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Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker Turn From Rivals to Training Partners
Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker turn from rivals to training partners.
Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker have rekindled their rivalry as they train back together. The bright spot is that the two appear to be on friendly terms.
Rivalries can be extremely toxic or healthy depending on the individuals involved. A rivalry can bring out the absolute best in two competitors as well as the worst. But when it’s on the positive side it can certainly end up being a treat for the competitors, fans, abs everyone else involved. That brings us to two former rivals who have once again crossed paths.
It appears that top bodybuilders Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker have rekindled their rivalry. The two traded a ton of words back and forth on social media ahead of their fated meeting at the 2021 NY Pro. The unfortunate part is that they never got to share the stage together.
While Nick Walker took top honors at the show, Blessing Awodibu would in sixth place at the show. Walker has since gone on to compete at and win the 2021 Arnold Classic and even took fifth at the Olympia. Blessing on the other hand decided to take an extended off season and improve upon his physique.
It seemed as if the two bodybuilders would t cross paths for quite some time. But in the bodybuilding world it isn’t too uncommon to run into an old friend or in this case an old rival.
After burying the hatchet, it appears that Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker are on pretty good terms. The two rivals recently met up and trained back together.
Video with the @blessing_awodibucoming soon!!!!
We killed back today!!!!! Awesome workout!!!!! My man is looking huge and excited to see what he looks on stage!!!!
More workouts to come!!!!!
Not only did they train together, but they also took the opportunity to have a friendly pose down together. You can tell that both bodybuilders were having fun during the recent collaboration.
Finally getting pose down with the mutant ?? @nick_walker39
It’s great to see that Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker are in good terms. Who knows, their collaboration could lead to both of them bringing the absolute best out of each other. Of course only time will tell if that rings true, but like the old adage says: iron sharpens iron.
What do you think of Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker training together?
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The Calf Training Secret No Pro Wants You To Know
Calf Training of The Pros
Calves are one of the smallest, most stubborn, and desired muscle groups. Since you’re reading this article, we’ll assume you’re lacking in the calf department and are willing to change your current situation.
If you’ve been laboring away on the calf exercises but don’t have any results to show for it, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share a calf training secret with you which will take your calf gains to a whole new level.
The Mistakes
Before we let you in on the secret, we want to go over the mistakes most people make in their calf training. Once you know what is holding you back from achieving your goals, you can get better results by fixing your shortcomings.
Training At The End of A Leg Workout
Without going too deep into the mistakes, we’ll just touch on them and tell you how to overcome them. If you have lagging calves, you should never train them after a brutal leg workout when you have no gas left in the tank. For best results, work your calves when you aren’t fatigued.
No Volume
Most people make the mistake of following a vanilla calf training program where they perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps on a couple of exercises. If you want to turn your calves into bulls, you need to be training them like you train all your other major muscle groups. Perform at least five exercises and switch up the intensity often to keep your muscles guessing.
Lack of Variations
While people are proactive in their bicep training – they work their inner, outer, and medial bicep heads – they don’t follow the same approach when it comes to calf training. You should be targetting your calves from three angles to train them effectively.
Perform your calf exercises with your feet planted parallel to target the medial calf heads. Placing your toes together and heels apart – forming an “A” – will target the outer calf heads and keeping your heels together and toes apart – forming a “V” – will work the inner heads.
The Secret That Will Change Your Calf Training Forever
Your calves are made up of both slow and fast-twitch muscle fibers. Performing exercises with long TuT (time under tension) works the slow-twitch fibers and lifts with smaller TuT train the fast-twitch muscles.
So, the dilemma with calf training is that no matter which kind of intensity (high or low number of repetitions) you go for, you’re not going to get the best results. There is a way around the problem and it has been a well-kept secret until now.
Forget Reps, Focus on Time – 1 Minute Is The Magic Mark
To make the most of your calf training, you should focus on performing the exercises for one minute. It doesn’t matter how many reps you do in that one minute but you need to make sure you’re not taking a rest-pause during the set.
You also cannot go light with the weight on the bar because if you do, the slow-twitch muscle fibers will be left out of the action. Remember – this is not a drop-set. You have to end with the same weight you’ll be starting with. If done right, calf training isn’t easy, and you’ll experience it first hand with this technique.
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Chest Dips Vs. Triceps Dips: What’s The Real Difference?
