The Shadow a.k.a Dorian Yates ranks third on the list of bodybuilders of most Sandow trophies. During his competitive bodybuilding days, Yates meticulously planned out competition strategies that made him unbeatable in the biggest bodybuilding competition from 1992 until his retirement in 1997. Instead of a head-strong tiresome workout approach, Yates opted for a philosophical approach.
All throughout his bodybuilding career, Dorian Yates used to write down his ambitions on a piece of paper and sign it
These notes did more than just archive his experiences and processes. It would typically have details on how much he lifted during his core exercises. Post that if the results didn’t match his expectations, he used to note down the target for the coming month.