Muscle Chemistry Archive
INSANE BODYBUILDING GENETICS! The Most Jacked and Shredded Father and Son Duo We’ve Seen!
In honor of Father’s Day, we are re-running this story about bodybuilding father and son duo who caught eyes on stage in the Canadian Nationals.
Genetics. They play a major role in how one’s physique can be molded and shaped. Some individuals have crazy back genetics that allow them to get their lats to explode with muscle. Others have crazy arm genetics, bicep and tricep insertions going above and beyond what we thought was humanly possible. Then there are those who have overall superior genetics allowing them to mold their bodies to insanely jacked and shredded forms.
When an individual has some impressive genetics, sometimes they’re able to pass those same gifts onto the next generation. This certainly seems to be the case in regards to Jesse and Denis LeBlanc.
A certified personal trainer, Jesse LeBlanc has been able to shape the bodies of his clients into healthy and strong figures of peak human athleticism. Jesse LeBlanc has utilized that same knowledge and passion for transforming his clients into shaping his own physique as well, leading to numerous competitive bodybuilding titles in the process. But while Jesse may have put in the hard work to transform himself, we have to consider that his superior genetics helped him along the way.
Enter Denis LeBlanc.
A fitness enthusiast himself, Jesse’s father Denis has cut out a powerful and strong form of his own, looking extremely jacked and shredded even in his early fifties. The father and son duo got the chance to show off their hard work and superior genetics on stage when they competed in a bodybuilding show together at last year’s Canadian Nationals. Suffice it to say, both LeBlanc men looked impressive as they stepped on stage.
Jesse and Denis LeBlanc not only have a bond through blood, but also their passion for fitness.
What do you think of this father-son duo?
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Jacob Ladon is a staff writer and former amateur bodybuilder. He has been passionate about bodybuilding since he was 15 years old and discovered the joys of training in the gym. He reports and comments on all bodybuilding related matters.
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World’s Strongest Man 2021 Finals Results (LIVE UPDATES)
A complete breakdown of the World’s Strongest Man 2021 finals results day one.
The World’s Strongest Man 2021 is nearing an end as the day one finals have come to a close. After a grueling three days of qualifiers – 10 strongman competitors are battling it out to win the title of World’s Strongest Man. Read on for our full recap and breakdown of the day one finals.
The World’s Strongest Man 2021 runs from June 15-20th in Sacramento, California. This is first time in seven years that the event has taken place in California and Generation Iron has been working with WSM’s IMG team to bring you direct coverage. The strongman competitors have been giving their all throughout the entirety of the event – which has also brought in some dramatic turns of events.
Luke Richardson and Graham Hicks have pulled out of the competition early on in the qualifier rounds. Hicks first announced dropping out via his Instagram on June 14. Ervin Toots from Estonia replaced Hicks – who also switched qualifier group spots with Gavin Bilton.
Terry Hollands also suffered an injury during the first round of qualifiers and later announced that he would be officially retiring from the World’s Strongest Man competition completely. Additionally, last year’s champion Oleksii Novikov had some trouble early on with the loading medley event and was unable to finish. This put him at a disadvantage going into the rest of the competition.
After three great days of competition, notable names to watch have begun to emerge. Brian Shaw remains rather dominate along with Trey Mitchell, JF Caron, and Konstantine Janashia. Moving into the final stages and last chances for these athletes to stake their claims, all eyes will be on the finalists as they test their strength and sheer will to be crowned champion.
World’s Strongest Man 2021 Finalists
Ultimately, only 10 competitors were able to move onto the finals this Saturday and Sunday. Below are the ten competitors who are battling it out for the first place spot this weekend.
Brian Shaw
Trey Mitchell
JF Caron
Konstantine Janashia
Bobby Thompson
Maxime Boudreault
Tom Stoltman
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
Adam Bishop
Luke Stoltman
World’s Strongest Man 2021 Finals Day 1 Events
Giant’s Medley
Titan’s Turntable
Reign Keg Toss
With the day one finals coming to a close, here are the results and current standings.
World’s Strongest Man 2021 Leaderboard
No.