While both of these are dips, the approach is very much different.
Our chest and triceps have tons of exercises we can perform to see great growth, but the debate over chest dips vs. triceps dips is a real one. Both of these exercises will work to build muscle in each respective muscle group, but is one better to perform over the other for the mere fact that it makes more sense? Your chest and triceps are those two pushing muscles to take seriously. While each provides for functional and sport specific movements, for those of us bodybuilders, they only add to our already shredded and sculpted physique.
If both are dips, then aren’t they the same exercise? It’s a fair question, but the difference lies in the approach. Yes, these are both dip exercises, and yes, both muscle groups do get work done with each, however, the emphasis and sole focus of targeting each muscle is what matters. And with so many exercises out there, knowing which ones to use are perfect for seeing those gains you want most.
Let’s jump into this and see what the real difference is between chest dips vs. triceps dips. We all want the same goal and by working towards optimizing our gains with a host of different exercises, we can better get to the point where we are comfortable with our decision. At the end of the day, one must ask the question, is one of these better than the other?
Chest Dips
Chest dips are a nice alternative exercise to perform when looking to sub out the bench press, incline press, or decline press. How this exercise works is your body is vertical but you are leaning forward with your elbows flared out. Also, your feet should be behind your body. By doing this, you target the chest muscle.
The benefits of performing chest dips are that you have the chance to get an alternative exercise into your routine to substitute out a traditional press or some other variation. By taking away the weights, you get to use your bodyweight which will only add to your routine (1). You also build strength and size in your chest, and funny enough, your triceps as well, although the main emphasis is on your chest and developing this muscle.
Triceps Dips
Very similar to chest dips are triceps dips, although this time the emphasis is on building those triceps. A great exercise, this has many variations and can be performed on a dip machine, chair, bench, or some other stationary object that allows this movement. With proper form, you really work to target your triceps and build them up in a way other triceps exercises can’t (2). This exercise will see you more upright with your elbows tucked in, as opposed to chest dips where they are flared out. Also, your feet are below as opposed to behind your body.
The benefits you will see with triceps dips are a real increase in strength and size for your triceps muscle as it is really targeted when done correctly. It is also a versatile and convenient exercise to perform for as long as you have a machine, chair, bench, or some other stable object, you can perform them.
What’s The Difference?
The difference between both chest dips and triceps dips is the positioning and execution of each exercise. Chest dips will see you a little more forward, your elbows flared out and feet behind you. Triceps dips have you positioned more upright, elbows tucked and your feet under you. This forces the emphasis to shift from chest to triceps, so while both exercises technically work both muscles, the targeted muscle is what changes.
For what you will get out of chest dips, it may be wise to just stick with other chest exercises that will work better. Maintaining proper form and having to rely on the use of a dip machine may be a drawback considering there are other exercises that are easier to perform with less headache. On the other hand, triceps dips really target your triceps and can have a great effect on strength and size. This being a harder muscle group to work, having a solid go-to exercise to get great work done can be a game changer for all your goals.
As we try to find some resolution to the debate over chest dips vs. triceps dips, it safe to say that both will work to help you build muscle and reach your intended goals. However, triceps dips may be a better move given that they target your triceps in a unique way and allow you to build efficient muscle over what chest dips can do.
Best Supplements For Additional Growth
When we work out, having the right supplements can make or break our gains and by working to optimize nutrition and give ourselves the best when it comes to supplements, we can better see those results we want most. Three popular and worthwhile supplements to take are pre-workouts, BCAAs, and protein powders for this will allow you to hit all three phases of your workout being pre-, mid-, and post-workout. For those wanting to really increase strength and mass, consider taking creatine, mass gainers, and casein protein as these will get the job done.
Wrap Up
The debate over chest dips vs. triceps dips is an interesting one for both exercises can work for you in a big way. But at the end of the day having the right exercises are what matter most. Chest dips may be a nice alternative, but there are other exercises that will allow you to get way more out of a chest workout. On the other hand, triceps dips are a great exercise to target your triceps so you see real growth. Feel free to try both exercises, but at the end of the day, you may find the triceps dips are a better option in the dip debate.
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References
Langton, B.; et al. (2018). “Utilizing Body Weight Training With Your Personal Training Clients”. (source)
Coyne, J.; et al. (2015). “Reliability Of Pull Up & Dip Maximal Strength Tests”. (source)
How to Lose Weight Without Tracking Macros
Here are different ways to lose weight without tracking macros.
