The Konditioning Standard

Solo episode today. Tackling a dense topic today, 'So you want to bodybuild' or 'you want to turn pro'. This topic requires honesty and self-awareness to determine how far along you are to being 'pro-worthy'. In my eyes, this should be the goal. Some people turn pro before they're pro-worthy, and others never turn pro but are pro-worthy athletes.
The most important thing in my eyes is that you love the process/the game, and that is what drives you, rather than winning.

Where to find me:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_

If you’re looking for elite physique coaching reach out to:
Coaching Enquiries - https://bkconditioning.com/register/
Coaching Enquiries - [email protected]

Pete aka. Rippon Fitness holds a wealth of knowledge and experience. From natural bodybuilding to his late career change into the fitness industry. We talk about natural bodybuilding in Australia, and touch on some posing elements and how you might practice ahead of competitions.

Where to find Pete or Jacob:

Pete Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rippon.fitness/

Jacob Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_

Brandon Kempter is head physique coach at BK Conditioning, lifetime natural and a Pro natural bodybuilder. We also work together.
We dig into Brandon's origins, the development of his career as a bodybuilder and hopefully unpack some key components that helped him reach the top of natural bodybuilding.

Where to find Brandon or Jacob:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandonkempter/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_

If you’re looking for elite physique coaching reach out to:
Coaching Enquiries - https://bkconditioning.com/register/
Coaching Enquiries - [email protected]

Jack Radford-Smith, a Pro bodybuilder, dietitian and funnily enough runs The Bodybuilding Dietitian's. We catch up and explore nutrition, training, gut health, and the journey of bodybuilding.

Where to find Jack or Jacob:

Jack's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revivestronger/

Jacob's Instagram - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_

In this episode, I'm pleasured to chat with 2023 Lightweight Pro World Champion Dirk Emmerich. The majority of our conversation revolves around how Dirk evolved as a bodybuilder and how you could too, and, to focus on the more important variables. It is very easy to find yourself lost in the nuances of bodybuilder even though it is extremely simple.

Dirk shares is origins and the journey that will lead him up to his 2026 competitive bodybuilding season.

Where to find Dirk Emmerich or Jacob - https://instagram.com/dirk_emmerich
https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dirk Emmerich

01:00 Upcoming Competitions and Preparation Plans

02:49 The Importance of Competition Readiness

05:03 Coaching Dynamics and Personal Growth

08:53 Nutrition Strategies and Learning from Experience

11:53 Transitioning to a Balanced Approach to Nutrition

14:06 Managing Post-Prep Challenges

15:59 Current Weight and Contest Prep Strategy

17:57 Peak Week Strategies and Their Impact

19:59 Natural vs. Enhanced Competitions

22:01 Reflections on Competitive Landscape and Future Goals

26:15 Behind the Scenes of Bodybuilding Competitions

30:02 Training Philosophy and Techniques

34:55 Nutrition Strategies During Contest Prep

50:00 Goals and Mindset in Bodybuilding

01:00:03 Personal Growth and Life Beyond Bodybuilding

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Steve is a highly accomplished WBNF Pro Bodybuilder and holds extensive knowledge gained through experience and education. Well known for the Revive Stronger Podcast and some of his classic round tables. Steve checks out on all fronts: great bloke, loves a chat, knowledgeable and accomplished bodybuilder.

Where to find Steve or Jacob:

Steve's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revivestronger/

Jacob's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_/

Josh is a natural bodybuilder and has an impressive set of accolades with titles across British, European and World shows. He had an extremely successful teen season to say the least. He is also a coach with Natural Physique Coaching. We discuss coaching, future plans and what it was like to prepare and compete as a teen. Overall a good chat.

Josh - https://www.instagram.com/josh_naturalphysique/

Jacob - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_

Join us on episode 1 of The Jacky and Chan Show, where we discuss whether the extreme of a bodybuilding show and contest preparation is something you should be looking for.

Jacob - https://www.instagram.com/jacobherrmann_
Henry - https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbyhenry/

Ux is someone I met in Thailand on a training camp. I soon came to realise he holds very similar principles around bodybuilding and is a great person! We discuss the importance of execution once training intensity is in check. Future plans for Ux since moving to the enhanced realm and why the fundamentals of bodybuilding haven't changed.

Uxshan Daruwalla
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coach_ux/

Dr. Martin Refalo is someone I truly admire. He's an academic, coach, and athlete. In my eyes, this creates an all-encompassing perspective to understand what the research says and how we can or cannot apply information.

So sit back and listen in to all things training intensity, the new WNBF President role, and even a chat on protein intakes.

Dr. Martin Refalo
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrfitness__/