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Weightlifter Angie Palacios Dájomes (71KG) Lands a 121-kg (266.9-lb) Snatch World Record
The weightlifting scene is on fire currently as only one year is left until the 2024 Olympics. So, everyone is working hard to secure their spot in the most prestigious competition in the World. However, in order to get an invite, an athlete must be amongst the greatest on the globe, and Angie Palacios Dájomes just proved why she deserves to appear in Paris. Not only is she currently among the best weightlifters in the 71-kilogram weight class, but she also set a new 121-kilogram (266.9-pound) Snatch World Record.
Angie Palacios Dájomes took part in the 2023 IWF (International Weightlifting Federation) Grand Prix on June 14, in Havana, Cuba. She competed in the 71-kilogram weight class, emerging victorious overall and with a Snatch World Record.
Liao Guifang of China previously held the U71KG Snatch World Record. She set the record of 120 kilograms (264.6 pounds) at the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships on May 9th of this year. So, the record stood for just over one month.
Watch Angie’s Snatch here:
Related: Weightlifter Li Dayin (89KG) Scores New Snatch & Total World Records at 2023 Asian Championships
Angie Palacios Dájomes usually competed in the 64-kilogram weight class, but she transitioned to the 71-kilogram weight class just last at the 2022 Pan American Weightlifting Championships. It obviously did not take long for her to get accustomed, as she has already set a new Snatch World Record.
Angie Palacios Dájomes also set new competition PRs in all three events – Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and Total. So, the 2023 IWF Grand Prix is her greatest appearance yet.
Angie Palacios Dájomes’ Full Performance
Snatch: 121 kilograms (266.9 pounds) — U71KG World Record & Competition PR
Clean & Jerk: 140 kilograms (308.6 pounds) — Competition PR
Total: 261 kilograms (575.4 pounds) — Competition PR
Angie Palacios Dájomes won the 2023 IWF Grand Prix quite easily, as her closest rivals Totaled almost 20 kilograms (44 pounds) less than her. Thus, Angie brought a gold medal back to Ecuador.
2023 IWF Grand Prix U71KG Podium
Angie Palacios Dájomes — 261 kilograms (575.4 pounds)
Siuzanna Valodzka — 242 kilograms (533.5 pounds)
Olivia L. Reeves — 241 kilograms (531.3 pounds)
The 2023 IWF Grand Prix is Angie Palacios Dájomes’ second major victory in the 71-kilogram weight class. She already tasted success in 2022 at the Pan American Weightlifting Championships in Bogota, Colombia. However, it is important to note that Angie added 14 kilograms (30.9 pounds) to her Total since her win in 2022, displaying an incredible improvement in less than one year.
Watch Angie’s C&J from 2023 IWF Grand Prix here:
Related: Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (89KG) Shatters Multiple World Records at 2023 European Weightlifting Championships
Although the 71-kilogram weight class is a relatively new addition to women’s weightlifting, it is becoming one of the most interesting divisions due to the likes of Angie Palacios Dájomes and Liao Guifang. It will also be insanely competitive at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, especially since Angie will now be fueled to keep improving.
Published: 16 June, 2023 | 9:36 AM EDT
Samir Bannout Urges Big Ramy to Get Healthy & Backs Derek Lunsford as Most Dangerous at 2023 Mr. Olympia
Egyptian bodybuilder Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay left the door open for a new champion to emerge and paid the price for it at the 2022 Mr. Olympia last December. While many seem to count him out, others believe he could get back in the winning column. In a recent episode of The Muscle Maturity podcast, former Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout called on Big Ramy to get his health in order and encouraged him to take a similar approach as Derek Lunsford.
The 2022 season turned out to be one of the most exciting and competitive of any in recent years. Former two-time Mr. Olympia Big Ramy went into the Olympia contest as the betting favorite to retain the title based on his overwhelming muscle mass and size. He was tasked with the challenge to ward off proven veterans like Hadi Choopan and a crop of new talent in rising sensations Nick Walker and Andrew Jacked.
Along with the mass monsters of the Men’s Open class, former 212 Olympia king Derek Lunsford entered as the wildcard after receiving a special invite to test out his abilities in the Open Olympia. In the end, Ramy missed the mark and suffered a crushing defeat. He got dethroned by Choopan and dropped down to fifth place with Lunsford taking silver.
Following the result, fans were quick to bash Ramy and called on him to step away from professional competition. He was hoping to redeem himself at the 2023 Arnold Classic but could not assert his place in the mix of title contention. IFBB athletes’ representative Bob Cicherillo theorized Ramy would not be able to win another Sandow trophy unless he completely transformed his physique.
Big Ramy at 2022 Olympia
Ramy hit back at the critics for asking him to hang up his posing trunks. He expressed his passion for the sport and indicated no plans to move on anytime soon regardless of the outcomes. Ahead of his guest-posing appearance at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro, Ramy hinted at the possibility of taking a brief hiatus for the rest of the year.
Big Ramy opened up about his drive to regain his status as the best bodybuilder in the world last month. He believes training with anger helped him amp up the intensity and would ultimately benefit him on stage.
When it was time for his guest-posing appearance, Ramy presented an improved package but got outshined by the likes of Lunsford, Walker, and 2023 AC champion Samson Dauda. Cicherillo admitted Ramy looked better although he was not convinced the improvements were enough.
IFBB head judge Steve Weinberger recommended Ramy take to the sidelines to work on his shoulders, arms, and back muscle development along with his overall proportions.
Samir Bannout urges Big Ramy to get healthy
In a recent Rumble video, Bannout called on Big Ramy to prioritize his health and take some time off to heal the issues. He also suggested Ramy quit using hardcore supplements.
“I think one good year of maintenance training and really work in every way to improve his health in general,” said Bannout. “I talked to Ramy and he said according to doctors that would be in his best interest. It’s really hard for me to say 100 percent but more likely he should take care of his health and take a break from hardcore supplements, you know what I mean? Let his mind and body more healing time.”
Although Bannout wants Ramy to slow down, he doesn’t recommend taking a whole year off.
“If he takes off completely and becomes a couch potato, he’s done.”
Bannout believes following a similar path devised by coach Hany Rambod for Derek Lunsford could benefit Ramy.
