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Regan Grimes Announces He Is Done Competing Until 2022 Olympia
Regan Grimes will take a break and focus on a new phase of preparation.
Regan Grimes continues to be one of the up-and-comers in bodybuilding with a high ceiling. He began the season competing in back-to-back shows but has announced that he will be taking a break from competition to focus on his Olympia prep.
Grimes took to his YouTube page to make the announcement. He is going off two stnsecuive seventh-place finishes at the Arnold Classic and Boston Pro.
“Alright so the show is over, guys, and the competition season is actually done for me. I’m finished and I’ll be going into a different phase. If you didn’t know, I’m actually qualified for the Mr. Olympia so I will be competing in December in Vegas. So that’s what’s next for me as far as competition wise. I’m going to do a whole wrap-up video with Milos.”
Following the 2021 Olympia, Regan Grimes began training with Milos Sarcev. He made immediate changes to his physique and was able to quickly earn his qualification to the 2022 show in December. Grimes was victorious during the KO Pro Egypt back in October and now he will continue to prepare for the biggest show of the year.
Grimes has become a popular name in bodybuilding and fans are continuing to grow his following. He has not forgotten about the work done to get him to this level and he took the time to make an acknowledgement.
“I’m gonna kind of cover everything and just kind of fit you in on how everything went and our thoughts and our game plan moving forward. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported me.”
It was made clear in the video that Grimes and Sarcev have a plan of attack moving forward and they will continue to take things up a notch.
“Lots in store. Lots of cool things coming up so I’m really exciting to share that with you. I’m going to be vlogging it and taking you guys along for the ride so let’s do this.”
With nine months to prepare for the Olympia, Regan Grimes has a chance to show up with an elite physique. It will be interesting to see how he stacks up and makes improvements over the course of 2022.
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WWE Legend Scott Hall’s Family To Discontinue Life Support
Scott Hall was put on life support after suffering from heart attacks after hip surgery.
WWE legend Scott Hall was put on life support on Saturday after suffering heart attacks. Long-time wrestling teammate Kevin Nash announced that Hall will be taken off life support once his family is in place.
Hall underwent hip replacement surgery after sustaining a fall over the weekend. He then suffered from three heart attacks due to complications of the surgery. Hall was put on life support but the plan it for it to be discontinued. Nash took to Instagram to make the announcement and wrote a heartfelt caption.
“Scott’s on life support. Once his family is in place they will discontinue life support. I’m going to lose the one person on this planet I’ve spent more of my life with than anyone else,” Nash said.
“My heart is broken and I’m so very fucking sad. I love Scott with all my heart but now I have to prepare my life without him in the present. I’ve been blessed to have a friend that took me at face value and I him….See Ya down the road Scott. I couldn’t love a human being any more than I do you.”
Scott Hall and Kevin Nash spent years together in the NWO in the 1990’s in WCW. Hall, known as Razor Ramon at the time, teamed up with Nash and Hulk Hogan to create a group that completely changed things up in professional wrestling. The schtick became so popular that the group translated to WWE action.
Nash discussed the translation into wrestling in his post and how Hall helped make it all happen.
“When we jumped to WCW we didn’t care who liked or hated us. We had each other and with the smooth Barry Bloom we changed wrestling both in content and pay for those……alot that disliked us. We were the “Outsiders ” but we had each other.”
“Scott always felt he wasn’t worthy of the afterlife. Well God please have some gold plated toothpicks for my brother.”
Scott Hall made an impact on professional wrestling and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. This is news that will impact the wrestling world and many athletes will provide their tributes in the upcoming days. This is a story that will continued to be updated as th situation goes on.
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William Bonac Will Commit to Improving Abs And Gyno Heading Into Olympia
William Bonac shared this message following his victory in the Boston Pro.
William Bonac has been busy over the last two weeks. After a second-place finish at the 2022 Arnold Classic, Bonac quickly returned to stage on Saturday. Following his victory at the Boston Pro, Bonac explained that he will make improvements to his abs and gyno before the Olympia, which will take place in December.
There were talks of Bonac finishing as the runner-up during the Arnold Classic because of his abs and gyno. Bonac seemed to hear the noise and vowed to improve in certain areas before going into the biggest bodybuilding show of the year. He spoke after his victory in Boston.
“Yes, I know I had some problems with my gyno (Gynecomastia). I know that I had some problems with my abs as well. I know that I can fix it once I get the qualification. So thank god. Now I have the time to go and do the operation and fix everything that’s needed so I don’t have any excuses at Mr. Olympia.”
