The General Muscle Podcast

By Lawrence GrieveHealth & Fitness

The General Muscle Podcast episodes

August 16 252: The Pain Problem
Pain is a complicated phenomenon. In this episode, Lawrence sits down and shares some of his recent reflections on what pain is and how it is managed within modern health care.
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32 min
August 09 251: Ben Matthews - When The Miles Get Hard
In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by ultra runner and strength/endurance coach Ben Matthews to explore what it takes to tackle the demands of ultra running. Ben shares how he got into the sport, some of his favourite races, and the common mistakes beginners make when preparing for their first ultra. The conversation also dives into the realities of race day, from managing aches and pains to navigating the inevitable mental lows that come with running huge distances.
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59 min
August 02 250: The Life Long Bodybuilder (ft. Eric Helms & Brandon Kempter)
Episode 250 is here! In this milestone instalment of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Eric Helms and Brandon Kempter for an honest discussion about staying in bodybuilding for the long haul. They reflect on the lessons they've learned from decades of pursuing the sport at a high level.
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Eric's IG: @helms3dmj
BK's IG: @brandonkempter
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1 hr 13 min
July 26 249: Pain & Injury | Overrated & Underrated
In this solo episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence breaks down the interventions that deserve more attention like sleep, patient expectations, and the therapeutic alliance and contrasts them with areas that are often overemphasised, including needling, scans, and posture. Backed by current evidence and clinical experience, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for both clinicians and anyone looking to better understand pain, recovery, and rehabilitation.
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51 min
July 19 248: Your Body Isn’t Broken & Will AI Change Physio?
This week, Lawrence hops on a solo podcast to share some thoughts about two topics in particular!
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37 min
July 12 247: Rehab Gimmicks & Flexible Tracking
Today Lawrence jumps on a solo podcast to answer some Q&A questions on his favourite books, quad tendon injuries, flexible tracking and the "back chain dominance" rehab paradigm.
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33 min
July 05 246: Henry Lin - The Chess Match Of Bodybuilding
In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Natural Classic Physique Pro Henry Lin joins Lawrence to discuss his bodybuilding journey, the art of posing, and his experiences competing at the highest level. Henry shares the stories behind his memorable battles last year onstage, how he crafts his posing routines, and why keeping bodybuilding enjoyable has been a cornerstone of his success.
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Henry's IG: @nutritionbyhenry
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55 min
June 28 245: Can A Bodybuilder Become A Runner?
This week, Lawrence jumps on a solo podcast to share how his first few months as a runner have been going. He explores the lessons learned, what he has enjoyed most about the new venture and how his running looks alongside his bodybuilding training.
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34 min
June 21 244: Deklan McMichael - Movement Myths & Modern Rehab
In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by Deklan McMichael to discuss the intersection of exercise, rehabilitation, and performance. Deklan shares his educational background, his journey as an athlete, and what his professional life looks like today as an exercise physiologist and coach. The conversation explores the importance of health professionals practicing what they preach through regular training and exercise, before diving into one of the most debated topics in musculoskeletal care: the relationship between exercise technique, “life technique,” and pain and injury.
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Deklan's IG: @dxklan
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1 hr
June 14 243: Mental Performance & Mastering The Mind (ft. Richard Collins)
In this episode of The General Muscle Podcast, Lawrence is joined by mental performance coach Richard Collins to explore the psychology behind high performance. The conversation dives into the nature of motivation, the importance of emotional regulation, and how athletes can develop genuine self-belief without crossing the line into arrogance. Richard also shares daily habits that can help anyone improve their mindset and perform at their best.
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Richard's IG: @richard_collinscoach
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53 min

About The General Muscle Podcast

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The General Muscle Podcast delves into the world of health and fitness with the aim of educating and entertaining those who listen. The show is hosted by Lawrence Grieve, a physiotherapist and exercise enthusiast who has an immense passion for training and self improvement. Subscribe to this podcast for discussions about health and fitness as well as interviews with individuals who are extraordinary at what they do!