“Maybe Ramy should follow similar principle like what Hany’s doing to Derek, maybe he can promote his mass again and get healthier, cleanse his liver and cleanse everything in his body and relax his mind.”
Lunsford has gained a lot of momentum since his last outing at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. Legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman sees him as the man to dethrone Choopan and called him his favorite bodybuilder of this generation earlier this month.
Bannout shares his most dangerous competitors for 2023 Mr. Olympia
Samir Bannout backed Derek Lunsford as the biggest threat to Choopan’s title at the 2023 Mr. Olympia along with Samson Dauda.
“Hadi will be ready for sure but again it’s not going to be easier, it’s going to get harder because everybody wants him right now. The most dangerous guy would be Derek and then Samson and then who else is dangerous? Nick, Andrew is dangerous, Krizo. Can Krizo do it?”
Earlier this month, Big Ramy confirmed he would not sit out a year and plans to step on the stage for the upcoming 2023 Mr. Olympia. His focus is set on bringing a better package and not on the placement he gets.
You can watch the full video below.
Published: 16 June, 2023 | 9:11 AM EDT
Dana Linn Bailey Takes on ‘Summer Shredded 4.0 Total Body’ Transformation Challenge
With summer on its way, former Women’s Physique Olympia Dana Linn Bailey is determined to transform her physique. In a recent YouTube video, Bailey revealed a progress video before embarking on her ‘4.0 summer shredded’ fitness challenge.
“What’s up guys, you’re probably wondering why I’m in a bathing suit right now. That’s because today I am taking my first progress pictures for my new challenge that’s coming out, shredded summer 4.0. This is the fourth one we’ve done. Very excited,” Dana Linn Bailey shared.
As the first winner of a Women’s Physique contest in 2011 at the Jr. USA and the inaugural Women’s Physique Olympia champion in 2013, Dana Bailey has made her mark in the IFBB Pro League with exceptional balance and striated shoulders. Since retiring from competitive bodybuilding in 2015, she’s built a notable online presence with her YouTube videos and social media posts, where she regularly showcases her workouts, nutrition, and lifestyle.
Despite stepping away from the sport competitively, Dana still attacks her workouts with a chip on her shoulder. Whether it’s a grueling back training session or a push day, Linn brings her best day after day. Aside from training, Bailey has been open about some of her health struggles. In a recent Cutler Cast appearance, Bailey detailed battles with a thyroid condition and a Rhabdomyolysis infection.
While Dana is known for her extraordinary fitness levels, she plans to kick things into overdrive in the coming months. She aims to add muscle, lean out, and lose weight. In addition, she sat down to discuss a preferred meal option.
Dana Linn Bailey Introduces 4th Summer-Inspired Shredded 2023 Workout Challenge
Bailey said the transformation will be ‘full body’ and encouraged any of her followers to join her on the journey. She plans to award a male and female participant with $10K each.
“It’s a total body transformation. It’s not just a weight loss challenge. We’re going to get leaner. We’re going to have more muscles. And we’re just going to be super confident in your bathing suits. So, it’s summer right now, so if you’re not feeling like your best. You got a vacation coming up to the beach, you got to wear this tiny little bikini or swim shorts and you want to feel more confident come join me summer shredded 4.0,” said Dana Linn Bailey.
“If getting shredded for summer wasn’t enough for you, not motivating enough to get abs and look really good, I’m giving away 10 grand to one guy and one girl. That’s 20 thousand dollars in cash and prizes. Prizes are coming from Trifecta, RedCon1, and you’re getting cash.”
After the posing session, Dana shared one of her daily meals, consisting of bison and Basmati rice.
“Today, first meal of the day, you know, it happens to be in the afternoon, we are doing just lean bison and Basmati rice,” said Dana Linn. “I don’t actually like cooking fish but when I go to a restaurant that’s all I order. When I went to Mexico, that’s all I ordered was fish. We’re landlocked. If I’m in Montana, it will be chicken, beef, fish. If I’m on the coast somewhere, it will go fish, chicken, beef. I know, it changes.”
Dana Bailey isn’t the only Olympia winner amid a physique transformation. Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler announced he was getting in the best shape possible since 2013. Even though he has no plans of making it to a bodybuilding stage, Cutler is excited about the process. He’s offered consistent workouts, physique updates, and training sessions geared toward his ‘Fit-for-50’ goal.
Dana Linn Bailey is an open book to her fans and followers. In addition to an inside look at her gym life, Bailey has revealed a detailed daily supplement stack, which she uses to maintain her energy levels and wellness.
Always pushing the realms of her physical fitness, Dana Linn Bailey is a bodybuilding trailblazer who uses her platform to promote positivity. She encourages anyone to tag along with her while she once again transforms her physique.
You can watch the full video from Dana Linn Bailey’s YouTube channel below:
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Published: 16 June, 2023 | 12:30 AM EDT
UFC Icon Conor McGregor Accused of Rape at NBA Finals, Denies Allegations
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is easily the most recognizable name in the sport of mixed martial arts. Besides his immense popularity, the Irish fighter has amassed a fortune from competing inside the octagon. According to TMZ Sports, McGregor got accused of rape while in attendance for Game 4 of the NBA finals this past Friday.
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is one of the first true superstars out of MMA to break into the mainstream. He kicked off his professional career on the regional circuit in Ireland and quickly found success with his insane athletic abilities and charismatic personality under the Cage Warriors banner, where he won the featherweight and lightweight championships.
McGregor joined the UFC, the most elite MMA promotion in the world, as only the second Irish fighter in 2013. He impressed in his debut by scoring a first-round knockout of Marcus Brimage. After racking up more wins, McGregor got the opportunity to face legendary fighter Jose Aldo for the featherweight title in Dec. 2015. He made history by setting the record for the fastest knockout in a UFC title fight at 13 seconds to win the 145-pound gold.
‘The Notorious’ took on Eddie Alvarez for a shot at the lightweight championship whilst holding the featherweight belt in Nov. 2016. McGregor put on a masterclass and handily dispatched Alvarez with a stellar combination to become UFC’s first-ever ‘champ-champ,’ holding belts in two different weight classes simultaneously.
