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Eddie Hall Profile & Stats
The biography, life, and accomplishments of Eddie Hall
Eddie Hall (born 15 January 1988) is a British former professional strongman known for his incredible weightlifting feats. He has won multiple strongman competitions, including World’s Strongest Man in 2017, and has a few world records to his name.
Although Eddie has retired from strongman competitions, he remains in headlines for his insane lifts in the gym, body transformation, and beefs with fellow athletes.
Below is a complete breakdown of Eddie Hall’s profile, stats, biography, training, and diet regimens.
Full Name: Edward Stephen Hall
Weight
Height
Date Of Birth
335-345 lbs
6’3″
15/1/1988
Division
Era
Nationality
Strongman
2010
British
Biography
Born in January 1988 in Staffordshire, England, Eddie Hall has made a name for himself in the strongman world and is now making waves in the fitness and boxing industries.
As a teenager, Hall was a successful competitive swimmer and wanted to make it big in the sport, until things took a turn for the worse.
When Eddie Hall was 12, his nan was diagnosed with cancer. This news shocked Eddie so much that he started having anxiety attacks and fell into depression. Over time, his anxiety problem got so severe that he got expelled from his school.
It wasn’t much later that he started getting in trouble with the cops and his family.
Iron Comes to the Rescue
Although Hall took anxiety-relieving medication and underwent therapy, he believes that the biggest change came when he started lifting weights. The iron became his outlet for the negative emotions he was experiencing at the time.
Eddie Hall started working as a mechanic in 2008. He trained and competed as a bodybuilder and entered the strongman circuit, having done a strongman competition at the Iceman gym in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
In 2010, Dave Meer of Tamworth, Staffordshire, had to drop out of England’s Strongman Championships because of injury. This opened up a place for Eddie, who pounced on the chance.
Catching everyone by surprise, Eddie won the competition on his first attempt. After this victory, Hall decided to pursue the sport and make a name for himself as a strongman. And rest, as they say, is history.
Becoming UK’s Strongest Man
A year after his first strongman competition, Eddie won the UK’s Strongest Man show. He won this contest six years in a row (2011-2016), making him one of the greatest strongman athletes ever.
After his first UK’s Strongest Man victory, Eddie Hall set a new national record in the “Viking Hold”, hanging on to 20 kg (44lbs) axes in each hand at full stretch for one minute and 18 seconds. The hold was so brutal that he ended up tearing his forearm tendons.
Crushing Records
In March 2015, Eddie Hall set a world record for the first time in his career by deadlifting 462 kgs (1,019 lbs). He accomplished this feat at the Arnold Classic Australia, where he was cheered on by the Governator himself.
Not long after, Eddie broke his own deadlift record by lifting a monstrous 463 kgs (1021 lbs) at the 2015 World Deadlift Championship.
The World’s Strongest Man
Eddie Hall set a new deadlift record in July 2016 by lifting 500 kgs (1,100 lbs). Hall achieved his dream in 2017 when he claimed the long-awaited World’s Strongest Man title.
Competition History
Britain’s Strongest Man 2018 – 1st
World’s Strongest Man 2017 – 1st
Europe’s Strongest Man 2017 – 2nd
Britain’s Strongest Man 2017 – 1st
World’s Strongest Man 2016 – 3rd
Britain’s Strongest Man 2016 – 1st
UK’s Strongest Man 2016 – 1st
Arnold Strongman Classic 2016 – 9th
World’s Strongest Man 2015 – 4th
Britain’s Strongest Man 2015 – 1st
UK’s Strongest Man 2015 – 1st
Arnold Strongman Classic 2015 – 6th
Europe’s Strongest Man 2015 – 9th
World’s Strongest Man 2014 – 6th
Giant’s Live Hungary 2014 – 3rd
Britain’s Strongest Man 2014 – 1st
UK’s Strongest Man 2014 – 1st
World’s Strongest Man 2013 – 18th
Giant’s Live Hungary 2013 – 2nd
UK’s Strongest Man 2013 – 1st
World’s Strongest Man 2012 – 18th
Giant’s Live Australia 2012 – 4th
UK’s Strongest Man 2012 – 1st
UK’s Strongest Man 2011 – 1st
England’s Strongest Man 2011 (UKSC) – 1st
England’s Strongest Man 2010 (Elite) – 1st
Training
Eddie Hall’s training regimen comprises a mix of strongman training and bodybuilding exercises. Since Hall is a pro strongman, he focuses on lifting heavy in every exercise.
