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Hany Rambod Gets Serious About Year-Round Steroids Use: “You’re Going To Die Younger”
Beyond training Phil Heath, Hany Rambod is also currently coaching the reigning 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford (who just might be moving up to the Men’s Open someday soon). Rambod also helped train the much hyped Hadi Rambod during his transition into Men’s Open at the Mr. Olympia.
After a small hiatus from the podcast, Hany Rambod returned with a truly powerful episode released on May 5th, 2022. In the episode, Rambod focused less on training techniques and coaching insight. Instead, he focused on the long list of deaths in the pro bodybuilding community. Particularly the young athletes who passed away tragically too soon.
Most recently, the sport was crushed to learn that Cedric McMillan passed away at 46 years old. This came shortly after the passing of Bostin Loyd, who was only 29 year old and openly admitted to testing mass amounts of PEDs on his body. Sadly, these deaths were just the tip of the iceberg as many, many young athletes have passed over the past two years. This also includes former Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden and beloved Men’s Open pro bodybuilder George Peterson.
Truly, these deaths have been weighing heavily on those in the bodybuilding community. And it appears that Hany Rambod is one of them. Which is why in his comeback episode of his podcast he jumped into detail about steroid use and health in bodybuilding. You can watch the full episode below:
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Hany Rambod gets candid about bodybuilders who do year-long cycles
While Hany Rambod is no stranger to the fact that steroids are frequently used in bodybuilding – he also wants to warn about the abuse side of PEDs that have become increasingly normalized in modern bodybuilding.
Rambod used Bostin Loyd as a key example of this. Loyd’s death, at an extremely young age, is representative of the problem that is happening in the sport today.
“People really need to understand that these are short term fixes and that’s all it is. You cannot sit there and take gear perpetually and think that it’s going to be okay. It’s not. You’re going to have long-term health consequences that could be in the very short-term majorly catastrophic health consequences. People used to have problems when they were in their fifties and sixties, and they’ve been geared up for a long time and they didn’t take care of their blood pressure, didn’t take care of all these other issues and end up having a heart attack and passing away in their fifties or sixties.
Now, you got guys in their 20s that are passing away! How old was Bostin Loyd? I think he was 29 years old and he’s another guy from the bay area. “At the end of the day, the kid just abused.”
Hany Rambod continues to explain that steroids is, in some ways, an inevitable part of bodybuilding competitively. However, Rambod echos what others have said about waiting as long as possible before using PEDs. See how far your body can be pushed naturally – and then jump into PEDs when you are older, understand your body more, and are more mature.
He continues:
“Look. If you’re listening to this podcast, and you’re thinking of contemplating taking drugs. You should really consider the consequences. Turn around and say, how old am I? Do I want to work within my genetic potential? If so, let me wait until I’m in my mid 20’s before I gear up. If that’s something you decide to do when you’re 22, 23, 24…then you should do it. Then, you’re a little bit more mature.”
“This isn’t just for Trenbolone, steroids, I’m talking about when it comes to anything. Even when it comes to these peptides now, they’re big. SARMS and shit. All this stuff. When you’re older, you’re going to be older and a little more wiser and you’re going to be able to make better decisions when as you become older. But when you’re young and you’re doing these types of things, you just haphazardly don’t think about the consequences and the repercussions of your actions.”
Hany Rambod also reflected back at his time training Dallas McCarver. In some ways, McCarver was the first majorly shocking young death in the modern industry. Rambod reveals that Dallas McCarver was weighing in at 345 pounds at the time of his death. This was after Rambod stopped training him – as he stated he would only let McCarver push up to 285 pounds under his watch. On top of this, autopsy reports later revealed that his heart was three times the size of an average adult.
To see how much farther Dallas McCarver pushed his size truly angers Hany Rambod. He’s angry how far and fast young athletes are willing to push drug use and size – to the point where it has led to tragic young deaths:
“It’s like, I buried a lot of that anger, a lot of that emotion because honestly, I don’t even want to see myself get that angry but I am. I’m angry and very disappointed out there with what I’ve seen.” It’s time for people to realize that…you know, the rides gotta stop. The rides gotta stop.”
Hany Rambod truly gets passionate during this episode while discussing a powerfully sad situation that is arising in the sport. Rambod joins a growing chorus of experts, athletes, and coaches that are publicly warning young bodybuilders about the dangers of steroid and PED abuse.
Perhaps this is the start of a sea change in how the next generation will handle drug use in bodybuilding. However, it’s truly sad that these deaths had to occur at all. While many of the deaths cannot be directly connected to steroid use – it’s clear that health is on the minds of many in the industry. The main message: prioritize your health over being the best bodybuilder in the world. At the very least – when it comes to PED use.
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INBA Bodybuilder Explains Why More Volume Doesn’t Mean More Muscle
Image via Instagram @joshua.builds
INBA Classic Physique competitor Joshua dives into why doing more sets isn’t always better for more muscle.
Many lifters focus more on the volume–sets, reps, and exercises–of their workouts than they do their intensity. Although volume is essential to good muscle growth, how hard you perform your workouts is paramount. International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) Classic Physique competitor and coach Joshua explains why.
According to Joshua, despite their questioning, he starts all of his clients with low volume. The theory is that he wants his clients to focus on quality and recovery. Joshua believes that if your intensity is high and your workout form is good, you won’t benefit from any more volume. Joshua stated (translated from Dutch to English):
“First make sure your execution is good, then make sure you train intensively enough and milk this as much as possible, you will see that you need less than you think when these are on-point.”
Nevertheless, Joshua says if you feel like you have room for more volume after perfecting your form and pushing yourself to high intensity, then you can add more volume.
Below is Joshua’s full IG post.
Volume Vs. Intensity for More Muscle
Both volume and intensity are essential for muscle growth. However, once you perform enough volume to stimulate the muscle-building process, keeping your exertion high is more important instead of adding more volume. Now, that’s not to say that higher volume won’t yield additional results. On the contrary, many advanced lifters, especially bodybuilders, add more volume to their workouts to maximize muscle mass.
That said, keeping your workout intensity high is necessary before adding more volume to your workouts. Otherwise, you will only hurt your recovery by adding more volume instead of adding more muscle mass. Recovery is vital to building muscle, so you want to ensure you avoid overtraining, which too much training will do.
Moreover, how strong you are is strongly correlated with how much muscle you have. Typically, the heavier the weight you can lift, the more muscle mass you have. Therefore, your focus should be on using the heaviest weight you can do in a given rep range before adding more sets and exercises to your plan.
2022 INBA PNBA International Battle for Cancer
This upcoming Saturday, May 28, 2022, will be the INBA PNBA’s next bodybuilding show, the INBA PNBA Pro/Am International Battle Against Cancer. The show is presented by Diana Kakos, the CEO of the INBA PNBA, and will take place in Corona, CA. The event transpired among INBA PNBA athletes who have battled cancer, survived cancer, or have loved ones diagnosed with cancer. Generation Iron will cover the show and highlight some of the athletes’ inspirational stories.
Final Word
The volume and intensity of your workouts are essential to reaching your physique’s full potential. However, it’s more important to push yourself on your exercises via using a heavy weight and doing the most reps you can do in a given rep range with that weight before adding volume to your workouts.
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Jacked Factory Authentic Whey Protein Powder Review
Get the most out of your muscle building with this fast absorbing and great tasting whey protein.
Product Overview
There are so many protein powders out there. It can be overwhelming. Everyone claims that they have the healthiest, or that they have the most effective, and for those more bold folks, that they have the absolute best. But it can be hard to sift through all the nonsense to really find out who is telling the truth. And it may not seem fair, but with a market so saturated, that just means more choices for the consumer. Jacked Factory Authentic Whey is a great choice given its ability to help boost growth and recovery while also being from a reputable company.
