Years After His Reign Over Mr. Olympia, Athlete Recalls Dorian Yates’ Electrifying Presence That Changed the Face of Bodybuilding, With an Unknown Anecdote

The Shadow a.k.a Dorian Yates ranks third on the list of bodybuilders of most Sandow trophies. He revolutionized the sport, bringing in the "mass monster" era. By embracing his innovative approach, ‘The Shadow’ not only transformed his own body but also changed the way athletes approached their training.

Former bodybuilder Paul Baxendale divulged an intriguing story about his experiences with Yates

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He wrote on his Instagram, "Thinking back to our time together in Temple Gym I was suddenly struck by the sheer magnificence of the times; those training sessions were brutal beyond description, absolutely impossible to put into words and we loved them!"

"Dorian was working to retain his Olympia crown"

"I think you could have lit up the entire city of Birmingham with the energy that was created in those workouts back then!" 
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One thing Yates said to Paul that he still remembers

Yates told him, "No guy like that would ever have the will to train harder or diet harder than me."

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Master the art of a quick and peaceful sleep

Just sleep faster,
I would recommend.

- ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER 

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