The General Muscle Podcast

231: Ebonie Rio - Do Peptides Actually Fix Tendons?

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by physiotherapist and researcher Dr Ebonie Rio to break down everything you need to...

230: The Beauty Of Sport

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with Huddo and explores why more people should consider sport as a form of exercise....

229: John Rusin - Understanding Pain-Free Performance

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with Dr. John Rusin to explore the intersection of strength training, rehabilitation...

228: Beyond The Glam | The Realities Of Female Physique Sports

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy International Women's Day from The General Muscle Podcast! This week, we celebrate this special day by bringing you an episode where Lawrence si...

227: Recomping vs. Bulking (ft. Chris Barakat & Eric Helms)

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Chris Barakat and Eric Helms to tackle one of bodybuilding’s most debated topic...

226: Martin Refalo - What Training To Failure Actually Means

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Martin Refalo to unpack one of bodybuilding’s most debated topics: training to ...

225: How Much Of A Bodybuilder Do You Want To Be?

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Joey Cantlin to unpack the different ways bodybuilding can look depending on your...

224: Sandra Sancic - Not Your Average First Timer

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with Sandra Sancic, NBA Bikini Pro, to unpack her journey in the sport and the work ...

223: Why Old Injuries Keep Coming Back

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence is flying solo on the podcast this week with some Q&A questions! He first unpacks a common and frustrating question: do some muscle tears jus...

222: Eddie Saldaña - The Peak Of Natural Bodybuilding

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to win on the world stage? In this episode, WNBF Pro World Champion Eddie Saldaña joins The General Muscle Podcast to talk b...

221: Is There A Moral Obligation To Be Healthy?

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the podcast dusts off its philosophy textbooks as Lawrence sits down with Hudson and Jack to discuss the question; Is There A Moral Obligat...

220: Pain vs. Injury | Lessons From Four Years Of Physio (ft. Kat Byrne)

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Four years into clinical practice, a lot changes, how you assess, how you communicate, and how you think about your role as a physio. In this episode,...

219: Liam Adcock - What Makes An Olympic Athlete?

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we kick off 2026 with a special guest, Australian Olympic long jumper Liam Adcock. Lawrence and Liam delve into how Liam began on this jour...

218: Lessons Learned In 2025

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of 2025, Lawrence sits down for a solo podcast to reflect on a few key lessons he learned across 2025. He discusses training, nut...

217: The 12 Days Of Christmas - Bodybuilding Mistakes We Had To Make

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Christmas Special of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Nick Hannah to reflect on 12 bodybuilding mistakes they’ve personally...

216: Texas Recap | Alphaland & Destination Dallas Review

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the US specials wrap up as Huddo and Lawrence sit down to recap their week in Texas. They cover the college football game they attended as ...

215: The California Special

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a very special episode! Lawrence sits down with Huddo, DY and Camellia to recap their time in California! They cover some honest rev...

214: WNBF Worlds Recap - Los Angeles 2025 (ft. Daniel Yates)

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lawrence is recording LIVE from Los Angeles recapping the 2025 WNBF World Championships! He sits down with DY to discuss the highs and lows...

213: Mike Israetel - The Future Of Building Muscle

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with the one and only Dr. Mike Israetel to discuss training, recovery, and the evolv...

212: Bodybuilding Rehab Roundtable | Part 4 - Shoulder Pain

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 4 of The General Muscle Podcast’s bodybuilding rehab series, Lawrence is joined once again by Nick, Mike, and James to break down everything...

211: Is Bulking Dead?

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo Q&A, Lawrence answers some listener questions about the best rate of gain during a bulking phase, how aggressively should you conduct a m...

210: On The Bus | Growing Up (ft. Hudson Schafer)

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lawrence is joined by Hudson for his long awaited return. The two don't necessarily have a set agenda for this one, they just hit record an...

209: Jeff Alberts - Why Bodybuilding Is A Skill

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Jeff Alberts, WNBF Pro Bodybuilder and head coach at 3DMJ, for an in-depth discus...

208: How To Eat Like An Adult After Your Bodybuilding Show

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lawrence sits down for a solo Q&A answering questions about post comp eating, when to cut off food and water in the evening and why y...

207: Daniel Yates - Burn The Boats

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Lawrence is joined by Daniel Yates AKA DY for a deep dive into his recent competitive season. They delve into the extreme le...

