54-year-old bodybuilding icon Mike O’Hearn has maintained a world-class physique and a youthful appearance. The bodybuilding influencer would give bodybuilders half his age a run for their money. Many have accused him of using steroids to preserve his muscle while being shredded beyond 50. However, many overlook the bodybuilder’s discipline and legends who acted as O’Hearn’s mentors.

Recently, recovery & performance coach Adam Jablin appeared on Mike O’Hearn’s podcast. During their conversation, the addiction/mental health expert highlighted the fact that O’Hearn has an incredible capacity to learn. Jablin even compared O’Hearn with Kobe Bryant and his mentors, Frank Zane, and Robby Robinson with Michael Jordan to get his point across.

The bodybuilding icon is still a student of the sport

On July 28, Michael O’Hearn sat with Adam Jablin, and the duo discussed how a mindset can affect one’s life positively or negatively. During their discussion, Jablin underlined the importance of having a mentor or guide in life. He gave O’Hearn an example of saying how he, despite being an experienced bodybuilder, continues to learn from other more experienced athletes.

Earlier, Jablin posted a clip from their conversation on his Instagram channel. In the clip from the podcast, Jablin focused on the part where he compared the Titan to Bryant. Jablin said that Bryant would “call everyone” more experienced than him to learn from them. “We see him with his mentor, which is Michael (Jordan)… He picked his brain constantly,” said Jablin.

The recovery & performance coach then said Mike O’Hearn acted the same way. He said the 54-year-old would?“learn from Frank (Zane), learn from Robby (Robinson),” and some of the best powerlifters as well. From exercise technique to posing, O’Hearn learned a lot from the three-time Mr. Olympia and the Masters, Mr. Olympia. Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan shared a similar relationship.

How Michael Jordan helped Kobe Bryant

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant crossed paths for the first time when Bryant was in school. However, after the talented basketball player rose through the ranks, his skills impressed Jordan.?“If you ever need anything, give me a call,”?Jordan told Bryant, and he followed up. So MJ took Bryant under his wing and helped the Lakers players improve his game.

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The Chicago Bulls legend helped the late NBA small forward hone his defending skills. He also gave him tips on how to counter opponent defenders. Even after Bryant retired, the duo remained close and shared immense mutual respect.?“What you get from me is from him. I don?t get five championships here without him,”?Bryant once said about Jordan.

The clip Adam Jablin posted highlighted how a champion can achieve greatness when they find the right mentor.

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