In episode 292 threat podcast, host Dennis “The Threat” James was joined by regular panelists Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond, and as they discussed the results of the 2026 Mr Big Evolution Pro, “The Mind” revealed their most nominated student.
Jordan Hutchinson won the IFBB Mr. Open on July 6. Big Evolution Pro, runner-up James Hollingshead and former client Sarsev, qualified for the finals of Mr. Olympia 2026. Lorenzo Leuve in the third. Since retirement, former Mr. Yugoslavia and Mr. Universe He has earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable coaches in the competitive bodybuilding circuit. So, during the show, Dennis James wanted to find out who was in the class. “If you had to pick one person, Milos, throughout your career … not just coaching but helping, who was the guy you always worked with?
Milosh Sarchev says that Hidetada Yamagishi was his best student
“I have to give it to Hide (Hidetada Yamagishi),” Sartsev revealed of his most recommended student. The legendary bodybuilder, who was the first Japanese competitor to enter the Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic competitions, has had a long and successful career on the scene spanning nearly 20 years. Already in 2023, he won 212 Olympic Masters categories. “Never complained,” The Mind reflected on his dynamic with Yamagishi. “Done it all, you know? Twice (a day), six days a week.”
Sarchev previously commented that he was impressed with Yamagishi’s potential after seeing him at Ironman Pro in 2006 and invited him to train with him shortly after the show. “Hiding wasn’t the plan,” The Mind said of that first meeting. “I grabbed one of my Koloseum (gym) shirts, handed it to him, and said let’s go. Straight into a crazy leg workout. Of course, with squats, squats, super slow drop set hack squats, and of course, some huge sets!”
These bodybuilders have gone on to form one of the most successful partnerships in the industry, an important reminder that Milos Sarcev can work the same magic for 2026 Olympia contender Hadi Chupan as their fledgling partnership blossoms.
Check out the full episode of The Menace Podcast on the Muscle & Fitness YouTube channel, where the crew also breaks down the latest in bodybuilding.
