Can Derek Lunsford Peak Once more? Chris Aceto & Jose Raymond Debate Olympia Prep on TMP Episode 238

Menace Podcast host Dennis James was joined by common panelist Milos Sarcev, together with particular visitors Chris Aceto and Jose Raymond for an old style spherical desk in episode 238 of “TMP.” Throughout the present, the blokes acquired to grips with the topic of peaking, and whether or not or not Derek Lunsford can repeat his success on the Arnold on the Olympia stage.

With every competitor aiming to succeed in their optimum physique for the Olympia stage in October, one pitfall that they have to keep away from is peaking too quickly as they compete and proceed to prep their physiques because the occasion closes in. Sarcev, who’s a former Mr Universe, needed to understand how “The Boston Mass” Jose Raymond approached the precarious topic of peaking.

“I might do the New York Professional, or The Arnold, after which I might do the Olympia,” defined the 212 division competitor who gained the Arnold Traditional in 2015 “After which, I might proceed … two months later I’d be in both Pheonix or the Dominican Republic, (or) Japan. I competed during November.” Sarcev needed to know if it was doable to peak a number of occasions per yr. “I’d simply keep in placing distance,” confirmed Raymond.

Sarcev then turned to Chris Aceto and requested the identical query. Aceto is likely one of the most profitable bodybuilding coaches in historical past. Often known as “The Technician.” He’s mentored among the greats, together with Jay Cutler to 4 Mr Olympia titles. Nowadays, he has been related to the likes of Derek Lunsford and Sasan Heirati.

Has Derek Lunsford already peaked in 2025, and might he compete on the Olympia?

Sarcev needed to know if competing too typically can pose a danger {that a} bodybuilder may peak earlier than they lastly hit the Olympia stage. “I do know the place you’re going with it,” nodded Aceto. “Peak, by definition, is your best possible. After you have completed that, it’s laborious to repeat that,” he added.

Dennis James requested Aceto if he felt that Derek Lunsford had peaked on the 2025 Arnold. “Yeah,” acknowledged the coach, truthfully. “That’s going to be laborious to beat or repeat, proper?” questioned The Menace. “I feel, if I needed to guess, it’s at all times laborious, however I feel he can do it.” Aceto confirmed.

The bodybuilding coach went on to clarify that he started working with Lunsford proper after the 2024 Olympia however conceded that it’s laborious to get extra out of a bodybuilder after they have peaked in an earlier competitors. Within the case of Derek Lunsford, he gained the Arnold Traditional just some months in the past in March, and if he can’t peak once more, Samson Dauda will maintain on to his crown. “It’s at all times laborious,” agreed James, who’s an skilled Olympia competitor in his personal proper. “It’s doable, nevertheless it’s laborious,” he added.

“It’s like what Jose mentioned,” provided Aceto. “He’s clearly inside placing distance.” The coach suggested that to succeed on the 2025 Olympia, Lunsford should convey a fair higher package deal to Las Vegas than he did on the Arnold. Nonetheless, he thinks he has an excellent probability. To observe the entire episode, the place the blokes additionally dissected the outcomes of the current Dubai Professional, see beneath.