Meet IFBB Pro Cory Lagasse

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Meet IFBB Pro Cory Lagasse

Details: Published on Monday, 18 February 2013 19:21; Written by Ian Lauer CSCS

With us today is MP IFBB PRO Cory Lagasse. Congrats on your success to date! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?

I needed a challenge. I wanted something to motivate me and push me harder with my training.

Can you tell us a little about the show in which you most recently competed?

The last show I competed in was the 2012 Houston Pro. It was the worst finish I’ve had in my Physique career. It was also my IFBB Pro debut. I was being compared to some of the best physiques in the business and mainly decided to compete because it was the last pro show of the year. I really wanted to see how I compared against some of the other big names in the business before I went into the offseason.

How did you feel after pre-judging?

Ultimately, I was disappointed. I had missed callouts, but I had to realize this was my first show in the IFBB and I would have more opportunities to compete and improve. It was a learning experience for sure.

How did you feel about the final results of the show?

Just like any other competitor on the stage, l felt that I should have placed better than I did. I do feel that the judges took what was presented to them and did the best they could to place the athletes accordingly. Everyone up there worked hard as hell to be where they were and you can’t take anything away from them.

What are your thoughts on the Men's Physique Division and what it may be able to do for your career?

The Men’s Physique division allows for such a wide range of possibilities for the athletes. I use this competitive division as a tool to help keep me in the best shape physically possible. It has led me to a sponsorship with Eat The Bear (ETB) Nutrition, which I am extremely grateful for. I don’t think there’s a better company to work with, and their supplements are truly top of the line. If other opportunities present themselves along the way, I would consider myself extremely fortunate.

Age: 24

Hometown: Waterbury, Connecticut

Current city: Waterbury, Connecticut

Years training: 8 years

Education: University of Connecticut BGS Degree

Occupation: Landlord at Lagasse Apartment Rentals (Family Business)

Favorite type of training: Strongman Events!

Favorite body part to train: Back

Favorite exercise: Circus Dumbbell Press

Rep range: Anywhere from 5-12 depending on the set/weight

Number of sets: 4-6

Typical workout duration: 1-2 hours

Training split: My training depends on how I feel and what will need more attention. I do not have a set routine and try to train the muscle groups that are least sore. Of course, I do allow enough recovery time for everything I train, and I will never over-work the muscles. I also try to plan out one day a week where I can specifically train strongman events such as the atlas stones, circus dumbbell, log press, husafell stone, yoke, etc.

Favorite supplement: ETB Cinnamon Bun Pure Isolate Whey Protein

What peaked your interest in training? Originally, I wanted to achieve a stronger, healthier look. I was extremely thin throughout high school, and really needed a change when I transitioned into college.

Who influences/influenced your training? My best friend was the one who offered his time and training for quite a few years. He started me up and motivated me to keep going. I then learned about a new gym opening up locally by none other than one of the World’s Strongest Men, Derek Poundstone. Being from the same neighborhood and watching his success throughout the years, I knew this was my opportunity to not only join this gym and learn from the best, but to hopefully advance my current physique and potential strongman careers.

Sports: Basketball and Baseball

Special interests: Strongman Events

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