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Giving you the Best Knowledge and Tools that you can Practically Apply to become a better Competitor and Coach 🏆 🎙Hosted by Michael Trimboli, Scott Morrell, & Michael Galante. #prepcoachpodcast

  1. 4 days ago

    NATURAL SHOW STANDARDS | ANTI-INFLAMMS | BALI SHOW PREP | POSING WORKSHOPS | EP#183

    The boys are back and straight into bodybuilding chat, opening with training in freezing Melbourne conditions before moving into injury recovery, natural show standards, and practical competitor advice. From Chloe’s return after a long battle with nerve pain, to a detailed breakdown of the Melbourne NPC Naturals, this one blends athlete perspective with useful coaching takeaways for anyone preparing to compete. We cover:✅ Chloe’s return to stage after months of back pain, nerve compression, rehab and uncertainty✅ Why her latest look was one of her most balanced physiques yet✅ A full recap of the Melbourne NPC Naturals and the overall quality of the line-ups✅ Thoughts on bikini and fit model standards in a natural federation, and whether the rewarded look appears slightly dialled back in condition and muscle✅ Why one show isn’t enough to fully define a federation standard, and why Nationals will give a clearer picture✅ Feedback from Kaitlyn’s showing, including conditioning, fullness, tan and posing adjustments✅ Whether anti-inflammatories can blunt hypertrophy and why they shouldn’t be used casually just to avoid soreness✅ Exercises recently added back into training, including close-grip barbell pressing, Bulgarians and SLDL variations✅ What to pack for an overseas show like Bali, including rice flour, protein, scales, hydration products and backup medication✅ Why posing workshops are such an important part of prep, especially for confidence, stage simulation and learning to present under pressure✅ Upcoming posing workshops and why the winter season deserves more support from competitors and spectators alike. 🎧 Melbourne show standards, injury comeback stories, anti-inflammatories, Bali prep tips, and why posing workshops matter more than most athletes realise. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    39 min

  2. 1 Jul

    PRE PREP PHASES | COACHES THAT DON’T COMPETE | IMMUNE SUPPS | NPC NATURALS | EP#182

    After a successful weekend in Adelaide for the IFBB Natural show, the boys recap a huge day of results, standout physiques, and why certain athletes were strategically placed in this season’s lineup. From Scotty’s own condition and stage presence, to Rebecca’s strong result ahead of Season C, this one moves from show-day reflections into practical coaching discussion around supplementation, pre-prep fat loss, and how athletes should actually choose a coach. We cover:✅ A full Adelaide recap, including Wayne’s standout men’s physique look, posing flow and stage presence✅ Rebecca’s bronze in novice and why this show made sense as a midway stop before Season C✅ Thoughts on adding extra poses into a men’s physique walkout and where the line is strategically✅ L-theanine, NAC and immunity support, plus how Scotty is using theanine with caffeine and before bed✅ Why a pre-prep fat loss phase can make a huge difference before a full contest prep✅ How much weight can realistically come off in a short pre-prep when food is still relatively high✅ Whether coaches who have never competed can still coach prep athletes well✅ Why having competed yourself can improve relatability, problem-solving and real-world prep support✅ How to properly vet a coach beyond social media results alone✅ Why athlete outcomes don’t always tell the full story unless you understand the full coaching process. 🎧 Adelaide results, supplementation, pre-prep strategy, and a big conversation around choosing the right coach. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    30 min

  3. 24 Jun

    GLUTE TIE-INS | ELITE GYM REVEAL | BIKINI TRENDS | MOTIVATION VS HABIT | EP#181

    MG is back on the pod after being sick, and while he shuts down the “12 weeks out” rumours, the boys get stuck into a really good mix of training philosophy, gym culture, mindset and judging trends. They chat through the mobility and isometric work MG’s been using to stay strong without breaking down, Scotty finally reveals the details behind his new elite gym in Greensborough, and then it rolls into audience questions on motivation, bodybuilder identity, classic physique posing and where bikini judging is heading. We cover:✅ Why MG is leaning harder into mobility, isometrics and “prehab” to keep strength high✅ Scotty’s new elite gym reveal, including the vision, equipment, layout and membership plans✅ The gym stereotypes each of the boys are most guilty of✅ What they tell themselves when things don’t go their way✅ Why motivation is unreliable, and why habit, routine and identity matter more✅ Which athletes coached by each other they admire most and why✅ Whether the front lat spread should become mandatory in classic physique✅ The bikini trends they believe will keep being rewarded over the next few years✅ Why bikini still isn’t a “tie-in competition” and why shape, balance and condition all matter✅ Whether natural bodybuilding should use more guest posers at shows✅ If they ever see themselves moving away from training like bodybuilders later in life 🎧 A really fun one that starts with elite gym talk and finishes with some great bodybuilding questions around mindset, posing and category trends. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    37 min

