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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 1H 3M

Season 2 Ep . 94 - Peak Week, Arnold Recap & The Reality of Bodybuilding Prep

from Dumbbells & Doobies · host Zach Devalkenaere

This episode covers everything from peak week suffering to Arnold Classic physique breakdowns. The guys kick things off with real talk about contest prep struggles, body image, hair growth, sweating, sleep issues, and the mental side of bodybuilding. Then the conversation shifts into coaching athletes through prep, handling low calories, high days, diet breaks, PED side effects, and what it actually takes to get someone stage-ready. Later in the episode, they break down the latest bodybuilding results and give their honest takes on: - Classic Physique comparisons - Open Bodybuilding standouts - Who’s making a real Olympia push - Posing, structure, conditioning, and judging - Who looked elite… and who still has work to do They also review new supplements, talk gym life, traffic, random movies, and finish with their current thoughts on Olympia favorites, upcoming shows, and what’s next in bodybuilding. If you’re into: - bodybuilding prep - coaching strategy - peak week - Arnold / Olympia talk - physique breakdowns - gym culture …this is one you’ll want to watch all the way through. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Who’s your Olympia favorite right now? Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6K6rUwahLC70rP7mYCXUEA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumbbells-doobies/id1687217913 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dumbbells.and.doobies/ Support the podcast: Use code D2 at Iron Society Apparel: https://theironsocietyapparelco.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnmVA7NNtKQlKO-BGHRTqeosGO1bIaN1ozbpX-CUqPvYo9lnDSsFmX06AP6TM_aem_VJecFGluYYXosSjX8dTajQ The Flavor Gang website: https://www.theflavorgang.com Use code: D2 at check out! Bashmouth website: https://bashmouth.com Use code: D2 at check out! Follow us! Follow Zach: https://www.instagram.com/zachdevo56/ Follow Lance: https://www.instagram.com/lancehephner/ Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/_nickjustice/ Nick Justice: https://nickjusticeifbb.com Follow Luke: https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/

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