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Ric Flair Reveals Diet, Training & Supplements to Stay Jacked at 74-Yo
Ric Flair has been a mainstay of professional wrestling for decades and has a legacy spanning generations. Although he no longer competes regularly, his impact is palpable to this day. In a recent Men’s Health video, Flair revealed the diet, training, and supplements he takes to stay jacked in his 70s.
Ric Flair is widely considered to be one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Having started his pro career in 1972, Flair enjoyed a highly decorated tenure of over 50 years. He made his debut under the AWA (American Wrestling Association), where he got to compete with fellow legends like Dusty Rhodes, Andre the Giant, and Chris Taylor. He won his first championship in a tag team match after joining Jim Crockett Promotions in the National Wrestling Alliance in 1974.
In 1981, Flair’s celebrity status skyrocketed largely due to his brash persona and heel character. He attacked many of the promotion’s fan favorites with his infamous team called The Four Horsemen. He spent about a decade performing at shows in All Japan Pro Wrestling during his stint in the organization as well.
Flair made his way to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1991. He secured the WWF Championship by coming out on top of the 1992 Royal Rumble. After two years under the banner, Flair made a comeback to the WCW. He later claimed the World Heavyweight and International World Heavyweight Championships.
Following his return to the WWF/WWE in 2001, Flair delivered some action-packed performances against the likes of The Undertaker, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Eddie Guerrero, Triple H, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. He experienced a late-career resurgence in 2012 and has since performed sporadically in the wrestling ring with his final outing happening in July 2022.
In June 2017, Ric Flair made headlines for a horrific hand injury as a result of a brawl with a Dub-Nation member following the Cleveland Cavs’ loss in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Flair picked up a string of injuries from his days of performing in the ring. He needed to undergo surgery after getting admitted to the intensive care unit in Aug. 2017. Given his contributions to the sport, messages of support poured in from members of the community.
‘The Nature Boy’ got rushed to the hospital after a major health scare in May 2019. His son-in-law later revealed the situation wasn’t as concerning as it had first been reported. Flair issued an optimistic statement to his fans a week later.
Ric Flair reveals his diet & supplements to stay jacked at 74-yo
In a recent YouTube video, Ric Flair revealed the diet and supplements he utilizes to stay jacked at the age of 74.
He started off by showing the items in his fridge and then laid out his daily food intake.
“Lean beef, chicken, a lot of fresh fruit, salads, prepared salads, all very healthy. I do drink a lot of water.
“Mushroom food is the hottest thing in the world.”
Breakfast: Egg whites, turkey bacon, two cups of coffee
Lunch: Chicken, sometimes Ramen , double order of chicken lentil bean soup with some chicken in it or a pre-wrapped chicken.
Dinner: About as healthy as he can possible be whether it be shrimp, beef, chicken, all pretty generic.
Favorite meat: Salmon
He laid out how his eating habits have changed over the years and how he stays on track while traveling.
“When I was wrestling everyday I could eat anything I wanted because I was wrestling up to an hour every night,” said Flair. “I used to live by the rule for every pound of body weight you want to have a gram of protein. That’s hard to do. You’d have to eat 20 chicken breasts, two dozen raw eggs a day in the blender. I ate a lot more carbs than I do now. I don’t eat much bread unless it’s wheat bread. I love pasta but I eat very little pasta and the result of my surgeries I gotta go watch what I eat spicy food will kill me.”
“It’s hard [traveling] especially with airline food but most hotels are there will have chicken stuff like that. A lot of sauce on my food to this point it can be generically healthy but I have to have a sauce on it. My go to sauce is barbecue. My go to comfort food is marinara sauce, tons of meatballs, and angel hair pasta.”
“[I hate] pastry. I don’t eat desserts, never have.”
Ric Flair shared the supplements he takes along with testosterone, presumably TRT (testosterone replacement therapy).
“Vitamin B12, I take tri aminos, and 1 cc of test a week. 400 is normal for a guy my age I keep it at a thousand.”
Flair shares his training regimen
Ric Flair gave fans a look into his training protocol and health goals.
“I train three to four days a week and if I’m training hard I do 500 free squats, try to do 200 push-ups, sets of 100 crunches, and the airdyne bike which I think is one of the most difficult pieces of cardio equipment, 5,000 meters in 10 minutes.
“Just stay in the best shape I can possibly be and to stay motivated. My goal right now is I want to do 10,000 meters on [the airdyne bike] and I want to bench press 225 by Feb. 25th, 24. I want to make sure that as each year goes by that I can do what I did when I was 23.”
“My last match live I got in kind of shape, in better shape than I’ve ever been in my life 500 free squats, running, pushing the sled, pulling, working on strengthening my neck, insane cardio stuff.”
“For me it was a religion. If I didn’t workout I didn’t feel good. I did 500 free squats everyday, 250 push-ups every day. I would do sets between everything I did when I was doing benches, inclines, pulldowns.
“I don’t lift heavy weights anymore because I grow out of my clothes and I’m taking supplements that people might take normally. If I lift weights heavy I grow. I try to keep my weight at 220 or under.
“I hate running. I’d rather beat my brains out for 20 minutes than play around for 30.”
“As you get older, you have to get your second win no matter how much you warm up until you get your second wind you got to see your way through it.”
Ric Flair left the fans stunned with a workout update showing off his impressive physique in June 2022. He crushed an intense training session in preparation for his planned final outing in the ring.
Flair opened up on his experience of surviving a deadly plane crash two months ago. The accident resulted in his back being broken in three places and the death of a passenger onboard. Despite being told he’d never wrestle again, he persevered and continued to follow his passion.
His latest offering provides insight into how a wrestling legend keeps fit in his later years and will certainly inspire fans to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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You can watch the full video below.
Published: 17 June, 2023 | 4:33 PM EDT
Tristyn Lee Teases Bodybuilding Venture in 2024, Says He’s a Lifetime Natural Athlete
Fitness celebrity Tristyn Lee is eying a bodybuilding stage next year. In a recent Straight Outta the Lair Podcast with Flex Lewis, Lee teased a show in 2024, defended his status as a lifetime natural athlete, and underlined the benefits of his carnivore diet.
