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Liver King Claims 149 Days of Being Natty, Shows off Extremely Shredded Physique
Internet sensation Liver King, real name Brian Johnson, has been on the journey to redeem himself after getting exposed for lying about his steroid use. He promised to get off gear in hopes of persuading his audience about the effectiveness of his ancestral lifestyle. In a recent Instagram story, Johnson showcased his shredded physique after claiming to be natty for 149 days.
Social media fitness influencer Liver King quickly became one of the most recognizable figures in the space with his jacked physique, insane workouts, and unique diet made up exclusively of raw meat and organs, such as liver, kidney, bone marrow, and bull testicles. He advocates for a natural lifestyle based on the nine ancestral tenets and boasts a massive following of over 2 million on Instagram.
Johnson faced accusations of steroid use based on his monstrous build. He denied the allegations in numerous media appearances, crediting his health to his primal lifestyle. However, he got caught lying about using gear after PED (performance-enhancing drugs) expert Derek of More Plates More Dates presented leaked emails showing his alleged steroid cycle and blood work.
Following the exposé, Johnson came clean about deceiving his audience in an apology message. He admitted to being on steroids and even thanked Derek for bringing the issue to light. However, Derek was not impressed as he called out Johnson for not being sincere in his apology and hinted that there might be more to the story.
Liver King / Instagram
Johnson declared his plans to go natural to prove the ancestral tenets work without taking steroids. Since he had been consuming large amounts of gear, he slowly worked his way down. Then, Johnson made his way to the clinic of Dr. Barrett to dispel the rumor he got ab implants a week later. The year did not end well for him as a man from New York filed a $25 million lawsuit against his supplement companies for duping customers into buying products.
Liver King claimed to have quit steroids in a physique update earlier this year. He looked significantly downsized and revealed he dropped down to 188 pounds after going 42 hours without food. He followed up with another lean update boasting his lean look after being steroid-free for 58 days.
Liver King looks shredded after being natty for 149 days
In a recent Instagram story, Liver King showed off his lean physique after claiming to quit steroids for 149 days.
Credit: Liver King (via Instagram)
Credit: Liver King (via Instagram)
Credit: Liver King (via Instagram)
Liver King took a page out of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s playbook to reward himself with an epic cheat day two months ago. He devoured mammoth-sized portions of fast food including pizzas, burgers, and a range of desserts.
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Johnson gave fans a look into the evolution of his physique after going without steroids for 120 days last month. Despite the discontinued use, Johnson looked ripped as ever. While Johnson claims he’s changed his ways, his latest update might raise suspicions about his natty status considering his impressive physique.
Published: 1 June, 2023 | 6:36 PM EDT
Powerlifter Daiki Kodama (83KG) Breaks 33-Yo IPF Raw Bench World Record With 230.5-kg (508.2-lb) Press
1
IPF
2022-05-21
World Bench Press Championships
Open
485
161.66
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~42.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.4
Bench
463
485
-490.5
485
GLP
118.79
2
IPF
2022-05-21
World Bench Press Championships
Open
622.8
207.3
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~42.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.7
Bench
622.8
-644.9
-650.4
622.8
GLP
112.07
1
JPA
2022-02-12
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
617.3
204.34
Location
Japan
Competition
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~42.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
600.8
617.3
-639.3
617.3
GLP
110.27
1
JPA
2022-02-12
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Open
617.3
204.34
Location
Japan
Competition
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~42.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
600.8
617.3
-639.3
617.3
GLP
110.27
1
IPF
2021-10-22
World Bench Press Championships
Open
633.8
209.35
Location
Lithuania
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~41.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.6
Bench
595.2
-622.8
633.8
633.8
GLP
112.88
2
IPF
2021-10-22
World Bench Press Championships
Open
451.9
149.47
Location
Lithuania
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~41.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.3
Bench
451.9
-479.5
-479.5
451.9
GLP
110
1
JPA
2021-03-28
Japanese Masters Classic Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
447.5
145.45
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Masters Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~41.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
165.7
Bench
447.5
447.5
GLP
107.38
1
JPA
2020-11-21
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
633.8
208.97
Location
Japan
Competition
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~40.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162
Bench
562.2
584.2
633.8
633.8
GLP
112.62
1
JPA
2020-11-21
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Open
633.8
208.97
Location
Japan
Competition
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~40.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162
Bench
562.2
584.2
633.8
633.8
GLP
112.62
1
JPA
2020-10-31
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
451.9
148.87
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~40.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.3
Bench
407.9
429.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
109.64
1
JPA
2020-01-25
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
498.2
164.93
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~40.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
440.9
498.2
-507.1
498.2
GLP
121.36
1
JPA
2019-10-26
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
617.3
204.99
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
551.2
584.2
617.3
617.3
GLP
110.74
1
JPA
2019-10-26
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
617.3
204.99
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
551.2
584.2
617.3
617.3
GLP
110.74
1
IPF
2019-05-18
World Bench Press Championships
Open
496
163.14
Location
Japan
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.7
Bench
463
487.2
496
496
GLP
120.18
1
IPF
2019-05-18
World Bench Press Championships
Open
628.3
207.52
Location
Japan
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.6
Bench
606.3
628.3
-663.6
628.3
GLP
111.9
1
JPA
2019-04-07
Osaka Powerlifting Championships
Masters 1
1190.5
393.03
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.7
Squat
264.6
308.6
319.7
319.7
Bench
468.5
490.5
490.5
Deadlift
308.6
352.7
380.3
380.3
GLP
79.64
1
JPA
2019-01-19
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
429.9
143.75
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158.6
Bench
413.4
429.9
-463
429.9
GLP
105.56
1
JPA
2018-11-18
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
396.8
133.01
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158.1
Bench
352.7
396.8
-440.9
396.8
GLP
97.62
1
JPA
2018-10-13
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
611.8
203.44
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Bench
562.2
600.8
611.8
611.8
GLP
109.95
1
JPA
2018-07-15
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Open
451.9
147.45
Location
Japan
Competition
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
164.7
Bench
429.9
451.9
-463
451.9
GLP
108.78
1
IPF
2018-05-14
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
446.4
147.78
Location
Finland
Competition
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
429.9
446.4
-468.5
446.4
GLP
108.74
1
IPF
2018-04-23
World Bench Press Championships
Open
595.2
196.87
