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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Lisa! Please take the time to lea...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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! 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...
Dec 03, 2023•47 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence, J...
Nov 26, 2023•41 min
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! 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 to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the sho...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 36 min
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. 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 to leave a five star review on your podcast platform...
Nov 12, 2023•54 min
Today Lawrence is joined by 2x ICN overall fitness winner, Poppy Buckland who just completed an incredible season. Poppy shares how she was able to grit her way through the hardest days of contest prep and still maintain high performance in the gym! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Poppy! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to he...
Nov 05, 2023•58 min
On today's episode, Lawrence recaps his showing at the inaugural WNBF Australia show over the weekend! He shares the nuances of his peak week, his results and what the plan is from this point onwards as he eyes off his final show of the season, WNBF Worlds! 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 to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help...
Oct 29, 2023•36 min
On this week's episode, Lawrence recaps his first ever ICN Australian Championships which were hosted down in Melbourne over the weekend! He reveals his placings, how he think he looked and his feelings towards narrowly missing out on an ICN Pro Card. 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 to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the s...
Oct 22, 2023•37 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Joey! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podc...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagra...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Today Lawrence is back on for another solo Q&A covering the following topics: cutting Coke Zero, sugar free drinks or sweeteners close to show, how go about finding a coach and what do I look for, his current breakfast on a cut, times his coach has had to get on his back about something, his favourite moment so far in his bodybuilding career, things he wants to improve from his last show, one lesson from previous competitive seasons that he has taken through to this one, what mode of cardio ...
Oct 01, 2023•47 min
Today Lawrence jumps back on another solo podcast to recap the 2023 ICN Queensland State Championships. He highlights the differences between his first and second peak weeks and approaches to show day, recaps his results on the day and looks forward to the remaining three shows of his 2023 season! 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 to leave a five star review on your podcast platform...
Sep 24, 2023•40 min
Samantha Wicks makes her third appearance on the podcast, this time talking about her recent move from IFBB to WBFF, how she is managing an extended contest prep and her top tips for nailing your posing and stage presence on show day! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Sam! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Sama...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr
Today Lawrence jumps on another solo podcast breaking down the 2023 ICN Tropix North Queensland Championships. He touches on his results, the show day experience and how he was able to turn things around to pull off a comeback win and take out the overall title! 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 to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to...
Sep 10, 2023•42 min
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! 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 to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle L...
Sep 03, 2023•38 min
Today Lawrence welcomes Jack Thorburn back to the podcast for his second appearance on the show. Since coming on Jack has finished off his season, taking out a 4th place at WNBF Worlds and is currently in the midst of his gaining phase. The chat about the state of natural bodybuilding, whether training should be optimal or just hard enough and answer some quick fire listener questions. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story a...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Today Lawrence is joined by fellow University of Queensland graduate and accredited dietitian, Gemma Rose (who also happens to be his better half) for a discussion about all things university life. The two share their biggest mistakes, most embarrassing moments and a tonne of usual takeaways that any current or future uni student would benefit from hearing. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Gemma! Pl...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Today Lawrence is joined by Sheena Fitzsimmons, an ICN and INBA Pro who recently competed in 7 shows in her latest season! In this episode they cover topics like the importance of consistent food selections in prep, how to navigate social occasions while dieting and the pros and cons of being an online and in-person coach. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Sheena! Please take the time to leave a five...
Aug 13, 2023•56 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it ...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr
Today Lawrence is joined by researcher and lifter Dr Pak for a discussion about deloads for strength athletes and bodybuilders. This episode provides great insight into what a deload is, when you might need one and how to implement them! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Dr Pak! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the epis...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Today Lawrence is joined by Loz Vickers, a bodybuilder and online coach from the UK. She sits down to talk about her journey from bikini girl to now aiming to step onstage as a bodybuilder and how her mindset towards training has allowed her to achieve things she never imagined possible! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Loz! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform o...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Today Lawrence and Hudson sit down to discuss the topic of mental resilience and what it means to have "that dog" in you. They debate whether or not mental resilience can be built or whether you are born with it as well as how you can use it in the best way possible to reach your goals. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Hudson! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform...
Jul 09, 2023•58 min
This week Lawrence is joined by Milo Wolf, a natural bodybuilder and powerlifter who is currently completing a PhD on the effects of range of motion on hypertrophy. Today they discuss a very exciting concept in the world of hypertrophy research, lengthened partials, and how they might be even better for gains than full range of motion training. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Milo! Please take the ...
Jul 02, 2023•53 min
Today Lawrence is back with another Q&A episode in which he covers; his favourite pre and post workout meals, what it means to be "natty" in the fitness industry, what body fat percentage you should be to start a bulk or cut, how long a set should take to maximise hypertrophy, Lawrence's favourite part of prep so far and cardio considerations during contest prep. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence! Pl...
Jun 25, 2023•36 min
Today Lawrence is joined by ICN figure pro Rachel Fewkes to talk about her experiences competing at WNBF Worlds, how to manage the post show period while overseas and how you can still make the most of your health and fitness journey as a busy mum! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Rachel! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to he...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Lawrence is now 13 weeks out from his first show of the 2023 season and he sits down with his coach Joey Cantlin to discuss the first third of prep. They reflect on how smooth the prep has gone and discuss what about their approach has been different compared to other preps. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Joey! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as ...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr
Today Lawrence is joined by coach, researcher and WNBF pro bodybuilder Christopher Barakat. They discuss things like the quest for a pro card and handling yourself as a first timer before moving into an in depth discussion about the science of peak week for bodybuilders. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Chris! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as thi...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Today Lawrence is joined by Josef Camacho, a guest making his third appearance on the podcast, to talk about some exciting news! They also chat about the current state of online coaching and personal training, what coaches could do better and their plans for the future. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Joe! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this i...
May 28, 2023•52 min
Today Lawrence is joined by a very special guest! Laurin Conlin is an IFBB bikini pro, coach and researcher, making her someone with a wealth of knowledge in the fitness industry. Today she delves into topics like whether or not bodybuilding is a healthy pursuit, who can benefit from a meal plan and much more! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Laurin! Please take the time to leave a five star review ...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min