206: The Experiment Is You | Applying Science In Bodybuilding (ft. Joey Cantlin)

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Joey Cantlin as they explore why every athlete needs to find what truly works for...

205: Jade Moxey - Built In The Off-Season

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by natural bodybuilder Jade Moxey to unpack her journey in the sport so far. Jade sh...

204: Ankle Mobility For Bodybuilders & Surviving University Placement

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence jumps on a solo Q&A episode to cover questions about managing placement as a physiotherapy student, ankle mobility during posing in hee...

203: Daniel Chapelle - The Classic Vision

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with Daniel Chapelle to recap his recent competitive season in classic physique. He ...

202: Dad Strength | Fatherhood & Bodybuilding (ft. Damon Forrest & Nathan Wallace)

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Father’s Day special of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with professional natural bodybuilders Nathan Wallace and Damon Forre...

201: How To Be Your Own Physio

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lawrence jumps on a solo Q&A episode which mainly centres around the self management of pain and injuries. Lawrence addresses how you can deter...

200: Eric Helms & Aj Morris - The Path To Bodybuilding Mastery

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the 200th episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by two icons of the natural bodybuilding scene. Dr. Eric Helms and Aj Morris ju...

199: Lisa Cantlin - Don't Let Stress Stop Your Progress

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence catches up with IFBB Pro Lisa Cantlin for a life and training update. From wedding celebration...

198: Winning Habits | The Secret Engine Of Success

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence breaks down the crucial role of routine in achieving long-term success—whether in business, ...

197: Bodybuilding Rehab Roundtable | Part 3: Knee Pain

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part three of the Bodybuilding Rehab Roundtable in which Lawrence sits down with Mike, Nick and James to discuss knee pain! In this episode...

196: Stephanie Filbay - A New Era For ACL Rehabilitation

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Dr Stephanie Filbay, a researcher at the forefront of ACL rehabilitation. They di...

195: Prep Smarter, Not Harder | Fat Loss & First Timer Tips (ft. Joey Cantlin)

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Joey Cantlin to tackle a range of listener questions! Topics include the idea...

194: Eliud Sierra - The Chiropractor Realigning The Profession

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with Dr. Eliud Sierra to explore the path to becoming a chiropractor in the US—and...

193: Camellia Curreen - Surround To Succeed | The Power Of Your Environment

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with Camellia Curreen to explore her journey in the world of bodybuilding—from her...

192: Taming The Wild West | How The Fitness Industry Is Growing Up (ft. Alex Thomas)

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Alex Thomas, someone who is deeply embedded in the Australian coaching scene to d...

191: Conor Heffernan - The Dawn Of Bodybuilding

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with historian Dr Conor Heffernan for a deep dive into the history and culture of bo...

190: Staying Natty & Defining A Successful Contest Prep (ft. Nick Hannah)

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by returning guest Nick Hannah! They dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering ke...

189: Nedd Brockmann's RUNN (2024) - Pushing The Limit Of The Human Spirit

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by Hudson for another instalment of their not a bookclub series. This time they discuss the 2024 documentary, RUNN, which rec...

188: Marlette Le-Feuvre - Chasing The Look, Not The Trophy

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with Marlette Le-Feuvre to recap her most recent contest season. Marlette shares ins...

187: Will Running Actually Kill Your Gains? (ft. Sam Meaney)

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is assisted on this Q&A by Sam Meaney. Sam shares how his training is currently tracking, refl...

186: Physio Red Flags You Should Never Ignore

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence sits down for a solo podcast where he breaks down his top 5 physio red flags. Lawrence delves into some unfortunately common practices ...

185: Kirra Longmuir - Pro Cards & Parenthood

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with IFBB Pro Kirra Longmuir to recap her recent season, including show results and ...

184: Martin Refalo - Fatigue Management Simplified

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lawrence is joined by Martin Refalo, who bridges the gap between science and practice in the fitness industry. We discuss his journey...

183: Star Wars Special IV (ft. Nathan Carter)

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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! ...

182: Bodybuilding Rehab Roundtable | Part 2: Low Back Pain

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part two of the Bodybuilding Rehab Roundtable in which Lawrence sits down with Mike, Nick and James to discuss the mystery of low back pain...

181: What's The Deal With Stretching?

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence sits down for a solo podcast all about stretching. He separates fact from fiction and shares some insights about when stretching can likely h...

180: Brandon Kempter – The “Shredded Gene” & Contest Prep Secrets

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lawrence sits down with Brandon Kempter for an insightful and honest conversation about life, bodybuilding, and coaching. Brandon ope...

