Two-Time Mr. Olympia Explains How He Trains to Win | Derek Lunsford on the True Bodybuilding Physique, Mindset, & More

In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Derek Lunsford, two-time Mr. Olympia, three-time Olympia champion and Arnold Classic bodybuilding champion, fourteen weeks out from the 2026 Mr. Olympia. Fresh off a historic 2025 season in which he became the first ever triple crown winner, taking the Arnold Classic, the Pittsburgh Pro and the Mr. Olympia title in a single calendar year, Derek opens up on what it takes to chase a back-to-back Olympia title and cement himself as the most dominant bodybuilder in the world. This conversation goes beyond the stage, as Derek reflects on being a 140-pound wrestler from a small Indiana coal-mining town who was told he was worthless and would never amount to anything, and how that pain became the fuel behind one of the most decorated careers in bodybuilding history. He speaks candidly about forgiveness, faith and the belief that carried him from labour jobs to the top of the sport. Jordan and Derek explore the psychology of staying hungry at the summit, the mental switch between ego and humility, the discipline and commitment most people are never willing to give, and the art of sculpting a physique where balance and symmetry matter as much as size. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices