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Jay Cutler Details High-Protein Diet and Gives Update on Fit for 50 Physique Goal
Motivation is at an all-time high for Jay Cutler who is currently transforming his physique before turning 50. In a recent YouTube video on JayCutlerTV, the bodybuilding legend discussed his ambitions for 2023 and the high-protein diet he’s using to rebuild his body.
Jay Cutler was a proven force during his time as an active Men’s Open pro. He is well known in the community for his rivalry with eight-time Mr. Olympia winner Ronnie Coleman. In 2006, Cutler dethroned Coleman with a blend of conditioning and mass. After upsetting the long-standing champ, Cutler would eventually lose the title in 2008 to Dexter Jackson.
The following year (2009), Cutler became the only Men’s Open pro in history to regain a Mr. Olympia title that was lost. Retiring with four Sandow trophies, the Massachusetts native remains one of the sport’s most popular and visible ambassadors.
Late last year, Cutler’s physique update spurred comeback discussions online. He trained and posed in the company of fitness influencer Lexx Little. Shortly after the collaboration, Cutler had to inform his fans that a return to the sport was not a part of his agenda. Instead, he explained that he was transforming his body for a fit-for-50 challenge. Taking to another podcast, Cutler discussed his latest progress and the types of food he’s utilizing to get back in shape.
Jay Cutler Reveals Struggles of Fit-for-50 Goal: ‘There’s Holes in My Physique & Atrophy in Certain Areas’
Cutler believes muscle atrophy and ‘holes’ in his physique are preventing him from returning to guest pose. He shared that his legs, biceps, and lats are all areas where he’s struggling to regain volume.
“You know what, I’ll be honest, it’s motivating, so… we asked for – I asked people what motivates you to go to the gym, the simplest term is progress right? When you see your body changing that’s where you in a positive way, whether you’re losing weight or adding muscle or getting leaner,” said Jay Cutler. “It’s like you’re trying to prove things but the question is does this give me more motivation when people are like, ‘Are you doing the Masters?’ But it does not make me think, ‘Maybe I should do it.’ And I’ll be honest, that’s one thing about [me] I’m very transparent, I have no no no no intentions of getting on stage and competing.”
“Listen man, I would love to feel like I could get up there and guest pose at a contest but I don’t even think I could do that, no. Because I just, my body still has somehow can I say this… there’s some holes. There’s some holes in my physique that I feel are just biceps the legs are definitely smaller, atrophy in certain areas. The lats aren’t ever going to come back to what they were. For me, I think it’s just going to hurt it a little bit.”
According to Cutler, his biggest obstacle was consuming food during the height of his career. Despite the reservations about his physique, Cutler underlined that he’s happy with the way he looks today.
“As I lead into, I’m pretty much back on May 2nd. That’s when I kind of start this full push of this thing. And we got to get a physique update here pretty soon before I leave. I got to have to lock into a gym session at some point, I leave on, I think I leave next week.”
“My appetite is really good. That was my biggest fear is when you get a little older, people’s problem is, when they’re trying to get bigger, even these young kids; they don’t eat enough. Even you know, you have to eat a ton to stay at it right? So, I’m hoping that continues because if you remember and a lot of our viewers don’t actually know this, my biggest obstacle was the food when I was really big.”
“Sometimes it was obviously the anabolics I took too, right? Yeah, so, I think now doing it with a very very little help in that area it’s going to make it a lot better, I think my look is going to be a lot better. I’m happy with the way I look today. Yesterday I felt really good in the gym. Today, I’m going to get a good workout in.”
Cutler Talks High-Protein Focused Diet
Cutler mentioned that he’s tracking his food carefully and named chicken, steak, and bison as his protein sources.
“I ate good yesterday, that was one thing, I’m trying to stay on track keeping with the food. Like I said, the title of our last video was ‘I quit cardio,’ and it’s kind of true. In the comments people were like, ‘Dude you’re walking around the neighborhood,’ this was kind of stop-and-going because Capone was with us. At the same time, this is considered cardio right?”
“I’m focusing more on chicken and steak from Trifecta and bison and that kind of stuff,” added Cutler.
The last time Cutler took a closer look at nutrition he discussed the differences between bulking and lean-bulk diets. He shared that most people today outside of the bodybuilding industry desire a leaner body. To achieve this, Cutler emphasized the importance of setting realistic goals, overcoming challenges, and making recovery a priority.
Upon announcing his fit-for-50 goal, Cutler laid out a framework that he plans to follow. The four-time Mr. Olympia made it clear he’s exclusively using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) over more powerful compounds like Trenbolone.
