In early December 2024, former Men’s Physique bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic detailed his new 4,000-calorie bulking diet to prepare for his return to Classic Physique. He has added mass since adopting Mike O’Hearn’s less rigid training techniques and shared the food and supplements he used to fuel that training.
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Breakfast/Pre-Workout
At 4 a.m., Hadzovic fuels up before training. Breakfast is high-calorie and easily digestible. Hadzovic has found that peanut butter cup-flavored cream of rice does the trick, saying, “This is what I and my clients eat before every workout. It’s carb-dense and light on the stomach.” He mixes that with 40 grams of protein powder and approximately 120 grams of banana.
Post-Workout & Meal 3
“You need carbs pre-workout and post-workout — the two most important times,” Hadzovic advised. Consuming higher-carb meals fuels performance and recovery while maintaining Hadzovic’s energy levels. Despite the higher calorie count, Hadzovic keeps fat content low.
- 200 grams of chicken
- 300 grams of white rice
- 100 grams berries
Pumps, Supplements, and Beef
Hadzovic uses chili sauce for a kick and pink salt for flavor. “Salt is crucial for pumps if you want better contractions in the gym,” Hadzovic shared.
With his meal, Hadzovic consumed 3,000 milligrams of omega-3 fish oil, multivitamins, diindolylmethane (DIM) for hormonal support, and various sexual health compounds. Hadzovic plans his meals every three hours from his post-workout meal.
“To make progress, you have to hit your macronutrient requirements and eat a large sum of food,” Hadzovic expressed.
A few hours later, Hadzovic switched his protein to 200 grams of lean ground beef, with 250 grams of potatoes and 50 grams of avocado. “[Red meat] is good for keeping you full, fuller muscle bellies, and natural creatine,” Hadzovic. He swapped white rice with potatoes for variety, which keeps him satiated.
“Steak and potatoes get you big; chicken and rice or fish and rice don’t do the trick,” Hadzovic asserted.
Meal Four and Dinnertime Refeed
Red meat, white meat, seafood, and egg whites are alternated in Hadzovic’s diet to prevent boredom. “I feel like the body finds the most efficient way to break food down, and you [stop getting] the most out of it,” he postulated. Though having a variety of proteins undoubtedly offers a wider range of nutrients.
- 200 grams of white fish
- 300 grams of Jasmine rice
Hadzovic concluded a day of eating with a refeed to expedite his bulk, opting for Asian cuisine to fit his macros.
“Find a local place that serves clean food; one free food item from a restaurant per week without breaking your diet,” Hadzovic advised. Dinner featured chicken Hibachi with steak, shrimp, salmon sashimi, a bowl of white rice, mixed veggies, and salad.
Hadzovic admitted to indulging in a weekly cheat meal of a burger, fries, and cheesecake.
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