431: Living Bodybuilding | From Youtube To Natural Pro - Matt Ogus
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- In this episode of the Revive Stronger Podcast, I sit down with @flexforall2 for his first-ever podcast appearance.
We explore what 'half natty' really means, the importance of mental health, and the lifelong lessons of training. Matt also shares his journey to earning a pro card, the significance of focusing on the process over the destination, and how he balances his intense bodybuilding prep with being a devoted father and husband.
Plus, Matt reveals his future ambitions in the bodybuilding world. Maybe an IFBB pro card is in his sights…Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of the fitness industry's most well-known figures
Timestamps:
02:03 Weighted Vest, step counts and cardio
10:19 Placebo effect
12:29 Half Natty
19:34 Parenting and bodybuilding
22:52 Bodybuilding and impact on relationship
31:21 Bodybuilding is a long term sport. Any fallen off the wagon?
34:04 Strength progression, technique and numbers don't mean anything
37:24 What turning pro meant for Matt
45:38 Importance of bodybuilding
48:40 Gym session length
54:09 Anecdotal evidence and further education
56:06 Fake natty accusations
01:07:11 Dealing with haters
01:09:33 What's the goal now that you're a pro?
01:16:31 Being in control of your environment
01:26:59 Trusting the process and what bodybuilding actually is
01:31:37 Business goals
01:46:33 End chatter
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Truly a pleasure and an honor to be on your podcast!
This chat with you was a long time coming. Maybe one of our nexts will be In real life? ;)
Looking forward to many more chats as well as having you on my own podcast one day, Steve!
Please do more Matt! U are a big inspiration for many.
You are a legend sir.
Thanks for the marriage tips 🫡 gotta work on the specific eating skills
Imagine how many bonus topics would be discussed if KAI GREENE & MATT OGUS were on the same podcast.
They both could convince me that HALF NATTY actually meant being both enhanced and lifetime natty at the same time.
Thanks so much for taking the time my friend, I look forward to the next! - Steve
💯
Man, matt’s an OG. I’m 27 now but remember watching him as a teenager first getting into training
Same! I started at 16 and I’m 28 now. Watched Matt back in those days too.
39 now. Remember watching Matt in my mid 20s. Love that we are still grinding and doing well❤
How much Matt has grown as a human being these last 10 years is incredible and inspiring. Well done sir 👌👏👏👏
Been saving this to sit down and listen carefully. Ogus is such a legend and influential dude who is just chillin with his million kiddos and beautiful wife
Huge kudos to you Steve for getting Matt on your podcast. He couldn’t have chosen a better podcast or host.
I`m happy where Matt is in his life.
I think this is my favorite podcast episode, ever! Matt's energy and overall vibe was simply out of this world, specially considering he is in prep. Also, never resonated so much with anyone, from the training aspect, to the business side, everything. I'm so glad you pulled this trigger, Matt! And a big thanks to Steve, for continuing this amazing podcast!
Thank you guys. You are such a huge inspiration for me !
*For the record - i'm 35 y/o - lifting weights even before the dawn of yt, and Matt's was one of my first RUclips channels that i discover when i started my journey.
Ayy it’s Matt!!
I’ve been following him since 2012.
My wife and I have been tracking our “activity” for about a year and a half now.
Awesome chat!! You guys clicked so well with the history you both share either directly or simply by being in the natural bodybuilding space over the last decade. OGs!
Thanks Dan! - Steve
Matt is a whole personality! Awesome interview guys 👍
Great episode Steve, pretty surreal that Matt was your inspiration for getting into Natural bodybuilding and he mentions you are his “favourite bodybuilder educator” you deserve all the praise with the hard work you have put in. Best podcast there is.
One of Steve's dream podcast guests. This must be fun for Steve.