A protein powder worth your time and money should be working for you in a number of ways. The most important thing to remember is that you need to make sure the protein is coming from a quality source for this affects both health and performance. Muscle growth, recovery, and weight management are some of the key benefits received from a protein powder, all things we as athletes need to prioritize the most.
Jacked Factory Authentic Whey Protein Powder is a fast absorbing and easily digestible protein powder great for muscle growth and recovery.
Jacked Factory is a great supplement company who fully understands the needs of athletes and what it takes to succeed at the highest level. As a result, they deliver the most premium, hard-hitting, and effective supplements on the planet. With products formulated using science-backed ingredients, all of their products are made with honesty and the idea of fueling your fitness journey. Transparency is key, especially for your gains, and Jacked Factory takes this very seriously.
Jacked Factory Authentic Whey Highlights
Jacked Factory Authentic Whey Protein Powder is a great tasting and fast absorbing protein powder that is easily digestible for ease on your stomach. A great mix of whey isolate and whey concentrate, this protein supplement is great for those looking to increase muscle growth for lean muscle mass and enhance recovery. Produced through a state-of-the-art filtration process, this whey protein is low in fat and carbs while being high in protein.
Although it is low in sugar as well, no taste is sacrificed. This protein supplement has great flavors to choose from and settles in at an affordable price of $29.99 for 30 servings. This means that each serving is just under a dollar, giving you a great price per serving.
Ingredients
Whey Protein Concentrate: Great for those looking to bulk and pump themselves with protein. This will enhance muscle growth and recovery and contains some carbs and fat to give you a good intake (1).
Whey Protein Isolate: A more filtered form of whey, this is great for those looking to cut since it filters out the carbs and fat, leaving a high protein supplement. This is also effective for muscle growth, recovery, and weight loss (2,3).
Other Ingredients
Natural & Artificial Flavors, Himalayan Rock Salt, Sucralose, Stevia Extract
Calories
120
Protein
24g
Carbs
1g
Fat
2g
Sugar
1g
Flavors
Vanilla, Chocolate, Fruity Cereal Splash, Salted Chocolate Caramel, Orange Ice Cream
Number Of Servings
30
Price, Flavors & Effectiveness
Jacked Factory Authentic Whey is a great protein powder for those who want a concentrate and isolate blend that works for building muscle, enhancing recovery, and assisting with those weight management goals. With 30 servings per container, one scoop of this protein powder will deliver a great source of protein so you see effective gains.
Flavors for this protein supplement include Vanilla, Chocolate, Fruity Cereal Splash, Salted Chocolate Caramel, and Orange Ice Cream.
Pros
Mix of whey isolate and concentrate great for a host of benefits
Fast absorbing and easy to digest
Honest and clean process
Low in sugar
Cons
Does contain artificial sweeteners
May lack certain digestive enzymes to make digestion even more smooth
Price: $29.99
Who Should Use & How Best To Take
People who should buy this protein powder are those who want a great source of protein from a reputable company. Jacked Factory makes supplements great for all and this protein powder is a nice addition to anyone’s supplement routine trying to build muscle and ensure more efficient recovery.
Jacked Factory recommends taking one scoop of this protein supplement after working out. They do say as a dietary supplement, it can be consumed 1-4 servings per day to fill your protein intake, however, it is always advised to talk with a doctor or expert if you have further questions or concerns.
Check out our list of the Best Protein Powders to see where Jacked Factory Authentic Whey landed!
Overall Value
Jacked Factory Authentic Whey is that protein powder you need if you are looking to build muscle and see gains. While the market may be saturated, Jacked Factory knows what athletes need to see real success and works hard to make that a reality. What you are really getting is a great whey isolate and concentrate blend designed to deliver benefits to improve your health and performance. Try Jacked Factory Authentic Whey today and give yourself a chance to see real results.
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References
West, D.; et al. (2017). “Whey Protein Supplementation Enhances Whole Body Protein Metabolism and Performance Recovery after Resistance Exercise: A Double-Blind Crossover Study”. (source)
Cooke, M.; et al. (2010). “Whey protein isolate attenuates strength decline after eccentrically-induced muscle damage in healthy individuals”. (source)
Pal, S.; et al. (2010). “Effects of whey protein isolate on body composition, lipids, insulin and glucose in overweight and obese individuals”. (source)
Gervonta Davis vs Rolando Romero Promises to Produce a Devastating Knockout
Who will come out on top in the Gervonta Davis versus Rolando Romero match?
Gervonta Davis versus Rolando Romero is a clash that boxing fans have been clamoring to see. Romero has done an excellent job to build up this fight. He has trash talked his way all the way to the bank with this one and it makes for a compelling storyline: can he actually back it all up. While he doesn’t possess the same kind of experience as Davis, what Romero does have is an unorthodox style and the power to make things difficult for his rival. The reigning WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta “Tank” Davis has allowed his work to speak for itself inside the ring. No brash talk, no antics, just sheer explosive power that has rendered 24 of his 26 opponents unconscious.
The Analysis
Rolando Romero
As far as his boxing acumen, Rolando Romero does not possess the prettiest technique. What he does bring to the table, though, is sheer power. Romero’s most dangerous technique is definitely his left hook. In many of his matchups, his left hook is the deciding factor in the bout. If he’s able to land cleanly with his left hook, he marries it with his right hand, a devastating combination of blows.
With that said, he also finds himself out of position many times. Romero’s footwork leaves much to be desired. With less experienced opposition able to out position him in the middle of a 50-50 exchange in the pocket, it’s clear that Romero will have some difficulties dealing with Davis should he decide to trade. At the same time, trading with Davis could be Romero’s best chance at victory. If he’s going to be able to defeat Davis, he’ll have to rely on that awkward style and powerful left-hand hook. He more than likely won’t be able to catch Davis out in space, so a trade in the pocket could potentially benefit Romero if he catches Davis off guard.
Gervonta Davis
When most people bring up Gervonta Davis, they often talk about his power. He definitely has blistering power and speed to go along with it, but what makes him most dangerous is his ability to adapt on the fly. If Davis isn’t able to knockout his opponent, which he’s been able to 24 out of 26 times, he’ll instead decide to use his ring generalship. Davis will move around the squared circle and dictate the pace with a strong jab, picking his shots as needed.
What also cannot be understated is Gervonta Davis’ ability to counter. Davis was able to catch Leo Santa Cruz off guard as he walked him down into the corner and unleashed a hellacious counter left-hand uppercut that shut off the lights out. “Tank” has ability to read his opponents offense and then counter off of their small openings makes him a very dangerous opponent for Romero. Davis has superior footwork and will likely cut off the ring as much as possible and counter before taking the opportunity to counter one of Romero’s awkward lead hooks.
No matter how you slice it one thing is certain, this is not going to the judges. Both men are known for their knockout ability, and it’s unlikely that this will go the distance. This is a take no prisoners fight, so keep your eyes open and don’t blink when watching this one.
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The 2022 Olympia Qualified Competitors and Requirements List
A complete list of the currently qualified bodybuilders for the 2022 Olympia weekend – plus a breakdown of the requirements.
The Olympia weekend is the pinnacle of bodybuilding in the IFBB pro league. It’s considered the Super Bowl of the sport. Those who compete in bodybuilding competitions look at the Olympia title as their number one goal. All competitors compete throughout the season to earn points for Olympia qualification – and a chance at the championship crown.
Throughout the season, there are qualification rounds for the Olympia weekend. Qualification can be obtained one of two ways – winning an Olympia qualifying competition or by earning enough points through competition placings throughout the year.
Below are the sets of requirements for each division depending on their number of respective contests.