Lee is a 20-year-old fitness sensation who boasts an incredibly lean physique. His ability to stay shredded with minimal body fat year-round has made him one of the most talked about influencers over the past few years.
While building his name with social media platforms, Tristyn’s fame spread like wildfire. In addition to showcasing his statue-esque build, Lee offers fans engaging content, like his 17,000-calorie ‘carnivore Big Mac’ recipe. He also collaborates with other popular names in the community such as Bradley Martyn and Larry Wheels.
Lee maintains that he’s never used performance-enhancing drugs. As with any ‘natty or not’ topic, fans continue to debate whether he’s ever used steroids. However, Tristyn worries that even discussing the topic publicly could cause harm to his younger audiences.
Tristyn Lee Talks Competing in Bodybuilding, Mental Clarity from Carnivore Diet & Being Natural
Looking ahead, Tristyn Lee hopes to step on a bodybuilding stage in 2024.
“I want to just experiment on myself and see how far I can take things. In the coming year, I want to step on a stage, hopefully early next year. Depending or not on my coach Jared allows me to. Yes. This is the first time I’ve even talked about this.”
“We’ll see how it goes. This next year, I’m going into a massing phase with Jared. That’s definitely something that I need to check off my bucket list and just see how far I can push my body in that sense. It’s cool to have a date in mind.”
Lee says ‘commentary culture’ has taken over social media which influences young children to take measures they shouldn’t.
“On social media, there’s this commentary culture I like to call it where everybody is talking about another person. And there’s benefits to this obviously, you’re spreading the news, and you’re creating this dialogue that may be necessary to bring up certain topics. But there’s also this hyper-focus on what everyone else is doing and it propels young kids to do things that they shouldn’t be doing.
I’ve seen 15, 16, 17-year-old kids going into stuff that they shouldn’t even be going into just because they’re seeing it so frequently on social media and it’s like, ‘Oh well, everybody is doing it so I might as well.’ It’s just crazy to me that you haven’t even gone through any level of experience for yourself before jumping into something you don’t know anything about,” said Tristyn Lee.
You’re talking about PEDs I’m guessing right?” said Flex Lewis.
“Yeah,” replied Lee.
Before moving on, Flex Lewis outright asked Lee if he has ever used steroids.
“As you are a lifetime natural right? And that’s something you’re very proud of,” said Lewis.
“Right,” said Lee.
“I want to point out to the viewers. As you are truly an anomaly right now in a sport where if someone joins a gym for a week they’re already looking at doing PEDs. You don’t want to talk about this because there’s somewhat of a backlash that you feel will come from this. But what I said to you is I think it’s a very important conversation to have,” shared Lewis. “You’re still on that natural path of growth and what you’ve achieved is tremendous.”
Lee credits genetics and personal experiences to his physique.
“I haven’t put any of this stuff on social media the reason being this: my first and primary belief is that you will never look like anyone else. It doesn’t matter what you take, it doesn’t matter how you train. The science doesn’t matter with any of that, you have your own individual genetics. You will look how you look.”
“Even if it’s for better or for worse, you have to go through your own personal experiences, you have to put the work in, you have to train hard, you have to find out what your true potential is regardless of the route or the path that you go down.”
“It’s not about what the other person is doing, it’s about what you can do,” added Lee.
According to Tristyn, the mental clarity he’s received from his carnivore diet has been substantial.
“I started looking a little stringy and flat. As I started working with a coach, I’ve reimplemented some carbs and I feel great. The mental clarity on carnivore is like literally nothing I’ve ever experienced. I’m dialed 24/7. Whether or not that’s for better or for worse, a lot of people say, ‘Oh you’re in a survival state.’ Well, I’m thinking I’m surviving pretty well then. I feel pretty good.”
“So it worked for me. A lot of people low-carb diets are good for losing weight because you drop a lot of water weight because a lot of people can’t handle having carbohydrates because they’re so addictive but that’s not for everyone.”
The last time fans heard from Lee he revealed a go-to five-minute back workout. During the training session, Lee decided to perform his heaviest movement first. Given the detail of his back, Tristyn’s methods have a proven track record.
Tristyn Lee aspires to be more than a fitness influencer, but a mentor and an inspiration for emerging young athletes who seek his advice and follow in his footsteps.
You can watch the full video from the Straight Outta the Lair podcast below:
Published: 17 June, 2023 | 12:04 PM EDT
Jay Cutler Shares His ‘Ultimate Fasted Cardio’ Routine for ‘Fit for 50’ Challenge
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler has not lost his passion for working out despite moving on from professional competition years ago. Ahead of his 50th birthday, he’s taking on a challenge to level up his fitness. In a recent video posted on YouTube, Cutler shares the ‘ultimate cardio’ routine he’s following to get ready for the ‘Fit for 50’ challenge.
Jay Cutler first rose to prominence for his impressive physique as an IFBB Pro League Men’s Open competitor in the early 2000s. He displayed a stellar combination of freakish muscle mass, size, and detail. He went up against a plethora of top talent during his days of competing on stage, including fellow legend Ronnie Coleman, with whom he developed a fierce rivalry.
After falling short of the eight-time Mr. Olympia champion in four events, Cutler finally managed to dethrone Coleman and win his maiden Sandow trophy in 2006. He dropped the title to Dexter Jackson in 2008 after a successful title defense and reclaimed it the next year. He hung up his posing trunks with four Mr. Olympia and three Arnold Classic titles under his belt.
In Oct. 2022, Cutler declared his ambitions to transform his body as part of the ‘Fit for 50’ challenge for his 50th birthday. He gave fans a look into his preparations for the challenge with a monstrous physique update where he weighed in at 239.5 pounds earlier this year.
Cutler often educates his fanbase on a range of topics related to bodybuilding and fitness. He provided tips on building a complete chest and laid out three of his top movements for developing boulder shoulders last month. Then, he gave his take on adding size and staying lean by varying workout time. He promoted using morning workouts and fasted cardio to help cut down on stubborn body fat.
