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Take a glance online, and you’ll find thousands of fitness influencers and YouTubers, all competing to take center stage. Each of them looks to make a name for themselves in a saturated industry that’s full of obstacles and surprises. However, one particular YouTuber turned bodybuilder has succeeded in cementing a position.
At 21 years old, Sam Sulek took the fitness world by storm thanks to his ripped physique and unconventional approaches. Gone are the days when he used to post videos crushing Krispie Kreme boxes and gallons of chocolate milk. As we move through 2025, his long-term goal of transitioning to becoming a professional bodybuilder has started to take root.
In a recent video, Sulek discussed his competition plans in preparation for this weekend’s 2025 Legends Classic in Las Vegas. Alongside this, he talked about his current grocery list and plans for the future.
Key Takeaway
- On February 11, 2025, well-known YouTuber Sam Sulek Announced his bodybuilding debut. He will compete at this weekend’s NPC Legends Classic event in Las Vegas.
- If he qualifies, he intends to compete at the 2025 Arnold Amateur competition to earn his Pro Card.
- In his announcement, he said that his training hasn’t changed much while his cardio has slightly increased. He has cleaned up his diet, choosing to focus on lean proteins during show week.
- After taking advice from popular bodybuilders, including Jay Cutler, all eyes will be on this weekend’s event.
Sam Sulek’s Competitive Debut
On February 11, 2025, Sam Sulek announced that he would compete this weekend in the 2025 NPC Legends Classic. With many wondering if he would ever make his debut, he put the speculation to rest in his recent announcement.
“No more winter shredathon. No more dieting down, this that or the other. It’s show week. It’s debut show week.”
With this, it seems that Sulek’s days of cutting down in the winter are over.
Sulek won’t be able to earn a Pro Card at this weekend’s event as it’s a national qualifier. He went on to say that if he’s successful, he will also enter the 2025 Arnold Classic Amateur. This gives him the chase at earning his Pro Card and entering the professional leagues.
“The overarching plan is, this is a qualifier show so once I head home, assuming I actually meet those qualifications, that means I get to do the Arnold Amateur. That’s like three weeks away so let’s focus on what’s right in front of us.”
Funny enough, this is the same event that started Andrew Jacked’s bodybuilding career. As many of you will know, he’s another well-known fitness influencer turned pro bodybuilder.
Following his announcement, he went on to explain that his training hasn’t changed much. However, he’s increased his cardio to an hour and a half per day as he looks to slim down.
“So, nothing much is going to change yet. Calorie counting is the same as normal, basically just lifting the same as normal. Cardio-definitely the same as normal, actually a touch extra. I’m going to get back on my at least an hour and a half per day.”
With his mind firmly set on this weekend’s competition, we finally get to see Sam Sulek on stage. Will he live up to the hype, or will he return to his life as a fitness influencer and Youtuber? Only time will tell.
A Rising Bodybuilding Star
As we continue to adapt to modern times, social media has taken the bodybuilding world by storm. Gone are the days when bodybuilders used to be plastered in magazines. Now is the time for the rise of social media as it continues to shape what we see and do every day.
Over the past two years, Sam Sulek has caught the attention of over three million people. Even well-known names such as Chris Bumstead and Jay Cutler have taken note of his incredible success.
Many say that his physique reminds them of the days of bodybuilders like Dallas McCarver and Rich Piana. However, he’s still got a long way to go if he wants to reach their level of stardom and success.
Sulek grew up in Deleware, Ohio, where he began competitively diving for his local high school. In 2020, he joined Miami University, where he also joined the diving team while studying Mechanical Engineering.
At just 22 years old, Sulek has many prime bodybuilding years ahead of him. He carries around an exceptional amount of muscle mass with muscle maturity well beyond his years.
At 5′ 11″, he’s pretty tall for his age. Alongside this, the fact that he weighs around 240 pounds is hard to believe for someone so young. This is part of what makes him such a promising prospect in the bodybuilding world.
If you take a look at his YouTube and TikTok, you’ll find multiple videos of his daily routine and training. He states that he follows in the footsteps of old-school bodybuilders like Mike Mentzer by taking an ultra-aggressive training approach. However, many have criticized him, saying that he trains too heavily, lacks proper form, and relies on momentum.
Despite this, he continues to gain momentum as one of the brightest young prospects to enter the world of bodybuilding. Whatever he’s doing, it’s clear from his progress updates that it’s working. With this, we’re excited to see how he does at this weekend’s competition.
“I got the posing trunks, I got tanned scheduled. Finally, the long-awaited ‘when Sam is gonna oil up’ can be answered.”
Sam’s Competition Prep Grocery List
In recent weeks, Sulek has cleaned up his diet in preparation for the show. At the beginning of his video, Sulek said that he’s focusing on lean proteins during show week. While eating egg whites and rice cakes, he said that this is what’s mainly in his fridge.
He shared his current grocery list.
- 5 pounds lean ground beef.
- 5 cans chicken.
- 3 packs top-round boneless steak.
- 2 packs Deli Turkey.
- 4 containers gggs.
- Low-carb bread.
- Low-carb tortillas.
- Carb smart buns.
- 1 pack kraft cheese slices.
- Sugar-free ketchup.
- Light-fat mayo.
- Mustard.
- Cold brew coffee.
“I feel like my grocery trips are so sparse now. If I get a couple pounds of ground beef, a few tubs of egg whites, a couple of protein shakes, not for majority but sometime, it’s a helpful tool. It’s like I’m actually getting groceries at the rate of a normal dude.”
Conclusion
As his bodybuilding debut approaches, the hype surrounding Sulek’s physique continues to grow. If you look at his social media, he’s taken advice from top-level bodybuilders like Jay Cutler and Samon Dauda.
All eyes will be on Sulek’s debut this weekend as he takes to the stage for the first time. If he manages to win and progress to the Arnold Amateur, who knows how high he’ll rise. content Detail content Detail content
Frequently Asked Questions
Sam Sulek is an American YouTuber and fitness influencer who recently decided to properly pursue bodybuilding. His YouTube videos showing his trips to the gym and workouts have gained him over three million followers.
His recent preparation for his upcoming competition has made him somewhat of a sensation in the bodybuilding world. He has amazing genetics with excellent muscle insertions and striations. However, his training styles have been regularly criticized.
Before bodybuilding, Sam Sulek was a YouTuber who posted comedy videos online. Before this, he competed as a diver for his high school and his university in America.
The 2025 NPC Legends Classic provides a great starting point for Sam before the Arnold Amateur. Take a look at his progress pictures, and you’ll see that he has every chance of winning the event.
About the Author
Chris Marshall, MSc, PT Personal Trainer
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