Following his win over Alvarez, Conor McGregor’s career took a different direction as he focused on other things beyond MMA, including a crossover boxing match with legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. In Feb. 2019, a single mother from the UK alleged McGregor was the father of her daughter and requested him to take a DNA test. He refuted the claims and the matter fizzled out.
McGregor found himself in trouble again a month later when he got accused of sexual assault in Ireland. His team vehemently denied the allegations but his bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov did not miss the chance to hurl insults at him. He faced similar accusations again months later and another time when he made his comeback against Dustin Poirier during the fight week of UFC 257 in Jan. 2021. In the end, he walked away freely without any legal repercussions.
UFC icon Conor McGregor accused of rape at NBA Finals
TMZ Sports reported Conor McGregor got accused of raping a woman at Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Jun. 9.
The alleged incident took place following Denver Nuggets’ win over Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center in Florida. McGregor was in attendance at the event and even performed a skit with the Heat mascot to entertain the fans.
As per letters written by attorney Ariel Mitchell, the woman claimed McGregor sexually assaulted her inside a men’s bathroom after NBA and Heat security helped take the woman away from her friends and forced her into the bathroom.
In the letters, Mitchell says “security refused to let [the woman] exit or allow anyone else, including her friend, inside the bathroom.” McGregor allegedly “shoved his tongue in the victim’s mouth and aggressively kissed her” before trying to sodomize her. The woman managed to escape after elbowing McGregor multiple times and reported the incident to local authorities on Sunday.
The woman seeks settlements with the NBA, the Heat, and McGregor in lieu of litigation. McGregor’s representatives denied the allegations.
“Allegations are false,” said McGregor’s reps in a statement. “Mr. McGregor will not be intimidated.”
“UFC will allow the legal process to play out before making any additional statements,” addressed the UFC.
Conor McGregor has been on the sidelines in recovery for a horrific leg break injury he picked up in his last bout. He appears to have recovered well and packed on the pounds while away from competition. In Dec. 2021, he showed off his massive build in a physique update claiming he weighed 190 pounds.
McGregor ignited a rivalry with internet sensation Liver King after getting challenged to a liver-eating contest last October. Given the change in his physique, he compared himself to a combination of legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Lee. There has been speculation about whether he used steroids or Photoshop based on a workout update he gave last November.
McGregor is scheduled to take on Michael Chandler in his return to action following their tenure as coaches on the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. Although the bout was targeted for later this year, it’s unclear if it would proceed as planned or if he would delay his return to next year.
Published: 15 June, 2023 | 5:17 PM EDT
Hadi Choopan Looks Ripped in 2023 Off-Season Physique Update Ahead of Title Defense
Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan is on a mission to defend his throne at the upcoming 2023 Mr. Olympia. He’ll face challenges from rising contenders in the Men’s Open division. In a recent Instagram post, Choopan looked massive in an off-season physique update.
Hadi Choopan entered the IFBB Pro League as a Men’s 212 competitor with a lot of hype. Hailing from Iran, he encountered obstacles related to traveling overseas and getting a visa for different competitions. He decided to switch to the Men’s Open class and gained attention for his impressive muscle mass, definition, and conditioning after taking bronze in his first Mr. Olympia appearance in 2019. He continued to work his way up the ranks and proved to be one of the most consistent athletes in the sport, having never placed below fourth in his pro career.
Choopan created history by becoming the first Iranian to win the coveted Sandow trophy at the 2022 Mr. Olympia last December. He managed to defeat former 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford in a close-fought battle and rising sensation Nick Walker. Following the outcome, Choopan received a hero’s welcome back in his native land and got honored with a ten-foot-tall statue. He didn’t slow down in his training and left fans stunned with a different ripped physique update earlier in the 2023 off-season.
After Samson Dauda’s victory at the 2023 Arnold Classic, renowned coach Milos Sarcev backed him as a major threat for Choopan and Lunsford at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. IFBB athletes’ representative Bob Cicherillo expressed a similar sentiment in his analysis of the show.
While some may be counting Hadi Choopan out, bodybuilding Hall of Famer Chris Cormier believes he would give it his all since he possibly has more on the line than other competitors. Two months ago, eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman picked Lunsford to dethrone Choopan at the next Mr. Olympia.
Walker also doubts ‘The Persian Wolf’ can retain the title and expects himself to compete with Lunsford for gold. On the other hand, Cicherillo favored Choopan to beat Walker in a one-on-one showdown on stage months ago. However, bodybuilding veteran William Bonac extended his support for the champion to win another Sandow trophy.
Hadi Choopan looks massive in the off-season physique update
In a recent Instagram post, Hadi Choopan looked huge in an off-season physique update.
“The world revolved under my feet and I said to the worlds, I am the soldier of the Persians, the owner of the kingdom,” wrote Choopan via Google Translate. “I stood up and hit the nail of the tricolor flag of the Iranians, which once again danced in the breeze, a leaf of the historical string (Sando) that is sleeping in my house.”
RELATED: Samson Dauda Says Hadi Choopan & Derek Lunsford Will Lose 2023 Mr. Olympia If He Improves His Back
Recently, Choopan sent warning shots with an insanely jacked off-season physique update where he delivered a fiery message to his competitors. Based on his latest progress video, Choopan has no intentions of leaving the door open for a new champion to emerge later this year.
Published: 15 June, 2023 | 5:07 PM EDT
Joey Swoll on Filming at Gyms: ‘Just Because You’re Comfortable Doesn’t Mean Other People Are’
Gym etiquette is one of Joey Swoll’s top priorities, especially with the rise of social media platforms. In a recent TikTok video, Swoll called out a female user for recording a man without consent in between sets during a workout.
Swoll has become a prominent fitness influencer by standing up for those who are forced to deal with “toxic gym culture.” This term refers to various forms of harassment, intimidation, and judgment that some people encounter at the gym.
One example of this behavior was captured by the TikTok account “xitlahly” in a viral video. The clip showed a man resting between his sets on a machine. A woman approached the adjacent machine and began to use it while recording. The man glanced at her briefly and then shook his head in disapproval before continuing his training session.