179: Liv Grace - Passion Over Perfection

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, Lawrence sits down with Liv Grace to dive into her journey from the gym to the stage. They explore how Liv’s initial...

178: Mastering Your Phone & Escaping Digital Dependency

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, The General Muscle Podcast takes a different route as Lawrence dives into his personal experience with managing phone use, from using...

177: Ben Lloyd - The Natty Mr. Olympia

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lawrence and Ben Lloyd dive into the his journey, exploring how he got started in the sport and the pivotal moments that shaped his c...

176: Prep Insights | The Trap Of Diet Foods (ft. Jas Paterson)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Lawrence is joined by Jas Paterson who provides an update on her prep progress, discussing how things are shaping up and what...

175: She Lifts | Empowering Women In Fitness (ft. Nicole Hitchcock & Montana Bannister)

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy International Women's Day! The podcast continues a strong tradition of having a special episode centred around the female side of the sport with...

174: Nick Hannah - Staying In The Pocket

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by Nick Hannah, ANB Pro Bodybuilder and Australian representative for the WNBF! Nick had an extremely impressive season in 20...

173: Stop Majoring In The Minors | The Fundamentals Of Bodybuilding

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a round table discussion all about focusing on the major aspects of training and nutrition before worrying about the smaller detail...

172: Michelle Hellyer - Beyond Optimal | For The Love Of Training

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Lawrence is joined by Michelle Hellyer, 2024 ICN World Natural Games Pro Figure World Champion. Michelle shares some insights into managing ...

171: Balancing Strength and Hypertrophy | Can You Have It All? (ft. Joey Cantlin)

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joey Cantlin is back on the podcast to answer some listener questions with Lawrence. They address three main topics; the so called "natural ...

170: Steve Hall - Believe It

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Lawrence is joined by WNBF Pro Bodybuilder and host of The Revive Stronger Podcast, Steve Hall who shares some insights into his 2024 season...

169: Bodybuilding Rehab Roundtable | Part 1 - Understanding Pain & Injury

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part one of the Bodybuilding Rehab Roundtable in which Lawrence sits down with Mike, Nick and James who are all bodybuilders and physiother...

168: Maddie McConnell – World Champion Vegan Bodybuilder

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Lawrence is joined by Maddie McConnell, current WNBF Figure Pro World Champ, IFBB Natural Pro and holder of numerous other titles after her ...

167: The Power of Proactivity & Essential Advice for Competitors

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence is back on for a solo podcast where he answers questions about advice for first time competitors, how to manage prep during busy academic per...

166: Simon Collins - New Zealand's Bodybuilding Revolution

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Lawrence kicks off 2025 with a guest interview featuring Simon Collins, natural bodybuilder and President of WNBF New Zealand. Simon r...

165: Ten Lessons Learned In 2024

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is the final episode of 2024 and this week, Lawrence sits down for a solo podcast and reflects on 10 lessons he has learned over the course of the ...

164: Ranking Christmas Gifts For Bodybuilders

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence jumps on for a solo episode and this time it is the Christmas Special! He talks through his own plans for managing training and nutriti...

163: Loz Vickers - Embracing Every Aspect Of Prep

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Loz is back for her third appearance talking with Lawrence about her latest contest prep, embracing the pageantry of contest prep and much more! Loz a...

162: Aj Morris - A New Era Of Natural Bodybuilding

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year winds down, the podcast is not slowing down as we bring you a great interview with Aj Morris. Lawrence sits down with Aj to discuss some o...

161: WNBF Worlds Recap & Why Everyone Should Compete Overseas

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lawrence is on solo for a recap of the 2024 WNBF World Championships which were held last weekend in Boston. He mentions a few highli...

160: Greg Potter - How Bodybuilders Can Maximise Sauna Sessions

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Potter is back on the podcast to talk about the health benefits of saunas use. He sits down with Lawrence to especially talk about how bodybuilde...

159: Zena Al Kelaby - Managing A Demanding Career During Contest Prep

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by Dr Zena Al Kelaby, a vet surgeon and DFAC Pro from the UK! Zena shares some insights into managing a very stressful and hi...

158: James Johnson - Training Around Injuries

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by Dr. James Johnson, a physical therapist and natural bodybuilder from the US. These two begin with some natty bodybuilding ...

