The General Muscle Podcast

This week, Lawrence covers some common pitfalls that clinicians fall into when treating patients. If you are currently receiving care for pain or injury and you hear some of these things, consider chatting to someone else for another opinion! 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...

This week, Lawrence records multiple audio vlog entries across the week, detailing how he is working back into his running. He shares the thought processes going through his mind as to when to push, when to pull back and how much pain is actually okay! 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 tim...

In this solo episode of the podcast, Lawrence tackles the topic of "shoulder health". What is it? What does that term even mean? How can you ensure your shoulders work properly and feel good. He also provides an update on his knee injury following the BYU simulation and covers the second instalment of The General Muscle Cinema Club. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the e...

This week, Lawrence takes you behind the scenes of his first Backyard Ultra simulation. There were some highs and lows but ultimately him and Matt learnt plenty of lessons to apply to race strategy and training in the future. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Matt! Please take the time to leave a five...

This week Lawrence is joined by IFBB Bikini competitor Camellia Curreen who just wrapped up her most recent season. She reflects on a season of highs and lows and what lessons she learnt along the way. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Camellia! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your...

This week, Lawrence is joined by co-host Will Brett for an interview with Australian Backyard Ultra runner Sam Christie. They chat about Sam's origin into the sport, what he hopes to achieve at the upcoming Sat Champs as well as some top tips for anyone looking to bring their best to a BYU. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram stor...

This week, Lawrence rides solo on the podcast as he answers some listener questions. The topics include whether or not a previous ankle injury can lead to knee pain, whether or not athletes are battling fatigue at all times 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 f...

Today Lawrence welcomes back a long-term friend of the show, IFBB Bikini Pro, Lisa Cantlin. She has just wrapped her debut season as an IFBB Pro and she reflects on how it all went down. Lisa also speaks about the challenges of this prep and what helped her through it. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and...

Today Lawrence sits down with Will Brett to recap his performance at the 2026 Sydney Marathon. They also cover Phil Gore's Project 168 as well as some other general chit chat on their running journeys. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Will! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podc...

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with Jason Stoupas, founder of Husla Lifting, to unpack the journey from fitness enthusiast to building a growing brand in the industry. Jason shares the origins of Husla and what inspired the brand to expand into multiple ventures. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagr...

Today Lawrence talks about struggle and adversity. Despite our world's obsession with making out world more comfortable, we must recognise that challenges are part of life and crucial to our development as individuals. 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 y...

Pain is a complicated phenomenon. In this episode, Lawrence sits down and shares some of his recent reflections on what pain is and how it is managed within modern health care. 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...

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by ultra runner and strength/endurance coach Ben Matthews to explore what it takes to tackle the demands of ultra running. Ben shares how he got into the sport, some of his favourite races, and the common mistakes beginners make when preparing for their first ultra. The conversation also dives into the realities of race day, from ma...

Episode 250 is here! In this milestone instalment of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Eric Helms and Brandon Kempter for an honest discussion about staying in bodybuilding for the long haul. They reflect on the lessons they've learned from decades of pursuing the sport at a high level. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your In...

In this solo episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence breaks down the interventions that deserve more attention like sleep, patient expectations, and the therapeutic alliance and contrasts them with areas that are often overemphasised, including needling, scans, and posture. Backed by current evidence and clinical experience, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for both clinicia...

This week, Lawrence hops on a solo podcast to share some thoughts about two topics in particular! 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 Enqu...

Today Lawrence jumps on a solo podcast to answer some Q&A questions on his favourite books, quad tendon injuries, flexible tracking and the "back chain dominance" rehab paradigm. 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 i...

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Natural Classic Physique Pro Henry Lin joins Lawrence to discuss his bodybuilding journey, the art of posing, and his experiences competing at the highest level. Henry shares the stories behind his memorable battles last year onstage, how he crafts his posing routines, and why keeping bodybuilding enjoyable has been a cornerstone of his success. Thank...

This week, Lawrence jumps on a solo podcast to share how his first few months as a runner have been going. He explores the lessons learned, what he has enjoyed most about the new venture and how his running looks alongside his bodybuilding 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 t...

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Deklan McMichael to discuss the intersection of exercise, rehabilitation, and performance. Deklan shares his educational background, his journey as an athlete, and what his professional life looks like today as an exercise physiologist and coach. The conversation explores the importance of health professionals practicing what the...

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by mental performance coach Richard Collins to explore the psychology behind high performance. The conversation dives into the nature of motivation, the importance of emotional regulation, and how athletes can develop genuine self-belief without crossing the line into arrogance. Richard also shares daily habits that can help anyone...

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with Denham Ravi to reflect on more than two decades in the health and fitness industry. Denham shares where his journey began, how his training goals have evolved over the years, and the lessons that come from staying committed to fitness through different stages of life. The conversation explores what continues to motivate him to...

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Trinity Perkins, NBA Wellness Pro, for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of bodybuilding. Trinity reflects on her journey in the sport, including how bodybuilding helped her embrace and appreciate the muscular physique she once struggled to accept when she was younger. A major focus of the discussion is the often-ov...

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Joey Cantlin to discuss the evolution of coaching through years of contest prep experience. Reflecting on another season of taking athletes to the stage, Joey shares what still surprised him and the lessons that continue to shape his approach. They also unpack how to determine the right level of complexity for a contest prep or p...

In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence sits down with his mate Will Brett to unpack an incredible performance in a Backyard Ultra event, where Will completed 25 laps (167km). The conversation explores how his running journey began, what drew him from shorter races and marathons into the unique challenge of the BYU format, and how he prepared physically for such an extreme event. W...