Bodybuilding Down Under

Bodybuilding Down Under
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Welcome to The Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! Each episode you will be joined by your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Daniel Chapelle, Lawrence Grieve and Daniel Yates, all passionate bodybuilders who are engrossed within the bodybuilding community here in Australia. Tune into the podcast for insight into the bodybuilding lifestyle, including everyone’s journeys on and off the stage, regular Q&A’s, guest interviews and of course some banter along the way. We all hope you enjoy! Instagram Handles: Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

  1. 4d ago

    228: THE PRICE OF GETTING BIG, PEAK WEEK LESSONS & THE RISE OF NATURAL BODYBUILDING

    Welcome to Episode 228 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we reflect on how natural bodybuilding has evolved across Australia, from rising competitive standards and more federations to the growing number of pathways available for athletes wanting to compete internationally. From there, we discuss whether bodybuilders have become too afraid of fatigue. Should most of your training come from compound movements? Are squats worth their recovery cost? And is “stimulus-to-fatigue ratio” sometimes used to justify avoiding exercises you simply do not enjoy? To finish, we share what we have changed in our peak-week approaches this season, including stress management, electrolytes, mid-load protocols and why feeling flat does not always mean looking flat. We also discuss how much carbohydrate athletes actually need, why the leanest competitors can often tolerate more and what separates a loaded look from genuinely spilling over. Enjoy! XMAS PARTY TICKETS: https://buy.stripe.com/dRmeVd4Kk7pbdwVaSi9bO0l?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafHtmat3aspkBhRiDUrcAhCVACNPC9IiK53JJM-ULABvkbFdW8T0cpnolcaOw_aem_uSToGyBK-IPuckif7QTb2Q  Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

  2. Sep 22

    227: DO YOU REALLY NEED DISCIPLINE TO BE A WORLD CLASS BODYBUILDER?

    Welcome to Episode 227 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! At what point does bodybuilding discipline stop helping and start costing you more than it gives back? We discuss whether 30 weeks of social isolation actually improves a contest prep, why flexibility is a skill rather than an excuse, and how athletes can tell the difference between being committed and simply being unable to switch off. We also cover how much flexibility changes with experience, when “following the plan” becomes unnecessarily rigid, staying leaner during the off-season, and whether your bodybuilding goals still fit the life you actually want to live. Enjoy!   Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

  3. Sep 15

    226: BUILDING AN OLYMPIA LEVEL PHYSIQUE FT. KRISTY GRAHAM

    Welcome to Episode 226 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Natural Olympia champion and IFBB Pro Kristy Graham. Kristy takes us through her rapid rise in bodybuilding, from first stepping onstage in 2021 to winning Natural Olympia and earning her IFBB Pro Card less than two years later. We discuss the losses that shaped her early competitive career, the mindset behind becoming undeniable and why reaching the top of natural bodybuilding only made her want to test herself at the next level. Kristy also explains how injuries forced her to step away from training, why she completely changed her approach after reaching a plateau and what it now takes to compete against the best women in the IFBB Pro League. To finish, we discuss her goal of reaching the Olympia and the story behind building Kuma Fit on the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy! Kristy Graham: https://www.instagram.com/kristygrahamkumabe/ KUMA Fit: https://www.instagram.com/kuma__fit__/ Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

  4. Sep 9

    225: WE REVIEW YOUR PHYSIQUE, LIFTS & POSING

    Welcome to Episode 225 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we put listener submissions under the microscope, reviewing your physiques and training clips. We break down how to identify the areas that will make the greatest difference to a physique, whether weak points require more volume or better exercise sequencing, and why posing can change your presentation more than months of additional muscle growth.   We also review progress photo setup, the risks of overanalysing weekly changes during an improvement season and what high-quality execution actually looks like. If you would like your physique or training footage reviewed in a future episode, send it through to the BDU Instagram with some context around your current phase, competitive category and goals. Enjoy! Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

  5. Sep 1

    224: WHAT THE BEST ATHLETES AND CLIENTS DO DIFFERENTLY | HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COACHING EXPERIENCE

    Welcome to Episode 224 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we break down what separates the athletes and clients who get the most from their coaching experience. We discuss the importance of honest and detailed check-ins, accurate logbooks, high-quality training footage and reflecting on your own performance before immediately looking to your coach for answers. We explore why effort and communication matter more than delivering the “perfect” check-in, and how coaching works best when the athlete and coach approach the process as a team. We also announce the first BDU Christmas Party, coming to Kuma Fit on the Sunshine Coast this October. Enjoy! Instagram Handles: Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

  6. Aug 25

    223: AGE IS NO BODYBUILDING BARRIER & NATTY PRO PATHWAYS

    Welcome to Episode 223 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we return to an old-fashioned listener Q&A, beginning with what first drew each of us into bodybuilding and what has kept us invested in the sport years later. From there, we discuss what career progression actually looks like after earning a natural pro card, particularly for Australian athletes with limited access to professional shows. We also cover building muscle beyond 40, why age should not become a self-imposed barrier, and where training, recovery and exercise selection may need to become more individualised. To finish, we share the off-season habits that carry over best into contest prep, including structured meal timing, consistent sleep, protecting your training time and setting better boundaries with your phone. We also debate what matters more in a gym: world-class equipment or an environment filled with people who train hard. Enjoy! Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

  7. Aug 18

    222: WHAT 20 YEARS OF BODYBUILDING REALLY TEACHES YOU FT. STEVE HALL

    Welcome to Episode 222 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we are joined by Revive Stronger founder, podcast host and WNBF Pro bodybuilder Steve Hall. Steve reflects on more than two decades of training and how his approach has evolved from rigidly following the scientific literature to balancing research with personal experience, coaching outcomes and the lessons learned from successful bodybuilders. We also discuss earning his WNBF Pro Card and the considerable jump from amateur to professional bodybuilding. To finish, Steve explains why bulking is not dead, how advanced bodybuilders should approach gaining phases, what happens when you reach an appetite ceiling and why you cannot force-feed muscle growth. Enjoy! Instagram Handles: Steve Hall: https://www.instagram.com/revivestronger/ Revive Stronger: https://revivestronger.com/ Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

  8. Aug 11

    221: THE TRUTH ABOUT PRACTICE PEAK WEEKS & WORLD-CLASS GENETICS

    Welcome to Episode 221 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we tackle questions spanning contest prep, genetics and performance. We debate whether practice peak weeks provide useful information or simply introduce variables that cannot replicate the real thing. The conversation then turns to genetics. How quickly can a coach recognise a world-class physique, and can years of intelligent training overcome an average starting point? To finish, we break down off-season posing and how bodybuilders can balance lifting with running or other sports without unnecessarily compromising recovery and muscle retention. Enjoy!   Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

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Welcome to The Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! Each episode you will be joined by your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Daniel Chapelle, Lawrence Grieve and Daniel Yates, all passionate bodybuilders who are engrossed within the bodybuilding community here in Australia. Tune into the podcast for insight into the bodybuilding lifestyle, including everyone’s journeys on and off the stage, regular Q&A’s, guest interviews and of course some banter along the way. We all hope you enjoy! Instagram Handles: Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/

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  • Creator
    Bodybuilding Down Under
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    228
  • Rating
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