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.

Part 2 looks at common supplements you're probably taking now or have in the past, but are probably not useful for you... as well as some that are beneficial for specific groups of people, and why Coach Lizzy has a bone to pick with 'greens powders'.  Something worth sharing?Bad Science: Ben Goldacre Would you rather:Have a pebble in your shoe a all times, OR a gritty eye at all times. 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.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.

With SO much promotion of SO many sports supplements, it's hard to know which to take. In this episode, we focus on the most efficacious ones that almost everyone who gives a shit about being jacked would benefit from. In the next episode (supps part 2) we take a look at other categories of supplements you may also want to consider, as well as listing which is a total waste of money *cough* BCAA *cough*. Mentions: labdoor.com Something worth sharing?Lex & Zuckerberg episode/ Diary of a CEO ep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/267-mark-zuckerberg-meta-facebook-instagram-and/id1434243584?i=1000552308248 Would you rather:Live half your life in a city you hate, OR always have shit haircuts and eczema on your face 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 & 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.

Jackson Peos, a PhD researcher and accredited sports nutritionist at the University of Western Australia, shares groundbreaking insights on intermittent dieting strategies for athletes. The discussion dives into the importance of diet breaks and refeeds, emphasizing their impact on performance and psychological adherence. Peos also highlights the significance of transparency in supplement quality and how anime, particularly 'Naruto,' motivates athletes with themes of perseverance. The conversation is both enlightening and engaging, showcasing a blend of research and personal anecdotes.

We interview Phil Smith from Sports Performance Plus about all things performance nutrition... protein considerations, micros for athletes, carb consumption, assimilation, and the rate at which you can replenish glycogen. Want a new take on sleep patterns? Phil's phasic napping protocol is sure to make your head spin. Mentions: https://www.pre-script.com/performance-nutrition Would you rather:Have meaningful relationships but have 0 impact on the world OR have no meaningful relationships but have an impact on the world? 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 & 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.

If you're looking for a way to balance it all, our guests today have the answer. We speak with Emily & Matt who are both WBFF pro athletes, business partners, life partners, and parents to their daughter Luna. Their insights are useful regardless of how extreme your goals are, and their answer to balance may surprise you. Something worth sharing?The Changing World Order - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-changing-world-order-ray-dalio/book/9781471196690.html  Would you rather:Have a baby that sleeps poorly for the next 16 months OR only be able to train 2 hours per week. 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 & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/  To find out more about Emily King & Matt O'Reilly:https://www.instagram.com/emily_kingbodies/ https://www.instagram.com/mattoreilly_kingbodies/  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.

How can you maintain your fitness goals while travelling? Whether it be for work or for leisure, travelling throw you off your game. In this episode, your hosts Lizzy and Dean draw on their last 16 months of full-time travel for you to draw ideas from. Something worth sharing?- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etnMr8oUSDo&t=1s Would you rather:Never drink good coffee again OR never be able to cook with a microwave or air fryer? 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 & 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.

Cardio. More like cardi-no. Amirite?! As much as most of us don't like to do it, there are some pitfalls of rejecting cardio, especially if your goal is to be a walking walnut... that is, to build huge amounts of muscle mass. Join us for this important discussion with Muscle Nerds co-director Luke Leaman for this and so much more. Something worth sharing?(1) "Seek first to understand, then to be understood" - Dr Stephen Covey(2) "Understand the methods behind the madness" - Unknown 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 & Lizzy, head to:https://www.instagram.com/deanmckillop/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_rawdah/  To find out more about Luke Leaman:https://www.instagram.com/lukeleaman/ https://www.instagram.com/musclenerds/  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.