William Bonac wanted to focus on gaining his qualification to the Olympia so he could fully prepare for the event. Even with some of his areas needing work, some thought that Bonac could have won the Arnold Classic.
Bonac emerged during prejudging in Columbus as one of the favorites on stage. This was expected heading into the event but it was confirmed during the Friday night session. Bonac came in looking like a mass monster and was head-to-head with champion Brandon Curry. In the end, it was Curry who emerged as the winner with Bonac right behind.
Now, it is up to Bonac to make the necessary improvements to compete at the Olympia. It was so serious that Bonac explained that he thought about retiring from completion. He was also put in touch with Chad Nicholls, who is a renowned bodybuilding coach. Nicholls was able to put Bonac through a five-week camp in order to get back to championship shape.
William Bonac has a busy year ahead of him and could look to build on this victory and his performance in the 2021 Olympia. With this qualification and if improvements are made, Bonac will be a force once again on the biggest stage in the sport.
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2022 IFBB Boston Pro Results
The full results from the 2022 Boston Pro have been announced!
The 2022 Boston Pro marked the first show since the Arnold Classic and bodybuilding season is officially underway. The event took place on Saturday at the Sheraton Boston Hotel where champions from seven divisions punched their tickets to the 2022 Olympia, which will return to Las Vegas from Dec. 15-18.
This was a loaded field in Men’s Bodybuilding as six competitors returned to the stage following the Arnold Classic. William Bonac finished as the runner-up to Brandon Curry and entered the weekend as the favorite. Steve Kuclo and Samson Dauda were also looking to improve upon impressive performances in Columbus. This was not the only division that brought some firepower to Boston.
Erin Banks decided to compete once again fresh off a Men’s Physique title at the Arnold Classic. Missy Truscott finished as the runner-up in Fitness and was looking to re-gain her position near the top of the division. This was an exciting show that featured plenty of talent across all divisions.
There were a total of seven divisions at the Boston Pro with winners vying for a qualification to the Olympia. The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of the IFBB Chicago Pro 2021 results below.
Boston Pro 2022: All Division Winners
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Classic Physique:
Men’s Physique:
Bikini:
Wellness: Yarshina Ayala Otero
Figure: Lola Montez
Fitness: Missy Truscott
Boston Pro 2022 Breakdown
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First Place – Yarshina Ayala Otero
Second Place – Angela Borges
Third Place – Julia Chitarra de Melo
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Second Place – Nicole Zenobia Graham
Third Place – Bojana Vasiljevic
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First Place – Missy Truscott
Second Place – Jacqlyn Baker
Third Place – Tamara Vaugh
Official Score Cards
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Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Boston Pro 2022. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
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Lee Priest Shares A Powerful Physique Update, Starts Transformation Journey
Lee Priest has transformed his physique in an impressive photo update.
Australian bodybuilder Lee Priest has been turning heads in his latest photo update showcasing an incredible physique transformation. Dubbed “The Evolution,” it seems that this is just the beginning of a physique transformation journey for Lee Priest.
Jacob Ladon is a staff writer and former amateur bodybuilder. He has been passionate about bodybuilding since he was 15 years old and discovered the joys of training in the gym. He reports and comments on all bodybuilding related matters.
Ronnie Coleman Watches And Reacts To Funny Gym Fails
Ronnie Coleman recently took some time to check out some crazy/funny gym fails.
If there is one person who knows his way around the gym, it is Ronnie Coleman. The eight-time Olympia champion is considered one of the best bodybuilders of all-time and is still a huge voice in the sport. Coleman has provided some entertaining and informative content on his YouTube channel over time. Recently, he took the entertainment route.
Coleman took some time to watch some hilarious gym fails by gym-goers who look like they forgot they were in public. As you can imagine, an elite lifter like Coleman has plenty to say and there was one phrase that used used quite often:
“What the hell is going on here?”
Some of the videos show lifters performing the exercise in a strange way and some include people doing unorthodox activities. For example, one woman is seen knitting on the leg extension machine. Coleman points out that it looks like she is doing more knitting than working out. There is another gym-goer dressed like Michael Jackson perfecting their moon walk.
“Aw dawn, what the hell? Michael Jackson? That’s a fake ass Michael Jackson right there,” Coleman said.
These are different videos that have made their way around the internet and in the view of Coleman. He has remained in tremendous shape himself in retirement. Coleman has struggled with some health issues and surgeries but continues to work hard in the gym and stay in shape. Coleman has gone through 13 surgeries on different areas of his body. He has worked hard to recover and get back in the gym doing what he loves.
