At 60, Veteran Bodybuilder Who Once Survived a Near-Fatal Condition, Hits the Gym Right After Jet Lag

Many people discuss genetics in bodybuilding today as a major determiner of a competitor’s future success. The idea is that without favorable genetics, becoming a champion, especially in major competitions, seems unlikely. However, 60-year-old veteran bodybuilder Rich Gaspari serves as an icon, demonstrating that with willpower, hard work, and perseverance, one can overcome genetic limitations in the world of bodybuilding.

Even though he had some natural shortcomings, he managed to come in second in several Mr. Olympia competitions and was the first to win the famous Arnold Classic competition. Recently, he shared a video from his gym on social media after returning from a trip. He took a break, rested, and then hit the gym again.

Gaspari is back at the gym again

The video shared on Gaspari’s Instagram account showed his workout routine. In the video, he can be seen engaging in exercises to target his glutes. After spending a week in South Korea and taking a full day of rest to recover from jet lag, Gaspari was back at the gym.

Gaspari described three key exercises in his routine. He said “Goblet squats and finishing with RDLs to hit glutes and hamstrings. All reps of 20 increasing weights each set. Further, he encouraged fitness enthusiasts to be mindful of not making excuses in terms of hitting the gym and said, “Never make excuses not to get to the gym no matter how you feel. Just be there!”

Richard Gaspari had earlier talked about how to become a successful bodybuilder. In the video, he mentioned that if you want to be a great bodybuilder, you should follow the compound effect. Gaspari explained that the key to his success in beating competitors with better genetics was the compound effect.

Gaspari’s secret to success in bodybuilding

Gaspari talked about the importance of eating right, highlighting that he stayed in good shape for competitions by not completely avoiding carbs. He kept a journal to track how his body reacted to his diet. He credited his successful and shredded appearance in shows to the specific diet he followed, making him the first bodybuilder to achieve a unique level of definition, especially in his glutes.

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Gaspari explained that keeping a journal was important for his success because it helped him figure out how his body reacted to the food he ate, making him look great for competitions. He also highlighted the importance of tanning and practicing poses in the world of bodybuilding. What do you think about Gaspari’s dedication to fitness? Share your views in the comments.

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