RELATED: Bodybuilding Legend Jay Cutler Discusses The Rock & TRT: ‘I’ll Never Say It’s Not A Steroid’
Cutler will be in attendance at the 2023 Masters Olympia contest, which formally announced its roster last week. Fans look forward to seeing the results of Cutler’s physique transformation in the near future.
Watch the full video below from Jay Cutler’s YouTube channel:
Published: 4 May, 2023 | 11:27 AM EDT
Flex Lewis Shares Top 3 ‘Tried and Tested’ Movements for Better Triceps
Bodybuilding legend Flex Lewis continues to give back following a successful career in the IFBB Pro League. In a recent Instagram video, Lewis offered tips for building triceps with triceps pushdowns, seated pushdowns, and dumbbell skull crushers.
Lewis tested his talents as a Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competitor for over a decade. He rose to the top quickly, having earned the 212 Olympia title in 2012. He used his muscle detail and hardness as a weapon during his reign, which saw him earn a total of seven titles until 2018. While building his legacy, Lewis defeated mainstays in the category like Derek Lunsford, Kamal Elgargni, and Jose Raymond.
While he stopped competing following his final Olympia win, fans expected Lewis to switch to the Men’s Open class before calling it a career. There were rumors that he would receive a special invitation for the Mr. Olympia show, however, they never materialized. Last May, Lewis closed the door on his career once and for all and announced his retirement. Instead, Derek Lunsford received the special invite and earned second place in his Open debut at the 2022 Olympia.
While enjoying retirement, Lewis teased the possibility of competing in a recent Straight Outta the Lair podcast. Joined by Steve Kuclo, Lewis shared that a seven-figure price tag would lure him back on stage. In his latest undertaking, Lewis shared his go-to exercises for building sharper triceps.
Flex Lewis Shares How To Build Olympia-Level Triceps with Top 3 Favorite Movements
Lewis favors rope triceps pushdowns, seated pushdowns, and dumbbell skull crushers for building his triceps. He offered tips for each exercise which you can find below:
“This is my top three triceps movements: exercise number one, the tried and tested rope triceps pushdowns, I’m contracting the triceps at the very bottom as you can see I’m stretching it all out; controlling the weight past 90 degrees getting a full stretch at the top and getting a full stretch at the bottom. As I said, these are tried and tested these are better to grow the biceps.
I’m a big fan of mixing up reps with heavy weight as you can see on this second movement – with this second exercise the seated pushdown, I’ve changed my body to face the actual machine. As you can see here I’m pushing some serious weights along with some serious reps, try this along with some heavy reps next time.
Last of all is number three: the dumbbell skull crushers, I’m a big fan of these, I’ve been doing these since I was a teenager. If it’s not broke why fix it. Try these, the dumbbell skull crushers in your next workout,” Flex Lewis shared.
The 39-year-old has been open about life post-bodybuilding. He showed off his ripped physique in an update where he revealed major changes to his diet and training plan. At the time, Lewis was weighing 200 pounds and mentioned that his current goal was to pack on 10 or 15 pounds of muscle. To accomplish this objective, Lewis shared that he’s regularly consuming six meals daily.
Aside from ‘The Welsh Dragon,’ four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler also offers consistent training tips and techniques. The legend took to his YouTube channel in March to explain how he built an Olympia-caliber chest with just four exercises.
In retirement, Lewis continues to offer value to the bodybuilding community. Considering the muscle maturity and detail Flex Lewis displayed in his prime, fans can learn a lot from his technique breakdowns.
More Triceps Workout:
Published: 4 May, 2023 | 9:07 AM EDT
Larry Wheels Sporting Crazy Bicep Peak in Classic Physique Posing Before Big Debut
Fitness sensation Larry Wheels is working hard to make a splash in the world of bodybuilding. The powerlifting standout will don the posing trunks for an upcoming competition. In a recent Instagram story post, Wheels shared an impressive physique update before making his anticipated Classic Physique debut.
Larry Wheels first rose to prominence with jarring feats of strength as a world-record-holding powerlifter in 2017. Being a man of many talents, Wheels also competed in other fitness endeavors such as Strongman, bodybuilding, and arm wrestling. His potential in bodybuilding was evident from the start. He took home gold in the overall category in his amateur debut at the 2018 NPC Gold Coast Muscle Classic.
Wheels suffered a severe back injury in preparations for the 2022 Middle East’s Strongest Man last July. The setback motivated him to quit using steroids so he could turn his health around. Given his decade-long use of steroids, he could not go natural instantly and instead started using TRT (testosterone replacement therapy).