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.3
Bench
573.2
589.7
595.2
595.2
GLP
106.2
1
JPA
2018-01-27
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
584.2
193.75
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
39
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
160.6
Bench
540.1
562.2
584.2
584.2
GLP
104.61
1
OceaniaPF
2017-12-09
Oceania Championships & Pacific Invitationals
Open
467.4
153.89
Location
Singapore
Competition
Oceania Championships & Pacific Invitationals
Division
Open
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.4
Bench
418.9
-467.4
467.4
467.4
GLP
113.34
1
JPA
2017-11-12
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
463
150.28
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
166
Bench
407.9
440.9
463
463
GLP
110.96
1
JPA
2017-10-28
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
468.5
155.43
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.5
Bench
446.4
468.5
-487.2
468.5
GLP
114.32
1
JPA
2017-07-09
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Open
407.9
132.55
Location
Japan
Competition
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
165.7
Bench
380.3
396.8
407.9
407.9
GLP
97.86
1
IPF
2017-05-22
World Bench Press Championships
Open
606.3
201.61
Location
Lithuania
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Bench
551.2
584.2
606.3
606.3
GLP
108.96
1
PA
2017-04-30
Pacific Invitational Bench Press
Open
463
150.59
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Invitational Bench Press
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
165.5
Bench
418.9
463
-477.3
463
GLP
111.16
3
PA
2017-04-29
Pacific Invitational
Open
1105.6
368.17
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Invitational
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.6
Squat
165.3
264.6
-297.6
264.6
Bench
424.4
-466.3
466.3
466.3
Deadlift
275.6
319.7
374.8
374.8
GLP
74.47
1
IPF
2017-04-22
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
451.9
151.54
Location
USA-TX
Competition
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158
Bench
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
111.22
1
JPA
2017-03-11
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
551.2
184.3
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
158.6
Bench
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
99.79
1
JPA
2016-11-26
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
429.9
142.76
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~36.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
413.4
429.9
-457.5
429.9
GLP
104.98
1
JPA
2016-11-13
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
446.4
147.98
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~36.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.7
Bench
352.7
396.8
446.4
446.4
GLP
108.86
1
PA
2016-08-20
Pacific Invitational
Open
1102.3
365.89
Location
Australia-WA
Competition
Pacific Invitational
Division
Open
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.4
Squat
264.6
286.6
-297.6
286.6
Bench
396.8
440.9
-466.3
440.9
Deadlift
308.6
330.7
374.8
374.8
GLP
74.06
1
JPA
2016-07-10
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Open
407.9
135.44
Location
Japan
Competition
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
37
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
330.7
369.3
407.9
407.9
GLP
99.6
1
IPF
2016-05-15
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
457.5
152.9
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~36.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158.7
Bench
446.4
457.5
-466.3
457.5
GLP
112.29
1
IPF
2016-04-19
World Bench Press Championships
Open
606.3
201.46
Location
Denmark
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~36.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
160.1
Bench
573.2
606.3
-663.6
606.3
GLP
108.85
1
JPA
2016-03-12
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
486.1
162.71
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
37
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158.4
Bench
451.9
474
486.1
486.1
GLP
119.46
1
JPA
2015-10-31
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
662.5
218.23
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~35.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162.3
Bench
573.2
617.3
662.5
662.5
GLP
117.57
5
PA
2015-10-17
Pacific Invitational III
Open
1005.3
331.59
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Invitational III
Division
Open
Age
~35.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.9
Squat
165.3
-253.5
253.5
253.5
Bench
440.9
465.2
-479.5
465.2
Deadlift
220.5
286.6
-341.7
286.6
GLP
67.21
1
JPA
2015-07-05
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Open
468.5
155.58
Location
Japan
Competition
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
448.6
465.2
468.5
468.5
GLP
114.4
1
IPF
2015-05-20
World Bench Press Championships
Open
661.4
218.88
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~35.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.1
Bench
573.2
608.5
661.4
661.4
GLP
118.1
1
JPA
2014-11-29
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
606.3
202.75
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~34.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
158.6
Bench
573.2
606.3
-661.4
606.3
GLP
109.78
1
JPA
2014-07-06
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
440.9
146.96
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.4
Bench
352.7
396.8
440.9
440.9
GLP
107.99
1
IPF
2014-05-20
World Bench Press Championships
Open
607.4
201.99
Location
Denmark
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~34.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Bench
-573.2
573.2
607.4
607.4
GLP
109.17
1
JPA
2014-02-23
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
446.4
148.42
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160
Bench
407.9
446.4
-463
446.4
GLP
109.11
1
JPA
2013-11-30
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
628.3
209.04
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.8
Bench
567.7
595.2
628.3
628.3
GLP
112.99
1
JPA
2013-08-11
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
440.9
146.29
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.5
Bench
374.8
407.9
440.9
440.9
GLP
107.59
1
IPF
2013-05-20
World Bench Press Championships
Open
606.3
199.98
Location
Lithuania
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~33.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.9
Bench
556.7
584.2
606.3
606.3
GLP
107.78
1
IPF
2012-05-21
World Bench Press Championships
Open
573.2
189.22
Location
Czechia
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~32.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.7
Bench
551.2
573.2
-606.3
573.2
GLP
102.01
1
JPA
2012-02-26
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
442
146.28
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.1
Bench
385.8
407.9
442
442
GLP
107.64
1
JPA
2011-07-03
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
440.9
145.45
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.9
Bench
402.3
440.9
-474
440.9
GLP
107.09
1
JPA
2011-02-27
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
380.3
125.38
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162
Bench
264.6
325.2
380.3
380.3
GLP
92.33
DQ
AsianPF
2010-08-13
Asian Bench Press Championship
Open
Location
Philippines
Competition
Asian Bench Press Championship
Division
Open
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.6
Bench
-573.2
-573.2
-573.2
1
JPA
2010-06-27
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
620.6
203.85
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163
Bench
573.2
620.6
-633.8
620.6
GLP
109.72
1
JPA
2010-02-28
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
435.4
142.4
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
164.1
Bench
396.8
429.9
435.4
435.4
GLP
105.01
1
IPF
2008-06-25
World Bench Press Championships
Open
600.8
185.23
Location
Czechia
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.8
Bench
573.2
-600.8
600.8
600.8
GLP
97.84
1
NAPF
2008-03-02
Arnold International Pro Bench
LW
619.5
192.92
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold International Pro Bench
