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Ronnie Coleman On How Often He Has Sex: ‘Every Single Day If I Can”
Ronnie Coleman received an interesting question on his sex life during fan requests.
Ronnie Coleman remains a massive voice in bodybuilding after his retirement. This includes allowing fans to send in questions for him to answer on his YouTube page. This has become a ritual for the bodybuilder because of the response he has gotten. In a recent video, Coleman revealed that he has stayed active, in many ways, to this day.
While many questions are based around weightlifting and gym performance, there are fans that want to hear about the personal life of the eight-time Olympia champion. During this Q&A session, Coleman was asked how many times a week he has sex. The answer was quite simple.
“As many times as possible,” Ronnie Coleman answered.
The bodybuilder kept the answer short and sweet. With some laughter in the background, Coleman continued to say that he tries to have sex once a day if possible. Despite some beliefs, sex does not have any negative impacts on weightlifting ability.
There are some beliefs and rumors that testosterone levels can be impacted by sexual activity. This is not in a negative way. In fact, testosterone levels are one of the primary factors of muscle growth a development. Coleman was a monster in the gym and continues to hit it hard during his days off the stage.
Ronnie Coleman did answer some weightlifting questions and this includes his favorite exercises.
“This is the easiest question ever and I am asked this one a lot. I always say, all of them are my favorite exercise.”
Coleman listed squats, curls, cable crossovers, and deadlifts but made it clear that he likes all of them. He also addressed a question on light weight and he brought up a saying of his, “it’s all lightweight, baby.” This is the content that fans go to Coleman’s YouTube page for.
Ronnie Coleman is tied with Lee Haney for the most Olympia titles of all-time with eight. During his career, he was unbeatable and at the peak of the sport. In retirement, Coleman remains an influential figure and voice. This includes being given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Arnold Classic.
The 2022 season will likely feature Coleman in some aspect. It will be interesting to see the content that comes out over the season.
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Straight Facts: Comparing Old School Vs New School Bodybuilding
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Jerry Brainum dishes out the straight facts comparing old school vs new school bodybuilding tactics throughout the generations.
Technically, bodybuilding has existed as a lifestyle endeavor since the 19th century. So when speaking of old school bodybuilding – it can be referencing various eras in the history of the both the sport and the culture as a whole. Typically, when people discuss old school bodybuilding, they are referencing 60s and 70s bodybuilding. New school, or modern bodybuilding, focuses on the current era. This of course is frequently changing – but can today be labeled as anything post 2000. But what are the actual differences in bodybuilding over the years? In our latest episode of Straight Facts, Jerry Brainum compares old school to new school bodybuilding – tracing its evolution throughout the years.
Understanding of fitness science and overall technology with each passing year has significantly changed fitness as a whole. So of course, this has changed how professional bodybuilding works as well. Jerry Brainum attempts to trace the entire evolution of the sport and the tactics behind building muscle. Ranging from the early 1900s, through the Golden Era of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and into the modern era seemingly defined by social media and increased drug use.
What is the biggest difference between old school and new school bodybuilding?
There is no definitive answer to this question – and the definition of old school and new school will be different for each person. For Jerry Brainum, there is one key difference between these generalized definitions of bodybuilding eras. This comes down to how many times a week a body part is trained. It also comes down to volume and reps.
In the old school days, bodybuilders eventually settled on the standard of training a muscle group twice per week. It was also more common for workouts to consist of heavy volume and lower reps. In modern bodybuilding, it has become standard to train each muscle group once per week. To make up for the lack of a second day, a typical workout session now consists of enough exercises for what was once two days of work.
Modern bodybuilding has also largely moved towards lower volume and higher rep amounts – often training to failure. Of course, this is not solely done by all bodybuilders (there are some like Branch Warren or Guy Cisternino who go more old school hardcore even to this day). But overall, lower volume and higher reps seem to be the more popular standard in new school bodybuilding.
