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Breon Ansley Shares Massive Leg Workout, Plans To Compete At 2022 Tampa Pro
Breon Ansley shared a workout that he is using ahead of the 2022 Tampa Pro.
Breon Ansley has been one of the top competitors in Classic Physique for years now and continues to compete at a high level. The former Olympia champ recently went thought a massive leg day and shared his plan to compete at the 2022 Tampa Pro.
Ansley won back-to-back Olympia titles in 2017 and 2018. The next year, he was defeated by Chris Bumstead and this is when he began his reign. In October, Ansley finished third at the Olympia, behind both Bumstead and Terrence Ruffin. Classic Physique is continuing to improve and that was on full display during the 2022 Arnold Classic.
In Columbus, Urs Kalecinski and Ramon Rocha Queiroz burst onto the scene even further. Ruffin won his second consecutive Arnold Classic but it was Queiroz who finished as the runner-up while Kalecinski finished third. Ansley was unhappy with his finish during this show and will undoubtedly work to improve his physique even further.
Breon Ansley Leg Day Routine
During a YouTube video Ansley shared, he showed off a mass-building leg workout but also revealed his plan to compete at the Tampa Pro this year. This is something that he did not share until this video was made.
“We are 16 weeks out from the Tampa. I was never really putting the show out there but you heard it here first, here now. You guys are definitely worthy of knowing the information first. My family. So that’s what it’s going to be guys. The Tampa Pro, 16-weeks out, I’m 197 lbs right now so I’m ahead of the game. I’m going to be at 180 at the weight cap in about another 10 weeks. So I want to be right at the weight cap 6 or 7 weeks out.”
Breon Ansley’s preparation continued in the gym with a massive leg workout featuring a “new master plan.” Ansley will focus on high-volume during this workout to remain leaner for a longer period of time.
Leg Extensions: 2 sets of 6, 1 set of 10
Lying Hamstring Curl: 1 set of 6, 1 set of 7, 1 set of 8
Smith Machine Squats: 1 set of 5, 1 set of 9, 1 set of 5
Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squats: 1 set of 9, 1 set of 11, 1 set of 15
Sissy Squat Machine: 1 set of 5
Barbell Walking Lunges
Standing Calf Machine: 1 set of 5, 1 set of 8
Sitting Calf Machine: 1 set of 5
“This new master plan that we’re putting together this time, that’s going to be the difference. So if I’m leaner over a longer period of time, you guys know usually I’m at 180 like the last two days before weigh ins or the last day before weigh in.”
Breon Ansley has decided to step on stage prior to the Olympia to see the progress he has made. This is a measuring stick to how he will look come December. After the Arnold Classic, it is clear that Ansley decided to shake things up and will feature a new plan.
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PNBA Natural Bodybuilding Hall of Famer Chad Martin’s Blueprint to Boost Your Testosterone Naturally
Having healthy testosterone production is essential for optimal health. Testosterone boosts your libido, increases muscle mass, and gives you energy. Conversely, low testosterone levels cause erectile dysfunction, inability to gain muscle, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Unfortunately, many men suffer from low testosterone, and it’s been declining over the past couple of decades. In this article, Professional Natual Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Hall of Famer Chad Martin dives in on critical components to naturally increase testosterone.
Chad Martin is a PNBA Hall of Fame Inductee and placed in the top four at 2021 Natural Olympia in the Men’s Bodybuilding Grand Masters division. Chad Marin also writes health and fitness content and recently released a post on how to increase T levels naturally.
Martin noted that he’d often have teenagers and young adults come up to him and ask him what he uses as a testosterone booster. Martin replies, “I live heavy.” Before going into a lecture on the importance of diet, training, and rest.
He highlights that steroids boost your testosterone initially. But he also recognizes taking steroids will cause you to stop producing them naturally. He also mentions it comes with many side effects, including cardiovascular, liver, and kidney issues. Hence, it’s crucial to boost your testosterone naturally.
According to Chad Martin,
“You have to make your body strain so the brain’s hypothalamus and pituitary gland that control testosterone production will kick into gear and aid you.”
He believes that you have complete control over increasing your T levels through your diet, training regimen, and proper rest.
Chad Martin’s Diet, Training, and Rest Tips to Boost Testosterone
Image via Instagram @chadmartinhof
Diet
Martin says that vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are essential for T production. Martin stated:
“For most of the year I try to eat a lot of fish, bison and chicken to maintain necessary animal fats and sustain high levels of protein and amino acids.”
