At 43, most athletes are considering retirement. Mr. Olympia 2019 Brandon Curry, however, is using a unique strategy to not only maintain his massive physique but also refine it.

Curry is not reverse ageing, and he has shut down any talks of genetics having to do anything with his stunning physique at this age. He completely relies on strategy.

Speaking on Iron OGs, Curry broke down the exact training split that helped him stay massive while bringing up weaker areas deep into his career.

"I would train legs and chest, or quads and chest. So quads first, chest after, because chest didn't need a lot of work."

Instead of traditional workout splits, Curry paired muscle groups based on exhaustion management and requirement. It is clearly understandable that Curry knows exactly how to handle the volume of his workouts.

"So I would train shoulders twice a week, oh man, twice a week. And then I wouldn't train arms into the back phase of the prep," Curry said.

"And when they're eight to six weeks out, I would throw in one or two days of arms just to bring the volume back from not training them directly. I’m working up to top sets… one depending on the exercise.”

For Curry, the execution matters way more than excess reps and sets.

Curry's workout system is a hack for longevity training and not ego reps. Training with purpose is more important for him.

After Arnold Classic, Brandon Curry May Not Be Done Just Yet

But Curry’s approach isn’t just about training smarter after 40; it’s also fueling a mindset that refuses to slow down.

In response to whether or not he would consider taking a hiatus between the latest Arnold competitions and the Olympia, Curry indicated that he was not slowing down anytime soon.

“I am going to want to have a break, but I may not be having a break,” he stated. “We will see what happens here for the next couple of weeks. If I can stay focused, get all the stuff done that I need to get done, then you might see me out there again.”

When he was asked if he thought he could make an appearance before the Olympia in September, Curry replied that he just might.

Prodigy has competed for more than 20 years and has won many titles, such as the Olympia championship title in 2019, and also two Arnold Classic titles in 2019 and 2022. “I am loving the workouts, loving the challenge, loving my life, and it’s like, why not? I can do it.”

Should Curry step on stage again before Olympia, or play it strategically this season?

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Written by

Proma Chatterjee

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Ashvinkumar Patil