Free Weights Vs Machines
Another big difference between old school and new school bodybuilding is the equipment. Jerry Brainum explains that in older eras of the sport, it was much more common to focus on free weight exercises. This, of course, has led to some to believe that machine exercises are inferior to the old school method.
While there are pros and cons to both – the real reason old school bodybuilders did less machines is because there were far less machines in existence. The technology behind exercise machines has increased rapidly. It’s only natural for more equipment to be used today in comparison to yesteryear.
The question about drug use in bodybuilding across the decades
Another major difference between bodybuilding today and the old school eras is drug use. It’s been commonly assumed that bodybuilders today take more drugs than those in the Golden Era and earlier. Jerry Brainum seems to agree with this sentiment. While there are no deep studies done comparing the two – anecdotally, many athletes and experts, including Brainum, find that the doses are higher and the drugs more powerful.
Not only that, but brand new drugs have entered the arena in modern bodybuilding. Insulin was a drug unused in bodybuilding until the 90s. Milos Sarcev famously claims to have introduced it to the sport. There was also the introduction of SARMs (and their legally grey status) into bodybuilding as well.
In addition to this, technology makes this information easier to get, black markets easier to engage with, and drug distribution that much more plentiful. Jerry Brainum also makes a point to mention site enhancement oils. While these aren’t drugs in a traditional sense – they are used to “fill in” lagging small muscles. This probably didn’t enter pro bodybuilding until the late 70s.
Wrap up
Jerry Brainum spends a full 30 minutes breaking down the details between old school and new school bodybuilding. In fact, he chronicles the evolution of bodybuilding tactics across each decade – providing a quick history lesson on how we got to where we are today. Brainum touches upon training tactics, nutrition plans, drug regimens, and even how technology evolved and affected the sport. It’s a worth while listen for anyone interested in bodybuilding history. You can watch his full comments in our latest Straight Facts episode above.
Phil Heath Joins Cast Of Kai Greene Documentary
Phil Heath, longtime rival of Kai Greene, has joined the cast of the KAI feature film documentary.
7x Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath has officially joined the cast of the Kai Greene feature film documentary. The documentary, tentatively titled KAI, was first announced in January 2021 with producer of The Last Dance Matt Maxson also involved with the project. The film is currently in production under the direction of Vlad Yudin.
Phil Heath and Kai Greene have a deep history ranging back over a decade. Their rivalry is considered to be one of the most exciting in the history of the sport. Greene was the only bodybuilder to truly threaten Heath throughout his seven-year reign as Olympia champion. Ultimately, Greene retired before having a chance to defeat Heath. Shaun Rhoden ultimately was the competitor to dethrone Heath at the Mr. Olympia in 2018.
But beyond their athletic rivalry, Phil Heath and Kai Greene’s personalities have clashed creating for some truly entertaining spectacle. They were notable for bringing much heat and trading barbs at the Olympia press conferences each year. In what might be their most viral moment – the two athletes nearly came to physical blows on the stage of Olympia stage in 2014.
The film will mark the first time the two titan bodybuilders appeared together in a feature film since the release of the original Generation Iron documentary in 2013.
The Kai Greene documentary will tell the full life story of Greene, ranging from his troubled childhood through his bodybuilding career and into his post-retirement lifestyle. The film promises to be the most uncompromising look into the mysterious past of Kai Greene – and provide unfiltered insight into his perception of the legacy of his bodybuilding career.
Kai Greene grew up in a troubled home in Brooklyn, only to eventually become a ward of the state and an orphan. Struggling to survive, he eventually became incarcerated during his youth. Upon being released from prison, Greene discovered bodybuilding, became a male exotic dancer, and eventually earned his way up into the IFBB pro league.
Phil Heath being interviewed on set of the Kai Greene documentary
Though he may have left his exotic dancing days behind him – he brought a unique brand to the bodybuilding stage. Fusing his skills as a dancer with his intense artistry – Kai Greene was known not only for his impressive physique but also his stellar posing routines. Greene would often wear custom costumes during his guest posings.