Whether it’s disrespect or someone refusing to share gym equipment, Swoll hopes to make gyms more inviting environments for everyone. His movement has spread and even reached bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, who praised him for his positive efforts in fitness.
“I Understand Why This Man Is So Frustrated,” Joey Swoll Reacts to Female TikToker Recording in Gym
While fitness centers are for the public, Joey Swoll believes everyone deserves the right to feel comfortable when they train. Sometimes, that means not being recorded in the gym without consent.
“This is why so many want filming banned in gyms. If you can’t film with respect for others, you shouldn’t film at all.”
“I understand why this man is so frustrated and shaking his head. Your camera is pointed directly at him where you’re filming more of him than you are of yourself in your video. That would upset anybody. Not to mention, with all of these cameras and tripods popping up in gyms all over the place, people are getting frustrated because they just want to go to the gym to work out,” Joey Swoll said.
“You have to understand, just because you feel comfortable to film yourself at the gym doesn’t mean other people feel the same and this keeps a lot of people from going to the gym. Your wanting to film never takes priority over someone feeling comfortable enough to go work out in the gym and better themselves and a lot of people on your page told you this.”
In Swoll’s opinion, filming in the gym should be done responsibly and with respect to others.
“If you’re going to film, you have to film responsibly and with respect to other people. If you can’t do that, don’t film at all. You need to do better. Mind your own business.”
This isn’t the first time Swoll has come to the defense of a gym-goer on TikTok. Earlier this year, he took a shot at a Female user who called a man ‘fuc**ng feral’ for looking at her inside the gym. Swoll, taken aback by her actions, made an example out of her by underlining the difference between glancing and staring.
Even bodybuilders have become subject to toxic gym culture. NPC athlete Charly Young made light of his concerning situation last Sept. when a man cursed at him repeatedly for simply posing with his shirt off inside the gym. Swoll praised Young for his maturity and condemned the aggressive man’s behavior.
RELATED: TikToker ‘Nikki Fitness’ Apologizes After Joey Swoll Responds To Her Shaming Man During A Drag Curl Exercise
Joey Swoll has ambitious plans, and his movement to correct gym etiquette has grown. As for his latest subject, Swoll believes in filming others with respect, or just not at all.
Published: 15 June, 2023 | 1:57 PM EDT
Chris Cormier & Olympia Judge Talk Jeremy Buendia, Brandon Hendrickson vs. Erin Banks at 2023 Olympia
As the bodybuilding season marches forward, athletes are gearing up for the biggest show of the year, 2023 Mr. Olympia in November. In a recent Prime Time Muscle show, Chris Cormier and Terrick El Guindy examined some of the rivalries front and center in the Men’s Physique category, all of which feature the reigning Olympia winner, Erin Banks.
The Men’s Physique division has existed for around 10 years and in that time, athletes have evolved to display the best beach bodies possible. In 2013, Mark Anthony Wingson made history when he became the first-ever Men’s Physique Olympia champion. His victory served as a standard for the division at the time and offered his rivals a clear vision of the ideal physique needed to claim gold.
The intensity of the category only grew in the years to follow. Jeremy Buendia established himself as the reigning champion for four years, from 2014-2017. While there have been talks of his comeback in the past, he’s now formally committed in 2023. He’s shared bulking diets, training sessions, and physique goals ahead of his latest venture.
Before Erin Banks won the recent 2022 Men’s Physique Olympia title, Brandon Hendrickson proved himself as one of the best in the division. He became a three-time champion (2018, 2020, 2021), and like Buendia, hopes to knock Banks off the throne in a few months. With such a competitive group of talent, Cormier and El Guindy took a closer look at some of the top contenders expected to compete in November.
Terrick El Guindy Discusses Diogo Montenegro Accusing Erin Banks of ‘Suspect Shoulders’
According to El Guindy, Diogo Montenegro accused Erin Banks of having ‘suspect’ shoulders because there are no striations or separations in the muscle like his.
“Some guys they don’t like each other. That’s the part of the sport. These guys, they hate each other. Oh Terrick don’t use the word hate, well, that’s how they feel about each other. Diogo Montenegro was very specific in Portuguese because I speak the language and he says, ‘My shoulder has separation, my shoulder has striations when I’m really defined, you don’t get to see that on Erin Banks.
You know, making an assumption that Erin Banks shoulders are somehow suspect or present some type of imbalance. That did not go well with Erin Banks. Erin Banks is a cool collected guy. He’s a family guy. If you come his way, he’s from Fresno. They don’t play. He’s like, ‘You can say whatever you want to me, but be ready for the counter attack’ He went after Diogo, he said, ‘You’re a little man with five abs five little blocks,’ you know,” Terrick El Guindy shared.
El Guidy said the online beef reminded him of when Andre Ferguson and Brandon Hendrickson promised a scuffle in Orlando a few years ago.
“Things are getting hairy here. Remember, when we had Andre Ferguson and Brandon Hendrickson they were going to scramble in Orlando a few years ago. Everybody had their board shorts rolling, like, ‘Oh this is going to happen,” El Guindy added.
Chris Cormier & Olympia Judge Talk Jeremy Buendia, Brandon Hendrickson, Erin Banks Rivalries Before 2023 Olympia
After El Guindy explained that Banks blocks people online such as Buendia, Chris Cormier suggested that it probably wasn’t personal.
“He had arguments with Jeremy Buendia, he blocked Jeremy Buendia. Then, I think he [Erin Banks] blocked some other guys. If you come to his social media and you don’t like him, he blocks everybody. I mean, it’s his social media he does whatever he wants but that’s his strategy.”
“It’s competition and I’m sure a lot of it is not totally personal. I just – I don’t know, I like going back and forth. It fueled me to look even better than I probably would have if I different have some kind of edge or some type of chip on my shoulder getting ready for a show. I wanted it. I invited it,” said Chris Cormier.
Cormier said back when he competed, those who talked trash to Flex Wheeler would receive a ‘personal block’ since social media didn’t exist then.
“I would probably have to [trash talk] go with Flex Wheeler. Because just knowing him so well, I know what buttons to push and what buttons to not push, and just like we would go into the posing room together, myself, him – Rico McClinton, and Flex, I mean we’d be in there till we’re falling asleep in between. But we knew if you said one thing negative to Flex, he would at that time defriend you or do a personal block on you back in the day, he wouldn’t talk to you for a few weeks,” said Cormier.
