on episode 292 The Menace Podcast, Host Dennis “The Menace” James was joined by regular panelists Milos Saracev and Jose Raymond, and as they discussed the results of the 2026 Mister Big Evolution Pro, “The Mind” revealed his most suggestive student.
Jordan Hutchinson punched his ticket to the 2026 Mr. Olympia final by topping the open division at the IFBB Mr. Big Evolution Pro on July 6, followed by James Hollingshead and Saracev’s former client in second place. Lorenzo Leeuwe In the third. since retirement Former Mister Yugoslavia and Mister Universe Has built a reputation for being one of the most knowledgeable tutors on the competitive bodybuilding circuit. So, during the show, Dennis James wanted to know who was at the top of the class. “If you had to pick one person, Milos, throughout your career to not only coach but help, who was the person you’ve worked with the best so far?
Miloš Saracev says Hidetada Yamagishi was his best student
“I have to give it to Hidetada Yamagishi,” Sarasev revealed as his most suggestive 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 stage spanning nearly 20 years. Recently in 2023, he won the Masters Olympia in the 212 category. “Never complained,” The Mind reflected on his dynamics with Yamagishi. “Executed everything, you know? Twice (a day), six days a week.”
Saracev previously stated that he was impressed by Yamagishi’s ability after watching him at the 2006 Ironman Pro and invited him to come and train with him immediately after the show. “Hyde wasn’t planning on training,” The Mind said of that first meeting. “I took one of my Coliseum (gym) shirts, gave it to him and told him, let’s go. Straight into crazy leg training. Of course, with squats, super slow drop sets hack squats and of course, some huge sets!”
These bodybuilders formed one of the industry’s most successful partnerships, which serves as an important reminder that Milos Sarčev can work the same magic for 2026 Mr. Olympia contender, Hadi Chopan, as their newly formed partnership is booming.
To watch the full episode of The Menace Podcast on the Muscle & Fitness YouTube channel, where the crew also analyzes the latest bodybuilding trends, watch below.