Ultimately, Kai Greene unofficially retired in 2016 after winning a string of Arnold Classic competitions. He never achieved the status of Mr. Olympia throughout his career. Many fan to this day believe he may make a surprise comeback. This is due to his physique still being in massive shape nearly six years after his last competition.
After retirement, Kai Greene and Phil Heath maintained a sort of frenemy relationship. The two continue to communicate publicly across social media platforms. The two had also been spotted training together. They both have also teased a potential reunion battle between the two of them on stage – though this has yet to ever materialize.
Phil Heath joining the cast of the Kai Greene documentary promises to provide the most unfiltered look into Heath’s relationship with Greene. It may very well be the most extensive retrospective of their rivalry.
The Kai Greene documentary is currently slated to release in 2022, though no specific date has been announced as of the time of this writing. Generation Iron will continue to provide updates on the project as more information becomes available.
Isaac Ghavidel Has Passed Away At 35 Years Old
Isaac Ghavidel was battling cancer for three years at the time of his death.
Isaac Ghavidel has passed away at 35 years old after a battle with cancer that spanned over three years. In 2018, Ghavidel announced that he was diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma cancer. He underwent surgery to remove tumors from his brain along with other operations and treatments.
Ghavidel’s cancer was due to peptide consumption. He was a champion of Iran and professional bodybuilder that displayed incredible size when on stage.
The Iranian bodybuilder made a name for himself in the sport before relocating to Canada to continue his professional career. This came to a peak in 2018 when he was able to compete in the Toronto Pro Supershow.
This was the only IFBB show of Ghavidel’s career. He finished ninth in Men’s Open and had a chance to compete against some of the top names in bodybuilding. The show was won by Juan Morel and also featured Akim Williams, Rafael Brandao, Maxx Charles, and Cedric McMillan. Ghavidel finished top 10 and this was quite an accomplishment.
After his diagnosis, Isaac Ghavidel continued to work hard in and out of the gym. He quickly became an influential voice raising cancer awareness for young people.
This has been a difficult time in bodybuilding with the sport losing some of its top competitors. Unfortunately, Ghavidel contracted a terrible disease at a young age that there is not yet a cure for. Even after Ghavidel’s death, he will remain an influential figure in both bodybuilding in Iran and for cancer awareness.
Generation Iron sends condolences to the family and friends of Isaac Ghavidel during this difficult time.
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Phil Heath Discusses A Possible Return To Bodybuilding
Seven-time Olympia champion Phil Heath recently discussed his future in the sport.
Phil Heath put together a bodybuilding career that has him up there with the best of all-time. The seven-time Olympia champion continues to train and this has sparked conversation on a potential return to the bodybuilding stage. Also, Heath has not officially announced his retirement from the sport but he has not competed since 2020. Recently, Heath discussed the possibility of making more appearances in competition.
Heath joined The Lobliner Lowdown podcast to discuss his future. The main topic of conversation was Heath making a comeback and attempting to add more Olympia titles to his resume. The legendary bodybuilder broke it down even further that it is not about his desire to comeback but the path might be difficult.
It is not out of the ordinary for bodybuilders to deal with different injuries over the course of their careers. For Heath, he had to deal with issues from a very young age. He discussed how he was sent into hernia surgery at the age of 3 and this is something that he has dealt with over the course of his career — including the 2018 Olympia.
“Three weeks out, I was clinching up on my belt and I’m like ‘oh my gosh,’ I feel like something popped,” Heath explained.
“I called up Dr. Grishkin of Ohio and he’s just like, ‘basically you have a floating belly button. You got to figure it out, you got to just deal with it.’ That’s the information we can’t obviously have. When you compete, people are like ‘oh he’s distended.’ And I am like you try holding something that just popped and it erupted, like you have no feeling.”