Earlier this year, Wheels crushed a huge set of 200-lb (90.7-kg) dumbbell bench press for three reps in a collaborative training session with IFBB Pro Joe Mackey. He followed it up with another shredded training update where he crushed 100-lb hammer curls for reps.
The 28-year-old left the fans stunned by pulling a huge set of 200-lb dumbbell bench presses for six reps recently. He improved his performance without any change in body weight or the TRT dosage. Then, he teamed up with strongman legend Eddie Hall for a brutal shoulder workout weeks later.
Looking ahead, Larry Wheels announced his switch to competitive bodybuilding as a Classic Physique competitor. He chose to go for the Classic division due to health concerns and longevity rather than putting on as much mass as possible in the Open. He enlisted the help of Men’s Open standouts William Bonac and Andrew Jacked to refine his posing abilities last month.
Larry Wheels boasts crazy bicep in Classic Physique posing prep ahead of debut
In a recent Instagram post, Larry Wheels looked ripped while hitting a pose in prep for his inaugural Classic Physique competition appearance.
Then, he performed the front lat spread pose in his Instagram story.
Instagram via @Larry Wheels
Larry Wheels revealed his ambitions to compete in the Classic Physique category last month. He was burned out from powerlifting and believes he already has a physique that could rival other talents without the use of any steroids except for TRT. He lauded four-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead for elevating the popularity of the division. While Larry isn’t targeting Olympia just yet, it could be on the cards depending on how things go.
RELATED: Larry Wheels Shows Off Downsized 114-kg (251-lb) Physique Using TRT
Wheels’ latest updates indicate a step in the right direction for his bodybuilding future. Fans will be excited to see how he compares on stage next to other Classic Physique competitors.
Published: 3 May, 2023 | 10:58 PM EDT
Liver King Looks Crazy Ripped After Being Natty for 120 Days
Influencer Liver King, AKA Brian Johnson, became the subject of controversy when he got exposed for lying about steroid use last year. He came clean about misleading his audience and promised to get off gear. In a recent post made on Instagram, Johnson shared a crazy ripped physique update after claiming he’s been off steroids for 120 days.
Liver King first gained attention for his monstrous build and antics online during the pandemic in 2021. He promotes the consumption of raw meat and a natural way of living based on the nine ancestral tenets. His videos of eating raw meat like liver, kidney, brain, and bull testicles went viral on multiple occasions. His unusual diet combined with his intense workouts quickly garnered a massive Instagram following of nearly 2 million and over 4.3 million on TikTok.
There was a ton of speculation about whether Johnson used steroids based on his muscle-bound frame. Johnson repeatedly denied the accusations in several media appearances and credited his health to his ancestral lifestyle. In November 2022, Derek of MPMD (More Plates More Dates) revealed Johnson had been lying about his steroid use. He showed leaked emails exposing Johnson’s steroid cycle and bloodwork. Following the reveal, Liver King admitted he took steroids in an apology video.
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan never bought Johnson’s claims. He went on the offensive against Johnson’s over-the-top gimmick and called on The Rock to come clean about his alleged use as well. Things didn’t seem to end there as Liver King’s former coach ‘Vigorous Steve’ pushed back on the apology. Derek expressed a similar sentiment and said there was more to the story than meets the eye.
Liver King opened up about his motives for lying as well. He claimed he used steroids to help spread the message of ancestral living. Then, he dispelled the rumors that he got ab implants by getting a thorough check from a doctor.
A New Yorker filed a $25 million lawsuit against Johnson and his companies for deceiving people into buying their products. He argued that Johnson knowingly misled his audience and persuaded them to buy products based on a disingenuine social media campaign.
Liver King gave fans a look into his physique after quitting steroids for seven days earlier this year. He appeared to have shrunk down in size and weighed 188 pounds after fasting for 42 hours. Two months ago, he provided another impressive physique update after going 58 days without steroids.
Liver King looks ripped after being natty for 120 days
In a recent Instagram story, Liver King shared a ripped physique update after stopping steroids for 120 days.
via Instagram @Liver King
Liver King took inspiration from The Rock to prepare his epic cheat meal last month. He devoured massive quantities of pizza, fast food, fried items, and desserts for a change from his meat-based diet.
RELATED: Larry Wheels Alleges Liver King Set Up Steroids Confession: ‘That Email Was Leaked On Purpose’
Based on the latest update, it appears Johnson is working hard to maintain his muscular build. He seems to have gained adequate mass, which may prompt fans to once again question his natty or not status.