The fitness industry is obsessed with macros. If coaches could get free tattoos of food scales, macronutrients, and tracking apps across their booty, they would. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of them own these.
But as the consumer, many people get the impression that you have to track macros to be successful with weight loss. Don’t get me wrong, tracking is great and has many unique benefits, but it’s not a pre-requisite for weight loss.
Just like any nutrition approach, tracking also has it’s own set of drawbacks. The most notable one is that it can be quite cumbersome for people. Yes, anyone can learn and yes, it doesn’t take much time after some practice, but the disdain for tracking is a massive barrier for many whether valid or not.
We can take the guesswork out of nutrition for many simply by not having them track.
How Weight Loss Works
To lose weight, you only need one thing. You need a caloric deficit present. This is simply a long term state in which you take in less energy than you burn off over time. It doesn’t matter whether you’re conscious of your deficit or how much of a deficit you’re in. All that matters is that if you’re in one, fat tissue is being stripped off your body. Cheers to that.
If you struggle with eating the appropriate amount of calories, we can manipulate that by setting up guidelines you follow to tinker with food consumption and behavior.
1 – Drink a glass of water prior to every a meal
Your stomach have stretch receptors and as they detect expansion in your gut, your brain gets signaled for fullness. Filling your stomach with water prior to a meal does the following:
It signals for fullness hormones prior to the start of the meal.
It promotes mindfulness. By not diving into food right away, you’ll likely eat slower.
Most importantly, it will reduce the number of calories you consume each meal.
This can also be done with low or zero calorie beverages as well. In fact, some research finds zero calorie beverages are even more satiating than water. Hot beverages like tea and coffee work deeply well also.
By having some content in your stomach prior to a meal is called a preload. You can preload with fruits or vegetables as well, but for now, let’s keep it simple and drink a large glass of water before every meal.
2 – Eat a lean protein and vegetables at every meal
Lean protein in tandem with a vegetable makes a complete meal. You can add more to this, but at it’s core, it’s this simple. I don’t want to hear any, making meals is so hard bs. Think of your favorite lean protein and think of your favorite vegetable. Eat them at the same meal. Boom.
By doing so, you have muscle building protein and fibrous nutrients at each meal. This keeps you full and nourish which is paramount for staying in a deficit. More lean protein is generally better as many people are overweight from a lack of lean protein and total protein intake.
Eating more vegetables is encouraged too because we live in a world where grown adults lecture their kids about eating vegetables, yet never eat any themselves. In fact, if you want to be in a deeper deficit, you can replace any starch or fat with more veggies. Don’t be surprised if you start feeling better and getting sick less too.
3 – Eat one giant salad daily
This makes the previous step easier, but also ensures you eat one highly nutritious and filling meal daily that takes the guesswork out of things. There’s something to be said about eating raw veggies daily as well. They retain their full size and take up a lot of space in your stomach.
As mentioned earlier, this pushes against your stretch receptors and keeps you more full. And if you don’t like salads, you’ve simply never made a good one.
A little effort goes a long way with making a salad. Use some dark greens and add some variety with tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, fat free cheese, nuts, fruit, and a good dressing. You can even purchase low calorie salad dressings online or from your grocery store.
Have some canned or precooked chicken on hand as well and you got yourself and stupid simple meal each day that will guide you to more fat loss.
As long as your salad has plenty of greens and lean protein, nobody’s going to over eat a salad. Make it ginormous if you have a huge appetite.
4 – Don’t eat all your food
One of the biggest psychological shortcomings our parents taught us was to finish our plates. I get it, many people grew up poor and wasting food was blasphemous. I grew up the same way from a dictator like Asian mom.
However, this flies in the face of weight loss psychology and physiology. Physiologically speaking, you need to eat less to lose fat and psychologically speaking, we don’t need as much food as we think.
Like imagine how much lighter you’d be if you ate one less bite from every meal in the last year? Do you think sacrificing that last bite made that much of a difference in meal satisfaction?
Probably not, but by eating a bit less you can save lots of calories over long periods. Many studies find people who get served a certain amount of food simply finish their food regardless of the portion.
