Physique
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What I’ve Learned Working With Photographers
Over the years, bodybuilding has naturally brought me into a lot of photo shoots, collaborations, and creative projects with photographers in different countries and environments. At first, I thought modeling was mostly about physique alone. You train hard, show up in shape, and the photos take care of themselves. It doesn’t really work that way.… Continue reading
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The Muscle Group Too Many Bodybuilders Neglect
The Muscle Group Too Many Bodybuilders Neglect One muscle group I think bodybuilders overlook far too often is the rear delts. People love training chest, arms, and front delts because those muscles are the most visible in the mirror. Rear delts are different. They are harder to see directly while training, less flashy, and usually… Continue reading
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New YouTube Video: Back Day And The Mindset Behind Better Training
My latest YouTube video is now live, and this one is a little different because it’s entirely in English. I take you through one of my back workouts as I continue preparing for my next competition, but the video is about much more than simply moving weight. Throughout the session, I explain why I believe… Continue reading
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Coming Soon: Road To Prime
The work doesn’t stop after stepping off the stage. In my next YouTube video, I take you behind the scenes as I begin making the adjustments that will shape my “Road to Prime” — achieving my best condition yet. I’ll share the feedback I received after one of the biggest competitions of the season, the… Continue reading
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Bodybuilding Gave Me More Than a Physique
When people look at bodybuilding from the outside, they usually focus on the physical side first. The training, the diet, the stage conditioning, the discipline required to maintain that level of structure year after year. Those things are definitely part of the lifestyle, but they are not the only reason I value bodybuilding so much.… Continue reading
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Truth Tuesday: Genetics Matter in Bodybuilding
One uncomfortable truth about bodybuilding is that genetics do matter. Muscle shape, structure, bone structure, muscle insertions, metabolism, recovery ability, and even how someone responds to training can vary significantly from person to person. Two athletes can train equally hard for years and still end up with very different physiques. That is simply reality in… Continue reading
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When the Mirror Gets Too Loud
Bodybuilding is, by definition, an aesthetic pursuit. The name itself says it clearly. We are building the body. Shaping it. Refining it. Improving it through years of training, nutrition, recovery, discipline, and repetition. Physique matters in this world because the physique is the work itself. So yes — bodybuilders pay attention to appearance. More than… Continue reading
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Throwback Thursday: Carved by Shadows
Carved by shadows, defined by discipline. Instanbul, Turkey, December 2023. (Photo source: Instagram.) Continue reading
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Friday Flex: Held to a Higher Standard
Conditioning like this isn’t built in a single phase. It’s the result of staying accountable when the standard doesn’t change. Every detail matters — tight execution, controlled volume, and consistency across weeks, not days. This is where that shows up. (Photographer: co.davidgamboa) Continue reading
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Arnold UK Show Day: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What Comes Next
Show day started early, as always. I woke up feeling good. The first coat of tan was done, carbs were in, and physically everything was responding the way I wanted. Mentally, I felt calm. Going into the day, I already knew this had been one of the most balanced and sustainable preps I’ve done, especially… Continue reading
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Motivation Monday: The Quiet After the Storm
There’s a moment after a hard set where your body tells the truth. No music, no hype, no excuses — just the heat in your muscles, the tightness through your chest and shoulders, and that heavy, honest breathing that says, yes, you actually worked today. I like this part because it forces clarity. You can feel… Continue reading
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In Coach Mode: Guiding Lukas Stühn Through A Push Day
Lukas Stühn just released a YouTube video from a push day training session at Undefeated Gym where we worked through chest, shoulders, and posing together. The focus of the session wasn’t doing anything flashy — it was about fundamentals done correctly. We worked with controlled negatives, clean reps, and the idea of lifting with precision instead of ego, covering… Continue reading
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How I Train My Back for Real Thickness
Back day is one of the most important sessions of my week. A strong, detailed back is what creates balance on stage — it’s the structure that supports everything else. But how you train your back should depend on what your physique actually needs. For me, width has never been the problem. My back spreads… Continue reading
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Dubai Monster Cast Interview: Consistency, Mindset, and Life Beyond the Stage
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. Continue reading