Published: 3 May, 2023 | 6:02 PM EDT
Samson Dauda Says Hadi Choopan & Derek Lunsford Will Lose 2023 Mr. Olympia If He Improves His Back
Bodybuilder Samson Dauda‘s confidence is rising ahead of his next competition in November. In a recent Muscular Development interview, Dauda explained that a bigger and more detailed back is the ticket to his first Mr. Olympia title against Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford.
“That’s going to be one area where they’re holding their strengths on, we need to take that away,” said Samson Dauda.
Dauda caught the attention of the bodybuilding world last year when he turned in a sixth-place finish at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest. At the event, he managed to push the former two-time champion, Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay who claimed fifth. Meanwhile, Hadi Choopan won with Derek Lunsford and Nick Walker taking second and third, respectively.
Dauda immediately jumped back into a show at the 2023 Arnold Classic in March. After the prize money swelled to $300,000, a few high-profile athletes joined the show, such as Elssbiay, Nick Walker, and Andrew Jacked. At his second Arnold Classic competition, Dauda earned gold in a close battle against ‘The Mutant’ and Jacked. While some in the sport found the results controversial, Dauda succeeded in earning his invite to the Olympia stage in 2023.
Bob Cicherillo, a notable voice in the bodybuilding community, has taken to a handful of podcasts to discuss the Men’s Open landscape. According to Cicherillo, Dauda and Lunsford are now equal threats to Choopan’s title after the Nigerian’s latest performance. Now taking a closer look at the potential showdown is Dauda, who joined Giles Thomas for a candid talk.
Samson Dauda on Hadi Choopan/Derek Lunsford: ‘Once I Improve My Back Shots, Where Else Can They Beat Me?’
Dauda said he’s already eying gold at the Olympia show scheduled for November 2-5 in Orlando, Florida.
“I mean, this one, I’m already thinking, okay, fu** we gotta go win the Olympia now,” said Samson Dauda. “A few weeks later off the Arnold stage yeah, I’m like let’s go. I mean, I’m still sort of taking it all in. Enjoying the idea, it’s the Arnold man, it just changes your life.
You sort of taking it in and enjoying the prospect of that but at no point in the back of your mind, every training session – I mean, you go to that gym, one thing is on the mind, you know what you’re training for now. I’m no longer training to be top 10, I’m not training to qualify for the Olympia, I’m not training to be in the top five, now you go into the gym training to be the Mr. Olympia, to be the greatest bodybuilder in the world. This is your moment, this is it,” says Dauda.
“This is the moment, that’s why you got to be prepared, first, you have to fight to be in that call out, then you have to fight to win that call out. Now, this is what you train for. This is what you’re in the gym for. This is what every session, every grueling pain, everything you put your body through, okay, you have to be ready for that one moment.”
Samson believes his back shots are the only obstacle preventing him from winning the Olympia.
“One thing, obviously, I want to make sure that — because I know the one point that those two guys [Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford] will have over me will be the back shots. So that one, okay, I got to close that door. Close that gap. I probably won’t be able to pass it but I will close it enough to where it no longer is a night and day sort of thing. Once I do that, the rest of it… where else can they touch me on?
Bring your weaknesses to match up with theirs so then you can show your glaring strengths and make those parts shine out,” added Dauda. “For us, break down our faults… break down what we know we’re weak at. Break down what anybody has an advantage over us; we say, ‘Right, let’s take it away, let’s fix that.’ So they don’t have that advantage.”
Even if he is unable to match the back density of Choopan or Lunsford, Dauda said the improvements would be enough to sway the judges.
“At least if we do that, it will be significantly enough to be like, ‘Okay, he might not beat them in that shot,’ but it’s enough to make them turn around and go, ‘Eh, but,’ and that’s all it needs to be.”
“We make sure we tick so much boxes that you might beat us in this shot or that shot, but guess what, when you overall tally the score, we get a lot more points than you do and this is how a physique works, being so balanced and so symmetrical that you can’t pick out a bad pose.”
Whether or not Choopan defends his title this year has become a topic of debate. Nick Walker is confident that the next Olympia will be decided following a battle between himself and Lunsford. He emphasized that Choopan won’t repeat as Mr. Olympia. However, William Bonac disagrees and recently stated that Choopan will definitely win at least one more Sandow, likely this year.
RELATED: Seth Feroce Says Nick Walker ‘Allowed to Be Fuc**ng Pissed’ After Samson Dauda Loss at 2023 Arnold Classic
While Mr. Olympia is still several months away, fans will get a sneak peek of the top contenders’ physiques at Jim Manion’s 2023 Pittsburgh Pro next weekend. Hunter Labrada, Derek Lunsford, Nick Walker, Samson Dauda, and Shaun Clarida will all make special guest posing appearances.
