Talking Training, Nutrition, and Hard Work with Bodybuilding Legend Milos Sarcev
Jan 15, 2020
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Milos Sarcev, a bodybuilding legend renowned for his aesthetic physique, shares his extraordinary journey through 77 competitions over 12 years. He discusses his radical devotion to muscle building, highlighting extreme workouts and meticulous nutrition strategies. Milos reveals his unique hyperemia methods and how he trained athletes like Hidetada Yamagishi to the pinnacle of bodybuilding. The episode also details exciting upcoming global fitness camps combining his intense techniques with a focus on form, promising transformative fitness experiences.
Milos Sarcev's obsessive approach to bodybuilding includes meticulous journaling, extreme workouts, and a focus on achieving perfect conditioning in competition.
His innovative 'hyperemia advantage' theory highlights the importance of maximizing nutrient delivery during workouts for muscle growth.
The upcoming muscle camps aim to educate participants on combining intense training techniques with nutritional discipline for optimal bodybuilding results.
Deep dives
Milos Sarcev's Unique Training Philosophy
Milos Sarcev emphasizes a distinct approach to bodybuilding that prioritizes intensity and meticulous execution. He trained an extraordinary 550 times in a year, often engaging in two-a-day workouts, showcasing an incredible dedication to his craft. This intensity is paired with a strong focus on aesthetic physiques, which Milos attributes to a commitment to both hard work and nutritional discipline. His innovative 'hyperemia advantage' theory, which allows for maximizing nutrient delivery during workouts, sets him apart in a field that often underestimates the importance of detail in training.
Unparalleled Conditioning and Consistency
Milos boasts a remarkable competitive record, achieving perfect conditioning in 77 professional contests throughout his career. His ability to maintain such a high level of health and fitness showcases the extensive effort that goes beyond mere genetics. He meticulously tracked every aspect of his physicality—from the meals he consumed to supplement intake—which he noted in detailed journals. This relentless dedication forms the foundation for the conditioning he achieved, illustrating that consistent hard work and informed strategies can yield extraordinary results.
Nutrition Strategies for Effortless Gains
A cornerstone of Milos's success lies in his rigorous nutritional discipline, with a targeted protein intake of 450 to 550 grams daily for 15 years straight. His commitment extended to consuming eight meals a day, ensuring his body had the necessary fuel to support his demanding workouts. Milos suggests that increasing protein intake can lead to significant muscle gains, countering arguments against high-protein diets by sharing his anecdotal evidence and personal experiences. This focus on structured nutrition is paired with the strategic use of intra-workout supplementation to maximize efficiency and growth.
Interactive Learning Camps for All Levels
Milos and Ben Pekulski are hosting a series of camps designed to educate aspiring bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts about building muscle and getting fit. The camps will include a day focused on theoretical knowledge, followed by multiple days of intensive workout sessions led by both experts. Participants will learn Milos's training style in tandem with Ben's muscle intelligence principles, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of bodybuilding. This initiative aims to create a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, as it caters to a wide range of skill levels and experiences.
Holistic Approach to Fitness and Recovery
The conversation extends beyond physical training to encompass overall health and wellness, touching on concepts such as heart rate variability and recovery methods. Ben highlights the importance of individualized training plans that consider a person's recovery status and stress levels, thus avoiding injury and promoting longevity in fitness. Both men stress the significance of not just pushing limits but also recognizing the need for rest and balanced nutrition to support intense training schedules. This comprehensive perspective empowers individuals to maximize their performance while maintaining a sustainable approach to their fitness journey.
Placing high up in one or two bodybuilding contests is one thing, but competing in 77 shows over 12 years is just insanely impressive! It was an absolute privilege to have a man who achieved this amazing feat and a whole lot more on the show today. His name is Milos Sarcev, and possibly one of the most aesthetically pleasing physiques to ever walk the earth. Milos is one of Ben’s biggest mentors and certainly one of the hardest working athletes our host has ever worked with.
Today, Milos talks about his radical devotion to building muscle, which involved obsessive journaling and massive intakes of protein offset by equally extreme workouts. Milos was able to maintain perfect condition in each one of his 77 competitions, and today he shares some of what it took to achieve that, including his unique approach to hyperemia. We also hear from Milos about how he took Hidetada Yamagishi to Mr. Olympia in spite of wide skepticism through the use of his brutal training schedules. If you couldn't keep up with Milos back then, he would simply kick you out of the gym. We also talk about our upcoming muscle camps which will combine Milos’s giant sets with Ben’s form focussed styles, a combination that will no doubt lead to mind-blowing shifts in the way you think about working out.
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Timestamps
An introduction to Milos and his obsessive approach to building muscle. [00:17]
Details on the camps Ben and Milos will run in Bali, Australia, and Dubai. [02:02]
Milos’s idols and why he thinks anybody would want a great physique. [8:36]
A background to Milos’s attention to detail involving diet, workouts, and competitions. [11:37]
Specific dietary practices such as eating over 450 grams of protein daily. [16:24]
Protein intake quantity regulations relative to genetics. [19:03]
How Milos’s radical workouts allowed for his huge protein intake. [22:16]
The story of Milos training Hidetada Yamagishi, who went on to be a huge success. [22:58]
How Milos achieved all his bodybuilding goals through his five-year plan. [25:02]
Milos’s hyperemia advantage theory involving amino acid intake and blood circulation. [29:08]
How Milos was so devoted to working out that he would kick people out of gyms. [34:32]
Carb intakes in Milos’s hyperemia workouts during and post-workout. [37:38]
The intense training principles that Milos will apply in the upcoming muscle camps. [42:29]
How the camps will be structured combining Ben and Milos’s approaches. [47:13]
Ben’s aim to focus on heart rate, sleep, and the autonomic nervous system. [51:22]
The value of good health and the great condition Milos is in relative to his age. [53:37]
A secret code you can use to get $200 off of a four-day camp in Australia or Bali. [54:53]
How to achieve any goal by envisioning greatness. [57:37]
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