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Lou Ferrigno Takes Tour Of Fitness Icon Jack LaLanne’s Home Gym
Lou Ferrigno was shown around by LaLanne’s wife, Elaine LaLanne.
Lou Ferrigno is known for his massive physique and is considered one of the pioneers of the sport of bodybuilding. Recently, Ferrigno took some time and shared his experience touring the gym of another fitness legend — Jack LaLanne.
The bodybuilder joined LaLanne’s wife, Elaine, for a special look at his home gym that is equipped with machines from the 1930’s. LaLanne was a fitness and nutrition guru and also worked as a motivational speaker. LaLanne began inspiring others to invest in their own health before it was mainstream. After his death in 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger credited LaLanne for his work. This is something Ferrigno hit on early as well.
“Jack was way ahead of his time. Way ahead. In the late 1930s, people condoned weight training, they said you workout with weights, you get stiff and muscle unbalance,” Lou Ferrigno said.
“They didn’t understand what nutrition was. Back in World War II, a lot of people were smoking. People were going home having a drink and smoking but Jack was a pioneer. He knew about this.”
Lou Ferrigno began his tour by showing off some machines that Jack LaLanne innovated himself. This is before the new gym technology was founded. The machine that is showed off is an earlier version of machines used today where the pin can be inserted into the person’s desired weight.
This is just one example of how bodybuilding and weight training have come a long way. In the early 1900s, the methods were much different and LaLanne is credited with helping take some big steps forward.
“This one is an old-fashioned. This is before Smith invented a Smith machine. Jack’s idea, with two pipes and two simple leg presses, with these weights. Amazing, and she said these were from back in the 30s.”
Lou Ferrigno is one bodybuilder that has reaped the benefits of weight training over the years. He built a physique that is still iconic today on the bodybuilding stage and the big screen.
Ferrigno developed a rivalry with Schwarzenegger during the crux of their careers. This includes some battles during Mr. Olympia competitions. Ferrigno won Mr. America and Mr. Universe titles during his career before moving to acting. He is best known for his role as The Incredible Hulk. Ferrigno quickly became one of the biggest names in bodybuilding and was known for his incredible strength.
“What an incredible woman, inspiration and legend @jackandelaine_lalanne is.
I’m honored to have been able to call her my friend for decades now.
It’s amazing how positive and energetic Elaine is. Though Jack has been gone from us for a while now I know he’s smiling down watching us in his home gym.
Miss you Jack,” Ferrigno wrote on Instagram.
Lou Ferrigno is an important member of the history of bodybuilding. Jack LaLanne is another influential figure in fitness and has been for many years. It is amazing to see some of the early equipment that was used while weight training and how it has enhanced over the years. LaLanne certainly helped pave the way for today’s generation.
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Terrence Ruffin Shows Off Massive Back And Biceps Workout
Terrence Ruffin is primed and ready for a big 2022 season.
There has been a clear top tier in Classic Physique bodybuilding and Terrence Ruffin is right near the top of the list. The reigning Arnold Classic champion looks as determined as ever to take the next step toward winning his first Olympia title. That is the ultimate goal for Ruffin and he recently shared a huge back and bicep workout during a recent training session.
Ruffin shared the video on his YouTube page for viewers to check out. He began by eating oats and peanut butter for breakfast before heading to the gym. Ruffin was training was Westside Barbell gym in Columbus, OH.
Terrence Ruffin began the workout with single-arm lat pulldowns before moving to chest-supported rows and T-bar rows. During a back day, rows are clearly highlighted and Ruffin explained the importance of maximizing each lift.
Ruffin’s next exercise featured resistance bands in order to utilize shoulder mobility. After this movement, Ruffin began hitting arms. He began with preacher curls followed by rope hammer curls. Ruffin then complete bicep curls while leaning to stretch out the muscle before ending his workout with a posing routine.
Terrence Ruffin implements a high-volume style when working out. He likes to complete a high number of reps in order to build up the muscles. This, combined with focusing on form, has helped Ruffin build a championship physique.
Ruffin is coming off an Arnold Classic title in 2021. He was the runner-up in this event to Alex Cambronero in 2020. Now that he has climbed one mountain, it is time to conquer another.