So I would practice choosing filling foods like lean protein, fruits, and veggies, but as you eat your meal, learning to stop before everything is finished.
Especially when you’re not tracking macros, added sugars and fat can quickly skyrocket your calories. To be clear, I’m not saying you should avoid added sugar or fat, but learning to eat less is how you guarantee a deficit without tracking macros.
How much less are we talking?
Well, start by eating your meal slowly. This increases satiety. Then as your meal starts to finish, remind yourself that you don’t have to finish everything on the plate. Ask yourself with every last bite, do you really need 1 more bite to be satisfied?
Take time to answer yourself and don’t be afraid to terminate a meal significantly short especially earlier meals where you know you’ll be able to eat again that day.
Pair the above with exercise
To ensure everything goes smoothly, you’ll need to exercise. You knew this was coming cause well, when has a lack of movement ever been good for your waistline?
Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be anything crazy. A few 45 minute lifting sessions each week along with some cardio or steps and you’re good.
The exercise will help retain your muscle mass and boost your energy expenditure while the nutrition will trim down your calories and put you in a deficit. The result is fat tissue leaving your body into the realm of the atmosphere.
Some beautiful stuff huh? It is easier said than done though cause fat loss is never easy regardless of the method. This is because by definition, you’re restricting energy. There’s some level of sacrifice whether you’re tracking macros or not.
By not tracking macros, you’re able to work on habits that are more doable for your lifestyle, but you still have to plan out meals, stay consistent, and make the necessary sacrifices.
So while the plan is easy on paper, make sure you’re preparing your meals, getting that lean protein in without compromise, and truly eating what you need each meal without over doing it.
If you can stick to the above at least 90% of time, fat will undoubtedly come off your body revealing one sexy physique. The time span for that will be based on your level of adherence.
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Natural Bodybuilder Suffers After Foregoing Rest and Recovery
Dan Sutcliffe learns the importance of rest and recovery the hard way.
Earlier this year (2021), Dan Sutcliffe – a natural bodybuilder – made his country – Romania – proud after walking away World Champion at International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) World Championships. That was a competition in the late months of October 2021, but it wasn’t until just recently – early December 2021 – that Sutcliffe opened up about what happened the events after winning gold. On Instagram (IG), here’s what Sutcliffe had to say below:
“In the first couple of weeks post Worlds I didn’t give my body an opportunity to rest/recover. This may have contributed to the problems I’ve experienced over the last few weeks.
I recently came down with a pretty nasty stomach virus which lasted 10 days and meant I completely lost my appetite (I know right ) and training became impossible. This is very unusual for me. A coincidence considering the timing? Probably not.”
You can view his complete statement below:
Dan Sutcliffe plans to use the off-season of 2021-2022 to implement a better balance of rest and recovery. But, he stated, “A little reminder that more does not always mean better!”
Drug Testing
Sutcliffe prides the natural bodybuilding competitions he competes in. Because they require a urine analysis test and polygraph lie detector test to ensure the athletes aren’t doping. Other bodybuilding leagues don’t advocate drug use, but they don’t have a system in place to prevent it. For example, the INBA/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) requires all athletes to undergo top-of-the-notch drug testing via World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Click the link to learn what that all entails.
Importance of Rest and Recovery
As a natural bodybuilder, it’s even more important to make sure to get plenty of rest and recovery. That’s because drugs like steroids allow your body to handle more volume and loads than you would be capable of lifting without performance-enhancing drugs.
Bodybuilders and gym-goers alike often forget how important – and for newbie gym-goers, unaware – rest and recovery are for progress. Of course, to compete with the top competition, you’ll have to put in the work and do enough volume and intensity to maximize muscle growth. However, muscle growth takes place while you’re resting. Therefore, weightlifters must have some deload weeks and take some days off to allow their body adequate rest and recovery.
Dan Sutcliffe has been competing since 2018, although he’s been lifting for about ten years and comes from a sports science background – sports science grad, personal trainer, and performance nutritionist specialist. Immediately after starting competing, he was able to win a British world title and place in the top three of a world final. Sutcliffe plans to spend some time with his family and friends, then work to earn pro status in the upcoming years.
Whether you’re a bodybuilder or average gym-bro, don’t omit rest and recovery. Rest and recovery are essential for making progress and preventing injuries and illness.
