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William Bonac Wants To Enter 2022 Olympia “As Heavy As Possible” To Compete With Big Ramy
William Bonac discussed plan to add weight while sharing his favorite cheat meal.
William Bonac continues to be an elite contender in the Men’s Open division. He is preparing to compete at the 2022 Olympia and plans to add some extra size in order to compete with reigning two-time champion Big Ramy.
Bonac burst onto the scene thanks to his conditioning on stage. His shredded physique earned him second place during the 2019 Olympia and has had great success since then. In 2020, Bonac won the 2020 Arnold Classic and was a top-five finisher at the Olympia that same year. In 2021, Bonac earned sixth at the Olympia. Now, he shared his plan to add some more weight heading into this year’s competition.
Bonac finished as the runner-up during the Arnold Classic this year. Brandon Curry, who defeated Bonac at the Olympia in 2019, was crowned champion. Just one week later, Bonac won the Boston Pro and earned his qualification for the biggest show of the year.
William Bonac Has A Goal To Hit Moving Forward
In a recent video shared on his YouTube channel, William Bonac sat down for his favorite cheat meal and shared his plans to put on some extra size. This, paired with his exceptional conditioning, will help him take a step up come December.
Bonac revealed that his favorite cheat meal is Shawarma. This is a Middle Eastern meal of thin slices of meat slow cooked on a spit. Bonac prefers this meal because it is not too fatty and goes well with bread. He keeps his diet clean and has to force some meals in at times.
Bonac is currently in the midst of his preparation and believes he will hit his weight goals.
“I have the feeling that today I’m going to hit my goal. Because my goal was to hit 120-kg, before we started the prep. So, we already had enough with the offseason prep. Now, my coach wants me to hit 120 kilograms. My weight is up to 118.3 kilograms,” Bonac said.
There are many who believe Big Ramy is going to be difficult to beat if he enters the Olympia shredded at his current size. He has shared his weight different times and is around 330 pounds. This is why William Bonac believes size is going to be the difference.
“The condition is not something that I have a problem with. It’s more the size. Now, I will have the size to be comparable with those beasts on stage, like the region’s champion Big Ramy. It was the only thing that I was missing probably.”
This plan will is to make William Bonac as heavy as possible so he brings his best package to the stage.
“I want to gain extra muscles and try to be as heavy as possible or on stage, so we can’t be denied.”
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2022 Heart Of Texas Pro Results
Michelle Ibata wins the 2022 Heart of Texas Pro!
The 2022 Heart of Texas Pro took place on Saturday with the Wellness division being on full display. In the end, it was Michelle Ibata who won the show and earned a spot in the 2022 Olympia.
Ibata is one of the up-and-coming talents in Wellness and will now have a chance to step on stage next to the best in the world. She finished third at the Musclecontest Rio Pro this year, along with a fourth-place finish during the Sin City Pro.
The full results from the event have been announced. Checkout the full breakdown from the event, along with official score cards.
2022 Heart of Texas Pro Breakdown
First Place – Michelle Ibata
Second Place – Amanda Burnett
Third Place – Frida Paulsen Stern
Fourth Place – Karen Brandao
Fifth Place – Quintaysia Goodley
Sixth Place – Renee Harshey
Seventh Place – Avis Evans
Eighth Place – Nuannaree Sriwaralak
Ninth Place – Idalia Molina
Tenth Place – Anne-Marie Gobeil
2022 Heart of Texas Pro Official Score Card
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Natural Bodybuilder Michael Boyle Teaches You How to Make Quality Muscle Growth
Make quality muscle growth using tips from natural bodybuilder Michael Boyle.
Natural bodybuilder Michael Boyle shared some great tips on how to build quality muscle in a recent post to his social media. The natural bodybuilding champion has a high-quality physique that he was able to attain without utilizing any performance enhancing drugs. But how exactly did he do it?
Making quality muscle growth is a science. It takes consistent hard work and dedication in order to bring about growth. It takes eating the right foods and getting quality rest to make a change occur. That goes double for those who decide to build muscle without using gear. A natural bodybuilder needs to be doubly smart if they hope to make consistent quality gains.