This is why Ronnie Coleman has started to provide wisdom on YouTube. He put together one of the all-time great careers in bodybuilding and he feels like he has plenty to offer. There are different segments where he comments on certain aspects of the sport and even takes questions from fans. Here, Coleman decided to take on more of a light-hearted segment and comment on some funny videos.
Adding humor into content is something that is necessary across any business or angle. That is exactly what Coleman did here and viewers took to it right away. It will be interesting to see if this is worked into the rotation a bit more.
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Nick Walker Shows Insane Physique And Tapered Waist At 295 Pounds
Nick Walker is looking crazy so far this offseason.
Nick Walker turned in an extremely impressive rookie season that proved he is one of the future stars in bodybuilding. In fact, he might be there already and is looking to take the next step in 2022. The Mutant recently shared a physique update where he is looking massive with a tapered waist at 295 pounds.
Walker took to Instagram to share a recent physique update and his bodyweight at the time of the picture. After the 2021 Olympia, Walker made it clear that he knows the improvements that he wanted to make in the offseason and is working to hit them all.
“295 morning weight. Nothing crazy here……… YET.”
Nick Walker burst onto the scene winning the New York Pro last year. This earned him a qualification to the Olympia but he decided to take on the Arnold Classic as well. With the show moved to September because of the pandemic, Walker had time to prepare and took home the title in his first appearance. Two weeks later, he took on the Olympia and finished fifth.
While most competitors would be happy with a top-five finish at the biggest show of the year as a rookie, Walker considered this a loss and worked to improve. He did not appear at the Arnold Classic last week and has put all of his focus on the Olympia in December.
Nick Walker has started to train with Dom Supersliced. He made a recent switch from Matt Jansen, who was his coach during his successful rookie season. Having the right coach is something that can take an athlete or team to the next level. Bodybuilding is no exception. It is important for these competitors to be on a strict schedule and put themselves through the right routines to prepare.
Walker and his new coach recently trained chest and gave fans an insight on what workouts will be like. It is clear that Walker is interested in becoming one of the best in the world and showing it during the Olympia. There is still time to prepare for the competition at the end of the season. Nick Walker will make sure to put on a championship performance.
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The Anabolic Doc Explains ‘Injection For An Erection’
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Dr. Thomas O’Connor, aka The Anabolic Doc, discusses the concept of ‘ejection for an erection’ and the complexity of erectile dysfunction for bodybuilders.
One of the most common steroid stereotypes is that, over time, erections become harder to obtain without continued steroid usage. Combine this with the popular stereotype that all bodybuilders are “roid rage” steroid users – and you have a mainstream audience that believes bodybuilders have a higher chance of sex issues. While this assumption is likely blown out of proportion – it’s true that long term steroid users can have issues due to lack of testosterone. One that The Anabolic doc has discussed with us previously. Enter the concept of ‘injection for an erection.’
The phrase ‘injection for an erection’ is a causal insider way of explaining certain prescribed drugs that can be injected into the body for an instant erection. This is different from traditional drugs like Viagra. Quite literally, it provides an almost instant erection regardless of whether or not you are even remotely turned on. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, The Anabolic Doc explains in detail how ‘injection for an erection’ works. He also details how erectile dysfunction is often much more complicated than people realize.
The biggest misconception, The Anabolic Doc explains, is that ‘injection for an erection’ is often used by bodybuilders and steroid users after they come off drugs. This isn’t the case. In fact, its very often not the case for bodybuilders post-steroids. These sorts of injections are usually prescribed and are a last case option for those who struggle with erectile dysfunction. After other more common drugs like Viagra and also therapy have not been able to provide relief.
The Anabolic Doc explains that people often focus on blood flow when it comes to erections during sex. This is where drugs like Viagra come into play. Some individuals may have a disorder that makes it harder for blood flow to properly pump to the penis when aroused. So drugs like Viagra often help with this fact. This can also help for those who may have slight mental blocks when it comes to sex. For example, those who have anxiety before having sex or perhaps put too much pressure on the act – causing erectile dysfunction.
But there is another component to erections and arousal that is less discussed. This is the direct brain signals going to the penis – telling you to be aroused. As we mentioned a moment ago, some may mentally block themselves from arousal due to anxiety or stress. But if you take it a step further towards clinical depression, or perhaps brain damage, or even nerve damage in the body – this can have big effects on arousal and erections as well.
