PREP COACH PODCAST

With MG joining remotely, this Q&A episode dives straight into bodybuilding topics — covering the final stretch of contest prep, how to think about total training volume, what actually counts as “junk” sets, and how coaches assess body fat gain through the improvement season. The boys also touch on men’s posing mobility, the value of natural guest posers, and whether they ever see themselves moving away from bodybuilding-style training.We cover:✅ The biggest mistakes competitors make in the final four weeks of prep✅ Why extra cardio, unplanned food changes and second-guessing the process can backfire late in prep✅ How social media comparison can create unnecessary doubt close to show day✅ Why not enjoying training late in prep can be completely normal✅ How the boys think about total weekly volume and what “junk sets” really are✅ Why volume needs to be individualised based on the athlete, recovery and physique goals✅ How stimulus-to-fatigue affects exercise selection and set allocation✅ Why simply adding more work is not always the answer for bringing up a body part✅ How coaches assess acceptable body fat gain in the improvement season✅ The difference between what the coach may be comfortable with vs what the athlete feels comfortable with✅ When an earlier mini cut can help with adherence and motivation✅ Mobility tips for men’s physique posing, especially thoracic rotation and extension✅ Why natural guest posers can help elevate the sport✅ Whether the boys ever see themselves not training like bodybuilders🎧 A pure bodybuilding Q&A on final prep execution, smarter programming, offseason body comp, posing mobility and long-term training.LISTEN 🎧Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5ANFOLLOW 👇PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/DisclaimerThe information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

This episode starts light with Monster flavours, rap recommendations and the usual banter, then quickly shifts into a really good discussion around what actually matters in bodybuilding beyond just looking shredded. The boys unpack whether the leanest athlete is always the best athlete, why social media can distort how competitors judge themselves, and how posing, shape, size and presentation all affect the final outcome. From there, they dive into the reality of getting started in bodybuilding, the culture around shows and gyms, the realities of owning a gym, and the coaches and athletes they respect most. They finish with a detailed answer on post-prep bloodwork, recovery, and why context matters when interpreting pathology in physique athletes.We cover:✅ Whether the leanest athlete is always the best athlete on stage✅ Why athletes often mistake extreme conditioning for automatic placings✅ How social media can make competitors overestimate other athletes’ physiques✅ Why posing, shape, fullness and presentation still matter alongside conditioning✅ Advice for new athletes who feel intimidated getting started in bodybuilding✅ Why most bodybuilding spaces are more welcoming than people expect✅ The realities of owning a gym, from permits and costs to risk and workload✅ Whether working in a gym first is the smartest way to test that goal✅ The athletes and coaches the boys respect most in the industry✅ How they keep learning, refine their eye, and improve as coaches over time✅ A deep dive into post-prep bloodwork, muscle damage markers, recovery and context🎧 A big one on judging physiques properly, navigating the industry, and reading post-prep bloods through the right lens.LISTEN 🎧Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5ANFOLLOW 👇PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/DisclaimerThe information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

This episode quickly moves into a strong bodybuilding discussion, with reflections on the recent season, standout athletes and divisions, and how natural bodybuilding continues to evolve. The boys unpack the rising standard across categories like bikini and classic physique, discuss carb timing and insulin sensitivity, and answer listener questions around fit model crossover potential, supplement use, and how to better manage the post-comp phase when food focus is at its highest.We cover:✅ Reflections on the recent run of shows and how smooth the season felt from an operations and athlete quality perspective✅ Why bikini and classic physique continue to rise, and how the standard across divisions keeps improving✅ Standout competitors, emotional pro card moments, and the presentation quality seen throughout the season✅ Whether a natural bikini athlete could successfully cross over into fit model in an untested federation✅ Thoughts on insulin sensitivity, carb timing, and why carbs are best used strategically around training✅ Why Scott doesn’t currently see berberine as a must-have prep supplement✅ How natural bodybuilding has changed in recent years, with more accessible entry-level divisions and stronger younger athletes coming through✅ What athletes can do to better manage post-comp food noise, food focus, and the recovery phase after getting stage lean🎧 Show season reflections, carb timing, fit model crossover and managing post-comp food noise.LISTEN 🎧Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5ANFOLLOW 👇PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/DisclaimerThe information presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult your physician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition, supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk, and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

The boys open with some light family chat before shifting into show season mode and breaking down what’s happening behind the scenes with their current athletes. This episode leans heavily into the difference between categories, how peak week decisions are made, and why the right look is often more about control than pushing harder.We cover:✅ Light-hearted opening chat around family life and the current season✅ Scotty’s Adelaide athlete recap and why the first-show feedback confirmed they were on the right track✅ How the judges described the physique as spot on overall, with just a little more fullness still needed✅ Why fit model continues to stand out as a growing division for natural athletes✅ MT’s athlete Maddi and the strategy behind keeping her at maintenance, using regular refeeds, and not digging harder than needed✅ Why holding condition early has created a far more predictable and controlled lead-in for Maddi’s upcoming shows✅ How small posing details in fit model can completely change the look without needing harder conditioning✅ Scotty’s athlete Nerrida and how her figure prep is being managed very differently based on category demands and stage look✅ The value of reducing fatigue, controlling output, and keeping digestion, sleep and stress in a good place during peak week✅ Why the boys are excited to see how fit model and figure continue to evolve across the season✅ Updates on a few standout athletes and why their current progress has everyone fired up🎧 Peak week strategy, fit model nuance and real coaching conversations during the heart of show season.LISTEN 🎧Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5ANFOLLOW 👇PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/DisclaimerThe information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.

Kicking off with a funny chat about Normie, the boys then move into two very different rehab stories — Normie’s huge progress after bilateral hip replacements, and MT dealing with a frustrating lower back and nerve-related injury after a simple misstep in the garden. From there, the episode shifts into Scotty’s first athlete show recap for the season, with a detailed breakdown of peak week decisions, show day execution, pump-up intensity, and the kind of feedback you only get from being in the trenches with a competitor.We cover:✅ Normie’s recovery after bilateral hip replacements and how much progress he’s made through consistent rehab✅ MT’s recent back and nerve scare, including calf weakness, numbness, and the challenge of figuring out whether it’s muscular or disc-related✅ Why extension feels better than flexion, and what that might mean in a rehab setting✅ Scotty’s recap of his athlete’s first show of the season and the lessons taken from her peak week✅ How he assessed scale weight, photos, fluid, sodium, fullness and stress across the final days✅ Why reducing fatigue and watching inflammation markers mattered so much leading into the show✅ The importance of accurate pump-up timing and intensity on show day✅ How close they felt they were to nailing the look, and what they’d repeat or improve next time✅ Why having multiple refeeds before a show can make peak week far more predictable✅ Early thoughts on upcoming Season B athletes and what they’re excited to watch unfold🎧 Rehab wins, injury frustrations, and a deep dive into peak week strategy from the first show of the seasonLISTEN 🎧Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5ANFOLLOW 👇PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/DisclaimerThe information presented is for informational and entertainment purposesonly and is not intended as medical advice nor is it a substitute for professionaladvice, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease or condition. Consult yourphysician or health care practitioner before beginning any nutrition,supplementation or exercise program. Anyone on this podcast does not assume any liability for the information provided. Any application of the recommendations or use of the information contained herein is at your discretion and sole risk,and you specifically waive any right to make any claim against anyone on this podcast.