Following the 2018 Olympia, Heath had to go through surgery to fix the problem. This is the year his streak of seven consecutive victories at the Olympia ended.
“I had to go right back into surgery, which was a much more extensive procedure because now they have to take both left and right side, bring everything together and then the mesh and the staples.”
This was a difficult recovery process for Phil Heath but he was able to make it back on stage in 2020, when he finished third in the Olympia. In 2022, Heath contracted COVID-19 and this caused him to lose weight and muscle mass. This can halt any bodybuilder in his tracks and is especially hard for one that has not competed recently.
Heath explained that the decision to make a comeback would require a large commitment. This is because he would have to get back into championship shape along with some personal decisions that could impact the decision.
“If you think about it, it’s not like, if you’re gonna do it, it has to be a three-year commitment. And what will you be giving up during those three years with business, relationship, family, all of those things? Excuse the pun but is the juice really worth that squeeze?”
Phil Heath does not have anything to prove in bodybuilding. He is already one of the best of all-time and is currently has the second most Olympia victories ever. This could be the motivation to make a comeback as he is just one behind Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney, who are tied with eight a piece.
It remains unlikely that Heath will make a return to the stage but never say never. What we do know is that if there is a future in competitive bodybuilding, it will not be anytime soon for Phil Heath.
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Can Your Beats Boost Your Gains?
German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer was quoted as saying ‘music is the food of the soul’ and he also believed that music was like “an unconscious exercise in arithmetic in which the mind does not know it is counting.“ So can beats boost your gains?
Can this ‘unconscious exercise’ be subconsciously performing unlimited and uncounted reps and having an actual effect on your gym gains?
Music and Performance:
Well, believe it or not, music can actually have an effect on your performance level, as by selecting a song with the correct Beats Per MInute range (BPM), can help you keep your motivation levels up and rhythm in sync.
A study by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Costas Karageorghis, PhD., from London’s Brunel University School of Sport and Education is quoted as saying that, “Music is like is a legal drug for athletes,”
“It can reduce the perception of effort significantly and increase endurance by as much as 15 percent.”
So the additional 15% of effort could equate to an extra 1-2 reps, or even an extra 0.2 miles on the treadmill.
But different types of workout will require different Beats Per MInute (BPM), please refer to the guide below as what BPM best suits the exercise in question:
BPM & Exercise guide:
Yoga: 60 to 90 BPM
Warm up: 100 to 140 BPM
Steady-state cardio: 120 to 140 BPM
Weightlifting /powerlifting: 130 to 150 BPM
CrossFit, and HIIT training: 140 to 180 + BPM
Cool down: 60 to 90 BPM
A study from 2018 found that looked into whether ‘motivational music influenced maximal bench press strength and strength endurance?’
‘The measurements of the experimental group were taken in two different sessions as with music and without music with 1 repetition maximum and number of repetitions to failure with 60% of 1 repetition maximum’ At the end of the study, the group listening to motivational music was found to increase strength endurance statistically by 3.9% however ‘motivational music was not effective on maximal strength (1RM).’
But the study concluded ‘that listening to fast music creates an ergogenic acute effect and it is recommended to use music during strength workout to have a better strength endurance performance.’
Another study investigated whether self-selected music (SSM) or no music improved ‘the mood and performance of athletes performing bench press and squat jump’.
The study went on to conclude that ‘increased performance during an explosive exercise and an altered mood state’ occured ‘when listening to SSM. Therefore, listening to SSM might be beneficial for acute power performance.‘
Sports psychologist, Costas Karageorghis PhD, goes on to say that “there is a sweet spot, in terms of tempo, between 120 and 140 beats per minute,” as “If the music is too fast, it probably won’t help your performance, enjoyment, or endurance.”
So what about Binaural beats? Well firstly what are they?
