Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Steve Hall - Severe Dieting, Loving Training, Tattoos in Bodybuilding

Jan 26, 2025
Steve Hall, a dedicated bodybuilder renowned for his extreme dieting and rigorous training, shares his secrets to competitive success. He dives into the struggles of severe dieting and reverses into a more sustainable routine. Hall discusses the realities of training in your 30s and explores exciting new exercises. The conversation also touches on the challenges and joys of personal hobbies outside of bodybuilding. Lastly, he reflects on his evolving relationship with tattoos and how they shape his identity within the fitness community.
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ANECDOTE

New Year's Eve Shave

  • Steve Hall shaved his head on New Year's Eve after contemplating the decision.
  • His barber tried to dissuade him, but Steve insisted on the full shave.
INSIGHT

Extreme Depletion

  • Steve Hall achieved a competition weight of 160 pounds, surprisingly low even for him.
  • This was accomplished through glycogen depletion and water loading, demonstrating the body's capacity for manipulation.
ANECDOTE

Carb Loading

  • The day before his show, Steve consumed 1300 grams of carbs as part of a rapid backloading protocol.
  • This high-carb intake helped him regain fullness after extreme depletion, gaining two kilograms overnight.
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