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INBA Athlete Marcus Koh’s Bodybuilding Workout for a Thick Back
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INBA athlete Marcus Koh’s workout to build a thick, dense back.
Having a broad, thick back will vastly enhance your physique. A muscular back will increase your shoulder-to-hip ratio, which will improve your V-taper. And a strong V-taper drastically enhances your body. Moreover, a powerful back will improve your posture, and since your back stabilizes your shoulder joints, it will improve your bench press too. An International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) athlete Marcus Koh shared a bodybuilding workout to build a thicker back.
Marcus Koh is a bodybuilder for INBA Australia. He recently earned his PNBA pro card and plans to make a pro debut by the end of 2023. Koh has a goal to represent Team Australia at Natural Olympia. He shared his back workout on Instagram (IG). Koh stated:
“Here’s a Thickness focused workout! I believe everyone could use a thicker back! Never too much ✊
DBL TAP, SAVE & TRY this next time IF YOU AGREE & want/need a thicker back like I do, CG T Bar Row, CG Pulldown, Underhand Pulldown, Seated Row, Machine Row, Underhand BB Row, Hammer Curl”
You can see Marcus Koh performing the movements of his back workout below.
Marcus Koh’s Workout for a Thicker Back
Workout
All natural bodybuilders have one thing in common–they’re naturals, of course, and don’t use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) such as steroids. However, each INBA PNBA athlete follows a different routine. For example, 2x Natural Olympia Figure champion Alondra Chatman has the back workout she does, which consists of dumbbell bent-over rows, stability ball hyperextension, and banded barbell rows, to name a few.
Benefits of a Muscular Back
Of course, in bodybuilding, a muscular ack is imperative for athletes to look good when they go on stage. However, a strong back has other benefits as well. For example, a strong back will widen your upper body, increasing your shoulder-to-waist ratio (V-taper). The more defined your V-taper is, the better your aesthetics will be.
Furthermore, you use your back for daily activities. For example, you use it to lift and carry items, and your back supports the shoulder girdle head, and neck. Although your glutes (butt) are the biggest muscle in your body, your lats (back muscle) are the second largest muscle in your body. So training this muscle is a surefire way to burn more calories and improve your body composition.
Of course, your back is essential to good posture, so training your back can help fix any back curvature. Lastly, your back prevents muscular imbalances. The back is often overlooked in male lifters since they’re usually so focused on building a thick chest. That said, a strong back will improve your bench press since it stabilizes your shoulders and helps prevent upper body imbalances–which can build an unproportioned physique and increase your chance of injury.
Benefits
Improve aesthetics
Helps with daily tasks
Improves body composition
Fixes posture
Prevents muscular imbalances
Increase overall strength
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Paralyzed Bodybuilder Shares Story Following World Championship Victory: ‘I Just Woke Up Like This’
Macethantile “Max” Kulati is the first wheelchair bodybuilder in South Africa and is thriving.
Nearly two weeks ago, Macethantile Kulati, better known as Max, was crowned World Champion after representing South Africa during the 2022 World IFBB Championship. Kulati has found great success in bodybuilding despite being paralyzed from the waist down. Recently, the bodybuilder shared his story and his journey to where he is today.
Kulati began as a powerlifter and is not the only wheelchair-bound professional bodybuilder in the continent. He hails from Moeggesukkel in Eastern Cape and has been able to overcome all obstacles. There have been times where Kulati has been denied a cab because some drivers believed that it was too difficult to get him into the car.
This is all because of one morning when Kulati woke up and could not feel his legs.
“I just woke up like this; that was back in 2014,” Kulati said according to News 24.
“It came as such a shock to me. I just wanted to pull the covers over my head and not get up. I didn’t even want the door to be opened and for the light to find its way inside, but one day, I realised that I needed to work on myself because crying wouldn’t help.”
The Journey of Max Kulati
Max Kulati explained that the paralysis was due to a growth on his spine. Doctors operated on his spine to remove fluid but they believed that Kulati would be paralyzed permanently.
According to Kulati, this is not the end as he can do things like wiggle his toes.
“I can move my legs now. I can wiggle my toes too and can even feel when a fly is sitting on my legs, that’s how much sensation I have. I just can’t walk because my abdominal muscles are still dead.”
Kulati believes that he can walk again if he was given the necessary medical support. He specifically mentioned Aurora Special Care Centre.