You can watch the full video below from the Muscular Development YouTube channel:
Published: 3 May, 2023 | 1:54 PM EDT
Brett Wilkin Crushes A Hypertrophy-Inducing Back Workout
Bodybuilder Brett Wilkin is all set to elevate his career to the next level under Coach Joe Benett AKA the Hypertrophy Coach’s guidance. Wilkin announced the association in the latest video on his YouTube channel. The client and his new coach are now in the process of formulating the new training program for the year 2023.
Wilkin is an American professional bodybuilder that calls the Men’s Open division his home. Although he won the IFBB Pro Card in the Classic Physique division, the 35-year-old never competed in the weight class professionally. Instead, he made the pro debut in the 212 division. But following a couple of humbling performances at the 2019 Puerto Rico Pro and 2019 Toronto Pro Supershow, he took an extended break from the competition to work on his physique.
After a two-year hiatus, Wilkin returned to the stage but in the Men’s Open division. His divisional debut at the 2021 Chicago Pro resulted in a runner-up finish and Wilkin became a hot prospect of the division. However, he could not capitalize on the momentum built in 2021 and the 2022 competitive season yielded moderate success.
After a sixth place finishes at the 2022 Arnold Classic, Brett Wilkin’s hope to compete at the 2022 Mr. Olympia relied solely on winning the 2022 Romania Muscle Fest Pro as per the qualification criteria. However, he secured a runner-up finish at the show and called an end to the 2022 competitive season.
Brett Wilkin is now getting ready for this year’s challenges and Joe Bennett’s presence can certainly make a huge impact in making leaps in terms of progress. The famed coach is widely praised for his hypertrophy inducing training methods and has worked with big names like Terrence Ruffin and Dave Bautista. Under Bennett’s guidance, Wilkin went through a back workout. So let’s take a look at how Bennett’s guidance shaped Brett Wilkin’s workout.
Brett Wilkin demolishes a back workout under Joe Bennett’s guidance
Brett Wilkin has trained by himself for the majority of his workouts. However, he feels that ‘Hypertrophy Coach’ can really level him up with his expertise.
“I’ve somebody who’s looking over the shoulder at everything I am doing, somebody providing feedback… He’s gonna be watching my training just to level me up,” Wilkin said in the beginning of the workout.
One Arm Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown (Machine)
Coach Bennett started Wilkin’s back training with this movement on the plate loaded iso-lateral front lat pulldown machine. Bennett advised Wilkin to bring the arm down and press the triceps against the lats to line up most of the muscle fibers and contract the lats more effectively. He suggested going at a really slow pace to become more aware of the mechanics of the movement and increase the pace only after he was familiar with it.
“Warm-up sets in general, go slow, feel what you’re trying to feel and when you’re going the working sets just go after it,” Bennett added.
Speaking about the benefits of the Hammer Strength machine used for this exercise, Bennett added:
“The most important part of this machine or the range of motion is that stretch… The stretch that you get here, you’re not going to get it on a row, right? So a row doesn’t fully stretch your lat. You have to bring your arm up here somewhere (in the starting position of lat pulldown).”
“It’s probably good for almost everyone to pause for a second and make sure that it’s the lat and not momentum (that pulls the lever down again).”
Wilkin pushed through some heavy sets of this exercise under Bennett’s watchful eye and performed the last set with both arms. He then followed the coach to the next exercise.
Chest Supported T-Bar Rows
Bennett instructed Wilkin to take up the chest supported T-bar rows next to build the upper back muscles. While it is good to have a dedicated machine for this exercise in the gym, The Hypertrophy Coach stated that you can almost always get the same results as long as you can get the similar grip and position. So for example, doing the dumbbell rows using an incline bench for chest support can accomplish the exact same goal as a dedicated T-bar row machine.
“This exercise is going to pretty much train everything when I say upper back form shoulder to shoulder. So there’s going to be rear delts involved, traps involved… rhomboids involved… Pretty much your entire upper back musculature… But yeah, you’re going to get some lats working as well too…”
“Now what I want you to do is feel like you’re keeping the spine position. So slow everything down just a little bit so as everything pulls forward, you don’t do any spinal flexion. This (The spine) stays still and everything just kind of moves around that.”
After getting a few sets of chest supported T-bar rows under the belt, Wilkin curiously went to the Prime chest supported rows machine for the next exercise.
Prime Chest Supported Rows
This horizontal pulling movement followed next and Coach Bennett set up the machine in such a way that it targeted the latissimus dorsi muscles more than other back muscles.