Name
Points
1
Tom Stoltman
10
2
Konstantine Janashia
9
3
Brian Shaw
8
4
Luke Stoltman
7
5
JF Caron
6
6
Adam Bishop
5
7
Bobby Thompson
4
8
Maxime Boudreault
3
9
Trey Mitchell
2
10
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted
1
World’s Strongest Man 2021 Finals Day One Results
After a hot start to the finals round, these 10 athletes have begun competition with serious force. To begin with the Giant’s Medley, Tom Stoltman won the event with a time of 18.36 seconds with Konstantine Janashia and Brian Shaw closely behind.
Giant’s Medley
Tom Stoltman – 18.36 seconds
Konstantine Janashia – 20.31 seconds
Brian Shaw – 20.53 seconds
Luke Stoltman – 20.72 seconds
JF Caron – 21.31 seconds
Adam Bishop – 22.39 seconds
Bobby Thompson – 25.06 seconds
Maxime Boudreault – 31.43 seconds
Trey Mitchell – 45.61 seconds
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted – 12.75 meters
Titan’s Turntable
Results for the Titan’s Turntable will be available shortly.
Reign Keg Toss
Results for the Reign Keg Toss will be available shortly.
World’s Strongest Man Finals Day 2 Preview
With only one more day of the finals we can expect a lot more exciting events to take place as each athlete pushes through their last chance to win the title of World’s Strongest Man. Below is what to expect for tomorrow’s final showcase.
Finals Day 2 – Finals Day 2: Sunday, June 20th
LOG LIFT
KNAACK DEADLIFT
ATLAS STONES
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8 Best Back Exercises For A Rock Solid Back And Physique
Don’t overlook the gains you can get from having a rock solid back and really work to elevate your overall performance and physique with these great exercises to bring your gains to the next level.
It’s too easy to look in the mirror and see the progress made in the front. The pecs that pop, the biceps that bulge out, and those washboard abs you’ve made happen with strict attention and dedication. But your back needs love and the gains made from producing a rock solid back are waiting for you to expose. Not only can your back help give off that toned aesthetic you’ve hustled for in the front, but the benefits to your posture and overall strength are endless. So, why limit yourself with what you can and cannot do when building muscle.
We often spend so much time hunched over a desk or a computer, not realizing the detriment we’re producing to our backs. That weakness not only hinders our overall growth but stunts your progress from those workouts in the front you desperately want to improve. The stronger your upper back, the more stable your shoulders become, thus allowing more weight for upper body workouts, like the bench press. Seems like you take out two birds with one stone so why not work the back to its optimal capacity for muscle growth.
So while the front gets all the love, the back struggles for attention and ultimately can bring you down, hurting all other elements of your workouts. With these 8 workouts, you’ll notice a huge difference in your overall strength and posture and that V-shape you so desire is just around the corner. So give these a try and really start to see the gains grow and that much desired V-shape taper come into full effect as you work yourself to oblivion.
A shredded back is what separates the men from the boys, especially in the gym. A good back training session should be as brutal as a hardcore leg day and leave you sore and wanting more. You should be running on fumes by the end of your back workouts and seeking the next back workouts to really enhance your overall growth. Don’t be just another person working out in the gym. Be a force that everyone can jealous of every time you grab a weight. Knowing what to do and actually doing it are two totally different things so make those rock solid back goals come true with a serious boost to your training and muscle growth.
If you want a cobra back, you need to constantly shock your muscles with different exercises. Hitting a training plateau is one sure way to stunt your gains and waste your time in the gym. Your back is one of the biggest muscle groups and you need to target it from every angle for optimal results in the most safe and effective way. We have put together the list of workouts you can try during your next workout to really turn your back into a serious strength specimen.
Here are 8 training exercises to help you get that rock-solid back.
Band Bent Over Row
The band bent over row is perfect for those at-home workouts. Either as a warm-up or a workout, the band bent over row will provide great range of motion while still challenging you, all while forgetting that weights exist. Providing constant tension, it allows for various grip options while sticking with a natural range of movement. Improving not only grip strength but also mobility is more than key when looking to progress with your overall goals with a good back workout.
