Season 2 Ep. 90 - How the Best Bodybuilders Actually Train - Quinton Eriya

from Dumbbells & Doobies · host Zach Devalkenaere

IFBB Pro Quinton Eriya joins the podcast to talk about the reality of competing at the highest level in bodybuilding. Quinton shares what it was like living and training with Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, including the brutal intensity of their workouts and the mindset required to push past failure. The guys also discuss Arnold Classic predictions, competing around the world, contest prep struggles, training philosophy, and the lessons Quinton has learned from years of chasing the Olympia stage. Plus — gaming, life outside bodybuilding, and why having balance matters even when chasing greatness. If you're serious about bodybuilding or love hearing the mindset of elite athletes, this episode is packed with insights. Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6K6rUwahLC70rP7mYCXUEA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumbbells-doobies/id1687217913 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dumbbells.and.doobies/ The Flavor Gang website: https://www.theflavorgang.com Use code: D2 at check out! Bashmouth website: https://bashmouth.com Use code: D2 at check out! Follow us! Follow Zach: https://www.instagram.com/zachdevo56/ Follow Lance: https://www.instagram.com/lancehephner/ Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/_nickjustice/ Nick Justice: https://nickjusticeifbb.com Follow Luke: https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/

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