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[@RenaissancePeriodization] Exercise Scientist Critiques Urs Kalecinski’s Shocking Size Increase

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@RenaissancePeriodization - "Exercise Scientist Critiques Urs Kalecinski’s Shocking Size Increase"

Link: https://youtu.be/0Ff9AbFvdrk

Short Summary​

Ers Kachinsky, a German bodybuilder, faced challenges in the classic division due to his rapid muscle gain, which made it difficult for him to meet the weight cut-off. He eventually transitioned to the open division, showcasing an impressive physique at 260 lbs. Dr. Mike and Jared Feather discuss Ers' journey, training, and diet.

Key Quotes​

Key Quotes​

  1. "Fighting against the scale and no longer fighting against appearance is a weird thing cuz in bodybuilding you're judged on appearance only so long as you can make weight." (00:03:06)
  2. "If you're just as lean as you wanted to be at 160 at 168, that's the biggest victory of all because when you're bigger and leaner, it's kind of the best thing." (00:08:49)
  3. "The real thing that grows muscle isn't necessarily hitting PRs because hitting PRs is evidence of muscle growth. It's not the big cause of muscle growth." (00:06:15)
  4. "He's young. He's in his 20s. He's ultra dedicated, ultra intelligent, ultra competent, and patient." (00:00:30)

Detailed Summary​

Ers Kachinsky, a German bodybuilder, initially competed in the classic division but struggled with the weight cut-off due to his rapid muscle gain. Despite his efforts to diet and train, he found it challenging to drop below the required weight while maintaining his physique. Ers and his coach decided to pivot to the open division, where he could focus on building muscle without the constraint of a weight limit. Dr. Mike and Jared Feather discuss Ers' transformation, highlighting his impressive physique at 260 lbs, with notable improvements in his lats, arms, chest, and quads. They also analyze his training methods, including his use of spider curls and machine curls, and his approach to nutrition, with a focus on high protein intake and careful caloric management. Ers' journey serves as an example of adapting to changes in one's body and finding ways to succeed in a competitive environment.