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Iranian Hulk Says Family Disowned Him Following Face-Off With Martyn Ford
The Iranian Hulk had a difficult time discussing his family’s reaction to the face-off incident with Martyn Ford.
Both the Iranian Hulk and Martyn Ford are putting the finishing touches on their preparation ahead of their scheduled boxing match. The fighters are expected to meet in the ring on April 30 at the O2 Arena in London. The match was originally scheduled for Saturday but was pushed back. In February, the two met face-to-face and there were some fireworks.
Ford and Iranian Hulk attempted to get the better of each other during the face-off. First, Sajad Gharibi went low in an attempt to takedown Ford but the two were separated. Next, it was Ford who shoved Gharibi to the ground before security stepped in once again. According to the Iranian Hulk, this is an incident that is still impacting him.
Th Iranian Hulk recently spoke during a television interview about his family’s reaction to the incident with Ford. This apparently impacted the relationship that Iranian Hulk has with his family.
“I cannot call my family. When I returned I didn’t go to my family. I can’t talk to my father and my mother, when I spoke to her, she said: ‘The person in this video that I saw was not my son, my son is way stronger than this’. Gharibi said.
“It hurts my heart when I can’t talk to my family. I have lost my pride and I am destroyed. How can I explain?”
The Iranian Hulk has been training in many ways to prepare for this fight. This includes some unique tactics that have seen him take punches and wooden boards to the midsection. Gharibi is also significantly slimmed down since training began for this fight. Despite being the underdog heading in, Iranian Hulk is not backing down.
This was an isolated incident during the face-off but it continues to impact Gharibi. He explained how his mother denounced him and it has affected his sleep schedule and more.
“They deceived me and I fell to the ground. My family said that you will go there and finish him. They expected the other way around.
“How can I sleep or get any rest? I personally feel very bad and I cannot sleep but I am now taking sleeping pills.”
Iranian Hulk feels like he let his family down during this incident. With the calendar turning to April, there are just a few weeks left before both fighters can settle their differences in the ring. This will be the chance for Iranian Hulk to take a real shot at Ford without being separated.
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Jay Cutler On Mike O’Hearn And The Rock Not Discussing Natural Status: ‘For A Long Time, I Did The Same’
Jay Cutler has been open about bodybuilding in retirement and recently discussed Mike O’Hearn and The Rock being natural.
Since retiring from competition, Jay Cutler has been open and honest about the sport of bodybuilding. It does not matter whether it is about his own career, the status of the sport, or other topics gaining attention. In a recent interview, Cutler took the time to discuss the natural status of Mike O’Hearn and The Rock.
Both O’Hearn and Dwayne Johnson are figures that carry great attention when it comes to building an elite physique. O’Hearn is a former Mr. Universe champion who has been featured on the cover of many fitness magazines. The Rock made a great career for himself in the WWE before becoming a star on the big screen. Over the years, he has continued to work on his physique and is larger than life now.
On The Michael Sartain Podcast, Jay Cutler discussed the notion that both Mike O’Hearn and The Rock are natural. This is a topic that Cutler knows well and understands why it is not discussed.
“You know those things I don’t really comment as much on because I understand the positioning. Everyone has their own position and if they choose not to talk about it, I respect that because for a long time I did the same right. I didn’t come out and say I take this or that and I kind of went into interviews knowing that many weren’t going to ask and the ones that I thought might, I was protected where, ‘hey don’t blatantly ask me hey do you take this or that, don’t put me on the spot’ and that’s why I was limited on where I put my publicity.”
Jay Cutler is a four-time Olympia champion and one of the best bodybuilders of all-time. During his career, Cutler dealt with plenty of noise in solving steroids in the sport. This is something he did not discuss when he was competing but it has come out since he is done on stage.
Cutler also discussed how the Olympia was covered and the vibe around the reporters. Steroids and bodybuilding are linked and it was kind of understood heading into shows.
“All the local news stations before the Olympia covered the event but they didn’t touch on that and I think it was kind of known, hey don’t ask these kinds of questions but you have to prepare yourself.”
