089: Sean Batchelor on Being a Natty Physique Pro, Thunder Down Under, and Magic Mike

Sean Batchelor, ICN Men’s Physique Pro, joins the show to share his experience as both a completely natty professional competitor and (today is your lucky day, ladies) a former dancer for Australia's Thunder Down Under. Sean talks about all the preparation and training that went into his ICN Men’s Physique competition, his choice of diet that helps him stay lean but gain and maintain muscle, and if life on stage as a male dancer really is the same as what they show on Magic Mike.   Key Takeaways: Sean performed with Australia's Thunder Down Under for over two years. It was great exercise and a ton of cardio every night, fun to travel the world, and just a crazy, wild time. Sean is an ICN Men’s Physique Pro, which means “I Compete Natural.” Sean was a fat little kid, and always wanted abs. After playing some sports, he threw himself into fitness and discovered he loved to be responsible for the hard work that led to his own success. If Connor were to compete again, he would incorporate some refeed days. Not only is it fun, but it resets your hormone levels so you continue to drop fat. Sean ate lean and lowered his carbs for competition, and found that intermittent dieting with 4 days of diet and 3 days of refeeding worked for him, and helped with gradual weight loss while keeping muscle. Sean’s training schedule was 3 push-pull days, lower body 2 times a week, and abs 2 times a week. The hardest part was trying to function and fight fatigue while eating low-carb. Practice makes perfect when it comes to posting. Sean posed at least 3 times a day and worked with a coach to become more fluid and natural. Yes, Thunder Down Under really is like what you see on Magic Mike. The women could be like ravenous animals, hungry for just one bite.   Mentioned in This Episode: Connor Murphy Talks YouTube page: @ConnorMurphyTalks Brandon’s YouTube page: @HighLifeWorkOut @KingKeto — Brandon Carter on Instagram @ConnorMurphyOfficial @Sean_Batchelor Magic Mike ICN