Welcome to part one of the Bodybuilding Rehab Roundtable in which Lawrence sits down with Mike, Nick and James who are all bodybuilders and physiotherapists in their own right. They set up this series by discussing some foundations around pain and injury and contrasting how rehab principles may apply to a bodybuilder rather than gen pop given their unique demands! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence, James...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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 stellar season in 2024. Maddie shares some insights into her prep as well as how she manages to do all this whilst following a vegan diet. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Maddie! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platfor...
Jan 19, 2025•58 min
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 periods and how to achieve a better work life balance. He also shares some insights into his current book of choice on the importance of being proactive. 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 platfo...
Jan 12, 2025•44 min
Happy New Year! Lawrence kicks off 2025 with a guest interview featuring Simon Collins, natural bodybuilder and President of WNBF New Zealand. Simon reflects on his recent season and shares some exciting news ahead of a big year for his federation! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Simon! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to hel...
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 year. They include bodybuilding related lessons relating to training and nutrition as well as some that are a little more personal! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in this year and we look forward to seeing you in 2025! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence...
Dec 29, 2024•49 min
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 nutrition over the festive period and he ranks the best gifts for bodybuilders from S to D tier! Merry Christmas from The General Muscle Podcast! 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...
Dec 22, 2024•38 min
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 also opens up about periods of self doubt during her prep and how she was able to rise above this and have an incredible season! 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 of choice as...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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 of the big changes we have seen to the sport in 2024, Aj's prep plans as well as how he plans to level up natural bodybuilding through NBW! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Aj! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of...
Dec 08, 2024•59 min
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 highlights from the show, reflects on his time at Worlds in 2023 and share some insights on what makes competing overseas so 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...
Dec 01, 2024•31 min
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 bodybuilders may use saunas in a slightly different way to ensure there is no negative impact on their muscle building pursuits! 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 podcast platform of choice as this is...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 high pressure job along with a contest prep and she also discusses the shift in which more women are pursuing careers in categories like figure and women's bodybuilding and how this is changing the sport at large! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Zena! P...
Nov 17, 2024•51 min
Today Lawrence is joined by Dr. James Johnson, a physical therapist and natural bodybuilder from the US. These two begin with some natty bodybuilding chatter before digging into to strategies for managing injuries whilst still training hard! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and James! 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...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 listeners on some of the issues built into this way of thinking. Eric helps explain how bodybuilders can reconcile what they see through anecdotes and integrate that with the research to get the best of both worlds! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Er...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 29 min
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 early in her season propelled her forward and how she was able to adapt to multiple different federations during her season! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Taylor! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice a...
Oct 27, 2024•51 min
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 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 Coaching Enqu...
Oct 20, 2024•27 min
Today Lawrence is joined by Angus Bradley, an Australian strength and conditioning coach who specialises in working with athletes but has a passion for helping gen pop clients become better physically prepared for all of life's stressors. They discuss why bodybuilders may want to train variously, his current grievances with the fitness industry as well as tips for creating better curated content on social media. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it ont...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 can be such a hard time to navigate and provide useful insights and advice as to how someone can manage their post show recovery well. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and DY! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of ch...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr
Today Lawrence sits down with IFBB Bikini athlete and powerlifter, Jas Paterson! Jas shares how her last contest prep was her most successful despite being quite different from the norm. She discusses whether or not powerlifting and bodybuilding can work as simultaneous pursuits and finally, she shares about her faith and why this was such a key part of her success in her last prep! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and ...
Sep 29, 2024•52 min
Today Lawrence sits down for a solo Q&A podcast where he talks about tricep training, how deloads may differ between strength athletes, overrated exercises 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! 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@everybo...
Sep 22, 2024•40 min
This week The General Muscle Podcast celebrates its 150th episode! In honour of this milestone, Lawrence welcomes the one and only Alberto Núñez, natural pro bodybuilder and coach at 3DMJ. Alberto and Lawrence dig into how the best bodybuilders are able to become more intuitive, how fatherhood has changed Alberto's life as well as his future competitive plans. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and! Pleas...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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 discuss the biggest lessons they have learned, how they can adapt their styles to suit different clients and some key tips and tricks to manage daily operations. 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 you...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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, whether or not vacuums can shrink the waist, his reason for competing in bodybuilding, fish oil recommendations and what types of athletes go on to make the best bodybuilders. 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...
Sep 01, 2024•38 min
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 new federation and she also shares some of the biggest lessons she has learnt as a coach and person in the last 12 months! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Montana! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as th...
Aug 25, 2024•48 min
Lawrence and Hudson dive into Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story and talk about its impact on the bodybuilding landscape. They reflect on the meteoric rise of an all-time great and discuss whether or not you need to be obsessed with your goal to be the best. 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 g...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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 based physical therapist to go from student to clinician and they chat about uncertainty within the field and why this is okay for many people. Nick also shares an update on his current contest prep. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Nick! Please take th...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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 Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au
Aug 04, 2024•29 min
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 life. She shares details from her very successful 2023 contest prep and outlines her involvement with OCB as this new federation comes into Australia. 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 leave a five star review on your podca...
Jul 28, 2024•53 min
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 bodybuilding community. Today they discuss why these two worlds are so intertwined and share some info on the upcoming DES Show! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence, Angela and Cam! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of ch...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 extremely successful season! Jack's recent prep was somewhat unconventional and today he explains the ins and outs of his approach! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Jack! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as t...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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, why he opts for more fats and less carbs on a rest day, his cardio of choice in the off season and his opinion on time under tension training. 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 ...
Jul 07, 2024•38 min
