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November 7, 2023 85 mins
When training for any athletic event, a lot can go wrong. Even worse: your mind can start playing tricks on you. So it helps a great deal to have a great coach guide you on the road to become a legend.

Let’s Grow Big Together! The podcast that climbs the Stairmaster along with you, but not on the same machine, cause people are gonna look.

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.

Today, I’m just a few weeks out from my first bodybuilding contest at the young age of 51, and we’re thrilled to introduce you to my coach Matt Claussen.

As a powerlifter, Matt Claussen is highly regarded as a four time National Powerlifting Champion.
As a bodybuilder, Matt Claussen has won five major championships including first place in the 2005 NPC East Coast Classic and guided over 75 clients to get stage ready for their own contests.

COACH MATT CLAUSSEN:
https://www.instagram.com/mattclaussen/

NPC WINTER CLASSIC DEC 2, BLOOMINGTON IL:
https://npcmidamericanwinterclassic.com

Plus--
• Getting ready for your first coach.
• Coming out of the closet to your parents as a bodybuilder.
• Are powerlifters really using butt plugs to stabilize their core?
• Weightlifting horror stories to put a chill down your spine.
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