Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber.

From zero to millions of fans, Sam Sulek’s rise has been nothing short of explosive. In just a few years, he’s become one of social media’s most-watched and talked-about creators. Sit back as we dive into the story of the man behind some of the internet’s most beloved vlogs, fueled by hefty scoops of chicken and rice.

Expect to learn what Sam would be doing if he wasn’t doing fitness and bodybuilding, why so many people are drawn to Sam’s content and if he expected at all to become an ASMR channel, if there are any pressures to brand himself as anything different than his most authentic self, what Sam’s relationship with the mirror is like, if Sam has any concerns over longevity in his current pursuits, how to keep pushing even when motivation is low, Sam’s thoughts on science based lifting, Sam’s top 10 exercises of all time, and much more…

Timestamps:

(0:00) Where Would Sam Be Without Bodybuilding?

(6:56) Where Sam Finds His Inspiration

(17:56) How Sam Deals with Online Criticism

(27:39) How to Be Comfortable Living a Simple Life

(33:06) Why It’s Important to Stay Hungry for Success

(43:55) Sam’s Opinion on the Rise of Male Body Dysmorphia

(01:00:23) How Sam’s Perspective on Bodybuilding Changes

(01:11:20) How Sam Stays Driven and Disciplined

(01:26:56) Optimising Your Diet to Build Muscle

(01:36:43) What Diets Did Sam Follow to See Progress?

(01:45:24) Sam’s Thoughts on Evidence-Based Lifting

(01:55:37) If Sam Could Only Keep 10 Exercises

(02:08:57) What’s Next for Sam?

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