  4. 17 Jun

    FINAL 4 WEEKS OF PREP | JUNK VOLUME | IMPROVEMENT SEASON BODY FAT | EP#180

    With MG joining remotely, this Q&A episode dives straight into bodybuilding topics — covering the final stretch of contest prep, how to think about total training volume, what actually counts as “junk” sets, and how coaches assess body fat gain through the improvement season. The boys also touch on men’s posing mobility, the value of natural guest posers, and whether they ever see themselves moving away from bodybuilding-style training. We cover:✅ The biggest mistakes competitors make in the final four weeks of prep✅ Why extra cardio, unplanned food changes and second-guessing the process can backfire late in prep✅ How social media comparison can create unnecessary doubt close to show day✅ Why not enjoying training late in prep can be completely normal✅ How the boys think about total weekly volume and what “junk sets” really are✅ Why volume needs to be individualised based on the athlete, recovery and physique goals✅ How stimulus-to-fatigue affects exercise selection and set allocation✅ Why simply adding more work is not always the answer for bringing up a body part✅ How coaches assess acceptable body fat gain in the improvement season✅ The difference between what the coach may be comfortable with vs what the athlete feels comfortable with✅ When an earlier mini cut can help with adherence and motivation✅ Mobility tips for men’s physique posing, especially thoracic rotation and extension✅ Why natural guest posers can help elevate the sport✅ Whether the boys ever see themselves not training like bodybuilders 🎧 A pure bodybuilding Q&A on final prep execution, smarter programming, offseason body comp, posing mobility and long-term training. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    38 min

  5. 10 Jun

    LEANEST VS BEST | GYM OWNERSHIP | POST-COMP BLOODWORK | RESPECTED COACHES | EP#179

    This episode starts light with Monster flavours, rap recommendations and the usual banter, then quickly shifts into a really good discussion around what actually matters in bodybuilding beyond just looking shredded. The boys unpack whether the leanest athlete is always the best athlete, why social media can distort how competitors judge themselves, and how posing, shape, size and presentation all affect the final outcome. From there, they dive into the reality of getting started in bodybuilding, the culture around shows and gyms, the realities of owning a gym, and the coaches and athletes they respect most. They finish with a detailed answer on post-prep bloodwork, recovery, and why context matters when interpreting pathology in physique athletes. We cover: ✅ Whether the leanest athlete is always the best athlete on stage ✅ Why athletes often mistake extreme conditioning for automatic placings ✅ How social media can make competitors overestimate other athletes’ physiques ✅ Why posing, shape, fullness and presentation still matter alongside conditioning ✅ Advice for new athletes who feel intimidated getting started in bodybuilding ✅ Why most bodybuilding spaces are more welcoming than people expect ✅ The realities of owning a gym, from permits and costs to risk and workload ✅ Whether working in a gym first is the smartest way to test that goal ✅ The athletes and coaches the boys respect most in the industry ✅ How they keep learning, refine their eye, and improve as coaches over time ✅ A deep dive into post-prep bloodwork, muscle damage markers, recovery and context 🎧 A big one on judging physiques properly, navigating the industry, and reading post-prep bloods through the right lens. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    45 min