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Flex Lewis Shares Massive Chest Day Workout
Former 212 Olympia champion Flex Lewis recently shared a huge workout for chest day.
Flex Lewis is one of the best bodybuilders in the history of the 212 division. He has taken some time away from competition but still destroys the gym on a regular basis. Recently, Lewis shared a massive chest workout to his YouTube page.
Lewis let viewers into a chest day of his. The amount of work that has been put in recently shows that the bodybuilder could be close to returning to competition. There have been talks of special things coming in 2022 for Lewis. This is especially true since he is reunited with coach Neil Hill. This is something that fans have been waiting for since Lewis last competed in the 2018 Olympia.
Lewis captured seven consecutive Olympia 212 titles from 2012-2018. The 2018 competition was the last time he competed before stepping away due to personal matters and different injuries. With 2021 coming to an end, Lewis should be back on stage soon and has been training hard.
This particular chest workout from Lewis is one that did not feature many exercises but plenty of reps. He went to work in his Dragon’s Lair Gym, along with Dom Cardone. Below, you can find the full list of workouts along with the rep count that Lewis completed for each one.
Standing Cable Chest Fly
Lewis began his chest workout with an exercise that stretches muscles and helps reach a full range of motion. This loosens up chest muscles and maximizes potential to build muscle. Lewis completed 22 reps of this exercise as a warmup before getting into heavier weight.
Seated Strength Machine Chest Press
The chest press machine helps target many upper body muscles and this is a reason it is one of the best exercises to work on chest day. Chest press hits pectoral muscles hard but also shoulders and triceps in the process. Lewis continued his workout by competing 21 reps on this machine.
Dumbbell Press
Lewis then went onto dumbbell press. He grabbed two 60-pound dumbbells and went over the the flat bench. He completed 16 reps while laying down followed by nine on the next set. The dumbbell press boosts overall strength. This is works the same muscles as the chest press machine but is a different variation. The dumbbell press requires a bit more control than a regular bench press.
Seated Machine Chest Press
The final exercise in Lewis’ workout is the seated machine chest press. He completes 27 reps on the machine. Lewis increased the number of sets throughout the workout. This specific exercise helps avoid errors in form and allows the lifter to keep control throughout the motion.
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Victor Martinez’s Shoulder Workout | Training With Victor Martinez (Part 2)
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Victor Martinez’s in-depth shoulder training guide.
Victor Martinez is an iconic pro bodybuilder and legend in the sport. He is considered by many to have one of the greatest physiques of the 2000s era of bodybuilders. In 2007, in a controversial decision, he nearly beat Jay Cutler for the Mr. Olympia title. That’s why we met up with Martinez at the Generation Iron Personal Training Gym for an epic workout. In this GI Exclusive, Victor Martinez follows up his chest workout with a grueling shoulder training guide.
It’s easy enough to find a training routine online – but the real work comes in knowing the details. A list of exercises, sets, and reps is simply the most basic foundation for a successful workout. Knowing proper form, full movement, and specific tips can transform a workout from good to great. It’s what separates a “normal” in shape person from a shredded bodybuilder.
That’s why Victor Martinez met up with Vlad Yudin to go through the ultimate gauntlet of a workout. In part two of our training mini series with Martinez, he puts Vlad through the paces and shares important tips on how to optimize your routine. A workout sheet is one thing – but this video guide will give you play-by-play examples of how to actually perform like a pro bodybuilder.
This exercise is an immediate follow up to Victor Martinez’ in-depth chest training guide and should be completed within the same session. You can watch Part 1 of this training guide right here.
Victor Martinez’s Shoulder Training Workout
As mentioned above, this shoulder training session immediately follows a full chest day workout. Victor Martinez prefers to do a half-day shoulder workout within the same session as chest day. He does this because chest exercises often indirectly workout your shoulders. So Martinez’ weekly schedule typically consists of a full shoulder workout followed by a half shoulder workout on his chest day training.
Exercises
Sets
Reps
Side Laterals (Dropsets)
2
15
Shoulder Press
4
15
Upright Rows
4
15
Cable Pulldowns
4
15
When it comes to weight, that’s impossible to recommend broadly. Each individual has different limits on how much weight to push. Ultimately, you want to lift enough weight to complete all three sets for each exercise. By the end of the final set for each – you should barely be able to finish. It may take trial and error to begin with – but you’ll ultimately find a sweet spot this will be more than enough to exhaust your muscles completely.
