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Bodybuilding Down UnderAuthor: Bodybuilding Down Under
Welcome to The Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! Each episode you will be joined by your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Daniel Chapelle, Lawrence Grieve and Daniel Yates, all passionate bodybuilders who are engrossed within the bodybuilding community here in Australia. Tune into the podcast for insight into the bodybuilding lifestyle, including everyones journeys on and off the stage, regular Q&As, guest interviews and of course some banter along the way. We all hope you enjoy! Instagram Handles: Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/ Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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204: WHAT IT ACTUALLY TAKES TO WIN A WORLD TITLE FT. CLIFF WILSON
Episode 204
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
Welcome to Episode 204 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast! This week, we are joined by one of the most respected coaches in natural bodybuilding, Cliff Wilson. With No. 1 and No. 3 in the world at the most recent WNBF World Championships, Cliff's track record speaks for itself. Cliff shares how he got his start in coaching, why he felt disappointed in both the bro science and evidence-based camps early on, and why he eventually stopped debating and decided to let results do the talking. From there, the conversation dives into common contest prep mistakes most coaches don't talk about, the gas pedal analogy for managing intensity across a prep, and why letting bodybuilding consume your entire identity is one of the biggest risks to your success on stage. We also get a detailed look at Cliff's famous rapid backload protocol — how it was born, how it's evolved, and why peak week is far more individualised than most people assume. The episode also covers Cliff's experience coaching Will Tennyson to his pro card, working with Doug Miller, and some incredible stories from the most stacked lineups he's ever witnessed. To wrap things up, Cliff shares his philosophy on handling wins and losses across a career, and why emotional regulation is the mark of a true champion. Enjoy! Instagram Handles: Cliff Wilson: https://www.instagram.com/cwteamwilson/ Bodybuilding Down Under: https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingdownunder/ Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/ Daniel C: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.chapelle/ Lawrence: https://www.instagram.com/general.muscle/ Daniel Y: https://www.instagram.com/dy.fit/
