158: ICN QLD RECAP, RIR DEBATE & ENHANCED ATHLETE TRENDS

Update: 2025-05-27

Description

Welcome to episode 158 of the Bodybuilding Down Under podcast!

This week, the crew catches up to talk all things mini-cuts, prep updates, and the current state of natural bodybuilding, plus a recap of the recent ICN Queensland show and a fresh take on one of the most debated training topics in the industry.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Mini-cuts and prep updates – Where each of us is currently at.

🔹 ICN Queensland show recap – Standout athletes, judging takeaways, and overall impressions.

🔹 Natural to enhanced: a growing shift? – Are more athletes moving away from natural bodybuilding, and what’s driving the trend?

🔹 Updated consensus on training to failure – Our latest thoughts on RPE, RIR, and how to program intensity effectively.

If you’re deep in prep, planning your off-season, or just love following the current state of the sport, this episode delivers a grounded mix of insight, experience, and real talk.

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Stay serious about it, and we’ll catch you in the next one!

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