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Why Olympia Bodybuilders Use Recov Before Training | Terrence Ruffin, Wesley Vissers & Mike Sommerfeld

Why Olympia Bodybuilders Use Recov Before Training | Terrence Ruffin, Wesley Vissers & Mike Sommerfeld

on Jun 20 2026
What do Terrence Ruffin, Wesley Vissers, and Mike Sommerfeld all have in common before they train? Watch how three Olympia contenders incorporate Recov into their pre-workout preparation and why elite athletes focus on preparation before the first rep.
Mike Sommerfeld Coaches IFBB Pros Through Elite Bodybuilding Posing Practice

Mike Sommerfeld Coaches IFBB Pros Through Elite Bodybuilding Posing Practice

on Jun 17 2026
Watch Mike Sommerfeld coach IFBB Pro bodybuilders Oliver Prochazka, David Hrončok, Kuba Kolinek, and Tomas Sentinek through an elite bodybuilding posing session. Learn why mastering the details of posing can elevate physique presentation on stage.
Mike Sommerfeld's Preacher Curl Tip: The Small Adjustment That Creates Better Bicep Contractions

Mike Sommerfeld's Preacher Curl Tip: The Small Adjustment That Creates Better Bicep Contractions

on Jun 16 2026
Mike Sommerfeld shows IFBB Pro Kuba Kolinek a simple preacher curl adjustment that improves bicep contractions and highlights the importance of precision, activation, and training intent.
Kuba Kolinek & Mike Sommerfeld's Pre-Workout Pump Routine: Why Preparation Matters Before Every Workout

Kuba Kolinek & Mike Sommerfeld's Pre-Workout Pump Routine: Why Preparation Matters Before Every Workout

on Jun 12 2026
IFBB Pros Kuba Kolinek and Mike Sommerfeld know that performance starts before the first rep. Discover why preparation, targeted heat, and blood flow have become part of their pre-workout routine.
Mike Sommerfeld's Pre-Workout Routine: Why Elite Athletes Show Up Ready Before Leg Day

Mike Sommerfeld's Pre-Workout Routine: Why Elite Athletes Show Up Ready Before Leg Day

on Jun 09 2026
Elite bodybuilding performance starts long before the first rep. Discover why IFBB Pro Mike Sommerfeld includes Recov in his pre-workout routine and how preparation, muscle activation, and readiness can help athletes get more out of every training session.
IFBB Pro Mike Sommerfeld demonstrating elite training intensity

Why Elite Performance Starts Long Before the First Rep | Mike Sommerfeld's Approach to Preparation

on Jun 08 2026
Elite performance isn't built when the weight gets heavy. It's built in the preparation beforehand. Learn why IFBB Pro Mike Sommerfeld prioritizes preparation, muscle activation, and recovery before and after training.
Mike Sommerfeld and Neil Hill's Pre-Workout Routine for Shoulder Day | Recov

Mike Sommerfeld and Neil Hill's Pre-Workout Routine for Shoulder Day | Recov

on Jun 07 2026
Mike Sommerfeld and legendary physique coach Neil Hill don't leave preparation to chance. See why elite athletes use Recov before shoulder workouts, and how preparation and recovery have become essential parts of high-level training routines.
IFBB Pro Mike Sommerfeld Joins the Recov Family — Fueling His Olympia Prep with Plant-Powered Performance

IFBB Pro Mike Sommerfeld Joins the Recov Family — Fueling His Olympia Prep with Plant-Powered Performance

on Sep 16 2025
IFBB Pro Mike Sommerfeld, 2025 Arnold Classic Champion and 2024 Mr. Olympia runner-up, has officially joined the Recov Family as a sponsored athlete. Discover how he uses our plant-powered performance cream to fuel his Olympia 2025 prep.