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YouTuber Derek Discusses Bodybuilding Dangers On ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’
Derek joined Joe Rogan to discuss different dangers of bodybuilding as you age.
Joe Rogan has built up one of the top podcasts in the world today. When he has a guest on, the topics can cover a wide range. In a recent episode, Rogan was joined by Derek, who is a popular media figure himself.
Derek created a YouTube Chanel discussing different fitness and diets called More Plates More Dates. He joined Rogan to discuss some of the risks and dangers in bodybuilding as an athlete begins to get older. This began with Derek speaking on the physical stress that the body is under when athletes perform at this level.
“With bodybuilders, it’s wild too, because it’s almost like the opposite extreme where you, you actually are aware that you’re killing yourself very quickly while you’re doing it. yeah. like you still want to walk around at like 260 plus even though you know how stressful it is on all your organ systems your heart.”
The work that bodybuilders have to put in has only grown over the years. Athletes are being judged on the size of their physique along with overall conditioning. This requires athletes to put themselves through strenuous workouts and preparation leading up to an event.
Joe Rogan continued the conversation by bringing up the amount of surgeries that Ronnie Coleman had throughout his career. This can be caused as the body goes through plenty of impact during lifts such as bench press and squat.
Yeah that’s the brutal thing too, when you get to that size is, progressive overload. You get to a point where you’re forced to a point where you use weights that are so exorbitant to overload because you’re way too strong that’s impossible not to literally fuckin dismantle your entire infrastructure while you’re supporting those loads.”
“Your squatting 100s and 100s of pounds, benching 100s and 100s, this and this, and your bones can’t just adapt and be totally fine.”
Bodybuilders have built themselves up on stage based on appearance. The overall goal is to build a better physique than the other guy. This becomes more difficult as an athlete gets older and that might force them to put themselves through more.
Rich Piana was used as an example. Derek and Joe Rogan spoke on how bodybuilding impacted the 40-year-old. Piana passed away from cardiac arrest in 2017.
“The guys who try to retain their size trying to fo 40+ almost always end up kicking the can real quick. He tried competing to become a pro. And he just doesn’t have the genetics from a structural aspect. So Even though he’s a massive fuckin dude, on stage he doesn’t you know have the proportions the symmetry, etc to make it far. But he just loved, loved the lifestyle so much. And his brand was built around it.”
This is a topic that has come up recently after an unfortunate string of deaths has impacted the sport. Derek went into detail with Joe Rogan and broke down some of the dangers.
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Lukas Osladil Shares The Most Influential Bodybuilders That Modeled His Physique
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The most influential bodybuilders that helped shape Lukas Osladil’s physique.
Lukas Osladil is a bodybuilder with an incredible physique that has been competing as a pro since 2011. Beyond being pro, he’s been focusing on bodybuilding since he was 10 years old. Now Osladil is primed to be a true threat in the coming years of the sport. While there is a lot for Osladil to look forward towards – he is also looking back at the athletes who helped shape his physique. In our latest GI Exclusive, Lukas Osladil details the most influential bodybuilders that inspired his bodybuilding career.
Lukas Osladil might not be a household name yet – but his physique is starting to get noticed by many fans as he slowly rises through the ranks of pro bodybuilding. As we continue to move through a transitional passing of the guard between generations – Osladil is a name that stands out and will likely continue to place high in more and more competitions within the coming years.
That’s why during our latest video conversation, we wanted to dig deeper into his influences that shaped Osladil into the kind of bodybuilder we see on stage today. Less a list of the best bodybuilders of all time – and more a list of the specific pro bodybuilders that influenced the kind of physique Osladil wanted to create on his own body.
While not extremely surprising, first and foremost Lukas Osladil was most inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger. In fact, he is still continually inspired by Schwarzenegger to this day. Perhaps no longer for his physique – but for the kind of brand and career he made for himself using bodybuilding. But Schwarzenegger will be the only name from the Golden Era on Osladil’s list.
In fact, Osladil goes on to say that the 90s was the best era of pro bodybuilding. Typically known by many fans today as the second Golden Era, Osladil mentions Flex Wheeler, Shawn Ray, and Kevin Levrone as big influences on his journey through bodybuilding. He details how he would read through bodybuilding magazines every single day to absorb as much information and motivation as possible.
These influences would prove paramount to Lukas Osladil turning pro. He had no trainer to work with for the entirety of his amateur career. Osladil mentions he always wanted a coach to confer with – but if he waited to find a suitable trainer, he would have never gotten started. So he took matters into his own hands, using magazines and pure passion, and sculpted his own physique using his own methods. It wasn’t until after going pro that he finally landed a coach to help him further improve.