“He (Coach Bennett) turned this Prime chest supported row and set it up so it’s fully isolating the lats, especially the lower lats. So our body’s in the position and all we have to do is keep our elbows tucked to our side, drive down, keep your traps lower. Don’t scrunch up,” Brett Wilkin added.
With this set-up, the resistance profile was harder in the beginning and got easier as the arm was pulled back. Wilkin started out with the warm-up sets to understand the movement and performed a few working sets. Following this, he did a couple of drop sets before taking up the next exercise.
Chest Supported Straight Arm Pulldowns
Straight arm pulldowns increase the scapular strength of the muscles and stability. These attributes are necessary for maintaining a safe posture while performing heavier compound movements like deadlifts, pull-ups and bench press etc. Coach Bennett guided The Butcher through a few sets of this exercise. Wilkin performed it using a banded attachment to the cable machine.
Weighted Back Extensions
Bennett instructed Wilkin to position himself in such a way that his hip crease was blocked. This way, he could bend forward and extend back up using only the lower back.
“All I want you to think about is – some of it’s obviously rounding and folding over the front. But while you’re doing that I actually want you to feel like you’re pushing your lower back to the ceiling as well.”
“So it’s a combination… So obviously as you go down, because your hips are blocked, everything’s going to half the round but by overdoing it, you’ll get even a little more rounding from that. That’s what we want here… As much rounding as we can and then as much extension as we put on the way up,” Bennett explained.
Wilkin performed a few reps without the barbell to get accustomed to the movement as Bennett watched over. He then cranked out some sets using the barbell which summoned the end of the training session.
The training session comprised of exercises in the order mentioned below:
Brett Wilkin’s training program heading into the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition will be documented on his YouTube channel and will be available on Joe Bennett’s app as well. So those looking forward to elevating their own performance can stay tuned to his YouTube channel to take its advantage.
You can watch the full workout video here, courtesy of Brett Wilkin’s personal YouTube channel:
Published: 3 May, 2023 | 12:56 PM EDT
Strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace Hits 320-kg (705-lb) 15-inch Axle Deadlift; 5x Her Bodyweight
Rhianon Lovelace is having the greatest year of her career so far, breaking records month after month. Thus, she is now motivated to continue her streak and focuses on improving her deadlift. After setting numerous world records in this event, Lovelace now hopes to make history. Thus, she recently locked out a massive 320-kilogram (705-pound) 15-inch Axle Deadlift in training. Rhianon shared the lift to Instagram and revealed some massive plans about her future.
Rhianon Lovelace performed the 320-kilogram (705-pound) 15-inch Axle deadlift with a pair of lifting straps, a deadlift suit, and a lifting belt. While this massive weight would be impressive for everyone, it is particularly impressive for Rhianon since she weighs 64 kilograms (141.1 pounds). Based on this, Rhianon’s recent deadlift was 5x her bodyweight.
“5x Bodyweight starting to feel not horrendous.”
Watch the lift here:
Related: Strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace Pulls Off Atlas Stone “One-Motion” Nearly 2x Her Bodyweight
Rhianon Lovelace completed the 320-kilogram (705-pound) 15-inch Axle deadlift in preparation for the 2023 Static Monsters World Championships. This competition is set to take place on July 29-30, in London, England. So, Rhianon will further improve by the time it comes.
In addition, Rhianon Lovelace has revealed what she hopes to accomplish this year. Seeing how she locked out 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms) on an 18-inch deadlift last year, she now hopes to further improve it. So, this year, Rhianon hopes to achieve an 800-pound (362.9-pound) 18-inch deadlift. In light of her low bodyweight, this would be mind-blowing.
“I set the Record for Biggest Deadlift in Statics (18″ Axle) in October at alittle over 700lb.This year Im chasing 800lb???LETS DO THIS?”
Rhianon Lovelace has set the Axle Press, Atlas Stone, and Strict Curl World Records this year already. However, this is just a snippet of what she has accomplished during the previous years. Rhianon broke deadlift records in every variation possible and won the greatest competitions in the world. That is why she earned the title of 2018 & 2022 U64KG World’s Strongest Woman.
In addition, Rhianon Lovelace was also crowned as the Pound-For-Pound World’s Strongest Woman before. She did so by taking part and coming out victorious in Eddie Hall’s Log Press and Deadlift challenge.
Rhianon Lovelace is also an experienced powerlifter, which is probably why her deadlift abilities are so great. During her 8-year-long powerlifting career, Rhianon Lovelace took part in 20 sanctioned competitions and won all of them.
