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EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 1H 14M

BONUS Episode: Never Stop Training! 52 year old former Natural Mr. Olympia Phillip Ricardo Jr talks Strength after 50.

from The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast · host Barton Bryan and Mitch Royer

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with four-time Natural Mr. Olympia Philip Ricardo Jr. to explore how planning, smart training, and faith create strength that lasts. The focus moves from ego lifts to longevity, with clear tactics for men in midlife to train hard, recover well, and stay consistent.• daily planning routines that protect training time• evening workouts for stress relief and consistency• smarter splits with GVT, fives, supersets, and drop sets• form, tempo, and mind–muscle connection over load• active deloads and responsive programming• incline pressing and machine choices to spare joints• warm-ups, foam rolling, belts, and chiropractic care• sleep realities and scaling intensity when tired• faith shaping purpose, humility, and service• natural bodybuilding’s health-first path and community• goal setting by paying and picking a date• coaching principles for sustainable lifestyle changeUse my Iron Neck link in the show notes to get 15% offBarton’s RIVIAN Referral Code: BARTON16694413Become a Premium Member of Dadbods and Dumbbells by visiting: https://dadbodsanddumbbells.supercast.com----------Follow Mitch: http://instagram.com/runwithmitchFollow Bart:  http://instagram.com/bartonguybryanFollow the Podcast:  http://instagram.com/dad_bods_and_dumbbellsVisit Mitch's website: http://Bigboysruntoo.comVisit Barton's Training Website: http://teambryanwellness.com  

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Send us Fan Mail We sit down with four-time Natural Mr. Olympia Philip Ricardo Jr. to explore how planning, smart training, and faith create strength that lasts. The focus moves from ego lifts to longevity, with clear tactics for men in midlife to train hard, recover well, and stay consistent. • daily planning routines that protect training time • evening workouts for stress relief and consistency • smarter splits with GVT, fives, supersets, and drop sets • form, tempo, and mind–muscle conne...

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