Bodybuilding Down Under

Welcome to episode 172 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this episode, we take a step back and reflect on our personal evolution within the sport, how we’ve levelled up across training, nutrition, and the way we live our lives around bodybuilding.

We explore how our perspectives, habits, and systems have changed over time, and what’s allowed us to continue progressing, physically, mentally, and professionally. From how we ...

Welcome to episode 171 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week, we dig into a range of nuanced questions around training performance, supplementation, show-day preparation, and the mindset required to operate at the pro level in natural bodybuilding.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Structuring peri-workout nutrition – Timing, composition, and how to individualise 🔹 Best backstage pump-up strategy – Dumbbells vs bands, timing, a...

Welcome to episode 170 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week’s episode is a mix of light-hearted hypotheticals and deeper discussion as we catch up and explore topics that bridge training, mindset, and lifestyle.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Best gym equipment brand for a home gym – If you had to choose only one 🔹 Where we’d prep if we could go anywhere in the world 🔹 How to peak arousal for top sets – Mindset, routine, a...

Welcome to episode 169 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this week’s episode, we wrap up DC’s 2024 competition season, including a full recap of his final showing in Malaysia. We break down his feedback, lessons learned, and give you a sneak peek at post-show plans and what’s in store for next season.

We also dive into some of the most important (and often overlooked) topics in bodybuilding:

🔹 What separates amateurs from...

Welcome to episode 168 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week, we’re joined once again by DC, who’s been on an international journey as he competes across Asia during his 2024 season. Fresh off the NPC Natural Taiwan show and just days out from stepping on stage at WNBF Malaysia, DC shares his experience balancing peak week, travel, and prep all while abroad.

We dive into:

🔹 DC’s recent show results and feedback 🔹 The ...

Welcome to episode 167 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week’s episode is a mixed bag of insight, opinion, and laughs as we answer your listener-submitted questions, ranging from the weirdly specific to the surprisingly deep.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Protein powder in oats – Before or after cooking? Our go-to prep-friendly combos 🔹 Signature gym fits – What is our go-to apparel of choice? 🔹 If you could legalise one b...

Welcome to episode 166 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this week’s episode, we kick things off with a full review of the recent IFBB Natural show in New South Wales, running through the standout winners, class results, critiques, and overall impressions of how the event unfolded. We also share our thoughts on the future of the IFBB Natural scene and what competitors and fans can expect in the years ahead.

Building on las...

Welcome to episode 165 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week, we dive deep into one of the most anticipated (and often misunderstood) parts of comp prep: peak week.

Whether you’re heading into your first show or refining your protocol as a seasoned competitor, this episode is packed with practical insight, real-world experience, and the small details that make a big difference when stage day arrives.

Here’s what we cove...

Welcome to episode 164 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this week’s episode, we tackle a range of questions from listeners covering the mental and physical challenges of competing, recovering, and growing in the sport of bodybuilding.

Here’s what we discuss:

🔹 Prepping twice in one year – Is it worth it, and how does the second prep feel physically and mentally? 🔹 Post-comp food obsession – What to do when your brain wo...

Welcome to episode 163 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this episode, we start with a brief follow-up on GLP-1 agonists before diving into a larger discussion around emerging muscle-building pharmaceuticals such as Trevogrumab and Garetosmab. We explore how these new compounds differ from traditional anabolic steroids and SARMs, and what their development could mean for the future of natural bodybuilding.

We also introduc...

Welcome to episode 162 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week, all four of us jumped on for a full-team catch-up before diving into a deep, nuanced discussion around one of the most talked-about topics in the fitness and bodybuilding space right now: GLP-1 agonists.

We break down their rising use, how they work, and the potential implications in the natural bodybuilding scene. Are they performance-enhancing? Are they eth...

Welcome to episode 161 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week, we unpack a big weekend in natural bodybuilding with multiple show recaps, including ICN Nationals and the OCB, alongside updates on upcoming events and a deeper conversation on one of the most critical (but often overlooked) parts of the process: the recovery phase.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 BDU shirt update – Latest drop info and what’s coming next. 🔹 ICN N...

Welcome to episode 160 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week, we’re joined by Kenny and Jen from ANB, one of Australia’s longest-standing natural bodybuilding federations. Whether you're a competitor, coach, or fan of the sport, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look into the philosophy, structure, and future of ANB, and what sets it apart in the world of natural bodybuilding.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Kenny &am...

Welcome to episode 159 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this week’s episode, we tackle some of the big-picture questions and personal lessons from our time in the sport, from social media’s impact on natural bodybuilding to red flags in coaching, and the one myth we think needs to be buried for good.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Instagram’s influence on natural bodybuilding – Has it helped the sport grow, or distorted it? 🔹 ...

Welcome to episode 158 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week, the crew catches up to talk all things mini-cuts, prep updates, and the current state of natural bodybuilding, plus a recap of the recent ICN Queensland show and a fresh take on one of the most debated training topics in the industry.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Mini-cuts and prep updates – Where each of us is currently at. 🔹 ICN Queensland show recap – Standou...

Welcome to episode 157 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Joey Cantlin as we unpack a big week in bodybuilding, from the latest WNBF Australia show to the always-stacked IFBB Pittsburgh Pro. We also touch on the importance of staying focused between shows and announce something exciting for the BDU community!

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 New BDU shirt drop! – Fresh apparel...

Welcome to episode 156 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this episode, we dive deep into optimising your push day training, breaking down the best approaches for chest and delt hypertrophy, and tackling some of the most debated questions around pressing and isolation work.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Chest training fundamentals – Building a balanced and effective push session. 🔹 Pressing mechanics – Free weights vs machines:...

Welcome to episode 155 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this week’s episode, we cover a wide range of topics that blend science, strategy, and experience across both the prep and off-season phases of bodybuilding.

Here’s what we dive into:

🔹 Skill point allocation for muscle growth, muscle architecture & leanness potential. If you had to “spend” points to maximise these traits, where would they go? 🔹 Most underrated...

Welcome to episode 154 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

In this week’s episode, the boys catch up for another roundtable chat, diving into all things comp prep and off-season updates. DC and DY share how their preps are progressing, Jack reveals his upcoming prep plans, and Lawrence gives insight into his current off-season approach.

The team also wraps up the recent IFBB QLD show and shares their pro card predictions across...