Victor Martinez also has some tips on how to ensure you’re fully pushing yourself with each workout session. For every exercise, make sure you always hit the number of reps you are shooting for. On the final set, if you can’t hit, let’s say, 15 reps. Don’t stop. Drop weight so you can hit that number. That’s where real muscle growth comes from – pushing beyond your first perceived limit.
Side Laterals (Dropsets)
Since these exercises are coming after a full chest workout. So Victor Martinez recommends doing the side laterals sitting down. This prevents you from using your legs and swinging your arms. Often times, lifters will compensate when fatigued by dropping legs to “reach” the full range of motion. This cheats you out of gains and could also lead to injury.
Shoulder Press (Machine)
For the shoulder press, Victor Martinez stresses the importance of having your shoulders right under the bar. If you sit back too far you end up training more of your front delts. You also want to bring the weight down to your ears to get the full range of motion for this exercise.
You also want to avoid slouching forward with your chest caved in as you continue this exercise. This can lead to injury. It’s important to have your chest out and your back locked for this movement.
Upright Rows
For this exercise, Victor Martinez recommends holding the bar with a wide grip, bringing your hands all of the way to the edge of the weights on either side of the barbell. Your palms should be facing inward towards your body. When you perform this movement – you want to bring the bar up in front of you. Pulling the bar up close to the chest will train your traps. Watch in the video the specific difference to ensure you are targeting the right muscle.
Cable Pulldowns
For the cable pulldowns, Victor Martinez recommends doing three down and then three overhead. During this exercise, Martinez further explains why he prefers to do shoulders with chest. This is opposed to doing biceps with back training. His reasoning is that you are using so much bicep with a back workout, that you end up being too fatigued for the bicep workout afterward. You aren’t fully stimulating the muscle to maximum efficiency.
Martinez also feels this way about quads and hamstrings. If you give yourself a powerhouse quads workout and then jump into hamstrings in the same day – you won’t get the same level of effort needed to fully develop that muscle group.
Wrap Up
That about wraps up Part 2 of Victor Martinez’s upper body training routine. Next week, we’ll return to hit up the back in a new selection of exercises. Make sure to watch the GI Exclusive training video above to get complete play-by-play tips on each exercise. Soon you’ll transform your workout into a pro level routine.
Method Man Eyes Marvel Role Following Physique Transformation
Method Man has made great strides in the gym and feels ready for a Marvel role.
Time and time again there have been actors on the big screen showing off an impressive physique. There is a lot of work that gets put in behind the scenes, both in the gym and with nutrition. Method Man has recently gone through a incredible transformation and has built a physique that is ready to be shown off.
In a recent interview, Method Man discussed his fitness journey over the last two years. With the progress he has made, there might be an action hero role coming in the future and this is something that he is aiming for. Method Man specifically references Marvel in his comments.
“This whole journey wasn’t necessarily for acting. It was for myself, but I think I’m ready. I got the shirt-off action film thing. I could run, stoic, face straight, running with your shirt off kinda thing. You know, I’m ready, man. Come on Marvel. Come on Russo brothers, I’m here.”
Method Man begins by expressing that his journey was for himself, not to build a career in acting. Also, there is no official offer from Marvel but it is clearly something that he is interested in. Method Man has appeared in other films in his career, such as Trainwreck and How High.
Most recently, Method Man has been enjoying a role in 50 Cent’s Power Book II: Ghost. He has appeared in the Luke Cage series as himself. He appears in a convince store and is held up at gunpoint. This is when Luke Cage, played by Mike Colter, enters the store to defuse the situation.
Method Man made a call-to-action to the Russo brothers in his comments. Anthony and Joseph Russo have directed four Marvel films — 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.
The fitness journey that Method Man put himself through was an eye-opening experience. He hopes that he can inspire the next generation to do the same.
“Maturity is when you look in the mirror and you get tired of your own BS. And that was it for me, you know, I was just wanting to change. I wanted to do something for myself instead of for everybody else. I can only be responsible for my actions and hope it inspires the next generation to do the same.”
While it is obviously unknown if Method Man will ever appear in a Marvel movie, the interest is there and he has built a physique that is ready to show off on the big screen.
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Regan Grimes Gets High Level Posing Advice From Jay Cutler and Iris Kyle
Regan Grimes gets advice from Jay Cutler and Iris Kyle.