How to: Grab a band and place it on the ground, standing in the middle. Take the band with both hands with an overhand grip, bend at the hips, keeping a good, solid posture with your feet shoulder width apart. It’s crucial that your back remains straight and not rounded. Pull the bands towards your chest, squeezing your back, ending with a slight pause at the top. Return to the original position and keep working against the band’s resistance.
Single Arm Dumbbell Row
The single arm dumbbell row is great because it allows you to lift more weight with a greater range of motion. The ability to focus on weaker points of your back is just one benefit to this workout. Your lats will work hard and other muscles like the rhomboids and traps will jump to their defense.
How to: There are two ways to do this workout and each will provide solid benefits. It is important to keep the core engaged with both so as to protect the spine and provide solid stability.
Using a bench, place one knee down toward the back with the same side hand towards the front. Provide support with the leg that is on the ground and using your free hand, grab a weight. Maintaining a flat back is key as you lift the weight in a rowing motion to avoid lower back pain. Repeat with the other side by placing your other knee on the back of the bench with the same side hand on the front.
The other way to do this exercise is to place one hand in the middle of the bench and hinge at the waist with both feet planted firmly on the ground. With the core engaged, grab a weight with your free hand and lift to your chest in a rowing motion, keeping a flat and stable back.
Renegade Row
The renegade row is the perfect challenge for it combines both the pushup and plank, mixed with the added bonus of weights. Keeping a tight core is critical for the integrity of this position so as to not injure yourself. Start light and work your way up to heavier weights. As a full body exercise, the renegade row will work to push you to new heights with your overall strength goals. Planks work to target your core and offer balance and stabilization for the lower back while push-ups can really work your chest, arms, and core. The row will target the back making this a serious contender for one of the best full body workouts for your back muscles.
How to: Grabbing a pair of dumbbells, get into a plank position with feet spread shoulder width apart. The dumbbells should be parallel to each other as you squeeze your glutes and brace your core. It is important to keep the core engaged the entire time.
Lift one weight up in a rowing motion to your chest, pause for a second, and return the weight to the ground. Reset, check your core, and repeat with the other side. Control is key with this workout in order to keep your body stable and your core engaged.
Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row
The chest supported dumbbell row is a great for those who may struggle with keeping a strong chest and straight spine with some others. The chest-supported dumbbell row lets the bench do all of the work while you can efficiently move the weight. Often times we lose our form and balance throwing us all out of whack. Supporting ourselves is key when it comes to working a full body exercise for those vulnerable joints and smaller, overlooked back muscles can become targets for injury and unwanted pain, like those in your lower back. Really take advantage of this exercise and work to benefit yourself overall.
How to: Using an incline bench, lay on your stomach and let your arms hang. Grab the dumbbells and squeeze your back to pull the weights with your hips. Your elbows should be at a 90-degree angle. Make sure to squeeze your shoulder blades, pausing at the top for a second or two, and returning to the start.
Seated Cable Row With Pause
The seated cable row with a pause is a great workout to see big gains. Sitting up tall and keeping your shoulders back is key in strengthening those muscles. Unstable shoulders can limit your movement resulting in not as much growth. It is crucial to keep your shoulders back and down in order to avoid injury. The great benefit to this exercise is that you can start with light weight and slowly add more weight to maximize your gains. Working a drop set with this is also something that can really enhance overall muscle growth and huge gains with your back muscles.
How to: Sit upright across from the bar. Grab the bar and pull towards your upper abs. Set your shoulders blades together and tighten your abs before beginning. Sitting up tall, let your arms slide out following the cable. Your body should remain straight and firm throughout the entire movement. Repeat with desired number of reps.
Wide-Grip Seated Cable Row
The wide grip seated cable row is really just a variation of the seated cable row, but is important for those who want more specific focus on the lats. The same applies with keeping a tight core and stable shoulders. Similar to the normal grip seated cable row, this exercise can elevate all aspects of performance and growth by playing with weights to really trick your muscles and alleviate lower back pain.
How to: Sit upright holding the bar with a wide grip. Hinge at the waist while maintaining a tight core and flow out with the cable. Pull back towards the upper abs and pinch your shoulder blades together.