Enter Michael Boyle
PNBA Pro Michael Boyle has made a career of getting in tip top condition. The natural bodybuilder has won a great deal of competitions during his tenure and has coached others to get into great shape. While he may not have the massive muscle of an IFBB Pro mass monster, Boyle has built an incredible physique, all without utilizing gear.
The @inbapnbaglobal_official Olympia pics are in. I know where I need to improve and the goal has been set. Can’t wait till I’m back at peak strength lifting heavy and building more tissue. It’s been an awesome season. One that I will never forget. Time to improve!!!
Pro Tips
Ahead of his recent wedding Michael Boyle out in some quality leg day training at the gym. The Natural Mr. Olympia Master champion underwent a crushing leg training routine which he has used to help put on quality muscle. The coach also gave some great tips on muscle growth that any bodybuilder can use.
Gosia warned me not to be hobbling down the isle next week, so this is my last session pre the wedding.
Feeling really good so attempted 220kg in a couple of compounds this time.
When it’s your good day in the gym, it’s worth testing the water with the next weight you’re aiming for even if it’s just for that one rep on squats or deadlift. Never settle for certain weight, always be looking to make progress.
This off season my aim was 260kg deadlift, 220kg squat and 220 SLDLs and also 220kg x 20 reps for deadlift.
I ticked them all off except the last one.
My few tips for getting sick leg session done:
Get compounds in first before isolation exercises
Stick to the same exercises and work on progression of each
Keep minimum rest time between sets to keep the intensity high
Try getting your session completed as close to an hour as possible
Remember you grow outside of the gym, so appreciate recovery (non-training) days.
It’s clear that Mike Boyle has a pretty quality formula. Through his coaching many have been able to lose weight as well as build quality muscle. These words of wisdom could very well help all fitness and bodybuilding enthusiasts make some solid gains.
What do you think of Mike Boyle and his muscle building tips?
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2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am Iron Man Magazine Championships Inside Look | Posing Routines & Awards
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An inside look at the 2022 Pro/Am Iron Man Magazine Championships.
This summer held the 2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am International Iron Man Magazine Championships. The event took place at Hermosa Beach, CA on July 30, 2022. It brought together some of the most talented natural bodybuilding stars – all battling for qualification to the Natural Olympia later this year. Generation Iron was on location for the event and captured a behind-the-scenes look recap.
The Iron Man Magazine Championships is one of the biggest INBA/PNBA competitions of the year. As such, it is also a Natural Olympia qualifier – part of the league’s Road To The Natural Olympia series of competitions. Being a pro/am competition, it also was a major opportunity for amateur natural bodybuilders to earn their pro cards.
Winners of the Iron Man Magazine Championships received up to $15,000 in cash and prizes, and first-place winners earned the opportunity to be featured on the cover of Iron Man Magazine – one of the longest running bodybuilding magazines that still operate to this day.
Of course, all show participants are drug tested with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) labs. However, WADA only uses state-of-the-art drug testing procedures. And any competitor who fails a drug test will be stripped of any title and prizes he/she may receive. Plus, they’ll be placed in the Hall of Shame.
Road To The Natural Olympia
As mentioned previously, the Iron Man Magazine Championships is part of the Road To Natural Olympia series. This means that top winners in the pro league at this competition earn qualification into the Natural Olympia this year – set to be held in Las Vegas on November 10th – 13th.
Denny Kakos founded the PNBA in 1990 because he wanted to create an organization for professional natural bodybuilders that gave out quality awards. Later, he expanded the PNBA to the INBA in 1994 to unite countries and expand natural bodybuilding globally.
Natural Olympia is the Super Bowl of natural bodybuilding competitions. And in the natural bodybuilding world, it’s equivalent to Mr. Olympia of the International Federation of Bodybuilding ad Fitness (IFBB) Pro league.
The 2022 Men’s Bodybuilding Natural Olympia winner will earn a spot on the list of Natural Olympia winners. The earliest winner dated back to John Hansen in 1998.
Watch The 2022 Pro/Am Iron Man Magazine Championships Recap
The competitors in both the amateur and pro league of the INBA PNBA who competed at the Iron Man Magazine Championships brought full passion onto the stage. Like any bodybuilding show, preparation takes months leading up to the competition – and requires a a full lifestyle of bodybuilding to truly become an elite competitor.