157: Broscience vs. Research | Does Success Leave Clues? (ft. Eric Helms)

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Eric Helms is back for his third appearance on the podcast! He makes some excellent points on the "success leaves clues" debate and educates the...

156: Taylor Gibbon - Australia's Natty Bikini Champion

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by ICN and NBA Pro, Taylor Gibbon to talk about her incredibly successful debut season! Taylor shares about how taking a loss...

155: Choosing The Right Exercises & Can Your Off-Season Be Too Long?

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is back with a solo Q&A episode where he answers some listener questions and provides an update on his recent dieting phase! Thank you...

154: Angus Bradley - Should Bodybuilders Do Plyometrics?

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by Angus Bradley, an Australian strength and conditioning coach who specialises in working with athletes but has a passion fo...

153: Why Post-Show Is HARDER Than Prep (ft. Daniel Yates)

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by his comrade from Bodybuilding Down Under, Daniel Yates, to talk all about the post-show period. They talk through why this...

152: Jas Paterson - An Unconventional Contest Prep

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence sits down with IFBB Bikini athlete and powerlifter, Jas Paterson! Jas shares how her last contest prep was her most successful despite ...

151: Deload Strategies, Tricep Training Tips & Overrated Exercises For Muscle Growth

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence sits down for a solo Q&A podcast where he talks about tricep training, how deloads may differ between strength athletes, overrated exer...

150: Alberto Núñez - Learning To Trust Your Instincts

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week The General Muscle Podcast celebrates its 150th episode! In honour of this milestone, Lawrence welcomes the one and only Alberto Núñez, na...

149: How To Adapt & Evolve As An Online Coach (ft. Joey Cantlin)

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by his own coach, friend and now business associate Joey Cantlin for a deep dive into the world of online coaching. They disc...

148: Being Present On Show Day & Can Vacuums Shrink Your Waist?

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence is back on the podcast solo for a Q&A in which he covers how to be fully present on show day, his experience at the first OCB Australia show,...

147: Montana Bannister - Is Bodybuilding A Pageant Or Sport?

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Montana is back on the show to talk about her last off season, her current prep and her upcoming show with FMG. She outlines why she is moving to a ne...

146: The Phil Heath Story (2024) - Does Success Demand "Obsession"?

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence and Hudson dive into Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story and talk about its impact on the bodybuilding landscape. They reflect on the mete...

145: Nick Licameli - Why Is There Uncertainty In Healthcare?

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by Nick Licameli, a physical therapist, natural bodybuilder and member of Team 3DMJ! Nick talks through the process of a US b...

144: Taking A BREAK From Bodybuilding

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence! Please take the time t...

143: Lisa Blackburn - Women Who Want To Get Jacked

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Blackburn joins Lawrence today on the show to discuss her journey in bodybuilding and how it helped her come out of a very difficult time in her ...

142: Bodybuilders Who ACTUALLY Go To War (ft. Angela Wiseman & Cam James)

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Lawrence is joined by Angela and Cam, two people who have been intimately involved with both the Australian Defence Force and the natural bo...

141: Jack Radford-Smith - The World's Shortest Contest Prep

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by Jack Radford-Smith who is making his fourth appearance on the show! Jack recently earned his ICN pro card after an extreme...

140: Time Under Tension Training & Why You Shouldn't Count Your Sets

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence jumps on for a solo Q&A covering topics such as how to count set volume for different exercises, what is his favourite muscle group, wh...

139: Leah Marie - Defying The Odds

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leah Marie has quite the resume in the sport of natural bodybuilding. She is a WNBF figure pro as well as the holder of multiple other pro cards and s...

138: Common Misconceptions About Injuries (ft. Mike Challis)

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence sits down with Mike Challis to discuss a few common myths surrounding pain and injury including whether it is okay to train through pai...

137: Zee Dennis - Applying Gratitude To Bodybuilding

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence is joined by reigning ICN Pro Men's Bodybuilding Mr. Australia, Zee Dennis! Zee tells us about his life from moving over from Liberia to how ...

136: My New Training Split & Are You Doing Too Much Volume?

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence answers some questions around why he recently changed his training split, the hardest parts of prep as a first timer, how to know when ...

135: Maddy Winn - Finding Yourself Through Bodybuilding

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lawrence is joined by multiple pro card winner, Maddy Winn! They discuss the journey Maddy has taken from overcoming a negative relationship wit...

134: How Pain Works (ft. Hudson Schafer)

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

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

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...