Terrence Ruffin is coming off two consecutive second-place finishes at the Olympia. Chris Bumstead has three-seated at the Olympia with Breon Ansley finishing third in the previous two years. Ruffin has trained legs with Bumstead before as the two have built a relationship while competing.
There is no doubt that Ruffin is one of the best competitors in Classic Physique. The 2022 Olympia will take place from Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas. Before aiming for this event, Ruffin will defend his title at the Arnold Classic.
Arnold Classic – Classic Physique Roster
Below, you can find the full list of competitors that will be looking to take home the Arnold Classic title. The event will take place from March 3-6 in Columbus, OH.
Breon Ansley
Michael Daboul
Urs Kalecinski
Peter Molnar
Terrence Ruffin
Ramon Rocha Quieroz
Darwin Uribe
Lenny Wicks
Divine Wilson
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James Hollingshead and Iain Valliere Say They’ll Retire From Bodybuilding Soon
James Hollingshead and Iain Valliere to retire from bodybuilding soon.
Top modern bodybuilders James Hollingshead and Iain Valliere discuss retiring early from competition. The two standout athletes recently discussed their thoughts on the subject on Foud Abiad’s podcast.
No athlete can compete forever. After all no human is immortal. Certain athletes have an expiration date depending on their chosen sport. For combat sports athletes that expiration date is usually sooner rather than later. Bodybuilding on the other hand has seen athletes compete well into their fifties…or at least Dexter Jackson has. It’s a sport where many athletes compete into their forties on the regular. But some high level bodybuilders choose to call it quits at an earlier age.
James Hollingshead and Iain Valliere both seem to fall in that latter category. They both recently indicated that they are choosing to retire sooner rather than later.
Retirement Talk
While on a recent podcast hosted by Fouad Abiad and featuring Evan Centopani, James Hollingshead and Iain Valliere indicated that their future plans are not to push their physiques past their limits. Hollingshead in particular went into some details as to why he’s choosing to stop competing by age 35.
“When you think about everything involved in bodybuilding, sometimes I’m reluctant. Sometimes I’m like, I don’t want to go down that road, because that road doesn’t lead to the end that I want and the end that I want, like you say, is a long and healthy one.”
So it’s clear that James Hollingshead views competing in bodybuilding as a massive risk to his health. At the end of the day our well-being must definitely be paramount. Without our health we pretty much have nothing.
Still it comes as a bit of a shock that James Hollingshead, who has a tremendous upside, is choosing to call it quits sooner rather than later.
To see and hear everything that James Hollingshead and Iain Valliere had to say about retiring from bodybuilding check out the full video here.
What do you think of James Hollingshead and Iain Valliere considering early retirement?
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News and Editorial Writer at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.
10 Best Butts on the Internet
Instagram is the best place to find the greatest butts on the planet. If it is an ass worth looking at, you’ll surely find it on Instagram. Fit chicks and their loyal following are some of the reasons Instagram has a huge userbase.
If you’re a butt connoisseur like us, we know how much time you’re spending to find the best butts to look at. We did the hard work for you and put together the best rears on the internet in this article.
10 Best Rears You Should Be Following on Instagram
1. Jen Selter
Jen Selter is a 24-year old internet celebrity celebrated amongst her followers for her perfect rear. Selter has appeared on many TV shows promoting health and fitness and we’re sure we’ll get to see much more of her in the future.
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2. Alice Matos
Alice Matos is a Brazilian beauty with a stellar booty. Matos is much more than a pretty face. Alice runs her fashion brand, Labellamafia, and has turned it into fashion label which is widely successful.
3. Michelle Lewin
Michelle Lewin is one of the most successful fitness athletes and has been around for the longest time. Lewin has appeared on several fitness magazines and is known for her grueling workouts. This Latina’s rear is a piece of art.
4. Paige Hathaway
Paige Hathaway is one of the hottest fitness athletes. Hathaway has a butt to die for and she is big on breaking the stereotype that muscles aren’t for women. With a body and face like her, people are surely going to listen to her.