Day 1: Monday – Chest
Bench press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Incline bench press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Dumbbell press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Dumbbell fly: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Cable cross: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Chest press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Dips: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 2: Tuesday – Back & Abs
Deadlift: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Lat pull-down: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Lat half-moon: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Machine row: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Dumbbell row: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Weighted crunch: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Leg raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Sit-up: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 3: Wednesday – Shoulders
Front to back military press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Arnold press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Front raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Lateral raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Shrugs: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Delt fly: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Rear delt raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 4: Thursday – Biceps & Triceps
Dumbbell bicep curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Barbell curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Preacher curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Hammer curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Tricep push-down: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Tricep dips: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Skull crusher: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Tricep extension: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Tricep dumbbell kickback: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 5: Friday – Legs
Squat: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Leg press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Leg extension: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Stiff-leg deadlift: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Leg curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Lunge: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Sitting calf raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Standing calf raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Donkey calf raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 6: Saturday & Sunday: Rest Day
Nutrition
In his strongman days, Eddie Hall ate up to 10,000 calories every day. Although he mostly ate nutrient-dense foods such as fruit, veggies, eggs, and animal protein, Hall was known to eat up to two family cheesecakes in one day.
1. Breakfast
Eggs
Bacon
Toast
Beans
2. Second Breakfast
Porridge Oats
Fruit
3. Snack
Protein Shake
4. Lunch
Steak
Pasta
Cheesecake
5. Snack
Burger Patties
Apples
Bananas
Cheesecake
6. Dinner
Steak
Potatoes
Salad
Supplementation
For someone who trains as hard as Eddie Hall, supplements can be a godsend for the post-workout recovery process. Some of the supplements Eddie relies on include:
Accomplishments
In competition:
Deadlift with straps and suit: 500 kilograms (1,102 lb) (former world record, current world record in competition)
Axle press: 216 kilograms (476 lb) (former world record)
Rogue Elephant Bar Deadlift with straps: 465 kilograms (1,025 lb)
Log lift: 213 kilograms (470 lb) (British record, done at Europe’s Strongest Man 2018)
CrossFit Isabel: 60 kilograms (132 lb) for 30 repetitions in 50.9 seconds (claimed world record)
Gym lifts:
Squat: 405 kilograms (893 lb) (raw)
Bench press: 300 kilograms (661 lb) (raw)
Incline bench press: 225 kilograms (496 lb) for 7 reps (raw, paused)
Leg press: 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb) for 10 reps
Deadlift: 536 kilograms (1,182 lb) (former world record)
5 Rules of Building Monstrous Calves
Build Monstrous Calves With These 5 Rules
If you were to make a list of the most undertrained and overlooked muscles, calves would probably end up at the top spot. Most people have toothpick calves because they treat them as accessory muscles.
You need to train your calves like you train all your other muscles. You should know about the unsaid rules of training calves. Calves can be one of the most stubborn muscles to develop and you need to be ruthless with them if you want them to grow.
Train Them From All Angles
For overall development of the calves, you need to train them from all the angles. Changing the feet placement on the machine targets different parts of the calves. Standing with your feet parallel to each other will target the medial calves.
To target the inner calves, stand with your toes placed apart and your heels together forming a “V”. Placing your toes together and heals apart (forming an “A”) will target the outer calves.
Switch the Intensity
You can’t expect to perform the same calf exercises in every workout and expect to see results. You need to shock your muscles in every workout for them to grow. Perform different exercises in every workout.
Change the intensity of your calf workouts by switching between light weight and high reps and heavy weights and low reps. While using light weights, perform a lesser number of sets as compared to using heavier weights.