One of the top bodybuilders in the world, Regan Grimes received some posing advice from Olympia champions and veterans Jay Cutler and Iris Kyle. The three along with bodybuilding veteran Milos Sarcev trained together at the Powerhouse Gym in Las Vegas.
Regan Grimes has shown the kind of championship potential to take over Men’s Open Bodybuilding. Along his journey he’s changed divisions as well as coaches. His recent change in coaches has already been paying dividends.
Milos Sarcev has taken over coaching duties for Regan Grimes recently and we’ve already seen the young bodybuilder make some serious gains. Grimes has shown some much improved conditioning and fuller muscle bellies. Sarcev is confident that he could help Grimes become Olympia champion in just a few years. With his incredible improvements in such a short period of time, the claim isn’t at all far fetched.
Recently Regan Grimes has received even more help from other talented bodybuilding veterans. Jay Cutler and Iris Kyle are both multiple-time Olympia champions. Both Cutler and Kyle know a thing or two about presenting their muscle in a artistic and beautiful fashion. Both veterans imparted Grimes with some great posing tips to help him level up.
Receiving Sage Advice
At the Powerhouse Gym in Las Vegas, Regan Grimes received some great tips from Jay Cutler and Iris Kyle. It was no doubt a learning experience that will shape Grimes’ future.
Posing sessions in Vegas with some of the greatest to ever do it. ? So thankful for opportunities like this to learn from the best!
There’s no doubt that this takes Regan Grimes to a whole new level.
What do you think of Regan Grimes and his potential to become an Olympia champion?
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Hwang Chul-Soon Apologizes And Reconciles With Victim Of Assault
Bodybuilder Hwang Chul-Soon took to social media to address the incident.
Hwang Chul-Soon has created a large following during his bodybuilding career. He has sculpted an impressive physique but has been involved in some incidents over the years. Recently, a report came out that he slapped a woman in an attempt to stop her from taking pictures. The woman was taking pictures on her cell phone at the time. Chul-Soon has apologized for the incident.
The initial report stated that Chul-Soon pushed the women after they wanted to get a picture with him. The bodybuilder recently took to social media to address the inexcusable incident.
“Hello. This is Hwang Chul-soon. First of all, we sincerely apologize for causing inconvenience to many people.Most of all, we decided to reconcile with the parties involved and to stay as brothers and sisters. The assault charge was also closed. We know that violence cannot be justified under any circumstances, and we admit our wrongdoing and sincerely reflect on it. Separately, many articles are distorted from the facts and exaggerated. On the 30th, around 1:30 a.m., I sent my companions out in front of the restaurant located in Yeoksam-dong, and I was alone waiting for the driver. At that time, I saw someone filming me, and I asked if I was filming in a situation where I was clearly aware of the filming. If I had accepted the filming, I could have simply requested to delete it and finished it, but when I said no, I took my phone and checked it, and as a result, I had my image intact. I am very sorry for the responsibility for the broken cell phone in the process. And when the acquaintances of the person concerned stubbornly protested, he had an argument with acquaintances of the other party. In the process, I burst into tears and slapped a friend on the cheek.”
Last month, it was reported that Hwang Chul-Soon was arrested in Gangnam-gu, Seoul after allegedly assaulting two men. The acts of Chul-Soon come after his recent success and fame. It seems as though he has not been handling it well.
This is not a surprise. In Asia, there is much attention drawn to someone like Chul-Soon. This is not an excuse for the reports that are coming out, especially when it comes to treating women. Chul-Soon has apologized to the woman and hopefully this means incidents will no longer happen.
“Again, I am aware that this is a big mistake, and I bow my head a hundred times and apologize to the person concerned. I was not able to control myself even more because I was in the midst of going through trauma from voyeurs and malicious comments. I’m really sorry for causing a scandal. There were similar cases in the past, so we were careful in everything. There were problems during the brawl, but I’m not really the ignorant person who assaults the apologizing fan as in the news. The day before, he gladly took photos of the fans who asked for photos in the same place and paid for the food as well.”
Hwang Chul-Soon has built a physique thanks to his ability to mix nutrition and exercise. He is a well-known Korean bodybuilder with many fans all over the world. This is reason alone to stay out of trouble and remain on stage.
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