Close-Grip Pull Down
The close grip pull down is great for it allows a longer range of motion and increased time under tension, forcing your muscles to work a little harder. The close-grip and the regular grip act very similar to one another so it’s really a personal preference. Keeping this movement slow and controlled will only add to the resistance and tension and a good squeeze will only amplify the effects of a stronger back.
How to: Sit upright with your knees placed under the pads and keep your back upright with your arms straight. Reach up and grab the grips, bracing your upper body. Pull down to your chest and hold for a moment before releasing back up to the top.
Pullups or Chin-ups With Variations
Pullups and chin-ups are staples in any workout especially for those looking to get a V-shaped torso. Pull ups and chin ups work the lats and that flared shape can make you appear more slim without shedding a pound. There are many variations with these, but here are some good ones to try. Find on that is comfortable for you and really work the reps while mixing in new ones to trick your muscles and diversify your training.
Chin-up: Grab the bar with an underhand neutral grip shoulder-width apart.
Mixed Grip Chin-up: Grab the bar with hands shoulder-width apart, however one is underhand and the other is overhand.
Pullup: With an overhand grip, repeat the same motion as a chin-up to really get a great pull ups exercise for muscle gain as you build muscle.
Towel Pullup: A fun take on the pullup, drape a towel over the bar and grab the ends with your palms facing each other. This can help improve grip strength and is great for the forearms.
Wrap Up
These are sure to fire up your physique so you see huge gains in your back. A strong back can provide not only strength but also support and stabilization for big lifts so you stay strong and injury free. Having a rock solid back means you know what you are doing and not just in the gym wasting your time. Taking the time to really work your back muscles and give your body the best benefit possible is something you should applaud yourself for because many people overlook it. Don’t let the same old routine ruin your chances at great gains and work to add some diversity into your back workouts with some simple or more advanced exercises. Try these today and see what they can do for you to advance all of your bodybuilding, fitness, health, and wellness goals in your quest for optimal performance.
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Best Muscle Group Training Combos For Bodybuilding
Know the right combination of muscles to train to ensure your bodybuilding gains are met and really work to get the most out of every workout.
Instead of wandering around the gym with no plan in mind, it is important for you to know what works best to maximize the full potential of your growth with your muscle groups. While ripping a quick set of bicep curls, hopping on the bench for a few decent reps, and hitting a body weight squat circuit might make you feel good, you won’t be actually benefiting your overall performance or individual muscle groups or any major muscle group, as well as smaller muscle groups, to make sure to see growth in your training.
To start seeing the success of muscle building depends on training the right muscles, at the right time, and with other muscle groups that aid in such growth. Pairing muscle groups that compliment each other will activate more muscle fibers and allow for more muscle in your workouts for maximum muscle group training for all muscle groups and sheer volume.
Work Those Stabilizer Muscles Out For Support
It is important to note that very few exercises truly target just one muscle, whereas many target different muscle groups. Although a major muscle may be the intended target, smaller ones surrounding it also benefits and provide support and act as stabilizers for the larger muscles. By combining certain muscle groups together that complement each other, you increase muscle mass, bone health, and begin that path to your desired physique. Working on the wrong muscle group together won’t totally destroy all gains, but you will not fully maximize the potential of your hard work put into the gym from all muscle groups.
The Benefits Of Combining Muscle Groups For Serious Growth & Performance
The bonus of combining certain groups is to work like-minded muscles with complimentary movements. A day off of recovery for that muscle group will allow the muscle to recharge to better target muscle growth. Compound exercises are those that involve more than one group of muscles and can increase efficiency, muscle mass, and weight loss.
However, if you want to start to strengthen muscle groups over the other, exercises performed in the beginning of the workout led to greater gains than those completed at the end (1).
Fatigue plays a role for those muscles worked at the beginning are fresher and more willing to lift more weight for muscle group training and intensity.
These muscle group combinations ensure you see big gains without sacrificing your overall health so as to not waste your time in the gym and be as effective as possible with all muscle groups. A simple change in your existing workout plan can go a long way in terms of benefits and gains for muscle group training with added intensity. Getting enough resistance from enough intensity quickly can ensure safe lifting for weeks and months as you build up enough muscle.