Jay Cutler left fans in awe of his huge physique with a massive update weeks ago. He went through a series of poses and identified a need to add muscle in his chest, shoulders, and legs. The 49-year-old offered a sleeve-busting arm workout designed for hypertrophy earlier this month. He utilized eight exercises targeting the biceps and triceps as he worked his way towards weighing 250 pounds in under two months.
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Jay Cutler shares his ‘ultimate cardio’ routine for the ‘Fit for 50’ challenge
In a recent YouTube video, Jay Cutler shared the ‘ultimate cardio’ training plan he’s utilizing to transform his physique for the ‘Fit for 50’ challenge.
He laid out the equipment he likes to use along with the workout duration and timing.
“Fit for 50 challenge is in place. What is the ultimate cardio that I’m following?” said Cutler. “Now, I’m doing a majority of different types of cardio so I do the step mill. I think that’s always my go to to get the heart rate up. I focus on bike, sit down bike mostly, doing the treadmill and the elliptical.
“I have all these things at home although I like to do some at the gym after training. If I’m not doing my fasted cardio first thing in the morning which is 20 minutes a day right now, I do 20 minutes after training.
“That cardio’s going to kick in that metabolism. It’s going to allow me to eat a little more and lean out. Fit for 50 full effect.”
Jay Cutler revealed his top three exercises for training abs earlier this week. He stressed the importance of using a high rep range of 15 to 20 reps and focused on conditioning the muscle group instead of building muscle on it. He followed up by crushing a brutal high-volume leg workout for optimizing the gains.
Cutler’s latest offering provides new ways for fitness fans to level up their cardio game. It will be interesting to see how the workouts help him achieve an enhanced physique by the time he’s 50 in two months.
You can watch the full video below.
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Published: 17 June, 2023 | 10:21 AM EDT
Jonathan Cayco (93KG) Secures Bench Press & Total World Records at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships have been spectacular with multiple records falling and old champions coming back to reclaim their titles. Jonathan Cayco is one of those, as he was the world champion in 2021, but lost the title in 2022. However, he just put up a record-breaking performance to win the 93-kilogram weight class of the 2023 IPF Worlds. In addition, Jonathan also set two new IPF World Records to solidify his greatness.
The first World Record that Jonathan Cayco broke came in the bench press event. This is not surprising since this event is Jonathan’s trademark. He is even nicknamed “Mr. Bench”. So, he ended up locking out 243 kilograms (535.7 pounds) on his third bench press attempt. This was 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds) heavier than the previous IPF World Record. The old record was also in the possession of Cayco, who set it at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch the bench press here:
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Jonathan Cayco also set an IPF World Record in the Total event as he racked up 888 kilograms (1,957.7 pounds) through all three lifts. So, he once again advanced his own World Record by a margin of 4 kilograms (8.8 pounds). Like the squat, Jonathan set the previous World Record at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Jonathan Cayco’s Full Performance
Squat: 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds)
Bench Press: 243 kilograms (535.7 pounds) — U93KG IPF World Record
Deadlift: 345 kilograms (760.6 pounds)
Total: 888 kilograms (1,957.7 pounds) — U93KG IPF World Record
Obviously, having set a new Total World record, Jonathan Cayco also won the 93-kilogram weight class. However, it is still impressive that he won it quite confidently, finishing with a 13-kilogram (28.7-pound) heavier Total than the second place finisher, Gustav Hedlund. Placing third was Emil Krastev, one of the two athletes who placed higher than Cayco in last year’s IPF World Championships.
2023 IPF World Championships — U93KG Men’s Podium
Jonathan Cayco — 888 kilograms (1,957.7 pounds)
Gustav Hedlund — 875 kilograms (1,929 pounds)
Emil Krastev — 872.5 kilograms (1,923.5 pounds)
Watch all of Cayco’s lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Jonathan Cayco Pulls 707-lb (321-kg) Deadlift For a Three Rep PR in Training
Jonathan Cayco’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
672.4
534.6
672.4
1967.6
568.74
Wraps
501.6
352.7
501.6
1427.5
418.67
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
2
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1948.9
563.91
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Weight
203.9
Squat
622.8
661.4
-666.9
661.4
Bench
507.1
526.9
532.4
532.4
Deadlift
705.5
744.1
755.1
755.1
GLP
115.95
3
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1925.7
557.07
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204
Squat
606.3
639.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
490.5
512.6
525.8
525.8
Deadlift
700
738.5
-771.6
738.5
GLP
114.54
1
AMP
2022-04-01
Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
MR-O
1957.7
565.58
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
Division
MR-O
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.6
Squat
622.8
650.4
661.4
661.4
Bench
501.6
519.2
530.2
530.2
Deadlift
722
755.1
766.1
766.1
GLP
116.29
1
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1924.6
557.95
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.1
Squat
600.8
633.8
644.9
644.9
Bench
490.5
513.7
524.7
524.7
Deadlift
700
738.5
755.1
755.1
GLP
114.73
1
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1941.2
563.52
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.6
Squat
628.3
650.4
666.9
666.9
Bench
490.5
510.4
524.7
524.7
Deadlift
700
733
749.6
749.6
GLP
115.87
1
USAPL
2021-02-27
Iron Office Winter Classic
MR-O
1967.6
568.74
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Iron Office Winter Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.4
Squat
622.8
661.4
672.4
672.4
Bench
501.6
523.6
534.6
534.6
Deadlift
694.5
738.5
760.6
760.6
GLP
116.94
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1914.7
555.19
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203
Squat
617.3
650.4
666.9
666.9
Bench
474
496
509.3
509.3
Deadlift
688.9
722
738.5
738.5
GLP
114.16
1
USAPL
2019-06-29
California State Championships
MR-O
1902.6
550.23
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.1
Squat
