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The journey of becoming a bodybuilder can get overwhelming. After all, you have to follow a certain diet, strict workout routines,  and a stringent set of rules. While it’s true that you have to work hard on your goals, a good way to begin is by sticking with the basics. Reigning Mr. Olympia, Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay, has successfully worked his way around this.

Winning two Mr. Olympias in a row is no easy feat. While Big Ramy is known for his incredible size, the bodybuilder has worked out some basic rules that help him achieve big. What are Big Ramy’s simple steps to getting the Mr. Olympia title?

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Big Ramy advises to keep it simple throughout

While bodybuilding involves working different muscles of the body, things can get complicated pretty fast. How many reps? How much to lift? Such questions can plague a newbie bodybuilder’s mind.

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On one hand you have to figure out an intensive workout routine, and on the other hand you need a strict diet plan that suits your needs. However, beyond all this lies the basics to a good workout. Big Ramy’s set of rules is a good way to go about building a foundation, for your incredible bodybuilding journey.

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For starters, the champion stresses the importance of basic exercises. This is integral in setting up a good base for the workout. He advises to do complete reps for proper development, and focus on maintaining proper stance for squats. The icon swears by training legs once a week and setting reps between 10-25 for his quads. He believes that rather than free weights, machines often offer better results for gains.

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While bodybuilding can look different from person to person, certain basic rules apply to everyone. Big Ramy is a celebrated athlete, who has an intensive regime in order to get Mr. Olympia worthy. Whether it’s strenuous training or slightly increasing the intensity of his existing workout, the champion works sincerely. His hard work, skills and good genes reflect upon his victory.

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