Divisions With Less Than 25 Contests (Men’s Open, 212, Fitness, Figure, Women’s Physique, Women’s Open, Wellness)
Tier One Contests (Arnold Classic USA, Rising Phoenix):
2nd place – 10 points
3rd place – 9 points
4th place – 8 points
5th place – 7 points
Tier Two Contests (Arnold Classic Australia, Arnold Classic Brazil, Arnold Classic UK, Pittsburgh Pro, New York Pro, Tampa Pro, Toronto Pro, Japan Pro, Europa Pro Championships)
2nd place – 8 points
3rd place – 7 points
4th place – 6 points
5th place – 5 points
Tier Three Contests (Chicago Pro, Portugal Pro, Romania Muscle Fest Pro, Legion Sports Fest Pro, Puerto Rico Pro)
2nd place – 6 points
3rd place – 5 points
4th place – 4 points
5th place – 3 points
Tier Four Contests (All other contests)
2nd place – 4 points
3rd place – 3 points
4th place – 2 points
5th place – 1 point
Divisions With More Than 25 Contests (Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini)
2021 Mr. Olympia
4th place – 12 points
5th place – 11 points
Arnold Classic USA
2nd place – 10 points
3d place – 9 points
4th place – 8 points
5th place – 7 points
All Other Contests
2nd place – 5 points
3rd place – 4 points
4th place – 3 points
5th place – 2 points
Here are the list of competitors who are already qualified for the 2022 Olympia. These athletes have already acquired enough points by either placing in the top five of their respective divisions at the 2021 Olympia or earning points by winning qualifiers in the 2022 season.
2022 Olympia Qualifed Athletes
Men’s Open
Nick Walker (USA)
Nathan De Asha (UK)
Mamdouh Elssbiay (Egypt)
Brandon Curry (USA)
Hadi Choopan (Iran)
Hunter Labrada (USA)
Shaun Clarida (USA)
Regan Grimes (Canada)
Samson Dauda (UK)
Rafael Brandao (Brazil)
Angel Calderon Frias (Spain)
Joel Thomas (USA)
William Bonac (Netherlands)
Blessing Awodibu (USA)
MEN’S OPEN POINTS:
Justin Rodriguez (USA), 26
Steve Kuclo (USA), 21
Theo Leguerrier (France), 14
Emir Omeragic (Germany), 13
Quinton Eriya (Canada), 11
Maxx Charles (USA), 11
Iain Valliere (Canada), 10
Andrea Presti (Italy), 10
Vitor Hugo Boff (Brazil), 8
Akim Williams (USA), 7
Roelly Winklaar (Curacao), 7
Joseph Seeman (Canada), 7
Thiago Lins Adao (Brazil), 7
Patrick Johnson (Denmark), 6
Eiren Gauley (Canada), 6
William Martins (Brazil), 6
Krystian Wolski (Poland), 5
Vladyslav Sukhoruchko (Ukraine), 5
Sergio Oliva, Jr (USA), 5
Behrooz Tabani Abarghani (Iran), 5
Eric Salazar (USA), 5
Stan de Longeaux (USA), 5
Tonio Burton (USA), 4
Mohamed Shaaban (Egypt), 4
Charles Griffen (USA), 4
Martin Fitzwater (USA), 3
Dani Kaganovich (Israel), 3
Mohamed El Emam (Egypt), 2
Mohammad Alnsoor (Jordan), 2
Mohamed El Fatah Hassan (Egypt), 1
Eduardo Rodriguez (Paraguay), 1
Brent Swansen (USA), 1
212 Division
Derek Lunsford (USA)
Shaun Clarida (USA)
Kamal Elgargni (Libya)
Mohamed El Azim (Egypt)
Ahmad Ashkanani (Kuwait)
Angel Calderon Frias (Spain)
Felipe Moraes (Brazil)
Oleh Kryvyi (Ukraine)
Douglas Connor (US)
David Henry (USA)
Anwar Al Balushi (Oman)
Yunlong Ping (China)
Bryan Balzano (US)
Robert Taylor (UK)
Lucas Silva Coelho (Brazil)
Noel Adame (USA)
MEN’S 212 POINTS:
Abdullah Alsaif (Saudi Arabia), 13
Nathan Epler (USA), 11
Naser Mohamed (Kuwait), 11
Radoslav Angelov (Bulgaria), 9
Jafar Ghaffarnezhad Azizi (Iran), 9
Adolphus Quoida (Canada), 8
Sung Yeop Jang (South Korea), 8
Emmanuel Rodriguez (USA), 8
Stephen Didoshak (Canada), 6
Abdulrahman Al Khashti (Kuwait), 6
Derik Oslan (USA), 6
Murat Gonul (Canada), 5
Pasquale D’Angelo (Italy), 5
Ahmed ElWardany (Egypt), 4
Peter Boncardo (Canada), 4
Fabricio Moreira (Brazil), 4
Morteza Mashayekh Kordkola (Iran), 4
Mohamed Al Zahmi (UAE), 4
Hamed Mahmoud Eini (Iran), 4
Vitor Souza de Lima (Brazil), 4
Mohamed El Said (Egypt), 3
Peter Kovac (Slovakia), 3
Felipe Fierro Lobos (Chile), 3
Lin Ching-Chieh (Taiwan), 3
Boaz Henrique Oliveira (Brazil), 3
Andre Luiz dos Santos (Brazil), 3
Daniel Sticco (Italy), 2
Saleh Alturkamani (Kuwait), 2
Yuman Eaton (USA), 2
Giuseppe Zagarella (Italy), 2
Raul Sanchez (Mexico), 2
Wael Mekky (Egypt), 1
Christyan Adonay Gomez Ramos (Honduras), 1
Sami Troudi (UAE), 1
Mustafa Naseem (Egypt), 1
Abdulaziz Almurshedi (Kuwait), 1
Richard Morilla (Philippines), 1
Classic Physique Division
Brady Barnes (USA)
Darren Farrell (Ireland)
Terrence Ruffin (USA)
Georgian Andrei Birica Anghel (Romania)
Robert Wichman (USA)
Michael Daboul (Syria)
Chris Bumstead (Canada)
Breon Ansley (USA)
Peter Molnar (Hungary)
Alex Cambronero (Costa Rico)
Mike Sommerfeld (Germany)
Jorge Herrera (USA)
Jose Maria Mete Bueriberi (Spain)
Ruben Lopez Reyes (Spain)
Mehdi Larijani (USA)
Lenny Wicks (USA)
Ahmed El Halawani (Egypt)
Logan Franklin (USA)
Ramon Rocha Querioz (Brazil)
Anthony Casado (Canada)
Kyrylo Khudaiev (USA)
Mateo Vaihu (New Zealand)
Mohamed Amine Fakhfakh (Tunisia)
Urs Kalecinski (Germany)
Junior Javorski (Brazil)
Tony Duong (USA)
Vahid Badpei (Iran)
Darwin Andres Uribe Aristizabal (Colombia)
Lamar Shaw (USA)
Alexander Westermeier (Germany)
Carlos Dommar (USA
Neil Currey (UK)
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE POINTS:
Camilo Diaz (USA), 15
Jesus Rodriguez Sendra (Spain), 14
Abdullah Alsairafi (Kuwait), 12
Jeff Hallenbeck (USA), 11
Hubert Kulczynski (Poland), 10
Dancovea Anderson (USA), 9
Ruben Stouth (USA), 9
Courage Opara (USA), 8
Shane Cullen (Ireland), 8
Romain Ramassamy (Canada), 8
Abdullah Wael Alrabiah (Saudi Arabia), 8
Tommy Clark (USA), 8
Bryan Jones (USA), 7
Jack Connor (UK), 7
Valentin Petrov (Bulgaria), 7
Jordan Plantiko (USA), 7
Justin Badurina (USA), 7
Ramone Haye (Canada), 7