Given Hendrickson’s history on top, El Guindy believes he has the potential to upset Banks at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. He said he felt a lot of tension between the two Men’s Physique competitors during an Olympia TV live show.
“We might have a shake-up. You never know, Brandon Hendrickson, don’t discount the champion. A lot of times people place second place and guys start talking about new guys, he can come back and he can regain that title. Him and Erin Banks, they dislike each other to the max. There wouldn’t be anything more perfect for Brandon Hendrickson to be the last man standing and to take that trophy from the heart of Erin Banks,” said Terrick El Guindy.
“I did a live with them and there’s a lot of tension between those two guys.”
Even though Jeremy Buendia has proven himself as an elite champion, Cormier said he’s facing a very ‘steep hill’ because his peers, Hendrickson, and Banks, have been competing consistently as of late.
“He’s put on a lot of muscle. I just hope it’s going to turn out right because these guys have actually been competing and he’s actually not been competing,” said Cormier. “I didn’t say he couldn’t make an impact. I’m saying it’s a steep hill to climb when things guys have been competing. I said he’s going to have a steep hill to climb when these guys have been competing competing competing,” shared Cormier.
In the past, Erin Banks and Buendia have gone at it in a heated Olympia TV interview. Banks argued that the category had moved on and evolved since Jeremy’s time in the sport. However, Buendia took issue with Banks lacking respect for champions who paved the path he now walks on.
The IFBB Pro League announced a new height/weight cap restriction for the Men’s Physique division. Following the 2023 Olympia event, the new regulations will go into effect. In an appearance on an NPC News Online YouTube video, IFBB Vice President Tyler Manion laid out why the changes are being implemented. Most importantly, it’s to keep competitors from retaining too much size.
While some in the community such as Dave Palumbo believe the changes would discourage Men’s Physique talent from training legs, Bob Cicherillo disagrees. In a recent Voice of Bodybuilding Podcast, the event announcer explained that ignoring leg training would result in an imbalanced physique despite legs not being a part of the judging criteria.
The rapid growth of the Men’s Physique division has made it one of the most talked about events on the Mr. Olympia schedule. With Erin Banks at the center of at least three rivalries, fans are looking forward to seeing how he fares in what could be his first title defense.
RELATED: 4x Physique Champion Jeremy Buendia Gives Tips For Rear Delts
You can watch the full video below from the Olympia TV YouTube channel:
Published: 15 June, 2023 | 11:43 AM EDT
Panagiotis Tarinidis (66KG) & Evie Corrigan (52KG) Crowned as Champions at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships is well underway, with approximately half of the competition already completed. As the days pass, we approach the thrilling conclusion of this prestigious event. However, looking back at the previous days, it is clear that the action is not lacking. Multiple World Records have fallen and new Champions have been crowned. Out of those, Panagiotis Tarinidis and Evie Corrigan seem to be one of the most impressive so far. Both athletes faced fierce rivals, but managed to prevail and win by a significant margin.
Both Panagiotis Tarinidis and Evie Corrigan put in a lot of work over the past year to win the 2023 IPF Worlds. Neither of them was able to finish in the top three of their weight class last year. So, it is impressive to see how much they have improved since the 2022 IPF World Championships.
Panagiotis Tarinidis’ Performance
Leading up to the competition, Panagiotis Tarinidis was giving his all in training. This resulted in some Unofficial IPF World Records which he hoped to make official in the competition. He, however, was not successful in doing this, but did manage to claim the top spot and walk out as a World Champion in the 66-kilogram weight class.
Although Panagiotis Tarinidis did finish with a Total that was almost 10 kilograms (22 pounds) heavier than the second-place finisher, Brian Le. Brian was close to Panagiotis throughout the entire competition, but the Frenchman did not make any mistakes which could have cost him the title.
Panagiotis Tarinidis also set two new competition PR’s in the bench press and deadlift events. He then revealed how difficult this year’s preparation was for him and that he wanted to dedicate this victory to his father.
Squat: 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds)
Bench Press: 172.5 kilograms (380.3 pounds) — Competition PR
Deadlift: 285 kilograms (628.3 pounds) — Competition PR
Total: 705 kilograms (1,554.3 pounds)
Panagiotis Tarinidis’ Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
573.2
374.8
573.2
1559.8
549.4
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
FFForce
2023-03-19
Test de sélection aux Championnats du Monde Open
Seniors
1515.7
538.67
Location
France
Competition
Test de sélection aux Championnats du Monde Open
Division
Seniors
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.5
Squat
496
529.1
-540.1
529.1
Bench
352.7
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
595.2
617.3
-628.3
617.3
GLP
107.17
DQ
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.1
Squat
-534.6
-534.6
-534.6
2
FFForce
2022-07-02
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1526.7
537.86
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Weight
147.2
Squat
540.1
573.2
-584.2
573.2
Bench
336.2
-347.2
-347.2
336.2
Deadlift
595.2
617.3
-633.8
617.3
GLP
107.27
5
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1477.1
524.96
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.5
Squat
518.1
540.1
551.2
551.2
Bench
341.7
-352.7
-352.7
341.7
Deadlift
584.2
-611.8
-622.8
