
Longevity Muscle
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Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
155: DFAC World Champion Julien Brüske
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have 6x Natural Pro Bodybuilding Overall Champion & DFAC World Champion joining us Julien Brüske. 00:45 Intro & Julien’s Location at FIBO Expo 02:06 DFAC World Champion Julien Brüske’s Career Highlights 06:51 The End of Julien’s Natural Bodybuilding Career Explained 11:07 PEDs: Why Julien’s Moving to IFBB (The BIG Motivator) 16:09 Who Will Be the Next Classic Physique Mr. Olympia Champion? 17:50 Enhanced vs. Natural Bodybuilding (What You NEED to Know) 23:42 Inside Politics of Natural Bodybuilding (Julien’s Personal Experience) 25:45 Top Natural Athletes Who Switched to the IFBB 27:05 The Most Competitive Natural Show Julien Has Ever Competed In 29:41 Babacar Niang vs. Julien Brüske (Julien’s Honest Opinion) 31:04 Julien’s Thoughts: Oscar Moscat vs. Babacar Niang Showdown 32:34 The Toughest Natural Bodybuilding Show Featuring World-Class Athletes 35:09 Julien’s Daily Offseason vs. Prep Training Routine (A Day in the Life) 41:54 How Julien Trained for His Greatest Natural Bodybuilding Season Ever 59:53 Julien’s Encouraging Words + Where to Learn More About His JourneyThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Follow us on IG:JulienKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle Magazine Longevity Muscle PodcastLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

May 29, 2025 • 1h 11min
154: Dr. Zena Al Kelaby - The Next Generation
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast for our second episode of the Women's series! Today we have Dr. Zena Al Kelaby joining us. Zena is a 5x British Champion and 9x Gold Medalist. Zena is truly a rising star in the women's natural bodybuilding circuit.00:55 Deload Weeks, Rest Days And Why They Matter 01:44 Zena’s Story As A 3DMJ Athlete Spotlight 02:24 Meeting AJ Morris + Olympic Motivation 05:50 5 British Titles (Zena’s Natural Bodybuilding Wins) 08:34 How Zena Got Sponsored 12:25 Inside Zena’s Championship Season 15:39 What Drives Zena to Compete Naturally 19:35 Competing While Working Night Shifts 23:22 Zena’s Weekly Training Frequency & Split 24:50 Advice: Tired, Unmotivated, Not Progressing? 27:21 How Often Zena Trains Per Week 28:01 Zena’s Long-Term Bodybuilding Goal 32:05 Zena’s Figure Athlete Role Models 33:22 Why AJ Morris Became Her Coach 35:14 Why Zena Stopped Using RIR Training 37:01 Sets per Exercise (Zena’s Approach) 38:49 Evolving Her Training with Experience 40:13 What It Takes to Be a Natural Champion 41:00 Zena’s Ideal Exercise Volume Per Workout 42:51 Why She Never Skips Deload Weeks 44:51 In-Season vs Off-Season Diet (2023–2024) 49:00 Pre-Workout Meal At 5–6 AM 50:35 Afternoon Training & Rolling Splits 51:48 How She Handles Chocolate Cravings 52:44 Zena’s Physique Goals for 2025 54:50 Training with Coach AJ Morris 55:36 Programming Deadlifts for Strength & Aesthetics 58:22 Zena’s Height, Stage Weight & Off-Season Target 59:05 Natural Bodybuilding Goals for 2026 01:01:42 Zena’s Message to Aspiring Athletes 01:04:24 Where to Follow Zena & Learn MoreThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Follow us on IG:DeanKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle Magazine Longevity Muscle PodcastLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

May 15, 2025 • 50min
153: 5x Natural Bodybuilding Gold Medalist Dean Garratt (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast for part 2 with 3x Lightweight British Champion, UIBBN World Champion, INB Winner, WNBF World's Contender & Lifetime Pro Natural Bodybuilder Dean Garratt.00:57 Training Smart at 55 for Longevity 01:52 Dean’s Weekly Training Frequency 02:33 Dean’s Training Split 02:39 Managing Aches and Pains in Your 50s 03:41 What Dean Would Change if He Competed at 55 06:22 Why Dean Stopped Competing in Bodybuilding 09:47 Training Less but Lifting Heavy Over 50 12:04 Staying Shredded and Happy at 55 16:49 Dean’s Tips for Building Muscle After 50 18:49 How Fat Loss Boosts Motivation Over 50 20:00 Dean’s Daily Diet and Full Meal Breakdown 24:37 4 AM Workouts and Their Longevity Benefits 27:24 Public Gym vs Home Gym for Lifters Over 50 29:11 Daily Protein Intake After 50 30:06 Carbs and Fats: Dean’s Over-50 Macro Plan 31:38 Carb Timing for Fat Loss - Is It Worth It? 34:23 Dean on Cheat Meals at 55 37:02 Mindset, Happiness, and Spirituality in Fitness 37:35 Dean’s Mental Approach to Aging 41:19 Lifting Philosophy and the Pursuit of Happiness Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Follow us on IG:DeanKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle Magazine Longevity Muscle PodcastLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

