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2022 Sasquatch Pro Results
Here are the full results from the 2022 Sasquatch Pro!
The 2022 Sasquatch Pro took place on Saturday with the winners earning qualification to the 2022 Olympia. In the end, Ashley Kaltwasser and Rhea Gayle picked up victories in their respective divisions.
Kaltwasser is one of the top Bikini competitors in the world today. She finished third at the 2021 Olympia and will have a chance to compete on the biggest stage once again. This was not her first victory of the year. Kaltwasser earned her qualification already, winning the Golden State Pro and Legends Pro this year. She was also a top-three finisher during the Arnold Classic.
Gayle appeared at the Olympia last year and will return in December. This victory punched her ticket to the most important show of the year and she will look to improve upon her finish from 2021.
The full results from the show have been announced. Checkout the full breakdown of the event below, along with the official score cards.
2022 Sasquatch Pro: All Division Winners
Bikini: Ashley Kaltwasser
Figure: Rhea Gayle
2022 Sasquatch Pro Breakdown
Bikini
First Place – Ashley Kaltwasser
Second Place – Daraja Hill
Third Place – Marie-Eve Duchesneau
Fourth Place – Alessia Facchin
Fifth Place – Savannah Watchman
Sixth Place – Hope Harper
Figure
First Place – Rhea Gayle
Second Place – Autumn Cleveland
Third Place – Gabriela Consolmagno
Fourth Place – Brittanee Johnson
Fifth Place – Martina Yabekova
Sixth Place – Ashley Felperin
2022 Sasquatch Pro Official Score Cards
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Sasquatch Pro 2022. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
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2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Vladyslav Suhoruchko wins the 2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Bodybuilding Show.
The 2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Show took place on Sunday in Milan, Italy. The field was full of competitors from four divisions (Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Open, Bikini) looking to qualify for the 2022 Olympia. In the end, Vladyslav Suhoruchko headlined the event by winning the Men’s Open title.
Andrea Muzi entered the competition looking to perform well in his home country. The Italian bodybuilder was joined by Pasquele D’Angelo and Fabio Romagnolo. Muzi finished fourth at the 2022 California Pro back in May.
All eyes were onSukhoruchkomaking his return to the stage. The Ukrainian bodybuilder finished second during the Romania Muscle Fest Pro back in 2020 but has not competed since. He made improvements to his physique heading into the show and looked impressive on stage.
The full results from the event have been announced. Checkout the full breakdown from the show, along with official score cards.
2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Show: All Division Winners
Men’s Open: Vladyslav Suhoruchko
Classic Physique: Christian Zagarella
Men’s Physique: Jeffrey Darko
Bikini: Rukiye Solak
2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Show Breakdown
Men’s Open
First Place – Vladyslav Suhoruchko
Second Place – Mohamed El Eman
Third Place – Andrea Muzi
Fourth Place – Jamie Christian-Johal
Fifth Place – Roman Fritz
Classic Physique
First Place – Christian Zagarella
Second Place – Valeri Enchev
Third Place – Siem Goossens
Fourth Place – Abdullah Al Sairafi
Fifth Place – Richard Gyula Nagy
Men’s Physique
First Place – Jeffrey Darko
Bikini
First Place – Rukiye Solak
2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Show Official Score Card
Coming soon!
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Ramon Rocha Queiroz Says Chris Bumstead Is “Going To Get Surprised” At The 2022 Olympia
Ramon Rocha Queiroz believes he can compete with the three-time champion.
The Classic Physique division is growing year by year and it is because of the level of competition that keeps emerging. Chris Bumstead is the reigning three-time Olympia champion and one of the biggest stars in the sport. Bumstead believes he is destined for his fourth title but Ramon Rocha Queiroz has other plans.
Bumstead took the Olympia title away from Breon Ansley in 2019 and has not relinquished it since. Over the last three years, Bumstead has taken his brand to the next level and created something special. Queiroz is one of the fastest rising stars in the division and showed it off during recent competitions.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has referred to Classic Physique as “the future of bodybuilding.” This is because the preparation is different than Men’s Open. If the competition continues at this pace, Schwarzenegger might be right and that will show during the Olympia.
Photo via @ramondinopro INSTAGRAM
Ramon Rocha Queiroz Plans To “Surprise” Chris Bumstead
On a recent episode of OlympiaTV, Ramon Rocha Queiroz spoke on Bumstead’s comments that competitors are fighting for second place. Terrick El Guindy translated the statement from Queiroz that responded directly to the champ.