It would seem that Lukas Osladil’s inspirations were so influential that it gave him the courage to jump into bodybuilding despite conditions not being perfect. This is a good lesson for aspiring bodybuilders. If you wait for the perfect moment to start – you might not ever really get going and miss your opportunity. Take matters into your own hands, use trial and error alongside research to forge your own path.
You can watch Lukas Osladil talk in more detail about his bodybuilding influences in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Big Ramy Guest Poses At Shreru Classic
Big Ramy made a recent appearance on stage as a guest poser during the Sheru Classic.
It has been a busy offseason for Big Ramy since repeating as champion during the 2021 Olympia. He received a huge welcome back when he returned home to Egypt after retaining his title and immediately began training for the 2022 show. Big Ramy recently made his second guest posing appearance since the Olympia during the Sheru Classic.
Big Ramy was scheduled to make an appearance on day three of the Sheru Classic in India. He closed out the weekend on stage after an event full of other big names as well. This was his second time on stage since the Olympia with the first coming during the KO Egypt Pro.
The Sheru Classic took place from Dec. 3-5 in Mumbai. Sheru Aangrish is an influential name in the sport of bodybuilding hailing from India. The former bodybuilder took to his official Instagram to share a video of Big Ramy during the event.
“?DAY 3??IHFF SHERU CLASSIC AMATEUR OLYMPIA .India ,we will be back again . Till than stay fit ,strong and healthy and follow all safety measures as much as you can ??.#sheruclassic #ihff #india #stayfit#borntodo #olympia2021 #2021#mrolympia“
When Big Ramy appears on stage, it is a big event but he was not the only notable at the Sheru Classic. Akim Williams was the guest poser on day one and returned for the second day as well. On Day two, Williams joined Sergio Oliva and Bhuwan Chauhan. Day three was the biggest one headlined by Big Ramy, with Williams and Oliva returning once again.
As usual, Big Ramy showed off his incredible size and conditioning during this guest posing appearance. His level of conditioning was brought into question after this year’s Olympia as many thought that Hadi Choopan entered the competition in the best shape. Choopa took home the bronze while Brandon Curry was the runner-up for the second consecutive year. Early in the offseason, it seems as though Big Ramy does not want this question asked next year.
It came out that preparation for the 2021 show did not begin until three months before. That changed drastically this time around as Big Ramy began training just weeks after winning on stage.
We are officially in December which means the 2022 Olympia will take place in one year. This gives Big Ramy plenty of time to keep up the level of his championship-winning physique. By the looks of his two guest posing appearances, Big Ramy looks primed and ready to make a run at a three-peat.
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Amateur Bodybuilder Testifies Jussie Smollett Wanted Him To “Fake Beat Him Up”
Bodybuilder Abimbola Osundairo testified Wednesday that Jussie Smollett arranged for fake attack.
Abimbola Osundairo is one of two bodybuilding brothers who were involved in the felony fraud case surrounding the fake attack on Jussie Smollett. On Wednesday, Osundairo testified that the “Empire” actor called to them to beat him up.
Osundairo, who is an aspiring actor himself, was told by Smollett that he could further his career.
“I believed he could help further my acting career,” Osundairo testified. “He told me that we would need another person to fake beat him up. He mentioned could my brother do it. I said yes.”
“I was confused,” Osundairo continued to testify. “Then he explained he wanted me to fake beat him up.”
Osundairo and his brother, Olabinjo, are fitness trainers that have known Jussie Smollett for several years. He claimed that the actor planned to have the brothers attack him and paid each $3,500, which was made out to seem like it was for training and nutritional services.
Despite the money, Osundairo admitted that he would have done the job for free, referencing the relationship that the two have had over the years. When asked about the ringleader for the incident, Osundairo admitted that Smollett was the brains behind the encounter.
“”We went over the details of what he wanted us to say and do.”
“He wants me to attack him, but he wanted me to pull the punch so I don’t hurt him, give him a bruise.” The final part of the plan would be to “pour bleach on him and then he would run away.”
Osundairo then said that Jussie Smollett wanted the footage of the attack for media. Prior to the fake attack, the two talked via Instagram message to remain updated. Smollett was on a delayed flight to Chicago and this forced the alleged attack to be pushed back.
Once it happened, the Osundairo brothers left for Nigeria, when Smollett kept contacting and checking on their status.
Court adjourned at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night but Osundairo was still on the stand. He was not crossed-examined that night.
Olabinjo Osundairo testified on Thursday morning and his story echoed that of his brother. Olabinjo confirmed that Smollett wanted to have bleach poured over him and a noose put around his neck. The actor gave the bodybuilding brothers $100 in order to pick up supplies for the attack.
