Hidetada Yamagishi

Full Name:　Hidetada Yamagishi
Nickname:　Hide
Place of Birth:　Sapporo /Japan
Date of Birth:　June 30th/1973
Residence:　Los Angeles CA
Height: 5' 5'' /165cm
Contest Weight: 220lbs/100kg
Off-Season Weight: 240lbs/108kg
Off-Season Supplements: PlazmaJet , Superpump250 , SIzeOn , IntraPro , Halodrol , RealMass , Novedex XT
Pre-Contest Supplements: PlazmaJet , Superpump250 , IntraPro , Halodrol , Mitotropin , CytoleanV2 , Novedex XT

Bodybuilding Background

How long have you been into Bodybuilding?

Since I was 20years old. 16 years!

How did you get started?

I played rugby in my teens. I wanted to gain weight to enhance my performance. At the time, I only weighed around 130lbs but through weight training, I was able to gain almost 50lbs by time I graduated from high school. After I graduated, I was looking for something new I could pour my energy into, and finally found my passion, bodybuilding.

Why do you train?

I love to train to see how much I improve everyday.

What motivates you?

I'm a very goal oriented person. I need that adrenaline rush of challenges and working towards a goal. I love to train but what motivates me to work harder every day to bring my physique to the next level is competition and having certain goals to improve myself.

What are your goals?

Short term goal is to be top 6 in Mr.Olympia 2009. Long term goal is to have my own gym and help people.

What are the underlying principles behind your approach to bodybuilding competition?

It's always an "all or nothing" mentality. There is no such thing as "impossible". We train hard everyday; and even harder the next day!

What advice would you give to someone who is just getting started as a serious bodybuilding competitor?

Learn as much as possible about training and nutrition. There's a lot you can learn by trial and error, so write down every training and meals to find out what works or doesn't work for you.

As far as competition goes, try to bring your best condition/package every time to stage and focus on your improvements compared to the last competition. I advise not to be overly focused on the placing or winning because that's what the judges are there for. Save the stress and time complaining about it; it's not for you to decide who should be the winner, but it is your job to be your best. Always ask judges for constructive criticism on how you can improve for the next show.

Favorite Body part(s): Biceps and Quads
Favorite Body part to train: Quads and Back
Favorite Exercise(s): Squat, Leg Press, T-bar row, Bench Press...too many to mention!
Favorite Cheat food(s): Ramen Noodle, Korean BBQ, Pizza, Curry rice...
Favorite Movie(s): Last Samurai, Rocky, Forest Gump
Favorite TV show(s): 24, Nip/Tuck
Favorite Actor(s): Cameron Diaz
Favorite Sport(s): Rugby, MMA, Truck & Field (just watching lol!)
Favorite Music to train to: Heavymetal


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