THE COACH

Ronan Costa, the coach behind Physique Method

Ronan Costa founded Physique Method and wrote the programs in the app. He's a bodybuilding coach, an IFBB Elite Pro athlete and the 2023 Mr Universe Men's Physique Australia Overall Champion.

Ronan Costa

Highlights

  • Mr Universe Men's Physique Australia Overall Champion, 2023
  • IFBB Elite Pro
  • 19 documented placings and 9 first-place or overall titles across Brazil and Australia
  • 10+ years competing
  • Clients in 50+ countries

Competition record

Winning the 2023 Mr Universe Men's Physique Australia Overall title earned Ronan his pro card. He has also won multiple Australian national and state titles, competing in Brazil from 2016 to 2017 and in Australia from 2021 to 2025.

A few of his first places:

  • 2023 1st O'Mara Classic Novice and Open
  • 2023 1st NSW Nationals Novice
  • 2023 1st NSW Open
  • 2025 1st NSW State Novice (IFBB Pro League)
  • 2025 1st NSW Nationals Novice (IFBB Pro League)

See his full record on rccostapro.com/en/awards.

The programs in the app

Ronan wrote the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced programs. Beginner is on the Free plan, which is free forever. Intermediate and Advanced are on Pro, where you can customise exercises, sets and targets.

Ronan's training programs in the Physique Method app

Guided Training adds a coaching intake, a split you choose and structured progression, with full Pro access. If you're preparing for a bodybuilding show, Competition Prep is the stage-focused option.

The Free plan is free forever. Start free. Try Pro free for your first month.

Coaching with Ronan

For 1:1 personal training, online coaching or competition prep with Ronan, head to rccostapro.com. His profile is at rccostapro.com/en/ronan-costa.

Questions

Who created Physique Method?

Ronan Costa, a bodybuilding coach and IFBB Elite Pro athlete. He was the 2023 Mr Universe Men's Physique Australia Overall Champion, and he wrote the programs in the app.

What is Ronan Costa's coaching background?

Ronan has competed in bodybuilding for more than 10 years, in Brazil and Australia, and has coached clients in 50+ countries. His 2023 Mr Universe Men's Physique Australia Overall title earned him a pro card. He offers 1:1 personal training, online coaching and competition prep through rccostapro.com.

Where can I see Ronan Costa's competition record?

The full record is at rccostapro.com/en/awards. It lists 19 placings, including 9 first-place or overall titles, from shows in Brazil and Australia.