IFBB PRO & Coach - Burak King | The Hero Project Podcast

From Injury to IFBB Pro | Mindset, Faith & Becoming #1

In this episode we sat down with IFBB Pro Burak King—a devoted father, entrepreneur, and top-tier bodybuilder just four weeks out from the Pittsburgh Pro. From his early football days to overcoming ACL injuries, Burak shares how pain, purpose, and faith shaped his rise in the sport of bodybuilding.

📍 Chapters
00:00 – Burak’s mindset: “You get to do this”
00:48 – Introduction: Who is Burak King?
02:00 – Burak’s origin: From Turkey to FAU football
03:30 – Two ACL injuries and discovering bodybuilding
05:00 – From depression to discipline: Replacing football with purpose
06:20 – Learning the science of bodybuilding nutrition
08:00 – Working with coach George Farah
09:10 – Overtraining vs strategic training
10:00 – Divine intervention & meeting Kai Greene
11:00 – Training intensity with Kai Greene
13:15 – Applying lessons to coaching his own clients
14:45 – Manifestation, faith, and believing you're #1
16:30 – Burak’s new champion mindset
18:00 – Lessons from Kai: Don’t skip the details
19:10 – Open-minded growth: Changing coaches & protocols
20:40 – Mental detachment from results
22:20 – Competing with yourself, not others
23:10 – Real talk: Burak’s daily routine & lifestyle
24:00 – Nutrition breakdown: Meal timing and gut health
28:00 – Why Burak is more than just a “trainer”
29:00 – Daily discipline: 3 sessions a day
30:00 – Eric Thomas quote that fuels his mindset
31:30 – Detaching from the outcome while staying driven
33:00 – What happens after the show? Bigger opportunities
36:00 – Coaching WWE Superstar Roman Reigns
38:00 – Possibility of branching into entertainment
41:00 – Gratitude, character, and what’s next for Burak

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