“Ramon said he disagreed with Chris Bumstead’s statement that all these guys are fighting for second, and he’s going to get surprised at the Mr. Olympia.
I’ve always been extremely strong with my arms, and that’s why my arms over developed, but right now he’s being a little more conscious of hitting the proper body parts.”
Terrence Ruffin is the reigning two-time Arnold Classic champion and has solidified himself as the No. 2 behind Bumstead over the last few years. This comes after Ansley reigned in the division, winning the Olympia two times. Queiroz is one of the up-and-coming talents in the division, along with Urs Kalecinski.
“The Classic Physique is still very volatile, and no one in that lineup can even win a show now besides us three. So even myself, you know, has to focus on yourself and stay on your game,” Terrence Ruffin said.
The 2022 Olympia will once again be an entertaining show in the Classic Physique division Ramon Rocha Queiroz has a strong physique and will be looking to surprise the field and upset Chris Bumstead.
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PNBA Rich Frye Lists the Benefits of Natural Bodybuilding at 57
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PNBA athlete Rich Frye lists the benefits he’s noticed from natural bodybuilding and staying drug-free.
Some bodybuilders choose to dope while others don’t. And those in natural bodybuilding leagues such as the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) league are prohibited from using drugs such as steroids. Although natural bodybuilders won’t be as muscular as bodybuilders that use performance-enhancers, staying natural has many benefits. PNBA Rich Frye lists the few benefits he’s experienced from natural bodybuilding at 57.
Rich Frye competed at 2021 Natural Olympia and placed 10th in the PNBA Men’s Bodybuilding Grand Master’s class. Rich Frye said:
“Living 57 years of age Natural Competitive Bodybuilder. Benefits of being drug free, I have no injuries, no joint pain, I have a healthy sex drive, my body works efficiently. No tricks or secrets, just consistent good nutrition and training.”
You can see his Instagram post below.
Natural Bodybuilding and Longevity
Rich Frye isn’t the only natural bodybuilder to tout the benefits of staying natural. Many other natural bodybuilders have lauded natural bodybuilders for their healing effects. For instance, the INBA PNBA hosts the 2022 International Battle Against Cancer, inspired by INBA PNBA athletes who have battled cancer, survived cancer, or have loved ones diagnosed with cancer. And some participants overcame their struggles with the ailment through natural bodybuilding.
Moreover, other natural bodybuilders have been able to stay in insanely good shape for decades and progressively compete at an elite level. For example, PNBA Hall of Famer Chad Martin acknowledges that there’s an anabolic window for the age that’s best for peak performance. However, he also points out that through staying “forever natural” and living a healthy and natural lifestyle free of drugs through proper training and diet, you can remain fit, healthy, and strong throughout life. He plans to compete in his 19th Natural Olympia this year.
Another PNBA athlete, Michael Ferencsik, a vegan and animal rights activist, says that you can do many things to raise your testosterone levels naturally before considering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). 2019 Natural Olympia Men’s Physique champion Joseph Ortiz says natural bodybuilding is the fountain of youth.
WADA
The INBA PNBA doesn’t take its drug testing lightly. They want to ensure the safety of their athletes and just competition. Therefore, the INBA PNBA vets all their athletes through the most prestigious drug testing guidelines for professional athletes, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
WADA variant labs will detect drugs that may go under the radar through other testing metrics. For example, that happened to last year’s former Women’s Bodybuilding Natural Olympia champ, Jill Kolivoski, before she failed a drug test administered by the INBA PNBA (while passing one in a separate league).
All INBA PNBA competitors who fail a drug test aministered at any time of the year, whether in-season or out of season, will be terminated from competing and have to give up their cash, prizes, and titles. Plus, they’ll be uploaded to the Hall of Shame.
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Answers: Will Red Meat Destroy Your Health? | The Mike O’Hearn Show
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Mike O’Hearn and Dr. Gabrielle Lyon believe red meat is important for long term health – and worry about the current generation being raised on less protein.
Compared to previous decades, non-meat diet culture is more popular than ever before. Whether it is due to moral, climate, or simply health reasons – many people are abandoning red meat from their diet (and even other meat-based proteins). Mike O’Hearn believes this is the wrong direction and has always considered red meat a super food. O’Hearn is obsessed with longevity in health in fitness – so his support of red meat is shocking in modern contexts considering that even Arnold Schwarzenegger has left red meat behind.
