An Interview with Japan’s Titan — Hidetada Yamagishi
Below is an interview I did with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Hidetada Yamagishi. Enjoy!
Let’s start off with a simple bio and background on yourself so the readers can really get a feel for the true Hidetada Yamagishi and where he came from. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Hidetada Yamagishi: My name is Hidetada Yamagishi, many people call me “Hide” but pronounce like Heeday, here in the US. I was born in Hokkaido, Japan and started lifting weights when I was 16years old. At that time, I was very skinny, I mean I had been always very muscular just no fat at all so I was only 120lbs with the same height. The reason why I started doing weight training was I wanted to join the Rugby football team in high school. In a few years, I had gained almost 50lbs by weight lifting.
How did you get the nickname “Ultimate Warrior”?
Hidetada Yamagishi: This probably comes from the style I train and my mentality for bodybuilding.
2010 has been a great year for you so far, winning the Europa Show of Champions and placing 2nd in the Phoenix Pro and the New York Pro Championships. What have you changed for 2010 that has already brought you so much success so early in the year?
Hidetada Yamagishi: Looks like I suddenly start doing good this year, but the truth is I have been getting better and better every year. I have done 23 pro shows in the last 5 years. The very first year I started competing as a pro was 2005 and I did not do well but in 2006, I already did a pose down with Jay and Ronnie at the Holland GP. I made my first Olympia contest in 2007. I am getting bigger each year but the main reason I have done so well in the 2010 season is that I nailed my condition on the stage, never been off. My nutrition coach, Neil Hill, makes me peek condition every time I step on the stage.
Placing 9th at the Olympia last year, how do you picture yourself finishing this year with the run you are already having and the physique you have been bringing to the stage?
Hidetada Yamagishi: I can see myself in the top 6 this year.
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What does your current training program look like? Heck, if it works for you then we will definitely post it on the website so others can utilize the same training program.
Hidetada Yamagishi: My coach, Eric DiLauro, makes my whole training program. We change exercises, weight, and reps every time we hit the gym. But basically, we do 4 to 5 exercises on each body part and usually 4 sets for each exercise.
Day1: Quads
Day2: Delts, Traps
Day3: Back
Day4: Hamstring, Calves
Day5: Chest, Upper Back
Day6: Arms
Day7: Off
What does your current diet look like?
Hidetada Yamagishi:
Meal 1: Oats 1 cup, Egg Whites (15), Blueberry ½ cup
Pre-workout: SuperPump 3 scoops
Training: Sizeon Max Performance 1 scoops
Post-workout: IntraPro 2 scoops
Meal 2: Chicken 15oz
Meal 3: Steak 15oz
Meal 4: Turkey 15oz
Posing: 45min
After-posing: IntraPro 2 scoops
Meal 5: Steak 15oz
What is the one food you crave while dieting?
Hidetada Yamagishi: Sushi!
Many bodybuilders are using supplements to help them achieve success in the sport (whether it be protein powder, creatine, etc.), what are the supplements you are currently using?
Hidetada Yamagishi: I am taking most of Gaspari Nutrition’s products.
What other shows will you be competing in this year?
Hidetada Yamagishi: Europa CT, Europa Dallas, and The Olympia.
If you weren’t a professional bodybuilder, what do you see yourself doing as a career?
Hidetada Yamagishi: I would be an MMA fighter. I loved practicing martial arts when I was a kid.
Is there a website where your fans can keep up-to-date on what’s going on in your world and life?
Hidetada Yamagishi: www.hide-productions.com
Is there anyone you would like to give a shout-out to for helping you get to where you are today?
Hidetada Yamagishi: Too many to mention! I would not be here without everyone’s help.
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