It was! - Steve
This reminds me of when Brian Whitaker was on the iron cult podcast and said how his kids and his family and his career come first before bodybuilding any day and that man was one of the best in the world
Respect Matt . Thanks for sharing
Loved Matts old youtube videos! Big inspiration back in the days! Finally a podcast with him!
Loooooved this podcast. I’m so happy with how long it was lol. I’d love for Matt to come back on and talk about whatever the hell he wants to talk about. I honestly think even parenting stuff would be cool. I’d also love to hear him talk about how his training has changed over the years. Much like Steve I know he implemented some RP principles and I wonder if he is still using that methodology
Woooow the og who got me started in bb in 2010 what definitely love to see him on more
Fucking legendary episode 😂 🤘
Loved this!! 🥰🤍
Matt is really fun in conversation - surprised that this was his first podcast appearance
Looking forward watching that one!
Cheers Dirk - Steve
53:00 YES! 💪💪❤️❤️‼️
This is going to be great.
This was really good man, one of my favourite episodes of your podcast, ever! Heard of Matt Ogus but never really checked his stuff out or listened to him talk. I love someone with a personality like this, talking openly about sex etc. without being inappropriate, because for alot of people it is super relevant, and alot of fitness influencers are kind of ”stiff” when it comes to sharing info like that in an honest and serious way. Someone who talks about personal betrayals. And also just a person who loves training, and that’s it. More people like this and less of the same self-deprecating humour that most are now copying - and I think youtube fitness and podcasts would be an even better and more genuine space. An extremely good episode and if he comes back for round two, I’m already looking forward to it. Cheers
So glad you enjoyed it! - Steve
Awesome. Matt u mentioned "branching out".. definitely consider Bodybuilding & Parenthood.."doin crazy shit and loving the Fam"
🙌🏻🙌🏻 I used to do 5/3/1 as well 😅
Steve, you should get Lavado on here next to really round out the LOA nostalgia pack!
I did a 500k step challenge for August. I had to average 17 to 18k a day. I don’t think I’d do it again.
Is it that bad? I got that in my job just by mistake haha
@@watsonkushmaster3067 I think it would make it easier since I work at a desk. I felt like all I did was walk when I wasn’t working
29:00 first of all congrats to brittany
Lets go
I had the same issue with my Fitbit versa 4. It would give me 18-20k steps a day. Then I bought a nice garmin Fenix 7pro and I’m lucky to hit 12k 🤷♂️
Annoying right :D - Steve
@@ReviveStronger what’s annoying is this new watch cost me like 1000$ and my Fitbit was 200$ and way more accurate. Because I track my calories through the carbon app and I eat the same food everyday, the same calories everyday, which is 3600 calories a day and my Fitbit would estimate my calorie burn very close to that and that was maintenance calories and I weigh myself everyday and I was maintaining. My new expensive watch says I barely burn 2800 on a good day yet I’m eating 3600 calories a day. So I believe the steps are way off as well as the calorie counter. Not saying they are gonna be perfect but you should at least be in the ballpark for that kind of money 💰 🤷♂️🤦🏼♂️
Hey Steve I asked this on your previous videos comment section also… Would you expect much of a decrease in TDEE after a 6 week mini cut, starting at about 1000 cal deficit from the maintenance estimate at the end of your mass? Not sure what you have experienced with yourself or clients.
Answered :)
Wasn't familiar with Matt before, but 30 minutes in and this is already golden 👌
Happy to introduce him to you! - Steve
DROP THEM LOA STRINGERS
That dunning Kruger is rampant in the industry🤮 👹👹👹
Ogus cake !!
Everybody knows you never go full R… Renaissance Periodization.
Call it an Australian kiss. It’s like a French kiss but down under.
Natty white boys stick together!!!! Great convo guys
Can you link the fat load video please
@flexforall2 Matt bro, you are the Man 💯
Natural Pro What does that mean in regars to what he can compete them which competitions are there for natural Pro bodybuilders?