Full Range of Motion
Most people make the mistake of lifting weights which are too heavy for them. Lifting heavy while training calves can limit your range of motion. You need to follow a full range of motion to recruit all the muscles fibers in your calves.
While performing the calf raises, your heels should be a few inches off the ground at the bottom of the movement. At the top, your feet should look like that of a ballerina standing on her toes.
Train Them if They Aren’t Sore
A rule of thumb for training calf is you can train them if they aren’t sore. Calves are relatively small muscles and need a smaller amount of time to recover after your workouts. If you have weak calves, you can take the liberty of training them whenever they aren’t sore.
You need to perform a variety of standing (legs extended) and seated (knees bent) calf exercises to optimally train your calves. The standing variation trains the gastrocnemius muscle while the seated trains the soleus muscle.
Use Advanced Training Techniques
You can take your calf training to the next level with the advanced training techniques. Use supersets, drop-sets, intraset stretching, forced reps, negative reps, and other advanced techniques to completely annihilate your calves.
You don’t have to stick to the vanilla calf training. If you have special needs, cater to them by going out of the way. If you have weak calves, don’t blame your genetics, work on your calves until they turn into full brown bulls.
How often do you train your calves? Let us know in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.
BREAKING: Aaron Singerman Sentenced To 4.5 Years In Prison
Reports indicated that Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun had pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Singerman and Braun pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute substances and to selling unapproved new drugs. Blackstone Labs LLC had also pleaded guilty to these same charge as well as one count of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to committing mail and wire fraud.
In more direct terms, this indicated that in pleading guilty, Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun have admitted to misleading customers through Blackstone Labs by marketing and selling controlled substances that were not approved by the FDA as dietary supplements. Blackstone Labs has also made these admissions while also pleading guilty to additional charges as mentioned above.
Not only were the substances marketed and sold as dietary supplements. According to the DOJ report, the substances were falsely represented as made in “FDA approved” facilities when that was not the case. FDA approved facilities are regulated to standards set by the FDA. Controlled substances, of course, would not be produced from such facilities.
Aaron Singerman’s DUI’s before sentencing
In the weeks leading up to Aaron Singerman’s sentencing, the supplement co-founder found himself running into more legal trouble while on probation. In November 2021, Singerman was arrested for boating under the influence. This resulted in the suspension of his driver’s license and a new bond condition consistent with the latter restriction.
On January 13, 2022, Aaron Singerman made headlines again, he was arrested for driving a car under the influence and causing an accident. According to the court filing, Singerman was “in flagrant violation of this court’s order and Florida law, and with total disregard for public safety, the defendant illegally drove a car, while admittedly under the influence of sleeping medication, and had a car accident.”
Federal prosecutors requested a judge revoke Aaron Singerman’s bond conditions. This came just weeks before today’s sentencing for his role in the sale of illegal products marketed as dietary supplements.
The government also requested an order that he be held without bond, pending sentencing. Singerman’s lawyer, James Durham, opposed the motion, according to prosecutors’ court filing.
Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun’s past statements on the Blackstone Labs LLC raid
Generation Iron has been following the story and interviewed PJ Braun multiple times. Generation Iron produced an original series on the life of the bodybuilding business entrepreneur. In one episode of the series, Braun detailed the experience of being raided by the federal government in 2017. You can watch that episode below:
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Aaron Singerman has also spoken with Generation Iron in previous GI Exclusive interviews. In one segment, he details his past relationship with PJ Braun and explains their fall out after the Blackstone Labs LLC raid in 2017. You can also watch that video below right here:
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Australian Natural Bodybuilder Kris Beretov Doesn’t Let Cancer Stop Him From Being a Men’s Physique Masters Top Competitor
Images via Instagram @krisberetov_pnbapro
INBA PNBA Australian natural bodybuilder Kris Beretov earned a bronze medal in the Men’s Physique Masters division at Natural Olympia, despite battling leukemia.
Kris Beretov is a Men’s Physique competitor and appeared in his first Natural Olympia at 2021 Natural Olympia. Despite battling leukemia, Beretov earned third place in the Men’s Physique Masters class.
