Real Bodybuilding Podcast URS KALECINSKI "IT'S THE MAIN EVENT" | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere & Paul Lauzon | RBP #184
Aug 25, 2025
Urs Kalecinski, a German IFBB professional bodybuilder renowned for his Classic Physique achievements, joins a lively discussion about his transition to the Open division. The conversation dives into the balance of muscle and aesthetics, sharing personal anecdotes that reveal the psychology behind competition prep. They explore the humorous challenges of judging, the emotional growth that comes with competitive journeys, and the camaraderie in the bodybuilding community, wrapped up with a lighthearted prayer for a friend's upcoming event.
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Urs's Off-Season Weights And Cost Of Cutting
- Urs weighed about 261 pounds recently and noted his peak off-season reached around 285.
- He said cutting to classic limits took 20 pounds of muscle each year and felt mentally and physically damaging.
Weight Caps Can Stunt Progress
- Switching to open removes the artificial cap that can stunt long-term progress.
- Constantly dieting to make weight limits your growth and mental well-being.
Reverse Diet Boosted Sleep And Performance
- Starting a reverse diet two weeks out improved Urs's sleep and training freshness.
- Reducing training volume while keeping intensity cut inflammation and preserved performance.