He also consumes foods high in magnesium and zinc. Although eating the right things is vital for testosterone, avoiding certain foods and your lifestyle play a role too. For example, Martin says to stray away from sugar, sweets, alcohol, and marijuana.
Training
Chad Martin states:
“one of the most important parts of training for more testosterone is finding your body’s limit of training as heavy as you can while avoiding injury.”
He’s a firm believer big compound movements, such as squats, deadlifts, weighted dips and pull-ups, barbell and dumbbell bench press, and Martin’s personal favorite, the sled, are the movements to maximize T production.
Below is a video of Chad Martin doing cable curls.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcJYeuDP5yc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Rest
Chad Martin recognizes that rest is critical for natural bodybuilders. However, he stated:
“As a natural bodybuilder you have to pay even more attention to this due to the body has to heal itself naturally without enhancements.”
He mentioned that at least 8 hours of sleep, plus an adequate nighttime recovery formula, is recommended. Martin also emphasized that waiting 48-72 hours before training the same muscle group again to avoid overtraining (lowers testosterone levels).
Recap
Normal testosterone levels are vital for your overall health and wellbeing. It helps build muscle, increase energy levels, and avoid mental health issues. PNBA athlete Chad Martin’s diet, training, and rest tips will boost your testosterone naturally.
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Larry Wheels Shares Update On Heart Health After ‘Abusing PEDs For 10 Years Straight’
Larry Wheels recently shared his results from a trip to the doctor checking his major organs.
Larry Wheels is one of the most popular powerlifting personalities there is now. He has built an enormous following on social media with fans wanting to see his feats of strength including big weight for high reps. Recently, Wheels admitted to being concerned about his use of PEDs and shared an update on his health following a trip to the doctors.
At 27 years old, Wheels admitted that he has been using PEDs for 10 years now. In light of the recent string of deaths in bodybuilding, Wheels decided to get checked out to make sure his major organs were in good health. Cedric McMillan recently passed away. This was a shock coming after the devastating losses of Shawn Rhoden and George Peterson last year.
Wheels shared a video to YouTube to detail his own health but to also speak to other PED users out there.
“With recent events in the fitness industry – bodybuildersdropping dead to the heart attacks – it has left many of us concerned with our health. I’m talking about those of us who abuse PEDs and I have been abusing them for ten years straight now,” Larry Wheels said.
Since he was 17 years old, Larry Wheels had been using steroids to build the elite physique and strength that he has today. Wheels decided to finally get checked out after putting it off for quite some time.
At the doctors, Wheels went though an Electrocardiogram on a treadmill and Echocardiogram test. These are tests to identify different abnormalities such as irregular heartbeats, high heart rates, or blockages in arteries. Much to his delight, all tests on Wheels came back normal for his age.
“All of that checked out okay. I am shocked. I can’t believe myself after ten years of, well I guess not abusing as much as I thought I was, PEDs, my heart is, from what the doctor said, a perfectly normal healthy heart for a young man of my age.”
The doctors did reveal to Larry Wheels that his cardiac muscles were thicker than the average individual but this could be from his level of intense activity. An athlete’s heart goes through physiological changes during this activity.
Wheels continued in the video to speak on the deaths in bodybuilding and explained that this is the reason he went to the doctors. He ended his discussion with a call to action to other PED users and those individuals in bodybuilding and strength sports.
“This is a message for all those out there who might be using PEDs and who decided not to get checked up. You may not be as lucky as me. The problem is that if you wait too long and you have the symptoms, you have the pain in your chest or you have irregular heart rate then maybe too late.”
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Eddie Hall Honors Bet With Hafthor Bjornsson, Gets Tattoo
Eddie Hall gets tattoo after losing bet to Thor Bjornsson.
Eddie Hall proves to be a man of his word as he honors his bet with Hafthor “Thor”Bjornsson, getting the tattoo they agreed on. Having lost their boxing match Hall was supposed to get a tattoo stating, “World’s Strongest Man: Thor Bjornsson”. Well it appears that the 2017 World’s Strongest Man has made good on his promise.
The battle between Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson didn’t disappoint at all. Both men showed that they prepared adequately for the bout. Neither man would back down, pushing themselves to places no one thought they’d go.