That’s why this week O’Hearn brought in an expert to help back up his support of a red meat diet. In Generation Iron and Barbend’s latest episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses the studies behind red meat and why it’s important for long term health – not a detriment.
If you’ve seen past episodes of The Mike O’Hearn Show, you’re likely already aware of O’Hearn’s stance on red meat. Counter to the rising popularity of non-red meat diets and even the growing popularity of full vegetarian and vegan diets – O’Hearn still values red meat. He has called it a super food on many occasions. And this isn’t just some past generation stubbornness. O’Hearn cares more about longevity while staying fit and muscular more than being unhealthy and a champion in the short term.
In fact, Mike O’Hearn believes that science doesn’t fully back up the concept that red meat is healthy. Modern social media (and even regular main stream media) held onto now-old studies villainizing red meat. Science has since changed and data shows that, when in combination with a healthy lifestyle, red meat is perfectly fine.
Helping him prove his point this week is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. With 17 years of education in health science, Dr. Lyon received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in family medicine.She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she studied vitamin and mineral metabolism, chronic disease prevention and management and the physiological effects of diet composition. Let’s jump into it.
“Nutrition has become a religion”
– Mike O’Hearn
Is Red Meat Unhealthy?
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon states that red meat is not scientifically bad for your health. Contrary to modern belief, she has researched many studies that are not able to absolutely prove the dangers of red meat. Looking even wider out to all meat – protein is a very essential nutrient in your diet. Not just for bodybuilders and athletes – but for all individuals.
Protein is vital for longevity in fitness and health. As is weight training well into middle age. The more on point you are with your diet throughout younger age (including protein) – the less likely you’ll see rehabilitating decline as you get over the hill. The same is true for consistent resistance training.
Why Do So Many Experts Warn Against Red Meat?
So why is there so much messaging against red meat today? Dr. Gabrielle Lyon talks about how modern fitness and health conversation has become distorted. With the new era of social media and constant information – group think can twist scientific data into a narrative.
The biggest factor behind the fear of red meat is the rest of your fitness lifestyle. Many nutrition studies are done to to represent the average person. So in that sense, many studies will mention that the average participant is sedentary. So while there may herhaps be risks behind red meat with a sedentary lifestyle – the same may not be true if you are consistently fit.
With that in mind, perhaps fearing red meat should be less of a concern. Instead, feat or a sedentary lifestyle should be a priority.
“There is no upper limit [for eating red meat].”
– Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
So Should You Eat Red Meat?
Ultimately, on an individual basis, perhaps red meat still isn’t best for you. It’s important to evaluate your lifestyle overall honestly. Mike O’Hearn can proudly claim to eat red meat and use it a super food. But that’s also because he is one of the most consistent bodybuilders to ever live. He lives his life as fit as possible. He also doesn’t over indulge. Too much of any substance is bad – no matter what it is.
You should also consider other factors outside of health. Perhaps you want to avoid red meat (or all meat) because of moral factors behind factory farming. Or perhaps the climate impact factory farming has on the environment. That’s totally fine. If that’s the past you choose – you should be extra focused on how you get your protein properly for longevity in your health.
Unfortunately, these worries can’t be pushed off until you are older. The most important time to be focus on being healthy is in your teens and twenties. What you do in your youth will have a direct impact on your health in older age. Rather than try and course correct after problems start occurring – start getting focused now so you can feel energetic and capable well past middle age.
Wrap Up
Towards the end of the interview, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses the difference between absolute risk vs relative risk determined by research studies. She states that most research on red meat and health only report on relative risk. This means that there is not a direct one to one connection between red meat and health decline.
There are many factors that go into your health and how your diet affects it. Mike O’Hearn and Dr. Lyon believe that red meat is not pure evil. It’s not an absolute risk to have in your diet. But too much red meat, like anything, can be healthy. Also, depending on your current lifestyle and past health issues, the decision to keep or drop red meat may change.
You can watch Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s full comments alongside Mike O’Hearn in the latest episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show above. Stay tuned every Friday for new episodes only on the Generation Iron Fitness Network or wherever podcasts are downloaded.
Nick Walker and Brett Wilkin Join Forces For Insane Leg Day Training
Nick Walker and Brett Wilkin build up their wheels in a massive leg day training collaboration.
Standout bodybuilders Nick Walker and Brett Wilkin recently joined forces for some epic leg day training. Both bodybuilders pushed each other to the next level and brought out the best in each other as they thrashed their wheels.
