If there was a "magic formula", he would have gotten in that shape again and again.
Experts say that in BB no protocol ever works twice, as the body changes as well with every single cycle and prep. 2002 was the year when everything worked out perfectly on point for Markus, the next year he probably did exactly the same but looked completely different (worse) again.
yet guys like Labrada, Ray, Dex, Heath can consistently nail their conditioning.
*yes, there are varying degrees, sometimes sharper, sometimes not as sharp, but they still consistently deliver.