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Days after his impressive performance at the Toronto Pro, Quinton Eriya aka Quint Beastwood, has wowed fans yet again with another stunning physique update. Just a few years into his competitive bodybuilding career, Eriya has shown remarkable progress. Recently, he made a significant switch from the Classic Physique division to the Open category after gaining the muscle mass required to compete in the Open category in just two years.
Before his success at the Toronto Pro, Eriya competed in the New York Pro show, where he placed sixth. Unhappy with this result, he decided to part ways with his coach, Matt Jansen, who is also the long-time coach of the former Arnold Classic champ, Nick Walker.
Later, Eriya took control of his training for the next show, the Toronto Pro SuperShow. Eriya’s hard work paid off. In a matter of weeks, he transformed his physique and stunned everyone by finishing in the top three at the Toronto Pro. Recently, Eriya shared a post on Instagram showcasing his latest physique update.
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The post was captioned with a motivational quote from Michael Jordan: “I know what is within me, even if you can’t see it yet.” He added, “Post leg day posing,” indicating his recent intense training session. In the video, Eriya displayed several bodybuilding poses, highlighting his impressive muscle mass and conditioning.
He performed the most muscular pose, double bicep, back double bicep, and rear lat spread. Each pose showcased the depth and detail of his physique, demonstrating his hard work and dedication to the sport. Earlier, the Canadian bodybuilder shared his off-season meals that helped him gain the muscle mass to compete in the open division.
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Quinton Eriya’s 3,500-Calorie Indulgences During the Off-Season
In a YouTube video, Eriya shared his 3,500-calorie cheat meal. He indulged in these hefty meals five times a week during his 2023 off-season to bulk up. This particular meal consisted of two hamburgers (1,680 calories), regular fries (960 calories), and a chocolate Oreo milkshake (670 calories), totaling 3,310 calories.
The IFBB pro usually has these cheat meals as his fifth meal of the day, though the exact timing can change depending on his schedule. “I have five cheat meals, or free meals, whatever you wanna call them, every week, and they’re only on training days,” he said.
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Eriya also mentioned using Glucose Disposal Agents (GDAs) with his high-calorie meals. GDAs help transfer glucose from the bloodstream to muscle tissue for energy or storage. This enhances muscle sensitivity to insulin, reducing the need for high insulin levels and ensuring carbs are used for fuel instead of fat, leading to better performance and faster recovery.
As Eriya continues to train for the Super Bowl of bodybuilding, the Mr. Olympia, what do you think his chances are? Let us know in the comments below.