No matter how much dedication and determination an athlete has for his preferred sport, without the correct guidance they will never achieve their full potential. Like any other sport, the role of a coach is extremely essential in bodybuilding. Doing exercises wrongly might result in accidental injuries, and without the right direction to reach their goals, bodybuilders may not know the kind of physique that might suit them. This is where the role of the coach comes in. Making himself known as one of the best coaches around in the arena, Hany Rambod has continued to make major strides in the sport.

The 47-year-old Kuwaiti-American bodybuilding coach has a long list of achievements. On top of that, he curated the FST-7 training methods, which earned him many Mr. Olympia titles so far. From a motivational speaker to his YouTube journey, the coach has been inspiring many amateur bodybuilders all the while.

Hany Rambod’s journey with Mr. Olympia

Mr. Olympia is undoubtedly one of the most prominent and toughest bodybuilding shows in the industry. Hence, coaching individuals during their quest to lift the Sandow trophy is a journey that is more laborious than it seems. Yet, Hany Rambod has already won 24 such titles in his coaching history, and given the line-up of clients he has at hand, this number is likely to increase next season as well.

The CEO of Evogen Nutrition revealed some insights from his journey and how it truly felt when he won the very first Olympia title. He talked about how his very first win was from the IFBB Figure Olympia, and his client, Nicole Wilkins, won the title four times within five years. Along the way, Rambod also focused on the fact that Jay Cutler’s 2009 win was also a major triumph in his career.

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Rambod had to go through different phases while training his winning contenders. While some of the divisions in the event also defined his pressure point as a coach.

The transition from first Olympia to his 24th

In his latest Q&A session with Derek Lunsford, Rambod answered a fan question. He was asked how different his feelings were from the first time he won the Olympia, till this very season, where he marked his 24th win. In reply, Rambod emphasized how different both feelings were. He stated, “My first win was within the figure category, way back. And I believe that now the pressure is much much higher, in the open class obviously.”

The coach pointed out the pressure difference in both scenarios. With his wins in the open division, and his exposure to social media unlike before, the coach feels much more responsible than before. He also commented on the pressure that comes with making someone win multiple titles year after year. “So this year, trying to bring in CBum for the fifth one was also very difficult. But the pressure is much much more different,” he said.

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While training several promising Mr. Olympia contestants, Rambod has also faced moments of struggle. The conflict to cheer for one while another has been left behind seems to have troubled him. Hence, Rambod also talked about how being a coach for the leading competitors is a tough job.

A coach to many potential Mr. Olympias: Hany Rambod

Along his way to glory, the coach had to guide rivals like Choopan and Lunsford as well as Cutler and Heath at the same time. He recalled how he felt when he went through this period. He stated, “I feel that now with like the Hadi and Derek era, kind of like the Jay and Phil era, where they were going back and forth and they flip-flopped, you know. Again very mixed emotions, because you’re very happy for one but then you’re sad for the other. But it’s much more now raw for me.”

As a coach, no one can question Rambod’s expertise. Apart from giving guidance to his trainees, the IFBB Pro coach also becomes their support system. Winning 24 Mr. Olympia titles is a long journey, and it has certainly contributed to Rambod being considered one of the best coaches in the industry. Now that a lot of Mr. Olympia’s hopefuls are under his tutelage, it is only likely that Rambod will continue to bag more titles under his name.

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