584.2
GLP
104.44
1
EPF
2021-12-03
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1543.2
549.4
Location
Sweden
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.2
Squat
534.6
551.2
-556.7
551.2
Bench
363.8
374.8
-380.3
374.8
Deadlift
595.2
611.8
617.3
617.3
GLP
109.25
1
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1526.7
543.69
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.1
Squat
-529.1
529.1
545.6
545.6
Bench
352.7
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
595.2
611.8
-628.3
611.8
GLP
108.11
1
FFForce
2021-07-16
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
1517.9
541.78
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.7
Squat
540.1
-556.7
556.7
556.7
Bench
352.7
371.5
-374.8
371.5
Deadlift
589.7
-611.8
-611.8
589.7
GLP
107.65
1
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1559.8
544.02
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
149.3
Squat
540.1
562.2
573.2
573.2
Bench
352.7
369.3
-374.8
369.3
Deadlift
589.7
-617.3
617.3
617.3
GLP
108.8
1
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Seniors
1534.4
547.37
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Seniors
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.8
Squat
529.1
545.6
-556.7
545.6
Bench
352.7
363.8
371.5
371.5
Deadlift
589.7
617.3
-639.3
617.3
GLP
108.78
4
FFForce
2020-09-12
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
705.5
244.43
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
150.7
Squat
165.3
165.3
Bench
358.3
374.8
-380.3
374.8
Deadlift
165.3
165.3
GLP
48.97
2
EPF
2019-09-20
Arnold Classic Europe
Open
1477.1
519.48
Location
Spain
Competition
Arnold Classic Europe
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Weight
147.6
Squat
496
-512.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
358.3
369.3
374.8
374.8
Deadlift
540.1
573.2
589.7
589.7
GLP
103.66
5
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1411
502.3
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.2
Squat
496
-518.1
-518.1
496
Bench
352.7
-369.3
-369.3
352.7
Deadlift
562.2
-584.2
-589.7
562.2
GLP
99.89
2
FFForce
2019-03-16
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
1449.5
508.24
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
148.2
Squat
485
512.6
-523.6
512.6
Bench
352.7
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
551.2
562.2
567.7
567.7
GLP
101.5
1
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Open
474
157.69
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Weight
159.8
Squat
418.9
451.9
474
474
2
EPF
2018-11-24
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1394.4
496.7
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.1
Squat
479.5
501.6
-512.6
501.6
Bench
336.2
347.2
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
518.1
540.1
-556.7
540.1
GLP
98.76
1
FFForce
2018-09-01
Test de sélection pour les Championnats dEurope de Force Athlétique
Seniors
1344.8
478.71
Location
France
Competition
Test de sélection pour les Championnats dEurope de Force Athlétique
Division
Seniors
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.2
Squat
440.9
468.5
-490.5
468.5
Bench
330.7
347.2
-358.3
347.2
Deadlift
507.1
-529.1
529.1
529.1
GLP
95.2
4
FFForce
2018-06-23
Challenge Villenave
Open
496
168.07
Location
France
Competition
Challenge Villenave
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Weight
155.6
Squat
451.9
474
496
496
2
FFForce
2018-04-28
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
1306.2
465.39
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145
Squat
-451.9
-451.9
451.9
451.9
Bench
319.7
-330.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
496
523.6
-534.6
523.6
GLP
92.52
2
FFForce
2018-02-04
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Open
418.9
144.31
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Weight
151.9
Squat
418.9
-440.9
-440.9
418.9
1
FFForce
2018-01-21
Challenge dHiver FA BP Ile de France
Seniors
1256.6
446.61
Location
France
Competition
Challenge dHiver FA BP Ile de France
Division
Seniors
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.5
Squat
-451.9
451.9
451.9
Bench
297.6
308.6
308.6
Deadlift
440.9
474
496
496
GLP
88.85
3
FFForce
2017-04-29
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Jeunes
Juniors
1262.1
417.55
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Jeunes
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.2
Squat
440.9
457.5
-463
457.5
Bench
-308.6
319.7
-325.2
319.7
Deadlift
463
485
-529.1
485
GLP
84.57
1
FFForce
2016-12-18
Régional FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
1146.4
376.3
Location
France
Competition
Régional FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
163.1
Squat
-385.8
385.8
407.9
407.9
Bench
253.5
264.6
275.6
275.6
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
463
463
GLP
76.34
G
FFForce
2016-11-06
Départemental FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
1102.3
364.41
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.4
Squat
-352.7
352.7
385.8
385.8
Bench
242.5
253.5
264.6
264.6
Deadlift
396.8
429.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
73.82
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Related: 22-YO Carl Johansson (74KG) Sets 328-kg (723.1-lb) Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
Evie Corrigan’s Performance
Evie Corrigan, like Panagiotis, was unable to set World Records, but walked away satisfied with an IPF Title under her name. However, to do so, she had to dethrone the U52KG 2022 IPF Champion, Noemie Allabert. Despite being neck and neck from the beginning, Evie secured the lead in the bench press event and did not relinquish it.
Evie Corrigan was successful in eight out of her nine attempts, only missing the final deadlift of 203 kilograms (447.5 pounds). Unfortunately, this deadlift would have been a new World Record if she had been able to complete it. In addition, it would have made her Total slightly heavier, and she would have set another World Record in that event as well.
