Today Lawrence sits down with fellow CBC coach Joe Camacho and they discuss a range of listener questions including; if a newbie lifter can start in a small (300 kcal) surplus to maximise newbie gains with minimal fat, their thoughts on carb source such as honey pre or mid workout for pumps/energy, where they stand on grunting in the gym, whether the “less is more” approach and rest days are effective and tips for better sleep.

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89: Improving Your Sleep, Grunting In The Gym & Gaining Muscle Whilst Losing Fat (ft. Josef Camacho)

At just 5 weeks out from his first show of the season, injury has struck Lawrence in the form of a hamstring injury. He sits down with his coach Joey Cantlin to discuss what this means for the prep ahead as well as giving a general update on how things have been going. They cover some great topics including managing hunger in prep, how to ensure your physique does not get worse as a long prep goes on and much more!

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91: Tearing My Hamstring At 5 Weeks Out! (ft. Joey Cantlin)

Lawrence jumps on a solo podcast outlining the exact details of his upcoming peak week! He talks through training, nutrition, water and sodium manipulations and the general process of how to get ready for show day!

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95: My Peak Week Protocol Explained & The 1600g Carb Load

Episode 100 of The General Muscle Podcast is here! Thank you to everyone who has supported the show over the last few years and here's to the next one hundred!

To celebrate this milestone, Lawrence sits down with special guest Aj Morris to talk about his upcoming contest prep, how he has levelled up as a coach and what you should think about when considering if you are ready for a contest prep!

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100: Aj Morris - Are You Ready To Prep?

Lawrence is back on with his coach Joey Cantlin for an update on his current contest prep. They discuss their plans to start moving calories up into the back end of the season, how long you should limit your season to as well as addressing the recent Reddit thread questioning Lawrence's natty status!

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101: Eating Up Into Shows & Fake Natty Claims (ft. Joey Cantlin)

After over 30 weeks of contest prep, Lawrence jumps on one more time before his final show of the season, WNBF Worlds in Seattle. Lawrence covers how he will manage nutrition on the flight to America as well as his general feelings and emotions leading into the final week of his 2023 contest prep.

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105: How To Peak While Travelling & My Final Week Of Prep

In this special edition of the podcast which was recorded in Seattle, Lawrence covers his whole week in the US getting ready for the 2023 WNBF Worlds from the moment the plane left the tarmac in Brisbane all the way up the the show over the weekend! 

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106: WNBF Worlds Special Edition

Start spreading the news... The General Muscle Podcast has taken over "The Big Apple" with a very special edition of the show. Lawrence sits down with Joey and DY to discuss their week in New York, recapping some of the amazing food they have eaten, some experiences they have had and also talking about their session at the East Coast Mecca, Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym!

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107: Post-Show In New York & Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym (ft. Daniel Yates & Joey Cantlin)

Today Lawrence is back on Australian soil for a Q&A about his time in the US and post-show as well as an update on his recovery diet and how he is feeling since stepping off stage. He covers questions around managing fluid on flights, his biggest realisations from competing this season and the things about US culture that shocked him the most!

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108: Starting My Recovery Diet & How To Avoid Overeating Post-Show

Today Lawrence is joined by newly crowned IFBB Bikini Pro, Lisa Reid. They discuss Lisa's recent prep and how she finally won the elusive card after falling short several times during the season. Lisa shares some valuable insights about posing and mentions what she did differently in her final peak week of the season to win the card!

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109: Lisa Reid - Making An IFBB Pro

Today Lawrence jumps on the podcast to provide an update on his recovery diet now that he is 4 weeks post show! He shares how he is going with training, nutrition and how much weight he has gained since stepping off stage. He also reveals when he will next compete and how he plans on setting up his off season to make the necessary improvements to his physique.

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110: How Much Weight I've Gained Since Competing & My Longest Ever Off-Season

Today Lawrence is joined by his best friend Hudson to chat about his recent acceptance into medical school at Deakin University. Hudson has been working toward this goal for over three years and in this episode, he outlines the highs and lows that got him to this point. He also shares some valuable insights for anyone looking to achieve any big goal!

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112: Hudson Schafer - First Steps To Becoming A Doctor

Tyarra Nelson is back on the podcast as she and Lawrence sit down to discuss her upcoming competitive season. Tyarra shares what will define her season as a success or not, how she has adjusted her approach this prep compared to previous and she also shares a reminder to us all that bodybuilding should be fun even during prep!

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114: Tyarra Nelson - Treating Yourself Like An Athlete

Today Lawrence and his coach Joey sit down for the wrap up of the 2023 contest prep season! They discuss their experiences at WNBF Worlds, talk about what they would have done differently and plan on how they will improve Lawrence's weaker areas before he next sees the stage in 2027!

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115: The Perfect Contest Prep & How To Improve Weak Points (ft. Joey Cantlin)

Dr. Eric Helms is back on the show wrapping up his thoughts on his 2023 contest season. He covers his feelings after winning his WNBF Pro Card, his thoughts on the latest rule change from the WNBF and he also outlines how he plans on bringing an improved package to his next stage appearance!

