041 | "Pink Elite Sock" Competing as a Bodybuilder (ft. Anthony Cruz)

In today's episode, we have on Anthony Cruz! He is a long-time friend who recently place third in his first ever amateur bodybuilding competition allowing him to qualify for nationals. Anthony talks about the process of being in prep, the training, and the feeling of competing. 

We hope you enjoy :) 

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - 6:07 Smelling salts for the first time
6:08 - 13:12 What prepping was like to the body
13:13 - 21:01 Why did Anthony decide to compete? + hoop 
21:02 - 32:09 How did Anthony find his coach?
32:10 - 41:55 What was being on stage like + how judges evaluate + classic physique vs open + cash prizes 
41:56 - 48:20 Anthony's other passions, building his brand
48:21 - 52:02 What music does Anthony listen to when he works out
52:03 - 1:13:18 Worst parts about prep, steroid use
1:13:19 - 1:16:55 Getting sick of eating so much
1:16:56 - 1:20:05 Sponsor shoutouts
1:20:06 - 1:22:00 Andrew's injury
1:22:01 - 1:25:29 Entering adulthood
1:25:30 - 1:28:29 How Anthony got footage of his competition day
1:28:30 - 1:34:36 The awkwardness of the tanning process + closing  

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