This is why Generation Iron continues to cover recaps of the biggest events in the INBA PNBA natural bodybuilding league. The passion, hard work, and dedication are on full display for all competitors on stage. You can check out our full recap showcasing some of the best moments from the 2022 Iron Man Magazine Championships – including behind the scenes and awards – above.
2022 Tournament of Champions Pro Bodybuilding Results
Antoine Weatherspoon won the 2022 Tournament of Champions Pro!
The 2022 Tournament of Champions Pro took place on Saturday, with the Men’s Physique division headlining the event. Antoine Weatherspoon took home a victory and will now be able to compete at the 2022 Olympia.
Weatherspoon appeared in three shows prior to his victory and finished top five in each show. This included a fourth-place finish at the Arnold Classic. He will now return to the Olympia for the first time since 2018.
The full results from the show have been announced. Checkout the full breakdown from the event below, along with an official score card from the show.
2022 Tournament of Champions Pro Breakdown
Men’s Physique
First Place – Antoine Weatherspoon
Second Place – Stan Morrison
Third Place – Mark Robinson
Fourth Place – George Brown
Fifth Place – Zach Savoie
Sixth Place – Ismael Dominguez
Seventh Place – Shogo Sato
Eighth Place – Jeremy Coleman
Ninth Place – Dre Booker
Tenth Place – Frank Worley
2022 Tournament of Champions Pro Official Score Card
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Tournament of Champions Pro 2021. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
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Iain Valliere Speaks On Andrew Jacked’s Physique, Says It Is “Highly Likely” He Makes First Callout During 2022 Olympia
Iain Valliere believes that Andrew Jacked will surprise some on the Olympia stage.
Iain Valliere is an elite bodybuilder and has an eye for talent around the sport. On the Bro Chat podcast, Valliere had some praise for Andrew Jacked, who is looking to surprise some people during his first Olympia competition. According to Valliere, this is very possible come December.
Jacked earned his Pro Card during the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur and did not waste time qualifying for the biggest competition of the year. Jacked won the 2022 Texas Pro, looking shredded on stage and displaying a physique with great symmetry. He was prepared to return to the stage during the Arnold Classic UK but is having issues with his Visa that might force him to miss the competition. This would give Jacked more time to get this issue figured out and prepare for the Olympia.
Valliere will make another appearance on the Olympia stage having won the Vancouver Pro this year. He finished seventh at the competition last year after picking up back-to-back victories at the Texas Pro and Tampa Pro.
Now, Iain Valliere is giving his opinion on Andrew Jacked, who has been one of the up-and-coming talents in bodybuilding.
Andrew Jacked Could Be Part Of The First Callout?
Andrew Jacked was impressive in Texas but the Olympia is a different animal. Iain Valliere is experience on the biggest stage and gave some thoughts on Jacked during his first appearance.
“I think it’s highly likely that he’ll be up in that first call out,” Iain Valliere said.
“He can definitely be in better condition in the rear half, you know. I don’t know. I’ve only seen him compete once at that kind of level. I don’t know if that’s like a 75 percent effort or if that’s full-fledged. At the Olympia, you gotta be peeled man.”
There are many who believe Big Ramy will come in shredded at 300+ pounds. If this is the case, he will be difficult to beat but Valliere says that Jacked can matchup in certain ways — but there are also ways he does not stack up.
“He could put his chest or his arms against Ramy’s any day but if it’s his quads or his back, no, not quite.”
Who Can Andrew Jacked Beat At The Olympia?
Brandon Curry and Hadi Choopan finished behind Big Ramy at the 2021 Olympia. This is thought to be the top tier once again, along with Hunter Labrada and Nick Walker. so, when looking at the field, it is important to think about who Andrew Jacked could possibly take down.
“It’s tough man. I need to see them all next to each other. I really can’t tell. That’s why I said it’s highly likely. I think his height and structure and size is gonna expose a lot of people’s structural flaws in that top six,” Iain Valliere said.
Iain Valliere highlighted the matchup between Andrew Jacked and Hadi Choopan.
“Hadi is tough to beat because his conditioning is f***ing just ridiculous. Look, he’ll be a little bigger and his conditioning, his conditioning makes it hard for anyone. His shape and his front double is actually very pleasing. He’s very filled in.”