“The best thing for me to learn to walk again is to be inside a swimming pool. Water exercise does wonders for the body, especially the abdominal muscles. If only I had a way of using a swimming pool and someone to help me, I know that I’ll be able to walk again.”
Despite the difficulties, Max Kulati is going to continue to compete on stage and train as a bodybuilder. He will serve as an inspiration to those in the same position or anyone who believes they are not meant to do something.
“I’ll be participating in a competition again soon and might compete abroad again. Team Max has been helping me by doing fundraisers so that I could travel to competitions. I am grateful that there are people standing behind me every step of the way.”
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19-Year-Old Max Shethar Sets World Record In 18-19 Teen Division With Insane 804.7-Pound Deadlift
Max Shethar is reaching new limits at a very young age, setting up what could be a successful career.
Max Shethar has been pushing major boundaries in powerlifting at just 19 years old. On Saturday, he continued to open many eyes with his performance. This included an insane world record in the 18-19 teen division with a 365kg (804.7lb) deadlift.
Shethar past his own record of 350kg (771.7lb), which he set at the 2021 USPA Ragnarok Invite II. He competed in the 140kg weight class at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association Matt Hurley Drug Tested Memorial Meet. This was the seventh sanctioned competition of Shethar’s career and has won each event.
“804lbs/365kg Deadlift, 33lbs PR at 19 years old for the heaviest Raw Deadlift ever done by a teenager in competition to cap off a 2000lbs sleeved total ? at the Matt Hurley Drug Tested Memorial Meet”
Max Shethar is used to pulling massive amounts of weight in competition. In 2019, at age 17, he became the youngest competition to deadlift 327.5kg (722lb) in competition. He continues to push the limits in the gym and this has raised his deadlift into the stratosphere.
Not only did Shethar reach a new level of deadlift, he set a record with his total weight as well. Shethar totaled 907.2kg (2,000lb), which eclipsed the previous record of 882.5kg (1,945.6lb). Brandon Derrick set this mark during the 2020 USAPL Missouri River Open.
Max Shethar also set competition PRs in bench press and squat during the competition. On the bench, Shethar was able to reach 457 pounds. In a recent Instagram video, Shethar explained that this was the hardest progress for him to reach. On the squat rack, Shethar accomplished a 738-pound lift.
Max Shethar History
Despite being just 19 years old, Max Shethar has a long history of massive lifts and championships. Below, check out his full competition history listing all seven of his victories.
2017 USAPL Washington State Championships – First place
2018 USAPL Washington State Championships – First place
2018 USAPL Raw Nationals – First place
2019 USPA Drug Tested Washington State Open – First place
2021 USPA Ragnarok Invite II – First place
2022 Big Iron Classic State Championships – First place
2022 USPA Matt Hurley Drug Tested Memorial Meet – First place
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2022 Puerto Rico Pro Preview: Will Hassan Mostafa Avenge Last Year’s Performance?
Who will take home the title at the 2022 Puerto Rico Pro?
The 2022 Puerto Rico Pro is the next big show of the bodybuilding season. There will be 10 divisions present in San Juan, Puerto Rico fitting for that automatic qualification to the 2022 Olympia. The show will take place from June 17-19 with many exciting events on the schedule.
The Olympia is set for Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas. Winners of shows will be automatically entered while others will gain points toward the Olympia Qualification System. In this particular show, the athletes who finish second through fifth will earn Tier 3 points.
The Men’s Open division will once again be the highlight of the show and there are a few big names who could take home the prize. Below, check out a breakdown of some of the top competitors, along with the full roster for each division.
2022 Puerto Rico Pro: Men’s Open Roster
Maxx Charles
Marc Arthur Dautruchee
Jonas Giatras
Theo Leguerrier
Hassan Mostafa
Andrea Muzi
Hassan Mostafa
Many eyes will be on Hassan Mostafa, who finished third at this event last year. He is the highest returning finisher and will look to take the next step. Mostafa did not win a show last year but earned enough points to qualify for the Olympia, where he finished 13th. This season, Mostafa seems to have made major improvements, including adding size and is more conditioned. Heading into Puerto Rico, Mostafa might be considered the favorite.