May 1, 2025 • 1h 20min
152: The Legends Show - Philip Ricardo Jr. & Kiyoshi Moody
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Philip Ricardo Jr. & Kiyoshi Moody joining us for our first ever episode of the Longevity Muscle Roundtable Series. Enjoy!Timestamps 01:39 Philip Ricardo Jr. joins 02:09 Philip on longevity and training 05:38 Kiyoshi Moody enters 06:42 Legends roundtable begins 08:09 Kiyoshi’s IFBB season plans 09:01 IFBB vs. Philip Ricardo Jr. 09:17 NPC Team Universe 09:49 Competing vs. Kai Greene 11:28 Kai Greene joins NPC 11:46 IFBB pros they’ve faced 12:06 Kiyoshi’s weight then vs. now 12:46 Size vs. conditioning 13:48 Ricardo vs. Moody – rivalry 14:41 Natural bodybuilding’s biggest rivalry 17:19 When Kiyoshi first saw Philip 19:57 Ideal bodybuilding physique 21:31 Stacked IFPA show 22:30 Natural bodybuilding super-show 22:42 Natural Olympia showdown 24:01 Kiyoshi’s cancer story 24:25 Legendary comeback 27:08 TRT – Kiyoshi’s take 30:24 PED use? 30:50 Kiyoshi’s test results 31:14 TRT vs. natural competition 35:00 7 years vs. lifetime natural 40:10 Kiyoshi at Team Universe 41:30 Is Philip retired? 41:53 Motivation at 54 44:17 Was Ronnie Coleman natural? 45:46 Kiyoshi’s bodybuilding dream 49:06 NPC ban explained 49:54 IFBB pro card after 50 52:15 Posing as art 53:13 Natural bodybuilding’s biggest stage 53:39 Kiyoshi’s current goal 55:53 Gym camaraderie then vs. now 57:11 Training over 50 01:07:21 Training frequency after 50 01:08:20 TRT – final thoughts 01:12:19 Longevity = THIS...Follow us on IG:Philip & KiyoshiKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle MagazineLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Apr 17, 2025 • 51min
151: 1995 WNBF Pro World Overall Champion Eddie "The Rock" Hernandez
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have 1995 WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilding Overall World Champion & Mr. Universe Eddie Hernandez joining us! Timestamps0:49 Natural Pro Dwayne Broadway Introduction 1:54 1995 WNBF World Champion Eddie Hernandez 2:55 Eddie Hernandez vs. Kai Greene Showdown 3:49 Daily Routine of a Natural Bodybuilding Champion 4:40 Trainer, Teacher, and Coach – Eddie’s Roles 5:11 Training 4-5 Days a Week at Age 61 5:38 Eddie’s Stage Weight & Height in the 90s 6:37 Facing Natural Bodybuilding Legends 7:16 Who Inspired Eddie to Compete 10:27 Conditioning in 90s Natural Bodybuilding 11:07 The Bodybuilder Who Inspired Kai Greene 13:23 Kai Greene: Natural Genetic Anomaly? 14:19 Why Eddie Says Kai Greene Was a “Problem” 15:03 Top Natural Bodybuilding Earners 15:42 Why Eddie Retired from Competition 17:29 Training in the “Dungeon” Gym 17:51 Why Eddie Stayed Natural (Never IFBB) 18:21 NFL Tryouts: Cowboys & Giants 18:30 Why He Stopped Powerlifting 18:52 Why He Still Trains Like a Bodybuilder 19:21 Machines vs. Free Weights Pre-Contest 20:09 Eddie’s Pre-World Championship Training Split 20:39 Dorian Yates Style Training for Naturals 22:23 Best Compound Lifts for Muscle Growth 23:27 Deadlifts: Are They Essential for Growth? 24:00 Ideal Rep Range to Maximize Muscle 24:16 One Regret from His Bodybuilding Career 25:24 Duration of Training Sessions 25:47 Injuries & Lessons Learned 26:25 The Serious Risks of Overtraining 29:49 Eddie’s Current Training at Age 61 32:20 Natural Bodybuilding Today: Eddie’s Take 33:33 Eddie’s Diet as a World Champion 34:52 How Much Protein for Muscle Growth? 35:11 Eddie’s Cardio Protocol for Shredding 36:00 90s Natural Pros Were Big & Tall 36:25 Fantasy Matchup: Eddie vs. Broadway 37:12 The Longevity Muscle Podcast Mission 38:05 First Ever Natural Pro World Champion 38:39 Duane Ball: Eddie’s Training Partner 39:33 Jose Guzman: The Natural Ronnie Coleman 40:21 Mike Mentzer or Dorian Yates? 40:49 Eddie’s Diet Now at 61 Years Old 41:26 Bernard Sealy Shoutout 42:30 90s vs. Modern Conditioning 43:54 Message to the New GenerationFollow us on IG:EddieKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle MagazineLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Apr 3, 2025 • 51min
