Burak King and Kai Greene are Sculpting Champion Delts for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro

[Kayce]

The Power Duo: Burak King Joins Forces With Kai Greene for Pittsburgh Pro Prep​

As the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro approaches, Turkish physique competitor Burak King is making waves with his meticulous preparation—and it’s no coincidence that Kai Greene, one of bodybuilding’s most influential icons, is at his side. After connecting in Boca Raton three years ago, the mentorship between Greene and King has evolved into a powerhouse collaboration. Today, King isn’t just an elite athlete—he’s also a sought-after coach, with none other than WWE Superstar Roman Reigns on his client roster.

This article breaks down Burak King’s complete shoulder training methodology, revealing the high-volume, high-intensity strategies that define his deltoid development under Greene’s guidance.

Burak King's Complete Deltoid Workout Routine​

Exercise List and Repetition Scheme​

Exercise	Sets	Reps	Targeted Area
Bent-over Barbell Rows	4	20	Rear delts, traps, upper back
Bent-over Shoulder Raises	3	20	Rear delts
Standing Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise	4	20	Side delts
Standing Dumbbell Front Raise	3	20	Front delts
Upright Barbell Rows	3	20	Front and side delts
Arnold Press	3	12	All heads of the delts
Seated Dumbbell Press	3	20/15/12	Front delts
Smith Machine Seated Barbell Press	4	20	Side delts

Key Principles:​

• Progressive Overload: Weight increases every set.
• Short Rest Periods: Minimal downtime to maintain muscle tension.
• Time Under Tension: Each rep is slow, controlled, and focused.
• Volume: High rep counts dominate the session.
• Execution: Supersets and giant sets drive blood flow and hypertrophy.

High-Volume Shoulder Training Philosophy​

Burak King’s approach centers on a detailed anatomical attack on each section of the shoulder—the posterior, lateral, and anterior deltoids. Inspired by Kai Greene’s philosophy of “muscle-mind connection,” King doesn’t just lift; he sculpts with intent.

“We start with the rear delts and work our way around,” King explains. “Elbows high, bar to the neck—it’s all about contraction and control.”

This structured order enhances muscle symmetry and fullness:

• Posterior Delts: Targeted first to ensure activation while fresh.
• Lateral Delts: Worked extensively to widen the physique.
• Anterior Delts: Finished off with pressing movements that mimic stage poses.

Secondary Muscles Hit in the Routine​

Though deltoid-focused, this intense session also taxes:

• Biceps and Triceps
• Upper Chest
• Lats and Rhomboids
• Trapezius

This makes the workout not just a shoulder builder, but a total upper-body hypertrophy protocol.

Training With Purpose: Lessons From Kai Greene​

Kai Greene’s influence extends beyond reps and sets. His coaching has instilled a mindset of purposeful intensity, something Burak King now embodies.

“Everything is high volume. We don’t just move weights—we create tension and focus with every rep,” says King.

This isn’t recreational training. It’s deliberate physique architecture, designed to dominate stages like the Pittsburgh Pro and Olympia.

Burak King: From Underdog to IFBB Contender​

Burak King has gone from admirer to equal. With 15 competitions under his belt and an Olympia appearance in 2022, he’s no longer chasing greatness—he’s living it.

As we approach the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, King’s disciplined execution, amplified by Greene’s wisdom, puts him in prime position to dominate the stage. This partnership is more than just athlete and mentor—it's a signal to the bodybuilding world that detailed, intelligent programming still reigns supreme.

If you want delts like granite and the conditioning of a stage-ready pro, this is the blueprint. Train like King. Train like Greene. Train with purpose.

 

[MindlessWork]

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