The Flex Success Podcast

Massage. We aren't talking about the dodgy Thai place up the road that cookie cutters their massage and sprinkles in some 'extras' for 'special customers'. We're referring to sports and remedial massage. And who better to talk to about it than powerlifter and director of Axiom Performance Recovery, Matt Stenzel. We cover all things injury prevention, pain relief, recovery and preservation of soft tissue. Something worth sharing:Impact Theory (podcast). Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Matt Stenzel, head to:https://www.instagram.com/matt_stenzel/  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_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/  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.

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? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. 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 Oz9:14 - George’s burger challenge and how he got a burger named after him in Melbourne14:30 - Summary of Flex Athlete wins this comp season17:08 - Matt and Tom’s perspective of their pro-card win23:22 - Importance of stage presentation28:00 - Inversion table for increasing height31:10 - Weight class & unusual IFBB Elite check-in set up33:37 - Tom & Matt’s peak weeks41:38 - Choosing carb sources for peak week50:13 - Future competitive goals for Matt & Tom57:21- Be less shit tips1:05:05 - Something worth sharing

Here's a baker's dozen of ways to be a good coach. This one isn't JUST for the coaches out there... this is also for anyone who has or will have a coach in the future. We'll help you understand what a good coach looks like so you aren't settling without knowing it. ... oh and in the intro, we explain how we accidentally exposed a fraud through our hiring process for the new coach position =0 !! Life is wild ain't it?! Mentions:@goob_u2 Something worth sharing:Motivational Interviewing, Psych Wire Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. 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 Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/  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.

7 Athletes 7 Podium finishes. Join us as Flex Coach Dean and George recap the IFBB Queensland show. They discuss variability in peak weeks, in upcoming nationals show, and George's first experience of an Aussie show - Welcome to Australia George! Of course, we also got the lowdown on his first-tim tam and sausage sizzle experience. Aussie Aussie Aussie (Oi Oi Oi) !!! Something worth sharing:One-off Peak Weeks- Book a consult HERE  Would you rather:Passionately kiss your brother for 60sec straight (+ butt grabbing) OR passionately kiss your mum (+butt grabbing) Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. 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/deanmckillop_prepcoach/ 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.

We all know 'cheat meals' are outdated and no reputable coach promotes them anymore. 'Free meals' / 'off plan meals' however... go for it! But what happens when people (coaches or athletes) don't truly grasp the difference in the function and guidelines of 'cheats' and 'free meals'? In this episode, we explain why understanding the differences is so important, and how to get the benefits of 'free meals' without the residual baggage of 'cheat meals'. Something worth sharing:Ep. 158 - How to get closer to people you care about: The 'No Stupid Questions' Podcast  Would you rather:Always be in the 'restrict / binge cycle' with food OR have a very low caloric tolerance? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. 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 Lizzy and Dean, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/   https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop_prepcoach/  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.  

Resident Comp Prep Coaches, George and Dean catch up to discuss all things 'peak-week' for bodybuilding shows. Controlling fluid balance, reducing stress, maximising glycogen saturation and managing fatigue. Coach George touches on the impacts of THC/Marijuana use and its impact on sleep. Something worth sharing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwzx_ZBRjsm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D  Would you rather:Know what is coming tomorrow OR live life as it happens? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. 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/deanmckillop/ 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.

Joined by Mike Israetel and Joe Jeffery, resident Flex coaches Dean and George dive into a conversation about training hypertrophy, and managing fatigue, they answer some Instagram questions from you all and end with some discussion on the exciting new range of diet drugs becoming available to the public. And of course, they finish with a squirmish 'Would you rather' that is not to be missed! Something worth sharing: Physique Collective Forum - https://app.physiquecollective.com/RP Training App - https://rp.app/hypertrophy/code/PHYSIQUE Would you rather:You are 1 inch inside your mum and your dad is 1 inch inside of you, do you push back OR forwards to get out? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Mike Israetel and Joe Jeffery, head to:https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/https://www.instagram.com/joe_physiquecollective/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/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.

Flex's resident prep coaches Dean and George are joined by 2 Flex Athletes, IFBB Pro Cam George and WBFF Pro Matt O'Reilly, who is 8 weeks out from debuting on the IFBB stage. We discuss Matt's transition from WBFF to the IFBB, ways to manage appetite in the offseason, important considerations for aerobic health, how to manage fluid retention on plane flights and have an open discussion on prep libido, our picks for the years Mr O + heaps more! Mentions: KOMPAK Tanning Skin Prep - https://www.kompak.store/blog/skin-prep-guide-get-bronzed-bodybuilding-show Would you rather:Get a nervous erection mid compulsories OR your balls fall out? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Cam George and Matt O'Reilly, head to:https://www.instagram.com/cam.george_https://www.instagram.com/mattoreilly_kingbodies To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/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.

Flex's resident prep coaches Dean and George are joined by 3 Flex Athletes Daniil (USA) Alex (Oz) and Taylor (Oz). Daniil and Alex give their perspective as IFBB Pros, and Taylor his, as he is currently in prep for season B this year in Australia.We discuss weight caps, the mentality of what it means to be an IFBB Pro, and the not to be missed horror shoulder dislocation story, Stay tuned for a dirty would you rather at the end 🫣 Would you rather:If your toilet was sentient, WYR it crave your waste OR despise you for it? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Alex Connors, Daniil Famponte & Taylor Crabtree, head to:https://www.instagram.com/taylorccrabtree/ https://www.instagram.com/the.black.rambo/ https://www.instagram.com/alex_connorsphysiques/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/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.

Back in March of 2021, we spoke with UK-based bodybuilding coach Joe Jeffery, who was at the time taking charge of Flex Coach Dean's prep for his show the following year. Dean went on to win a national title in England in 2022. This episode is a 'replay' to share the gems within the recording from what feels like 'way back when'. We touch on things like hypertrophy. considerations, context, and variability. Something worth sharing?Muscle Mentors subscription, and 'Carbscast Podcast' Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Joe Jeffery, head to:https://www.instagram.com/joe_physiquecollective/ To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/ 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.