With Scotty still in Europe, MG and MT dive into a wide-ranging Q&A episode tackling some of the most asked questions from athletes in the post-season phase and beyond.

From reverse dieting across Italy and Greece, to what defines a “dense” physique, to how to prep smart for Season C26 — this ep is full of real talk, guidance, and a few laughs.

We cover:
✅ How to navigate a 4-week Europe trip during reverse dieting without blowing out
✅ Reverse diet balance — enjoy the experience without spiralling or sabotaging progress
✅ Queensland front pose differences — preferences vs rules in sports/fitness posing
✅ Why some athletes maintain abs in a build phase and others don’t (hello genetics)
✅ Feeling “chubby” post-comp? Why a mini cut 6 weeks post-show is a bad idea
✅ Better strategies — metabolic recovery, performance focus & staying patient
✅ What makes a competitor “dense” — stage lean weight examples from top females
✅ If you’re doing Season C26 — here’s what to focus on now to set up success
✅ Early posing practice — how starting 12+ months out paid off for Luke
✅ Favourite international coaches — why Milos Sarcev is still king of intensity
✅ Coach growth — how coaching in Australia has levelled up in ethics & systems
✅ Industry shift — less shady practices, smarter athletes & rising standards
✅ “Rate My Physique” idea — submit your photos for real feedback (anonymous if you want!)

🎧 A value-packed episode for anyone in improvement season, planning their next comp, or wanting to level up as a coach.

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Michael Trimboli | Scott Morrell | Michael Galante

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