Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 38 minutes ago
In this interview with Alex Leonidas from Alpha Destiny, Alex details his exact training and diet that won him 2nd place in his first natural bodybuilding competition. Enjoy.
Chapters:
00:13 Introduction
02:50 Alex Reflects on his Death Cut
05:35 How Alex rates Modern Natural Bodybuilding shows
07:58 Have Natural Physiques improved in recent times?
10:12 The “Platinum Era” of Natural Bodybuilding
12:35 The Return of Garage Gyms
13:54 The Most Important Equipment for Building a Natural Physique
18:50 How much times does a Natural Bodybuilder need to look Massive?
21:40 Benchmarks One should Achieve before Competing
26:20 Which Exercises are Best for Gains
27:50 The Importance of Pull Ups
29:50 The Importance of Hip Hinge Movements
32:45 The Importance of Rowing Movements
33:25 Horizontal Pressing
34:50 Why you should use the Chest Krusher
36:45 How to Achieve Boulder Shoulders
40:06 The Chest Expander is Superior to the Reverse Pec Dec
43:58 Squats and Hip Hinge for Developing Legs
47:56 Arms – The Preacher Curl
51:09 Pre-Exhaust Method for Triceps
54:16 Alex Skipped Calf Day!
56:35 The Soleus is Mega Strong
59:35 Safety on Overloading the Calves
01:01:19 Alex Trained for 13 years Natural before Competing
01:04.51 Why Alex decided to Compete?
01:07:55 Alex Cut for 6 months
01:13:12 The Most Important Factors in Getting Shredded
01:15:37 Alex’s Carb Cycling for Peaking
01:17:30 Alex’s Training Style whilst being Shredded
01:23:20 Alex’s Cardio for Getting Shredded
01:25:27 The Depletion Phase - The Death Cut
01:27:42 How Alex Stayed Motivated
01:28:15 Alex’s Tips for the Perfect Tan
01:29:00 You are Freezing with Low Body Fat
01:30:30 Alex Gained 13 lb in 3 days! Post-Comp Overcompensation
01:35:31 Alex’s Plan for 2023-2024
01:38:11 Why Alex Switched to HIT
01:45:20 Conclusion
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In this interview with Alex Leonidas from Alpha Destiny, Alex details his exact training and diet that won him 2nd place in his first natural bodybuilding competition. Enjoy.
Chapters:
00:13 Introduction
02:50 Alex Reflects on his Death Cut
05:35 How Alex rates Modern Natural Bodybuilding shows
07:58 Have Natural Physiques improved in recent times?
10:12 The “Platinum Era” of Natural Bodybuilding
12:35 The Return of Garage Gyms
13:54 The Most Important Equipment for Building a Natural Physique
18:50 How much times does a Natural Bodybuilder need to look Massive?
21:40 Benchmarks One should Achieve before Competing
26:20 Which Exercises are Best for Gains
27:50 The Importance of Pull Ups
29:50 The Importance of Hip Hinge Movements
32:45 The Importance of Rowing Movements
33:25 Horizontal Pressing
34:50 Why you should use the Chest Krusher
36:45 How to Achieve Boulder Shoulders
40:06 The Chest Expander is Superior to the Reverse Pec Dec
43:58 Squats and Hip Hinge for Developing Legs
47:56 Arms – The Preacher Curl
51:09 Pre-Exhaust Method for Triceps
54:16 Alex Skipped Calf Day!
56:35 The Soleus is Mega Strong
59:35 Safety on Overloading the Calves
01:01:19 Alex Trained for 13 years Natural before Competing
01:04.51 Why Alex decided to Compete?
01:07:55 Alex Cut for 6 months
01:13:12 The Most Important Factors in Getting Shredded
01:15:37 Alex’s Carb Cycling for Peaking
01:17:30 Alex’s Training Style whilst being Shredded
01:23:20 Alex’s Cardio for Getting Shredded
01:25:27 The Depletion Phase - The Death Cut
01:27:42 How Alex Stayed Motivated
01:28:15 Alex’s Tips for the Perfect Tan
01:29:00 You are Freezing with Low Body Fat
01:30:30 Alex Gained 13 lb in 3 days! Post-Comp Overcompensation
01:35:31 Alex’s Plan for 2023-2024
01:38:11 Why Alex Switched to HIT
01:45:20 Conclusion
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Try the Fitness Future App. Go to tryfuture.co/geb
Muscle Fix Kit: amazon.com/dp/B0C99L2FZX/ref=olp-opf-redir?aod=1
Bodybuilding Posters at : ironmanmagazinearchive.smugmug.com
Silver Era Bodybuilding Gym Wear: redbubble.com/people/GoldenEraTees
Online coaching now available at goldenerabookworm.com
Purchase your NSP Nutrition supplements at: bit.ly/3Asmak4 and use GEB20 for 20% off
Join Vince's Gym: 61ff89x9vvyp0sae4frp-ovke2.hop.clickbank.net
Train with Vince Gironda: vincegironda.com and use GEB20 for 20% off apparel and books
Merchandise available at :
teespring.com/stores/golden-era-bookworm
To purchase out of print bodybuilding courses as ebooks, emagazines and autographed photos please visit goldenerabookworm.com
Become a Patreon at patreon.com/goldenerabookworm
Contact me to donate your old magazines, books and memorabilia on goldenerabookworm@gmail.com
Discover the fascinating story of the sports supplement industry in the feature documentary now on Apple TV / iTunes Movies, YouTube Movies, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and Vimeo On Demand! Supps: The Movie
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