611.8
650.4
661.4
661.4
Bench
479.5
508.2
-519.2
508.2
Deadlift
688.9
733
-749.6
733
GLP
113.14
4
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1802.3
522.04
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.5
Squat
584.2
600.8
611.8
611.8
Bench
440.9
463
474
474
Deadlift
666.9
694.5
716.5
716.5
GLP
107.34
3
USAPL
2018-03-03
The Arnold SBD Pro American
MR-O
1708.6
496.88
Location
USA-OH
Competition
The Arnold SBD Pro American
Division
MR-O
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.8
Squat
-567.7
-567.7
567.7
567.7
Bench
418.9
-429.9
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
633.8
666.9
700
700
GLP
102.17
4
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-O
1736.1
501.72
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.5
Squat
556.7
567.7
584.2
584.2
Bench
429.9
451.9
463
463
Deadlift
633.8
655.9
688.9
688.9
GLP
103.16
1
USAPL
2017-06-10
NorCal Open
MR-O
1692
494.34
Location
USA-CA
Competition
NorCal Open
Division
MR-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
540.1
-578.7
578.7
578.7
Bench
402.3
418.9
429.9
429.9
Deadlift
639.3
672.4
683.4
683.4
GLP
101.64
1
USAPL
2016-10-29
Southwest Regionals & Ferrigno Power Classic
MR-O
1659
487.11
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Southwest Regionals & Ferrigno Power Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
198
Squat
523.6
556.7
578.7
578.7
Bench
396.8
413.4
418.9
418.9
Deadlift
633.8
661.4
-683.4
661.4
GLP
100.15
2
USAPL
2016-05-14
Boss of NorCal II
MR-O
1576.3
462.84
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of NorCal II
Division
MR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
198
Squat
496
534.6
540.1
540.1
Bench
358.3
385.8
-402.3
385.8
Deadlift
584.2
632.7
650.4
650.4
GLP
95.16
1
APF
2015-09-26
California Classic
M_JCR_APF
1427.5
418.67
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California Classic
Division
M_JCR_APF
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Wraps
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Squat
501.6
Bench
352.7
Deadlift
573.2
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Jonathan Cayco has been competing in professional powerlifting for eight years now. However, he has only competed in 16 sanctioned competitions so far, but the majority of them are among the most prestigious in the world. In addition, he has won 10 of the competitions in which he has taken part.
Jonathan Cayco has been on a mission to reclaim his IPF title ever since he lost it one year ago. His training sessions became brutal, but they resulted in numerous PRs for him. Furthermore, it now also helped him claim his 2x IPF World Championship title, as well as two new World Records. He will now continue training to make sure that the title and the record stay under his name for the foreseeable future as well.
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Published: 17 June, 2023 | 9:11 AM EDT
Mark Wahlberg Shows Off Jacked Physique While Training Behind-The-Neck Presses
Boston, Massachusetts native Mark Wahlberg is an entertainment icon with a passion for fitness. In a pair of Instagram posts, Wahlberg showed off some of his training, which included behind-the-neck presses.
Wahlberg is a versatile actor and performer, who first made a name for himself as a rapper in the 1990s as the leader of the Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, the same group who went number one with “Good Vibrations” in 1991. In addition, he became a popular Calvin Klein model with many taking notice of his muscular physique.
The 52-year-old has taken part in numerous blockbuster hits as an actor. He’s participated in The Transformers franchise and has worked with esteemed directors in film such as Martin Scorsese in The Departed. One film, in particular, required Wahlberg to gain a dramatic amount of weight. He played a boxer-turned-priest in Father Stu. Looking back, Wahlberg revealed that he had to eat an 11,000-calorie diet for rapid weight gain.
After putting on the weight, Wahlberg faced a tough journey as he took part in a reverse body transformation. Wahlberg said the transformation took 14 weeks and eventually, his abs started showing again. The outcome, while shocking to many, showcased Wahlberg’s dedication and discipline to healthy living.
And while he still operates under a tight schedule, Wahlberg never misses a training session. He’s become famous for his middle-of-the-night and 4 A.M. workout routines, where he takes great pride in starting his days earlier than most.
Mark Wahlberg Smashes Behind-The-Neck Presses and Shows Off Shredded Physique
Check out Wahlberg’s lift below:
“Stay lean off the Lino” Mark Wahlberg shared.
Regardless of the body part, Wahlberg doesn’t hold back in training sessions. He recently tested his lower body strength with a set of Bulgarian split squats where he held a dumbbell in each hand for added resistance. In addition, he fired off machine leg extension reps to maintain his quad definition.
Wahlberg will take part in a bodybuilding film about ‘The Godfather of Fitness’ Jack LaLanne. Production for the movie is expected to begin in 2024 and Wahlberg will serve as a producer. Fans are looking forward to seeing Wahlberg take on this role considering he’s a passionate bodybuilding fan who will surely do the project justice.
RELATED: Mark Wahlberg Looks Ripped at 51 In Recent Physique Update
Given Wahlberg’s consistency and willingness to train, he remains one of the fittest actors in Hollywood today. Even though he faces obligation after obligation, Mark understands the importance of fitness and regular exercise.
Published: 17 June, 2023 | 2:32 AM EDT
Farhanna Farid (52KG) Sets 203-kg (447.5-lb) Raw Deadlift All-Time World Record at 2023 IPF World Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships have been a blast to watch, especially since IPF prides itself in being a drug tested federation contrary to many other ones. So, whenever someone puts up a lift, we get to see it in its true form. One of the most notable proofs of what the human body is capable of came from Farhanna Farid in the 52-kilogram weight class. Farhanna came out onto the platform and locked out a 203-kilogram (447.5-pound) raw deadlift, setting a new All-Time & IPF World Record mark.
Natural athletes often find it challenging to compete against those who take PEDs. This is precisely why the IPF maintains its own World Records, which can only be broken in competitions they sanction. However, “All-Time World Records” exist as well, representing the heaviest lifts among all powerlifting federations worldwide, regardless of whether the competition is drug-tested.