Looking to bring something different to the Olympia, Nick Walker has been pushing himself hard throughout his training camp. With challenges like Big Ramy, Hadi Choopan, Brandon Curry, and Hunter Labrada ahead of him, Walker has been pulling out all the stops. He’s been training with the best of the best to get himself prepared for the show, including his rival Labrada. Walker’s thought process is that training along side his rivals will bring out the best in both of them and make for a better competition.
Epic Team Up
This time around Nick Walker is training with the talented Brett Wilkin who has yet to qualify for the Olympia but has all the potential to do so. Both men trained legs with an epic intensity.
The video ya been waiting for!!!! Me and @brett_wilkin smashing legs together!!!!
You can really tell that Nick Walker pushed himself to the absolute limit. His post social media show that his legs look completely swollen with blood from the amount of work he put into the leg day training. Suffice it to say he’s focused on bringing some serious wheels to the Olympia stage.
All blood no lines, pump was serious!!!!!!
Luckily today we rest lol
A Match Made in Leg Day Hell
Brett Wilkin wasn’t one to be outdone. He put in just as much work during the leg day training as Nick Walker and from the sounds of things really did a number on himself. Both men apparently pushed each other past their limits and then pushed a bit more. You can tell a whole lot of muscle gains will be produced from this collaboration.
Got after some legs with the mutant @nick_walker39. We went in on this challenging each other and I know neither of us are walking much today ?. Looking forward to some more crazy training sessions ahead ?
It’s this kind of camaraderie, this kind of collaborative training that will ensure that we see these athletes become the best versions of themselves. While beefing and talking trash can certainly generate interest and sell tickets, by pushing each other to the next level, it ensures that the fans get the best show possible.
Brett Wilkins may have a bit more to go before he’s sharing the Olympia stage with the likes of Nick Walker. But he’s showing that he has the grit, determination, and the work ethic to potentially step on the Olympia stage this year.
What do you think of Nick Walker and Brett Wilkins teaming up for leg day training?
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Flex Wheeler Opened Up On Mental Health And Trauma During His Career: “I Was Very Dedicated To Trying To Take My Life”
Flex Wheeler reflected on many aspects of his bodybuilding career.
Bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler built a reputation on stage as one of the most conditioned and well-rounded competitors of all-time. He continues to work as a coach and trainer while being active in the gym himself. In a recent interview, Wheeler opened up about his mental health during competition years and other aspects of his career.
Wheeler was aesthetically pleasing during his career. He was unable to attain the elusive Sandow Trophy but is a four-time Arnold Classic champion. During his career, Wheeler had some battles with the likes of Ronnie Coleman and Dorian Yates. Following his career, he has dealt with health issues.
In 2019, Wheeler dealt with blood clots and kidney failure that led to his right leg being partially amputated. Wheeler also battled Covid-19 toward the end of 2021. He has dealt with different issues involving his back and shoulder as well.
In a recent episode of Cutler Cast, hosted by four-time Olympia champion Jay Cutler, Flex Wheeler opened up about some different topics involving his career.
Flex Wheeler Opens Up About Trying To Take His Life
The sport of bodybuilding can be taxing to some when taking the training and supplements into account. Wheeler admitted that he entered the sport with little background and kept improving as he trained.
“I didn’t know anything about bodybuilding, dieting or diuretics, so I took one deca for the show and tried to be the best. I didn’t hit the 90 percentile right away, but I kept getting better,” Flex Wheeler said
“I just emulated other greats, like Phil Hill, who had massive legs and did the splits, and I thought I could do it too, so I taught myself the pose.”
Flex Wheeler dealt with trauma over the course of his career and this led to him attempting to take his own life.
“The first time I tried to kill myself, I was very dedicated to trying to take my life. I look at pictures of myself smiling and I wish I loved myself more. The last time I was in a hospital was just so horrible. My heart did something eight times in a row and I was told I had to keep breathing or else I’d be taken off with the medication.”
Flex Wheeler Discusses “Dark Thoughts”
Flex Wheeler continued the conversation by explaining his thoughts that kept him from sleeping regularly.
“I couldn’t go to sleep because I had dark thoughts about dying. I wondered when people who passed away realized they were not here anymore. I realized I’m not hearing, I don’t want that, so I decided to live as hard as I can and embrace life, the pain and everything else.”
Unfortunately, Flex Wheeler knows he is not the only one who has had these thoughts. He explains how bodybuilders have confidence but many have been abused as children.