Combat sports is unlike any other sport out there. Sure, you can be pushed to the limits and be faced with sides of yourself you didn’t know were lurking underneath. But in basketball you don’t have to worry on that while at the same time having a fist flying at your face. It requires a different kind of mindset to go to war and it’s clear that both Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson have that in spades.
Now that both men have shared the square circle, they have discovered things within themselves and each other they likely never could have imagined.
Man of His Word
With Eddie Hall losing the match however, he had to make good on the bet he made with Thor Bjornsson. While many questioned whether Hall would follow through or not, a recent post to his Instagram page showed that he is a man of his word.
Being a man of my word ?
Monies is imminent to charities and Larry! Onto the next chapter in my life ? #ManOfMyWord#BeAMan #OwnALoss #ReMatch
Big Love
The Beast
Eddie Hall showed that he’s a man of his word and kept his promise to Thor Bjornsson. Now all fans can do is wait to see if the two agree to a rematch.
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WATCH: Mike Tyson Repeatedly Punches Unruly Passenger In The Face On Plane
Mike Tyson allegedly got fed up with an intoxicated passenger behind him during their flight.
Mike Tyson is known for having one of the strongest right hands in boxing history. If there is one thing that you do not want, it is to catch one as a regular person. That was the fate of an unruly passenger who was sitting behind Tyson on a flight. A video, reported by TMZ, shows Tyson repeatedly striking the man in the face.
Tyson was on board of a flight going from San Francisco to Florida on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 10:30 P.M. after the man apparently would not leave Tyson alone. Other passengers claim that the former champion was very open to those wanting pictures and to have a conversation. The man allegedly kept provoking Tyson even after being told to stop.
Mike Tyson was seen in the video throwing multiple punches at the man, whose face was left bloodied with cuts. The man was given medical attention and later went to the police. There has been no comment made from the police. Also, JetBlue and Tyson’s camp have remained quiet on the incident.
This has been an interesting week for Mike Tyson, who was recently in the news after his appearance with Joe Rogan. After getting high with the host, Tyson made a comment about having wealthy people kidnap the homeless and hunt them on their estates.
“This is what happens. They take these homeless people off the streets. Put them in there, take them to one of those special hospitals. Then, they take them from the hospital, all drugged up, take them to these large estates, property — ‘let’s hunt’ – run!”
Tyson has also been in talks of getting back in the ring to take on one of the Paul Brothers, but that seems very unlikely given his stance on the celebrity boxing scene. Tyson has since created a line of edibles and believes that there is more coming on that end.
To this point, there has been no comments made on the incident involving Mike Tyson and this man on the airplane. When the story comes out, there will be updates provided.
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IFBB Pro Figure and Bikini Competitor Stacey Cummings Reportedly Passes Away
Figure and former IFBB Bikini Competitor, Stacey Cummings has reportedly passed away on April 20, 2022.
Early reports indicate that IFBB Pro Women’s Figure Bodybuilder Stacey Cummings has just passed away according to friends and family close to her. The cause of her death is unknown at this time.
Her friend and former competitor Kelly Lynn made the announcement on a April 20th 2022 Facebook post. Stacey Cummings has been in the bodybuilding industry since 2013 when she competed in her first bodybuilding show. Stacey earned her IFBB Pro Card in 2016 at the NPC Nationals and most recently competed at the 2021 IFBB Texas Pro in the Bikini division. Stacy made the switch from Figure to Bikini in less than a year.
Cummings also co-owned Flex Fitness 247 in McKinney, Texas. She dedicated her time to training and as a posing coach working with athletes and wellness clients. Stacey has two children with her ex-husband Bryant Fought. Stacey professionally offered makeup services to female and male competitors at bodybuilding competitions as well as photo shoot and event makeup.
Stacey Cummings Bodybuilding History
2021 IFBB Pro League Texas State Pro Women’s Bikini – 12
2021 IFBB Pro League Texas Pro Women’s Bikini – 12
2019 IFBB Pro League Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro Women’s Figure – 7
2019 IFBB Pro League Tampa Pro Women’s Figure – 10
2019 IFBB Pro League Los Angeles Pro Women’s Figure – 9
2019 IFBB Pro League Norfolk Lenda Murray Pro Women’s Figure – 12
2018 IFBB Pro League Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro Women’s Figure – 9
2017 IFBB Pro League Europa Dallas Pro Women’s Figure – 5
2016 NPC Nationals Women’s Figure – class F 1
2016 NPC North American Championships Women’s Figure – class F 5
2016 NPC Europa Dallas Women’s Figure – class D 1
2016 NPC Europa Dallas Women’s Figure – Novice D 1
Generation Iron sends condolences to the friends and family of Stacey Cummings at this time. Generation Iron will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. Stay tuned to Generation Iron for more updates.