This is what makes Farhanna Farid’s 203-kilogram (447.5-pound) raw deadlift one of the most impressive lifts in history. She is a natural athlete who set an All-Time World Record. So, no woman in the 52-kilogram weight class has managed to deadlift more than her, even those who take performance enhancing drugs.
Jenn Rotsinger held the previous U52KG All-Time Raw Deadlift World Record, with a pull of 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds) at the 2019 USPA The Tribute.
Watch Farhanna’s lift here:
Related: Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 99.5-kg (219.4-lb) Bench Press World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
Farhanna Farid’s Full Performance
The Deadlift World Record was the peak of Farhanna Farid’s performance at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. Although she only missed one squat attempt, Farhanna finished in eighth place. This was also her second appearance at the IPF Worlds, as she placed seventh in 2022.
In addition, having weighed in at 51.50 kilograms (113.5 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Worlds, Farhanna Farid’s new deadlift World Record was just shy of being 4x her bodyweight.
Squat
120 kilograms (264.6 pounds)
127.5 kilograms (281.1 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
Bench Press
62.5 kilograms (137.8 pounds)
67.5 kilograms (148.8 pounds)
70 kilograms (154.3 pounds)
Deadlift
190 kilograms (418.9 pounds)
197.5 kilograms (435.4 pounds)
203 kilograms (447.5 pounds) — U52KG All-Time & IPF World Record
Total — 400.5 kilograms (883 pounds)
Related: Heather Connor (47KG) Scores 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
Farhanna Farid has only taken part in seven competitions throughout her career, but she has already been crowned as the Asian Champion three times already. She will attempt to claim her fourth title this year, and maybe even further improve her new All-Time Deadlift World Record.
Farhanna Farid’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
303.1
154.3
303.1
897.3
499.79
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
AsianPF
2022-12-02
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
897.3
499.79
Location
UAE
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.4
Squat
286.6
297.6
-303.1
297.6
Bench
132.3
143.3
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
429.9
444.2
445.3
445.3
GLP
103.72
1
AsianPF
2022-09-16
South East Asian Cup
Open
889.6
495.15
Location
Malaysia
Competition
South East Asian Cup
Division
Open
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.5
Squat
281.1
297.6
303.1
303.1
Bench
132.3
143.3
-148.8
143.3
Deadlift
424.4
443.1
-447.5
443.1
GLP
102.74
7
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
877.4
489.4
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.2
Squat
270.1
286.6
292.1
292.1
Bench
132.3
143.3
-148.8
143.3
Deadlift
418.9
434.3
442
442
GLP
101.6
1
PS
2021-10-20
Singapore Powerlifting Open
Open
851
473.68
Location
Singapore
Competition
Singapore Powerlifting Open
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.5
Squat
264.6
281.1
-286.6
281.1
Bench
126.8
132.3
137.8
137.8
Deadlift
396.8
420
432.1
432.1
GLP
98.28
1
AsianPF
2019-12-02
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
800.3
444.85
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
281.1
Bench
126.8
Deadlift
392.4
GLP
92.27
1
AsianPF
2018-12-04
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
772.7
430.35
Location
Mongolia
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.4
Squat
264.6
Bench
126.8
Deadlift
381.4
GLP
89.31
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Although Farhanna Farid probably hoped to at least place in the top 5 of her weight class, she will still go back home completely satisfied. Having an All-Time World Record marked under her name is an unreal achievement and one that many athletes can only dream of.
Published: 16 June, 2023 | 4:29 PM EDT
Strongman Eddie Hall Shows Off ‘Round Pecs’ in Recent Bodybuilding Update
Even though he’s not recording a deadlift record or a feat of strength, strongman legend Eddie Hall still knows how to wow an audience. In a recent Instagram post, Hall flashed an upshot of his pecs in a physique update and called out his future rival, Chris Bumstead.
Hall is ready to flex his muscles as a bodybuilder in 2024. Earlier this year, the former strongman champ revealed his plan to switch to the new sport. He said he was inspired by four-time Classic Physique Olympia Bumstead and former two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay. Despite his weight exceeding that of a baby elephant, ‘The Beast’ said he wanted to pack on some more meat and then ‘do a trim’ for his first show. And based on his latest chest selfie, he’s getting closer to that big debut.
Hall tagged Bumstead in his post, and the Classic Physique Olympia king gave him some love. He sent him two melon emojis to cheer him on for his bodybuilding dream. Hall, who keeps getting more ripped, has been sharing his progress and even some posing videos before his big day.
Topless Eddie Hall Takes Internet by Storm with Risque Pec Update
Check out Eddie Hall’s update below, which prompted several fans to give their two cents.
“Move over @cbum – Ebum is coming 2024…” Eddie Hall wrote.
Instagram @eddiehallwsm
When Eddie Hall isn’t showing off his voluminous pecs, he’s entertaining a crowd. He recently took part in an Expendables 4 trailer appearance. During the action-packed montage, Sylvester Stallone launched the 35-year-old strongman over a metal bar. Given Sly’s age of 76, fans were flabbergasted by his strength as tossing a man of Hall’s size is no easy feat.
Whether he’s reacting to painful gym fails or being pranked by Jesse James West with fake weights, Hall’s eccentric personality makes for some interesting interactions. Unafraid to laugh at himself, Hall knows how to catch a fan’s interest, and he especially knows how to keep it.
RELATED: Strongmen Brian Shaw and Eddie Hall Crash Planet Fitness for Hilarious Leg Workout
Eddie Hall is a man of many talents. He can lift heavy things, make funny faces, and show off his chest. He’s also ready to take on the bodybuilding world in 2024, where he plans to battle with the winningest Classic Physique talent in the world, Chris Bumstead.
Published: 16 June, 2023 | 2:01 PM EDT
Prescillia Bavoil (69KG) Sets Raw Squat & Total World Records at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
Prescillia Bavoil experienced massive disappointment in 2022 when she was not allowed to compete at the IPF Worlds due to exceeding the limit for her weight class. However, she utilized the nagging feeling to prepare for the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, which are taking place on June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. So, having had an entire year to prepare, Prescillia came into the competition as ready as she could be. Consequently, she emerged victorious in the 69-kilogram weight class while also setting a new raw Squat and Total IPF World Records.