5. Nikki Blackketter
Nikki Blackketter started out as a YouTuber and has gathered a fan following on all the social media platforms. Blackketter loves training her glutes (it shows) and shares her workouts with her followers.
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6. Karina Elle
Karina loves squatting, and we’re grateful for it. Elle is one of the few female fitness celebrities who doesn’t hold back from sharing her sweaty photos and videos. Karina keeps it real and has a stunning butt.
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7. Sonia Isaza
Sonia Isaza is a Colombian bodybuilder and fitness model with an absolutely incredible physique. With over 3 million followers on social media, Sonia is one to definitely take note of for her work ethic, workouts, and modeling photos, showing off a shredded aesthetic. Using her platform, she seeks to inspire change in others while also continuing to promote herself.
8. Ashley Kaltwasser
Ashley is a 3X Ms. Bikini Olympia winner (2013, 2014 and 2015). It is needless to say she has one of the best butts in the industry. Kaltwasser has left competing and focuses on building her following on the internet.
9. Courtney King
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Love me a good full booty & hamstring focused lower body day ? did this workout yesterday + a yoga class! Felt so good to lift & then flow though a deep stretch afterwards practicing yoga ?♀️ (need to commit to more yoga!) I wasn’t feeling the best… but I did what I could using a lot of isolating, squeezing and time under tension during this workout! Make sure to save to try some of these exercises and tips in your next #BOOTAY day baybayyy! THE WORKOUT: 1️⃣deep sumo squat holding a dumbbell, I like to do these standing in between two benches as well! 2️⃣high platform deep lunge, focus on your form here and pushing up through the heel squeezing your glute at the top of the movement! 3️⃣reverse hack squat, to challenge yourself and feel even more tension in the glutes, put a band around your knees! you might need to drop the weight a bit if you do it that way and focus on driving your knees out and coming up at he top feeling it all in your booty! 4️⃣reverse hyper with a squeeze off a bench, bosu ball or box im like doing here! this is a great time under tension exercise that fatigues the glutes like no other! AGAIN, MAKE SURE TO SQUEEZE AT THE TOP! 5️⃣t-bar squat to wide stance deadlift, you will feel full glute and hamstring activation with this guy! 6️⃣t-bar deep squat pulse, lots of tension with any type of pulsing or 1 1/2 squats! 7️⃣GHD, round your back so you feel this in the hammies and booty over your lower back. I did a drop set with weight then no weight for a complete burn out! 8️⃣high rep sumo deadlift burn out, I kept the tension in my glute and heels!! Song is @travisscott butterfly effect ?
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Courtney King won the Ms. Bikini Olympia in 2015. King is one of the cutest girls in the fitness industry and we would go as far as to say, she is complete wife material. Courtney posts her glute workouts online, and you should give them a try.
10. Yanet Garcia
Yanet Garcia exploded onto the scene when her pictures from her weather reporting days went viral. Garcia has since become an internet celebrity. Yanet has a perfectly shaped bottom, one you wouldn’t mind looking at for hours.
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Why The Tire Flip Should Be In Your Training Program For The Ultimate Conditioning
Not for the faint of heart
Cardio, a dreaded word for many a’ bodybuilder. While the rest of the gym would rather be biking, on the treadmill, or rowing, we’d rather be lifting some heavy ass weights. The meat and potatoes baby, that’s for me. Well lament no more; there’s a way to develop your cardiovascular system while still giving you that muscle tingling action you crave, it’s called the tire flip, and its been waiting for you your whole life.
What’s great about the tire flip, is that it not only gets you more shredded than the statue of David but it also builds fast twitch muscles which is great for competition.
When you train with tires you want to do this in intervals. High intensity should be done in rounds with time periods of rest interspersed between high-intensity activity. While measuring your heart rate is a great way to keep track of how the exercise is effecting your body, you also want to keep into account your age and general health.
Now that you have the basics, without further ado we present to you 3 exercises that look way cooler than anything you can do on a treadmill.