Chest, Shoulders and Triceps For Pushing Motions
The chest and triceps work together in most pushing motions that originate from the shoulders, so combining the three is the best choice. By keeping all three activated in the workout, the possibility for growth is undeniable and unavoidable, especially with great chest exercises, and even in the triceps and shoulders. While the bench will see greater muscle hypertrophy in your chest than the triceps (2), it’s important to recognize that both the triceps and shoulders still benefit from said exercise as opposed to just one muscle group or just one singular major muscle group or body part, as well as other smaller muscle groups incorporated in your training program for the best results to get in a week.
With the shoulders as a bridge to your chest and triceps, increasing mobility and size are key to keeping your upper half strong, stable, and free from injury. Put these three muscle groups together for an effective and efficient workout to train at least once per week to target different muscle needs through weight training so you can spend the time you want on them. Whether it be your shoulders or your chest, you can get at least one good exercise in a week to split your days between the other groups so your body can rest and enjoy the program designed for lifting big weights.
Exercises:
Incline Chest Press
Bench Press
Dumbbell Lateral Raises
Arnold Press
Dumbbells Triceps Kickbacks
Triceps Overhead Extension
Back, Biceps and Abs For Pulling Movements
This muscle group pairing is effective because the biceps assist the back with many exercises. For a lot of back day training, the biceps and arms offer the secondary movement being some sort of pulling motion in many ways. Whether it be a rowing motion, or one of pulling up or down, in the upper or lower arm, the biceps are essential for getting that back to where it should be so you start seeing that wing-like back along with those giant arms so they start working for your benefit.
While its true your biceps also activate the shoulders, which you would have included on a different day of training, it is vital to just maintain your form and know your limits to not over work them or other major muscle groups, especially your back and arms. Working your abs along with the back and biceps offers stability and can assist in injury prevention (3), so adding core exercises to this regiment is simply a must to also help with low back support. Along with those added benefits of balance and grip strength, you can get that more than desired six-pack abs to look and feel great while also promoting good back support for your overall body health along with rest and the best recovery to train at optimal capacity with heavy weights while ensuring efficient time working out.
Exercises:
Dumbbell Rows
Lat Pulldowns (with reverse grip)
Standard Bicep Curl
Hammer Curl
Preacher Curls
Plank
Crunches
Russian Twists
Hamstrings, Quads, Calves and Glutes For Lower Body Power & Explosive Strength
Training these muscle groups may seem obvious, but it is vital to keep working your legs. Your quads, hamstrings, calves, and glutes work as one to perform these compound motions so it is no surprise this combination works to your maximum benefit with workouts. Your calves, hamstrings and glutes help with hip and knee movements and your glutes offer added support to the hamstrings to flex the knees or extend the hip. Well-trained legs provide you with a strong back and core, but also that balance and stability to improve form in a variety of other exercises, some with just one single leg to work those calves and get them done. While leg day may not be as appealing as hitting a good, solid upper body workout, or whatever comes your way, it is vital to train your legs and keep a strong foundation in and out of the gym for major muscle groups and workouts in order to see proper rest as well from your legs routine for great workouts.
Exercises:
Bodyweight Squat
Bulgarian Split Squat
Barbell Hip Thrust
Machine Leg Curl
Step Ups
Cable Kickbacks
Standing Calf Raise
Seated Band Pushes
Wrap It All Up
More often than not we have a good handle on what muscle groups we want to work together. People will commonly work their chest and biceps and save the triceps and shoulders for the back. While you are likely to notice progress, a simple change of switching your back and chest days can boost your performance and strength by providing complimentary muscles groups to perform exercises more effectively. Regardless of what you decide, it’s important to have a plan in place to stay on track and continue to see that muscle growth you want and need while also staying healthy. Use leg days as a recovery tool for your upper half just as much as you are using them for building foundational strength to support and assist balance and stability. Try pairing these muscle group combinations together and love the results that follow for what you want and need to make people want to stare at all your progress.
Check out our Exercise Guide for other exercises and video instructions.