“Bodybuilders are often loaded with confidence, but the truth is that a lot of them have been sexually abused and beaten up as children. I fought in martial arts but I couldn’t bring myself to hit someone because I was afraid I would break their nose or ribs.”
Flex Wheeler might have never won an Olympia but he is one of the best Arnold Classic competitors of all-time and built an incredible career. Wheeler continues to be an inspiration to, not just those in bodybuilding, but all who listen to his words.
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Jerry Ward’s Wife Erin Merritt Details His Cause Of Death As A Pulmonary Embolism
Erin Merritt explained information revealed by medical examiners about Jerry Ward’s death.
Bodybuilder and IFBB pro judge Jerry Ward passed away in July. There have been new details shared about his death following information being received from the medical examiner’s office. Ward’s wife, Erin Merritt, shared the information via social media.
Ward began his bodybuilding career in 1994 the he earned his personal training certificate. He went onto work as a fitness model and dabbled in bodybuilding. Following his career, Ward began gaining attention as a commentator before working as a professional judge.
Jerry Ward became known for his outspoken natures, sharing his opinions on the sport of bodybuilding. While sharing the video, Merritt said that she was going it in “Jerry style.”
Erin Merritt: “I Finally Have Jerry’s Cause Of Death”
There was no cause of death revealed at the time but Merritt shared the information once she received it.
“The fact is the reason Jerry died is he died of a pulmonary embolism as a result of deep vein thrombosis. No, he did not have any surgeries. No, he was not on any long flights. No, he did not complain of any sort of calf or leg issue, there was nothing there. He was fine before he left on his trip on Tuesday,” Merritt said.
Merritt shared a video and wanted to give detail of Jerry Ward’s death because she believes that is what he would have wanted.
“I got a call from the medical examiner’s office yesterday and I finally have Jerry’s cause of death. And instead of everyone writing articles where everyone thinks they know how he died, and also, I’m not a doctor as an article also said, I want to give you some facts because that’s how Jerry liked to operate. Yes, he also had an opinion, but he liked to delve into facts.”
Erin Merritt Wanted To Avoid False Rumors Of Jerry Ward’s Death
Initially, the cause of death was a heart attack but there was no information shared. Because of how Ward was with his opinions and knowing his personality, Merritt wanted to be transparent and end potential rumors that could be false.
“He liked transparency. He wanted facts and he wanted people to know what happened whether he wanted to tell you or not. He always told you the truth and that’s the truth. So, I want to put this to rest.”
That was the only thing that kind of made sense or came to mind, but we now know it was PE. For those of you who know, they tend to be pretty deadly, and they hit like that, and you’re done. It brings me a little bit of comfort to know that he didn’t suffer.”
Erin Merritt confirms that Jerry Ward did collapse on the floor of his hotel room. He was found during a wellness check the morning after when he did not report for his normal duties for the show.
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Dorian Yates Leads Fitness Star Mike Thurston Through Intense Bodybuilding Leg Workout
Dorian Yates pushed Mike Thurston to failure with his latest leg routine.
Dorian Yates became known for his massive back during his time on stage. His overall passion and motivation in the gym built a championship physique. Yates continues to work in the gym and lead some intense workouts. Fitness star Mike Thurston joined Yates for an insane leg workout.
Yates won the Olympia title six consecutive times from 1992-1997. He is now 60 years old and maintains a shredded physique in retirement. Thurston has built a huge following on social media eclipsing millions of followers. This is not the first time that the two have gotten together, hitting a chest and bicep workout previously.
Below, checkout the full details of the workout between Dorian Yates and Mike Thurston.
Dorian Yates and Mike Thurston Leg Workout
Deep Wall Squat
The warmup portion of the workout was a deep wall squat. This was to stretch out the muscles before taking on some heavy weight. To get the most out of the warmup, you should keep your legs close together.
“You can feel the bottom of the glutes stretching. You’re just going to sit there for two minute. Well, I tend to do the static stretching more after the workout these days. When the whole body loosens up, then I’ll do some mobility movements with you.”
Lying Bent Over Knee Oblique Twist/Leg Raise Twist
The next exercise was done by swinging hips side to side. Dorian Yates led Mike Thurston through this part of the workout and demonstrated it himself.
“It’s working around your lower back and your glutes, it’s warming that up. Now we’ll start with the first one now.”
Leg Extension Machine
Following two exercises that could be categorized as warmups or stretches, Yates and Thurston hit the major parts of the workout. It began with the leg extension machine. Yates suggested that you remain standing following sets on this machine.
