The Flex Success Podcast

Post-show doesn’t mean post-plan. The Flex Coaches talk about the mental side of coming out of prep — recovery phases, rebounds, and why “locked in” athletes so often go straight to “locked out” post show. They also get into blood markers, sleep, libido and the psychological aspect that clients rarely talk about — then they lay out their rules for handling PEDs through a rebound. A practical, no-fluff episode for anyone coaching (or living through) the post-show comedown. WOULD YOU RATHER... A: Have the hiccups every day for 3 hours B: Poop your pants, randomly, once per month 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.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/  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. 0:26 – Catching up: travel, off-season & Christmas chat8:29 – Why Prep-to-Post-Show Transitions Go Wrong22:02 – Recovery Phase: How to Know When It’s Time32:14 – How Long Should a Recovery Phase Last?35:11 – Rebound Phase: Deciding When & How Long44:06 – Case Study: Blake’s Efficient Rebounds49:19 – Drugs in the Rebound & Recovery Phase55:20 – Final Takeaways on Phase Management57:31 – Would You Rather: Pants vs. Hiccups

Thought the last episode was enough celebration? Since then, we've had 2 more of our athletes turn pro + lots more success on stage. Of course it's not all glitz and glamour.. the boys talk about 4am cardio, feeding an athlete back to life between shows, and plenty of real-world prep decisions along the way. They also cover why post-show reviews should wait until the emotions settle - and much more. WOULD YOU RATHER... A: Eery pair of shoes be very slippery and you can't choose to go barefoot B: Every pair of undies give you an enormous wedgie and you can't get it 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 Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/  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. 00:00 Intro00:26 Welcome back & surviving a relentless run of shows05:17 The generational run: Dishant, Agustin, Callum & Christian09:04 John’s pro debut & a prep “in spite of”16:12 Shutting John down: compete to qualify or compete to learn18:31 Joseph steals the show: from Classic to Super Heavyweight25:03 Back-to-back peaks & the visual markers we look for28:43 Fixing Joe’s sweating: the dehydration experiment34:10 Data-driven coaching vs “burger and fries” advice41:48 Are pro lineups too big?45:04 Handling a win and a loss on the same day52:59 Season wrap-up, would you rather & outro

From a covert phone-filming mission backstage, to the administrative chaos of actually winning a Mr. Olympia (OMG we did it), this episode captures what it's really like behind the scenes of the biggest weekend in bodybuilding — plus a breakdown of our teams results and trip to Vegas. WOULD YOU RATHER... A: All your food be a little bit too saltyORB: Not salty enough 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.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/  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. 00:00 — Intro00:26 — Cold open: reliving Blake's Mr. Olympia win04:18 — The emotional weight of coaching at that level06:03 — The admin whirlwind after winning + UK's big year08:35 — Nationals recap (Matt Clappier, Tom, Tash)12:50 — Dave, Matt Gorle & Solomon's results17:23 — Jesse, Mitch & post-show recovery plans21:38 — Ryan's cross-timezone peak for Sam in New Zealand30:17 — Ideal time between shows32:00 — Mr. Olympia recap: Tom's 13th place debut37:35 — Ethan's brutal Classic weigh-in day42:09 — Cam George's top-10 Olympia debut45:03 — Olympia surprises: Derek's reception & Niall's win51:02 — What's next: upcoming pro shows54:24 — Would You Rather58:30 — Sign-off

The Flex Success team catches up after a huge run of shows, breaking down client results, close calls with weigh-ins, and the mental side of stepping off the gas after years of pushing. Don't miss the posing discussion about what separates rookies from pros, and the Olympia predictions. WOULD YOU RATHER... A: Every time you heard birds chirping you had to loudly chirp back at them in a mocking tone OR B: Every time you got rained on, you had to pretend for 30 consecutive seconds without breaking character, that you were melting. 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.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/  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. 00:00 — Intro00:26 — Welcome & life updates07:32 — Show recap: Victoria & Nationals overview11:57 — George's client results (Alex Payne, Jayden, Tash, Matt Klapia)25:10 — Ryan's client results (Nick, Jack Link)35:36 — Upcoming shows & Sam's overnight peak week44:41 — Dean's client recap (Queensland & New South Wales)49:16 — George's Eugene retirement story54:25 — Taking the foot off the gas: managing prep stress55:56 — Vic show recap & Tom's IFBB debut59:01 — Posing lessons & tanning tricks1:05:01 — Kyle Raggio's missed weigh-in1:14:11 — Olympia predictions1:22:53 — Would You Rather

The boys break down how they peak their athletes and what goes into their decision making process —. Join us for a walk through of real case studies — weight cap cuts, fluid-retentive athletes, front load, back load, or an undulating approach, and why "stability is bliss" for some clients and chaos for others. WOULD YOU RATHER... A: Someone hide your house & car keys somewhere in your house 3 days of the week and you only realise just as you're leaving the houseOR B: Go to the gym with the nipples cut out of your Teeshirt 1 day every month and you can't explain it to anyone or joke it off. 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.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/  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. 00:00 — Intro00:26 — Welcome back & travel update (Paraguay, Chile, Medellín)05:06 — Peak week is upon us — this weekend's roster06:04 — How to choose your peak week approach09:10 — George's case studies: Alex Payne & Tash20:35 — Ryan's approach & everyone's favorite peaking style25:38 — Dean's peak week roster (Dan, Dave, Matt Gaul, Jesse)32:03 — Managing fluid-retentive athletes40:42 — Problems, hiccups & why trust beats experience45:18 — Building the show day plan50:29 — Glycerol, hydration & Aussie slang banter54:52 — Wrap-up & season updates56:09 — Would You Rather1:00:58 — Sign-off

