Workouts
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Throwback Thursday: The Face of Focus
April, 2021. No emotion, no noise — just purpose. Moments like this capture what it takes to stay locked in and push toward the next level. A lot of people think the workout is only the moment you lift the weight… but the truth is, the mindset lives in the pauses. This is where you decide… 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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Sculpting Sunday: The Simple Cue That Instantly Improves Hamstring Activation on Leg Curls
If you’ve ever done a leg curl and felt it more in your calves or lower back than in your hamstrings, you’re not alone. Hamstrings are strong, but they’re also stubborn — and they love to let other muscles take over when the movement isn’t set up perfectly. Here’s the simplest cue I use to… 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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Motivation Monday: Discipline in Every Rep
Hitting a back session at the B1 Gym in Dubai, I’m locking in my form and pulling with control — every rep reminding me why this place brings out my strongest work. If you’d like to follow along for a complete back training session, be sure to check out the following video I shared on… Continue reading
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Sculpting Sunday: My Cable Pulldown Trick for a Better Triceps Teardrop
If you want that sharp “teardrop” look on the triceps — the clean detail you see from the side and the back — cable pulldowns are one of the best tools. But only if you do them with the right intention. Most people just push the rope down, but that’s not quite enough. To sculpt… Continue reading
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How I Train Arms: My Go-To Techniques for Maximum Pump, Control, and Growth
Arm day has always been one of my favorite workouts, but over the years I’ve learned that great biceps and triceps don’t come from just lifting heavy. They come from precision — controlling every rep, choosing the right tempo, and creating constant tension. In this post, I want to share the core principles behind how I train… Continue reading
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My Road to the 2026 Arnold Classic: The Prep Begins (YouTube Short)
Prep for the 2026 Arnold Classic is officially underway, and I just posted a short, fast-paced gym montage to set the tone for what’s coming. Continue reading
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Man vs. Machine: Can AI Replace a Human Fitness Coach, Like Me?
AI can write you a “perfect” training plan in seconds. It can spit out macros, map out a weekly split, recommend exercises, and even tell you what to eat when you’re stuck in an airport with nothing but bad options. On paper, it looks clean. Intelligent. Professional. And that leads to an interesting question: if AI… Continue reading
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Sculpting Sunday: Why Machine Shoulder Press Isn’t the “Easy” Option
A lot of people look at the shoulder press machine and think it’s the lazy version of overhead pressing. I’ve never seen it that way, and here’s why. Continue reading
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Training Alice: A First Look at Contest Prep Foundations
Today I want to share a YouTube video that’s a little different from my usual training content. In this session, I’m training with Alice, who has a personal goal for 2026: stepping on stage for her first Bikini competition. We’ve crossed paths before at events, and when she reached out to work together, I immediately… Continue reading
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Motivation Monday: Preach It
For me, the preacher curl is one of the best exercises for pure biceps isolation because it removes momentum and forces the biceps to work through the full range. When my arms are locked into the pad, I can’t cheat the rep — and that means the biceps have to stay under tension from the very first… Continue reading
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Dubai Vibes: Behind the Scenes
In this YouTube vlog, I’m taking you with me through my last full day in Dubai (for now) and showing what my routine looks like when the goal is recovery. After a demanding stretch of training and dieting, this day was all about resetting my body before heading back to Europe — starting with a… Continue reading
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Videos, in Short: Arm Day
My latest YouTube Shorts video is dedicated to giving you a quick look at how I train my biceps. In this clip, you’ll see me powering through my favorite curl variations, focusing on form, tension, and that intense end-of-set squeeze. It’s a fast hit of training motivation and a glimpse into what my arm-day grind really looks… Continue reading
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Smart Back Workout in Dubai: Learning from the Pros
In this session I take you with me into a back workout in Dubai, training alongside Karimi and another well-known local athlete. I love days like this — new energy, new eyes on my technique, and the chance to pick up small details that make a huge difference. We kicked things off heavy, then shifted… Continue reading