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Jan 2025
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452: How To Become The Best Of The Best ...

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Join me as I sit down with classic bodybuilding legend Wesley Vissers.

We start by discussing his journey from winning the Arnold Classic to placing 8th at the Olympia stage.

We also dive into his early days in the sport, the training principles that shaped his iconic physique, and the lessons he’s learned from his recent training camp with Coach Stefan. Packed with insights on consistency, intensity, and mastering the basics, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about bodybuilding.


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:35 Post-show experience

07:35 How to tackle the post-show period

13:37 Habit-based eating and giving into cravings and body fat distribution

16:41 Shows and experiences

30:32 Subjectivity of judging

36:18 Mentality. Anything that was interesting to learn from prep?

50:38 Least favourite thing of prep

57:25 Most comprehensive case study on bodybuilding

01:07:13 Libido during prep

01:09:47 Main focus during offseason


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