Derek Lunsford: He Lost, Then Became Unstoppable —And he’s doing it all again in 2026 скачать в хорошем качестве

Derek Lunsford: He Lost, Then Became Unstoppable —And he’s doing it all again in 2026

🎙️ Episode Summary In this powerful episode of Unwracked, Andrew Berry and Kyle Wilkes sit down with Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford for a deep conversation about mindset, faith, and the evolution of bodybuilding. Derek opens up about his championship mentality, how losing freed him from the fear of failure, and the spiritual transformation that reshaped his life and career. They dive into everything from training structure and nutrition differences between coaches to how Derek balances family, business, and competition. You’ll hear what drives the reigning Mr. Olympia, how faith fuels his discipline, and what’s next for him heading into 2025. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Derek’s Return from Vacation 02:15 – Cruises as the Perfect Bodybuilder Vacation 03:45 – Mindset After Winning Mr. Olympia Again 05:45 – Lessons from Winning & Losing 07:30 – Transitioning from 212 to Open 10:30 – The Gym Culture & Circle of Support in Tampa 13:30 – Coaching Change & Working with Chris Aceto 15:20 – Faith Journey, Baptism & Finding Peace 20:00 – Handling Public Scrutiny & Online Negativity 24:00 – How Faith & Bodybuilding Coexist 25:45 – Training Evolution: Less Volume, More Focus 28:00 – Derek’s Leg Day Breakdown 30:20 – Intensifiers & Training Philosophy 33:30 – Why He Doesn’t Log Lifts or Use “Spreadsheet Coaching” 36:00 – Machines vs Free Weights for Longevity 38:45 – Training Splits & Recovery 40:10 – Dealing with Injury and Chest Strain Before Olympia 41:50 – Nutrition Differences Between Coaches 44:00 – Peaking & Preferred Show Look 46:30 – Lineup Strategy & Look Adjustments 47:30 – Favorite Pre-Workout Meals & Simplicity in Diet 49:45 – Managing Cravings & Cheat Meals 51:00 – Goals After Reclaiming the Title 52:30 – Thoughts on Hadi, Samson, Nick & Martin 54:45 – Rivalries: Motivation vs Stress 56:15 – Defining a “Perfect Career” & Post-Bodybuilding Plans 59:45 – Lessons from 2024: Faith, Failure, and Focus 🏆 Key Topics Derek’s mindset shift after losing and regaining the title The balance of faith, family, and bodybuilding Training philosophy evolution — quality over volume Nutritional strategies and peaking with Chris Aceto Building a community-driven gym in Tampa The mental game of being Mr. Olympia Future goals: fatherhood, legacy, and giving back 📢 Guest Derek Lunsford — Reigning 2x Mr. Olympia, Former 212 Olympia Champ, Arnold Classic & Pitt Pro Champion, faith-driven athlete, entrepreneur, and founder of Champs Elysium Gym (Tampa, FL). Sponsors: @dereklunsford_ 🎧 Hosts Andrew Berry – IFBB Pro, IFBB & NPC Coach ‪@berryswole‬ Kyle Wilkes – IFBB & NPC Coach @kyle.wilkes