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116: Eric Helms - The Price Of Winning

Today Lawrence is joined by Daniel Yates from The Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast for a listener Q&A! They chat about BPC 157, their favourite chest exercises, how they manage off plan meals in the off-season and MUCH MORE!

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117: BPC-157, Becoming An Online Coach & How To Manage Off-Plan Meals (ft. Daniel Yates)

Today Lawrence is joined by Ella Calverley, a figure competitor and online coach from the UK! Ella openly shares some of the mistakes she made early on in her journey and how she learnt from them and she also delves into an injury she is currently dealing with and how going through this experience has changed her perspective.

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118: Ella Calverley - Who Are You Without Bodybuilding?

Today Lawrence is on for a solo podcast in which he discusses the biggest lessons he learnt during his last prep. He delves into the categories of training, nutrition, sleep, routine and mindset and shares his biggest takeaways which will definitely be helpful to any competitors.

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119: Lessons Learnt From My Contest Prep

Today Mike Challis is back on the show talking all about his 2023 contest prep! Competing in 5 back-to-back shows, Mike shares insights into what he learnt from the experience and how his daily journalling and mindfulness was able to keep him centred!

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120: Mike Challis - Bodybuilding & Stoicism

This week, the podcast is celebrating International Women's Day with two amazing guests, Loz Vickers and Tyarra Nelson. They both share what they think is going well in the fitness industry for women, they weigh in on PED use in female physique sports and discuss whether or not the introduction of new divisions is helping or hindering the sport as a whole!

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121: Female PED Use & Are New Divisions Hurting Women's Physique Sports?

Today Lawrence is joined by 2x world champion, Beccy Pateman who has just completed an immense season! Beccy shares how she overcame a very extreme relationship with exercise and nutrition to find balance through bodybuilding. She also discusses the challenges of balancing life commitments along with a prep.

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122: Beccy Pateman - Can A World Champion Have Balance?

Lawrence is back solo for another Q&A episode covering a range of topics including; cardio vs. steps) in prep, the best depth to hit on a leg press, how to set out a lean bulk strategy, his recommended pre and intra drinks for training in the morning, his thoughts on "Yeah Buddy Rows" and the top three gyms he would want to train at!

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123: "Yeah Buddy" Rows, Leg Press Tips & The Best Lean Bulking Strategy

Today Lawrence is joined by yet another world champion, Dirk Emmerich! They discuss the differences between Dirk's 2021 and 2023 preps, the importance of managing stress in prep and the nuances of his unique training approach!

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124: Dirk Emmerich - The Natty Giant Killer

Today Lawrence sits down with Hudson in the first instalment of The General Muscle Podcast's "not quite a book club". The review the 1977 documentary Pumping Iron to discuss the aura of Arnold, how it differs and mimics the modern bodybuilding scene as well as much more about the film!

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125: Pumping Iron (1977) - The Curse Of Ambition

Rika Dawson is back on the podcast discussing her current prep as she looks to make her IFBB Bikini and Pro ICN Fitness debut! Rita shares some great information on what she learnt from her first prep that has made this one so much better!

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126: Rika Dawson - Prep Doesn't Have To Suck

Lawrence is back with another Q&A episode covering the following topics; is a normal pendaly row better than any other version, his best tips for managing relationships during prep, who does he draw the most inspiration from in bodybuilding and why, his main bodybuilding goal in the next 5 years, travelling during prep and whether or metabolic adaptation occurs at the same rate regardless of how large your calorie deficit is.

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127: Metabolic Adaptation Explained & The Best Exercise For Back Growth

Dr Greg Potter has a PhD in sleep, circadian rhythm, metabolism and nutrition and today he chats with Lawrence about three key steps anyone can take today to improve their sleep. They also discuss where healthcare is at currently, some exciting supplements that are new to the market and many other topics!

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128: Greg Potter - 3 Steps To Successful Sleep

Today Lawrence sits down with Gemma to talk about the importance of developing a solid morning routine to cultivate success. They discuss which morning routine fads are overrated, which ones are useful and how you can maximise your productivity.

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129: Rise & Thrive (ft. Gemma Rose)

Happy Star Wars Day! Lawrence is joined by his good friend Nathan to chat all things about the galaxy far, far away for the annual Star Wars Special!

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130: Star Wars Special III (ft. Nathan Carter)

Today Lawrence sits down with Lauren Colenso-Semple to discuss a variety of topics relating to females in strength sports. They discuss whether or not women should train differently than men, if they should modify training around their period and many other fascinating topics!

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131: Lauren Colenso-Semple - Should Women Train Differently To Men?

The General Muscle Podcast delves into the world of health and fitness with the aim of educating and entertaining those who listen. The show is hosted by Lawrence Grieve, a physiotherapist and natural bodybuilder who has an immense passion for training and self improvement. Subscribe to this podcast for Q&As on all things related to physiotherapy and bodybuilding as well as interviews with athletes, health professionals and individuals who are extraordinary at what they do!

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