Today Lawrence is back answering some listener questions covering topics like injury risk while lifting with a rounded back, his goals for the podcast in 2024, the hardest part of bodybuilding and much more. In this episode there is also a cameo from Jack and Tyarra from The Bodybuilding Dietitians as they help answer an in depth listener question about nutrition.

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113: Disc Bulges, Simple vs. Complex Carbs & The Optimal Split For Muscle Growth

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?

Today Lawrence is back with another solo Q&A in which he talks through losing fat in stubborn areas during prep, things to consider when deciding if a prep is right for you, advice for athletes entering their first season, the weight loss "whoosh" effect and whether or not he plans to compete in the natty IFBB shows!

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132: IFBB Natty Shows, Losing Stubborn Fat & Is Prep Right For You?

Today Lawrence sits down with 2X Irish champion, Cameron Balmer. Cam shares some insights into his first ever prep where he took it all the way to the WNBF Worlds! He also talks openly about the challenges of post show and how you can better navigate this period yourself if you are a competitor!

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133: Cameron Balmer - Going All In On Your First Prep

Today Lawrence is joined by his good friend Hudson for a discussion all about pain. They discuss how pain works at a physiological level, how common medications work to reduce pain and why pain is not always associated with something being damaged!

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134: How Pain Works (ft. Hudson Schafer)

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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