#57 - Coach Ryan Bentson: Larry Wheels & Team Zero Gravity "I Quit Steroids, Passed the Tests, and Still Had a Heart Attack 4 Years Later"

He quit steroids, passed the tests, and 4 years later still had a heart attack - Ryan Bentson is the head coach and founder of Team Zero Gravity, one of the most successful bodybuilding teams in the world. He’s coached many successful athletes you may know, such as Larry Wheels and Jeremy Potvin. With over 20 years of experience, Ryan has earned hundreds of pro cards and Olympia qualifications across all divisions, male and female. 

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00:00:00 - Teaser & Introduction

00:01:09 - White Rabbit Partnership: A Fitness Journey with Friends and Creativity in a Can

00:04:46 - Early Bodybuilding Journey From Garage Workouts to the 'Battle of the Biceps' Competition      

00:10:39 - Building Zero Gravity: A Journey from Personal Training to Coaching Success

00:20:58 - Bodybuilding Judging and Training Challenges

00:28:32 - Mental and Physical Challenges of Bodybuilding

00:40:47 - Fatherhood's Impact on Career and Coaching

00:48:39 - Lessons Learned in Nutrition and Bodybuilding Over a Decade

00:51:54 - Larry's Extreme Post-Show Weight Gain and the Struggles of Weight-Cutting in Bodybuilding

00:55:44 - Men's Physique Weight Cap Debate: Pros and Amateurs Face Different Standards

01:01:49 - Genetic Potential and Illusions in Bodybuilding

01:11:01 - Discussion on Blood Work, Health, and Past Steroid Use in Bodybuilding

01:18:33  - Strategic Use of Insulin in Bodybuilding for Optimal Results

01:39:54 - Future Plans and Strategy for Larry Wheels' Bodybuilding Journey  

01:42:06 - Q & A : Questions from the Audience.

01:56:11 -  The End

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