In 2010, Beretov was diagnosed with leukemia after undergoing a standard glucose test after experiencing diabetic symptoms. After a few months of fighting leukemia, Beretov’s mental health turned for the worst. According to Beretov, chemotherapy put his body in pain and made him very sick. That’s when Kris Beretov knew he needed to shift his mindset.
Kris Beretov started to put more time in the gym and cleaned up his diet. Within a short time, Beretov noticed a vast improvement in his recovery from leukemia treatment and mental health.
Training And Nutrition With Leukemia
Kris Beretov said in a written statement:
“When it comes to training some days are definitely harder than others. When your bones ach [sic] just getting out of bed, your struggling to keep food down from treatment energy levels are at level 1 out of 10 you have to dig deep tell yourself there are people worse if than you [sic]. Nothing is going to stop you from reaching your dream. Some days you do it for yourself other days you do it to inspire others not to give up.”
Kris Beretov avoids training with heavy weight, but he still keeps the volume and intensity high. He’ll hover in the 12-20 rep range and perform sets of 4-5 to build the physique of a top natural bodybuilder. Beretov states, “Learning how to fuel my body correctly is critical for me as I need to get the absolute most out of my training sessions & recovery to be competitive against my the athletes [sic].”
Beretov loves competing because he says the gym and the stage are the two places where people never felt sorry for his leukemia. It warmed his heart seeing his daughter draped in his first and third place medals he won after stepping on an INBA PNBA stage. Beretov’s love for natural bodybuilding and early success had him set new goals to strive for.
In 2019, he competed at the INBA PNBA World Cup in Sydney and came out on top in the Masters and Open division in the Men’s Physique class. He planned to attend Natural Olympia that year. But unfortunately, he had to pull out due to health concerns. That didn’t stop Beretov from stepping on the Natural Olympia stage in 2021, though.
Kris Beretov’s Road to Natural Olympia
Kris Beretov’s road to 2021 Natural Olympia wasn’t a smooth path. First, because of covid, he dealt with gym and border lockdowns. But with determination and perseverance, he made it to the largest natural bodybuilding event globally – Natural Olympia.
Kris Beretov expressed:
“The feeling i felt walking on Natural Olympia stage for the 1st time is a feeling I will never forget. Then to make a fairy tale come true, to stand on the podium in 3rd place with the Australian flag wrapped around me still feeling amazing and gives me goosebumps now. The tears of joy with my fellow competitors knowing we all did our families, supporters & countries proud. We all from all parts [sic] of the world but we are all one big family.”
Kris Beretov represents Australia, his family and friends, and anyone battling leukemia and other forms of cancer.
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How To Create A Great Supplement Stack For Total Gains
The right supplement stack will take your gains to new heights.
We all take supplements, for we know what they can do for our gains but finding the right supplement stack will exponentially grow our gains ten-fold. While one supplement is just fine to see effective growth, taking multiple supplements that work well together in tandem can be that game changer you’ve been looking for. As bodybuilders and athletes seeking only the best gains, it is important that we maximize our potential with the right stack.
Looking to those supplements we already take, try and see which ones will pair well together. We’ll discuss a few stacks later on that are perfect for a specific goal in mind but ultimately you know your body and what it needs to succeed. Knowing your goals is imperative, for that will affect what products you buy, what kind of training you do, and what nutrition plan you follow. While supplements aren’t everything, they certainly can help take your gains to the next level and to a level you definitely want to see.
Let’s jump into supplement stacks and see how effective these can be. With the right approach, all those gains you want most are right around the corner and will greatly affect how much growth you see, how much fat you lose, and how shredded of an aesthetic you can produce.
Why Supplements Matter
Supplements are an efficient way to get extra nutrients into our bodies, so we see the growth we want most. By tackling the right approach, we can better produce gains we seek and see results we work hard for. Eating whole foods and following a good plan is a portion of the battle, while training and following a good plan is another portion. But supplements are that third key component that can take your gains to new heights.