Binaural beats are when you hear two tones, for best results it would be preferential to do so wearing headphones, the two tones are different in frequencies, (each ear is listening to a different frequency).
And by listening to two different frequencies the illusion of a third sound is created, this third frequency creates a pulse and can affect the mind, this can range from inducing relaxation, improving mental awareness or even improving cognitive function.
From a training and workout perspective the two frequencies I will be focusing on is Beta and Gamma waves.
Beta waves: 13-30 Hz – these waves are associated with concentration, mental alertness and cognitive response, so beta waves keep your mind sharp.
Gamma waves: 30-50 Hz – these waves are associated with problem solving and mental capacity perception. Gamma waves are also said to yield moments of genius when it comes to performance and enhancing your skill set, gamma waves will enhance you from good to great!
A 2018, found that Beta waves promoted concentration and alertness. However, it can also increase anxiety at the higher end of the range.
And Gamma wave frequencies promote the maintenance of arousal while a person is awake.
Another study took 15 young elite soccer players, and they ‘were stimulated for eight weeks during sleep with binaural beats around 2-8 Hz. Once a week after wake-up, participants completed three different questionnaires: a sleep diary, an adjective list for psychophysical and motivational state, and a self-assessment questionnaire for sleep and awakening quality’.
The study went on to conclude that ‘eight weeks of auditory stimulation with binaural beats improved perceived sleep quality and the post-sleep state of athletes.’
And obviously a good night’s rest will ensure a better athletic performance, but athletic performance was not measured in the study in question.
So when it comes to binaural beats there seems to be more research on the effects of binaural beats on sleep, and anxiety related disorders, and apart from pseudo science, there seems to be little to actual evidence that suggests that, unlike Beats Per Minute in regular music, that binaural beats can provide muscle mass, strength or muscle gain, but the evidence does suggest better sleep, less anxiety and better and relaxed moods which could lead to a more optimal performance, which in turn could lead to better gains over time.
So whether the science backs it up or not, and even if it doesn’t actually work, and even if it is a placebo, if binaural beats can provide even the slightest of psychological advantages, then why wouldn’t you want to try it?
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The Machine-Only Bicep Workout For Building Huge Biceps
This Machine-Only Bicep Workout Will Give You Intergalactic Gains
Big biceps have been the symbol of machoism and badassery for ages. Getting girls and building big biceps are two of the most common reasons why people get a gym membership. If building your guns was easy, everyone would be walking around with mountain like biceps.
Most people make the mistake of overly depending on dumbbell and barbells for building their pythons. Following the same workout routine can make you hit a plateau. You need to constantly shock your muscles to make them grow.
1. Cable Curls – 3 Sets 20 Reps
Cable curls are a great exercise for pre-exhausting your guns at the beginning of your workouts. Performing cable curls on a straight bar help with building overall size in your biceps. Cable curls are a substitute for the barbell curls.
Using cables helps you maintain a constant tension on your muscles throughout the exercise. While using the free weights, you have tension on your target muscle on the concentric movement but have no stress on the eccentric movement.
2. Cable Preacher Curls – 3 Sets 12 Reps
You haven’t experienced true isolation until you perform the cable preacher curls. Use the preacher curl machine if you have an access to it at your gym. Otherwise, set up the preacher curl bench on the cable machine.
Set the cable pulley and the bench so the weights don’t rack at the bottom of the movement. This will help in maintaining a constant tension on your biceps. Hold the straight bar at shoulder width and squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
3. Cable Rope Curls – 3 Sets 12 Reps
Cable rope curls are a substitute for the hammer curls. In hammer curls, you hold a dumbbell in each hand and your palms face each other. Hammer curls are incredibly effective at building the length of your biceps.
While performing the cable rope curls, make sure your elbows are locked in a position and you contract your biceps at the top of the movement. Keep the reps slow and deliberate to get the most out of this exercise.
