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Derek Lunsford discusses his experiences and insights as a 2-Time Mr. Olympia.

2-Time Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford joins It's Just Bodybuilding to discuss winning the Olympia, handling criticism, working with Chris Aceto, peaking stratagies, training intensity, and the mindset required to stay at the top of bodybuilding. Derek opens up about life after becoming Mr. Olympia, dealing with haters, his rivalry with Hadi Choopan, Samson Dauda and Andrew Jacked, and what it takes to keep improving after reaching the pinnacle of the sport. 0:00 Derek Lunsford Interview Preview 0:30 Welcome Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford 1:20 Does Derek Lunsford Watch Bodybuilding Podcasts? 3:15 Why the Mr. Olympia Title Keeps Changing Hands 7:30 How Derek Lunsford Plans to Beat His Best Physique 10:00 How Winning the Mr. Olympia Changed His Life 12:25 The Responsibility of Being Mr. Olympia 16:00 What Derek Refuses to Do After Winning Olympia 19:00 How Chris Aceto Changed Derek's Mindset 25:00 Chris Aceto's Most Unexpected Coaching Habit 26:25 What Chris Aceto Would Change About Derek's 2019 Physique 28:30 Focusing on Process Instead of Results 32:40 The Biggest Contest Prep Peaking Mistake 36:45 How Much Weight Derek Loses Before Stepping On Stage 37:45 Arnold Classic vs Olympia…

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