150: DFAC World Champion & Mr. America Winner Robert Thompson Jr.
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have DFAC Natural Pro Bodybuilding Overall World Champion, Mr. America Winner & WNBF Pro Robert Thompson Jr. joining us!Timestamps00:35 Natural Pro World Champion, Mr. America Winner00:57 Starting a gym in the Cayman Islands (why & how?)01:48 Robert wins DFAC Worlds & finding purpose 02:59 DFAC pros (what it means)03:30 Robert Thompson Jr. on stage with...04:00 Life changing decisions…07:20 Robert’s gym in the Cayman Islands!09:30 Born in Jamaica raise on the Cayman Island10:12 Robert’s competitive history playing high level football (soccer)10:55 A life altering knee injury that led to bodybuilding GREATNESS!13:20 Life in the Cayman Islands15:12 Training with a meniscus injury (why Robert isn’t competing this year)16:46 Recovering from severe burn out due to overworking & high level stress19:35 “Being a personal trainer…” - Robert’s goal20:15 Robert talks about his clients, mental health & suicide.21:55 Robert’s message to those who are struggling23:19 Social media is a tool (It's how you use it...)25:03 Robert Thompson’s training approach (mindset)27:30 Compound lifts27:58 Isolation lifts28:02 This is the key for adding new muscle tissue!29:09 Robert’s ideal rep range30:05 Robert’s training split (deadlifts on leg day or back day?)31:03 Intensity of effort32:35 Is training the same offseason vs. Contest prep? (Robert explains)34:10 High reps or low reps? Robert explains34:58 How many hard sets per exercise?37:05 Training to failureRobert on IG: https://www.instagram.com/robertjr_dfacpro/Lift Studio: https://www.liftstudiocayman.com/Kenny on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kennyratatsidis/Longevity Muscle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymuscle/Longevity Muscle Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymusclepodcast/Longevity Muscle Magazine on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymusclemagazine/Subscribe To Longevity Muscle Magazine: https://substack.com/@longevitymuscleLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
149: AJ Morris - The Next Generation (Part 4)
Welcome back to part 4 with Aj Morris! If you haven't checked out part 1-3 we highly recommend you check that out first! Aj is the founder of Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide and Made By Morris, an online ONLY coaching service that advocates and promotes natural bodybuilding and drug free physique improvement. Timestamps 00:33 Aj Morris talks Longevity Muscle Magazine - are you subscribed yet? ;)01:47 Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide (what’s good?!)04:41 Natural Pro British Champion Zena04:51 Natural Pro World Champion Ben Howard trains 3x per week 05:09 Brand awareness worldwide is the goal05:31 AJ becomes a show promoter with NBW & the UKDFBA06:25 Why did AJ choose the UKDFBA?08:45 AJ’s first ever bodybuilding show 09:34 What’s the BIG motivator for Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide?11:15 UKDFBA is non profit!12:06 Why there is nothing wrong with making a profit13:23 You must be a reputable pro to compete at the NBW International!16:23 WNBF Worlds (AJ’s experience)17:29 WNBF Galaxy will be MASSIVE!17:39 WNBF Worlds needs this…19:30 The EPIC photo taken by AJ Morris himself19:55 This is a BIG issue at WNBF Worlds (AJ explains)25:18 The practical benefits of earning a profit 26:59 Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide Clothing! (Check it out!!)29:25 What the clothing really represents…29:35 The steroid epidemic in teenage bodybuilding30:19 Team 3DMJ, Nick Wright Bodybuilding, Matt Ogus!30:33 How AJ Morris discovered NATURAL Bodybuilding31:23 