Maxx Charles
Maxx Charles has been busy this season thus far. He has competed five times with two top-three finishes. Charles finished third at the New York Pro and Indy Pro in back-to-back weekends. He has put himself in a strong position regarding qualification points but would like to earn a victory and skip that process. It will be interesting to see how Charles continues on if he does not win this show, considering he has competed many times already. If he can pull it out, there will still be some time to rest and prepare for December.
Theo Leguerrier
Theo Leguerrier continues to gain momentum in Men’s Open. He finished as the runner-up during the Toronto Pro just two weeks ago, which was his highest as a pro. Leguerrier can be considered a dark-horse to win this show if he shows up in his best shape. Andrea Muzi also appeared in this show last year looking to improve on his finish.
Men’s 212
Abdullah Alsaif
Oswaldo Gonzalez
Dectric Bo Lewis
Flipe Fierro Lobos
James Ortiz
Emmanuel Rodriguez
Rachid Souki
Wilfredo Victoria
Ryan Walters
Classic Physique
Chris Barnes
Luis Colon
Marco A. Corchado
Joey Decaminada
Anthony Diaz
Camilo Diaz
Darius Dillon
Carlos Dommar
Kelvin Hinde
Miguel G. Sanchez Lopez
Carlos S. Marchand
Emanuele Ricotti
Ruben Stouth
Stephen Thames
Men’s Physique
Peter Burnett
Rhyan Clark
Daniele D’Onofrio
Anthony Gilkes
Alex Hessam
Alejandro Landeros G.
Luis Alonzo Leon
Daniel Leone
Steven Lopez
Clarence McSpadden
Andrea Mosti
Chevy Phillips
Giovanni Randazzo
Edward J. Romero Sanchez
Women’s Bodybuilding
Reshanna Boswell
Erika Dankova
Julia Foery
Women’s Physique
Tamara Gourley
Ann Gruber
Claudia Gabriela de Leon Pardo
Takeela Reddrick
Marianne Von Gierke
Fitness
Cong Mou
Tamara Vahn
Figure
Melissa Brodsky
Kim Clark
Sh’Nere Mattise Deas
Samantha Jerring
Hiromi May
Katlyn O’Neil
Danielle Rose
Roberta Visintainer
Bikini
Giuss Abbate
Kim Gutierrez
Janine Herrera
Natasha Hopkins
Liana Martinez
Stephanie Mickens
Jessica Miller
Gabriella Mohamed
Angela Ruscilli
Anna Setlak
Francesca Stoico
Jodie Yunker
Wellness
Normarie Fonseca
Jossiemar Rosado Galindo
Andrea Hrenko
Alejandra LaFonseca
Giselle Machado
Jasmine Payne
Julia Rene Pensiero
Leslie Reyes
Zelma Santos
Nerilde Garcia Strey
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Aaron Singerman Issues First Statement Since Beginning Prison Sentence
Aaron Singerman addresses the public for the first time in months.
After months without contact with the public, REDCON1 owner Aaron Singerman recently broke his silence from prison. The businessman addressed the public and gave a window into his recent transition to life behind bars. It appears that things have been hard on Singerman as his recent column explains.
Aaron Singerman, owner of the REDCON1 supplement brand recently broke his silence since being sentenced to 4 ½ years in prison back in January. The charges against Singerman and his subsequent conviction sent shockwaves through the industry. His last public contact came back in January of this year. Since then nothing has been heard. That is until now.
The REDCON1 owner addressed the public in a recent column giving updates to his current situation. From the sounds of things, it appears that Aaron Singerman is having a rough time early into his prison sentence. While it may be tough times for the businessman, he does provide some glimmer of contentment in his words.
Words From Singerman
I have a 54-month prison sentence, and I will likely serve less when you subtract good time plus all of the programs available here at FPC Pensacola. It’s a long story, but the extremely quick version is: I owned a company, Blackstone Labs, and we sold prohormones. I’m sure you know about those, but if not, a quick Google search will explain them … and you might even find people still selling them! Lol.
Prohormones officially became illegal with the induction of the Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2014 (DASCA) and we kept selling some after the ban. I left that company in 2016, sold my shares, and started REDCON1.
Aaron Singerman then goes on to explain how he came to be in his current predicament.
The federal government indicted me in 2019 and after all the COVID nonsense we were set to go to trial in 2022. I decided to change my plea and got 54 months in prison for it. I don’t feel sorry for myself and I’m not sad or mad. I’m using my time to better myself, and I plan to come out of here a better person.