Sledge Hammer Smash
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The sledgehammer smash is a fun exercise. Not only do you get to act beastly but sculpt a beastly form in the process. You can do a straight up and down movement, like displayed in the video above, or you can swing it overhead each time for a more powerful and home run hitting strength. Start at 30 seconds with 10 seconds rest, then increase in 15 second intervals.
The Flip
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While it may not seem like rocket science this exercise is more involved than you think. We’ve attached some tips with the correct way to do this exercise without sustaining an injury. While you don’t have to do 950lbs like Mr. Poundstone here, you definitely want to challenge yourself on this one.
Begin by gripping the bottom of the tire on the tread, and position your feet back a bit. Your chest should be driving into the tire.
To lift the tire, extend through the hips, knees, and ankles, driving into the tire and up.
As the tire reaches a 45 degree angle, step forward and drive a knee into the tire. As you do so adjust your grip to the upper portion of the tire and push it forward as hard as possible to complete the turn. Repeat as necessary.
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The third exercise comes from you. We want you to use the tire for your next cardio workout and discover an exercise that works for you. Creativity is LYFE, and we encourage you to flex that muscle religiously.
Try the above exercise and hit us up in the comment section with a cool circuit you’ve discovered or your mysterious 3rd exercise.
Have you ever done the tire flip?
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Top Benefits Of Kettlebell Training & Why You Should Use Them
Kettlebells are great exercise tools to enhance strength and really see those gains come to life.
With so many exercises and machines to try, our potential for growth is very much doable. Often times knowing the right workouts to do can be overwhelming, but taking a step back and prioritizing just what our goals are is important to understand what we need out of our own training. For some of us, the best training comes from simple and convenient pieces of exercise equipment. This is where a kettlebell can greatly enhance our gains and kettlebell training is a perfect way to enhance our health and fitness.
Working many muscle groups in a highly effective way, kettlebells are sure to offer a variety of exercises to enhance growth in multiple areas. With an increased effort to provide workouts and classes, kettlebells have become the focus of many trainers as they seek the best for their clients to improve all aspects of their training.
Let’s take a closer look at what kettlebells are, the benefits surrounding them, and great workouts to enhance all aspects of your training and performance. You won’t be disappointed by what you find from kettlebell training.
What Is A Kettlebell?
A kettlebell is a round free weight with a flat bottom and rounded handle for enhanced grip which is beneficial for a number of exercises. Similar to a dumbbell, it can used in a variety of ways for great variations to your workouts. The center of mass extends from the handle which gives kettlebells the opportunity to be swung, pressed, curled, held, and moved in a number of ways.
Many kettlebell companies will advertise their products as perfectly balanced, which is important for these movements to offer you better balance and grip for safety and a more advanced and effective workout.
Benefits Of Kettlebell Training
Full Body Workout
Kettlebells offer the chance to get a full body workout for strength, endurance, and flexibility by being versatile for a number of workouts. Anything from deadlifts, lunges, and swings can work multiple muscles and greatly improve muscle growth and weight loss (1).
Promote Strength & Power
With kettlebell training, your chances at lean muscle mass and power greatly increase by performing higher reps at a more intense pace. Instead of seriously bulking up by doing big lifts, kettlebell training can really grow that lean muscle mass to give you that shredded physique to make your muscles pop. With this more intense style of training, your power output will increase as well to give you better effectiveness for those power driven sports (2).
Improved Balance, Stability, and Coordination
By working your core and forcing you to stay engaged and upright, kettlebell training can improve balance, stability, and coordination. These workouts force you to stay grounded in a solid, athletic position which makes you focus on form and enhance mind-muscle connection to work those deeper muscles and smaller stabilizer muscles that are great for enhancing strength and balance (3).
Simple & Convenient
Kettlebells are simple and convenient exercise tools to use, requiring no change in weights and less time sifting through to find the appropriate weight to use. As you increase muscle mass, you can work your way up to heavier kettlebells and more advanced workouts, only enhancing the above benefits even more.
Great Kettlebell Workouts
Deadlift
Kettlebell deadlifts are great variations of a traditional barbell deadlift and allows you to build strength and muscular endurance without the hassle of a barbell. Great for targeting the hamstrings, glutes, calves, and quads, this will also strengthen your core to help your lower back for support. These allow you to use heavier weight and can help with form for other lifts. By keeping your back in an isometric position, it will improve posture by not changing the length of the muscle after contraction.
