In the contemporary bodybuilding landscape, the journey to success has undergone a remarkable transformation. While earlier the road to fame meant earning a coveted Pro Card and winning competitions, the scenario has now extended to another significant factor. To get recognition, it has become utterly important to be marketable.

Victor Martinez took to this topic and shared why he thinks that there is no guaranteed success even if you end up getting a Pro Card. Here’s what the 2X Arnold Classic champion has to say.

Victor Martinez points out the importance of having a social media presence

Generation Iron Fitness Network recently took to their official Instagram account and shared snippets from an interview with Victor Martinez. The video points out the fact that in this digital age, you must understand how to leverage social media. He said, “A lot of the times when you’re marketable, doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re a winner on stage”.

He then goes on to add that having a good social media presence is indeed a very important factor in this day. It helps you gain a good fanbase. However, when asked about the primary source of income, Martinez says, “As long as you’re winning shows, that’s your main money”.

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Victor Martinez is also asked about the right way to build a career in Bodybuilding. To this, he says that the best way is to start working out, and when you know you can do your first show. There’s no other shortcut or mantra around it. Victor Martinez himself had a delayed victory because of his lifestyle choices. And thus wants the audience to learn from his mistakes. He once revealed his biggest regret in his entire bodybuilding career.

Victor Martinez advice to surround yourself with good company 

Victor Martinez once revealed that he used to spend a lot of his time at the gym with the wrong people. Even his coaches provided him with bad advice and his friends would lure him into unhealthy temptations. Talking about this incident, he highlighted that your limits and expectations are highly influenced by the people you hang out with.

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He himself realized that the amount of time he was putting in was simply not reciprocated and that he was taking advice from the wrong people. He stated that he could have risen to fame earlier, had he figured out the right place to put his energy in. However, better late than never. He got out of the darkness and indeed did emerge as a star.

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