I feel very fortunate for the life I have, and all I have waiting for me when I get out. I’m currently in Pensacola at a prison camp, but it took MONTHS to get here, and they were pretty terrible. For 28 days I was in an 8’x10′ for 23 hours out of the day. My first of four quarantines I’ve done in prison. Thankfully, that is all behind me. The one thing I will tell you about prison is it makes you so grateful for every little thing. From getting a new, plumper pillow to an extra call to a loved one. I can’t even imagine the gratitude I’ll feel when I am able to walk out of here into the arms of my wife and boys!
From the sounds of things it’s clear that Aaron Singerman is going to use his time behind bars to better himself. While he could take the low road and be down on himself, it appears that he’s still choosing gratitude which will potentially make him a better human being by the end of his prison stay.
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Joey Swoll Defends Gym Worker Who Is Called A Pervert By Female TikToker
Joey Swoll continues to speak on toxic gym culture and defended a worker in his latest video.
A trend has emerged of gyms becoming a place that could have a toxic culture, especially toward females. This is something that Joey Swoll has spoken out against using TikTok. There are many videos shared of this on the platform. In a recent video, Swoll defended a gym worker who was accused by a female of being a pervert for staring.
The interaction got heated when the female thought that the worker was staring. She asked the worker multiple times “do you need something?” The worker eventually threatened to call the police and have her removed from the gym.
The video was deleted from her account but still blew up on social media. This is when Joey Swoll stepped in and decided to make a video on the incident.
I could of swore the dude sitting down was looking hard & dude turned to see afar he was looking at. pic.twitter.com/QgBy23Pw8r
— Ricky Davis (@Champagneriqo1) June 12, 2022
Joey Swoll Spoke To Gym Worker
Joey Swoll has made it a point to speak for others who may not have the platform that he does. In this case, he defends the worker for making a quick glance at the female.
“Just because somebody glances at you briefly when you’re taking your pump cover off doesn’t give you the right to post a video on social media labeling them as a pervert. This has consequences. This can have a serious effect on someone’s livelihood, their reputation, their family. It’s not something to take lightly.”
Joey Swoll continued to explain how he spoke to the worker following the incident and believes that he was not in the wrong.
“I had the privilege of having a conversation with this young man last night. He’s a good kid, a kind-hearted young kid and he told me more about what happened.”
“First off, he’s not a trainer. He wasn’t training that man. He’s an overnight gym attendant managing operations of the gym. This is about one in the morning and if somebody gets out of line or acts like this, he absolutely has the power to call the police or ask you to leave. So, he was not wrong in doing so. Also, he never said ‘oh damn’. If you watch the video closely, he briefly glanced at you when his friend looks.”
Swoll acknowledged that there are instances where men have harassed women in the gym but this was not one of those cases.
“He’s the father of two beautiful young girls, working overnight to help support them and you tried to take that away from him. You need to do better than that and mind your own business.”
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PNBA Bikini Divas Champ Kayla Rowling Shares Pre-contest Breakfast
PNBA 2x Bikini Natural Olympia champ Kayla Rowling shares her pre-contest breakfast a couple of weeks from INBA PNBA’s World Championships.
Natural bodybuilders follow a different nutrition strategy in-season than off-season, especially as the competition approaches. Pre-contest diets for natural bodybuilders are the most rigid, and each calorie and macro counts since pre-contest meals are only a few weeks from the competition. For example, Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) athlete Kayla Rowling is a couple of weeks away from her first international bikini competition of the year–the World Championships in Florence, Italy. And she shared what her pre-contest breakfast looks like.
Kayla Rowling is an International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/PNBA 2x Natural Olympia champion. She competes in the Bikini Divas category and is the reigning champ. Rowling also has a multi-media contract with Generation Iron, Iron Man Magazine, and the INBA PNBA. She recently took over Iron Man Magzine’s Instagram account and shared how her breakfast looks three weeks out. Rowling stated:
“Egg whites are a staple in my diet and I eat them all year long for Meal 1! I can’t wait until after Italy when I can replace the asparagus with my long lost love… oatmeal! ? perhaps.. a whole egg?! ?? oh how I miss the yolk! Delayed gratification is a beautiful thing!
Meal deets: 5 egg whites or 150g, 5 asparagus spears – I make them in the air fryer on 385 degrees for 10 minutes depending on their thickness, handful of mushrooms – I try to buy organic as much as possible!, seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper”
You can see her full post by Iron Man Magzine below.