Lunges
Using kettlebells along with your lunge exercise will offer the same benefits of a lunge while also allowing you to comfortably add weight for increased growth. These will work your core and back muscles, as well as many lower body groups like your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Building not only size and strength, kettlebell lunges can work for weight loss and balance as well.
Swings
Kettlebell swings are a solid way to boost cardio while aiding in strength, weight loss, and better posture. A total full body workout, kettlebell swings work your lower body muscles (quads, hamstrings, and glutes), upper body muscles (lats, shoulders, and arms), and your core. This exercise will give you a great boost and as you grow stronger, you will notice a serious change in weight used for your desired kettlebell.
Featured Kettlebells
Onnit Kettlebells
Onnit Kettlebells are high quality and versatile fitness tools from a reputable and great company in Onnit. Designed with a gravity cast for consistency and durability, it is accompanied by a powder finish grip for decreased slippage and more efficient workouts. Color coded by weight, these kettlebells provide for easy accessibility and are great for increasing explosive power, strength, and endurance.
Prices vary depending on the weight of kettlebell but there 8 options to choose from ranging from 13 lbs. ($22.95) to 70 lbs. ($114.95).
Check out our individual review for Onnit Kettlebells here. Also, check out Onnit Primal Kettlebells here!
Kettlebell Kings Kettlebells
Kettlebell Kings Kettlebells are perfect for enhancing grip and working with versatility as well for your desired strength and conditioning goals. Made from cast iron and covered with a powder coating, these offer overall protection and durability to enhance longevity. The structural integrity of these kettlebells will support your own growth and keep you operating at a high level.
Prices vary depending on weight but there are 21 options to choose from ranging from 9 lbs. ($69.99) to 203 lbs. ($424.99).
Check out our individual review for Kettlebell Kings Kettlebell here!
Wrap Up
Kettlebell training is a great way to change up your routine to see desired growth and everything you want out of your training. By increasing strength and size, promoting weight loss, working on balance and stability, and aiding in better posture, kettlebells have grown in popularity and for good reason. A great addition to your home gym, kettlebells will surely fire you up on all cylinders and work to benefit your health and fitness greatly.
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 Onnit, Kettlebell Kings, & Envato
References
Kravitz, Len. “Kettlebell Research Update”. (source)
Beardsley, Chris; Contreras, Bret (2014). “The Role of Kettlebell in Strength and Conditioning: A Review of the Literature”. (source)
Jay, Kenneth; Jakobsen, Markus D.; Sundstrup, Emil; Skotte, Jorgen H.; et al. (2013). “Effects of Kettlebell Training on Postural Coordination and Jump Performance: A Randomized Controlled Trial”. (source)
INBA PNBA Releases New Natural Bodybuilding Category for the 2022 Season
The INBA PNBA added a new natural bodybuilding category to the women’s amateur division for the 2022 season.
You may be eager to know what the new category is, especially if you’re a raving natural bodybuilding fan. So what is it? Drumroll… it’s Wellness! Wellness is an exclusive female category available for INBA PNBA amateur athletes. It’s an Open division – no age limit – and will be at all 2022 INBA events, including Natural Olympia.
New Natural Bodybuilding Category
Below is an overview of the outfit and scoring in the Wellness division.
Required Suit
Competitors will dress in a two-piece decorative competition suit with a traditional suit bottom that’s V-shaped in the front, all one material without connectors, and sits high on the hips. No thongs or T-backs are allowed, and the bottom cut from the back is standard to the Bikini Divas division. Although, competition Bikini Divas style suit bottoms with connectors is an alternative option. Each athlete will also be wearing acrylic heels and complimentary jewelry.
Judging Criteria
As most bodybuilding categories are judged, athletes will need muscularity, definition (conditioning), and a good stage presence to be competitive in this division. Judges scoring the Wellness division will focus more on women with more muscle development in the hips, glutes, and thighs than the upper body. Although, some degree of upper body muscularity is important. It’s also good for the contestants to be developed and lean, but the judges will be looking for less developed physiques – some muscle separation but no striation – in this category compared to Women’s Figure or Women’s Physique.
