Welcome back guys to episode 14.  Today I spoke with IFBB coach @frank_carroll who has competed himself in 14 bodybuilding shows, the first 11 he competed in INBA where he competed at the amateur Olympia and the last 3 in IFBB. We covered Franks personal journey into fitness after leaving a secure job in forestry that left him feeling unfulfilled. We also covered the best techniques for hypertrophy, what to do if you’re behind the 8 ball coming into a show and a bunch of listener questions submitted to both Frank and I. Please review, share and tag us in the episode so we can reach as many physique competitors as possible Timestamps: Intro-1-3 *apologies we just had to get the sound loud enough* 3 minutes: How frank got into lifting weights in the beginning 4 minutes: Franks first show at 17! 6 minutes: Business history and how Frank transitioned from leaving his study to head back into his fathers business in forestry & then into following his passion: training people. 8:00 Frank talks about about removing yourself from situations in your life that don’t sit well with you or you’re not passionate about. 9mins: Loosing it all, but knowing and having the mindset to recognise that it’s not the end of the world & you can always make it back. 10mins: Moving to Hamilton with his savings in his pocket and making a go of it. 12:00: Franks competing career from the INBA, competed at the INBA OLYMPIA and now competes in the IFBB. Not to mention totalling 14 shows so far and placing in all of them. 15:00 coaching, the pluses of having a second set of eyes on you & someone to pull you back when you need it 15.30: What Frank loves about bodybuilding 16:45 Business and nutrition philosophy when it comes to prepping clients 20:00 Prepping with his partner IFBB bikini pro @kaatestacey. 22:00 We discuss how deserving Kate was of her pro win due to her not only having a great physique but also being such a hard worker. 24:15 Dignus Victoria journal. I have to take my hat off to Frank for opening up about past struggles that inspired him  create @dignusvictoria & I love how it encourages athletes to focus on their emotional state, as well as their physical look. 32:00 What sets athletes apart from the rest of the pack and how Frank determines that an athlete really wants it. 34:00 Genetics! 36:15 Favourite techniques for hypertrophic gains 46.20 If Frank has to pick an exercise/S for shoulders, lats, glutes & hammies for bikini competitors what would he programme? 53:00 Cardio 56:45 Hiit....does it help to retain the muscle? 57:45 Salt pumps, party time! 59:00 How do u gauge finding a sweet spot for your athletes in an off season when they’re meant to be growing but not gaining too much unnecessary fat….is there a method you use to do this well? 1:01 Aromatization definition. Listen up kids 1:03 Water- How important is it in relation to getting Comp lean? For example could you get the desired look if you’re not consistent with drinking 2 litres a day or does it actually help with dropping fat? 1:06 Hypotheticals- Not ideal of course but) You’ve got a client that comes to you with 6 weeks to go before a show and they got to drop the last 4kgs or so quickly? What do you manipulate to get a quicker result? 1:11 Athletes holding water close to a show. What to do? 1:16 Salting food 1:17 If an athlete ate lean chicken one prep vs whey isolate another prep would one type of protein give a better result? 1:21 Carb loading. How to do it safely 1:25 Diuretics? 1:34 How has Franks training evolved over the years 1:37 How to strengthen the core and advice for bikini athletes wanting to go PRO. 1:38 Favourite bodybuilder of all time!!