Division
LW
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
177.7
Bench
584.2
619.5
-661.4
619.5
GLP
102.18
DQ
IPF
2007-05-29
World Bench Press Championships
Open
Location
Denmark
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
172.3
Bench
-573.2
-573.2
-573.2
1
IPF
2006-05-23
World Bench Press Championships
Open
567.7
185.85
Location
Hungary
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.8
Bench
540.1
556.7
567.7
567.7
GLP
99.93
1
IPF
2005-01-12
World Open Bench Press Championships
Open
567.7
185.45
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Open Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
164.4
Bench
-567.7
567.7
-622.8
567.7
GLP
99.64
1
IPF
2004-12-02
World Bench Press Championships
Open
551.2
180.44
Location
USA-OH
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.8
Bench
-545.6
-545.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
97.02
1
JPA
2004-10-02
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
578.7
190.06
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163
Bench
540.1
562.2
578.7
578.7
GLP
102.29
1
IPF
2003-12-05
World Bench Press Championships
Open
529.1
172.77
Location
Slovakia
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
164.5
Bench
507.1
529.1
-551.2
529.1
GLP
92.82
1
JPA
2003-09-14
Japanese Open & Masters Bench Press Championships
Open
523.6
171.79
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Open & Masters Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.3
Bench
523.6
GLP
92.43
1
IPF
2002-12-05
World Bench Press Championships
Open
496
165.81
Location
Luxembourg
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
158.7
Bench
-496
-496
496
496
GLP
89.77
1
AsianPF
2002-08-20
Asian Bench Press Championships
Juniors
485
159.91
Location
India
Competition
Asian Bench Press Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
162
Bench
380.3
485
-502.7
485
GLP
86.18
2
JPA
2002-06-29
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
496
163.04
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
162.8
Bench
496
GLP
87.77
1
JPA
2002-01-23
Japanese Open/Masters Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
407.9
134.95
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Open/Masters Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
161.2
Bench
385.8
407.9
-418.9
407.9
GLP
99.3
1
JPA
2001-09-02
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
402.3
132.36
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
162.6
Bench
385.8
402.3
-407.9
402.3
GLP
97.5
2
JPA
2001-09-01
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
440.9
145.35
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
162.1
Bench
413.4
429.9
440.9
-451.9
440.9
GLP
78.32
Milos Sarcev and Jay Cutler Talk Big Ramy’s Future: ‘He’s 100% Not Doing 2023 Mr. Olympia’
Attention is quickly shifting to Men’s Open contenders expected to push each other at the next Mr. Olympia contest. In a recent Cutler Cast episode, Milos Sarcev discussed Samson Dauda’s confidence levels and laid out whether or not Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay plans to compete in November.
The bodybuilding world has seen plenty of notable changes in the league lately. Last December, mass monster Elssbiay was unable to repeat as champion. Instead, fans were treated to a three-man battle between Nick Walker, Derek Lunsford, and Hadi Choopan.
‘The Persian Wolf’ eventually won the title, which sent shockwaves through the community considering he used to compete as a 212 bodybuilder. Meanwhile, Big Ramy dropped gold and left Sin City in fifth place. He later committed to his career and assured fans he wouldn’t retire.
In March, the 35th Arnold Classic took place. Walker entered the contest as the highest-ranking Olympian. However, he was denied gold after Samson Dauda delivered the best package of his career. While some fans took issue with the outcome, Walker regretfully accepted his runner-up finish. As for Big Ramy, he brought a stellar look but was awarded fourth place.
Sarcev has been open about his progress with Samson Dauda. In preparation for the Arnold Classic, Sarcev revealed that Dauda incorporated trenbolone for the first time during contest prep, which seemingly paid off. As a result of the victory, Dauda emerged as a top threat to Choopan’s title at 2023 Mr. Olympia.
Milos Sarcev Highly Doubts Big Ramy Will Compete at 2023 Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler Says His ‘Arms Are Suffering’
Speculation about Big Ramy competing in November continues to dominate online discussions. Sarcev was the latest figurehead to suggest he sit out the November contest.
“He’s not big big Ramy, right? It’s not 3X it’s just XL, obviously, he’s probably not training and doing supplementation and everything. He looked great still. But we expect an ultimate freak, so Big Ramy would usually dominate the group of people if he steps on the stage. With five or six people he’d be the biggest one. I mean, he didn’t dominate. Samson was right there just as big or bigger.”
In a recent The Menace podcast, head judge Steve Weinberger made a special appearance. He explained that it would be best for Big Ramy and the longevity of his career to sit out of Mr. Olympia this year. Given that Ramy’s stem cell treatment can take up to six months to show results, perhaps the time away from the stage would revitalize his physique.
“Steve Weinberger said in a recent interview that he would want him to rest and have a good off-season to regain the muscle that he has lost due to those injuries, whatever. We won’t admit it or not. There is still – triceps is still not exactly. The back, shoulders, not exactly like they used to be. He’s 38 years old,” said Sarcev.
“The arms seem to be suffering a little bit right,” specified Cutler.
“Ramy? No 100% [he’s not doing the Olympia],” Milos Sarcev suspected.
Sarcev: ‘Complete Samson Dauda Believes He Can Beat All the Guys at 2023 Mr. Olympia’
According to Sarcev, Samson Dauda just started his Mr. Olympia prep.
“Samson has a complete package, like overall, he’s so impressive. I mean he’s 300-something pounds. He was not as heavy as normally because we took time off, rested, and everything. He’s just starting his Olympia prep. The combination of size, width, thickness, the shape, you know Samson has it and everybody… he’s going to be a problem. He is now equally motivated and confident like Nick would be, yeah, he could beat all the guys,” said Milos Sarcev.
When discussing Duada’s possible weaknesses, Sarcev suggested that he mainly needed to work on his back. Recently, Dauda appeared in a Muscular Development interview, mentioning that he could defeat Lunsford and Choopan with added detail from behind.
“It’s not a weakness, but we need to improve still width and thickness of the back. Because back shots… I don’t believe shows are won from the back, but it’s major. So, that’s the comments that he needed. Before he needed a little bit more width in the shoulders, now he has that. Nobody mentions it. He needs to be wider. Let’s say conditioning to be at that level of super hard condition guys like Derek from the back, Hadi from the front, some of those guys… to match that conditioning,” Sarcev explained.
Cutler argued shows are no longer won from the rear and said he didn’t have the best back during his respective career.
“Shows aren’t won from the back, but if you have a whole lot of other stuff, that’s what shows are won from. Listen, I probably didn’t have the best back of everyone, but obviously, I was wide. But, condition-wise, whatever, I still had a lot of other poses right,” added Jay Cutler.
In addition to Cutler and Sarcev, athletes rep Bob Cicherillo has made steady podcast appearances to lay out his thoughts on the upcoming 2023 Mr. Olympia show. Given Dauda’s impressive victory in Ohio, Bob predicted that he and Derek Lunsford are equal threats to Choopan later this year.
With the Mr. Olympia contest approaching in five months, fans are on the edge of their seats waiting to see what unfolds in the Men’s Open. Judging by Hadi Choopan’s physique updates, he is determined to defend his title at all costs.