Damien Patrick (USA), 7
Vincent Craine (Ireland), 6
Sabur Favors (USA), 6
Blake Course (Canada), 6
Daniel Costa (USA), 6
Laszlo Kiraly (Hungary), 5
Roberto Martinez Pizana (Spain), 5
Duqann Hilton (USA), 5
Brandon Kidd (USA), 5
Andrew Wilson (USA), 5
Jay Warren (USA), 4
Toto Djong (USA), 4
Kim Santos (USA), 4
Brandon Williams (USA), 4
Jorge Tabet Aleixandre (Spain), 4
Artem Puchkov (Russia), 4
Tywuan Williams (USA), 4
Shivas Higa (USA), 4
Gabriel Zancanelli (Brazil), 4
Jonathan Seok (New Zealand), 4
Fabio Junior Ramos Vale (Brazil), 4
Jason Strayhand (USA), 4
Jeremy Dutra (USA), 4
Michael Johnson (USA), 4
Kelvin Hinde (USA), 4
Tyler Tallent (USA), 3
Aaron Sparenberg (USA), 3
Andrea Mammoli (Italy), 3
Hany Saeed (Egypt), 3
Ramon Taijeron (USA), 3
Pavel Szotkowski (Poland), 3
Hassan Mahdi Abdulreda (Saudi Arabia), 3
Erik Alstrup (Canada), 3
Julian Castano (Colombia), 3
Luis Garcia Martinez (Spain), 3
Grant Pieterse (New Zealand), 3
Yousef Aldosari (Saudi Arabia), 3
Julio Cesar Alimiento Simoes (Brazil), 3
Abdullah Albakri (Saudi Arabia), 3
Mohamed Kazem Zolfaghari (Iran), 3
Ali Shamsghamar (Iran), 3
Jared Keys (USA), 3
Tony Davis (USA), 3
Domenick DiBenedetto (USA), 2
Tyler Johnson (Canada), 2
Yevhenii Mykhailenko (Ukraine), 2
Harold Bright, Jr (USA), 2
Daniel Strong (USA), 2
Ulisses De Andrade (USA), 2
Paul Kanu (USA), 2
Vladimir Sizov (USA), 2
Paulo Henrique (Brazil), 2
Ayham Alaws (Germany), 2
Ahmad Ahmad (Iraq), 2
Michael Kingsworth (New Zealand), 2
Luan de Souza Bento (Brazil), 2
Ahmed Aljar (Saudi Arabia), 2
Abdelkarim Ammari (Morocco), 2
Kenneth Owens (USA), 2
Anthony Barbera III (USA), 2
Derek Duczynski (USA), 1
Jason Theobald (USA), 1
Petar Duper (Italy), 1
Brandon Cooper (USA), 1
James Adams (USA), 1
Shin Kodama (Japan), 1
German Pastor (Spain), 1
Zoheb Razak (New Zealand), 1
Michael Bell (USA), 1
Maycon Viana da Silva (Brazil), 1
Bartley Weaver IV (USA), 1
Omar Khaldi (Morocco), 1
Laconia Seymour (USA), 1
Daniil Famponte (USA), 1
Men’s Physique
Riccardo Croci (Italy)
Jahvair Mullings (USA)
Bhuwan Chauhan (India)
Terrence Teo Kok Hua (Malaysia)
Yousef Al Shaban (Kuwait)
Ryan Terry (UK)
Brandon Hendrickson (USA)
Erin Banks (USA
Diogo Montenegro (Brazil)
Raymont Edmonds (USA)
Carlos DeOliveira (USA)
Daniel Ammons (USA)
Kyron Holden (USA)
Ahmed Shoukry (Egypt)
Balint Nemeth (Hungary)
Alessandro Cavagnola (Italy)
Yukihiro Yuasa (Japan)
Zheyu Zhang (China)
Arya Saffaie (USA)
Vincius Mateus Viera Lima (Brazil)
David Mazzolari (Italy)
Mahmood Al-Maghrabi (Bahrain)
Emanual Hunter (USA)
Hossein Karimi (Iran)
Bong Seok Choi (South Korea)
Imran Khan (Qatar)
Ponpaisan Ruangsangpen (Thailand)
Jason Huynh (USA)
Benquil Marigny (USA)
Myron Griffin (USA)
Fabrizio Dos Santos Silva (Australia)
Sadik Hadzovic (USA)
MEN’S PHYSIQUE POINTS:
Emile Walker (UK), 21
Jeffrey Darko (UK), 12
Antoine Weatherspoon (USA), 12
Joshua Guidry (USA), 10
Ramses Rams (USA), 10
Ikenna Amaliri (USA), 9
Ryan John-Baptiste (UK), 8
Yasser Fernando Chala Blandon (Colombia), 8
Hong Xiao Long (China), 8
Farouq Ishimoto (Japan), 8
Sharif Reid (USA), 8
Daniel Leone (Italy), 8
Mark Robinson (USA), 8
Alexander Toplyn (USA), 8
Shogo Sato (Japan), 7
Andre Smith (USA), 6
Furkan Er (Turkey), 6
Hirokawa Shoichi (Japan), 6
Evan Kanu (USA), 6
Omer Bahmed (Qatar), 6
Chidube Anene (USA), 6
Mehdi Kabbadj (Morocco), 6
Jeremiah Maxey (USA), 6
Romane Lanceford (UK), 5
Youcef Djoudi (France), 5
Felipe Franco (Brazil), 5
Suruqah Shabazz (USA), 5
Andrei Lincan (Romania), 5
Steven Pettis (USA), 5
Charles Paquette (Canada), 5
Joseph Lee (USA), 4
Yashar Anbari (Iran), 4
Alex Woodson (USA), 4
Reynel Chavez Pulido (USA), 4
Corey Morris (USA), 4
Sanad Alsanad (Kuwait), 4
Anton Antipov (USA), 4
Michael Williams (USA), 4
Ali Hussain Jafar (Kuwait), 4
Yoon Sung Lee (South Korea), 4
Bader Alsabri (Kuwait), 4
Joven Sagabain (Philippines), 4
Eddie Lusk III (USA), 4
Ashley Patillo (USA), 4
Antonio Smothers (USA), 4
Viet Doan (Australia), 4
Reuben Glass (USA), 4
Andrea Mosti (Italy), 3
Miroslav Juricek (Czech Republic), 3
Micah Thomas, Jr (USA), 3
Marlon Sanchez (Netherlands), 3
Shun Kaneko (Japan), 3
Ismael Dominguez (Mexico), 3
Rodrigue Chesnier (USA), 3
Vitor Chaves (Brazil), 3
Dawid Wachelka (Poland), 3
Yujin Lee (South Korea), 3
Andre Ferguson (USA), 3
Anderson da Silva Arruda (Brazil), 3
Juan Manuel Gomez (Colombia), 3
Seungho Chae (South Korea), 3
Joshua Eng Cherng Shin (Malaysia), 3
Christopher Barr (USA), 3
Anthony Chinakwe (USA), 3
Joseph Mencel (Australia), 3
Alexis Gonzalez Benitez (Spain), 2
Joquim Camps Angel (Spain), 2
Hachemi Hemza (Algeria), 2
Godfrey Sironda (USA), 2
Edvan Palmeira (Brazil), 2
Denis Gusev (Russia), 2
Rafael Oliveira (Brazil), 2
Hashem Alfotewi (Saudi Arabia), 2
Bum Su Park (South Korea), 2
Karim Esmat Sadek (Kuwait), 2
Nishant Bansai (India), 2
Cam Harris (USA), 2
Franky Yan (USA), 2
Ali Raza (Australia), 2
Tyler James (USA), 1
Febo Gambacorta (Italy), 1
Saint Michael Moodie (Jamaica), 1
Rodney Harvey (USA), 1
Youseff Hassan (Egypt), 1
Mu Ying Zhai (China), 1
Stevelon Dennis (USA), 1
Ammar Shlash (Jordan), 1
Abdulaziz Al-Mohandes (Saudi Arabia), 1
Woo Young Seo (South Korea), 1
Hamad Al Dosari (Bahrain), 1
Mohammad Afroz Khichi (India), 1
Brett Mario Jackson, Jr (USA), 1
Mohammed Al Kindy (Oman), 1
Chevy Phillips (Canada), 1
Women’s Open
Andrea Shaw (USA)
Helle Trevino (USA)
Margie Martin (USA)
Nadia Capostosto (Italy)
MayLa Ash (USA)
Eva Montgomery (USA)
Theresa Ivancik (USA)
Donna Salib (USA)
WOMEN’S OPEN POINTS:
Michelle Jin (USA), 14
Mona Poursaleh (Canada), 12
