# 193: OUR BODYBUILDING ORIGINS: FIRST GYMS, FIRST PREPS & BIGGEST MISTAKES

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Podcast: [Bodybuilding Down Under](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bodybuilding-down-under-5456412)
Published: 2026-01-27T18:00:00+00:00
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Welcome back to episode 193 of the Bodybuilding Down Under Podcast. With 200 episodes fast approaching, the boys take a step back and reflect on where it all began; the very first gym sessions, early training influences, questionable choices, and the moments that shifted bodybuilding from a casual hobby into a long-term pursuit. We unpack our individual journeys into the sport, from backyard workouts and school gyms to first contest preps, early coaching experiences, and the hard lessons that only time (and mistakes) can teach. The discussion also explores how our beliefs around training volume, food choices, bulking, and recovery have evolved over the years. To wrap up, we reflect on what keeps us involved in bodybuilding today, the responsibility that comes with coaching, and what we hope listeners take away from hearing the unfiltered realities of our beginnings.

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