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Watch the full video from the CutlerTV YouTube channel below:
Published: 1 June, 2023 | 3:05 PM EDT
Mark Zuckerberg Smokes Murph Workout of 100 Pull-Ups, 200 Push-Ups, 300 Sqauts and 2 Miles in Les than 40 Min
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook and Meta, is on a mission to live a more active lifestyle. In a recent Facebook post, the social media mogul celebrated Memorial Day with a brutal workout challenge that consisted of two miles of running, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, and 300 squats while wearing a 20-pound vest.
In honor of the soldiers who gave their lives for the United States, Zuckerberg pushed himself with a famous circuit known as the ‘Murph challenge.’ This demanding workout was created by Lt Murphy, a Navy SEAL that died in Afghanistan. Murphy was a Medal of Honor recipient, a distinction he earned following his involvement in the Vietnam War.
As of late, Zuckerberg has made it a point to focus on his health and well-being. He managed to complete the Murph challenge in 39 minutes and 58 seconds. However, he mentioned that his daughter also took part in a quarter-Murph without the weighted vest. Mark joined her and completed the exercise challenge in just 15 minutes.
Competed in my first jiu jitsu tournament and won some medals ?? for the Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu team. Thanks to Dave Camarillo, Khai Wu, and James Terry for training me!
Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Saturday, May 6, 2023
Zuckerberg isn’t the only social media giant keen on transforming his build. Elon Musk, who owns Twitter, Space X, and several other entities, recently decided it was time to get in shape. In August, Musk revealed that he was able to lose over 20 pounds thanks to regular exercise and periodic fasting.
Check Out Mark Zuckerberg’s Brutal 40-Min ‘Murph’ Training Challenge
Despite a busy schedule, Zuckerberg is determined to make time for a more active lifestyle.
“I try to do the Murph challenge with the girls every Memorial Day as a tradition to honor those who defended us. One of Lt Murphy’s favorite workouts was running a mile, then doing 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 squats, and then running another mile — all while wearing a 20lb weighted pack. This year I got it done in 39:58. The girls did a quarter-Murph (unweighted) in 15 mins!” Mark Zuckerberg shared via Facebook.
The Murph challenge has undoubtedly gained popularity over the past few years. CrossFit sensation Lee Davis managed to set an unofficial world record after completing 16 rounds of the Murph challenge. In a 24-hour period, Davis ran an incredible 32 miles and completed 1,600 pull-ups, 3,200 sit-ups, and 4,800 squats.
I try to do the Murph challenge with the girls every Memorial Day as a tradition to honor those who defended us. One of…
Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Monday, May 29, 2023
In addition to Zuckerberg and Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has committed to his health and longevity. At 57 years old, Bezos looks to be in the best shape of his life. Bezos made it clear that he’s improved by leaps and bounds due to his fitness trainer Wesley Okerson, who is known for coaching high-profile actors like Gerard Butler and Tom Cruise.
Mark Zuckerberg / Facebook
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In addition to Zuckerberg’s latest Murph challenge, he continues to stay active. Whether it’s a jiu-jitsu tournament or weightlifting, the creator of Facebook doesn’t shy away from testing his physical limits.
Published: 1 June, 2023 | 11:32 AM EDT
Jeremy Buendia Looks Jacked in Recent Physique Update, Crushes a Push-Day Workout
Four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion Jeremy Buendia is ready to rock the stage again. The 32-year-old will make his competitive comeback at the 2023 Olympia. The event is set to take place from Nov. 2 to 5 in Orlando, FL.
Buendia is a pioneer and one of the most accomplished competitors of the IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique division. He earned his pro card in 2013, the year when the Men’s Physique division was incorporated into the Olympia competition. Buendia returned to the drawing board after a runner-up finish at the 2013 Olympia and came back stronger the following year.
He dethroned the champ Mark Anthony Wingson to secure a victory at the 2014 Olympia and went on a dominant run that saw him defend the top spot at the 2015, 2016, and 2017 Olympia. Buendia last competed at the 2018 Olympia, where he finished second.
The 32-year-old never stopped working and teased a comeback multiple times during a long hiatus. However, the prospects of him competing were put on ice on each one of those occasions.
Having got the fire back in his belly, the California native announced his return a few weeks ago. As a former Olympia champion, Buendia holds a lifetime invitation to compete at Olympia, and he will use this benefit to grace the stage again in 2023.
Buendia will routinely post his workouts on YouTube to keep his fans updated on the progress. Recently, he went through a chest, shoulders, and triceps workout and posted the video on his YouTube channel. So let’s check out how the former champ is gearing up his off-season training to make a solid comeback.
Jeremy Buendia goes through a push-day workout
Buendia shared his thoughts on what prompted him to make a comeback. He also spoke on the plan of action to ease his way into hard training.
“Took some time to mentally prepare myself to get to where I need to be to be back at this point where I can do the prep and be competitive again. I’m back there now. I like to really warm up as good as possible before I jump into heavier weights, and I really gotta check my ego during this prep. I know I’m gonna start feeling good and getting really strong again but making sure that I look smart and prevent injury. One bad rep, and it puts this whole prep to an end.”
With that, he warmed up his muscles sufficiently and jumped into his intense workout.
Incline Dumbbell Press
Buendia kicked off the workout with the incline dumbbell press. This variation of the dumbbell chest press emphasizes the upper pecs (sternal head of the pectoralis major muscles) and imparts a fuller look to the chest. Buendia pushed through several sets using incrementally heavier weights and moved on to the next exercise.
Cable Crossover
For most people, it is just another pump-inducing chest exercise that makes for a perfect finisher. However, cable crossover is a lot more than that. According to an ACE-sponsored study, cable crossover is the third most effective exercise for pectoral muscle activation (after bench press and pec deck flyes). (3) It helps increase the adduction strength of the upper body and helps bring about hypertrophy.
The four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion utilized this as his second training exercise. He added more stimulus to the pectoral muscles before taking up the next exercise in the routine. While speaking about how the competitive scene has evolved in his absence, Buendia said:
“The divisions have evolved a lot. I’m well aware of that. I can’t bring the same physique I had in 2017-2018 to the Olympia stage and expect to place well. The division’s gotten bigger; it’s gotten better. The guys are really good. I’m gonna give them all the respect in the world… But all I know is I am better now than I was in the past. I’m a lot bigger, I’m working harder, and I’ve got my eyes set on November. We’re going after it; no backing down. Nobody outworks me,” Buendia said about his competition after cranking out a solid set.
Smith Machine Bench Press
The bench press is the king of upper body exercises when it comes to strength and muscle gain. Very few exercises come even remotely close to the benefits this exercise offers in terms of pushing strength gain. Employing a Smith machine for the exercise eliminates the need to control the weight and enables the person to focus more on the target muscles.