Kayla Rowling’s Pre-contest Breakfast
Kayla’s Rowling pre-contest breakfast consists of protein and vegetables. She eats five egg whites/150g, which has 17g of protein. Protein is vital for bodybuilders since it helps them maintain their muscle mass.
Asparagus is beneficial because it contains few calories–essential during pre-contest when bodybuilders are in a caloric deficit–but it’s high in nutrients, including iron, zinc, riboflavin, and vitamins. As a result, asparagus has many health benefits, such as improving digestive health and lowering blood pressure. But when it comes to weight loss, it helps because it’s low in calories, high in water, and rich in fiber.
Mushrooms are also beneficial when cutting weight and body fat since they’re rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants but low in calories.
Pre-contest Dieting
Pre-contest diets are extreme and rigid and can lead to adverse health consequences. Other INBA PNBA bodybuilders have shared their experiences with pre-contest dieting and its potential negative side effects. For example, PNBA Bikini competitor Amanda Martin says that the goal of contest prep is to get in the best physical condition to be on stage. But according to Martin, contest prep can lead to irritability, unbalanced hormones, loss of energy, and sleep disruption. And PNBA competitor Ben Howard expressed how his sleep suffered during contest prep.
Moreover, eating enough calories is vital to building muscle. That’s why natural bodybuilders only have short spurts in pre-contest dieting and spend ample time in a caloric surplus to focus on building muscle. Branon Lirio has made it a point to say that you need to have time to bulk during the year as a natural bodybuilder to rebalance your hormones and improve your physique.
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Phil Heath Meets With Dan Solomon: Is An Olympia Comeback In The Works?
Phil Heath recently got back into business with Dan Solomon. Will he return to the stage?
Phil Heath already has seven Olympia titles under his belt. Could he be coming for an eighth?
This has been a topic of conversation ever since Heath stepped off the stage following his third-place finish at the 2020 Olympia. The legendary bodybuilder has not officially retired and this is why there has been talks of a return. On Saturday, Heath was in South Florida to meet with Dan Solomon.
The Olympia President shared a post on Instagram detailing his office move to South Florida and hinting at some projects that Heath is working on.
READ MORE: Phil Heath Discusses A Possible Comeback To Accomplish 10x Mr. Olympia Goal
“To help celebrate my recent move into my new South Florida office space, Phil Heath stopped by for a visit today. — Phil has some big projects in the works and he’s fast becoming a powerhouse motivational speaker!! Incredibly proud of Phil and all the opportunities that are coming his way. We’ll have some announcements for you guys soon. @philheath“
What Is Next For Phil Heath?
Phil Heath commented on Solomon’s post expressing his excitement in sharing news with bodybuilding fans.
“A great office and even better conversation today @dansolomon_official as it’s always great having a solid meeting of the minds. Excited to share more with you soon ?”
Heath first appeared in the Olympia in 2008 and reached the pinnacle in 2011. This was the first of seven consecutive victories. In 2018, Heath finished second to Shawn Rhoden before missing the competition in 2019.
READ MORE: Phil Heath Shows Off Chiseled Midsection In Recent Update
Since stepping off stage, Phil Heath has continued to train and look massive in physique updates. It is clear that he still has a passion for fitness and has kept his physique in championship shape.
Phil Heath has discussed the possibility of returning to the Olympia and it has not sounded like there is a plan anytime soon. With that being said, there is clearly something in the works between Heath and Solomon. Fans will have to wait until it is announced to look forward to Heath’s next venture — whatever it may be.
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Dante Trudel Speaks Out On PED Use: ‘I Am Frustrated In People’s Short Outlook On Life’
Dante Trudel shared all of his frustrations when it comes to steroids in bodybuilding.
The issue of steroids in bodybuilding is not one that is going away anytime soon. In fact, many figures around the sport and industry are speaking out sharing their opinions and ways to improve. In a recent Instagram video, Dante Trudel decided to weigh in on the problem.
Trudel began bodybuilding at 20 years old and spent time around the sport in the 1990’s. He decided to get out and has since started many businesses, including being the creator of DC Training. Despite being active in the fitness industry, Trudel does not agree with the way PEDs and different substances are being used.