Wearing nothing but a lifting belt and knee sleeves, Prescillia Bavoil made easy work of 211.5 kilograms (466.3 pounds) to set a new Squat IPF World Record. She broke the previous record by 0.5 kilograms (1.1 pounds). Interestingly Bavoil also held the old record, having set it at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Presicillia Bavoil seemed very comfortable while performing the 211.5-kilogram (466.3-pound) squat. She did not get stuck at any point of the lift, even starting to smile before locking out the massive weight.
Watch the squat here:
Related: Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil (63KG) Sets Raw Squat, Deadlift, & Total World Records at 2022 Arnold Sports Festival UK
Prescillia Bavoil’s Full Performance
Prescillia Bavoil did not want to take any chances with her bodyweight, so she weighed in significantly below the U69KG limit at just 65.25 kilograms (143.9 pounds). She almost had a perfect performance, going eight for nine on the attempts, missing only her final deadlift. However, if Bavoil managed to complete her final deadlift, she would have broken the World Record in that event as well.
Squat
195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
205 kilograms (451.9 pounds)
211.5 kilograms (466.3 pounds) — U69KG IPF World Record
Bench Press
105 kilograms (231.5 pounds)
110 kilograms (242.5 pounds)
115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
Deadlift
210 kilograms (463 pounds)
222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 240.5 kilograms (530.2 pounds)
Total — 549 kilograms (1,210.3 pounds) — U69KG IPF World Record
Apart from the squat, Prescillia Bavoil also set a new raw Total IPF World Record of 549 kilograms (1,210.3 pounds). The previous record was 548.5 kilograms (1,209.2 pounds), which she also set at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Related: Powerlifter Prescillia “Lya” Bavoil Scores Two Raw Records at 2022 French Nationals, Wins The Contest
Prescillia Bavoil’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
469.6
253.5
469.6
1226.9
600.86
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
8
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1209.2
572.2
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Weight
146.2
Squat
429.9
454.2
465.2
465.2
Bench
231.5
248
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
463
490.5
-517
490.5
GLP
116.27
1
IPF
2022-09-23
Arnold Sports Festival
Open
1226.9
600.86
Location
England
Competition
Arnold Sports Festival
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138
Squat
440.9
464.1
469.6
469.6
Bench
226
242.5
248
248
Deadlift
463
490.5
509.3
509.3
GLP
122.26
1
FFForce
2022-07-02
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
463
223.72
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Weight
141.1
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
463
463
1
FFForce
2022-03-19
Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
1213.6
581.04
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
143.3
Squat
424.4
446.4
464.1
464.1
Bench
231.5
248
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
474
496
-518.1
496
GLP
118.1
1
EPF
2021-12-03
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1208.1
577.61
Location
Sweden
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
143.6
Squat
-418.9
431
453
453
Bench
220.5
237
248
248
Deadlift
474
496
507.1
507.1
GLP
117.4
1
FFForce
2021-10-30
Girl Power
Open
1179.5
562.43
Location
France
Competition
Girl Power
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Weight
144.3
Squat
413.4
429.9
440.9
440.9
Bench
220.5
231.5
237
237
Deadlift
463
485
501.6
501.6
GLP
114.3
1
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1208.1
590.18
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.6
Squat
429.9
451.9
-463
451.9
Bench
237
248
-253.5
248
Deadlift
474
496
508.2
508.2
GLP
120.07
1
FFForce
2021-07-16
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
1218.1
583.53
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
143.1
Squat
429.9
446.4
463
463
Bench
231.5
242.5
248
248
Deadlift
474
496
507.1
507.1
GLP
118.61
1
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1201.5
576.03
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
143
Squat
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
Bench
231.5
248
-259
248
Deadlift
463
485
501.6
501.6
GLP
117.08
1
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Seniors
1207
589.36
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Seniors
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.7
Squat
440.9
463
-480.6
463
Bench
226
242.5
248
248
Deadlift
463
-485
496
496
GLP
119.89
1
FFForce
2020-09-12
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1196
577.39
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
141.3
Squat
424.4
440.9
463
463
Bench
226
242.5
248
248
Deadlift
463
485
-501.6
485
GLP
117.39
1
EPF
2019-11-29
European Classic Championships
Open
1133.2
552.81
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.9
Squat
-402.3
407.9
425.5
425.5
Bench
215
226
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
440.9
457.5
476.2
476.2
GLP
112.45
3
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1081.4
529.85
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137.9
Squat
385.8
405.7
414.5
414.5
Bench
209.4
220.5
-226
220.5
Deadlift
413.4
435.4
446.4
446.4
GLP
107.81
1
FFForce
2019-03-16
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
1048.3
512.45
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.4
Squat
363.8
380.3
396.8
396.8
Bench
198.4
209.4
-220.5
209.4
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
442
442
GLP
104.26
2
EPF
2018-11-24
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1036.2
509.21
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137.2
Squat
-374.8
-385.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
192.9
203.9
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
-457.5
440.9
GLP
103.63
1
FFForce
2018-09-01
Test de sélection pour les Championnats dEurope de Force Athlétique
Seniors
1030.7
502.95
Location
France
Competition
Test de sélection pour les Championnats dEurope de Force Athlétique
Division
Seniors
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.8
Squat
358.3
374.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
187.4
198.4
203.9
203.9
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
440.9
440.9
GLP
102.31
1
FFForce
2018-04-28
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
981.1
485.3
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
135.8
Squat
352.7
-363.8
363.8
363.8
Bench
181.9
192.9
-198.4
192.9
Deadlift
407.9
424.4
424.4
GLP
98.81
1
FFForce
2017-12-02
Régional FA PL DC BP Occitanie
Seniors
948
470.8
Location
France
Competition
Régional FA PL DC BP Occitanie
Division
Seniors
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134.9
