Longevity Muscle 096: WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder - Dan Iatomasi
Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder Dan Iatomasi. Dan is a promoter for the WNBF. Dan is the son of Paul Iatomasi 'The Terminator Of Natural Bodybuilding' episode 23 and the brother of Paul Iatomasi Jr 'WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder' episode 55. If you haven't listened to both of those episodes yet, we highly recommend that first!
Timestamps:
(00:11) Where is Dan located?
(01:01) Paul Iatomasi Sr's influence of Dan
(02:25) How Dan accommodates for any aches, pains or injuries
(05:44) The value of not being married to one single approach
(09:49) Taking time off from training when traveling
(10:50) How often does Dan train?
(12:15) Dan's training routine (split explained)
(14:04) Training intensity, supersets, training at different muscle lengths, failure etc.
(17:37) Why Dan prefers staying closer to stage weight
(18:59) Can you grow muscle being 10-15lbs away from stage weight?
(23:52) Benefits of supplementing caffeine during a fat loss phase/contest prep
(27:00) scale vs. mirrior
(29:39) What's Dan's main reason for staying 10-15lbs away from stage weight?
(32:55) Is getting heavier in the offseason really worth it for you?
(35:00) Balancing family life with bodybuilding (How Dan does it)
(36:20) Dan's 'gym 300'
(39:00) How does Dan handle rest days?
(46:06) WNBF history, the magazine and Dan's show that he promotes
(46:18) Paul's goal to compete at 60!
(46:44) Turning pro with the WNBF at 22 years old!
(48:41) Who inspires Dan to compete and train?
(53:20) Clarence Mcgill and WNBF alumni's who paved the way
(54:08) What lead Dan to the WNBF
(58:24) Paul sr vs. Paul jr vs. Dan?
(59:30) Easier to gain weight = better possibility for gaining muscle?
(59:54) Chris Elkins and competing in Men's Physique
(01:02:49) Bodybuilding vs Men's Physique vs. Classic Physique
(01:04:06) Goals for the future and competing at WNBF Worlds?
(01:09:32) Will Dan compete at Mr. America?
(01:10:38) Where you can learn more from Dan + Outro
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