4. Overhand Bicep Curls – 3 Sets 15-12-12 Reps
Most people neglect training their forearms. Not training your forearms can cause an imbalance between your biceps and forearms. Your workouts should be designed so they help you build muscle symmetry.
Use a straight bar for this exercise. Place your thumbs over the straight bar while performing this exercise. Doing this will force your forearms to recruit more muscle fibers to hold onto the bar.
5. High Cable Curls – 3 Sets 15 Reps
High cable curls are arguably one of the best bicep finishers. This exercise will help you in building a peak in your biceps. Most people let their egos get the better of them while doing this exercise. They put on more weights than they can handle.
Stand in the center of the cable pulley machine and hold a D-handle in each hand. Make sure your elbows stay fixed while you perform the curls. Pause for a second at the top of the movement and contract your muscles for optimal results.
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Level Select CBD Level 2 Sports Cream Review For Fast-Acting Relief
Relieve muscle soreness with this great sports cream from Level Select CBD.
Product Overview
Our recovery is important, and CBD is one of those growing supplements gaining more popularity every day. With so many CBD producers and supplements companies, it can hard to tell who is telling you the truth and who’s just trying to make a quick buck. When it comes to your health and performance, you only deserve the best products in your recovery and supplementation routine. Level Select CBD Level 2 Sports Cream is a premium CBD rub to alleviate muscle soreness with a fast-absorbing formula that only works for your benefit.
CBD has plenty of benefits, both physical and cognitive, and can work to improve your health, training, and performance for the better. Working to relieve muscle pain and soreness, alleviate any unwanted inflammation, promote better sleep, and provide help with a host of other issues, it is no wonder why CBD has increased in popularity. As an effective topical, Level Select CBD Level 2 Sports Cream is that high-quality CBD supplement to tackle those muscle pain and soreness needs so you can move about pain-free.
Level Select CBD Level 2 Sports Cream is a fast-absorbing formula to relieve pain and improve performance.
Level Select sought to create CBD products that differ from the rest in that they provide long-lasting effects. Designed and formulated for real results, quality is a top priority, and every step of the process is under Level Select’s control. What this does is ensures the highest quality ingredients make it into your products, so you see the best results to your health and performance.
Level Select CBD Level 2 Sports Cream Highlights
Level Select CBD Level 2 Sports Cream is designed to deliver a great amount of CBD to relieve muscle soreness as effectively as possible. A non-greasy and fast-absorbing formula ensures these top-tier ingredients efficiently relieve the affected area while also soothing and softening your skin. A cooling mint scent is refreshing and brings a nice element to this amazing topical.
With 600mg of CBD using a blend of Broad Spectrum and Nano CBD, plenty of ingredients included in this fast-acting formula give you the best chance at relief and feeling great every single day, workout or off day. Level Select has expertly designed a Level 1 cream (300mg) and a Level 3 cream (1,200mg) for those seeking a more mild or stronger CBD supplement. However, this Level 2 Sports Cream is the perfect middle ground with 600mg for that higher level of relieving muscle aches and soreness.
Ingredients
This fast-absorbing formula is loaded with great ingredients to help you see the best benefits possible. Let’s take a closer look at a few of these premium ingredients:
Cannabinoids Broad Spectrum Hemp Extract (CBD): Works to relieve pain and muscle soreness, promote healthy skin, and may reduce stress while improving sleep (1,2).
Rosmarinus Officinalis: Otherwise known as rosemary, this may help with pain relief and is often times used as a mild pain reliever (3).
Arnica Montana Flower Extract: May help reduce inflammation from exercise and sport-related activity while also relieving more chronic inflammation (4).
Chamomilla Recutita: Otherwise known as chamomile, this can alleviate muscle pain and soreness and has muscle relaxing properties to control potential spasms (5).
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract: Better known as horse chestnut, it has anti-inflammatory properties that will work to reduce swelling and relieve inflammation (6).