INBA PNBA Provides a Safe and Just League for Aspiring Natural Bodybuilders
Natural bodybuilding displays the boundaries the human body can break mentally and physically. As the famous Greek philosopher, Socrates once said, “No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” Since the dawn of time, we’ve witnessed the power and beauty our body is capable of naturally.
Fast forward millennia later, drug use is prevalent to push your physique to peak performance. Not so fast, though. Drug use is prohibited in natural bodybuilding leagues. And if you do get caught at any time failing a drug test in the INBA PNBA league, you’ll be stripped of your title and publicly ridiculed on the Hall of Shame.
After the recent surge of 2021 bodybuilding deaths, bodybuilding fans are worried about bodybuilding’s health and safety measures. Conversely, they shame natural bodybuilding. But hopefully, with the rise of multi-media contracts with Generation Iron, Iron Man Magazine, and INBA PNBA, we can see more expansion and support of natural bodybuilding.
What Will the Next Category Be?
The next category remains a mystery, but contemplating the thought is exciting. The INBA PNBA league is progressively growing so seeing new classes pop up wouldn’t be surprising. The Bikini Angels is a fun division, and we’re sure fans and competitors alike would love to see more creative divisions. For example, after William Long went Super Saiyan at L.A.’s Comic-Con, he expressed interest in a cosplay natural bodybuilding category in an Instagram post.
Not going to lie; a cosplay category does sound amusing!
Let us know a category idea you think would be suitable for the INBA PNBA to implement. Leave us a comment on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
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Brian Shaw Announces Competitors For Shaw Classic, Plan For Podcast
Brian Shaw reveals the athletes that will take part in this year’s event.
Brian Shaw is starting the new year with a bang. In a recent YouTube video posted to his page, the strongman shared some big news regarding many different areas.
First, Shaw shared an early list of competitors that will take part in the Shaw Classic 2022. There is still time for other competitors to qualify for the event. Also, Shaw is planning to relaunch his “SHAWSTRENGTH” podcast. The Shaw Classic is scheduled for Aug. 13-14 in Loveland, CO. Below, you can find the early list of competitors.
Shaw Classic Lineup
Maxime Boudreau
J.F. Carron
Kevin Farris
Graham Hicks
Konstantine Janashia
Trey Mitchel
Jerry Pritchett
Zydrunas Savickas
Evan Singleton
Brian Shaw
Aivars Smaukstelis
Luke Stoltman
Tom Stoltman
Bobby Thompson
The Stoltman Brothers
The Stoltman Brothers have taken over strongman and turned into two of the best in the world. Tom Stoltman is the reigning World’s Strongest Man while Luke Stoltman won last year’s Europe’s Strongest Man competition. They will both be participating at the Arnold Strongman Classic and will continue to dominate.
Brian Shaw
Shaw began this event in 2020 and Shaw was victorious. This is one of many victories he has compiled over the years. Shaw is one of the biggest names in strongman and has plenty of records to his name over the years. He has won the World’s Strongest Man competition four times. In 2011, Shaw became the first competitor to win the WSM and Arnold Strongman Classic in the same year and did it once again in 2015.
Konstantine Janashia
Janashia has become a force in Georgia and is known as the “Georgia Bull.” He has won the Georgia’s Strongest Man competition five times in a row. This is in addition to many top finishes at competitions he enters. Janashia is a dark-horse competitor entering the Shaw Classic and has a chance to take home the prize.
Zydrunas Savickas
Big Z has been a force in strongman for over a decade now. He thrives in the log lift and has set many records. Savickas still has plenty to offer despite being one of the longest-tenured athletes. He is considered by some to be the best strength athlete of all-time. He has a chance to add another title to his resume in this one.
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Inno Supps T-Drive Review To Supercharge Testosterone
Work to boost muscle growth, optimize hormone levels, and increase performance.
