J3 University
Online physique coaching and education for bodybuilders and coaches
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IFBB Pro (John Jewett) |
J3 University is an online education and coaching service for bodybuilding and physique athletes. It is led by IFBB Pro John Jewett. It teaches competitors and coaches how to train, eat, and prepare for the stage. Offers include courses, training programs, and one-on-one coaching. Coaching covers training, nutrition, supplement strategy, and weekly oversight. It also has a female physique module built for women who train or compete.
What J3 helps with
J3 University helps competitors and coaches with training, nutrition, and contest prep. It also covers offseason growth and performance and health.
- Designing a training split that brings up weak points
- Holding conditioning while building in the offseason
- Preparing for contest day and peak week
- Advanced hypertrophy programming
- Female specific training, hormones, and physique strategy
- Managing performance and health with evidence based methods
- Building capped delts, a tight waist, and sweeping quads
- Building glute, leg, and waist shape
Who J3 works with
Clients include physique competitors, athletes, and physique coaches. Coaches learn to sharpen their systems and improve client results. Competitors learn each phase from offseason to peak week on stage. Female athletes and coaches have their own path with female specific training and hormone topics.
How J3 works
Education is split into set courses. Level 1 Physique Essentials covers training, nutrition, and PED fundamentals. Applied Hypertrophy Optimization covers advanced muscle growth programming. Each topic has a lecture video and a quick reference guide. Live monthly sessions with John and the team break down real scenarios. One-on-one coaching adds training, nutrition, supplement strategy, and weekly oversight.
Background and qualifications
J3 University was built by IFBB Pro John Jewett. Its framework for contest prep and offseason success comes from real competitive experience. The school teaches physique coaches and competitors, including a module for women. A team of physique coaches delivers the one-on-one coaching. Luke joins John in live Applied Lab sessions.
J3 University pricing
Programs and services
- Level 1: Physique Essentials course
- Applied Hypertrophy Optimization course
- Female Physique Module
- X-Frame Program
- Hourglass Program
- One-on-one coaching with a J3U coach
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The CoachVouch take
Founded by IFBB Pro John Jewett, it combines courses, training programs, and coaching for both competitors and physique coaches.
Best for bodybuilding competitors and physique coaches who want a structured, science based system for contest prep and offseason growth.
Common questions
How much does J3 University charge?
Coaching with J3 runs $85 to $150 an hour. Message J3 from this page for an exact quote.
What does J3 University help with?
J3 University helps with designing a training split that brings up weak points, holding conditioning while building in the offseason, preparing for contest day and peak week and advanced hypertrophy programming.
Does J3 University coach online?
J3 is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is J3 University certified?
J3 University lists: IFBB Pro (John Jewett).
Does J3 University offer anything for female athletes?
Yes. It has a Female Physique Module and an Hourglass Program. Both cover female specific training, nutrition, and physique goals.
Can coaches learn from J3 University too?
Yes. It has a path for physique coaches who want to sharpen their systems and improve client results.
How do I contact J3 University?
Send J3 a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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