QuintBeastwood: Self Coaching 101

In this episode of Unwracked, Andrew Berry and Kyle Wilkes sit down with IFBB Pro Quinton Beastwood for an in-depth conversation on self-coaching, training philosophy, offseason mistakes, and the mental battles that come with competing at the highest level of bodybuilding. Quinton opens up about narrowly missing wins, transitioning away from long-term coaching relationships, and why taking full control of his own prep taught him more than any previous season. He dives deep into his simple, hard training approach, nutrition strategies at over 300 lbs bodyweight, cardio in the offseason, and the lessons learned from competing across North America and Europe. The discussion also covers sleep, recovery, social media pressure, handling criticism, and what it really takes to pursue wins as a professional bodybuilder. Quinton closes with rapid-fire questions, favorite lifts, physique inspirations, and his goals moving forward. A must-watch for competitors, coaches, and anyone serious about bodybuilding longevity and performance. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 01:10 – Growing up in Toronto & getting into lifting 02:35 – Early progress, first show, and realizing his potential 04:00 – Rookie mistakes: diet, ego lifting, and injuries 05:20 – Influences: Men’s Physique vs Bodybuilding 06:40 – Early pro training & joining the HD training crew 09:00 – Brutal leg days, forced reps & training intensity 10:15 – Learning how pros actually train 11:15 – Current training style: bro split vs push/pull/legs 12:10 – “Keep it simple” philosophy in training 13:15 – Applying simplicity to nutrition & PED decisions 14:15 – Exercise selection & tracking progression 15:45 – Why Quinton decided to self-coach 17:25 – Too many opinions & prep decision fatigue 19:40 – Biggest offseason mistakes & starting prep too heavy 21:40 – Cardio in the offseason (daily approach) 23:15 – Carb cycling vs same-day nutrition 24:30 – Free meals, food discipline & balance 25:45 – Sleep issues, gaming, and fixing recovery 28:10 – What a “bad offseason” really looked like 30:55 – Current bodyweight, calories & macros 33:40 – Dieting as a 300+ lb bodybuilder 36:20 – Competing back-to-back shows & losing fullness 37:55 – Who helped him backstage during prep 39:45 – Past coaching disappointment & public criticism 43:45 – Expectations & goals for upcoming seasons 45:40 – Choosing shows: US vs Europe 48:00 – Favorite competitors & physiques 49:45 – Self-doubt, confidence & mental toughness 51:40 – Longevity in bodybuilding & learning from Samson 54:20 – Social media hate & handling negativity 56:25 – Rapid fire questions 59:10 – Favorite international show experience 01:01:15 – Sponsors & closing thoughts