Product Overview
For those suffering from low testosterone levels, look no further than a great testosterone booster to get those levels back to normal. Low testosterone affects our health and overall daily function and as athletes seeking to be our best, that is something we just absolutely cannot afford to have. When it comes to finding the right supplements, however, it can be challenging. With so many on the market, an affordable yet premium product may seem elusive. Inno Supps T-Drive is a great testosterone booster perfect for helping you get those T levels to exactly where you need them.
A testosterone booster worthwhile to you can work to change your body composition, increase performance, boost muscle growth, help with cognitive function, and above all else, increase those vital testosterone levels. Without it, you may suffer from a deficiency which can be rather debilitating. T-Drive can provide for great benefits and many more as you seek the best for all your gains.
Inno Supps T-Drive is a great testosterone booster to increase muscle growth, supercharge hormone levels, and enhance performance.
Inno Supps is a quality sports nutrition company who believes that nutrition should be clean and natural to help improve the lives of others. On top of that, it should also be innovative and delicious, so you don’t feel like you are missing out on any fun. Standing behind their products, Inno Supps is a company producing high quality products for athletes everywhere to succeed.
T-Drive Highlights
T-Drive is a natural supplement perfect for boosting those testosterone levels and performance throughout the day and night. A quality and healthy blend of herbs and vitamins works to optimize your energy levels, boost sex drive, improve your quality of sleep, and increase male vitality by stimulating hormone production. Above all else, this can increase your mood and improve mental cognition so you feel great.
With 6+ ingredients, all are natural and working for your benefit to keep you healthy overall. Great benefits and quality care go into each of the ingredients as they are tested for maximum effectiveness. For this supplement, the key takeaways are amplified muscle growth, supercharged hormone levels, and enhanced performance for serious gains.
Ingredients
Testosterone Potentiation Blend
Ashwagandha Root Extract: Works to reduce cortisol levels and as an ancient medicinal herb can also help reduce stress and anxiety (1).
Fenugreek Seed Extract: An ancient herb, this can increase libido, boost performance, and help lower bad cholesterol. It is rich in vitamins and minerals (2).
Tribulus Whole Herb Extract: Can increase libido and sexual performance, boost endurance, and increase sperm production. It will also work to increase strength and change your body composition (3).
Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract: May increase testosterone and promote lean mass. This is also a common ingredient in some fat burners (4).
Epimedium Whole Herb Extract: Can enhance libido as well as work for certain levels of pain, whether it be joint or nerve pain, as well help with mental and physical fatigue.
Boron: May help with increasing the metabolism of total testosterone in your body and can increase free testosterone levels as well (5).
Other Ingredients
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
Number Of Ingredients
10+
Number of Servings
30
Serving Size
3 Vegetarian Capsules
Highest Dosed Ingredient
Ashwagandha Root Extract and Fenugreek Seed Extract (400mg)
Best Way To Take
Take 3 capsules with or without food anytime of the day.
Price & Effectiveness
Inno Supps T-Drive is a natural and power testosterone booster that can amplify muscle growth, supercharge your hormone levels, and enhance performance for only the best gains. With 30 servings per container, 3 vegetarian capsules is a serving size.
Pros
Natural and powerful testosterone booster
Quality ingredients with great benefits
Able to assist with muscle growth, testosterone levels, and performance
From a company seeking to make the best nutritional products around
Cons
Premium priced option at $2.33 per serving
3 capsules is a big serving size
Price: $69.99
Best Time & Way To Take T-Drive
When looking to take T-Drive, it is best to take these 3 vegetarian capsules with food to eliminate any stomach discomfort. Some people are fine taking without food, but the choice is up to you. You can also take this any time of day so most likely whenever you take your other supplements, this will slide in nicely.
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Wrap Up
Inno Supps T-Drive is a great testosterone booster to give you only the best gains around. Able to amplify muscle growth, supercharge your hormone levels, and enhance performance, all of those great benefits are exactly what you need in this amazing supplement. Inno Supps is a quality supplements company creating only the best nutritional products around so athletes everywhere can maximize their true potential. What you are really getting is a powerful testosterone booster with great ingredients and a reputable company backing you. Try T-Drive today and work to get those levels to normal.