Stephanie Flesher (USA), 12
Irene Andersen (Sweden), 11
Lisa Kudrey (Canada), 11
Branka Njegovec (Croatia), 6
Tananarive Huie (Canada), 6
Keisha Oliver (USA), 6
Anastasia Leonova (Russia), 5
Saqweta Barrino (USA), 6
Anastasia Korableva (Russia), 4
Yesenia Garcia Speck (Spain), 4
Tiana Flex (South Africa), 3
Felicia Spatarescu (Spain), 3
Ivana Dvorakova (Czech Republic), 3
Sonia Cabre Pasani (Spain), 1
Jade Beverly (USA), 1
Fitness Division
Missy Truscott (USA)
Allison Kramer (USA)
Michelle Fredua-Mensah (UK)
Whitney Jones (USA)
Oksana Grishina (Russia)
Terra Plum (Canada)
Minna Pajulahti (Finland)
Adela Garcia (USA)
Andrea Glass (USA)
Ariel Khadr (USA)
FITNESS POINTS:
Jaclyn Baker (USA), 32
Kate Errington (UK), 21
Tamara Vahn (Canada), 16
Aurika Tyrgale (USA), 9
Abbie Bolton (Canada), 8
Daniella DaCosta (Canada), 7
Corina Harkelarod (USA), 6
Danielle Chikeles (USA), 4
Rene Brosch (USA), 4
Ashley Downes (USA), 4
Giorgia Foroni (Italy), 4
Stephanie Jones (USA), 4
Kimberly Baliutavicius (USA), 3
Abbie Elsner (USA), 3
Corinne Elizabeth Bean (USA), 3
Stacy Dawn (USA), 2
Nicolette Spencer (USA), 2
Susana Beatriz Cacavieli (Argentina), 1
Figure Division
Anna Gasior (Poland)
Cydney Gillon (USA)
Natalia Soltero (Mexico)
Stephanie Gibson (USA)
Bojana Vasiljevic (USA)
Jessica Reyes Padilla (Puerto Rico)
Aksana Yukhno (Belarus)
Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz (USA)
Tereza Linhartova (Czech Republic)
Jennifer Zienert (Germany)
Felecia Harris (USA)
Angelita Lopez (USA)
Lola Montez (Canada)
Nicole Zenobia Graham (USA)
LaToyia Farley (USA)
Shanice Abrams (USA)
Jossie Nathali Alarcon Becerra (Mexico)
FIGURE POINTS:
Erika Morales Morgan (Guatemala), 19
Maryam Bamdad (Canada), 14
Gabriela Linhartova (Czech Republic), 11
Autumn Cleveland (USA), 9
Veronica Gallego Garcia (Spain), 9
Katerina Aninao (USA), 7
Maude Exantus (USA), 7
Martina Yabekova (Canada), 6
Courtney Jacobs (USA), 6
Anna Banks (Poland), 5
Her Un (South Korea), 5
Kim Clark (USA), 5
Yelena Larina (USA), 5
An Da Jeong (South Korea), 4
Sandra Grajales (Mexico), 4
Larhanna Robinson (USA), 4
Asmaa Salimi (Canada), 4
Tarryn Garlington (USA), 4
Sh’Nere Mattise Deas (USA), 4
Zulfiya Bitiyeva (Kazakhstan), 4
Wendy Fortino (USA), 3
Belinda Hope (USA), 3
Annelies Charlotte Fortuin (Netherlands), 3
Oyku Basar (Turkey), 2
Michele da Silva Pinto (Brazil), 2
Alissa Carpio (USA), 2
Paula Ranta (Finland), 2
Militsa Rivera (USA), 2
Thais Cabrices Werner (USA), 2
Shana Malcolm (USA), 2
Olesya Kochura (Russia), 1
Mandy Urner (Canada), 1
Stephanie Koerber (USA), 1
Bree Marsh (USA), 1
Samantha Jerring (USA), 1
Kiah Tiller (USA), 1
Kristen McGregor (Jamaica), 1
Women’s Physique
Sarah Villegas (USA)
Natalia Abraham Coelho (USA)
Brooke Walker (USA)
Anne-Lorranie Mohn (France)
Kristy Cox (USA)
Ivie Rhein (USA)
Rachel Daniels (USA)
Christelle Zarovska (USA)
Marie-Soulange Essoh (USA)
WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE POINTS:
Caroline Alves Dos Santos (Brazil), 15
Barbara Menage (France), 12
Ana Harias (USA), 11
Penpraghai Tiangngok (Thailand), 10
Justine Albert (USA), 10
Alexis Sullivan (USA), 9
Daniely Castilho (Brazil), 9
Ji Hye Lee (South Korea), 8
Emily Renee Schubert (USA), 7
Lisa McLean (Canada), 7
Alex Hall (USA), 7
Marea Henriquez (Netherlands), 6
Maria Redman (USA), 6
Natalie Rae Wolfe (USA), 6
Amanda Peles (USA), 6
Elisama Manuel Benta Zorzetto (Brazil), 5
Eve Gagnon (Canada), 5
Jessica Belt (USA), 5
Orlandina Balan (USA), 5
Jodi Lyons (USA), 4
Ilaria Armeni (UK), 4
Emilija Martic (Canada), 4
Jessica Martin (USA), 4
Rachel Reid (USA), 3
Tina Mauer Guadarrama (USA), 3
Yarelis Ramos Perez (Puerto Rico), 3
Jeanette Johansson (Sweden), 2
Maria Quennie Liberman (Canada), 2
Maria Barba (USA), 2
Alide Oprey (Hungary), 1
Jennifer Faccinto (USA), 1
Layla Ikahihifo (USA), 1
Donna Williams (USA), 1
Wellness Division
Casey DeLong (USA)
Francielle Mattos (Brazil)
Angela Borges (Brazil)
Isabelle Nunes (Brazil)
Giselle Machado (Brazil)
Anna Mroczkowska (Poland)
Yarishna Ayala (Puerto Rico)
Sunny Andrews (USA)
Juliana Mota Esteso (France)
Kassandra Gillis (Canada)
Barbara Cesar (USA)
Julia Chitarra (Brazil)
Marissa Andrews (USA)
Devone Martin (USA)
WELLNESS POINTS:
Jasmine Payne (USA), 13
Leonida Ciobu (Moldova), 10
Lorena Ragusa (USA), 10
Brooke Donnelly (USA), 9
Celeste Morales (USA), 8
Aysegul Besli (Turkey), 7
Emily Azzarello (Canada), 7
Rafaele Zen (Brazil), 7
Maria Paulette Aranguren (Spain), 6
Alexis Rosalia (Mexico), 6
Judian Wilson (USA), 6
Charlene Mas (France), 5
Lisa Christin Meiswinkel (Germany), 5
Michelle Capponi (Switzerland), 5
Amanda Werner (USA), 4
Pamela Bonaccorso (Italy), 4
Alisha Sturkie (USA), 4
Neride Garcia Strey (Spain), 4
Tarcila de Almeida Moura (Brazil), 4
Amanda Rezende (USA), 4
Tracy Williams (USA), 4
Zelma Santos (USA), 3
Devyn Cambre (USA), 3
Carrie Goforth (USA), 3
Rayane Fogal (Brazil), 3
Mariela Peres Carvalho (Brazil), 3
Michele Ibata (Brazil), 3
Mia Samuels (USA), 3
Sheila Martins (USA), 3
Jenny Smith (USA), 2
Luz Rodriguez (Mexico), 2
Martyna Staszewska-Tiu (Poland), 2
Renata Guaraciaba (Brazil), 2
Tatum Schneidmiller (USA), 2
Avis Evans (USA), 1
Michelle Ibata (Brazil), 1
Tatiany Vaillant (Brazil), 1
Laleska Bruschi (Brazil), 1
Figen Sahin (UK), 1
Debora Pereira (Brazil), 1
Kat Williams (USA), 1
Bikini Division
Erika Roxana Marquez (USA)
Jennifer Dorie (Canada)
Elisa Pecini (Brazil)
Ashley Kaltwasser (USA)
Ottavia Mazza (Italy)
Phoebe Hagan (UK)
Lauralie Chapados (Canada)
Francesca Stoico (Italy)
Jourdanne Lee (Canada)
