<p>With MG joining remotely, this Q&amp;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.</p><p><br>We cover:<br>✅ The biggest mistakes competitors make in the final four weeks of prep<br>✅ Why extra cardio, unplanned food changes and second-guessing the process can backfire late in prep<br>✅ How social media comparison can create unnecessary doubt close to show day<br>✅ Why not enjoying training late in prep can be completely normal<br>✅ How the boys think about total weekly volume and what “junk sets” really are<br>✅ Why volume needs to be individualised based on the athlete, recovery and physique goals<br>✅ How stimulus-to-fatigue affects exercise selection and set allocation<br>✅ Why simply adding more work is not always the answer for bringing up a body part<br>✅ How coaches assess acceptable body fat gain in the improvement season<br>✅ The difference between what the coach may be comfortable with vs what the athlete feels comfortable with<br>✅ When an earlier mini cut can help with adherence and motivation<br>✅ Mobility tips for men’s physique posing, especially thoracic rotation and extension<br>✅ Why natural guest posers can help elevate the sport<br>✅ Whether the boys ever see themselves not training like bodybuilders</p><p><br>🎧 A pure bodybuilding Q&amp;A on final prep execution, smarter programming, offseason body comp, posing mobility and long-term training.</p><p><br></p><p>LISTEN 🎧</p><p>Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ex8tkAzDHEBVZVK6Js5AN</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW 👇</p><p>PREP COACH PODCAST - https://www.instagram.com/prepcoachpodcast/</p><p>Michael Trimboli - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltrimbolifit/</p><p>Scott Morrell - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_sc/</p><p>Michael Galante - https://www.instagram.com/coachmg_ont/</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer</p><p>The 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.</p>