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Straight Facts: Are Bodybuilders Really Dying More Than The Average Person?
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Jerry Brainum returns to break down the statistics of bodybuilder deaths in recent years. Do the initial stats showcase a worrying trend?
STRAIGHT FACTS WITH JERRY BRAINUM – is an in depth exploration of the more complicated elements behind bodybuilding training, nutrition, and supplements. Hosted by legendary and longtime industry expert, Jerry Brainum, Straight Facts answers user questions so no one is left in the dark.
Jerry Brainum has long been an extremely knowledgable man working in the bodybuilding industry. His research has been published in bodybuilding publications for decades – and he has held positions of editor-in-chief for such outlets as Muscle And Fitness and Flex Magazine.
Jerry also ran a digital series, Straight Facts, on our network way back in 2016. Now he’s back with more episodes and, in addition, available in podcast! This week, Jerry Brainum breaks down the statistics behind the tragic trend of too-soon bodybuilding deaths that have hit the sport over the past year. Is there a growing health concern in bodybuilding? Or was 2021 simply one full of tragic bad luck? Let’s break it down.
2021 was an extremely tragic year in bodybuilding. There was a large number of bodybuilding deaths that all seemed to come much too soon. Most notable was the passing of Olympia champion Shawn Rhoden at 46 years old and George Peterson dying just days before being set to compete at the Mr. Olympia. He was 37 years old.
There were, sadly, far many more deaths that we would rather not fully recount here. But the string of lost lives in bodybuilding led to many fans and high profile members of the industry to speak out about the state of health in bodybuilding. While health of an organization in sports should always be a major priority – what remains to be seen is if there really is a connection between these recent deaths and something happening directly in bodybuilding.
Jerry Brainum sets to bring some more clarity to the situation. Using some research of the (admittedly limited) data available, Jerry breaks down the actual statistics behind bodybuilding deaths in comparison to the average person in the world at large. He also tries to use the cause of death, where revealed, to speculate what was likely the cause and if it can be drawn to bodybuilding and PED use.
Jerry Brainum Compares Bodybuilding Mortality Rates To The Average Male Mortality Rate
One of the most interesting pieces of information Jerry Brainum reveals – according to one study. Pro bodybuilders actually have a lower mortality rate than the average person by about one percent. On paper, this would seem to indicate that pro bodybuilders actually have a higher chance to live longer than the average man. While this was admittedly one study in a very niche sport – the initial findings seem to indicate that there is not a major health crisis rocking the sport. But that also doesn’t mean that drugs are not a factor to mortality for bodybuilders. Far from it.
In the video, Jerry Brainum breaks down the data and his speculations in great detail. But his ultimate conclusion is that bodybuilders actually have a healthier lifestyle due to their diet, nutrition, and focus on exercise. That being said, those benefits are largely cut short by abuse of PEDs such as steroids, diuretics, and insulin. This ultimately leads, statistically, to an evening out. Which is why bodybuilders might have a slightly lower mortality rate than the average person – but not by much.
Jerry Brainum also draws another conclusion. He believes that modern coaches and trainers are the cause for many of these premature deaths. While he is basing his opinion based on anacdotale evidence. He’s heard that most coaches provide drug protocols for their athletes. The problem with this is that these coaches are not doctors. Just because a drug protocol has worked for one athlete does not mean it will work for another.
Without constant medical monitoring, these very powerful drugs can lead to long term health risks. Some of those risks can lead to an earlier grave. This is why Jerry Brainum urges any competing bodybuilders to have their bloodwork done every four weeks and ensure that as much detailed information can be analyzed as possible. Preventative actions are most important to extend life – and when athletes have a higher chance of using dangerous drugs, this becomes even more necessary.
Have questions you want Jerry Brainum to answer? Send them on over to [email protected] for your chance to have Jerry go into detail about anything in the fitness world that needs clarification.
And if you want even more detailed information every month, be sure to check out Jerry’s very own monthly newsletter – Applied Metabolics. Giving you over 40 pages of expert information in all things bodybuilding.
You can watch the full episode of Straight Facts above and make sure to stick around every Wednesday for new episodes!