Squat: 162.5 kilograms (358.3 pounds)
Bench Press: 100 kilograms (220.5 pounds)
Deadlift: 197.5 kilograms (435.4 pounds)
Total: 460 kilograms (1,014.1 pounds)
Evie Corrigan’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
377
226
377
1049.4
562.2
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1014.1
562.2
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Weight
114.2
Squat
330.7
341.7
352.7
352.7
Bench
203.9
209.4
215
215
Deadlift
407.9
429.9
446.4
446.4
GLP
116.54
1
CommonwealthPF
2022-11-28
Commonwealth Championships
Open
1031.8
543.11
Location
New Zealand
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.2
Squat
341.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Bench
198.4
209.4
215
215
Deadlift
413.4
435.4
453
453
GLP
111.42
1
NZPF
2022-08-01
New Zealand Championships
Open
1049.4
547.24
Location
New Zealand-MWT
Competition
New Zealand Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
125
Squat
352.7
369.3
377
377
Bench
203.9
215
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
407.9
429.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
112.1
4
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1036.2
540.66
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.9
Squat
352.7
-369.3
369.3
369.3
Bench
209.4
220.5
226
226
Deadlift
413.4
-435.4
440.9
440.9
GLP
110.76
1
NZPF
2021-06-11
North Island Championships
Open
1027.4
534.51
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
125.4
Squat
347.2
363.8
374.8
374.8
Bench
187.4
198.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
407.9
429.9
443.1
443.1
GLP
109.45
1
NZPF
2020-10-06
Nationals
Open
1024
538.73
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
Nationals
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.3
Squat
352.7
370.4
-377
370.4
Bench
198.4
207.2
212.7
212.7
Deadlift
407.9
425.5
440.9
440.9
GLP
110.51
1
NZPF
2020-07-11
WBOP Regional Championships
Open
937
457.09
Location
New Zealand-WKO
Competition
WBOP Regional Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.9
Squat
308.6
325.2
341.7
341.7
Bench
165.3
176.4
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
369.3
385.8
407.9
407.9
GLP
92.98
1
NZPF
2019-11-23
Auckland Classic Cup
Open
949.1
495.5
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Classic Cup
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.8
Squat
330.7
343.9
353.8
353.8
Bench
170.9
181.9
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
374.8
391.3
407.9
407.9
GLP
101.52
2
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
927
485.69
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.1
Squat
336.2
-352.7
-352.7
336.2
Bench
187.4
198.4
-203.9
198.4
Deadlift
374.8
392.4
-409
392.4
GLP
99.56
1
NZPF
2019-04-06
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
925.9
483.42
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.8
Squat
314.2
336.2
-352.7
336.2
Bench
187.4
198.4
-202.8
198.4
Deadlift
363.8
391.3
-402.3
391.3
GLP
99.04
1
NZPF
2018-10-28
New Zealand Record Breakers
Open
920.4
491.58
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
New Zealand Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
120.6
Squat
304.2
320.8
326.3
326.3
Bench
187.4
198.4
201.7
201.7
Deadlift
358.3
380.3
392.4
392.4
GLP
101.1
1
NZPF
2018-08-23
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Open
870.8
483.93
Location
New Zealand-NTL
Competition
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
292.1
308.6
316.4
316.4
Bench
176.4
188.5
190.7
190.7
Deadlift
341.7
363.8
-374.8
363.8
GLP
100.37
1
IPF
2018-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
849.9
471.15
Location
Canada
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.2
Squat
-286.6
286.6
309.7
309.7
Bench
170.9
181.9
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
319.7
347.2
352.7
352.7
GLP
97.66
1
NZPF
2018-04-08
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
812.4
449.17
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.6
Squat
259
275.6
292.1
292.1
Bench
165.3
176.4
178.6
178.6
Deadlift
308.6
325.2
341.7
341.7
GLP
93.05
1
NZPF
2017-11-05
Auckland Record Breakers
Juniors
728.6
403.39
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Record Breakers
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.4
Squat
226
242.5
253.5
253.5
Bench
148.8
159.8
166.4
166.4
Deadlift
275.6
297.6
308.6
308.6
GLP
83.59
1
NZPF
2017-10-29
National Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
677.9
374.81
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
National Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.6
Squat
237
Bench
154.3
Deadlift
286.6
GLP
77.65
1
NZPF
2017-06-10
South Island Championships
Juniors
628.3
356.09
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
South Island Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
110.7
Squat
198.4
215
226
226
Bench
-132.3
137.8
-143.3
137.8
Deadlift
242.5
264.6
-275.6
264.6
GLP
74.23
3
NZPF
2017-04-08
Canterbury Powerlifting Championships
Open
562.2
317.05
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
Canterbury Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
111.4
Squat
176.4
192.9
203.9
203.9
Bench
132.3
137.8
-143.3
137.8
Deadlift
198.4
220.5
220.5
GLP
66
1
NZPF
2016-02-27
CDPA Bench Press Qualifier
Juniors
578.7
322.78
Location
New Zealand-WGN
Competition
CDPA Bench Press Qualifier
Division
Juniors
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.2
Squat
154.3
165.3
181.9
181.9
Bench
121.3
-132.3
132.3
132.3
Deadlift
220.5
242.5
264.6
264.6
GLP
67.01
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Related: Natalie Richards (57KG) Sets 512.5-kg (1,129.9-lb) Raw Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
This was the second IPF Open World title for Panagiotis Tarinidis, having won the competition back in 2021 as well. On the other hand, Evie Corrigan was a Junior World Champion in 2018, but she has never won the IPF Open World Championships until now. Regardless, they both achieved greatness and will soon have to continue training in order to fend off dozens of athletes who aim to dethrone them next year.
Published: 15 June, 2023 | 9:43 AM EDT
Jay Cutler Smashes High-Volume Leg Pump Workout for Mass Gain
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler is back with another brutal workout demonstration. In a recent JayCutlerTV YouTube video, Cutler showcased a blood-pumping legs training session where he focused on building mass.
A pioneer and mainstay of the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open division, Cutler dominated his class with a combination of muscularity, detail, conditioning, and sheer willpower. Having dethroned ‘The King’ Ronnie Coleman in 2006, Cutler proved himself on the sport’s brightest stage. He remains the only man in the history of the Open class to ever win back an Olympia title that was lost, which he accomplished in 2009 after he was dethroned by Dexter Jackson the year prior.
In addition to his four Mr. Olympia titles (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010), the Massachusetts native won the Arnold Classic three times (2002, 2003, 2004). Following his epic rivalry with Coleman, Cutler remains an esteemed member of the bodybuilding community today.
Late last year, Jay Cutler announced that he was transforming his physique for a ‘fit for 50’ challenge. While fans thought he was teasing a comeback, Cutler later made it clear he had no intention of stepping foot on a competitive bodybuilding stage.
Documenting his latest physique goal, Cutler has offered fans an inside look into his preparations. He’s targeting 6-8% body fat during this transformation but also plans to add mass and lean out without the use of bulking diets. In his latest offering, the former Mr. Olympia detailed a brutal leg-day training session.
Jay Cutler Ponders Post-Training Thoughts, Fit for 50 Challenge, and Having ‘No Real Goal’
Check out Cutler’s leg workout below:
Leg Curl Machine – 2 warmup sets, three working sets, pyramiding the weight up peak set 180 pounds
Standing Leg Curl Machine (alternating) – 1 working set
Stiff leg Deadlift w/dumbbell – 3 sets 10-12 reps pyramiding the weight up
Walking Lunge w/Barbell – 8-10 reps per leg
Leg Extension Machine – 2 sets reps until he gets a pump
Inverted Leg press – 3 sets 10-12 reps
Unilateral Leg press Machine – 2 sets 10-12 reps
Roger Squat machine – 2 sets 9-12 reps
Cutler highlighted that the session mainly focused on quad and hamstring development.
