Take an inside look inside Shaun Clarida’s journey as to how he became the Men’s 212 Olympia winner, finally taking home the title of best in the world.
Mr. Olympia 2020 wrapped this weekend as the best in the sport walked the biggest stage in bodybuilding with the hopes of taking the title. In a highly anticipated contest, organizers were able to put together a great show despite the tumultuous year that was 2020. Shaun Clarida, or “The Giant Killer”, took first place in the Men’s 212 Division. After taking home an impressive third place in 2019, Clarida was back and ready to take on the field in hopes of winning. And that he did.
This digital series by sports supplement company NutraBio follows Clarida as he relives the 2019 Olympia contest in preparation to ready himself for 2020. Chasing this life long dream, he finally achieved that with an impressive and well-deserved win at Olympia 2020.
Episode 3 of this digital series shows Clarida talking about the importance of competition prep and how he has adjusted his mindset to that of things outside the gym like rehab and recovery to really get him to where he needs to be. The importance of that extra work allowed Clarida to train harder and longer and see those gains he needed to win Olympia 2020 Men’s 212 Division.
Who Is Shaun Clarida?
Shaun Clarida is a force in the Men’s 212 Division and your newest Olympia champion. He has won 4 other IFBB contests and has competed in 5 Mr. Olympia competitions, this past one being his sixth appearance and first win. He began competing in 2005 and quickly earned the nickname “The Giant Killer” for his shorter stature than other competitors but monster will to win.
After being granted his pro card in 2012, there was no slowing Clarida down as he chased this dream. Clarida works with NutraBio as one of their athletes to promote their high performance supplements which helped him reach the podium just this past weekend.
Episode 1: “Blood, Sweat & Bringing Home The Title” Recap
The first episode of this multi-part digital series saw Clarida as he relived his 2019 Olympia performance. Even with an impressive third place finish, he wasn’t satisfied with third; he wanted to win. With a new emphasis on training and nutrition, he re-focused his mentality and was ready to put on a show for all.
Check out Episode 1: “Blood, Sweat & Bringing Home The Title” here!
Episode 2: “COVID, Growth & Old School Training” Recap
Episode 2 saw Clarida face the challenges of the COVID pandemic and how he dealt with the physical and emotional toll it took on him. Without a gym, he sought refuge in a friend’s basement, using the bare minimum equipment to stay on top of his game. Going back to the basics allowed him to progress and see his biggest gains yet. Knowing the result of Olympia, his training served him well and earned him the title.
Check out Episode 2: “COVID, Growth & Old School Training” here!
Episode 3: “Mr. Olympia 2020”
In preparation for this competition, Clarida was in a bit of a vulnerable spot. By starting to restrict calories, he put himself at risk of injury so being smart was key for his success. What Clarida does well is he puts more focus into taking care of his body by doing more therapy like Graston, cupping, and deep tissue massage. With this, his body started to respond and he could lift heavier while also promoting longevity. Taking better care of his body allowed him to see bigger gains than ever before.
Training only goes so far and outside work can take your physique to the next level. Early on, he worked harder than he needed to and burned himself out. But once he got his pro card, he looked to the experts and got a coach to help with planning workouts and optimizing nutrition which took stress off of him. Having coaches in his corner allowed him to focus on training and competition in order to get his mind right. The goal was to get bigger and that he did. By taking the offseason seriously, he is now more full and rounded with even better conditioning. His goal to hit 180 lbs. was reached and keeping everything healthy was key for his success. And it certainly paid off.
Shaun Clarida’s Top Supplements For Training
Intra Blast
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Super Carb
Super Carb is an ideal fuel source and perfect performance carbohydrate to rapidly fuel performance and replenish glycogen stores to enhance recovery. It delivers a smooth, constant energy and can refuel those glycogen stores without spiking blood sugar levels. With zero fillers or extra additives, the fully disclosed label guarantees a safe and effective product.
Clear Whey Protein Isolate
This high quality and fast absorbing whey protein isolate is perfect for promoting lean muscle growth, optimizing nitrogen retention, increasing protein synthesis, and enhancing recovery. A great tasting product with no foaming ensures a quality experience to give you the best post-workout protein supplement around. No added fillers, soy, lactose, or gluten is shown through a 100% transparent label so you get 20 grams of clean protein quickly.
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Check out NutraBio’s selection of other whey protein isolates here!
Wrap Up
Shaun Clarida is now your new Men’s 212 Olympia 2020 champion. His third place finish in 2019 sparked a fire in Clarida as he sought to rethink his training and nutrition in his quest for greatness. Through trials and tribulations, he held tough, focused on the basics, and kept that winning mindset which allowed him to slay giants on the biggest stage in bodybuilding. Working with NutraBio, he was able to put his supplement game on point to see great gains and live a healthy lifestyle. This digital series shows a true athlete, one who is unafraid to work hard and risk everything to be a champion.
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*Images courtesy of Shaun Clarida Instagram