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*Images courtesy of Envato
Resources
Simao, Roberto; Freitas de Salles, Belmiro; Figueiredo, Tiago; Dias, Ingrid; Wiilardson, Jeffrey M. (2012). “Exercise order in resistance training”. (source)
Ogasawara, Riki; Thiebaud, Robert S.; Loenneke, Jeremy P.; Loftin, Mark; Abe, Takashi (2012). “Time course for arm and chest muscle thickness changes following bench press training”. (source)
Hsu, Shih-Lin; Oda, Harumi; Shirahata, Saya; Watanabe, Mana; Sasaki, Makoto (2018). “Effects of core strength training on core stability”. (source)
Talking Huge With Craig Golias | EP 3: Vegas New Mecca, Fitting On Plane, & Last Photo With Rich Piana
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Craig Golias talks on how bodybuilders are swarming to Las Vegas, how to not overeat while bulking, and his relationship with the late Rich Piana
Welcome to another episode of Talking Huge – a weekly digital series in which Craig Golias talks in-depth with Vlad Yudin on the latest trending topics in bodybuilding. Raw, honest, and uncut – Craig Golias shares his opinions on all things bodybuilding. In this episode, Craig Golias talks about Las Vegas becoming the new mecca of bodybuilding, his friendship with Rich Piana, how to not overeat while bulking, and his early days as an ectomorph.
While Craig Golias may have only had a short career as a competitive bodybuilder, he still love the sport and lifestyle passionately. During our time talking with Craig during this episode, he also recounts his very first time going to the Mr. Olympia competition as a fan. He also discusses his how much he enjoys going to the expo and meeting fans.
Are bodybuilders flocking to live in Las Vegas?
One of our main points of discussion this week is Las Vegas and how it’s suddenly booming with bodybuilding. It’s no secret that for decades the Mr. Olympia has been held in Las Vegas. Ironically, that has changed over the past two years due to COVID-19 – yet the bodybuilding culture seems to be thriving in Las Vegas regardless.
Craig Golias is one of those bodybuilders. He now lives in Las Vegas and hasn’t looked back. In fact, he despises California cities due to the immense traffic and expensive prices. According to Craig, he’s not alone. Many aspiring and pro bodybuilders are moving to Las Vegas. Not only that – but notable gyms are opening up in the area as well.
This combination of bodybuilding-focused gyms and bodybuilders seems to be early signs of a shift in the bodybuilding landscape. Will Las Vegas soon overshadow Los Angeles as the mecca of bodybuilding? Craig Golias believes so.
Vlad Yudin also discusses with Craig how a similar shift is happening on the east coast. Many bodybuilders and events have been moving to Florida. This was accelerated by the pandemic and the lax laws in the state. But this shift was happening even before COVID-19 consumed the world.
Craig Golias On Overeating And Life As An Ectomorph
The topic of bulking returns this week as Craig Golias gives advice on how to not overeat while trying to put on size. The key of course is to eat clean. But he also suggests that your tactics change depending on your current weight. If you are overweight and want to build muscle – Craig suggests focusing on dieting and cutting weight first. Drop the fat, then return to eating heavily – only this time with clean foods.
Craig Golias, while massive and nearly 300 pounds, was not a man who naturally carried weight during his younger years. In fact, he was skinny as twig. He describes himself as an ectomorph who could eat whatever he wanted without gaining weight.
So of course, when he decided to try and build massive muscle – he overindulged extremely. At first, this combined with training led to mostly muscle growth. But by the time he went from 150 pounds to 225 pounds, the weight gain started going from muscle to fat.
At the time, Craig Golias knew nothing about the protocols and tactics for being a successful bodybuilder. He was just playing it by ear and trying to emulate the physiques he saw in movies and magazines. For future generations – he warns against doing what he did at the start. The sooner you know about building muscle on a clean diet, the sooner you will find the kind of real bodybuilding success you are likely looking for.
Wrap Up
You can watch Craig Golias and Vlad Yudin discuss Las Vegas bodybuilding, Rich Piana, overeating, and how to build muscle as an ectomorph in our latest episode above. Make sure to check out Talking Huge every week on Friday – only on the Generation Iron Fitness Network!