Other Ingredients
Purified Water, Caprylic-Capric TG, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Menthol, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance of N&A Oils, Glycerin, Urea, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Pilocarpus Pennatifolius Leaf Extract, Cinchona Calisaya Extract, Polydimethylsiloxane Silicone Blend, Polysorbate, Vitamin E, Grape Seed Extract, Acrylamide, Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Trideceth 6, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, FD&C Blue No.1, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
Type Of Application
Topical
CBD Dosage
600mg
Best Way To Take/Use
Massage into your skin until absorbed fully.
Price & Effectiveness
Level Select CBD Level 2 Sports Cream is that high-quality CBD topical to provide for relief when it comes to muscle pain, soreness, and inflammation. The best way to use this effective supplement is to apply to the affected area and massage into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
Level Select is rolling out nationwide retail in less than a month and are currently available in-store in major markets.
Pros
Fast-absorbing formula with high-quality ingredients
Great amount of CBD with 600mg for the right amount of strength
Non-greasy with a cooling mint scent
From a reputable company in Level Select
Cons
Premium priced option
Only available on their website
Price: $59.99
Who Should Use Level Select Sports Cream?
Level Selects Sports Cream is great for anyone experiencing muscle pain and soreness. Of course, those of us athletes who constantly grind in the gym can benefit with a great CBD topical like this, especially as we look to bounce back faster. For those experiencing everyday aches and pains, this CBD supplement is great to have on your shelf for when you need it most.
Check out our list of the Best CBD Supplements for more pain relieving and stress reducing products!
Overall Value
Level Select CBD Level 2 Sports Cream is that high-quality supplement able to provide you with all of those CBD benefits in an effective and safe topical. With 600mg of CBD, this is the perfect strength for you to see all those desired muscle relieving goals. Level Select knows the needs of everyone, athletes and everyday folk alike, and only seeks to produce the best supplements because they know what you deserve. What you are really getting is an effective, safe, and premium CBD topical from a company who prides themselves on honesty and quality. Check out Level Select CBD Level 2 Sports Cream today and work to relieve those unwanted aches and pains immediately.
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Arnold and Logan Paul Announce Slap Fighting at Arnold Sports Festival
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Logan Paul are getting into slap fighting.
It appears that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Logan Paul are getting into a slap fight. Well, not against each other. Schwarzenegger and Paul have agreed to put on a slap fighting competition at the upcoming 2022 Arnold Sports Festival.
Well this is certainly an unlikely turn of events. It appears that bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has chosen to spice things up for the Arnold Sports Festival. The festival has become well known for bringing all different kinds of sports to the event. With MMA, strongman, and other sports being highlighted, bringing another kind of event to the show isn’t out of the realm of possibility.
But no one could have been prepared for this.
It appears that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Logan Paul are bringing slap fighting to the Arnold Sports Festival. Both Schwarzenegger and Paul will be producing the event. Paul will even be live streaming the slap fighting competition on his YouTube channel.
Slap Fighting at the Arnold
The trailer for the event looks pretty intense. One thing is certain, they aren’t pulling any punches…or slaps.
Get ready to watch some brutal slaps March 5th in Columbus, Ohio with me and @loganpaul live and free on Logan’s YouTube and on @fanmio.
This is quite an unexpected turn of events. While seeing strength sports at the Arnold Sports Festival is no surprise, to see a slap fighting competition take center stage is a bit of a shock.
With that said there’s no doubt that intrigue is building for this event and how it play out. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Logan Paul working together to bring the masses this event is perhaps more shocking than the competition itself.
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Back At It: Top 3 Back Exercises For Beginners
Here are some of the elite back workouts for beginners to try!
So you are the newbie in the gym, and the back can be quite a complex muscle to understand and train. And just because you can’t see your back in the mirror doesn’t mean you should ignore it.
A good muscular back will give your physique a wide and powerful look, and it will also give you the illusion of having a smaller waist.
