From Injury to IFBB Pro | Mindset, Faith & Becoming #1
In this episode we sat down with IFBB Pro Burak King—a devoted father, entrepreneur, and top-tier bodybuilder just four weeks out from the Pittsburgh Pro. From his early football days to overcoming ACL injuries, Burak shares how pain, purpose, and faith shaped his rise in the sport of bodybuilding.
📍 Chapters 00:00 – Burak’s mindset: “You get to do this” 00:48 – Introduction: Who is Burak King? 02:00 – Burak’s origin: From Turkey to FAU football 03:30 – Two ACL injuries and discovering bodybuilding 05:00 – From depression to discipline: Replacing football with purpose 06:20 – Learning the science of bodybuilding nutrition 08:00 – Working with coach George Farah 09:10 – Overtraining vs strategic training 10:00 – Divine intervention & meeting Kai Greene 11:00 – Training intensity with Kai Greene 13:15 – Applying lessons to coaching his own clients 14:45 – Manifestation, faith, and believing you're #1 16:30 – Burak’s new champion mindset 18:00 – Lessons from Kai: Don’t skip the details 19:10 – Open-minded growth: Changing coaches & protocols 20:40 – Mental detachment from results 22:20 – Competing with yourself, not others 23:10 – Real talk: Burak’s daily routine & lifestyle 24:00 – Nutrition breakdown: Meal timing and gut health 28:00 – Why Burak is more than just a “trainer” 29:00 – Daily discipline: 3 sessions a day 30:00 – Eric Thomas quote that fuels his mindset 31:30 – Detaching from the outcome while staying driven 33:00 – What happens after the show? Bigger opportunities 36:00 – Coaching WWE Superstar Roman Reigns 38:00 – Possibility of branching into entertainment 41:00 – Gratitude, character, and what’s next for Burak
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