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Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley Rematch Confirmed, Tommy Fury Out With Injury
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will fight once again after Tommy Fury pulls out with an injury.
A rematch between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley is all set and not in the way many might have imagined. Tommy Fury has backed out of his upcoming fight that was scheduled against Paul and Woodley will not step in.
The bout between Paul and Fury was all set for Dec. 18 in Tampa. Apparently Fury, who is the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, had to pull out due to an injury. It was confirmed by both Paul and Woodley that there will be a rematch instead.
“When my team woke me up on Friday to tell me Tommy Fumbles was pulling out, I told them I’ll fight anyone on December 18th. Troy, Trey, Trevor, Travis,… I don’t give a fuck who it is,” Paul wrote on Instagram.
Jake Paul continued to explain that Tyron Woodley would get an extra $500,000 if he is able to win by knockout. Paul is confident in his ability and believes that this fight will be easier than the first.
“First time I outboxed him. This time I’m gonna punish him and leave no doubt. #PaulWoodley @showtimeboxing@mostvaluablepromotions“
In their first meeting, Paul defeated Woodley by split decision. He is looking for redemption in what will not be a much-anticipated night of boxing.
“The hand off he fumbled, but i scooped it back up! It pay$ to #STAYREADY #PaulWoodley II“Leave No Doubt”
Saturday December 18th live on pay-per-view
@mostvaluablepromotions@showtimeboxing@jakepaul“
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Ryan Terry: There Should Be A Weight Limit On The Men’s Physique Division
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Ryan Terry muses that a weight limit on Men’s Physique would help prevent physiques from growing bigger each year.
In a previous interview segment, Ryan Terry lamented the way Men’s Physique has changed over the past decade. Specifically, he believes that the physiques have gotten larger with each year – and it’s starting to look less like the original goal of the division. With the relatively recent introduction of Classic Physique, Terry believes the divide between Men’s Physique and Classic Physique is shrinking. His solution? Add a weight limit system to Men’s Physique similar to Classic. Ryan Terry discusses why he believes a weight cap on Men’s Physique would benefit the future of the division in our latest GI Exclusive interview.
Early into our conversation, Ryan Terry admits he may be a bit biased on his opinions of the direction Men’s Physique is moving towards. Terry sees himself as a smaller sized athlete in his division – and he believes that Men’s Physique as a whole has gotten too large. But in trying to be as objective as possible, Terry worries that Men’s Physique is growing too large in comparison to where the division started.
Classic Physique is a relatively new division that was introduced in late 2016. It was an answer to many fans worrying that Men’s Open has gotten too large compared to the Golden Era of the sport. This new division imposes weight limits based on height to ensure the physiques cannot grow too large. This kind of strategy is attractive to Ryan Terry. He believes that if Men’s Physique adapted to this ruleset (but on a smaller size scale), it would help prevent the division from losing sight of it’s original vision.
It’s almost inevitable that every division’s physiques grows in size over time. As each athlete tries to one up each other, they push the boundaries of size while trying to still match the aesthetic of the division. Over time, the slow change shifts the bar of expectation for judges and fans. Suddenly, a decade later, the physiques of a division look completely different.
This happened to Men’s Open – which is why slowly over time new divisions such as Men’s 212 and Classic Physique entered the sport. But now with so many divisions, Ryan Terry worries that Men’s Physique will start to look too close to Classic Physique. In his opinion, changing the Men’s Physique rules to include a weight limit based on height will fix this problem.
Of course, there are already other factors in place to differentiate Men’s Physique from other divisions. The board shorts change the overall areas that judges look at for scoring. Also the posing rounds are different. A big part of Men’s Physique posing is a “natural standing” pose – as opposed to the more showy mandatory poses found in Classic Physique and above. While seemingly small these are vital differences.
Does Men’s Physique need a change? Is the division growing too large in terms of physique size? Watch Ryan Terry’s full comments in our latest GI Exclusive segment above and then decide for yourself!
Conor McGregor Looks Shredded At 190 Pounds In Recent Photo
Conor McGregor has put on size while recovering from an injury.
When you think of UFC, the first name that comes to mind is Conor McGregor. The Notorious became the first fighter to hold championships in two different divisions at once. This came after a victory over Eddie Alvarez back in September of 2016. Five years later, some have forgotten the accomplishments and wrote off McGregor.
In July, McGregor suffered a broken leg in the trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. Since then, the former champion has been hitting the gym hard and has put on some serious muscle. McGregor is active on social media showing different workouts and physique updates. In a recent one, he is looking shredded at 190 pounds.