The Anabolic Doc explains that this is were ‘injection for an erection’ comes into play. This is ultimately not ideal, but is the last resort for those who found no relief via other methods. Some of these injections are even inserted directly into the penis. These drugs, quite literally, provide an instant erection.
So the main point that The Anabolic Doc wants to stress here is that ‘injection for an erection’ is not a widely used tactic by long term steroid users. It’s a misconception to assume that this is purely a bodybuilder technique. It’s phrase and the shocking nature of the drug seem to turn heads – and help the concept go more viral online in certain circles. However, it is a very real and often troubling path that some individuals have to take. Those who are suffering after years of struggling.
You can watch Dr. Thomas O’Connor, aka The Anabolic Doc, explain ‘injection for an erection’ in complete detail by watching our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above.
Jussie Smollett Sentenced To 150 Days In Prison After Having Osundairo Brothers Stage An Attack
Jussie Smollett will spend time in prison for putting together this plan.
Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 in prison for putting together a fake hate-crime attack on himself in Chicago back in January 2019. This closes the book on a long investigation and storyline surrounding the actor. Smollett was convicted of lying to police after having the Osundairo brothers attack him on the night of the incident.
Smollett will also have to pay over $120,000 in restitution to Chicago and was fined $25,000. He will receive 30 months of felony probation. Smollett will begin his sentence immediately after the judge made his decision on Thursday.
Judge James Linn decided to sentence Smollett based on the “extreme premeditation” of the event.
“You turned your life upside down. You destroyed your life as you know it. There is nothing I can do to you today that will come close to the damage you’ve done to your own life.”
In December, Abimbola Osundairo testified that Jussie Smollett organized this fake attack. He said that he paid him and his brother for their part. Also, that it could help the aspiring actor’s career. Osundairo and his brother, Olabinjo, are fitness trainers that have had a relationship with Smollett. Both brothers received $3,500 each for their work.
Before sentencing, Linn received a motion from the defense to overturn the jury’s decision on legal grounds. This was denied as Linn believed that Smollett received a fair trial. He believed the crime committed by Smollett was one to bring more fame and attention to his name. Linn said it was a move that “craved attention.”
After being found guilty, Jussie Smollett’s attorney Nenye Uche preached his innocence and said that there will be an appeal of the conviction.
“Unfortunately we were facing an uphill battle where Jussie was already tried and convicted in the media and then we had to somehow get the jury to forget or unsee all the news stories that they had been hearing that were negative for the last three years.”
On the other hand, the attorney for the Osundairo brothers claimed that her clients “could not be more thrilled and pleased with the results.”
Jussie Smollett has been sentenced but this is a storyline that might have some more headlines added moving forward. We will keep an eye on if there is any further course of action by Smollett and his attorney.
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Martyn Ford vs. Iranian Hulk Boxing Match Moved To April 30
Martyn Ford confirmed that the fight will be postponed to the final day of April.
Fans have been waiting a long time to see Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk step into the boxing ring together. They will have to wait a few weeks longer. The fight between the two behemoths has been moved from April 2 to April 30. It will still take place at the O2 Arena in London.
Ford took to Instagram to make the announcement on Thursday afternoon. Box Star UK, which is the promoter of the event, also released a statement explaining that the fight will be postponed to give the fighters more time to prepare. This is because of injuries to some of the fighters on the card.
““There has been a date change, 30th of April. Same venue, same opponent, same result. Just give me more time to prepare to become faster, stronger, sharper, more powerful.”
“I can only apologise for any issues, please feel free to contact Boxstar if there is anything that’s causing issues and they assure me they will do all they can to help make this a smooth transition. On the bright side we have some huge announcements to make, and this extra few weeks gives extra time to make this a night to remember. The roof blowing off the o2 was not ideal, and a few behind the scenes issues to boot HOWEVER.. we move on, adapt and deliver .. see you there !!!! Head over to @boxstaruknow for tickets,” Ford’s caption read.
Martyn Ford explained how Iranian Hulk was given the option to back out of the fight but he is not interested in doing so. This is not a surprise given the anticipated nature of this fight. Also, Sajad Gharibi has been putting in some serious work, in many different ways, to prepare for the event.
The bout being postponed will just add some more drama to the actual night. Both fighters have been wanting to get in the ring together and now, they will have an extra four weeks to prepare. This is something they have both been doing. Ford has taken the time to train with athletes such as Rico Verhoeven.
One thing we do know is that the fight is still on. Those who are looking forward to the action will just have to mark down a new date on their calendar.
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