At the very least, Andrew Jacked will be on stage at the Olympia. It is unknown to this point if he will be able to make his appearance at the Arnold Classic UK. Iain Valliere believes that Jacked has a chance to turn some heads on the biggest stage.
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2022 Sasquatch Pro Results
Here are the full results from the 2022 Sasquatch Pro!
The 2022 Sasquatch Pro took place on Saturday with the winners earning qualification to the 2022 Olympia. In the end, Ashley Kaltwasser and Rhea Gayle picked up victories in their respective divisions.
Kaltwasser is one of the top Bikini competitors in the world today. She finished third at the 2021 Olympia and will have a chance to compete on the biggest stage once again. This was not her first victory of the year. Kaltwasser earned her qualification already, winning the Golden State Pro and Legends Pro this year. She was also a top-three finisher during the Arnold Classic.
Gayle appeared at the Olympia last year and will return in December. This victory punched her ticket to the most important show of the year and she will look to improve upon her finish from 2021.
The full results from the show have been announced. Checkout the full breakdown of the event below, along with the official score cards.
2022 Sasquatch Pro: All Division Winners
Bikini: Ashley Kaltwasser
Figure: Rhea Gayle
2022 Sasquatch Pro Breakdown
Bikini
First Place – Ashley Kaltwasser
Second Place – Daraja Hill
Third Place – Marie-Eve Duchesneau
Fourth Place – Alessia Facchin
Fifth Place – Savannah Watchman
Sixth Place – Hope Harper
Figure
First Place – Rhea Gayle
Second Place – Autumn Cleveland
Third Place – Gabriela Consolmagno
Fourth Place – Brittanee Johnson
Fifth Place – Martina Yabekova
Sixth Place – Ashley Felperin
2022 Sasquatch Pro Official Score Cards
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Sasquatch Pro 2022. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Vladyslav Suhoruchko wins the 2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Bodybuilding Show.
The 2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Show took place on Sunday in Milan, Italy. The field was full of competitors from four divisions (Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Open, Bikini) looking to qualify for the 2022 Olympia. In the end, Vladyslav Suhoruchko headlined the event by winning the Men’s Open title.
Andrea Muzi entered the competition looking to perform well in his home country. The Italian bodybuilder was joined by Pasquele D’Angelo and Fabio Romagnolo. Muzi finished fourth at the 2022 California Pro back in May.
All eyes were onSukhoruchkomaking his return to the stage. The Ukrainian bodybuilder finished second during the Romania Muscle Fest Pro back in 2020 but has not competed since. He made improvements to his physique heading into the show and looked impressive on stage.
The full results from the event have been announced. Checkout the full breakdown from the show, along with official score cards.
2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Show: All Division Winners
Men’s Open: Vladyslav Suhoruchko
Classic Physique: Christian Zagarella
Men’s Physique: Jeffrey Darko
Bikini: Rukiye Solak
2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Show Breakdown
Men’s Open
First Place – Vladyslav Suhoruchko
Second Place – Mohamed El Eman
Third Place – Andrea Muzi
Fourth Place – Jamie Christian-Johal
Fifth Place – Roman Fritz
Classic Physique
First Place – Christian Zagarella
Second Place – Valeri Enchev
Third Place – Siem Goossens
Fourth Place – Abdullah Al Sairafi
Fifth Place – Richard Gyula Nagy
Men’s Physique
First Place – Jeffrey Darko
Bikini
First Place – Rukiye Solak
2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro Show Official Score Card
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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Ramon Rocha Queiroz Says Chris Bumstead Is “Going To Get Surprised” At The 2022 Olympia
Ramon Rocha Queiroz believes he can compete with the three-time champion.
The Classic Physique division is growing year by year and it is because of the level of competition that keeps emerging. Chris Bumstead is the reigning three-time Olympia champion and one of the biggest stars in the sport. Bumstead believes he is destined for his fourth title but Ramon Rocha Queiroz has other plans.
Bumstead took the Olympia title away from Breon Ansley in 2019 and has not relinquished it since. Over the last three years, Bumstead has taken his brand to the next level and created something special. Queiroz is one of the fastest rising stars in the division and showed it off during recent competitions.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has referred to Classic Physique as “the future of bodybuilding.” This is because the preparation is different than Men’s Open. If the competition continues at this pace, Schwarzenegger might be right and that will show during the Olympia.