This is the heaviest that Conor McGregor has been in the offseason. He is used to cutting down to 145 pounds. In 2016, he made a jump from 155 pounds to 170. This is significantly lighter than his current weight. McGregor has been performing some big muscle-building exercises and following a FAST program. This is a training regimen developed by exercise physiologist Dr. Julian Dalby.
FAST is a program that is broken down in different ways. The three major categories are endurance, functional speed, and power and speed. Along with this training program, McGregor has continued to put on plenty of muscle.
This is in an attempt to make a return to the ring. The 33-year-old fighter has not announced a return but his recent training makes it seem like he is going to make a return to avenge his last loss. Fans of the UFC have written off McGregor a bit after his most recent loss and injury. Why? There are some reasons that have been floating around but overall drive could be one of them.
Conor McGregor is not just a UFC fighter. He is an international superstar and an incredibly successful businessman. He recently sold his shared of Proper Twelve Whiskey in a deal that could be worth up to $600 million. McGregor will continue to be the spokesman and face of the company. He also recently opened The Black Forge Inn in Dublin. Income is certainly not an issue for McGregor and this could be a reason fans believe he lost his edge.
When looking at his overall work in the gym recently, this does not seem factual. McGregor has been hard at work to build a physique and overall endurance level that is back to where he was prior to the injury.
With that being said, McGregor continues to be one of the biggest names in UFC and seems as determined as ever. When he makes is return to the ring, there will be a new chip on his shoulder to prove his doubters wrong. For all of those critics who believe he lost a step, there will be plenty to watch soon enough.
2021 Toronto Pro Supershow Results
Here are the results from the Toronto Pro Supershow!
The 2021 Toronto Pro Supershow took place over the weekend with victors earning qualification to the 2022 Olympia. Competitors from 10 divisions gathered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to put on an exciting show.
The Men’s Open division was the highlight of the show. Quinton Eriya entered the show as one of the competitors to watch. He is one of two returning competitors from this show back in 2019. The 2020 competition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but fans were excited to have Canada’s biggest show back once again.
Joseph Seeman is the other returning competitor. He finished fourth at the competition and was looking to make another impact. Seeman has been making improvements over the last two years and has a physique that can compete in certain shows. Joel Thomas and Victor Rea Cano also entered as dark-horse competitors to win the division.
There were a total of 10 divisions that show winners gain qualification to the Olympia. The full results have been announced from the event. Checkout the full results from the show including the official score cards!
2021 Toronto Pro Supershow: All Division Results
Men’s Open: Joel Thomas
Classic Physique: Anthony Casado
Men’s 212: Douglas Connor
Men’s Physique: Davide Mazzolari
Women’s Bodybuilding: MayLa Ash
Women’s Physique: Ivie Rhein
Figure: Angelita Lopez
Fitness: Andrea Glass
Bikini: Danielle Phelps
Wellness: Kassandra Gillis
2021 Toronto Pro Supershow Breakdown
Men’s Open
First Place – Joel Thomas
Second Place – Quinton Eriya
Third Place – Joe Seeman
Fourth Place – Eiren Gauley
Fifth Place – Stan de Longeaux
Sixth Place – Carlos Longoria
Classic Physique
First Place – Anthony Casado
Second Place – Roman Ramassamy
Third Place – Romane Haye
Fourth Place – Blake Course
Fifth Place – Duqann Hinton
Sixth Place – Soo Min Yoon
Men’s 212
First Place – Douglas Connor
Second Place – Adolph Quoida
Third Place – David Henry
Fourth Place – Stephanie Didoshock
Fifth Place – Murat Gonul
Sixth Place – Luis Santa
Men’s Physique
First Place – Davide Mazzolari
Second Place – Sharif Reid
Third Place – Ikenna Amaliri
Fourth Place – Evan Kanu
Fifth Place – Charles Paquette
Sixth Place – Zheyu Zhang
Women’s Bodybuilding
First Place – MayLa Ash
Second Place – Lisa Kudrey
Third Place – Michelle Jin
Fourth Place – Tananarive Huie
Women’s Physique
First Place – Ivie Rhein
Second Place – Alexis Sullivan
Third Place – Lisa McLean
Fourth Place – Maria Redman
Fifth Place – Eve Gagnon
Sixth Place – Nathalee Thompson
Figure
First Place – Angelita Lopez
Second Place – Maryam Bamdad
Third Place – Katerina Aninao
Fourth Place – Tereza Linhartova
Fifth Place – Her Eun
Sixth Place – Rachel Killan
Fitness
First Place – Andrea Glass
Second Place – Abby Bolton
Third Place – Daniella DaCosta
Fourth Place – Corina Harkelorad
Fifth Place – Terra Plum
Sixth Place – Maria Laura Cerbelli
Bikini
First Place – Danielle Phelps
Second Place – Adair Libbrecht
Third Place – Karen Wall
Fourth Place – Diane Brunet
Fifth Place – Laura Ziv
Sixth Place – Julia Schroeder
Wellness
First Place – Kassandra Gillis
Second Place – Celeste Morales
Third Place – Emily Azzarello
Fourth Place – Alexis Rosalia
Fifth Place – Brooke Donnelly
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the 2021 Toronto Pro Supershow. 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!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
2021 Battle Of Texas Results
Jennifer Ronzitti wins Bikini at the 2021 Battle Of Texas!