Jacob Ladon is a staff writer and former amateur bodybuilder. He has been passionate about bodybuilding since he was 15 years old and discovered the joys of training in the gym. He reports and comments on all bodybuilding related matters.
INBA Natural Bodybuilding Body Quest Athlete Julie Romero Shares How She Lost 61 Pounds
INBA athlete Julie Romero shares her 61 pounds weight loss transformation and inspires others to naturally live a healthy and fit lifestyle.
This past weekend (April 16, 2022), the INBA Capital City Championships had inspiring women competitors representing the natural bodybuilding community who have taken their health and fitness into their own hands. One of these standout athletes was Julie Romero. Julie Romero has lost a total of 61 pounds. Romero’s health and fitness journey began in October of 2020. Romero merely wanted to lose 20 lbs. However, her trainer encouraged her that more was possible. In just four weeks, she was down 17 pounds, and down 55 pounds in three months. Today, she’s lost a total of 61 pounds.
Julie Romero Lost 61 Pounds Naturally
At the INBA Capital City Championships, Romero gave a speech about her story.
Romero stated:
“Going into this, I only wanted to lose 20 pounds. I was thinking I would be comfortable with just 20 pounds, and when I started, my trainer believed in me and said that I could honestly do 30-40 pounds.
I laughed and said let’s try just do 20 lbs and thought that’s all I could do. And in 4 weeks, I lost 17 pounds. Today I’ve done a total of 61 pounds now.
My new goal is to come up here and to inspire other people to want to do it. And you can do it. And you can do it natural.”
The INBA PNBA uploaded a clip of Romero speaking on social media below.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cci9_SqpS-X/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Julie Romero competed in the Body Quest category at INBA Capital City Championships. Body Quest is a weight loss transformation category. And it gives people on a health and fitness journey a platform to share their journey and inspire others. Athletes in the Body Quest class get to show off their transformation with an outfit of their choice and disclose what inspired them to seek a healthy lifestyle.
The INBA Welcomes All Levels of Competition
The INBA welcomes all levels of fitness and bodybuilding and has a multitude of categories to choose from. These include Body Quest, Bikini Diva Mama (women who have had children 1-3 years ago from the competition date), and Beach Body (entry-level category to Men’s Physique).
The INBA PNBA stated:
“The INBA encourages everyone on whatever fitness level they are on to stay healthy, positive, and most importantly drug free. There is a vulnerability to all the amazing Body Quest journeys, and we thank you for sharing them with us. Many are touched, inspired and motivated by your journey.”
In addition to Julie Romero’s inspiring story and transformation shared this past weekend, another Body Quest athlete revealed her weight loss journey, Betty Mayes, who was able to drop 41 lbs.
Upcoming INBA PNBA Competitions
INBA PNBA Pro/Am Philip Ricardo Legends International is the next INBA PNBA show held on Saturday, April 30, 2022. You can view the full INBA PNBA 2022 competition schedule here.
Generation Iron congratulates Julie Romero and Betty Mayes for their inspiring transformations!
If you’ve gone through your fitness quest and want to share your story with others, we encourage you to sign up for the INBA PNBA Mr & Ms USA Championships on July 2, 2022, in Dallas, TX. Click here to register or find out more about INBA Body Quest!
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Joey Swoll Talks The Effectiveness Of Weed & Bodybuilding
Joey Swoll talks CBD, marijuana, and how it can supplement bodybuilding.
Joey Swoll’s partnership with the CBD company Ignite started with a friendship between himself and Dan Bilzerian. Dan is a millionaire playboy of sorts in the bodybuilding world, using social media to showcase his luxurious lifestyle. With the rapid change in legality for marijuana and CBD, we decided to talk with Joey about the future of bodybuilding with the potential legalization of marijuana products. In our latest GI Exclusive, Joey Swoll discusses the reality of weed and bodybuilding; how it can to help supplement training; and how popular it is in the bodybuilding community.