Supplements matter because by following the right plan, you can see better benefits to things like muscle growth, recovery, fat loss, energy, muscle pumps, and our overall health. Ultimately, we seek to elevate our performance because better performance yields better results.
Key Supplements To Stack With
Let’s take a look at some key supplements you should be taking and ones that will work well together in certain stacks, dependent on your goals of course.
Protein Powders
A good protein powder will work to pump you with adequate amounts of protein so you never suffer from low protein intake. As the foundation and building blocks of all muscle, protein can increase muscle growth while also boost recovery, allowing those muscles to heal and repair themselves (1,2). Also, protein powders are good weight loss aids by working to keep you full for longer without the need for snacking (3).
Pre-Workout
For those looking to get the best energy and increase muscle pumps, a pre-workout supplement is something to definitely consider. Able to increase energy and focus, reduce fatigue, and improve blood flow, this supplement can greatly affect your pre-workout gains (4,5).
Creatine is a very popular supplement among bodybuilders and athletes and can increase strength, improve your metabolism, and boost overall athletic performance. With many types and different forms, the ability to find something to your liking is absolutely possible (6,7).
A great intra-workout supplement is BCAAs and these will increase muscle growth, reduce fatigue, and decrease overall muscle soreness (8,9). These, along with EAAs (essential amino acids) will ignite muscle growth and prove to be a nice supplement for those mid-workout needs.
Multivitamin
A multivitamin is something we all should take but this is imperative to pump you with essential vitamins and minerals often missed in a whole food diet. An easy supplement to take at the start of your day, your overall health and wellness needs are covered in no time.
Omega-3’s
Omega-3 supplements come in many forms including fish oil, krill oil, and even plant-based products. Able to promote eye and brain health, fight inflammation (10), and increase bone and joint health, you get a great supplement working to pump you with healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Fat Burners
Losing fat and looking to shred can be challenging but a fat burner is something to improve your overall physique. Working to boost metabolism, support appetite suppression, improve cognitive function, and maintain lean muscle, this supplement allows for the best gains for those looking for a leaner, more toned aesthetic.
Testosterone Booster
Suffering from low testosterone levels can be terrible but a testosterone booster is something to improve your overall health as well as performance. Increasing sex drive, improving cognitive function, aiding in body composition changes, and allowing you to reach optimal T levels are just some benefits of what this supplement can do (11,12).
Mass Gainer
For those looking to really pack on mass, a mass gainer is what you need most. High in calories with a great balance of macronutrients, mass gainers can boost muscle growth and recovery, help keep you lean, and allow you to pack on serious mass. The nice part is these are typically high in fiber with digestive enzymes to allow for better digestion and absorption of these nutrients.
Best Way To Go About Stacking
With the supplements above and their respective benefits, stacking these in an efficient way can lead to only the best gains. Below are some great supplement stacks to try to maximize your gains.
Muscle Building
Build that solid muscle and look to sculpt a strong and stable physique.
Pre-workout
Creatine
Protein powder
Omega-3
Performance Enhancer
Give yourself everything you need to boost overall athletic performance to see gains.
Testosterone Booster
Pre-Workout
Creatine
Mass Gaining
Improve your overall mass and provide for a serious bulk as you beef up.
Mass Gainer
Protein Powder
BCAA
Ultimate Shred
Lean down and look shredded as you burn away stubborn fat while maintaining lean muscle.
Fat Burner
Protein Powder
Multivitamin
Wrap Up
Finding the right supplement stack for you is something to absolutely consider for it will take your gains to the next level. The right supplements in your routine can make all the difference and will greatly impact how you progress in your training and overall performance. Check out these stacks above and set yourself up for the best success.
Let us know what you think in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
*Images courtesy of Envato
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Calum Von Moger Shows Off Insane Back & Shoulders Workout
Calum Von Moger isn’t letting the social distancing lockdown stop him!
There’s no mistaking it; Calum von Moger is seeing his star rise. While he may have started out as a talented bodybuilder, the Aussie has found himself breaking into new arenas. Through Generation Iron and his manager, Edwin Mejia Jr., Calum von Moger has gained great exposure. After the successful launch of Generation Iron’s Calum von Moger Unbroken on Netflix, Calum has gone on to appear in many major trades, including a successful Gucci campaign.