30:09 The sound effect lmao
@@Ask-Ali 🤣🤝
Lol thanks for mentioning otherwise I'd have missed the great edit :D. - Steve
@@ReviveStronger haha I got you bro
Big
At long, long last.
He’s come a long way from gay for pay
If you are lying to your friend about taking roids, which everybody knows you do/did, then I cant blame your friend that he didnt want to talk to you. I wouldnt want to hangout with a dude that is lying to me.
First Brian claiming natty. Well, whatever, you could even believe that. Now Matt Ogus... really?
Matt’s body composition has stayed essentially the same since 2010. Just slowly progressing year after year, if he was on the gear this whole time he would looking more towards guys that are actually on gear like cbum. He’s also doesn’t always look like this, just when he diets down.
If he was 18 I would definitely say he was on early stages of gear but after 15+ years of consistent training and strict dieting it’s definitely achievable
@@joesinclair9731 Good bait
He peaked some 9 years ago at like 22
if you knew what you were looking at you'd yap less.
I have a crazy thought experiment for you...what if they are really natural? You ever tried that?
@@watsonkushmaster3067 Dude I believe that Doug Miller is natural and he mogs Ogus.
Never turned off one of your podcasts until now 😢 your guest started contridicting himself and obviously thinks he has all the answers. Have some modesty and integrity.
Take a shot everytime the word “kids” is said…
Ogus is not natty
Lol this dude is not natural. I think he might be the last fake natty on this platform. He hasn’t been natty since 2012-2013
But his body composition hasn’t changed much since 2011. It’s been slowing progressing year after year, if he was on the gear he would be as huge as cbum by this point with his level of consistency. He’s also does not look like that all year around, only when he diets down for a show unlike someone on gear who looks show ready all year round
@@joesinclair9731 you have absolutely no idea what you are taking about.
Yeah 180-160 is such an unattainable body weight when lean. 😂
Pathetic
@@bullinvginshop9011he’s 5’6. And I’ve never seen him over 9% bodyfat
Are we really gonna pretend he is natural? Lmao
The OGs know he was never natty.
I thought half natty meant he ran 1 cycle and that’s it.
he is no natty though 😄
Matt gives me weirdo vibes but not in a fun, eccentic way. More of a creepy way.
“Natural” of course 😂
How has he made such slow steady progress with no massive jumps and had 4 kids all while competing if he was on gear?
@@TheNietzschianyou don’t understand how gear works
@@trenaceandblackmetal5621 I promise I know more than you.
You just mildly if at all increase the dose. That's it. This guy is obviously anything but natural. No natural can achieve such dry skin like that on the thumbnail. 3D delts are also a giveaway.
Can anyone confirm, I always thought half natty meant he ran 1 cycle and didn’t touch steroids after. Is that fake news?
He’s always been natural… he’s just a troll just how he named his dog Tren lol
@@joesinclair9731 I come from the Misc so that was the on going story. Miss the G4P Matt. Still remember an early vid of Matt at the beach, shredded to the gills and a bunch of hbb’s hounded him for pics. Legendary footage. Matt definitely has earned his legendary status up the with Greg Plitt and Zyzz. 1st Gymshark athlete, and even though it has become the most mainstream brand him and Seid the biggest reason they succeeded in my opinion.
Ogus is about as natty as Mr. duck egg himself.
Keep coping
Hmmmm... He looks great, but he's actually not that big. I would say that a well trained shorter guy with great genetics, while peeled to the bone can look like that naturally. Just look at him here, in this shirt. Does he look that muscular to you? I'm not saying with certainty that he's natural, but I believe that it is theoretically possible. Also, he hasn't gotten substantially bigger over the last few years.
@@tomztomasz506 Man, look at his old content. The dude has a tiny frame and a very very impressive amount of mass at shredded bodyfat levels given his frame at peak
What’s in Matt’s mouth? He sounds like he has a lisp.
Fun episode, lots of good stuff.