism17:10 Best way to build strength and muscle without sacrificing either19:12 When should you lower calories during a fat loss phase?20:27 How to break through an overhead press plateau21:59 If you only have 1–2 strength & conditioning sessions per week, what should you prioritize?23:12 How to eat more during a bulk (7,000+ calories)26:57 Most overrated vs underrated exercises30:58 Can front squats replace back squats for swimmers?31:31 How to evaluate a strength plateau34:08 What would you do differently starting your online business?36:23 Best exercises for golfer's elbow38:05 Pre-workout carb timing38:35 Transitioning into strength & conditioning from a corporate career40:24 Thoughts on mobility and static stretching43:40 Ideal weekly bodyweight change for bulking and cutting44:50 Are Zercher holds worthwhile for upper back thickness?45:30 Can you run a 6-day program over 8–9 days?46:10 Can heavy hyperextensions replace deadlifts?47:27 What's something you've changed your mind on in the last 5 years?50:56 How to modify training around a fresh tattoo54:25 Do isometric holds potentiate explosive movements?54:46 How should recovery change when starting a new training cycle?57:21 Is cardio after lifting okay?50:56 How to modify training around a fresh tattoo54:25 Do isometric holds potentiate explosive movements?54:46 How should recovery change when starting a new training cycle?57:21 Is cardio after lifting okay?58:15 Thoughts on Retatrutide (GLP-1s) for fat loss01:00:28 Is 0.2 g of fat per pound too low for naturals?01:01:23 How to break through a fat loss plateau01:02:32 Best carb sources if rice and potatoes cause bloating01:03:44 Should you do cardio on a refeed day?01:04:17 Is jogging 20–25 miles per week a good fat-loss strategy?01:05:49 Should muscle strength ever outpace tendon strength?01:06:55 Why change rep ranges weekly instead of using double progression?01:08:47 Should you work in a commercial gym before starting your own coaching business?01:10:11 Will Ratelle x Jon Heck training program announcement01:11:08 Accessory exercises that never leave your program01:15:08 Maximum calorie deficit for a 40% body fat powerlifter01:15:54 Deadlift going backwards week to week—what should I do?01:16:12 Best advice for aspiring online coaches01:17:59 Most overrated mainstream lifting program01:19:42 Cronometer: Prioritize macros or calories?01:20:16 Testosterone cypionate: once weekly or more frequent injections?01:20:43 How to lift heavy every day01:21:28 How to set calories for fat loss01:22:09 Podcast suggestion: Dr. Emily Dow01:22:50 When programming phases, prioritize movement patterns or specific lifts?01:23:33 Fitness beliefs the evidence supports less than people think01:24:59 Best lifts for durability in endurance runners01:25:33 Most common mistakes intermediates make01:26:28 Best exercises to improve a poor front rack01:28:02 Nutrition recommendations for men vs. women01:28:57 Anatomy & biomechanics vs. sport-specific education for strength coaches01:30:32 Best body hair trimmer01:31:47 Are CrossFit athletes actually natural?01:33:28 What habit do you wish you'd developed while playing college football?01:35:36 Outro