Buendia cranked out some heavy sets of Smith machine bench presses and shed light on his recovery methods.
“I’m getting massage therapy, soft tissue therapy twice a week. Chiropractic work twice a month, depending on how I am feeling. Now I will probably start going to a senior physical therapist…”
Following the Smith machine bench press, Buendia took to another flying movement.
Pec Deck Fly
Buendia performed pec deck flyes next to isolate the pectoral muscles. Performing the exercises unilaterally helps remove strength imbalances and achieve complete development. He did the last few reps of every set unilaterally and went on to do a little bit of shoulder work next.
Single-Arm Cable Lateral Raise
Cable machines keep the muscles under tension throughout the range of motion, bringing about muscle hypertrophy more effectively. (1) Buendia performed the single arm cable lateral raises next to work the medial deltoids. He maintained a controlled pace and utilized a full range of motion to make the muscles work optimally.
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Buendia took to this free weight variation of the previous exercise to fire up the medial delts further and cranked out solid sets.
Cable Triceps Pushdown
Triceps pushdowns work the triceps muscle from a neutral position and stimulate all three triceps heads. It is one of the most common tricep exercises in gyms around the world. Buendia pushed through a few sets of the exercise with slow and controlled movements to pump the triceps and jumped into the day’s final exercise.
Close-Grip Push-up
The good ol’ push-up is the simplest yet among the most effective upper body strength exercises. It does not require any setup and can be done anywhere. Your hands are placed close together in the close-grip push-up variation. This puts far more emphasis on the triceps and the center of the chest than most other push-up variations (Similar to the close-grip bench press). (4)
Buendia wrapped up the training session with a few sets of close-grip push-ups executed with perfect form.
Overall, the workout consisted of the following exercises:
The returning former champ looks stage ready in his recent physique update
It’s been four weeks since Buendia started his Olympia prep. The diet and training routine has started showing results as the four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion now prepares to capture the title again. In a short video posted on Buendia’s Instagram account, he flaunted his sculpted physique.
Although only the upper half of his body is seen in the video, it is enough to deduce that Buendia is clearly on the way to bringing an impressive package on stage. The broad shoulder, fuller chest, and wide back tapering down into a narrow midsection appear to have the perfect aesthetic package. You can see the video below:
“4 weeks back on my diet complete ??
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Looking forward to a cheat meal tonight…any guesses what I’m gonna eat?” The caption to Jeremy Buendia’s post read.
Professional sports are evolving faster than ever due to the advent of technology, training methods, and vast stores of knowledge. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the old guard to fend off the hungry up-and-coming talent, especially after long layoffs. It will be a rare and extraordinary achievement if Buendia can turn the clock back and emerge victoriously at the 2023 Olympia.
You can watch the full workout video here, courtesy of Buendia’s YouTube channel:
References:
Are Free Weights Better Than Machines for Strength Training? (Author – Lauren Bedosky)
Bench Press Ultimate Guide: Muscles Worked, How-To, Benefits, and Alternatives (Author – Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine)
Top Three Most Effective Chest Exercises [Authors – Whitnee Schanke (B.S.), John P. Porcari (PH.D.), Emmanuel Felix (PH.D.), Charles Hendrix (M.S. ED.), Carl Foster (PH.D.)]
Close Grip Push Up: How To Do, Muscle Worked, Benefits
Published: 1 June, 2023 | 11:08 AM EDT
Gym Bros Ripped Online By Fans After Risking Their Lives For Gym Stunt
Social media provides aspiring influencers with one of the fastest ways to grow their following and build an audience. In a recent Instagram video, two gym bros were trashed by fans online after they attempted to shoulder press a heavy barbell together that almost caused serious injuries.
There is no shortage of people doing crazy things online in hopes of going viral. While some engage in hilarious pranks or amazing feats, others are willing to push the boundary for attaining fame. Fitness sensation Liver King found popularity by eating raw meat and performing insane workouts. On the other hand, influencer Joey Swoll made a name for himself by leading the charge against the rise in toxic gym culture over the last few years.
In June 2022, a female TikToker made headlines after confronting a gym worker in an angry tirade for allegedly staring at her while she stripped down to a sports bra. She lost her gym membership for falsely accusing the worker of being a pervert. Then, she received a fiery message from Swoll where he told her to reflect on her behavior and do better.
A female TikToker named Alice Elizabeth left her fellow male gym-goers stunned with her incredible strength in July 2022. Elizabeth casually walked up to a heavy barbell and pulled off a 120-kg (264.5-lb) deadlift for six reps, leaving the other gym-goers in awe of what they witnessed.
Zach Charlesworth, a college student from Montreal, got pranked into competing at a bodybuilding competition by his friends last September. He was misled into believing they would go swimming but ended up on stage next to the Men’s Physique contenders at the Montreal Summum Classic.
In a different situation, a female TikToker uploaded a clip mocking other gym members for grunting too loudly while lifting heavy weights. Swoll hit back at the woman for her offensive message and advised her to help make gyms a safe space for everyone.
Gym Stunt / Instagram
Swoll took issue with Jessica Fernandez, a TikToker who hurled insults at a man for glancing in her direction and offering help earlier this year. Fernandez later admitted she was in the wrong for trying to label the guy a creep and issued an apology for the behavior.
TikTok user Newas Sharif was admiring his gains in the training room when he flexed too hard and ended up falling face first into a mirror. The incident resulted in Sharif suffering from a broken nose three months ago. The latest influencers to test their luck on camera were a couple of gym bros who were aiming to pull off an unconventional lift.
Gym Bros flamed online after risking their lives for a gym debacle
In a recent Instagram post, two gym bros were torn online after putting their lives at risk for a failed gym stunt.
The duo tried to shoulder press a heavy barbell together. However, the bar came crashing down on them and knocked them to the ground. Even the cameraman fell down from the incident presumably in shock.
Reactions came flooding in with many expressing their disapproval of the stunt.
“No hospital? Try again! Want to see them hurt,” wrote one user.
“Good… well deserved,” commented another.
A user chimed in, “Stop f*cking around in the gym for TikTok.”
“What brand of stupid did they sprinkle in their protien this morning?” asked another.
“I broke my hip just watching this,” commented one.
“When u a *etard,” weighed in another.
“Thats too bad I was hoping atleast one got seriously injured,” commented a user.
Two months ago, an online trend caught the attention of the fitness community after TikTokers suggested incorporating Pedigree dog food into their diets to bump up their overall daily protein intake. The user who started the trend eventually came clean about the prank and pleaded with the public not to eat dog food for protein.