Related: Rhianon Lovelace Wins the First-Ever Arnold Strongwoman Log Lift and Deadlift Championship UK
As she begins the new season, Rhianon Lovelace has an extremely busy schedule ahead of her. However, if everything goes according to plan, she will be able to build on her reputation and leave a lasting legacy. She is giving her all to achieve this difficult task, which is clear by the way that she is training. So, her 320-kilogram (705-pound) 15-inch Axle deadlift is not only proof of her strength, but also her determination.
Published: 3 May, 2023 | 12:03 PM EDT
51-Year-Old Mark Wahlberg Shows Off Washboard Abs with Insane 4 A.M. Workout
Entertainment mogul Mark Wahlberg attacks the gym with a chip on his shoulder. In a recent Instagram post, Wahlberg showed off an ab-burning training session using a weighted crunch variation.
Wahlberg has remained a bona fide superstar for decades now, having taken part in a number of marquee endeavors. From producing music in the hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch to working as a Calvin Klein model, Wahlberg is a well-respected celebrity figure who built his name with hard work and perseverance.
In addition to acting/directing/producing high-profile big-budget films, Wahlberg is dedicated to his work in the gym. In fact, he’s used his training as a tool to transform his body for various movie projects. In preparation for his role in Father Stu, the Boston native gained nearly 30 pounds, courtesy of an 11,000-calorie diet. He was tasked with portraying a boxer who reshaped his life after becoming a priest.
Known for middle-of-the-night workouts, Wahlberg maintains a strict schedule, which he credits for his exceptional shape and condition. He recently tested his lower body strength with a series of Bulgarian split squats while holding dumbbells. In his latest training display, Wahlberg demonstrated a workout he uses to maintain some of the best abs in Hollywood.
Mark Wahlberg Reveals His 4 A.M. Abs Workout for a Shredded Physique at 51
Check out Mark Wahlberg’s latest crunch training session below:
“We went about an hour and a half, that old man shit still works, you missed the 4 A.M. club, why are you still sleeping?” Wahlberg said. “4am club @municipal Time to go to work.”
At 51 years old, Wahlberg hasn’t slowed down in the slightest. He regularly showcases training sessions for fans online. To maintain his physique, Wahlberg jumps from gym to gym. He also owns a fitness center at his house where he often trains.
On the nutritional side of things, Wahlberg opened up about a plant-based diet recently, which he says changed his life after eating for a six-month period. Given his ability to stay lean and shredded year-round, people listen when Wahlberg talks about health and longevity.
As an avid bodybuilding fan, Wahlberg will have the opportunity to oversee a movie project about the sport. Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas production company will join forces with Wonderfilm Media to create a film that honors the legacy and story of the late Jack Lalanne.
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Wahlberg’s weighted crunches are ideal for building core strength. Considering that his abs are one of his strongest body parts, surely fans can take a few pointers away from Marky Mark’s latest workout.
Published: 3 May, 2023 | 11:30 AM EDT
Strongman Nicolas Cambi Locks Out Massive 427-lb Push Press By Using Tsunami Bar
As everyone knows by now, the sport of Strongman is highly unconventional in the majority of its core exercises. So, the best way to prepare for the unpredictable challenges which might appear in competitions is to also train unconventionally. Nicolas Cambi was doing just that recently, having performed a humongous Push Press of 427 pounds (193.6 kilograms), but by using a tsunami barbell instead of a standard one.
Nicolas Cambi organized his own seminar in Sacramento, California where he asked the attendees if they wanted to see him lift some heavy weights on a specific exercise. Thus, wanting to see something spectacular, the people decided that Cambi should perform a push press with a tsunami barbell.
Tsunami barbell is a quite specific addition to the assortment of interesting barbells in strength sports. It is made in a way which allows it to bend, or more specifically flexibly oscillate during the movement. So, it makes every movement with it much more difficult, as it requires an extra stabilizing effort.
Equipped with just some elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, and a lifting belt, Nicolas Cambi easily lifted the massive weight of 427 pounds (193.6 kilograms), impressing everyone at the seminar as well as those who watched the lift on Instagram.
Watch Nicolas Cambi’s lift here:
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Nicolas Cambi’s Tsunami Bar Push Press is impressive for multiple reasons.
One of the most obvious features of his performance is his display of shoulder strength, however, it is also important to note how much core strength he required to stabilize the lift after lockout.
Seeing how Nicolas Cambi’s Tsunami Bar Push Press looked very interesting, some people in the comments expressed their desire to see it in Strongman competitions. One of those is the 2019 World’s Strongest Man, Martins Licis, who left a comment under Cambi’s post.
