In this interview on Dubai Monster Cast, I sat down with Alphio Solar for a wide-ranging conversation that goes beyond training clips and competition updates. We talk about what it really takes to stay in the game as a Men’s Physique athlete — especially at the highest level — and why consistency matters more than any single show.
I share how I think about competing, why I believe the real battle is always with yourself, and how this lifestyle forces you to develop discipline that carries over into every part of life.
We also dive into the mental side of bodybuilding in a very honest way: hunger, fatigue, pain, and the emotional control required when you’re pushing your body to extremes. I explain why I don’t believe in overcomplicating the basics — training hard, eating clean, sleeping deeply, and repeating that routine for years. Alphio and I talk about the difference between people who say they train hard and people who actually do, and why fundamentals still matter even in a world obsessed with shortcuts and new “methods.”
Toward the end, the conversation becomes more personal. I share what I value outside the gym, what kind of man I’m trying to become, and how the hard moments — loneliness, setbacks, doubt — can either break you or build you depending on how you respond. It’s a real look at the mindset behind the sport: why I keep showing up, what this journey has taught me, and how I try to carry those lessons into real life.