Squat
336.2
352.7
352.7
Bench
187.4
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
396.8
-418.9
396.8
GLP
95.89
1
FFForce
2017-04-08
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Open
Open
920.4
458.18
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Open
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134.4
Squat
-336.2
-336.2
336.2
336.2
Bench
176.4
187.4
192.9
192.9
Deadlift
374.8
391.3
-402.3
391.3
GLP
93.34
1
FFForce
2016-11-20
Départemental FA PL Hauts-de-France
Seniors
848.8
418.57
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL Hauts-de-France
Division
Seniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.5
Squat
286.6
297.6
308.6
308.6
Bench
165.3
165.3
Deadlift
341.7
358.3
374.8
374.8
GLP
85.21
1
FFForce
2016-04-30
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Jeunes
Juniors
826.7
409.75
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Jeunes
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
135.4
Squat
286.6
-297.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
165.3
170.9
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
330.7
341.7
352.7
352.7
GLP
83.44
1
FFForce
2016-01-24
Compétition Interrégionale FA PL NPCP
Juniors
760.6
379.67
Location
France
Competition
Compétition Interrégionale FA PL NPCP
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
133.8
Squat
220.5
242.5
264.6
264.6
Bench
132.3
154.3
165.3
165.3
Deadlift
286.6
308.6
330.7
330.7
GLP
77.36
1
FFForce
2015-10-31
Départemental FA PL NPCP
Juniors
639.3
318.82
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL NPCP
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134
Squat
220.5
-242.5
-242.5
220.5
Bench
143.3
-154.3
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
264.6
-286.6
-286.6
264.6
GLP
64.96
1
FFForce
2015-10-10
Premier Pas FA PL NPCP
Juniors
639.3
319.8
Location
France
Competition
Premier Pas FA PL NPCP
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
133.4
Squat
187.4
209.4
231.5
231.5
Bench
110.2
132.3
143.3
143.3
Deadlift
220.5
242.5
264.6
264.6
GLP
65.18
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Prescillia Bavoil has been competing in powerlifting for eight years now, and she has taken part in 25 sanctioned competitions. Impressively, she has won 22 competitions, including two IPF World Championships, two EPF European Championships, and many other prestigious meets.
Prescillia Bavoil looked incredible in the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships and it seemed like no one was capable of matching her efforts. She dominated the 69-kilogram weight class with ease, but more importantly, she further improved her own World Record as well. Therefore, Bavoil has once again earned the title of World Champion, while also qualifying for the second edition of the IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, which will take place in 2024.
Published: 16 June, 2023 | 1:28 PM EDT
Michal Krizo & Hunter Labrada Share Shredded Updates Before Their Next 2023 Contests
Bodybuilders Michal ‘Krizo’ Krizanek and Hunter Labrada are two of the hottest names in the Men’s Open division. In a pair of Instagram posts, Krizo and Labrada updated fans with shredded physique updates as they aim to earn their 2023 Mr. Olympia qualifications.
After switching from the IFBB Elite Pro League to the NPC, it didn’t take long for Krizo’s name to reach headlines. His spectacular upper body, massive arms, and narrow waist made him an instant threat. Veterans of the sport, such as Jay Cutler and Milos Sarcev took notice of his potential as well.
Krizo participated in a historically busy season last year. He earned his IFBB pro card at the 2022 Amateur Olympia Italy contest. Instead of taking time to map out his next move, he returned to the EVLS Prague Pro, where he again, took first place. This victory secured his invitation to Mr. Olympia, which he took full advantage of with a 12th-place debut.
Labrada on the other hand, is on a path to redemption. He turned in a seventh-place showing at the last Mr. Olympia show. He admits problems with the prep and peak prevented him from a higher finish. Despite the setback, Labrada has taken considerable action to revamp his physique. Most notably, he’s incorporated more whole foods and started practicing vacuum poses for better abdominal control.
Additionally, Labrada showcases many of his training sessions and has brought back deadlifts into his contest prep. Labrada has taken various measures in the kitchen to bring a better physique like the green smoothie he drinks regularly for gut health.
Michal Krizo Shows Off Improved Back in Freaky Physique Update 2 Days from 2023 Empro Classic Pro
Aiming to earn his Olympia invite this weekend, Krizo shared some of his latest progress photos.
Hunter Labrada Under 270 Lbs in Latest Update Before 2023 Tampa Pro
Labrada said he is proud of the progress he’s made to his midsection and is aiming to be ready for his next contest early.
“Had enough people tell me to post it so here we are! This mornings fasted look, and the second morning I’ve been under 270 pounds out of bed??–Really proud of the work I was able to do with my midsection this offseason, and really leaning into everything I can this prep in an effort to be truly ready, early.–This is a big year for me, and I promise the best has yet to come” Labrada shared.
This is far from Labrada’s first update to fans. A little over a week ago, the high-profile Men’s Open pro showed off some of the major gains he’s made since his last competition. Fans were impressed by his improved midsection and Labrada said he plans to only improve further before competing in Florida, and then in Texas, where he will meet the defending champion, 2022 Texas Pro winner Andrew Jacked.
Conversely, fans are also excited to see Krizo back on the Mr. Olympia stage. He managed to perform exceptionally well last year and did so under the stress of a busy season. In 2022, he earned his Olympia qualification and competed at the biggest show of the year just over a month later. Should he claim the victory in Spain this weekend, Krizo will have the luxury of time for training and posing practice, which many believe will only help him excel further on stage.
In preparation for his 2023 debut contest, Krizo has also shared a number of training sessions with his followers. Whether it’s chest and shoulders or a leg day bulking session, Krizo is dedicated and it shows during each and every rep.
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If Michal Krizo and Hunter Labrada are successful at their next contests, they will have the opportunity to face the reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan at the 2023 Mr. Olympia show, scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, Florida.