So how do you build a strong V shape back? Well I am going to detail my top 3 back exercises that will hit your lats, middle and lower back.
Middle Back (Rhomboids)
The middle back is attached to the lats around the shoulder blade region and is involved in moving and stabilizing the shoulder blades, as well as helping the lats move the arms.
Exercise 1
Seated one arm cable row:
To get into the starting position, first sit down on the machine and place your feet on the front platform provided, making sure that your knees are slightly bent and not locked.
Lean over as you keep the natural alignment of your back and grab the single handle attachment with your left arm using a palms-down grip.
With your arm extended pull back until your torso is at a 90-degree angle from your legs.
Your back should be slightly arched and your chest should be sticking out.
You should be feeling a nice stretch on your lat as you hold the bar in front of you.
The right arm can be kept by the waist, and this can be the starting position of the exercise.
Keeping the torso stationary, pull the handles back towards your torso while keeping the arms close to it as you rotate the wrist, so that by the time your hand is by your abdominals it is in a neutral position (palms facing the torso).
Breathe out as you perform that movement.
At that point you should be squeezing your back muscles hard.
Hold that contraction for a second and slowly go back to the original position while breathing in.
Repeat for number of sets and reps below
Number of sets: 3
Number of reps per set: 12-15
The reason I’ve selected cables instead of a single arm dumbbell row is to ensure that you control the positive and negative parts of the movement.
Lats (Latissimus Dorsi)
The lats are located right under the armpits and stretch down attaching to the waist. Their function is to bring the arms down and backward.
Exercise 2
Close grip lat pulldown:
Sit down on a pull-down machine with a wide bar attached to the top pulley.
Make sure that you adjust the knee pad of the machine to fit your height.
These pads will prevent your body from being raised by the resistance attached to the bar.
Grab the bar with the palms facing forward using the prescribed grip.
Note regarding hand positioning.
Wide: For a wide grip, your hands need to be spaced out at a distance wider than your shoulder width.
Medium: For a medium grip, your hands need to be spaced out at a distance equal to your shoulder width
Close: For a close grip, your hands need be at a distance smaller than your shoulder width.
As you have both arms extended in front of you – while holding the bar at the chosen grip width
Bring your torso back around 30 degrees or so while creating a curvature on your lower back and sticking your chest out, this is your starting position.
As you breathe out, bring the bar down until it touches your upper chest by drawing the shoulders and the upper arms down and back.
Repeat for number of sets and reps below
Number of sets: 3
Number of reps per set: 12-15
Again I’ve selected cables and not body weight/ weighted pull ups is to ensure correct form, and to ensure that positive an negative parts of the movement are controlled
Now the next exercise doesn’t involve cables but many people seem to neglect the lower back, one of my favourites is the rack pull.
Lower Back (Erector Spinae)
The erector spinae, is a group of muscles that originate that extend vertically along the length of the back. They lie on each side of the vertebral column and extend alongside the lumbar and spine, and thus helps protect the spine.
Exercise 3
Rack pulls:
Set up in a power rack with the bar on the pins.
The pins should be set to the desired point; just below the knees, just above, or in the mid thigh position.
Position yourself against the bar in a proper deadlifting position.
Your feet should be under your hips, your grip shoulder width, back arched, and hips back to engage the hamstrings.
Since the weight is typically heavy, you may use a mixed grip, a hook grip, or use straps to aid in holding the weight.
With your head looking forward, extend through the hips and knees, pulling the weight up and back until lockout.
Be sure to pull your shoulders back as you complete the movement.
Return the weight to the pins and repeat.
Repeat for number of sets and reps below
Number of sets: 3
Number of reps per set: 8-10
So there you have it, a very quick look at the back that will definitely help if you are a newbie, but there is definitely a lot more to cover on the back but I will save that for another more extensive time.
So start incorporating these exercises and your back will certainly start getting more attention
Until next time, keep pumping!