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The latest video shows that gym stunts are alive and well in the fitness community. Fortunately, the gym bros don’t appear to have been seriously injured as a result of the crazy incident.
Published: 31 May, 2023 | 6:45 PM EDT
Nick Walker on Leg Training for Gains and Chasing the Pump: “Embrace the Suffering”
Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is eying his next competition taking place in November at 2023 Mr. Olympia. In a recent Going Deep Podcast, Walker discussed leg training, chasing the pump, and the importance of embracing suffering during contest preps.
“People need to understand when you’re suffering, you’re hungry, you’re tired, your strength goes down, you’re in a good spot, it’s a good thing,” Walker shared.
Over the last three years, Nick Walker’s presence in the IFBB Pro League was impossible to ignore. In 2021, he secured consecutive victories at the New York Pro and Arnold Classic. With an imposing combination of muscle density and conditioning, Walker quickly found himself in the top five at his first Mr. Olympia contest.
Following the success, Walker laid out goals for his 2022 season, which included adding size and trimming down his waistline. He opted out of the Arnold Classic won by Brandon Curry to focus on improvements for bodybuilding’s biggest show of the year. Ultimately, the 2022 Olympia event was won by Hadi Choopan, though Walker once again proved himself in third place.
Unlike his rival Derek Lunsford, who chose to stay on the sidelines after the Las Vegas show, Walker entered the 2023 Arnold Classic on short notice. He was denied the title by Samson Dauda in a close-fought battle. In spite of the setback, Walker is fully committed to bringing his best when he returns to the stage in less than six months.
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Nick Walker ‘Embraces Suffering’ in 2023 Off-Season, Talks Chasing the Pump & Leg Training
Walker reflected on his average rep count during leg workouts and looked back on a tough training session.
“Yes 12-15 reps on leg exercises,” Walker shared. “He didn’t give zero fuc*s. He just ran me through it very very hard. I remember our first actual exercise was a superset of banded leg press and then walking lunges. I could have been done after that, I’m going to be honest, I’m like I’m good.
And then he’s like okay time for hacks. I’m like what? Then we move to hacks and he’s like okay time to move to – I’m like what the fuc*? I went home woke up the next day and felt like I was legit hit by a school bus, so that was fun I enjoyed it. But then I kept coming back every week. People wanted to train legs with us and then we would put them through it and make them throw up.”
As for intensity, Walker explained that he used to train to near failure, but nowadays prefers to stop the movement once he feels an adequate pump.
“I like to think I will stop like as soon as that rep you know you hit, you’re like, ‘Whoa that’s the one.’ Then I kind of rack it,” explained Walker. “Yeah, I normally would get that feeling pause at the top and keep you know… I think that benefits, yes, do I think it helped me get to where I am today? Yes. Do I think I need to do it now? No. I don’t.”
“When I think rest and reserve, I’m honestly not going to be like oh I did like three. No, I’m going to be like, oh I left like one or two in the tank, something like that. It’s like, yeah, as skilled as I believe I am, you want me to believe I did a three r and r? I don’t really fuc*ing know that shit man.”
While it may surprise his audience, Walker believes suffering is an essential ingredient to future success. He added that when he’s struggling with strength, hunger, or energy levels, that’s typically an indicator that he’s losing body fat and getting peeled.
“It’s working [if I’m suffering] that means I’m getting peeled. Then things are going to plan,” said Walker. “Obviously there’s levels but when you’re suffering that hard – you don’t want to do – you’re tired, you’re suffering, you don’t want to get out of bed. That 315 squat last week feels like 600 pounds this week, it’s fuc*ing okay. It’s part of what it is. You have to be so mentally strong that you have to realize that this is part of it. This is what it is. Look at yourself in the mirror.”
“People think they get so caught up in losing muscle, that’s fine, but how do you look? Are you getting peeled? If so, then it’s okay. If you have a good coach, he’s going to know when to give you food again, when to pull. You just have to shut the fuc* up, do as your told and listen and embrace the suffering. A lot of people lack that, embracing.
I embrace this shit I fuc*ing love it. I complain a little bit but at the end of the day, that’s the part I know where it’s fuc*ing go time. I work even harder the more I suffer. That’s when things really start to move. And for me, I want that shit to happen faster now. So I’m going to work even harder to make it happen faster,” said Nick Walker.
This isn’t the first time Walker’s passion and mentality toward the sport was brought up. In a recent The Truth Podcast, Fouad Abiad and coach Hany Rambod laid out why Walker has been so successful at a young age. They stressed that Walker lives bodybuilding 24/7 and his commitment to the sport is unrivaled.
Walker is determined to endure the pain necessary to claim a Mr. Olympia title. As the winner of the Olympia People’s Champ Award last year, he has a strong chance of pushing Choopan at the upcoming contest.
Check out the full video below from the Going Deep Podcast:
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Published: 31 May, 2023 | 3:05 PM EDT
Iain Valliere & Hassan Mostafa Show Off Peeled Updates Before 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow
The bodybuilding season is in full swing as competitors have until October 9 to earn a Mr. Olympia invitation. In a pair of Instagram posts, Iain Valliere and Hassan Mostafa showed off their latest progress just days before competing at this weekend’s 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow.
As a Men’s Open talent, Iain Valliere quickly garnered attention in the league courtesy of his dry conditioning and wide back. Last year, Valliere earned his Mr. Olympia invite following an intense battle with fellow standout Antoine Vaillant at the 2022 Vancouver Pro.
Holding on to 280 pounds, Valliere targeted his best look at last year’s Mr. Olympia but was met with heavy resistance in 11th place. In the aftermath, Valliere was open about his performance and said problems with sodium contributed to the lackluster showing. Nevertheless, Valliere made it clear he would come back stronger.
With improvements being his number one priority, Valliere has taken measures in the gym, such as reintroducing deadlifts into his workout routine. He also rejoined his former coach Matt Jansen, who is responsible for training a host of top-tier athletes some of which include Nick Walker, Shaun Clarida, and Quinton Eriya.
If Valliere wants to earn his 2023 Mr. Olympia invite, he’ll need to get past Hassan Mostafa this weekend. Mostafa is riding momentum following a successful season last year. He earned back-to-back first-place finishes at the 2022 Orlando Pro and Puerto Rico Pro.
Before getting the chance to step on the Olympia stage, Mostafa was forced to withdraw due to a health scare. He told fans that another prep could have caused further damage to his kidneys so he didn’t want to risk his wellbeing. While he wasn’t able to perform at Olympia last December, Hassan plans to make up for lost time this year if he earns his qualification.
