Dorian Yates is a legendary English bodybuilder 6x former Mr. Olympia who revolutionised the sport by being the first of the so-called “mass monsters.” His “high intensity” philosophy involved pushing each set to failure through techniques such as forced reps, drop sets and partial reps. This allowed him to maximise muscle stimulation in shorter, more intense workouts. After retiring from competitive bodybuilding, Yates has transferred his knowledge into DY Nutrition which offers a line of premium and science-backed products to help people achieve their health goals. Tune in for the next two hours as we explore all things bodybuilding, mindset, spirituality and more.
 
0:00 Mike’s experience training with Dorian
4:44 Key lessons from bodybuilding legends & the impact of a training partner
8:14 The #1 thing that could be ruining your workout 
11:02 Why strength training is essential for longevity & quality of life
13:20 Dorian’s injuries: “my career is over” - how he bounced back 
19:10 What Dorian would change about his bodybuilding career if he could go back in time
22:12 The origins of bodybuilding coaches
25:00 Using “F*ck you energy” for gym motivation 
29:00 How Dorian overcame depression & found new purpose once exiting bodybuilding
35:41 Identity & spiritual journeys for self discovery 
43:52 Cannabis: common misconceptions & health benefits
48:22 The dangers of alcohol
56:22 Medicinal mushrooms & ayahuasca 
57:22 DY Nutrition & supplements 
1:03:42 Bloodwork & deficiencies 
1:06:55 Dorian’s favourite thought leaders on health
1:11:45 TRT & steroids 
1:14:38 Low testosterone: the new epidemic 
1:18:11 Natural bodybuilding & false expectations 
1:20:35 At what age do men peak? (strength) 
1:23:33 How setting up a gym in Marbella was a “nightmare” 
1:27:15 Dorian’s future ventures & what does he want to be remembered for? 

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