Why AJ Morris doesn’t train with Los Vickers32:38 The key to being massively productive!34:42 “I'm in a constant battle…”38:03 Gary Vaynerchuk mentality 39:33 The motivation for what AJ Morris is building 41:22 AJ Morris’ experience working with Jordan Peters 43:20 Getting shredded and competing in 202547:46 Winning WNBF Worlds, ANBF Elite Pro, NBW International 49:48 Why AJ Morris wants to compete with Ben Howard!52:34 AJ Morris talks about the podcast!54:48 The BIG episode where we talk training! Aj Morris on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajmorris_/Aj Morris on YouTube: @AJMorrisFitness Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide: https://naturalbbworldwide.com/NBW Events: https://events.naturalbbworldwide.com/Kenny on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kennyratatsidis/Longevity Muscle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymuscle/Longevity Muscle Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymusclepodcast/Longevity Muscle Magazine on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymusclemagazine/Subscribe To Longevity Muscle Magazine: https://substack.com/@longevitymuscleLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 4min
148: How Zebin Xu Became WNBF Lightweight World Champion
Welcome to episode 148 of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Today we have WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder and Pro Lightweight World Champion Zebin Xu joining us! Timestamps: 00:42 Representing China at the WNBF Natural Pro World Championships01:25 Why Zebin Xu moved to the USA from China02:35 Why Zebin Xu didn’t compete at WNBF Worlds in 202303:00 Becoming a Natural Pro Bodybuilder in 202203:56 Did Zebin Xu compete in the WNBF in China?04:20 Does Zebin Xu miss China?04:42 Competing as an amateur natural bodybuilder in the INBF05:29 Competing against Natural Pro Bodybuilder Eddie Saldana 06:42 What motivated Zebin Xu to compete in natural bodybuilding?07:54 The Golden Era of natural bodybuilding 08:12 Zebin Xu becomes WNBF Natural Pro Lightweight World Champion 09:20 Competing against Dirk Emmerich (Zebin’s take)10:22 Genetics in natural bodybuilding 11:29 Nutrition to maintain maximum muscle fullness 14:33 Zebin Xu’s famous Chinese bodybuilding coach 15:52 Dieting to get shredded for WNBF World Championships17:38 Bantamweight class vs. Lightweight class at WNBF Worlds18:42 How Zebin feels post WNBF Worlds (current weight)19:04 Gaining 20 pounds (how long did it take?)19:42 Training for maximum muscle growth leading up to WNBF Worlds21:07 The World Champion training split (training frequency explained)22:26 Training journal (tracking)23:07 Training body parts 2x per week during the cutting phase (why?)24:23 Cardio for fat loss (how did Zebin do it?)24:45 How low did Zebin’s calories get?25:38 How much protein did Zebin eat for getting shredded?26:02 Protein shakes vs. Whole foods26:38 Zebin’s 8 day training cycle 27:04 Responding better to less training frequency 28:27 rep ranges & recovery29:44 Zebin’s current training (how it’s evolved)30:24 How long do Zebin’s training sessions last?30:47 Zebin’s training split32:49 Training arms before legs (why?)33:38 Training calves on a separate day from legs 34:18 Body part specialization 35:58 recovery days from training 37:40 Training intensity (does Zebin train to failure?)38:47 rep ranges and training to failure40:12 recording your lifts (the pros and cons)42:32 Low reps during a fat loss phase (Zebin’s take)44:27 How many exercises in a workout 44:37 How many hard sets per exercise?44:52 How many hard sets per body part?46:34 How to warm up for heavy training (Zebin explains)48:57 How many chest exercises in a workout? (Training frequency)51:34 Zebin Xu’s natural bodybuilding competition plans 53:01 Competing in classic physique?53:58 You can get a good physique without steroids (Zebin explains)Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Zebin:Follow Zebin on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Longevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 18min
147: Natural Bodybuilding Legend Vicky McCann: UNFILTERED
Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Vicky McCann, a former WNBF, IFPA, PNBA & DFAC Pro. Vicky McCann shares her story, unfair politics and her time spent working with some of the greatest natural bodybuilders ever. This marks the beginning of Longevity Muscle's Women’s Series. Enjoy!Chapters02:04 Vicky McCann's impact on the best naturals in the WORLD!03:19 Natural Pro Bodybuilding Champion03:46 WNBF History 05:39 Why Vicky almost quit bodybuilding 06:19 Women’s natural bodybuilding06:46 Competing in the Cayman Islands07:09 The beginning of the end 15:56 The REAL reason Rob Hope retired17:19 All natural bodybuilders really want is…18:24 The DFAC's ethos 19:36 Going from WNBF to PNBA 22:22 Horrific drug testing protocol in bodybuilding 25:06 Why Vicky founded DFAC (Drug Free Athletes Coalition)27:32 Natural Pro World Champions 27:46 DFAC & BNBF (how it works, the affiliates, location and pro cards)31:44 The biggest event of natural bodybuilding 32:58 The path to becoming a DFAC pro33:24 The WNBF 34:19 Vicky McCann’s job 34:38 Too many pro cards35:48 The TOP World Championships in natural bodybuilding38:16 Why David Kaye only competed at DFAC Worlds 39:54 Ben Tennessen, Rob Hope and the WNBF split 41:09 Ben Tennessen41:31 Drug testing 42:45 Natural bodybuilding is a BIG mess…43:51 Can natural bodybuilding be saved?44:21 Legends of natural bodybuilding46:09 Training with David Kaye 47:14 Goals to compete, retirement & LONGEVITY!48:60 Training for muscle growth & fat loss 48:26 Women’s natural bodybuilding 50:13 Training to be the best in the world!51:11 DFAC Worlds 52:49 Bodybuilding's UNFAIR politics 57:25 Training split 59:05 Cardio 01:01:05 Strength when dieting01:01:48 How low did Vicky’s calories get when dieting?01:02:49 Vicky McCann’s top 501:06:55 Nigel Davis at the 1996 Worlds 01:07:48 David Goodin01:08:51 A message to the athletes Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Vicky:Follow Vicky McCann on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show

Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 6min
146: Steve Hall REVIVE STRONGER: Turning Pro (Part 3)
Welcome to episode 146 of the Longevity Muscle podcast! Today we have Steve Hall joining us for Part 3!Timestamps01:02 Steve Hall wins his pro card (2024 season recap)07:22 How much protein? 10:31 White potatoes during contest prep 12:24 Jeff Nippard’s Kiwi’s13:46 How Steve feels about 2024 WNBF Worlds16:32 Competing in the 170’s vs. 160’s19:29 WNBF Worlds Middleweights vs. Lightweights 22:03 Steve Hall the natural bodybuilding judge (how he got into it)24:17 Placing at 2024 WNBF Worlds 25:54 How to make WNBF Worlds more exclusive?27:31 Steve’s experience competing in The Netherlands and Switzerland 28:35 WNBF Greece and Cyprus (new rules?)31:39 Competing in the PNBA vs. WNBF 33:14 Exposing PED users who get caught competing in natural shows36:55 The hardest pro show Steve has ever done!38:55 Steve Hall REVIVE STRONGER!40:06 How Steve feels since competing at WNBF Worlds41:09 Steve’s training routine leading up to WNBF Worlds in 202444:22 Steve’s trip to New York City45:48 Upper Lower 6 days per week (aches, pains and injuries)46:58 Eric Helms’ training (how many sets per muscle group?)47:15 Jeff Albert’s training frequency and low volume training47:39 Never forget this about training frequency…48:36 Training to be the best natural bodybuilder (the reality for most…)49:11 You can’t just look at one training variable…49:34 Bodybuilding dogma by influencers50:47 Steve Hall’s Push Pull Legs training split (here’s why)55:57 You hit your natural limit? You can’t recover from training?…57:17 Natty News Daily award and Steve’s contest goals next season Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Steve:Follow Steve Hall on InstagramSubscribe to Steve Hall on YoutubeGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipLongevity Muscle Store is now live! Click here to join our email list for early access to exclusive drops, plus receive the latest edition of Longevity Muscle Magazine and unlimited access to our entire archive of articles. Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world 🌎 Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support the show