Iain Valliere and Hassan Mostafa Look Absolutely Shredded Days from 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow This Weekend
In two posts, Valliere updated fans on his current condition less than a week before taking to the stage. Given his hardness and muscle detail, many fans have labeled Valliere the frontrunner this weekend. He enters the 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow as the highest-raking Olympian.
Mostafa continues to improve year to year. Given his success in 2022, the bodybuilding community wouldn’t be surprised if Mostafa secured the win. Considering his vascularity and detail, it appears the show in Toronto will come down to who brings the best balance of conditioning and symmetry.
Aside from training, both men have kept followers updated on their nutrition. Last week, Valliere shared a shredding diet he’s using to bring his best package possible to his home country. It consisted of six meals, which were all high in protein.
Whether it’s the off-season or Ramadan, Hassan is solely dedicated to improving as a bodybuilder. He’s also working with Chad Nicholls, a bodybuilding coach who trained legends like eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman and two-time winner Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay.
RELATED: Bodybuilder Hassan Mostafa Shares Killer Quads Workout
With the 2023 Mr. Olympia show in less than six months, athletes are focused on prepping for the event or qualifying. Should Hassan Mostafa or Iain Valliere earn their invite this weekend, they will have a shot at knocking Hadi Choopan off the throne in November.
Published: 31 May, 2023 | 11:46 AM EDT
Powerlifter Austin Perkins (75KG) Sets a 305-kg (672.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record
Guess who’s back and stronger than ever? It’s none other than Austin Perkins. Known for his incredible powerlifting prowess, Austin faced a setback in 2020 when he underwent surgery for a hernia. Since then, his progress has slowed down. But now, he’s making a remarkable comeback, defying all odds and showcasing his enhanced strength. Get ready to witness Austin Perkins unleash his powerlifting prowess once again. In his recent appearance at the 2023 USAPL P3 Grand Prix in Dallas, Texas, proved to be his greatest performance yet. He competed in the raw 75-kilogram weight class and set a new All-Time Squat World Record of 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds).
Having competed in the raw division, Austin Perkins was only allowed to utilize a lifting belt and knee sleeves for his squat. However, these supportive pieces of equipment were enough for him to set a new All-Time World Record.
Austin Perkins weighed in at 73.9 kilograms (162.9 pounds) for the 2023 USAPal P3 Grand Prix. In addition, apart from setting a new Squat World Record, Austin also set new competition PRs in every event. So, it was evidently a very successful outing for him.
The previous Raw Squat All-Time World Record was held by the legendary Taylor Atwood, who lifted 303 kilograms (668 pounds) at the 2021 USAPL Raw Nationals.
Austin Perkins’ Full Performance
Squat
280 kilograms (617.3 pounds)
295 kilograms (650.4 pounds)
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds) — U75KG All-Time World Record & Competition PR
“To cap things off, this was the most confident on squat I had been ever. There was not any unknown variables come meet day which I loved.”
Watch Austin Perkins’ squat here:
Related: Powerlifter Reece Fullwood (125KG) Sets 412.5-kg (909.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record
Bench Press
175 kilograms (385.8 pounds)
185 kilograms (408.9 pounds)
195 kilograms (429.9 pounds) — Competition PR
“Had a little elbow hiccup about a month and a half out, but we got it under control.”
Watch Austin Perkins’ bench press here:
Deadlift
285 kilograms (628.3 pounds)
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
325 kilograms (716.5 pounds) — Competition PR
“Deadlift honestly just feels like we don’t have a ceiling at the moment so I’m excited to see how that goes leading into Nats!”
Total — 825 kilograms (1,818.8 pounds) — Competition PR
Watch Austin Perkins’ deadlift here:
Related: Powerlifter Russel Orhii Scores a Huge 337.5-kg (744-lb) Raw Squat Two-Rep PR
Austin Perkins’ Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
661.4
413.4
661.4
1763.7
585.7
Single-ply
727.5
440.9
727.5
1774.7
588.33
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USAPL
2022-12-10
Virginia Pro
MR-Jr
1708.6
566.1
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia Pro
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
160.8
Squat
606.3
633.8
-661.4
633.8
Bench
402.3
-413.4
413.4
413.4
Deadlift
617.3
661.4
-716.5
661.4
GLP
114.63
1
USAPL
2022-08-06
UBU Expo – Phoenix
MR-O
1741.6
579.43
Location
USA-AZ
Competition
UBU Expo – Phoenix
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
159.8
Squat
595.2
622.8
644.9
644.9
Bench
369.3
385.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
617.3
655.9
700
700
GLP
117.22
1
USAPL
2021-12-04
Virginia Pro
MR-Jr
1719.6
568.73
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia Pro
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
161.3
Squat
589.7
622.8
644.9
644.9
Bench
363.8
385.8
-407.9
385.8
Deadlift
622.8
661.4
688.9
688.9
GLP
115.2
2
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1697.6
559.98
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.9
Squat
606.3
639.3
-650.4
639.3
Bench
363.8
380.3
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
628.3
650.4
661.4
661.4
GLP
113.49
2
USAPL
2021-06-14
Equipped Nationals
M-O
1752.7
583.53
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Equipped Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.7
Squat
683.4
705.5
-723.1
705.5
Bench
-396.8
413.4
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
606.3
-628.3
-628.3
606.3
GLP
99.92
1
USAPL
2021-04-08
Collegiate and Junior Nationals
M-C
1774.7
582.03
Location
USA-LA
Competition
Collegiate and Junior Nationals
Division
M-C
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
183
Weight
163.4
Squat
727.5
-771.6
-771.6
727.5
Bench
352.7
374.8
385.8
385.8
Deadlift
628.3
661.4
-684.5
661.4
GLP
99.67
G
USAPL
2020-11-14
Warrior Collegiate Open
MR-G
1763.7
585.7
Location
USA-NE
Competition
Warrior Collegiate Open
Division
MR-G
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Squat
600.8
628.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
-358.3
374.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
628.3
672.4
705.5
705.5
GLP
118.53
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1670
552.52
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.2
Squat
573.2
606.3
628.3
628.3
Bench
336.2
358.3
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
606.3
650.4
672.4
672.4
GLP
111.91
2
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1670
552.52
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.2
Squat
573.2
606.3
628.3
628.3
Bench
336.2
358.3
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
606.3
650.4
672.4
672.4
GLP
111.91
1
IPF
2019-07-22
University Powerlifting Cup
Open
1625.9
540.28
Location
Estonia
Competition
University Powerlifting Cup
Division
Open
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.1
Squat
