The chance to train with Dorian Yates transcends the realm of ordinary training sessions. It is an extraordinary opportunity to learn from a true legend in the world of?bodybuilding, a man who has achieved the pinnacle of success in the sport. The encounter is an embodiment of inspiration, motivation, and the pursuit of excellence. Training with Yates can provide an unrivaled opportunity to tap into his wealth of knowledge and gain insights into his revolutionary training methods.
In a monumental fitness collaboration, Mike Thurston, the revered fitness personality, had the rare opportunity to train alongside none other than veteran bodybuilder Dorian Yates during his trip to the beautiful shores of Spain. Thurston recently shared a few pictures from the training session in his latest Instagram post.
The exchange of wisdom between Dorian Yates & Mike Thurston
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During Thurston’s sojourn to Spain, fate orchestrated a remarkable union between him and Dorian Yates. The meeting of these fitness giants not only involved rigorous physical exertion but also presented a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange. Thurston, eager to absorb the wisdom of a bodybuilding legend, eagerly listened to Yates’s insights and soaked in his decades of experience at the pinnacle of the sport.
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Thurston continued by revealing,?“6 x Mr Olympia champ @thedorianyates put me through a DYHIT, Blood & Guts shoulders and triceps workout at @m13gym here in Marbella.”?Disclosing a bit more about the workout session itself, Thurston mentioned,?“Shoulder press, side lateral raises, tricep push downs, just to name a few were on the menu for this session.”
The workout must have been tiring for Mike as his caption read,?“Can?t spell Spain without pain.”?Yates has always been a huge fan of intense Blood and Guts workouts. He believes in leaving nothing in the tank while lifting. A short while ago, he even admitted that this habit of his is the biggest reason behind his success.
The Hardest Worker in the Room
While Dorian Yates rose to dominance in the 1990s, it was the teachings and philosophies of Mike Mentzer that played a pivotal role in shaping Yates’s approach to bodybuilding. One of the most significant lessons Yates learned from Mentzer was the concept of intensity over volume. This principle resonated deeply with Yates, and he embraced the philosophy of pushing his muscles to their limits during each workout, even if it meant reducing the training volume.
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This is why he exuded unwavering confidence before stepping on the stage, setting himself apart as a true champion. In an?Instagram post?uploaded by Yates a while ago, he disclosed,?“I couldn?t give a single ounce more to what I was doing and I knew that I left it all in the gym? that made me feel pretty powerful.”?Adding to this, Yates admitted,?“I knew that I had put in that ?Blood & Guts? effort!”
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