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

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

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