Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this exclusive interview with Dan Drescher, Jose Raymond AKA "The Boston Mass" opens up about his journey from foster care and natural bodybuilding to becoming one of the most successful competitors in the 212 division.
Jose discusses why he turned down his IFBB Pro Card multiple times, how he built his physique before ever touching PEDs, the training methods that helped him develop legendary legs, and what it was like competing against athletes like Flex Lewis We also dive into modern bodybuilding, peptide use, social media culture, contest prep, and the lessons Jose learned from competing at the highest level for over two decades.
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00:00 Intro Teaser: What To Expect
00:55 Jose's Competition History
01:49 Why Jose Turned Down His Pro Card Multiple Times
03:22 How Jose Got Into Bodybuilding
06:57 Growing Up in Foster Care & Building Mental Toughness
09:14 Being 5'4" in Competitive Bodybuilding
10:55 Natural Bodybuilding Success Before PEDs
14:01 Jose's High Volume Training Philosophy
17:05 Bulking, Dieting & Massive Weight Swings
20:28 Working 50 Hours a Week While Competing
22:07 Using PEDs for the First Time
24:35 Nutrition Changes After Becoming an Enhanced Bodybuilder Pro
26:07 The Craziest Olympia Prep of His Career
28:23 Why Today's Bodybuilders Miss the Foundation Years
30:26 PEDs, Peptides & Modern Bodybuilding
31:15 Competing Against Flex Lewis & the Golden Era of 212
35:07 What Jose Misses Most About Competing
36:04 Social Media & Fitness Culture Today
37:49 Life After Retirement & Coaching Athletes
38:25 Final Thoughts & Outro
In this exclusive interview with Dan Drescher, Jose Raymond AKA "The Boston Mass" opens up about his journey from foster care and natural bodybuilding to becoming one of the most successful competitors in the 212 division.
Jose discusses why he turned down his IFBB Pro Card multiple times, how he built his physique before ever touching PEDs, the training methods that helped him develop legendary legs, and what it was like competing against athletes like Flex Lewis We also dive into modern bodybuilding, peptide use, social media culture, contest prep, and the lessons Jose learned from competing at the highest level for over two decades.
Follow/Support Jose:
IG: instagram.com/theebostonmass
thebostonmass.com
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
MUSCLEANDSTRENGTH.COM
🚚 Huge Nutrition Store
💪 Free Workouts
🎥 Exercise Videos
🧰 Fitness Tools
🏋🏻♀️ Expert Guides
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://muscle.ms/MuscleStrengthStore
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
00:00 Intro Teaser: What To Expect
00:55 Jose's Competition History
01:49 Why Jose Turned Down His Pro Card Multiple Times
03:22 How Jose Got Into Bodybuilding
06:57 Growing Up in Foster Care & Building Mental Toughness
09:14 Being 5'4" in Competitive Bodybuilding
10:55 Natural Bodybuilding Success Before PEDs
14:01 Jose's High Volume Training Philosophy
17:05 Bulking, Dieting & Massive Weight Swings
20:28 Working 50 Hours a Week While Competing
22:07 Using PEDs for the First Time
24:35 Nutrition Changes After Becoming an Enhanced Bodybuilder Pro
26:07 The Craziest Olympia Prep of His Career
28:23 Why Today's Bodybuilders Miss the Foundation Years
30:26 PEDs, Peptides & Modern Bodybuilding
31:15 Competing Against Flex Lewis & the Golden Era of 212
35:07 What Jose Misses Most About Competing
36:04 Social Media & Fitness Culture Today
37:49 Life After Retirement & Coaching Athletes
38:25 Final Thoughts & Outro
