So you know a lot of pros and they invite you to live with them?
Yes.
I have been training partners with Victor Martinez, Jason Arntz, Kamali and a few other NPC competitors over the years.
They don't ever work out as you see in those videos. All of that stuff is just for show.
Most of them have personal trainers (high end trainers - Think Victor Muņoz and Charles Glass), that give them routines that they have them follow, which tend to change as contest time approaches.
In terms of diet, they also don't eat as healthy as these videos have you believe. A lot of these guys eat like pigs and have a large dependency on the GH to keep them at low bodyfat levels even when stuffing their faces with mcdonalds. They do employ contest prep "gurus" (Think Chris Aceto or Palumbo) for last minute, as in 2 months out, dieting techniques.
One thing they actually do is employ the use of a shit ton of drugs. Moderate is not even prescribed to when it comes to these guys. They work towards gaining an edge above the rest and great genetics doesn't cut it when every guy on stage has amazing genetics.
They
DO employ the use of esiclene and synthol. The best guys just know how to hide (use) it very
VERY well.
A lot of these guys also do private training sessions with schmoes for extra money.
NOT Gay-4-pay, just training sessions with adamant fanboys.
Mike's videos are great, but the real truth of bodybuilding is always left out of all these videos (not just his). A lot of stupid, young kids fall for the hype and think they can do the same as these guys with just training, good nutrition, a few stupid supplements and a gallon of water in hand.
The only exception to all of this is Bob Chick. That is one man that actually does more than just pretend in these videos. He is a business man that spends a lot of time promoting the sport and himself. He is one of the few that long after his body will have expired for competition purposes, will have a steady source of income from various companies that still employ him for his services.
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