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The Flex Success Podcast

#120 IFBB Pro Athlete Insight - Tom Stanley & Matt O'Riley

Nov 5, 2023
01:21:19

Flex Athletes Tom & Matt have just added 'IIFBB pro' to their list of accomplishments. They join us in this episode and share some insights into their preps and stage day leading up to the win.

Would you rather:
Get a boner on stage & a photo circulates the internet, OR shit yourself in the gym?

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To find out more about Tom Stanley and Matt O'Riley, head to:
https://www.instagram.com/tomstanley_ifbbpro/ 
https://www.instagram.com/mattoreilly_kingbodies/ 

To find out more about Flex Success, head to:
https://www.flexsuccess.com.au 
https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ 

To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:
https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ 
https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ 

Disclaimers:

Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Episode timestamps:

2:26 - George’s impressions of Oz
9:14 - George’s burger challenge and how he got a burger named after him in Melbourne
14:30 - Summary of Flex Athlete wins this comp season
17:08 - Matt and Tom’s perspective of their pro-card win
23:22 - Importance of stage presentation
28:00 - Inversion table for increasing height
31:10 - Weight class & unusual IFBB Elite check-in set up
33:37 - Tom & Matt’s peak weeks
41:38 - Choosing carb sources for peak week
50:13 - Future competitive goals for Matt & Tom
57:21- Be less shit tips
1:05:05 - Something worth sharing

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