{"id":24832,"date":"2026-07-16T06:10:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=24832"},"modified":"2026-07-16T06:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:10:38","slug":"166-daniel-kubik-2x-natural-pro-bodybuilding-world-champion-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=24832","title":{"rendered":"166: Daniel Kubik &#8211; 2x Natural Pro Bodybuilding World Champion (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast. Joining us today for a Part 2 is the Natural Titan Daniel Kubik! Daniel is a 2x Natural Pro Bodybuilding World Champion, trainer, and coach.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/@longevitymuscle?utm_source=profile-page\">Longevity Muscle on Substack<\/a> for exclusive access to <b><em>Longevity Muscle Magazine<\/em><\/b>. Support the show and receive additional benefits like written articles, monthly Q&amp;A&apos;s and more!<\/p>\n<p>00:32 Intro &#8211; Daniels Trip, Training &amp; Updates<br \/>02:25 Upper body pull day explained<br \/>04:22 Straight sets vs. Pyramid Sets<br \/>06:25 Top set, back off set (when why &amp; how)<br \/>10:31 Daniel\u2019s ideal approach for isolations exercises<br \/>13:14 Frequency vs. progression relationship<br \/>17:32 Set volume explained &#8211; how many working sets?<br \/>18:05 Cycling rep ranges<br \/>18:29 How often does Daniel Kubik train?<br \/>19:30 The hidden benefits of cycling rep ranges<br \/>23:27 CNS relationship to heavy vs. Light loads for advanced athletes<br \/>26:22 Low reps and progression &#8211; Daniel speaks facts<br \/>33:02 The skill required for low reps vs. High reps<br \/>34:52 Exercise execution considerations<br \/>38:37 The reality of high reps vs. Low reps<br \/>42:39 Rob Hope on ultra low rep training &#8211; how and why<br \/>46:58 The UNTOLD reality of training for max gains &amp; longevity<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for listening! 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