This weekend, Saturday December 4th 2021, held the Battle Of Texas Supershow bodybuilding competition at the Irving Convention Center. The pro show solely featured an epic battle in the Bikini division. The results have finally been announced – and pro competitor Jennifer Ronzitti won first place a the 2021 Battle Of Texas.
The 2021 pro bodybuilding season “officially” ended on October 8th with the Mr. Olympia 2021, with all following pro shows providing qualification and points towards the following Olympia in 2022. The Battle of Texas falls under this category during what is usually a sleepy month for the sport of bodybuilding. 17 Bikini competitors fought for top placings in Texas – but only one winner was able to stand tall in the end.
While Jennifer Ronzitti earned first place – other highlights include Alessia Facchin landing in second place and Mahsa Akbarimehr following in third place. Landing in the top three spots at a pro competition is not only important for possible points towards Olympia qualification – it also provides a highlight for athletes within the bodybuilding community.
Could these relative unknown competitors one day become household names vying for ultimate champion status at an event like the New York Pro, Arnold Classic, or even Olympia? Perhaps we will see this coming year in 2022.
The official results and score cards have been released. Check out the entire results breakdown of the 2021 Battle Of Texas Supershow below.
2021 Battle Of Texas Breakdown
Bikini
First Place – Jennifer Ronzitti
Second Place – Alessia Facchin
Third Place – Mahsa Akbarimehr
Fourth Place – Marisa Woo
Fifth Place – Lawna Dunbar
Sixth Place – Rachel Linares
Seventh Place – Mary Ann Parks
Eighth Place – Aimee Leann Velasquez
Ninth Place – Lucia Malavaze
Tenth Place – Samantha Houle
Official 2021 Battle Of Texas Scorecard
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the 2021 Battle Of Texas. 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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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Hulk Hogan References Big Weight Loss In Recent Photo
Hulk Hogan has dropped some weight due to health issues but still has massive arms.
When thinking of the history of the WWE, there are three names that come to mind — The Rock, Stone Cold, and of course, Hulk Hogan.
Terry Bollea, who became known as the great Hulk Hogan, was without a doubt the most popular wrestler of his generation. Hogan would parade around the ring using his skills on the microphone and incredible physique to dominate opponents and stay at the top. Hogan’s strength was unmatched and this was put on display during Wrestlemania III when he body slammed Andre The Giant.
Now, the 68-year-old Hogan has lost a significant amount of weight after putting together a strenuous training program. Despite the weight loss, Hogan still has some impressive arms.
“Back to my 9th grade weight 275lbs brother HH”
It is not surprising that a professional wrestler would run into some injuries. During his career, Hulk Hogan undergone upwards of 25 surgeries over the last decade. This is a number that was revealed by fellow wrestler Ric Flair, who knows Hogan well during their time as colleagues.
Flair made recent comments on his podcast, Ric Flair Wooooo Nation Uncensored. He spoke on some health issues that have been surrounding Hogan.
“He’s having some really bad health issues, but he keeps up with me. We support each other, good and bad. When I was in the hospital, he flew up that day like everybody else that came up to see me…Hulk was gracious, Jimmy Hart was great. I don’t remember seeing them because I was in a coma but they made the effort to go. Those are the kind of things that mean a lot,” flair said.
While this picture was posted after Flair’s comments, Hulk Hogan has not commented on the alleged issues. It is unknown if he plans to or if he will just let it be. One thing we do know is that Hogan is still a massive human being and at this point, it seems like that is never going to change.
Hogan has one of the most famous physiques in professional wrestling history. He was not shy about showing off his 24-inch pythons either as it became one of his tactics to get the crowd pumped up. This is not an easy physique to duplicate but Chris Hemsworth is doing his best. Hemsworth is preparing to portray Hogan in an unnamed biopic.
If Hulk Hogan is dealing with health issues then we all wish him well. If this recent photo is any indication, the legendary wrestler looks strong and in shape. The training regiment might be intense but it seems to be working.
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