Unbound Unbent Beyond Pump Review
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Product Overview
We all hit the gym expecting to get the best pump, right? Every single time we toss on a tank, we expect others to envy that hard work and serious size we’ve spent hours packing on. So, we take a pump product, in particular one that claims to provide the best muscle pumps for serious energy and focus. But how many of those actually live up to the expectation that we so highly put on them? It’s rare. Unbound has created a seriously effective and incredible pump product called Unbent, designed to give you uncompromising effects to your pumps, endurance, and performance, making you an athlete to fear every time you hit the weights.
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Unbound Unbent Highlights
Unbound Unbent is an incredibly unique supplement designed to offer the best ingredients to boost serious pumps, endurance, and overall performance. With ten premium and high-quality ingredients, this supplement is meant for those athletes who want uncompromising results as they push themselves to the absolute limit. With an advanced and incredibly effective formula, Unbound works to bring nothing but the best pumps for serious power and a high amount of nitrates to give you energy even without stimulants. With Unbent’s insane effectiveness, you’ll leave the gym with the biggest pump you’ve ever received.
Unbent is meant to be stacked with other Unbound products for it will enhance all areas of your training and performance when paired with these stellar supplements. For those looking to beef up their resistance training, stack this with their pre-workout, Unload. If you are someone looking to really boost your cardio, stacking the fat burner Unlock is the product for you to see those desired gains.
Ingredients
L-Citrulline: Provides for greater nitric oxide production and vasodilation while promoting better blood flow for bigger pumps (1).
Betaine Anhydrous: Studies have shown it may enhance endurance and your total amount of reps while also increasing peak power and strength output for maximum gains (2).
Arginine & Betaine Nitrate: Nitrates work in the body by converting to nitrite and then turning into nitric oxide. This conversion helps reduce blood pressure, improve blood flow, and increase oxygen circulation and cell metabolism.
HydroPrime: A highly concentrated form of glyercol that works for cell-suturing, hydrating, and volumizing your muscles.
Taurine: An essential amino acid stored in the brain, heart, and skeletal muscle tissue, this will encourage muscle cells to absorb more water, enhance stamina, and delay onset fatigue (4).
VasoDrive-AP: Can promote greater blood flow, arterial elasticity, and healthy blood pressure.
Grape Seed Extract: Contains potent bioactive compounds know to support nitric oxide production and vasodilation for better oxygen and blood flow. It will also help optimize nutrient delivery to work muscles so your body gets the maximum benefits (4).
Himalayan Pink Sea Salt: Provides the body with a premium source of sodium to optimize absorption and help lead to better muscle contractions.
AstraGin: Great for increasing bioavailability and absorption of key nutrients to promote better muscle growth and recovery.
Other Ingredients
Citric acid, natural flavors, malic acid, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, anti-foam (maltodextrin, canola oil, silicon dioxide)
Stim Or Non-Stim
Non-Stim
Servings Per Container
20
Serving Size
1 scoop (14.67g)
Flavors
Grape Lychee, Mojito, Tangelo
Best Way To Take
Take 1 scoop with 12-16 oz. of water.
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Logan Paul Thinks He Could Beat Mike Tyson in a Boxing Match
“You can’t tell me I can’t beat Mike Tyson. Bro, he’s old, old.”
Here we go again. It appears that Logan Paul is intent on trying to box all the modern day boxing legends. First he targeted the smaller Floyd Mayweather and fought him to a draw. Now it appears that Logan Paul is looking to goad Mike Tyson into a match.
You would think that Logan Paul would have learned his lesson by now. In facing Floyd Mayweather we saw that Paul had some modicum of skills in the ring. But what we ultimately saw was a larger man unable to hurt or damage the much smaller, more experienced boxer. Now Logan Paul has his sights set on Mike Tyson, a much larger man and a bigger puncher than Mayweather.
While Mike Tyson may be at an advanced age, what he was able to show against Roy Jones Jr. during their exhibition bout was impressive. Tyson still had pop on his punches and he still had the kind of footwork and agility of a man years his junior. Make no mistake that Mike Tyson is still an absolute beast.
Paul vs Tyson Next?
So where did this notion of a Logan Paul vs Mike Tyson showdown comes from? Well it appears that on Paul’s podcast, Impaulsive, the question was posed.