A Major Shift
The United States is a very different country today when it comes to marijuana. What was once seen as a dangerous drug is now legal in various states. However slowly, it seems that weed will one day be legal on a federal level in the United States future.
Of course, just because marijuana is still illegal on a federal level doesn’t mean that many people aren’t already partaking in the drug. What has changed is the use of CBD. It’s now legal to sell in many states for a number of uses. The product helps lower anxiety and reduce muscle soreness.
In our latest GI Exclusive interview segment with Joey Swoll – we breakdown his involvement with Dan Bilzarian’s Ignite brand. He also discusses the reality of weed use in bodybuilding. How often is it used? And what kind of purpose to it serve to help enhance the quality of training, pre-workout, and post-workout?
The truth is that many bodybuilders utilize marijuana as a supplement to help with a workout. Whether it be to better focus or feel better through the pain of training – it’s somewhat commonplace in the bodybuilding world.
You can watch Joey Swoll’s full assessment of weed and bodybuilding in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above.
Seth Feroce Opens Up About Dangers Of Steroids: ‘They F***ing Will Kill you’
Seth Feroce recently discussed the dangers of steroid usage in bodybuilding.
The amount of deaths in the world of bodybuilding keeps increasing and many athletes have spoken out about this issue. Seth Feroce became the latest as he went on a “truck rant” that he shared to his YouTube page about the dangers of steroids in bodybuilding.
Feroce burst onto the scene in the early 2000s as an IFBB Pro bodybuilder. He has not competed in close to a decade but remains an influential figure in the sport because of his overall knowledge and passion for fitness. He has been a critic of steroids for years now and recently backed up his notion during an intense rant.
Just a week ago, Cedric McMillan passed away at 44 years old. This is an ongoing problem in the sport as bodybuilding is losing some great competitors and people. Shawn Rhoden and George Peterson passed away last year due to heart issues as well.
““I knew this day would come whenever I had to make this f***ing video. It seems that nobody is saying it and everybody wants to hear somebody say it. And everybody is trying to think of a way to say it without sounding like a complete f***ing prick but about bodybuilding and motherf***s dying. So it seems I’m going to be the motherf***r to say it. Steroids will kill you. You get it. They f***ing will kill you. They will kill you. That’s it.”
The topic of steroids comes up often in bodybuilding and many wonder why athletes continue to take these supplements despite knowing they are dangerous.
READ MORE: Bodybuilders Are Dying: An Investigation Into Modern Bodybuilding, Health, & PED Use
According to Seth Feroce, who has been around the sport as a competitor and coach, bodybuilding is addictive and the rush of the action makes competitors feel like they are super human.
“We are addicted to this sport. We love it. It’s an attraction that we cannot control. There is nothing like training back on a 1000 migs of test, 400 migs of tren, and two f***ing Anidrol. You ain’t touching that sh**. You’re a f***ing animal. Yes you are but at some point you have to stop doing that. Do you know why you have to stop doing that? Because it will f***ing kill you and we all know it.”
Seth Feroce continues by explaining that bodybuilding does not need to be saved. Younger athletes want to win so bad that they are willing to do whatever it takes. As competitors get older, priorities can change, especially when families are in the picture. Also, as a bodybuilder gets older, they still have to deal with decisions made at a younger age.
Feroce explains how he is still dealing with some problems despite taking on a healthier lifestyle recently.
“You have children, you start to grow up, you start to realize maybe I should stop doing this sh**. Fortunately for me, it happened when it did when I tore my tricep I thought the world was over. I thought everything was going to come crumbling down. No. It was actually a blessing in disguise because I got my sh** together and now I’m in the best shape of my life.
That doesn’t erase all the shit I’ve done in my life. That doesn’t just erase all the years, the ten, almost twenty years I blasted f***ing gear. I’m like oh yeah I’m fine, I’m not going to have a heart attack. No bit** my days are numbered. They’re numbered! I’m going to f***ing die from this.”
Seth Feroce has been one of the biggest critics of steroids and is not afraid to speak his mind regarding the issue. At this point, he does not believe there is any saving bodybuilding. The risks are out there and competitors continue to use the products. Feroce is simply making sure that bodybuilders understand what they are putting their bodies through.
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