“That needs to be an event” wrote Licis.
Nicolas Cambi is not too active as a Strongman competitor, but he does not take his foot off the gas in regard to his training. He is known as one of the greatest U105KG Strongman athletes in the world. He established this in 2021 when he won the U105KG WSM.
Overall, Nicolas Cambi has competed in six International competitions and won two of them. He also previously set the U105KG Heavy Dumbbell World Record of 285 pounds, the Block Press World Record of 311.9 pounds, and the Log Lift World Record of 412.3 pounds.
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Nicolas Cambi has spent his recent time organizing seminars and teaching other people how to become greater Strongman athletes. It is not clear if he plans on continuing this way or shifting his focus to professional competitions. Either way, he is still one of the strongest men in the world, which is evident by his 427-pound Tsunami Bar Push Press.
Published: 3 May, 2023 | 9:25 AM EDT
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Shares Detoxifying ‘Gut Health Drink’ for Optimal Digestion
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada is back with another Tuesday Tip for fans. In a recent YouTube video, Labrada revealed a gut-health drink recipe he’s using to keep his waistline down in preparation for his next bodybuilding contest.
Labrada is seeking redemption following his seventh-place finish at the 2022 Mr. Olympia show. Having reflected on his performance, Labrada highlighted a few areas that held him back on stage. Most notably, he and his coach Ben Chow encountered problems with the peaking process for the contest.
Hunter’s father, IFBB Pro League Hall of Famer Lee Labrada, announced that his son would be participating in two shows before the Olympia this year. Hunter later confirmed the news and specified that he’ll be taking his talents to the Tampa Pro and Texas Pro. Should he follow through in Texas, he’ll have the opportunity to compete against the reigning champ Andrew Jacked.
Aiming for back-to-back victories, Labrada has kept fans updated on his training progress. He said he’s not chasing size this year and plans to minimize his waistline. The Open standout intends to accomplish this goal by implementing vacuum poses and a new diet. In his latest endeavor, he offered fans a recipe for a go-to gut health drink he’s using for digestion benefits.
Hunter Labrada Shares ‘Gut Health/Digestion Drink’ for Keeping Tight Waist
Maintaining a near-300-pound physique requires a substantial diet, and Labrada says he’s taking this gut health drink every morning to aid with digestion.
“Gut health/digestion and what I am doing for it in the morning. So, it’s no secret after last year’s competitive season that I wanted to do everything in my power to minimize my waistline and a lot of that comes down to how well your body is digesting its food. That process starts before you’re taking digestive enzymes with each and every meal. Before you’re paying attention to what food sources you’re eating and this that and the other.
It starts with what you do when you get out of bed in the morning and what first hits your stomach. I wanted to go over what I do every single morning and have been doing for quite some time I’ve come to really enjoy this not because of how it tastes, I’m not going to lie it doesn’t taste that great but because of how it makes me feel and how its left my stomach feeling. As I do this the longer and longer that I do it, the flatter and flatter I feel I’m waking up in the morning in terms of any kind of bloat or distention and I just feel better throughout the day. At the end of the day, it’s not what you eat, it’s what you’re able to digest and assimilate.”
Labrada’s Signature Gut Health Drink
Labrada shared the contents of his gut health beverage, which you can find below:
“That is the morning digestion drink. I’m going to shake this up and throw it in the fridge. I like to make it — the night before sometimes if I’m not being lazy then I get to roll out of bed and be lazy in the morning. Throw this in the fridge. Anyways, that is the Tuesday Tip on my digestion/gut health drink,” added Labrada.
Start with 16 ounces of water to hydrate the body.
Add 2 ounces of Aloe Vera gel to soothe and heal the intestines.
Squeeze juice from one whole lemon for taste and detoxification benefits.
Add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to create an acidic environment in the stomach and aid in detoxification.
Include 10 grams of glutamine powder to boost immune system function, promote recovery, and heal intestinal damage.
Finish with a quality greens powder for added nutrients.
In addition to nutrition, Labrada has consistently offered useful tips via YouTube. The last time fans heard from the 30-year-old, he shared a guide on how to grow weaker calves. Labrada underlined the importance of training intensity, emphasizing the difference between training to pain versus total failure.
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The 2023 Tampa Pro kicks off August 3-5, where Hunter Labrada will aim to earn an invitation to the Mr. Olympia event. If he’s successful, he’ll have the chance to face off against the reigning champion Hadi Choopan.
You can find the full video below from Hunter Labrada’s YouTube channel:
Published: 3 May, 2023 | 9:01 AM EDT