West Coast Update with Eric Broser - Silvio Samuel

"The Mecca of Bodybuilding" Gold's Gym, Venice, may be temporarily closed down, but the "Lift Must Go On!" IFBB Pro, Silvio Samuel, aka, "El Matador," and his coach, Eric "Merlin" Broser, grab an intense chest and shoulder workout at a private gym in beautiful Marina del Rey, California.

Silvio, who has won three pro shows and placed as high as 5th in the Arnold Classic and 7th at the Olympia is well-known for beating far larger competitors with his beautiful symmetry, outstanding lines, and conditioning that few have been able to achieve. After several years away from the sport, Silvio made a comeback in 2019 and for the first time ever, found himself at the bottom of the pack. Rather than letting that discourage him, Silvio reevaluated his approach and decided to join forces with a new coach - Eric Broser. The two have been working together for the last 10 weeks at Gold's Gym in preparation for the St. Louis pro.

However, those plans were squashed when the Coronavirus pandemic shut down all NPC/IFBB competitions until further notice. Silvio and Eric look at this as a just another obstacle to be fought through and overcome, remaining in "prep" and ready to strike when the time comes.

Silvio Samuel

Sil and I have known each other a few years. We met at Gold's. Always been a fan of his physique. He made a lackluster comeback to the stage in 2018 and 2019. He watched how I train other clients and became interested in my methods. After placing very low at the Cal Pro in 2019 I sat next to him in the audience and we talked. He was in tears because he was used to being a top guy and now barely got looked at. I told him that if he ever wanted my help to just ask. At the end of 2019 he came to me and asked me to take over his training and diet, even though he never let anyone handle both aspects before. I agreed and we started working together with the ultimate goal of getting him back to the Olympia stage. 

Silvio Samuel

I have mainly changed his training from a more ballistic and loose style to a more controlled technique using various methods via my specialized protocols - SPEC™, FTX2™, ESPX2™ and PRRS™. I also made his diet much more strict and progressive, with a much closer watch over his macronutrients.

He is so far thriving on my program, holding more muscle than ever before while leaning out more and more each week.

More in Other

Alles ansehen
  • Dennis WOlf Q&A

    Dennis WOlf Q&A

    We catch Dennis Wolf for an on the spot Q&A with some of the inner team and friends here at destination.

    Weiterlesen
  • Community Spotlight: Jay Marcus - The Bodybuilding Barber

    Community Spotlight: Jay Marcus - The Bodybuilding Barber

    Jay Marcus found our community and very quickly there after our community found him.

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Austin Karr

    West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Austin Karr

    Eric Broser meets Austin Karr for a catch up.

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Eric Frapwell

    West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Eric Frapwell

    Eric Broser touch base with Bakersfield based competitor and trainer Eric Frapwell.

    Weiterlesen
  • Eliminating Distractions To Get The Job Done | February Monthly Recap

    Eliminating Distractions To Get The Job Done | February Monthly Recap

    For our community February was full of inspiration and left many filled with a new motivation.

    Weiterlesen
  • A Decade Long Relationship

    A Decade Long Relationship

    Check out the faceelift on our door in Stockholm, and learn about a decade long relationship with the installer.

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Mark Durando

    West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Mark Durando

    Eric Broser meets Mark Durando for a catch up.

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Rashaad Brooks

    West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Rashaad Brooks

    Eric Broser catching up with Rashaad Brooks

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update With Eric Broser - George Thibault

    West Coast Update With Eric Broser - George Thibault

    Eric Broser unterhält sich mit IFBB Pro George Thibault

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Mark "Superman" Durando

    West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Mark "Superman" Durando

    Eric Broser trifft auf Mark "Superman" Durando

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Big Moe Burgess

    West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Big Moe Burgess

    Eric Broser ist mit Moe Burgess unterwegs

    Weiterlesen
  • IFBB Pro Zhang Chengrui from China

    IFBB Pro Zhang Chengrui from China

    Wir treffen auf unseren 22 Jährigen IFBB Pro Zhang Chengrui, aus China. Hör dir an, was er zu sagen hat.

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update with Eric Broser - Dave Hughes

    West Coast Update with Eric Broser - Dave Hughes

    Eric Broser catching up with IFBB Pro Dave Hughes.

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Toto Djong

    West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Toto Djong

    Eric Broser catching up with IFBB Pro Toto Djong.

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Luca

    West Coast Update With Eric Broser - Luca

    Eric Broser catching up with IFBB Pro Luca Penazatto.

    Weiterlesen
  • West Coast Update with Eric Broser - Silvio Samuel

    West Coast Update with Eric Broser - Silvio Samuel

    Eric Broser has been in the industry for more than two decades. He is a former natural professional bodybuilder and today he is training some of the best.

    Weiterlesen
Feel free to provide any description you would like related to current problem. It will help us with further investigation of this problem.