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احسان گوهری
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AUS’ 1st ⭕️LYMPIAN
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13 days out from @arnoldsports 🇺🇸 For the love of bodybuilding 🫶

Bringing my signature Persian hardness… with even more pop this time around.

New low this morning: 99.9kg.
Flat as a pancake, exactly where we want to be right now. The plan is simple: fill out, push hard for another 3–4 days to strip that final layer of fat, drop roughly another kilo, then manage the last 2–3kg on weigh-in day to make the 96.2kg weight cap.

Every number, every session, every meal, all leading to this moment.

It’s an absolute privilege to step on the second biggest bodybuilding stage in the world, and to stand there as the first Australian in Classic Physique history invited to this show. That’s something I don’t take lightly.

This prep hasn’t been perfect. There were setbacks, challenges, moments where things didn’t go to plan, but that’s what makes the journey meaningful. Bodybuilding isn’t just about building muscle; it’s about building character, discipline, and faith when things get hard.

We don’t chase comfort.
We chase growth.
We chase purpose.

And now… we finish what we started.

Lord Jesus, give me strength in my body, peace in my mind, and humility in victory. Guide my steps and let all I do bring glory to You. Amen.

#god #arnoldclassic
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History has been made. First ever Australian to win an IFBB Pro show in Classic Physique 🇦🇺🏆

Still trying to process it all, honestly it doesn’t even feel real yet.
All those early mornings, the sacrifices, the pain, the hunger, the doubt, every single second led to this moment.

This isn’t just about a trophy or a title.
It’s about every time I kept going when nobody was watching.
It’s about the days I questioned myself but still showed up.
It’s about proving that belief, discipline, and relentless consistency will always win in the long run.

Right now I’m just trying to slow down and take it all in, this moment means everything.
I did it not just for myself, but for my family, my coach, my team, and every single person who’s believed in me along the way.

To be the first from Australia to ever do this, that’s history.
But this is just the beginning.
I’ve always said it, when you do things with purpose, the universe rewards you in ways you can’t imagine.

Will make a proper post tomorrow once I’ve had time to soak it all in,
but for now just know I’m beyond grateful.
Every message, every bit of support, it means the world ❤️

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#classicphysique
#redemption taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @ethangohari_ifbbpro

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⭕️lympia bound baby! History made once again, the first Australian to ever qualify for the @mrolympiallc in Classic Physique. 🫶

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#احسان_گوهری taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @ethangohari_ifbbpro

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Practicing the wrong shit will not get you anywhere…

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Do these 3 movement patterns in your program If you want BIGGER QUADS.

But remember, EXECUTION COMES FIRST. The best exercise in the world means nothing if you can’t execute it properly and load the target muscle effectively.

You can do them in any order you like, but ideally place them early in your session while performance is high.

Choose the variation that suits your body and the equipment you have, KEEP IT IN, master your execution and focus on making small progress over time.

1️⃣ HEAVY SQUAT PATTERN

This is your primary movement.

The goal is simple:
→ Load the quads HEAVY
→ Maximise knee flexion
→ Get DEEP
→ Stay stable enough to actually push hard

Good options:

* Hack squat
* Pendulum squat
* Smith machine squat

2 sets | 6–10 reps | 3-4 min rest

Don’t pick the exercise that looks the coolest. Pick the one that allows YOU to load your quads hard through a deep, controlled range.

2️⃣ UNILATERAL KNEE-DOMINANT MOVEMENT

Now we train one leg at a time.

This allows you to load each side individually and helps address strength and muscular imbalances.

Choose a movement where you can maximise knee flexion WITHOUT your lower back becoming the limiting factor.

Good options:

* Single-leg leg press
* Smith Bulgarian split squat
* Single-leg hip press

2–3 sets | 7–13 reps | 3 min rest

3️⃣ SHORTENED-POSITION QUAD MOVEMENT

The first two movements give you plenty of loading through the lengthened position.

Now we want something that absolutely CRUSHES the quads in the shortened position.

And for this…

Nothing beats the leg extension.

Keep your hips firmly against the pad as you extend and focus on fully contracting your quads at the top.

2 sets | 7–14 reps | 3 min rest

And remember:

EXECUTION FIRST. PROGRESSION SECOND.

Progressive overload is essential for muscle growth, but adding more weight means nothing if your execution gets worse.

Learn how to lift properly first.

Control the weight.
Maximise every rep.
Make the target muscle do the work.

THEN progressively overload without compromising execution.

Stop changing exercises every week looking for something better.

Pick your movements.
Master them.
Progress them.

Do this consistently f taken in Sydney, Australia by @ethangohari_ifbbpro

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CURRENT TRAINING SPLIT 🎯

The main priority right now is bringing up my lats, particularly the lower lats, to improve my back width and overall V-taper.

I’m training my lats twice per week, but frequency alone means nothing if the execution isn’t there.

Execution always comes first.

It’s about choosing the right exercises, understanding how to position my body to maximise tension on the target muscle, and progressively improving performance without sacrificing execution.

The goal is simple:

* Wider, thicker lats to create a more pronounced V-taper.
* Wider, rounder delts to improve shoulder width.
* Bigger, more balanced legs, particularly hamstrings and adductors.
* Maintain a tight waist to maximise the shoulder-to-waist ratio.

