Bodybuilding Down Under

138: SERIOUS ABOUT IT - HOW YOU CAN LEVEL UP IN 2025

Welcome to episode 138 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! In this week’s episode, your hosts dive into the art of goal setting as they reflect on their 2025 resolutions. They share their personal experiences and discuss key topics such as how to refine your training approach, make smarter nutrition choices, and optimise recovery strategies for the year ahead.
Tune in to hear the changes they'd make to crush their own goals in 2025, along with practical tips to level up your bodybuilding journey. And of course, there’s plenty of laughs, insights, and MUCH, MUCH more!
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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/

137: THE WINNING TRAITS OF PROS & BODYBUILDING MISTAKES TO AVOID

Welcome to episode 137 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! In this week's episode, your hosts dive into key topics to help you level up your bodybuilding game. We explore the defining traits of successful pro bodybuilding athletes, common mistakes holding you back, and practical ways to improve your approach. You'll also get expert tips to manage appetite during a gaining phase and insights on whether hiring a bodybuilding posing coach is worth it.
Thank you for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy the episode! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and leave a five-star rating, it helps us reach more listeners and grow the podcast. Take a screenshot and share it on your IG story, and don’t forget to tag us via our IG handles below. Stay tuned for weekly episodes packed with more bodybuilding content!
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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/

136: BDU CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (FT. ANABOLIC CHRISTMAS CAROL)

Welcome to episode 136 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!
This week, we’re bringing you a festive Christmas special to close out the year in style! We answer a mix of Christmas-themed questions and some of your standard bodybuilding favourites, all with a sprinkle of holiday cheer. For those truly serious about it, we know you’ll be tuning in on Christmas Day. To top it all off, we’ve included an anabolic Christmas carol at the end of the episode that you won’t want to miss.
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Bodybuilding Down Under! If you enjoyed it, we’d love for you to subscribe and leave a five-star rating – it really helps the podcast grow. Don’t forget to take a screenshot, share it on your IG story, and tag us using our handles below. Stay tuned for more episodes dropping weekly, and enjoy the show!
Merry Christmas and happy lifting!

135: NATTY NEWS DAILY TAKEOVER - 2024 BODYBUILDING RECAP

Welcome to episode 135 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!
This week, we’re bringing you a special collaboration with Natty News Daily to recap an incredible year in natural bodybuilding for 2024. Joined by the regular Bodybuilding Down Under gents, we cover the highlights of the year, celebrate key athletes, and discuss the highs and lows that shaped the sport over the past 12 months.
We also dive into the future of natural bodybuilding, exploring the direction of the sport and the growing presence of the IFBB naturals league. Whether you’re an athlete, a fan, or just passionate about natural bodybuilding, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Bodybuilding Down Under! If you enjoyed it, we’d love for you to subscribe and leave a five-star rating – it really helps the podcast grow. Don’t forget to take a screenshot, share it on your IG story, and tag us using our handles below. Stay tuned for more episodes dropping weekly, and enjoy the show!
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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/

134: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BODYBUILDING TRAINING

Welcome to episode 134 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!
This week we’re talking about the fundamentals of bodybuilding training. We cover how to structure a pull day and a push day, tips for designing an optimal training split, and dive into the topic of junk volume – what it is, and how to avoid wasting your time in the gym. We’ll also share some key recommendations to help you get the most out of your training and build a solid foundation for progress.
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Bodybuilding Down Under. If you enjoyed it, we’d love for you to subscribe to the channel and leave a five-star rating. It really helps the podcast grow. Don’t forget to take a screenshot and share it on your IG story and tag us using our handles below. Stay tuned for more episodes dropping weekly and enjoy the show!
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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/

133: YOUR POST COMP SURVIVAL GUIDE & WNBF WORLDS BREAKDOWN

Welcome to episode 133 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast. This week, we’re discussing the essential aspects of the post-competition period for bodybuilders, including the psychological, physiological, and social factors that come into play after stepping off the stage. We also provide a recap of the highlights from WNBF Worlds. Enjoy the show!
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel and leave a five-star rating, it really helps the podcast grow. Take a screenshot and share it on your IG story, don't forget to tag us via our IG handles below. Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
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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/

132: NAILING YOUR PEAK WEEK OVERSEAS & NATTY IFBB PRO CARDS

Welcome to episode 132 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! This week, we’re sharing tips for surviving an international peak week (because prep isn’t stressful enough without time zones and airport security), dissecting Chris Bumstead’s Prague Pro appearance, and wrapping up the Ben Weider Naturals PRO AM. As usual, expect a tangent or three, we hope you enjoy!
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel and leave a five-star rating, it really helps the podcast grow. Take a screenshot and share it on your IG story, don't forget to tag us via our IG handles below. Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
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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/

131: JEFF SEID WINS NATURAL OLYMPIA & THE DARK SIDE OF BODYBUILDING

Welcome to episode 131 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as the Natural Olympia wrap up, dealing with friends and family who don't understand the bodybuilding lifestyle, training barefoot, and much, MUCH more!
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel and leave a five-star rating, it really helps the podcast grow. Take a screenshot and share it on your IG story, don't forget to tag us via our IG handles below. Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
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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/

130: NATURAL BODYBUILDING NEWS & LENGTHENED PARTIALS DEBATE

Welcome to episode 130 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as recent happenings in natural bodybuilding around the world, application of lengthened partial training, upcoming BDU events, and much, MUCH more!
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel and leave a five-star rating, it really helps the podcast grow. Take a screenshot and share it on your IG story, don't forget to tag us via our IG handles below. Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
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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/

129: CBUM TO OPENS, BABACAR RETURNS & OUR FUTURE COMP PLANS

Welcome to episode 129 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast! On this week's episode your hosts provide an update on their own journeys and discuss a number of topics such as the return of Babacar to natural bodybuilding, Cbum's retirement, future competing plans, and much, MUCH more!
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel and leave a five-star rating, it really helps the podcast grow. Take a screenshot and share it on your IG story, don't forget to tag us via our IG handles below. Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
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/