573.2
595.2
606.3
606.3
Bench
319.7
341.7
-363.8
341.7
Deadlift
595.2
633.8
677.9
677.9
GLP
109.33
1
USAPL
2019-05-10
Open Nationals
M-Jr
1769.2
588.33
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
M-Jr
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Squat
661.4
694.5
705.5
705.5
Bench
385.8
407.9
424.4
424.4
Deadlift
600.8
622.8
639.3
639.3
GLP
100.74
1
USAPL
2019-05-10
Open Nationals
M-O
1769.2
588.33
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Squat
661.4
694.5
705.5
705.5
Bench
385.8
407.9
424.4
424.4
Deadlift
600.8
622.8
639.3
639.3
GLP
100.74
1
USAPL
2019-04-12
Collegiate Nationals
M-C
1725.1
576.06
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Collegiate Nationals
Division
M-C
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159
Squat
661.4
683.4
-700
683.4
Bench
385.8
402.3
413.4
413.4
Deadlift
573.2
595.2
628.3
628.3
GLP
98.64
1
USAPL
2019-02-02
Nebraska Collegiate State Championships
MR-C
1517.9
506.39
Location
USA-NE
Competition
Nebraska Collegiate State Championships
Division
MR-C
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.2
Squat
529.1
565.5
585.3
585.3
Bench
308.6
319.7
-331.8
319.7
Deadlift
573.2
584.2
612.9
612.9
GLP
102.38
1
USAPL
2018-10-20
Milwaukee Collegiate Cup
MR-O
1477.1
496.02
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Milwaukee Collegiate Cup
Division
MR-O
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
157.6
Squat
507.1
534.6
545.6
545.6
Bench
308.6
325.2
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
584.2
600.8
600.8
GLP
100.14
2
USAPL
2018-04-19
Collegiate Nationals
M-C
1581.8
531.18
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Collegiate Nationals
Division
M-C
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
157.6
Squat
600.8
639.3
-666.9
639.3
Bench
341.7
-358.3
358.3
358.3
Deadlift
562.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
GLP
90.95
2
IPF
2017-08-28
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
1504.7
511.05
Location
USA
Competition
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
155
Squat
529.1
556.7
567.7
567.7
Bench
319.7
341.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
540.1
573.2
-611.8
573.2
GLP
87.48
1
USAPL
2017-03-29
High School Raw & Equipped Nationals
M-TJ
1460.6
497.89
Location
USA-PA
Competition
High School Raw & Equipped Nationals
Division
M-TJ
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
154.2
Squat
512.6
551.2
-578.7
551.2
Bench
264.6
-325.2
325.2
325.2
Deadlift
534.6
573.2
584.2
584.2
GLP
85.22
1
USAPL
2017-01-21
North Mississippi Championships
M-T2
1377.9
467.17
Location
USA-MS
Competition
North Mississippi Championships
Division
M-T2
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
155.4
Squat
501.6
512.6
540.1
540.1
Bench
253.5
275.6
286.6
286.6
Deadlift
501.6
518.1
551.2
551.2
GLP
79.97
3
USAPL
2016-04-01
High School Nationals
M-V
1322.8
465.97
Location
USA-FL
Competition
High School Nationals
Division
M-V
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
148.8
Weight
147.3
Squat
-501.6
507.1
-518.1
507.1
Bench
242.5
264.6
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
496
512.6
523.6
523.6
GLP
79.68
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
North MS Championships
M-HS
1267.7
451.54
Location
USA-MS
Competition
North MS Championships
Division
M-HS
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
145.5
Weight
145.1
Squat
474
501.6
-518.1
501.6
Bench
226
242.5
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
485
501.6
512.6
512.6
GLP
77.18
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Austin Perkins started competing in powerlifting when he was just 16-years-old, with his first appearance coming at the 2016 USAPL North MS Championships. So, he already has over six years of experience. During this time, Austin has taken part in 22 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and came out victorious on 15 occasions.
In addition to all his wins, Austin Perkins has now secured his first Squat All-Time World Record. Apart from it being an incredible achievement, this record has also further cemented his motivation to succeed in the sport. So, he will now continue preparing for the 2023 USAPL Raw Nationals, which will take place from September 14-17, in Memphis, TN.
Published: 31 May, 2023 | 10:14 AM EDT
Larry Wheels Crushes 150-Lb Incline Dumbbell Shoulder Presses & Shares Shredded Update
Popular fitness personality Larry Wheels first made a name for himself with insane powerlifting strength. As of late, he’s aiming to transition into competitive bodybuilding in the Classic Physique division. In a recent Instagram post, Wheels showed off his ripped physique and crushed a heavy set of 150-pound incline dumbbell shoulder presses for 20 reps.
Larry Wheels made headlines for setting the world record of 2,275 pounds (squat, bench, and deadlift) without wraps in the 275-pound weight division. He manages to showcase an incredible physique in addition to unreal strength. While competing as a powerlifter, he tested the waters in bodybuilding and came out on top of his amateur debut at the 2018 NPC Gold Coast Muscle Classic.
Wheels decided to step away from strength-based sports and quit steroids after suffering a back injury months ago. Since he had been using gear for about a decade, he could not quit completely and decided to use TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) instead.
In the meantime, Wheels smashed a mega set of 200-pound (90.7-kg) dumbbell bench press for three reps in a collaborative training session with IFBB Pro Joe Mackey. Mackey enlisted Wheels’ help on his journey of pulling a 1,000-pound deadlift.
Larry Wheels announced his move to bodybuilding with hopes of performing in Classic Physique earlier this year. He believes he already has enough size to be competitive in the category though chose not to participate in the Open class due to health concerns. Following the 2023 Arnold Classic, Wheels received posing help from Open standouts William Bonac and Andrew Jacked.
The 28-year-old gave fans a look into his preparations with an impressive physique update. He lauded the reigning four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead for helping elevate the popularity of the division. Given his massive build, Wheels is confident he doesn’t need to put on more size or use more steroids to bring a pro-level look.
Larry Wheels looks ripped while crushing heavy incline dumbbell shoulder press
In his latest endeavor, Larry Wheels showed off his shredded physique while performing a massive set of 150-pound incline dumbbell shoulder press for 20 reps.
“150sx20! Been staying away from heavy squats and deadlifts in an attempt to make my waist smaller,” wrote Wheels.
Larry Wheels displayed his crazy bicep peak in a posing training session earlier this month. He also showed off his impressive frame by practicing the front lat spread pose in preparation for his highly-anticipated debut in bodybuilding.
RELATED: Video: Ronnie Coleman Compares His Lifts With Larry Wheels’ Heaviest Lifts
Wheels continues to improve in preparation for his foray into bodybuilding. If he brings the same gumption and grit he brought to powerlifting, fans expect an exciting spectacle when he finally steps on stage.
Published: 31 May, 2023 | 9:11 AM EDT