The focus isn’t just on getting bigger everywhere. It’s about improving proportions, bringing up weaker body parts and building a more complete, balanced physique.

Every exercise has a purpose, every set needs to count, and every session is another opportunity to improve.

Relentless repetition.

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45-second individual posing routine at @mrolympiallc 🏆

This was my best look to date, but I’m nowhere near my full potential. We’ve got a lot of work to do, and you already know I’m willing to put in the work.

A lot of people have been asking me about my Olympia experience, whether I was happy with my placing, and how everything went behind the scenes.

I’m going to put together a video recap sometime this weekend and share as much as I’m allowed to and tell you what the next steps are going to be.

Stay tuned.

Shout out to @tfe_media for capturing this amazing video 🫶

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#fortheloveofbodybuilding taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @ethangohari_ifbbpro

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A LOT CAN CHANGE IN 6 WEEKS when you’re locked in and following the right plan! 🔐

@anita.rahmati02 came to me 6 weeks ago with one goal: to look her absolute best for her wedding.

I think it’s safe to say we achieved that! 😎

And we’re not stopping here. Now it’s time to level up even more! 📈

COACHING APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

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Looking for a killer rear delt exercise you can do in any gym? Give this one a go! One of my favourite exercises to isolate the rear delts. All you need is a cable attachment.

HOW TO SET UP ⬇️

* Lie flat on your back.
* Set the cable slightly higher than your working hand in the starting (stretched) position.
* Push your non-working arm against the cable machine for stability. Don’t pull yourself towards it.
* Rotate your hips slightly towards the working side.
* Keep your working-side leg straight.

INTERNAL CUES I USE ⬇️

* Think about pushing your hand towards the ceiling and away from your body.
* Maintain that same intention throughout both the lifting and lowering phases.
* Focus on moving through your shoulder rather than just moving the weight.
* Keep everything controlled and avoid using momentum.

Save this and give it a go next time you train rear delts, then come back and let me know how it feels! 💾

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BACK & DELTS WORKOUT📈 5 out of 6 exercises are cable-based, so you can do them in any gym. In my opinion, they’re some of the best exercises for building muscle. You can build an incredible physique using the most basic equipment available. It’s not about how advanced the machines are, it’s about how well you execute each movement, control the load and progressively overload over time.

FULL WORKOUT ⬇️

BACK (lat biased)

* Single-arm cable lat row × 3
* Single-arm cable lat pulldown × 3
* Chest-supported upper back row × 2
* Incline cable pullover × 3

DELTS

* Crucifix raises × 3
* Single-arm cable reverse fly × 2

NOTES 📝

* Total working sets: 16
* Rep range: 7–13 for all exercises
* Rest: 2–3 minutes between sets

Save this workout and give it a go next time you train back and delts. 📚

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#backday #backworkout #gym taken in Sydney, Australia by @ethangohari_ifbbpro

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YOU DO NOT NEED TO SHOULDER PRESS TO BUILD WIDER SHOULDERS. ❌

Seriously, how many people do you see walking around with underdeveloped front delts?

Most people already have well or over developed front delts from all the chest pressing they do.

Shoulder pressing primarily targets your front delts, not the lateral head.

I used to shoulder press twice a week, thinking it was the key to building bigger shoulders.

But my shoulders never really developed the width I wanted until I stopped shoulder pressing and started focusing more on different lateral raise variations.

Here’s what I changed:

* Prioritised lateral delts over front delts.
* Added different cable lateral raise variations.
* Focused on execution rather than just moving heavier weights.
* Trained my lateral delts through a greater active range of motion.
* Improved stability to minimise momentum and keep tension on the target muscle.
* Progressively overloaded without sacrificing execution.

The result? Wider, rounder and more developed shoulders.

I’m not saying shoulder pressing is a bad exercise. It’s a great movement, but that doesn’t mean everyone needs it in their program.

If you’re already doing plenty of chest pressing and your front delts are well-developed, why keep prioritising them when your lateral delts need more work?

LESS FRONT DELTS. MORE LATERAL DELTS.

Train based on what your physique actually needs, not what everyone else is doing.

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#shoulderday #shoulderpress #shoulders d taken in Sydney, Australia by @ethangohari_ifbbpro

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A LOT CAN CHANGE IN JUST 6 WEEKS WHEN YOU’RE LOCKED IN. 🔐

So, what did we do?

We put Danny on a structured nutrition and training plan tailored to his lifestyle, goals and individual needs.

But having the best training plan means very little if you don’t know how to execute it properly.

This is why we take training execution so seriously at Team Gohari.

Danny sends me videos of EVERY SINGLE exercise he performs, and yes, he’s still doing it consistently after 6 weeks.

He receives feedback the same day and applies it the next time he trains.

The difference in his execution compared to 6 weeks ago is night and day. His understanding of biomechanics and how to effectively target each muscle has improved massively.

One thing we always tell our clients when they sign up:

“The more you ask for, the more you get out of our coaching services.”

The more videos you send, the more feedback you receive. The more questions you ask, the more you learn.

Our goal isn’t just to give you a plan. It’s to educate you and make sure you’re getting the most out of everything you do.

Better execution. Better understanding. Better results.

Massive congratulations to Danny @_ddc.45_ We’re extremely proud of your commitment and progress.

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