Dorian Yates on Hubermanlab Podcast

[Natasha Tori Maru]

Never expected to see this, but here we are. Not a fan of Andrew Huberman. But Dorian is great. 

For anyone that doesn't know Dorian Yates is a legendary English bodybuilder, six-time Mr. Olympia winner (1992-1997) nicknamed 'The Shadow'.

No bullshit, straight to basics. Takes a dump on 'exercise science' while he is at it. Fuck 'Dr' Mike Israetel tbh. I'd listen to Dorian over him any day. He knows his shit. He has taken a health-centric approach in his later years. Stimulate, don't annihilate.

He is also pretty big on psychedelics.

@Jannes 

[Jannes]

32 minutes ago, Natasha Tori Maru said:

Never expected to see this, but here we are. Not a fan of Andrew Huberman. But Dorian is great. 

For anyone that doesn't know Dorian Yates is a legendary English bodybuilder, six-time Mr. Olympia winner (1992-1997) nicknamed 'The Shadow'.

No bullshit, straight to basics. Takes a dump on 'exercise science' while he is at it. Fuck 'Dr' Mike Israetel tbh. I'd listen to Dorian over him any day. He knows his shit. He has taken a health-centric approach in his later years. Stimulate, don't annihilate.

He is also pretty big on psychedelics.

@Jannes 

I only love Kai Greene 

For the spirit that is.

I dont know there is something correct about all of these guys, but its almost always the same kind of opinions thrown around of intensity vs volume, maingaining vs bulk and cut etc. And in the end its mostly about genetics anyway. 

[Natasha Tori Maru]

Just now, Jannes said:

I only love Kai Greene 

For the spirit that is.

I dont know there is something correct about all of these guys, but its almost always the same kind of opinions thrown around of intensity vs volume, maingaining vs bulk and cut etc. And in the end its mostly about genetics anyway. 

Genetics is always the limiting factor.

I wasn't sure if you were really into the BB scene or just fan of some of the characters.

I am sure you recall the grapefruit fiasco, no? Huehuehue

[Jannes]

9 hours ago, Natasha Tori Maru said:

I am sure you recall the grapefruit fiasco, no? Huehuehue

The backstory of a true legend. Much more interesting then being Mr. rich guy eating Steak everyday. 

9 hours ago, Natasha Tori Maru said:

Genetics is always the limiting factor.

I wasn't sure if you were really into the BB scene or just fan of some of the characters.

It was so weird, I just wanted to find out how to built muscle back then and suddenly I knew all the big bodybuilders by name and their drama even though it doesnt really interest me. I am actually more intrestd in the BB science then the big Bodybuilder even though they sometimes spit some truth and I know a lot about them. Depends on the Bodybuilder really, I wouldnt listen to Ronnie Colemen for training advice for example. Dorian Yates maybe. 

[PsychedelicEagle]

Nice, what are the highlights of the interview?

PS: For those who didn't watch the Luimarco videos back in the day, he had some pretty funny ones:

 

[Natasha Tori Maru]

3 hours ago, PsychedelicEagle said:

Nice, what are the highlights of the interview?

PS: For those who didn't watch the Luimarco videos back in the day, he had some pretty funny ones:

 

How balanced his outlook is for an Olympia BB winner. 

You often hear these extremist '1%' Rich Piana mentality types who blast test and ruin their bodies.

Dorian was meticulous. His emphasis is on REST over endless training. But when he was IN the gym he went incredibly hard for the small time he was there. He took extensive notes of all his workouts, compiled them, and analysed them over time to create a protocol. I think it was rather pioneering as there was not as much information as widely available regarding the sport as there is today. In the later phases of his life, he went to a balanced quality/longevity type health approach. He wanted to win - but not at any cost. I admire his drive, commitment, single minded ambition, but also the balance and spiritual work he does.

The most intriguing parts for me, in terms of what was presented as new information in this particular interview, were his comments on consciousness work! He has taken a lot of psychedelics for this purpose. 

I believe it is timestamped.

But from his words, emphasis and realizations - he sounds God realised!