Wiktoria Gasior (Poland)
Ivanna Escandar (Spain)
Allison Testu (France)
Sally-Ann Kato (Japan)
Shenese Case (Canada)
Alessia Facchin (Italy)
Cristiane Silveira (Brazil)
Jennifer Ronzitti (USA)
Danielle Phelps (USA)
Yan Gao (New Zealand)
Maureen Blanquisco (Norway)
Eli Fernandez (Mexico)
Jil Meret Schmitz (Thailand)
Ashlyn Little (USA)
Ha Yeun Kim (South Korea)
Aleksandra Banda (Australia)
Lucia Malavaze (USA)
Sierra Swann (USA)
BIKINI POINTS:
India Paulino (USA), 15
Janet Layug (USA), 14
Noora Mahonen (Finland), 13
Jessica Nicole Dolias (USA), 13
Adair Libbrecht (Canada), 12
Lawna Dunbar (USA), 10
Gessica Brun (Brazil), 9
Ana Maria Vintu (Italy), 8
Elizveta Shmukler (Japan), 8
Stine Hansen (Denmark), 8
Mahsa Akbarimehr (USA), 8
Romina Basualdo (Argentina), 7
Anastasia Gonzalez Andreu (Spain), 7
Marie Isobe (Japan), 7
Diane Brunet (Canada), 7
Lauren Dannenmiller (USA), 7
Erin Stern (USA), 7
Phoebe Hagan (UK), 6
Yuma Kurokawa (Japan), 6
Karen Wall (Canada), 6
Vania Auguste (USA), 6
Hye Kyeong Hwang (South Korea), 6
Maria Goncalves (USA), 6
Liana Giannamore (USA)< 6 Jade-Kelsie Wolfenden (UK), 5 Melissa Carver (Australia), 5 Adrianna Kaczmarek (Poland), 5 Miho Shibutani (Japan), 5 Rukiye Solak (Turkey), 5 Laura Ziv (France), 5 Maria Julia da Silva de Lemos (Brazil), 4 Hope Harper (USA), 4 Jessica Wilson (USA), 4 Adrianne Onofrei (USA), 4 Tatiana Lanovenko (Russia), 4 Matilde Biagini (Italy), 4 Calysta Cornell (USA), 4 Kate Mickleson (New Zealand), 4 A Reum Song (South Korea), 4 Shane DiCicco (Australia), 4 Jessica Jones (USA), 4 Jodie Jean-Yuncker (USA), 4 Peyton Hunton (USA), 4 Carla Garthwaite (USA), 3 Eliana Guzman Reyes (Spain), 3 Evita Breide (Spain), 3 Halanna Jully (Brazil), 3 Elizabet Vang (Faroe Islands), 3 Rachel Linares (USA), 3 Marisa Woo (USA), 3 Chloe Hunter (New Zealand), 3 Ariel Barley (USA), 3 Yeoni Lee (South Korea), 3 Sara Choi (South Korea), 3 Calista McKenzie (Australia), 3 Bridget Bailey (Australia), 3 Gabriella Mohamed (USA), 3 Cheuk Nam Yuen (HKSAR), 2 Cassie Hunter (UK), 2 Denetra Blackshear (USA), 2 Mirian Barbosa (Brazil), 2 Aimee Jacobs (New Zealand), 2 Elisangela Angell (Brazil), 2 Nicole Tan (Australia), 2 Janine Herrera (USA), 2 Theresa Miller (USA), 1 Aneta Szoltysek (Poland), 1 Melanie Cyr (Canada), 1 Danielle Combs (USA), 1 Herlayne Braga (Brazil), 1 Catherine Daniel (New Zealand), 1 Marissa Rivero (USA), 1 Nittaya Kongthun (Thailand), 1 Uchral Byambatseren (Mongolia), 1 Rachael Oberst (USA), 1 Liana Martinez (USA), 1 Hyojung Kim (South Korea), 1 Leslie Billups (USA), 1 Tara Grier (USA), 1 Men’s Wheelchair Harold Kelley (USA) Gabriele Andriulli (Italy) Antoni Khadraoui (Algeria) Adelfo Cerame, Jr (USA) Tyler Brey (USA) Tory Jones (Canada) MEN’S WHEELCHAIR POINTS: Bradley Betts (USA), 9 Chad McCrary (USA), 8 The date for the 2022 Olympia will be held on December 15-18th, 2022. Stay tuned. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Derek Dufour has been managing all digital operations on the Generation Iron Network for over six years. He currently manages a team of editors, writers, and designers to provide up-to-date content across the GI Network.
Hunter Labrada’s 2022 Mr. Olympia Prep: “I Drink 4 Shakes A Day” Out Of 6 Meals
Meal Four
Meal four starts to really get interesting. That’s because it is his first non-blended meal of the day. While he does not detail the exact meal – it seems to be somewhat fluid so long as he hits his proper macros.
Labrada makes sure to eat 100 grams of carbs and 50 grams of protein for this meal specifically.
Meal Five
Meal five also sticks with the solid track – and usually includes 300 grams of rice and 200 grams of chicken. While this meal is considered a solid by Labrada, he does still throw the chicken into a blender. Strongman fans may recall that this is similar to Blaine Sumner’s epic chicken shakes as seen in Strength Wars: The Movie.
Interestingly enough, Labrada even breaks down his rice into specifically planned bites. He ensures that he can eat the rice into eight individual bites so that it doesn’t take too long to consume.
Meal Six
The final meal of the day goes back to full-on liquid. In fact, he brings the entire day into full circle by once again blending two Bobo’s Oat Bars with two scoops of hydrolyzed isolate. It creates a perfect circle to cap off his day – and then the entire thing starts over again in the morning.
Wrap Up
Many reading this article and perhaps watching this video might find this entire meal plan extremely unappealing. It’s clear that Hunter Labrada is taking the fun out eating and simply making the food as easy to digest as possible. While not typical for most competitors – Labrada does note that his friend and fellow competitor Brett Wilkins also eats a similar liquid-first diet.
Jay Cutler once famously said, “I don’t eat for taste, I eat for function.” That seems to be on full display here in Hunter Labrada’s diet. We’ll see if the plan helps him. build enough muscle – and bring in enough conditioning – to be a true threat on the 2022 Mr. Olympia stage.
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Calum Von Moger Profile & Stats
The biography, life, and accomplishments of Calum Von Moger
Calum Von Moger is a bodybuilder and actor from Australia. He is known for his portrayal of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Bigger and a massive physique despite a few injury setbacks.
Below is a complete breakdown of Calum Von Moger’s profile, stats, biography, training and diet regimens.