Calum shared with us his at home workout as he stays fit and shredded as this pandemic still forces many to work out at home. Taking notes and seeing how the pros do it can be inspiration and motivation that it is possible to still see great gains from the comfort of your own home. Following Calum’s workouts and advice can help you see serious gains like he does.
One of the most popular up and coming bodybuilders in the world, Calum von Moger finds himself in a pretty peculiar position during this global health crisis. Like many others around the globe the bodybuilder, actor, entrepreneur and influencer finds himself in lockdown during forced social distancing. That means no access to the gym. For a professional bodybuilder it’s not an ideal situation. But Calum has stayed positive and made his situation ideal for his training and overall gains.
Full Name: Calum Von Moger
Weight
Height
Date Of Birth
245-255 lbs.
6’2’’
06/09/1990
Profession
Era
Nationality
Bodybuilder, Actor, Entrepreneur, Online Personality
2010
Australian
Like many other bodybuilders, Calum Von Moger has devised a way to train while in quarantine. In the video above, Calum performs both shoulder and back exercises showing his ability to adapt to this rough situation.
Calum Von Moger Bio
Calum Von Moger grew up in a small Australian town called Geelong. He was a skinny kid growing up. Calum’s first encounter with weights happened at age 14 when his elder brother asked him if he wanted to tag along to the gym. And by the gym, we meant an old warehouse with basic equipment and rusty dumbbells. It was here that he caught the bodybuilding bug.
His bodybuilding journey began and he quickly rose to notoriety in the bodybuilding circuit. Despite setbacks due to injury, Calum showed resilience and overcame those through a positive attitude and solid work ethic. While his road to recovery was difficult, he returned to training at full capacity and now looks incredible, as the GI Exclusive will show. Working out at home has not slowed him down one bit!
Calum’s At-Home Workout
In this GI Exclusive, Calum shares this back and shoulders workout to see the best gains possible. Despite the circumstances, he has managed to put together a great workout to see only the best gains possible. Let’s take a look at this workout so you too can get a great at-home training session to see the best gains.
The Workout
Dumbbell Lateral Raises
Front Raises with Tire
Face Pulls with Rope Attachment
With these three exercises, Calum is able to get a great pump and continue to build muscle despite all odds. Looking competition ready and shredded overall, Calum’s workout can give you serious gains so you see the best results for yourself.
Calum Von Moger’s Other Ventures
If it wasn’t clear enough that Calum von Moger has broken into the entrepreneurial space, he has expanded his sports nutrition brand, Staunch Nation, worldwide and has made Staunch a household name in Australia. Besides the nutrition space he is ever dedicated to his loyal fans through his training platform. The members of his training community can not only find comradery with other bodybuilders, but also connect with Calum directly as they continue to improve upon their physiques.
Philanthropy is also another of Calum’s major achievements. After raising over $41,000 for the Australia Wildlife Conservancy Fund, Calum Von Moger has cemented himself as a humanitarian outside of his business aspirations.
Wrap Up
It appears that the sky is the limit for Calum Von Moger as he continues to showcase a multitude of talents within and outside of the fitness space. Keep your eyes peeled for more from the Australian bodybuilder turned entrepreneur. With his at-home workout in the video above, you will see just how this pro keeps things fresh and seeing huge gains despite being at home.
Let us know what you think in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2022 Arnold Sports Festival Europe and Africa Dates Have Been Announced
The 2022 Arnold Sports Festival will continue its journey beginning in just a few weeks.
The Arnold Sports Festival is an event that gains much attention around the world. In 2022, there are many shows scheduled and there are now official dates for the 2022 Arnold Sports Festival Europe and Africa.
The Arnold Classic will take place from March 3-6 in Columbus. It has been moved back to the beginning of the year and will mark the start of bodybuilding season. This is one of the biggest events of the year and is only topped by the Olympia. Once the Arnold Sports Festival is done in Ohio, it will hit the road to be featured in other parts of the world.