Published: 16 June, 2023 | 11:43 AM EDT
Nick Walker Crushes Push Day Workout, Emphasizes The Value of Avoiding Muscle Failure in Workouts
The gap between Nick Walker and Mr. Olympia title is narrowing each passing year. Having made it into the top three at the 2022 Olympia, Walker now trains to snatch it from reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan and recently went through a chest, shoulder and triceps workout as a part of this effort.
America’s own Nick Walker competes in the Men’s Open division of the IFBB Pro League. In a short span of three years, the 28-year-old has emerged to be a top Olympia contender. His resume includes impressive performances in six Pro bodybuilding shows. He holds dominant wins at the 2021 New York Pro and the 2021 Arnold Classic. The two Olympia appearances saw him secure fifth and third place finishes at the 2021 and the 2022 Olympia, respectively.
Making a quick turnaround after the 2022 Olympia, Nick Walker attempted to bring home the second Arnold Classic title in 2023. Walker was a massive favorite heading into the show. Experts in the bodybuilding community expected challengers like Andrew Jacked, Shaun Clarida and Samson Dauda to present a formidable challenge but rallied behind Walker to secure the win anyway. However, British bodybuilder Samson Dauda emerged as a dark horse and snatched the win from Walker after a neck-and-neck competition.
Nick Walker / Instagram
Although The Mutant had to be content with a runner-up finish, many people contested the result and opined that Walker deserved the judges’ nod. But he moved on from the argument quickly and started focusing his energies on improving the physique further to leave no doubt in judges’ minds the next time around.
As a part of his quest to win the Mr. Olympia title, Walker recently went through an off-season chest and triceps workout. So let’s check out how the 2021 Arnold Classic winner is pushing the limits to be the next Mr. Olympia.
Nick Walker goes through a push day workout
Pec Deck Flye
Nick Walker started the training session with pec deck flyes. Flye, an effective chest isolation movement, helps build adduction strength of the upper body. Additionally, the pec deck flye ranks high in terms of pectoral muscle activation, losing only to the bench press. As a result, it is a great exercise for achieving hypertrophy.
Walker stated that the angle of the machine used in this workout was slightly different, which presumably helped with muscle activation. The Mutant performed a couple of warm-up sets of this exercise and followed them up with two top sets to direct the blood into the chest. He stated that he does not need to push to failure every single time and only pushes to failure once in a while. Walker said:
“I have the size already so training to failure is good once in a while. But I’m also here for longevity. So doing an extra set of something rather than pushing one set to ultimate failure… Sometimes this isn’t a bad thing.”
He added:
“I still believe in training to failure. But I think utilizing reps from the reserve can also be beneficial in terms of growth. Because I feel like sometimes if you push the body too much and train to failure too often, you’re just fatiguing the body more… Not necessarily giving the rest your body truly needs, which is where reps in reserve come to play where instead of doing one or two sets to failure maybe do three sets of 12. But the reps… This is where you have to be really in tune with the muscle.”
Even though this method is less fatiguing, Walker feels it can lead to more growth. Following this, he took the first heavy compound exercise of the day.
Incline Dumbbell Press
Incline movements emphasize the clavicular head of the pectoralis major muscle and help build the upper chest by giving it a more fuller look. Walker took to the incline dumbbell press next and annihilated a few good sets. He started with the 40 lbs dumbbells for the warm-up set and slowly worked his way up, performing eight to ten rep in each set. Walker made sure that he performed the eccentric phase of each movement with really slow and controlled motion to keep the muscles under tension for a longer duration.
Machine Chest Press
After working with the free weights for the previous exercise, the New Jersey native jumped into the machine chest press. Weights on the machine move along a fixed trajectory and hence eliminate the need to control the weights. This results in overall reduced chances of injury.
The machine chest press served as the final chest exercise in Walker’s routine as he got a few sets of the exercise under his belt and shifted the focus on other muscle groups.
Lateral Raise – Machine and Cable
After wrapping up the chest routine, the 2021 Arnold Classic winner took up the shoulder exercises and performed machine lateral raises to work the medial deltoids. He cranked out 2 sets of 15 reps of the exercise on a machine.
Nick Walker’s shoulder routine typically consists of only medial and anterior deltoid exercises. For him, posterior deltoids deserve a place in the back workout. Walker explained:
“I normally always do two side delt exercises but I might start incorporating like maybe one press, one side or one side and one front. And I just think about side delts – they can never be too big in my opinion. I like to keep rear delts with back now. To me, I just feel like rear delts could be part of shoulders so if you train with shoulders, completely fine in my opinion. But for me it’s part of back.”
The Mutant then moved on to the cable machine variation of the same. Cable machines keep the muscles under tension throughout the range of motion and help bring about hypertrophy more effectively. While doing the lateral raises, Walker raises his hands higher than usual. Explaining the logic behind this, he said:
“I don’t really train the traps directly because I do feel like doing the side laterals really high, even though it really targets the side laterals really well, I do think no matter what, you’re going to engage a little bit of traps in there. So I really don’t think I need to directly hit traps.”
After pushing through a few sets of cable lateral raises next, Walker took to the final exercise of the day.
Smith Machine Skull Crushers
With chest and shoulder exercises in the books, it was time for the New Jersey native to target the next important muscle group for pushing – triceps. Walker first performed the skull crushers on a Smith machine to emphasize on the xx head of the triceps and then jumped into the final exercise of the day.
Machine Overhead Triceps Extensions
Walker wrapped up the training session with this exercise. Overhead triceps extensions work the muscles from a stretched position as well as a different angle. Hence they help emphasize the long head of triceps.
Walker did a few sets of the exercise with furious intensity to add the final bit of stimulus to the muscles and called it a day in the gym.
Overall, the workout consisted of:
Nick Walker has made tremendous progress in his career so far. When the 2023 Olympia weekend kicks off, Derek Lunsford and reigning champion Hadi Choopan will probably be the only competitors Standing in Walker’s way if he continues to train with similar intensity in the months to come. Whether he can get past them or not depends solely on his drive to push the limits of his body.
You can watch the full workout video here, courtesy of Nick Walker’s personal YouTube channel:
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Published: 16 June, 2023 | 10:57 AM EDT