  6. 3 Jun

    POST-COMP FOOD NOISE | CARB TIMING | INSULIN SENSITIVITY | BODYBUILDING TRENDS | EP#178

    This episode quickly moves into a strong bodybuilding discussion, with reflections on the recent season, standout athletes and divisions, and how natural bodybuilding continues to evolve. The boys unpack the rising standard across categories like bikini and classic physique, discuss carb timing and insulin sensitivity, and answer listener questions around fit model crossover potential, supplement use, and how to better manage the post-comp phase when food focus is at its highest. We cover: ✅ Reflections on the recent run of shows and how smooth the season felt from an operations and athlete quality perspective ✅ Why bikini and classic physique continue to rise, and how the standard across divisions keeps improving ✅ Standout competitors, emotional pro card moments, and the presentation quality seen throughout the season ✅ Whether a natural bikini athlete could successfully cross over into fit model in an untested federation ✅ Thoughts on insulin sensitivity, carb timing, and why carbs are best used strategically around training ✅ Why Scott doesn’t currently see berberine as a must-have prep supplement ✅ How natural bodybuilding has changed in recent years, with more accessible entry-level divisions and stronger younger athletes coming through ✅ What athletes can do to better manage post-comp food noise, food focus, and the recovery phase after getting stage lean 🎧 Show season reflections, carb timing, fit model crossover and managing post-comp food noise. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    40 min

  7. 29 Apr

    PEAK WEEK ADJUSTMENTS & CARB LOADS | FIRST SHOW WINS | FIT MODEL FEEDBACK | EP#177

    The boys open with some light family chat before shifting into show season mode and breaking down what’s happening behind the scenes with their current athletes. This episode leans heavily into the difference between categories, how peak week decisions are made, and why the right look is often more about control than pushing harder. We cover: ✅ Light-hearted opening chat around family life and the current season ✅ Scotty’s Adelaide athlete recap and why the first-show feedback confirmed they were on the right track ✅ How the judges described the physique as spot on overall, with just a little more fullness still needed ✅ Why fit model continues to stand out as a growing division for natural athletes ✅ MT’s athlete Maddi and the strategy behind keeping her at maintenance, using regular refeeds, and not digging harder than needed ✅ Why holding condition early has created a far more predictable and controlled lead-in for Maddi’s upcoming shows ✅ How small posing details in fit model can completely change the look without needing harder conditioning ✅ Scotty’s athlete Nerrida and how her figure prep is being managed very differently based on category demands and stage look ✅ The value of reducing fatigue, controlling output, and keeping digestion, sleep and stress in a good place during peak week ✅ Why the boys are excited to see how fit model and figure continue to evolve across the season ✅ Updates on a few standout athletes and why their current progress has everyone fired up 🎧 Peak week strategy, fit model nuance and real coaching conversations during the heart of show season. LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    39 min

  8. 22 Apr

    COACH PEAK WEEK LESSONS | INJURY SCARES | SHOW DAY EXECUTION | FIRST SHOW FEEDBACK | EP#176

    Kicking off with a funny chat about Normie, the boys then move into two very different rehab stories — Normie’s huge progress after bilateral hip replacements, and MT dealing with a frustrating lower back and nerve-related injury after a simple misstep in the garden. From there, the episode shifts into Scotty’s first athlete show recap for the season, with a detailed breakdown of peak week decisions, show day execution, pump-up intensity, and the kind of feedback you only get from being in the trenches with a competitor. We cover: ✅ Normie’s recovery after bilateral hip replacements and how much progress he’s made through consistent rehab ✅ MT’s recent back and nerve scare, including calf weakness, numbness, and the challenge of figuring out whether it’s muscular or disc-related ✅ Why extension feels better than flexion, and what that might mean in a rehab setting ✅ Scotty’s recap of his athlete’s first show of the season and the lessons taken from her peak week ✅ How he assessed scale weight, photos, fluid, sodium, fullness and stress across the final days ✅ Why reducing fatigue and watching inflammation markers mattered so much leading into the show ✅ The importance of accurate pump-up timing and intensity on show day ✅ How close they felt they were to nailing the look, and what they’d repeat or improve next time ✅ Why having multiple refeeds before a show can make peak week far more predictable ✅ Early thoughts on upcoming Season B athletes and what they’re excited to watch unfold 🎧 Rehab wins, injury frustrations, and a deep dive into peak week strategy from the first show of the season LISTEN 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN FOLLOW 👇 PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/ Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/ Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/ Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/ Disclaimer The information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

    39 min
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Giving you the Best Knowledge and Tools that you can Practically Apply to become a better Competitor and Coach 🏆 🎙Hosted by Michael Trimboli, Scott Morrell, & Michael Galante. #prepcoachpodcast

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