Dante Trudel and Hardcore Muscle
Dante Trudel explains in his caption that he is frustrated with this topic because of the messages and attention that it has been getting. Early in the video, Trudel references a newsletter that he began in the 90s called “Hardcore Muscle.”
READ MORE: Bodybuilders Are Dying: An Investigation Into Modern Bodybuilding, Health, & PED Use
In the newsletter, Trudel would often discuss and reference information around different areas of bodybuilding from sources such as Curtis Leffler, Tom Prince, Mike Mattarazzo, Phil Hernon. Trudel used these men to reveal an unfortunate truth.
“Those guys, what’s common? They’re all dead. Every single one of them.”
“There’s no one dying in natural bodybuilding. There’s no one dying in professional golf. There isn’t a preponderance of football players dying in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. There are a lot of professional bodybuilders, pro wrestlers dying young. People can make all the excuses they want but what’s the common occurrence? You guys can figure it out.”
Dante Trudel discussed bodybuilders dying early because of substances that are being taken. After pointing out this fact, Trudel continued to discuss how life does not end early.
Dante Trudel: “It’s Just Not Worth It”
Trudel continued his video by discussing how some young people might believe that life ends at a certain age. Trudel used himself as an example. He was married in his late 30s, had kids in his 40s, and started multiple businesses. Because of this, he wonders why people believe that bodybuilding is worth it.
Dante Trudel went onto discuss the late John Meadows. He explained how Meadows made money in many ways off the stage, including his YouTube page. Trudel says how only the top few bodybuilders in the sport actually make money and that others could be doing it for a trophy or vanity.
“The sad truth of the matter is that there is going to be a boatload of people watching this video right now that are going to die young. Because they are going to get done watching this video and forget about it because it doesn’t fit their agenda. Some of you are going to walk out to your mailbox at 45 years old and drop dead in front of your three-year old son. And for what? A Trophy? the vanity? That’s worth it?”
This topic gained plenty of attention over the last year or so because of the deaths that have hit the community hard. Both Shawn Rhoden and George Peterson passed away at the end of the 2021 season. Cedric McMillan passed away suddenly in April and this sparked the issue of steroids.
According to Dante Trudel, he does not believe that it is worth it. He ends his video with a call to action for some young users to sit back and wonder what they are exactly doing.
“I really think some of you guys need to sit back and think where you want to be in 10-20 years…I just think some of you need to think this stuff out. It’s not worth a $15 trophy. It just isn’t.”
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Flex Lewis Reveals Downsized Physique at 213.6Lbs in Recent Update
Flex Lewis is looking a bit slimmer in retirement.
Former 212 Olympia kingpin James “Flex” Lewis is looking downsized in a recent physique update. The seven-time 212 Olympia champion revealed his current form and weight in recent post on his social media.
It appears that Flex Lewis has eased into his retirement nicely as he shows off a trimmed down physique. The veteran bodybuilder recently showcased his physique on Instagram, showing a slightly trimmed down figure. While he still possesses a considerable amount of muscle on his frame, we can see that flex Lewis isn’t as massive as we’ve seen him in recent years.
Ever since announcing his retirement, most bodybuilding fans knew that Flex Lewis would be losing some weight. After all, there is no point in keeping all that massive muscle on your frame if you’re not going to be competing. As such, we see that flex Lewis is still in great shape orbit, slightly downsized from what he would usually be in the height of offseason training camp.
A Trimmed Down Physique
When asked by fans to showcase his most recent physique, Flex Lewis posted an update on his Instagram story. In the photo we see the former 212 king poolside, shirtless and looking ripped as ever, albeit not as bulky as we’re used to seeing him.
Flex Lewis also revealed his current weight. While he may have competed in the 212 division, he would have to cut down to the category from a much higher weight. Now the retired Louis is walking around at a slimmer 213.6lbs
While fans will never see Flex Lewis step onto a Men’s Open Bodybuilding stage, this was likely the best and smartest move for the veteran. With seven straight 212 Olympia wins under his belt, Lewis has nothing to prove. He already established himself as the best of the best. Any further glory would simply be for bragging rights or ego. When we consider the many young bodybuilders passing away on time link these days, Lewis’ decision to retire while he was still at the height of his powers was perhaps the smartest move he could have made.
As an entrepreneur and family man retirement was the best option for Flex Lewis, and he appears to be enjoying his time off the stage.
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