Derek Lunsford's Q/A Thread

**Derek Lunsford** · 09-03-17, 11:53 pm

Today was my "rest" day from training. Still got in both cardio sessions. Took advantage of my time by driving 2 hours to see my massage therapist. He put the hurt on me, but it's necessary for me to be at my best. I highly recommend any bodybuilder or avid weight lifter to get deep tissue and chiropractic work done frequently. It makes a world of difference in performance and prevents injury.

**Derek Lunsford** · 09-04-17, 3:45 pm

International CHEST DAY for most! What are you training today?

**Derek Lunsford** · 09-05-17, 10:27 pm

Tuesdays are typically my BACK TRAINING days. You know what they say, "Bodybuilding is won from the back!" haha I wouldn't take this fully to heart, but I am sure not going to have a weak back!! Needless to say.. with the Olympia in a week and a half.. we CRUSHED IT!!

**npcdusty** · 09-06-17, 4:05 pm

hope the prep is going well for you. Enjoying your thread. Good luck with the next week and half! Enjoy the O for sure!!!!

**Derek Lunsford** · 09-10-17, 7:26 pm

Originally Posted by npcdusty

hope the prep is going well for you. Enjoying your thread. Good luck with the next week and half! Enjoy the O for sure!!!!

Thank you! Pushing harder every day through the show!!

**Derek Lunsford** · 09-10-17, 7:26 pm

About to smash my last leg workout before the Mr Olympia competition! Let's get it!!

**Derek Lunsford** · 09-11-17, 1:17 pm

"If you believe it, you can achieve it. If you dream it, you can become it!"
A motivational quote I've lived by my whole life! 4 and 5 days away from prejudging/finals of the 2017 Mr Olympia competition... I couldn't be any more excited to show you guys all the hard work we've put in this entire year!

**npcdusty** · 09-18-17, 11:37 am

Congrats Derek Lunsford on the top 5 finish. Hell of a package you put together this year. Man the guys ahead of you better watch out once you get rested and have the time to really step in there. Best of luck this coming year!!!

**ChrisTuttle** · 09-20-17, 4:15 pm

Congrats again brother on all your success! Looking forward to meeting you!

**Derek Lunsford** · 09-23-17, 12:56 pm

Originally Posted by npcdusty

Congrats Derek Lunsford on the top 5 finish. Hell of a package you put together this year. Man the guys ahead of you better watch out once you get rested and have the time to really step in there. Best of luck this coming year!!!

Thank you! I can only do my best and that's exactly what I did. I felt I brought my best package that I possibly could have for this show this year. Only improving from here forward!!

**Derek Lunsford** · 09-23-17, 12:57 pm

Originally Posted by ChrisTuttle

Congrats again brother on all your success! Looking forward to meeting you!

Thank you man! Same here. Look forward to meeting you and learning a thing or two from you.

**ChrisTuttle** · 09-25-17, 7:21 pm

Originally Posted by Wonder Boy

Thank you man! Same here. Look forward to meeting you and learning a thing or two from you.

Bang out a training sesh at Universal Gym!

**npcdusty** · 09-29-17, 11:10 am

Awesome interview with npc online and the awesome words from Flex Lewis. Def look like the future bud!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTWY5tmPgXs

**Derek Lunsford** · 10-03-17, 10:12 pm

Originally Posted by ChrisTuttle

Bang out a training sesh at Universal Gym!

Absolutely man! Looking forward to BA workout. That gym is legit!!

**Derek Lunsford** · 10-03-17, 10:13 pm

Originally Posted by npcdusty

Awesome interview with npc online and the awesome words from Flex Lewis. Def look like the future bud!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTWY5tmPgXs

I appreciate that man! It was a blast being on stage, sharing words of wisdom, and just plain joking around with these guys.

**MRmichael.hooker** · 10-03-17, 10:21 pm

How was it going from NPC to competing with Flex Lewis on the Olympia stage that quickly? Gotta be a pretty cool and surreal feeling considering most guys dream of getting even 1 shot on the O stage. You're crushing it man

**NJPhysique** · 10-04-17, 9:04 am

Wonder Boy? Is that your official Animal name? It was nice meeting you at the Animal Olympia booth. Phenomenal season!!!

**Derek Lunsford** · 10-09-17, 3:14 pm

Originally Posted by NJPhysique

Wonder Boy? Is that your official Animal name? It was nice meeting you at the Animal Olympia booth. Phenomenal season!!!

Haha NO! It was a nickname others were calling me and we used it temporarily. Was good to meet you too!

**Derek Lunsford** · 10-09-17, 3:16 pm

Originally Posted by MRmichael.hooker

How was it going from NPC to competing with Flex Lewis on the Olympia stage that quickly? Gotta be a pretty cool and surreal feeling considering most guys dream of getting even 1 shot on the O stage. You're crushing it man

It was definitely a dream come true. On the same note, I've always been focused, driven, and willing to do whatever it took to be at the top guy's level. I have and always had faith in myself. But yes. It was an incredible experience and I definitely did not take it for granted!

**Derek Lunsford** · 10-12-17, 10:19 pm

Took yesterday as a rest day because I woke up with some stomach sickness. Not sure if it was food poisoning or what. I hate taking rest days that aren't scheduled, but sometimes it's necessary. So today I made up my leg workout and it was probably the best leg workout I've had in several weeks. Feeling much better and still as focused as ever to be better every single day!

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