“Go There To Punish Yourself”: ‘Nigerian Lion’ Shares Ultimate Mindset Responsible Behind His Victory Against Nick Walker at Arnold Classic 2023

Samson Dauda is widely regarded as the Nigerian Lion in the world of bodybuilding because of his exceptionally muscular physique. Impressing the judges, he even managed to bag the first position at the Arnold Classic 2023, defeating Nick Walker. Well, that was not the end of his accolades last year.

With his perfectly crafted body, he even bagged the bronze medal in the Mr. Olympia 2023. According to Dauda, winning takes a major shift in your mindset, and for him, it is important to always keep an eye on the opportunity and make the most of it. Recently, the bodybuilder revealed the thought process behind his champion mentality.

Samson Dauda takes every workout as an opportunity

Samson Dauda took to his official Instagram account and posted snippets from his workout. Through the post, he shared how he managed to garner the attention of his fans and win so many shows. He began by writing, “Every workout is an opportunity to move forward, to improve.” 

He then went about saying how most people always look to get the best results by putting in minimum effort. However, according to him, the gym was not a place for comfort and wishes. It is where you have to give your all to get the best results. He added, “You don’t go to the gym to save yourself. You go there to punish yourself, to challenge yourself.”

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Dauda also highlighted the importance of understanding the mindset that truly drives you towards success. And well, the actual competition does indeed happen on stage. But it was not just about demonstrating what you have crafted, rather it was about your choice of deciding what you must show to the audience and how. Well, now with the Arnold Classic 2024 coming up, Dauda has the hopes of many pinned on his shoulders. Earlier, his coach had shared how Dauda looked all set for victory yet again.

Milos Sarcev shares Samson Dauda’s fitness update

Samson Dauda has been training under Milos Sarcev and has been seeing amazing results indeed. With the Arnold Classic knocking at the door, the duo has been putting their blood and sweat for the win. Sarcev shared a video of Dauda flexing his huge physique after an intense workout pump, and well, there is no denying the fact that this win will be an easy one for him.

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Tagging the Nigerian Lion in the post, he even wrote, “@samson__dauda – Today’s update – at 4 weeks out @arnoldsports – no hashtags necessary,” emphasizing how Dauda’s physique spoke for itself.

The post even got the entire fitness community’s approval, with many rooting for a repeat of 2023. Who do you think has the highest chances of winning the Arnold Classic this year? Let us know in the comments section below!