The Flex Boys sit down for a full listener Q&A, covering everything from peak week carb-loading numbers that'll make your jaw drop, oral vs. injectable pharmacokinetics, and coaching women through prep. They also dig into the mindset shift every new coach needs to make: understanding principles instead of just regurgitating protocols. Plus quick-fire questions on diet staples, beard-shaving bribes, and a very dicey would you rather to end the show. WOULD YOU RATHER... A: Meet someone and fall in love. You spend the best 12 months of your life together. You're compatible in every way and your family and friends love them. You move in and start building a mutual picture of your future together. Then you find out you're actually half siblings (by blood, not marriage) OR B: (Top) partial rep all lower body movements for the rest of your life. " 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.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/  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. 00:00 — Intro00:34 — Welcome back & prep/client catch-ups06:02 — Full Q&A kickoff06:39 — Quick-fire: one protein, fruit, veg & carb source for prep10:39 — How much to shave the beard?11:45 — Fixing a bloated stomach after carb loading15:50 — Coaching women: patience & ""these are not small men""21:35 — Do intensifiers actually build more muscle?23:52 — Where to start as a new coach28:13 — Principles over protocols31:50 — Fastest way to research something you don't know33:39 — Ethan's chances at the Olympia38:32 — Peptides: SLU, BPC, and sourcing issues46:18 — Oral vs. injectable: milligram for milligram51:12 — Mike Pearson's peak week carbs 56:11 — Season C updates & Vegas countdown57:40 — Would You Rather

The Flex boys Dean catch up with Olympia-bound athletes Tom Stanley and Cam George fresh off their qualifying wins in Taiwan. They dig into what they actually expect from themselves at the biggest show of their careers. They talk backstage comparison strategy, why obsessing over your own condition isn't your job, and why pumping someone up for the win isn't a great idea. 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.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Cam George and Tom Stanley head to:https://www.instagram.com/camgeorge.ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/tomstanley_ifbbpro/  To find out more about Dean, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/   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. 0:00 — Guest intro3:11 — How Cam & Tom met Dean 5:10 — Ryan's prep update 3:38 — Mr. Olympia reality not sinking in yet9:10 — Tom's recap of celebrating the Taiwan win Solo11:20 — Cock sock stories14:23 — Olympia expectations (Cam & Tom)19:40 — Qualifying points & Olympia schedule22:03 — Mentality: Olympia vs. a normal show26:18 — Presentation, pump timing & backstage strategy29:35 — George's PSA on hyping up athletes33:17 — "Bodybuilding is a comparison game" + Ryan's analysis39:54 — Embracing the milestone & measuring against rivals44:50 — Biggest room for improvement + "that's your job"50:48 — Coaching in-person vs. remote, weigh-in logistics56:02 — Vegas heat, China travel & internet restrictions1:01:35 — Belt reveal & fan Q&A (pro card picks)1:08:57 — Amateur/masters talk, venue logistics, calorie challenge1:15:29 — Tampa show recap & predictions1:19:24 — Two Truths and a Lie (Tom & Cam)1:28:52 — Wrap-up & sign-off

Ever wondered why some people can effortlessly and meticulously stick to all the details of a plan without having to be held accountable by anyone, while others seem to thrive in high accountability environments with a larger degree of flexibility? The difference does not come down to if you are David Goggins or not. It's more to do with your 'tendency'. We breakdown the '4 Tendencies Framework' and help you understand how to use it to bolster adherence for yourself, or your clients, based on which of the 4 tendencies you / they fall into. It's about working with the set programming for less grind, and better results. 00:00 Intro04:14 The Missing Skill Most Coaches Ignore06:49 Why Clients Don't Follow the Plan08:51 One Tool That Instantly Improves Adherence09:44 The 4 Personality Types Every Coach Should Know10:47 Upholders: The Discipline Trap17:41 Questioners: Why "Because I Said So" Never Works26:03 Obligers: The Power of Accountability29:35 Rebels: Why Strict Plans Backfire37:29 How to Use the Four Tendencies in Coaching38:50 Spotting Your Client's Personality Type43:30 Real Coaching Examples From FlexSuccess47:45 Coaching Mistakes That Kill Adherence51:38 Final Takeaways 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.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Lizzy, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/  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.

PED escalation, timing in prep, and the most overlooked lever in bodybuilding. This episode cover these topics and more. Oh, and don't miss the first-time-injection horror stories :S 00:00 Intro & morning nootropic chat04:32 Ryan's prep breakthrough after an 8-week plateau05:25 Coaching trust & knowing when to end a client relationship09:53 Hardest thing to change in clients: PEDs, training, or nutrition?12:40 Why training is the most overlooked lever in bodybuilding19:42 Athlete update: Rach's tough judging in Italy26:26 Athlete update: Tom's 2nd place & Olympia qualification math34:00 Layering PED dosing through a prep48:51 Sometimes clients need to fail before they believe less is more51:58 Hypothetical: would a real growth drug ruin bodybuilding?1:01:54 Early supplement & injection horror stories1:06:58 Two Truths and a Lie1:14:09 Wrap-up 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.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/  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.

Straight sets VS Myo-Reps.. .what about Cluster Sets, and Rest Pauses? Does high frequency training stand up to the hype? What really stimulates muscle hypertrophy (growth) the most? Join us in this episode for a discussion covering the above questions, and more. 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.flexsuccesscoaching.online/ https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Ryan and George head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_ryan/  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.