The Truth About Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet - With Torre Washington

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2026

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

In many fitness spaces, particularly in the world of bodybuilding, it is widely believed that protein-dense animal foods are the only way to build significant muscle. But today’s guest is here to challenge conventional beliefs about what it takes to create a strong and muscular physique. Torre Washington is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and NASM-certified coach who has built a championship-level physique on an exclusively plant-based diet. He is also a speaker and a pioneer in the space of vegan athletics. Torre is passionate about helping others perform at a high level with an intentional lifestyle. In this interview, you’re going to hear about the details of Torre’s training regimen and nutrition plan. Specifically, you’ll learn how he got started in the world of bodybuilding, how his approach to protein and macronutrients has shifted over time, and what it takes to build a strong, healthy physique. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Torre Washington! In this episode you’ll discover: How Torre got interested in bodybuilding. (5:23) Why fitness allowed Torre to serve others. (13:14) The history of why Torre eats a plant-based diet. (20:54) How counting macros changed Torre’s results. (26:46) The high protein plant-based foods Torre added to his diet. (32:34) How embracing his age helped Torre in competitions. (34:48) What Torre’s workouts look like today. (42:14) The importance of building a mind-muscle connection. (43:59) What dropsets are, and their benefit. (57:19) The importance of adding recovery protocols into your routine. (1:04:11) Items mentioned in this episode include: Boncharge.com/model - Use my code MODEL for 15% off blue light blocking glasses! Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! Becoming a Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett - Read about injury prevention! Connect with Torre Washington Website / Facebook / Instagram / YouTube Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Bon Charge and Pique. Bon Charge carries the world’s largest selection of science-backed blue light blocking technology to enhance your sleep and overall wellness. Use my code MODEL at boncharge.com/model for 15% off blue light blocking glasses and more. Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.8	For more, visit The Model Health Show.com.
0:10.2	Welcome to The Model Health Show.
0:11.9	This is fitness and nutrition expert, Sean Stevenson,
0:14.1	and I'm so grateful for you tuning in to me today.
0:16.9	The legendary Jim Rohn said to take care of your body
0:19.9	because it's the only place you have to live.
0:23.7	We only get one and it is housing our spirit. It's housing our potential.
0:28.8	It's determining our ability to move and to create throughout this incredible world.
0:35.4	Our bodies are very, very special. It's a special gift. Now, of course,
0:39.6	we can have struggles with our bodies. Our bodies can act up. We can have expressions of pain and
0:47.2	dis-ease and disorder and dysfunction. But we have so much potential to craft our bodies, to change our bodies, even with that
0:57.6	expression of pain, that can be changed. If our heart is still beating, we have the capacity
1:02.1	to get better. And today's episode is about the intentionality required to build your body.
1:11.2	And we have one of the greatest examples today of what that really looks like
1:15.7	and the vast array of the potential expression of our bodies.
1:21.6	Some of the bodies that we might see today in popular media like Chris Hemsworth, for example,
1:32.9	a.k.a. Thor, this individual has had a major influence on the way that Chris Hemsworth trains and how he takes care of his body. This individual
1:39.8	has done this through a means that would seem to be impossible.
1:45.9	Now, one of the things that I really strive to do is to bring on a variety of voices
1:49.9	and a variety of perspectives within a context of reason, of evidence-based application as well.
2:00.4	And one of the things that is often dismissed is the potential
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