“Someone mentioned Mike Tyson, like how funny is it?” said Paul. “One great at a time. Or is it like you can only fight one? My lawyer mentioned it and he was like, ‘No, Tyson will rip your head off, you don’t stand a chance’.
“I’m like ‘bro, I literally just went through all of this, you can’t tell me I can’t beat Mike Tyson. Bro, he’s old, old.”
There’s certainly nothing wrong with confidence. It will take that kind of confidence for Logan Paul to actually go for broke and beat Mike Tyson in the ring. But despite his age, Tyson would be no walk in the park and would likely give Paul all he could handle.
Would you watch a Mike Tyson vs Logan Paul match?
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Blessing Awodibu Full Interview | Trash Talk, New York Pro, & The Future Of Bodybuilding
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Watch the full uncut GI Exclusive interview with Blessing Awodibu
Blessing Awodibu blew up on the pro bodybuilding scene in 2020 through to this year. This was due to two reasons. First, his physique updates on social media showcased a threatening package. Second, his personality and trash talk online spawned a rivalry with another up and coming bodybuilder in the spotlight – Nick Walker.
Since then, Blessing has competed in the Indy Pro and the New York Pro. While he didn’t win either of those competitions – his physique shows true promise. He placed third at the Indy Pro and sixth at the New York Pro. Disappointing compared to the hype behind him – but a respectable start for his pro career to be sure.
Over the past few months we’ve released multiple GI Exclusive segments from our interview with Blessing Awodibu. Now we’re releasing the full length interview including topics such as his online hype & trash talk, the New York Pro, and how he plans to transform the future of bodybuilding.
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Blessing on trash talk and his rivalry with Nick Walker
True to character, Blessing embraced the entire rivalry with Nick Walker in the lead up to the New York Pro 2021. He believed that this kind of beef is simply part of the entertainment of bodybuilding. He is doing it because he wants to put on a show. He thinks that the New York Pro would have the “highest pay-per-view streams” than any other IFBB show. He thinks this is solely due to the hype he helped create.
He also thinks that Nick Walker might have taken everything a bit too personally. Blessing believes that athletes understand an unspoken contract as pros – that the trash talk and rivalries are nothing personal. It’s simply the mindset of a confident athlete looking to win.
“I don’t think Nick understands it. He took it too personal, you know?”
Blessing expresses the importance of bodybuilders bringing entertaining personality to the sport.
Blessing Awodibu thinks the sport of bodybuilding has one major problem. It has nothing to do with the physiques or bubble guts. Blessing thinks we have a crisis of personality in bodybuilding. More specifically, he thinks that bodybuilding has stopped being entertaining.
Of course, Blessing is not referring to the actual competitions themselves. He understands that the drama of the Olympia or Arnold Classic or any other major IFBB pro show is still there with the quality of physiques on display. The problem is everything in between. There are not enough personalities, rivalries, and hype building up into the competitions.
Blessing Awodibu is already someone who is making headlines in the industry. Not only due to his massive physique but also due to his outspoken nature leading up to the New York Pro 2021. He’s called out Nick Walker and built anticipation with a temporary rivalry between the two leading up to the show.
Beyond that, Blessing Awodibu, has been making viral content online for years. He’s been dubbed the funniest bodybuilder in the sport. During our conversation, we asked him what other bodybuilders look to be matching him in terms of entertainment and personality. Blessing had a hard time coming up with any names.
That’s the problem. For every Kai Greene or Bradley Martyn, there are dozens of other bodybuilders that simply stay quiet. What makes this most frustrating for Blessing, is that he knows that there are tons of great bodybuilding personalities in the sport. He thinks there is a lot of talented bodybuilders who can create great hype and content. But in Blessing’s opinion – they are being lazy.
Of course, Blessing means this only on the personality or entertainment front. In fact, he points out that these pro bodybuilders are so good at training, dieting, and sculpting their physique – that they don’t make time to entertain the fans.
Wrap Up
Our conversation with Blessing Awodibu lasted just about an hour – so there are many other topics that we can’t discuss in full within this article. That’s why you can check out the full uncut GI Exclusive interview with Blessing above!