2022 Arnold Sports Festival Europe
The 2022 Arnold Sports Festival Europe is set to take place from September 16-18 in Seville, Spain. This will be the 12th rendition of the event and will be highlighted once again by the pro bodybuilding shows.
This event will also be the host of the second IFBB Fitness Sports games. The Arnold Sports Festival Europe was held from Sept. 16-20 last year due to the pandemic.
Tomasz Kornalewski took home the overall prize in Men’s Bodybuilding while Jakub Kolinek won gold in Classic Physique. Vladimir Koltsov won Men’s Physique and Tatiana Mandolina was victorious in Bikini. These were just some of the winners who were honored for their hard work in building a championship physique.
2022 Arnold Sports Festival Africa
The 2022 Arnold Sports Festival Africa will be returning in 2022 from June 3-5. The dates have been confirmed by the IFBB and IFBB affiliate in Africa.
This event will return from a short hiatus after the pandemic. Competitors will have a chance to get back on stage and compete in a great even hosted by the best bodybuilder of all-time, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
It is great to see some elite competitions nail down their dates and get the action going once again. Not only is this entertainment for the fans watching but it is a chance for competitors to get back to doing what they love. The spectacles will begin in March when the Arnold Classic comes to the United States and it will continue around the world.
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Larry Wheels Shares Throwback Video Before He Had Any Muscle
Larry Wheels downsized.
So it appears that avid strength athlete Larry Wheels wasn’t always the muscle bound beast that he is today. Recently the powerlifter made a throwback post to social media that is sure to blow everyone’s minds. In the video Larry looks completely downsized and almost unrecognizable compared to his current stature.
No matter what a person chooses to do in life we all start from somewhere. There’s no way that an individual can start something and automatically be good at it, unless they are a natural of course. Even then it takes some time to get down the mechanics particularly for an athlete. For an athlete it can take some time before they actually see some results from their constant training.
As far as building quality muscle goes it takes a considerable about of training, patience, and determination. Patience in particular is necessary in order to make it past the early days where progress is slow. But if you do have that patience and determination the results can be incredible.
That was clearly the case for avid powerlifter and bodybuilder Larry Wheels. The strength athlete has become well known for his massive amount of musculature and strength. But again like everyone else he didn’t begin his journey chock full of muscle. It took many years of lifting and breaking PRs before the popular strength athlete became the man he is today.
Before that however, Larry Wheels had very little muscle on his frame. Recently Larry posted a throwback video of himself at a much younger age spotting a training partner at the gym. From the looks of the video he was clearly far younger than we’ve ever seen him before.
Me spotting for the first time.
Guess how old I was!
Larry Wheels has since gone from skinny strength athlete hopeful to incredibly strong, incredibly well-muscled lifter.
308lbs/140kg x44 reps PR.
2 days ago had arm wrestling practice which lit up my bicep brachialis to 10/10
Slapped on some @teampersonalrecord elbow wraps and the pain went to 2/10
What do you think about the downsized Larry Wheels?
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Hardcore Truth With Johnnie O. Jackson | EP 4: How To Decide Which Bodybuilding Category To Compete In
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Johnnie O. Jackson shares the hardcore truth about picking the best bodybuilding division that suits your goals and needs.
Welcome to the Hardcore Truth – our new podcast and digital series staring one of the strongest pro bodybuilders in the world – Johnnie O. Jackson. Known for his incredible physique, strength, and hardcore training sessions with Branch Warren, Johnnie is gearing up with a mic and camera to share his most valuable lessons from a career in bodybuilding and strength training. This week, Johnnie O. Jackson helps break down how to decide which bodybuilding division is best for you.
At this point in time, there are over 10 different divisions in professional bodybuilding. And it seems like the introduction of new divisions is not slowing down. This past year saw the official entry of Wellness into the Olympia weekend. Just a few years earlier, we saw the creation of Classic Physique – which has grown with wild popularity. So with so many divisions to choose from, how do you know which is right for you? In our latest episode of Hardcore Truth, Johnnie O. Jackson breaks down key factors to consider when deciding which division to compete in.