“It will be quads and hamstrings today, we’re going to start with hamstrings, but I want to thank everyone for following along on YouTube. It’s been really firing off lately. We got a lot of great things coming in the works. Obviously, I’m doing this crazy transformation right now and it’s working really well.
I’m about eight weeks out on Saturday, so today is Thursday. So I’ll be close now but I was saying yesterday, it’s not going to end there. I’m never going to be satisfied. This is kind of just like a goal as far as getting my body primed and ready to go. I don’t know how long this final outcome is going to be but if we get passed my birthday which is eight weeks away and the challenge still moves forward and I think it’s going to drag a lot of people into it, I know it’s giving people a lot of motivation. That’s all you can ask for. There’s no real goal. I’m not getting back on stage,” said Jay Cutler.
After completing the workout routine, Cutler said he judges many of his sessions based on the pump he receives.
“We’re rolling into the next decade of my life man. I just wanted to do something really cool. I know a lot of you guys have been riding with me for a long time so I want to thank you for that.”
“We just finished legs, it was an awesome workout. Every day is progression. The pumps are getting better and that’s kind of the key. I always talk about how I judge all the workouts by the pump. As we get closer now, like I said, eight weeks this weekend, and we’re right in it now,” Cutler shared.
Cutler has kept a furious training pace since announcing his transformation. Fortunately for fans, many of his workouts have been published online. The last time the four-time Mr. Olympia tackled a session, he showed off an effective arm-building hypertrophy workout. In a separate undertaking, he revealed a few tips for building abs with summer on its way.
Jay Cutler continues to inspire fans with his dedication to fitness in retirement. His latest leg workout is a tough but effective way to build lower-body strength and muscle.
You can watch the full video below from the JayCutlerTV YouTube channel:
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Published: 15 June, 2023 | 9:13 AM EDT
Flex Lewis Shares Top 3 Movements to Build Olympia-Worthy Chest: “Control Is Key”
Welsh bodybuilding legend Flex Lewis presented arguably one of the best physiques of all time in the Men’s 212 category during his best days of competition. While he no longer competes, he’s revered for educating fans on a range of topics related to bodybuilding. In a recent Instagram post, Lewis shared his top three movements for building an Olympia-worthy chest.
Flex Lewis’ passion for bodybuilding was discovered early in his teenage years after taking inspiration from icons Tom Platz and seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger. He made a name for himself on the UK regional circuit before joining the IFBB Pro League.
While he was well respected for his overall look, he was renowned for his insane arm development. After placing runner-up in the Men’s 212 event at the 2011 Mr. Olympia, Lewis secured the coveted title before the division limit was raised to 212 pounds the next year.
Lewis enjoyed a dominant run at the top as he managed to ward off budding talent and became a seven-time 212 Olympia champion. What’s more impressive is the fact he went essentially undefeated from 2012 to 2018, winning every show he participated in. Although he flirted with the idea of switching to the Open, he decided against it and hung up his posing trunks following a final win at the 2018 Mr. Olympia.
Flex Lewis / Instagram
In July 2022, Lewis reported positive findings after receiving the results of his blood work. He gave fans a look into his downsized physique at a lean 210 pounds post-retirement and revealed he’d start TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). Then, he delivered another impressive physique update after getting on TRT.
As far as training goes, Lewis showed off his gigantic biceps and triceps in an intense arms workout session last November. He followed up with a collaborative quads training session with rising Men’s Open sensation Andrew Jacked weeks later. The pair got together for a heavy back workout in prep for the 2022 Mr. Olympia as well.
Flex Lewis left the fans in awe of his jacked physique with an update where he tipped the scales at 200 pounds earlier this year. He laid out an updated diet and training program he’s using to pack on muscle after dropping 60 pounds.
There has been speculation about whether Lewis would ever return to competition given his high fitness levels. He left the door open for a potential comeback but mentioned a caveat: that he’s rewarded with seven-figure prize money.
Flex Lewis shares the top 3 movements to build an Olympia-worthy chest
In a recent Instagram post, Flex Lewis shared his top three movements to build a muscular chest fit for an Olympia champion.
Lewis discussed the reloaded vertical chest press as his first movement of choice.
“Exercise number one is the reloaded vertical chest press,” said Lewis. “As I preach many times, foundation is key. You find the height of the seat in accordance with your biomechanics. So, what I try to do is line up my chest with the handles, get a little bit closer range. People will say you’re incorporating triceps. I’ve been doing this a long time. There’s ways of me trying to switch off that button but the wider you go the less triceps you’re going to hit. Pinching myself against the pad and my shoulder blades. I’m not squirming in the chair, plain motion. Chest up high squeeze at the top.”
His next movement is the reloaded incline fly.
“Exercise number two is the reloaded incline fly. This is pretty much as close to a dumbbell fly as a machine can be. Chest up high, I’m arching my body. There’s a little definitive distance between the lower of my back and the pad on my shoulder blades firmly on the pad, full stretch at the bottom. Contraction with the flys all the way through squeezing at the top, opening them up, controlling the weight. Ninety degrees and up again. You can open your hands up or close them out depending on your preference and what you’re trying to achieve during the workout.”
Finally, Lewis detailed using an incline chest press machine effectively.
“Exercise number three is one of the GOATs, it’s one of the old Flex piece, this is [incline chest press machine]. Chest up high, feet in a solid foundational position and we’re going to drive through squeezing at the top. As you can see I’ve got a suicide grip which is something I don’t advise but this is how I train and feel best. Contraction all the time, control is key.”
Flex Lewis opened up on his steroid use during his prime last month. He backed himself to come out on top of a hypothetical matchup with 2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan and runner-up Derek Lunsford if he decided to make a comeback. Then, he teamed up with four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead for a brutal back workout weeks ago.
Lewis laid out the secrets to his training, diet, and recovery protocols earlier this month. He also revealed his plans to take on a body transformation challenge for his 40th birthday. In addition, he recently listed his top three movements for building the triceps last month.
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Given his ability to remain on top for so long as a 212 competitor, when Lewis offers insight for building a muscle group, fans listen.
Published: 14 June, 2023 | 11:35 PM EDT