Full Name: Calum Von Moger
Weight
Height
Date Of Birth
245-255 lbs.
6’2’’
06/09/1990
Profession
Era
Nationality
Bodybuilder, Actor
2010
Australian
Biography
Calum Von Moger was born June 9, 1990. He was raised in a small town called Geelong that is located in Victoria, Australia. He was raised on a small farm with his 5 siblings. The environment helped him become disciplined and learn about the importance of nutrition.
Calum played soccer for eight years and was very athletic. He grew up in an organized household. The entire family followed a daily routine. This adds to the discipline that groomed him at a young age.
He was only 14 years old when he brother asked if he wanted to join him in the gym. The gym was not the fanciest. There were plenty of equipment available at this gym, but everything was old and rusty. Though things were dated, it was all Calum needed to become hooked to working out.
The gym owner was trusting of Calum and his brother, so he often left a key in the letterbox for them so they could train after school. Sometimes a key wasn’t left for them, so they would take it upon themselves to still get inside to workout.
Calum saw his brother as his biggest competition at the time. His brother was always taller and stronger. This inspired Calum to lift and train harder because he saw himself as skinny growing up.
Calum was inspired by watching Arnold Schwarzenegger in the hit documentary ‘Pumping Iron’ and Steve Reeves in ‘Hercules’. This is what led him to use old techniques to form his classic shape.
After years of training and working on his physique, Calum decided to compete in local shows. In 2010, he won his first bodybuilding competition. In 2011, Calum was selected to compete in the WFF Junior Mr. Universe competition. He also competed and won the NABBA Junior International championship then continued on and took first place in the Jr. Mr. Universe.
With the introduction of the Classic Physique division in the NPC and IFBB leagues in 2017, Calum Von Moger decided to start training and prepare for earning his pro card. Calum’s journey into entering the NPC/IFBB league was chronicled in Generation Iron 2.
Unfortunately, his competition prep would be temporarily put on hold. In November of 2017 and later in April 2018, Calum suffered two serious injuries preventing him from training to full capacity. His first injury was a bicep tear only to be followed later by a knee injury incurred during climbing a cliff.
Calum Von Moger’s recovery and return to training at full capacity were chronicled in the documentary feature film Calum Von Moger: Unbroken. The film collects archival footage plus newly captured footage to showcase an inside look at his recovery and journey towards becoming a Classic Physique pro bodybuilder in the IFBB.
Since his recovery, Calum Von Moger has continued to train and perfect his physique in preparation of returning to compete. He had scheduled himself to compete in the Jay Cutler classic in 2020, but the Coronavirus pandemic effectively closed down the pro bodybuilding season. He continues to train and wait for his chance to return to the stage.
Calum Von Moger has also broken into the world of acting. He appeared in the 2018 feature film Bigger. The movie depicted the Golden Era of bodybuilding and followed Joe Weider’s rise in building the Mr. Olympia contest. In the film, he portrayed a young Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Calum also has utilized his physique to get some modeling work. He was chosen by Gucci to model their 2019 Fall Collection.
Calum Von Moger is managed by Edwin Mejia Jr. and Generation Iron Management.
Training
Calum lifts as much as possible to build quality muscle and retain his physique. He primarily focuses on a 4-day split. He trains for the strictest form, while focusing on each muscle fiber and strand being used, and making sure that every aspect of his body is under the right amount of tension.
Calum also provides his very own personal online training service. You can learn how to train like Calum in detail at his official website.
Calum provides further details on his bodybuilding training, nutrition, diet guide and workout guides.
Cardio
Swimming
Mountain Biking
Heavy Lifting
Low reps, heavy weights and a pyramid training structure is Calum preference when it comes to lifting. The workouts are pretty basic, but also heavy and intense. He says it is important to utilize your rest day in between heavy lifting days. It’s important to get at least three days of rest throughout the week when training like this.
Chest & Triceps Workout
Pec Deck
Incline DB Chest Press
Incline DB Chest Flys
Triceps Pushdowns
Cable Chest Flys
Push Press
Triceps Machine
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Nutrition
Calum has a fast metabolism so he is able to eat more than the average bodybuilder. One of his favorite things to eat is watermelon and cottage cheese. He also enjoys meat, potatoes, and vegetables. He also includes in his diet glucose powder to feed his muscles, magnesium, zinc, multivitamins, fish oil, and taurine.
Supplementation
While Calum uses his own supplements of choice, there are some staple products in a bodybuilder’s routine that can greatly help you see results. A protein powder is great for seeing effective gains and working to pump you with protein to aid in muscle growth, recovery, and weight loss or healthy bulking.
For those pre-workout needs, looking to pre-workout supplements will provide you with energy and muscle pumps so you can take full advantage of every workout. A shredded aesthetic is the end goal and looking to fat burners can kickstart your metabolism, suppress your appetite, and allow for more calorie burn to give you the best benefits possible.
Competition History
2016 NPC Irongames Championships: 1st
2015 WFF Pro Mr. Universe: 1st
2014 WFF Mr. Universe: 1st
2013 WFF Universe Superbody: 5th
2013 NABBA Class 1 Southern Hemisphere Championships: 3rd
2013 NABBA Class 1 International Championships: 1st
2011 WFF Junior Mr. Universe: 1st
2011 NABBA Junior Southern Hemisphere Championships: 3rd
2011 NABBA Junior International Championships
2022 INBA PNBA International Battle Against Cancer: Full Preview
The 2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am International Battle Against Cancer Natural Bodybuilding Championships is around the corner!
The 2022 International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Pro/Am International Battle Against Cancer Natural Bodybuilding Championships are almost underway! The competition is presented by Diana Kakos, the CEO of the INBA PNBA, and will be hosted this upcoming weekend on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Corona, CA.
Kakos has been the organizer and promoter of this event since 2017. The INBA PNBA International Battle Against Cancer is a professional and amateur competition. The theme behind this event was inspired by INBA PNBA athletes who have battled cancer, survived cancer, or have loved ones diagnosed with cancer.
Unfortunately, cancer is a common disease and does not discriminate against race, religion, heath, etc. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide behind heart disease. Donations have been made to the American Cancer Society in honor of this event.
Motto and Participants
The motto(s) of the event is:
Support the Warriors (those battling)
Admire the Survivors (those who have conquered)
Honor the Taken (lost to cancer)”
No One Fights Alone
In addition, a purple ribbon will be used to represent all cancers and is incorporated into the event’s theme.
Some of those participating dedicate this competition to a loved one or friend they have who lost to cancer, survived it, or is currently battling cancer, while others will compete to support the cause. At check-ins, the INBA PNBA will offer purple ribbons for athletes to write the names of the people they are competing in honor of.
Some participants in INBA PNBA natural bodybuilding competitions were diagnosed with cancer and overcame their struggles with the disease by training, diet, and exercise. Moreover, some even took their training and health to the next level by preparing to compete in an INBA event, which has helped them get back to normalcy.
One cancer survivor athlete, Roland Martinez, competed with the INBA in the early days and soon became a professional in his bodybuilding category. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had to take a few years off before returning to the stage, relinquishing his professional status.
Warrior Belt
One of the significant awards for this event includes a “Warrior Belt” given to a cancer survivor, typically an athlete. The idea was James Spicer, an INBA cancer survivor. He suggested to Roland Martinez support by contributing and awarding a warrior belt at each event.
Below are some of the past year’s Warrior Belt winners.