The most important factor to consider, Johnnie O. Jackson claims, is to make sure that you enjoy what you are doing. While Men’s Open bodybuilding, for example, might bring the most eyeballs and prize money – if it’s a struggle to keep yourself at that size – it will make you unhappy. Bodybuilding as a sport takes passion. Decide what makes you happiest about bodybuilding, what you would like to look like physically, and choose your division based on that.
Of course, it’s important to also be realistic about your goals. Johnnie O. Jackson challenges aspiring bodybuilders to really look at the competition on stage in each division. Does the aspiring bodybuilder have the genetics to succeed with that look? Do they have the drive? Do they have the bone structure that lends towards success with that muscular look?
Delusions will only lead to heartbreak in the end – and with a lot of time wasted. So it’s important that an aspiring bodybuilder can be honest with themselves early. Bodybuilding as a whole takes time. You’d rather it not be wasted after years dedicating to the wrong division or perhaps the wrong sport entirely.
That being said, Johnnie O. Jackson is also very careful to discourage confident aspiring bodybuilders. Confidence and even cockiness is important in becoming a champion. Legends in the sport aim to do what is impossible – and ultimately achieve it. That’s what makes them legends. So if an aspiring bodybuilder truly believes they can be the best in a specific division – even when others claim they don’t have the right genetics or structure for it – don’t be discouraged.
There’s a fine line between delusional thinking and confidence. A legend straddles that line very closely. The only difference between a legend and a fool – is whether or not the person succeeds in the end.
Johnnie O. Jackson also shares some advice on how to properly make weight depending on which division you want to compete in. He uses these tactics as an example of how you can manipulate the division itself to meet your best strengths. If you think that your physique is at it’s best at 220 pounds but not big enough to hold up against the Men’s Open competitors who typically stand at 250+ lbs – perhaps 212 division is best for you.
What you can do is make weight the night before – and then put on pounds and build up hard muscle in the next 24 hours. You can essentially be a powerful bodybuilder weighing 220 pounds facing off against others much smaller than you. It’s a tactic that Johnnie O. Jackson used himself – and one that might be able to be applied to various divisions in the sport.
You can watch Johnnie O. Jackson go into full detail in our latest episode of Hardcore Truth above. Make sure to stick around every Thursday for new episodes!
2022 World’s Strongest Man Officially Scheduled For May 24-29 In Sacramento
Strongmen will gather to Sacramento in May to attempt to be crowned the new World’s Strongest Man.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition officially has dates and a location. The event will take place from May 24-29 in Sacramento, CA. This will be the 45th edition of the competition.
On Thursday, the announcement was made on the SBD World’s Strongest Man Instagram Page. A video was posted that shared some of the best strongmen in the world.
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There will be a total of 30 athletes taking part in the competition. There has not been an official roster or event list released just yet. There were a total of five strongmen featured in the video posted and it was highlighted by 2021 World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman.
Martins Licis, who won the 2019 WSM competition, and two-time bronze medalist Terry Hollands were also featured. The video continued with Maxime Boudreault and 2021 Arnold Strongman Classic UK champ Evan Singleton.
This is the second year of a three-year deal that the WSM competition has with the Visit Sacramento Sports Commission. In 2021, the show was held at the Old Sacramento Waterfront. This was an outdoor event where competitors had to perform in incredible heat.
While we do not know who will appear at the competition, we do know that former champions have a lifetime invitation. In 2021, there were five champions who were active and are likely to be on the official list. Stoltman will likely defend his title. Oleksii Novikov won the competition in 2020 and was a force after returning from injury. Brian Shaw and Zydrunas Savickas have four titles each and remain active in powerlifting.
Before the strongmen flock to Sacramento, there will be two significant contests that take place. It begins with the 2022 Britain’s Strongest Man contest. This will take place on Feb. 26 in Sheffield, UK. Stoltman is the reigning champion looking to make it two in a row. The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic is shortly after from March 4-5 in Columbus.
Now that there is an official time set for the 2022 WSM competition, lifters can begin to train accordingly and prepare for the show. The official roster and event list will be released at a later date.
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