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Ramon Rocha Queiroz Plans To “Surprise” Chris Bumstead
On a recent episode of OlympiaTV, Ramon Rocha Queiroz spoke on Bumstead’s comments that competitors are fighting for second place. Terrick El Guindy translated the statement from Queiroz that responded directly to the champ.
“Ramon said he disagreed with Chris Bumstead’s statement that all these guys are fighting for second, and he’s going to get surprised at the Mr. Olympia.
I’ve always been extremely strong with my arms, and that’s why my arms over developed, but right now he’s being a little more conscious of hitting the proper body parts.”
Terrence Ruffin is the reigning two-time Arnold Classic champion and has solidified himself as the No. 2 behind Bumstead over the last few years. This comes after Ansley reigned in the division, winning the Olympia two times. Queiroz is one of the up-and-coming talents in the division, along with Urs Kalecinski.
“The Classic Physique is still very volatile, and no one in that lineup can even win a show now besides us three. So even myself, you know, has to focus on yourself and stay on your game,” Terrence Ruffin said.
The 2022 Olympia will once again be an entertaining show in the Classic Physique division Ramon Rocha Queiroz has a strong physique and will be looking to surprise the field and upset Chris Bumstead.
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PNBA Rich Frye Lists the Benefits of Natural Bodybuilding at 57
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PNBA athlete Rich Frye lists the benefits he’s noticed from natural bodybuilding and staying drug-free.
Some bodybuilders choose to dope while others don’t. And those in natural bodybuilding leagues such as the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) league are prohibited from using drugs such as steroids. Although natural bodybuilders won’t be as muscular as bodybuilders that use performance-enhancers, staying natural has many benefits. PNBA Rich Frye lists the few benefits he’s experienced from natural bodybuilding at 57.
Rich Frye competed at 2021 Natural Olympia and placed 10th in the PNBA Men’s Bodybuilding Grand Master’s class. Rich Frye said:
“Living 57 years of age Natural Competitive Bodybuilder. Benefits of being drug free, I have no injuries, no joint pain, I have a healthy sex drive, my body works efficiently. No tricks or secrets, just consistent good nutrition and training.”
You can see his Instagram post below.
Natural Bodybuilding and Longevity
Rich Frye isn’t the only natural bodybuilder to tout the benefits of staying natural. Many other natural bodybuilders have lauded natural bodybuilders for their healing effects. For instance, the INBA PNBA hosts the 2022 International Battle Against Cancer, inspired by INBA PNBA athletes who have battled cancer, survived cancer, or have loved ones diagnosed with cancer. And some participants overcame their struggles with the ailment through natural bodybuilding.
Moreover, other natural bodybuilders have been able to stay in insanely good shape for decades and progressively compete at an elite level. For example, PNBA Hall of Famer Chad Martin acknowledges that there’s an anabolic window for the age that’s best for peak performance. However, he also points out that through staying “forever natural” and living a healthy and natural lifestyle free of drugs through proper training and diet, you can remain fit, healthy, and strong throughout life. He plans to compete in his 19th Natural Olympia this year.
Another PNBA athlete, Michael Ferencsik, a vegan and animal rights activist, says that you can do many things to raise your testosterone levels naturally before considering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). 2019 Natural Olympia Men’s Physique champion Joseph Ortiz says natural bodybuilding is the fountain of youth.
WADA
The INBA PNBA doesn’t take its drug testing lightly. They want to ensure the safety of their athletes and just competition. Therefore, the INBA PNBA vets all their athletes through the most prestigious drug testing guidelines for professional athletes, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
WADA variant labs will detect drugs that may go under the radar through other testing metrics. For example, that happened to last year’s former Women’s Bodybuilding Natural Olympia champ, Jill Kolivoski, before she failed a drug test administered by the INBA PNBA (while passing one in a separate league).
All INBA PNBA competitors who fail a drug test aministered at any time of the year, whether in-season or out of season, will be terminated from competing and have to give up their cash, prizes, and titles. Plus, they’ll be uploaded to the Hall of Shame.
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