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 she is the winner of both national and world titles. She is also the WNBF Australia President and today she sits down with Lawrence to talk about her journey through overcoming chronic pain to researching mindset transformation and how all of that has led her to where she is today! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the epis...
Jun 30, 2024•57 min
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 pain, when you should seek the help of a physio, how to manage shoulder pain with bench press, how much stress do leg extensions cause the knee and how to strengthen tendons! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Mike! Please take the time to leave a five star...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min
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 he eventually became a pro bodybuilder. Zee also shares how his faith, family and overall mindset have helped him reach his full potential as an athlete and a businessman. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Zee! Please take the time to leave a five star ...
Jun 16, 2024•55 min
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 to increase volume or food in a massing phase and his least favour exercises of all time! 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! Lawrenc...
Jun 09, 2024•26 min
Today Lawrence is joined by multiple pro card winner, Maddy Winn! They discuss the journey Maddy has taken from overcoming a negative relationship with exercise and food to winning Bikini Ms Australia at age 17! Maddy also shares details about her recent prep and her plans to take on the IFBB in 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 Maddy! Please take the time to leave a five star review on y...
Jun 02, 2024•47 min
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! 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 of choice as this is a great way to he...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Cam! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast pl...
May 20, 2024•1 hr
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! 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 ...
May 12, 2024•34 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Lauren! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice...
May 05, 2024•59 min
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! 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 Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coachin...
May 03, 2024•45 min
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. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Gemma! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help t...
Apr 28, 2024•46 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Greg! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min
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. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the ep...
Apr 14, 2024•43 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Rika! 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...
Apr 07, 2024•55 min
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! 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 ...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 20 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Dirk! 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! Dirk's IG: ...
Mar 24, 2024•54 min
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! 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 ...
Mar 17, 2024•40 min
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. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Beccy! Please take the time to leave a five star review on ...
Mar 10, 2024•50 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence, Tyarra and Lo...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Mike! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to h...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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. 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...
Feb 18, 2024•49 min
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. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Ella! Please take the time to leave a fiv...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Dan! 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! Dan's IG: @...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Eric! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platf...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min
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! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and! Please take the time to leave a five st...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence! Pleas...
Jan 07, 2024•53 min
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! 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 t...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Merry Christmas from The General Muscle Podcast! In today's Christmas Special, Lawrence is joined by Jack, DY and DC (the gentlemen who he shares hosting duties with on Bodybuilding Down Under) to chat about how 2023 went for them, what you can do as a bodybuilder to put yourself on the naughty or nice list and what is the greatest of all Christmas foods! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence, Jack, DY and D...
Dec 24, 2023•44 min
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. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence! Please ta...
Dec 17, 2023•38 min