2018 recipient of the INBA PNBA Warrior Belt: Roland Martinez Prostate (Cancer Survivor)
2019 recipient of the INBA PNBA Warrior Belt: Paige Newman (Breast Cancer Survivor)
2020 recipient of the INBA PNBA Warrior Belt: Ethel Richardson Breast Cancer Survivor & Tom Keyburn (Prostate Cancer Survivor)
2021 recipient of the INBA PNBA Warrior Belt: James Spicer (Cancer Survivor)
Sponsors
The companies supporting the event include:
Iron Man Magazine
6PackBags
Feast Mode
Elite Caliber Nutrition
One Man At A Time
Tanning by Shawn John
Bang Energy Drink
The INBA PNBA International Battle Against Cancer is unlike any other show. Athletes share their experiences or who they are representing. It is a day filled with various emotions, but ultimately it is filled with support, dignity, and love. Every year an incredible impression is left on the INBA PNBA community.
Generation Iron will cover this event and highlight some key contenders and their stories after the competition.
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Guide To Hydration: Benefits, Importance Of It & More
Get the information you need on hydration to optimize health and performance.
We constantly talk about hydration and you might be tired of hearing and reading about it. But there’s a reason it’s all we talk about. It is so important. Like, incredibly important. As athletes constantly pushing our bodies to the next level, staying hydrated is something to absolutely keep in mind. And as we get closer and closer into these warmer months, we need to know that keeping up with your hydration can go a long way to not only aid in performance, but also our overall wellbeing.
Staying hydrated feels like a redundant issue because we all drink water. But the question isn’t if you drink water, it’s how much. How much water you drink is what we are aiming to tackle here because everyone is different and everyone responds differently, but having the right gauge of what to drink goes a long way as you seek the best for your gains.
Let’s jump into hydration and see what exactly is the point. From why it matters, to the benefits of it, we’ll also offer up some great ways to stay hydrated and share with you one of our favorite products that will ensure you stay as hydrated as possible.
Why Hydration Is Important
Hydration matters because our bodies need water to function. Water is essential when it comes to transporting nutrients, maintaining a healthy blood volume, ensuring better circulation, and a host of other bodily functions that we need to be aware of to thrive. Without maintaining the right level of hydration, we may start to see a negative impact on our lifestyle that we certainly don’t want or need.
Think of a time you may have felt dehydrated. Remember how poorly you felt. That sluggish feeling, no energy, headache. Why put yourself through that again? Hydration matters for our training and performance, yes, but when it comes to our health and overall lifestyle, it matters even more. And with a better lifestyle, this translates into better workouts anyway.
To bring this back to athletes, we constantly use energy and valuable stores to perform. We need water to see results, whether that be in the gym, on stage, or in our respective playing field. Without optimal hydration, we put ourselves at a disadvantage and that doesn’t make much sense. You take your training seriously, you take your diet seriously, so take the other factors of your routine and treat them equally if not more seriously for real results.
Related: Alkaline Water For Men: What It Is, Benefits & More
How Much Water Should You Drink?
The big question is, how much water should you drink per day? The National Academy of Medicine recommends that adult men should be drinking around 3,700mL per day while adult women should drink around 2,700mL (1). This translates into roughly 15 cups a day for men, and 11 cups for women.
It should be said this is for those who consume an average diet and are active at a moderate level. While hydration is different for everyone, it is important to realize that everyone is different and reacts differently so knowing your limit and what is required is very important.
Best Ways To Stay Hydrated
Knowing some of the best ways to stay hydrated is important because this can easily prevent dehydration and allow you safe and healthy ways to be active while also putting a priority on hydration.
One key thing to start is to constantly be drinking. This doesn’t mean chugging bottle after bottle, but consistently drinking lightly throughout the day will always keep you hydrated so you don’t wait until it’s too late. If you are someone who doesn’t enjoy drinking loads of plain water, look to flavor it with fruits and vegetables, or any of the number of products available to you.
Related: Why Hydration Matters & Its Role In Weight Loss For Gains
The last way to stay hydrated is to realize the signs of what dehydration looks like. A drowsy, lousy feeling, possible headache, and a real desire drink are some of the more mild symptoms of dehydration but prolonged, and this can become a bit more severe. Talking with a medical expert on this matter is advised for they will know how to properly treat more serious signs of dehydration.
Featured Hydration Product
We wanted to share with you our favorite hydration product because we know how challenging it can be to find a great bottle. With a market full of them, they may all seem the same. But certain companies like Ice Shaker have separated themselves from the pack and are producing high quality shaker bottles that will work to optimize your nutrition goals with no problem.
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2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day Three Results & Recap (Live Results)
2022 World’s Strongest Man results are in for Day 3 with complete breakdown of qualifiers.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition is underway. The scene is set in Sacramento where 30 of the world’s best strongmen will compete from May 24-29 to see who will be crowned this year’s champion.
The qualifiers began on Tuesday and will run through Thursday. There are a total of six events that will be spread out over all three days. The competitors will have a chance to rest on Friday before the finals begin on Saturday. The final day of the event will take place on Sunday.
Today marked the third day of the competition. All groups competed in the car walk and log lift. Below, you can find the results as they continue to come in from Sacramento!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day Three Events
Wrecking Ball Hold – All Groups
Stone Off – All Groups
The third day of action is completed in Sacramento. Checkout the full results and current standings from the World’s Strongest Man competition.
2022 World’s Strongest Man Leaderboard
Rank
Name
Points
Group 1
1
Tom Stoltman
25
2
Kevin Faires
24
3
Gabriel Rheaume
20
4
Aivars Smaukstelis
15
5
Andy Black
12
6
Manuel Angulo
6
Group 2
1
Mitchell Hooper
23.5
2
Bobby Thompson
22
3
Brian Shaw
17.5
4
Mark Felix
15
5
Konstantine Janashia
13
6
Gabriel Pena
13
Group 3
1
Oleksii Novikov
24.5
2
Trey Mitchell
21.5
3
Adam Bishop
18.5
4
Rob Kearney
15
5
Grzegorz Szymański
13
6
Mika Torro
13
Group 4
1
Martins Licis
21.5
2
Maxime Boudreault
17
3
Pavlo Kordiyaka
16.5
4
Gavin Bilton
15
5
Shane Flowers
6
6
Nedzmin Ambeskovic
6
Group 5
1
Luke Stoltman
23
2
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
16
3
Jean-Stephen Corabouef
15
4
Kelvin De Ruiter
10.5
5
Evan Singleton
9.5
6
Kim Ujarak
9
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Day Three Qualifier Results
The third day of qualifiers featured two events — the stone off and wrecking ball hold. This is the final day of three qualifiers where competitors will earn points in hopes of making it through to the finals over the weekend.
Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man
Wrecking Ball Hold
The day began with athletes required to hold a bar with two wrecking balls on either side. This was a timed event as competitors held the bar up in the air without resting it using any body part. The weight of the behemoth was 228kg (500lbs).
For reference, Tom Stoltman and Mitchell Hooper are already qualified for the finals over the weekend and did not exert energy on this event.
Group 1
Kevin Faires – 1:35.18s
Andy Black – 1:26.92s
Gabriel Rheaume – 1:24.10s
Manuel Angulo – 1:11.66s
Aivars Smaukstelis – 0:57.44s
Tom Stoltman – 0:04.63s
Group 2
Mark Felix – 2:20.49s
Bobby Thompson – 1:21.33s
Brian Shaw – 1:06.13s
Konstantine Janashia – 1:01.38s
Gabriel Pena – 0:48.27s
Mitchel Hooper – 0:06.40s
Group 3
Trey Mitchell – 2:06.46s
Mika Torro – 1:53.17s
Grzegorz Szymański – 1:46.49s
Oleksii Novikov – 1:38.63s
Adam Bishop – 1:31.35s
Rob Kearney – 1:01.95s
Stone Off
Results coming soon!
2022 World’s Strongest Man: Event Schedule
Joe Martinez / World’s Strongest Man
Day One Finals: Saturday
Giant’s Medley
Deadlift
Flintstone Barbell
Day Two Finals: Sunday
Bus Pull
Power Stairs
Atlas Stones
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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.