this is what the absurd daily life of the greatest bodybuilder in the world looks like

155 kilos for 2.18 m : here are the crazy measurements of the largest professional bodybuilder recognized by Guinness World Records in 2021.

Her name ? Olivier Richter says the “Dutch Giant”.

Initially self-conscious about his extraordinary size, the man was able to transform his difference into real strength.

Today an accomplished athlete, business leader and Hollywood starthe daily life of this mountain of muscles respects a particularly strict lifestyle.

On the program: one hour of training and no less than seven meals per day! Let’s follow him through a typical day.

8:00 a.m.: First meal and preparation of snacks for the rest of the day

After retrieving his bird from its cage to perch it on his shoulder, Olivier Richters sits down at the table for the first time of the day.

On his breakfast menu:

20 g of Peptopro®, a casein hydrolyzate source of di and tri anabolic peptides that are quickly assimilated by the body; 6 eggs ; 200 g of oats; 40g of protein.

Result: already 1,400 calories and 85 g of protein ingested upon waking. Are you already not hungry anymore? Hang in there, this is just the beginning!

Once satisfied, the man sets about preparing the other meals of the day.

The inside of his fridge is filled with fruits, rice, vegetables and ready-made chicken that he just needs to divide into trays.

The assurance of always eating in sufficient quantity, healthy and balanced ingredients to nourish your muscle mass.

9:00 a.m.: Arrive at Muscle Meat

Having become a connoisseur of sports nutrition, the Dutch giant put his experience to good use by co-founding a meal preparation company with his brother and sister-in-law.

At 9:00 a.m., here he is arriving at the premises of his Muscle Meat company.

A typical working day then follows, interrupted however by numerous meal breaks.

12:00 p.m.: second meal of the day

At midday, Olivier Richters shares a meal with his brother and sister-in-law.

On the menu this time: one of the four preparations put in a tray that morning in his kitchen.

Man does not deviate from his own rules.

His second meal of the day must provide him with 600 calories and 50 to 60 g of protein.

3:00 p.m.: third meal of the day

Until then, Olivier Richters’ life resembled that of everyone: breakfast (admittedly in more substantial proportions), work and lunch break.

At 3:00 p.m., however, the giant returns to the table for his third meal of the day, less than three hours after leaving the table.

This time, he sets the table alone.

6:00 p.m.: fourth meal of the day

18 h 00, it’s back!

Leaning on the roof of his car which serves as a table, the bodybuilder starts a new tray in preparation for his training.

For this Mr. extraordinary muscles, it is impossible to lift cast iron on an empty stomach.

This fourth meal is therefore a must.

7:00 p.m.: time for training

Finally freed from its professional obligations, the Dutch giant se rend au Burning Hearta friendly gym where all bodybuilders meet, focused on very specific goals.

Another advantage of this weight room: the numerous free weights available to members.

Because of his exceptional size, Olivier Richets can hardly train on traditional machines.

No more pull-ups, since the bar reaches shoulder level!

The leg press? Impossible for the man to fully unfold his legs.

He must therefore reinvent his training program and be creative by using weights as much as possible.

After two or three sets of 15 repetitions to get the hang of it, it’s time for hard training.

8:00 p.m.: fifth meal of the day

After an hour of training, Olivier Richters begins his fifth meal of the day, a few steps from the sports machines.

A mandatory caloric intake for those who wish to continue sculpting their body day after day.

11:00 p.m.: sixth meal of the day

At 11:00 p.m., it’s time for the sixth and penultimate meal of the day.

The menu is exactly the same as breakfast.

So it’s again 1,400 calories that are ingested by the biggest bodybuilder on the planet, just before going to bed.

Who said you have to eat light in the evening?

3:00 a.m.: seventh meal of the day

At 3:00 a.m., the alarm goes off for the Dutch giant, who then eats a Quark (cottage cheese) placed right next to his bed.

A minute later, his stomach is full again, he goes back to bed to finish the night, before breakfast at 8:00 a.m.!

Olivier Richters: a daily nutritional intake as impressive as his muscles

Are you no longer hungry? We reassure you, neither do we! And for good reason.

Let’s summarize. During the day, the athlete ingested no less than:

607.12 g of carbohydrates; 528.6 g of protein; 193.52 g of lipids; 6383.7 calories.

More than three times the recommended intake for an “ordinary” adult man. However, these seven daily meals are essential for increasing your metabolism and strengthening your muscle mass day after day.

The Dutch giant in Hollywood

It was at the age of 20 that the young man began his physical transformation, going from 80 kg to 150 kg in just 8 years.

Today coveted by Hollywood, his extraordinary physique has earned him the opportunity to film alongside the greatest American actors.

The bodybuilder thus found himself starring in blockbusters, notably starring alongside Harrison Ford in the latest Indiana Jones (Indiana Jones and the Clock of Destiny).

Also worth mentioning in his young acting career are:

London Fight Club by James Kermack (2021); The King’s Man: First Mission by Matthew Vaughn (2021); The Extraordinary Life of Louis Wain by Will Sharpe (2021); Black Widow by Cate Shortland (2021) Borderlands by Eli Roth (release planned in 2024)

Enough to admire his bulging muscles on the big screen!

Updated by Manon on: 09/23/2023

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