“If you sit still, you delay the recovery because you’re just sitting there and letting all the waste sit in your legs. If you move around a little bit and breathe.”
Dorian Yates explained that he does 10 minutes of cardio per week. Also, during leg day, Yates focuses on performing strong reps rather than a high number. This is why he focuses on reps before hitting failure.
Lying Leg Press Machine
The lying leg press machine is up next. This is an exercise that hits hamstrings, quads, and glutes. There are certain instances where legs can be hit all at once and this is one of those workouts.
“You’re going to get more out of this as far as quad work. You’re going to feel this a lot more. We’re not going to need to warm up too much, one or two sets to warm up, and then all-in.”
Yates is an advocate of warming up before workouts but he believes there is such thing as “excessive warmups.”
Hack Squat Machine
The hack squat machine is one of the best to activate the quads. To get the best out of this machine, it is beneficial to work slowly on the way down before exploding up.
“Find your foot position, it’s going to be dependent on your leg length generally. We’re going close yeah. Toes are bent out like that. We’re going to go down deep here.”
Prone Leg Curl
The penultimate workout was prone leg curls. This is another workout to hit hamstrings. Dorian Yates explained to Mike Thurston that he does not have to go to failure in every exercise.
“The lesson to be learned there is: you don’t necessarily need to go to absolute failure beyond failure with every single body part.”
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
To end the day, the duo hit barbell stiff leg deadlifts. The workout lasted close to an hour and both were exhausted at the end. Dorian Yates continues to be an influential name in bodybuilding and shared his wisdom with Mike Thurston during this workout. Now, others can take it on and see how taxing it can be.
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PNBA Angelica Bikini Pro 6-Year Natural Bodybuilding Transformation
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PNBA World Championships athlete Angelica shares a 6-year bikini natural bodybuilding transformation.
Many women avoid lifting weights and opt for cardio to transform their bodies. Still, countless women have had natural bodybuilding transformations where weightlifting was a key component of their transformation. Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) bikini pro Angelica is one of them.
Angelica recently shared her 6-year bikini natural bodybuilding transformation on Instagram. She stated (translated from Italian to English):
“The real change happens when
we accept our imperfection.
Only then, by recognizing it, can we begin to strengthen our weaknesses,
fortify them and thus make them armor.
That doesn’t mean eliminating them: more
it simply means protecting them.
And we protect them with our strength, whose real job is to support frailty.
An eternally incurable fragility, but which, if supported, does not break, it resists.
Like us, who no matter how fragile we are, by training, we learn not to give up.”
You can see her complete transformation below.
Angelica represented Italy at the World Championships. She competed in the INBA bikini division, receiving first place and earning a PNBA pro card.
World Championships
INBA PNBA World Championships took place in Florence, Italy, on June 25, 2022. It’s one of the major competitions and part of the Road to Natural Olympia series. Many INBA PNBA competitions have competitors from around the world, but the World Championships especially have many diverse athletes from different countries.
The World Championships is a show each athlete wants to place well in to put their country on the map for natural bodybuilding. And many prominent PNBA athletes competed at this event, including Kayla Rowling, Veronica Malloy, and Tommi Thompson.
Below is a full clip of Angelica performing at the World Championships.
Below is a GI-exclusive inside look from the World Championships.
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Natural Universe
Since the World Championships, the INBA PNBA also had another significant natural bodybuilding show, Natural Universe. Natural Universe took place in Tampa, FL, on September 2-3, 2022–the first prestigious natural bodybuilding show to be held here. Over 30 athletes competed this year, including past champions: Mike O’Hearn, Kiyoshi Moody, Philip Ricardo Jr., Michael Waddington, Rob Terry, and Ivan Puga. And each athlete had a chance to earn prize money, other prizes, PNBA Elite World Tour Points, and social media exposure.
Denny Kakos, INBA PNBA founder, started Natural Universe back in 1990. This was the same year he founded the PNBA. Ultimately, Kakos would love to see natural bodybuilding in the Olympics.
Next year, Natural Universe will be held in September in Bucharest, Romania. Until then, athletes are less than 12 weeks from the most significant natural bodybuilding show, Natural Olympia.
Natural Olympia takes place November 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. John Hansen was the first athlete to win the Men’s Bodybuilding Natural Olympia title in 1998. Now, it’s Paul Krueger who reigns as the Natural Olympia champ.
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