062: Winning the UK Arnold Classic, with IFBB Pro Rob Thurston

TIME STAMPS: 

02:12 “Bro Split” or “Pro Split” - Rob’s current strength training at 3 weeks out from at the Chicago Pro; discussion around his training methodology and major inspirations such as Dorian Yates & Phil Heath.

06:51 Tips on determining whether to use COMPOUND LIFTS or ISOLATION LIFTS in your hypertrophy training depending on how you feel and what your objective is.

10:32 Best compound lifts for MASS.

15:05 The secret behind Hoists’s “bell-curve” biomechanics in their seated leg extension machine; the signs of a high-quality resistance training machine.

20:02 Everything the average person does WRONG with LAT PULLDOWNS.

24:09 ROC-IT Technology.

25:08 Tips for using CHAINS & BANDS in your workouts and how Hoist mimics these training intensifiers.

29:02 How to get the best lat activation with lat pulldowns and seated cable rows.

33:03 SPOTTING TIPS!!! (I got you bro)

40:00 Rob’s life as a full-time gym owner, professional bodybuilder and Hoist sales manager!

44:55 How Rob got “bitten by the bug,” earning his IFBB Pro card, & WINNING the UK ARNOLD CLASSIC and British Masters!!!

50:32 Tricks your brain plays on you when you’re 3 weeks out from a big show!

55:05 The importance of REFEEDS; tips on how much to increase your food intake on these exciting days of prep!

01:00:09 Why neither of us track Calories on contest prep.

01:06:00 LISTENER QUESTION: 52 is older than what most would assume to be a “suboptimal bodybuilding age.” Do you agree?

01:10:00 PREMIER GYM - heaven for bodybuilders?!

01:14:14 A comparison of  GBO vs IFBB bodybuilding organizations.

01:20:00 Tips to locate a competition where you have the best chance of winning.

01:20:20 The most important question you should ask yourself before you decide to go for your pro card.

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