191: DO BODYBUILDERS ACTUALLY COME BACK AFTER THEIR FIRST PREP? | PEPTIDES & 2026 PREDICTIONS

191: DO BODYBUILDERS ACTUALLY COME BACK AFTER THEIR FIRST PREP? | PEPTIDES & 2026 PREDICTIONS

Welcome to Episode 191 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast!

In the first episode of 2026, the boys kick things off with a wide-ranging Q&A discussion covering the realities of contest prep, natural bodybuilding, and where the sport may be heading this year.

We open with a deep dive into a question many competitors quietly ask after their first show: how many people actually come back to compete again and what factors influence whether someone returns for a second or third prep. From lifestyle demands and expectations to placings, enjoyment of the process, and long-term goals, we unpack why contest prep tends to be a make-or-break experience.

The conversation then shifts to natural bodybuilding integrity, including discussion around emerging peptides, appetite-modulating drugs, and where the line sits between recovery tools, unfair advantage, and the spirit of drug-tested sport. We also explore supplement quality, third-party testing, and the realities of contamination risk for natural athletes.

To wrap up, the boys reflect on major fitness and bodybuilding trends from 2025, make some early predictions for 2026, and discuss individual training priorities, exercise selection, and performance goals moving into the new year. Enjoy!

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

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...

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

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 soc...

22 Syys 35min

226: BUILDING AN OLYMPIA LEVEL PHYSIQUE FT. KRISTY GRAHAM

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, f...

15 Syys 38min

225: WE REVIEW YOUR PHYSIQUE, LIFTS & POSING

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 identi...

9 Syys 41min

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

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 importan...

1 Syys 44min

223: AGE IS NO BODYBUILDING BARRIER & NATTY PRO PATHWAYS

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 i...

25 Elo 47min

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

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 de...

18 Elo 1h

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

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 info...

11 Elo 40min

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