Jay Cutler did not accuse either The Rock or Mike O’Hearn of using steroids. Nor did he acknowledge the claim that they are all-natural. Cutler simply said that it is not his place to comment on the alleged use of steroids by others. This is a stance that many around the sport should take until the athlete themself wants to come out and discuss it.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Announces He Will Compete In A Bodybuilding Show This Year
Former pro wrestler and jacked action movie star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has officially announced that he will step onto the competitive bodybuilding stage in 2022.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has always been known for his incredible mass monster physique put on display in countless Hollywood action movies. He has also been known to be a lover of competitive bodybuilding – even planning the Athleticon event set to feature a star studded IFBB Pro show (it is unknown if this will still happen after many setbacks). Now it seems that the muscle-bound actor has built up enough passion to actually step onto the competition stage. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson officially announced that he plans to compete in a bodybuilding competition before the end of 2022.
The announcement comes via an interview with the UK-based outlet Bodybuilding Today – who interviewed The Rock during his recent stay in Hawaii. However, he has yet to make the announcement on any of his official social media channels.
The Rock has given no specific information, such as what league he plans to compete in or when exactly we can expect to see him on stage. His only promise was to prepare to step on stage before the end of the year. He went on to state that he has been a life long fan of bodybuilding and respects the dedication and lifestyle required to be an elite competitor. They have long been the same kind of tenets he lived by (giving him one of the most muscular physiques in modern Hollywood).
The Rock continued by stating there would be “no greater honor” than to at least compete on the bodybuilding stage at least once in his life. After many setbacks with his own attempt to start a pro bodybuilding competition and expo (Athleticon) he believed that now was the right time – as he is “not getting any younger.”
The announcement comes just days before Wrestlemania 38 – with many fans and outlets suspecting that The Rock is planned to make an appearance. Most recently, he has been staying in Hawaii, where many WWE fans believe he is preparing for the event. If The Rock does, in fact, appear at Wrestlemania – perhaps it will be during this event that he makes a broader announcement of his competitive bodybuilding plans.
Beyond his previous attempts to kick start a new big budget pro bodybuilding show with Athleticon, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had long been involved with pro bodybuilding in some indirect form. He helped produce the 2016 Mr. Olympia with Dany Garcia and his production company Seven Bucks Productions. He has also occasionally appeared behind the scenes at some NPC/IFBB Pro events.
As it stands, the Rock is 49 years old, so it remains to be seen what category of bodybuilding competition he will attempt to compete in. Will he receive some sort of special invitation by a major league such as NABBA or the IFBB Pro? Or will he choose to simply compete in an amateur competition or masters competition? Despite his age, he’s displayed an incredible physique – should he choose to focus even more squarely on competitive bodybuilding for even just one show, we may see something truly exciting step on stage.
At this moment, little more information is available. Generation Iron will continue to update this story as more updates are announced. Until then, you can see more information in Bodybuilding Today‘s official post below:
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Natural Bodybuilder Michael Boyle Explains When You Should Take a Deload Week
INBA PNBA athlete Michael Boyle says this is when you should take a deload week.
Taking a deload week can be beneficial for your workout progress. It’s when you back off the intensity and volume you do when you work out. Deload weeks will help you build muscle and is a form of active recovery. The question is: how often should you do them? International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) natural bodybuilder Michael Boyle shares his experience on when you should reduce your workout intensity and volume.
Michael Boyle is a 2x British natural bodybuilding champion. And he earned a bronze medal in the Men’s Bodybuilding Master’s division at 2021 Natural Olympia – this year, he plans to win it all!
Michael Boyle shared his perspective on social media regarding the best time to take a deload week. According to Michael Boyle, the proper time is:
“There is no rules when to take a deload week. I’m finding it’s every 3rd week for me. Listen to your body. Talk to your coach. Find what works for you.”
Boyle acknowledged that he just hit a new personal best on deadlifts after coming off a deload week. You can see Boyle deadlifting below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbDEu3-jdKc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Deload Week Benefits
Michael Boyle has found that taking a deload week every three weeks works best for him. Of course, as he acknowledges, this may not be the case for everyone. Some people will only want to once every 6-12 weeks.
Benefits
Gain strength and muscle
Faster recovery
Improve joint health
Reduce stress
Listening to your body is a critical factor in determining when the right time to take a deload week. For example, if you’ve plateaued in the gym, are suffering from delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), or are chronically tired, it may be time for you to back off on your workload and intensity.
Furthermore, the higher your intensity and volume are, the more often you’ll want to take a deload week. As a natural bodybuilder like Boyle, he’ll train with high intensity and high volume workouts, so he benefits from taking a deload week every three weeks. On the other hand, a regular everyday gym-goer may not need to deload as often because their volume and intensity will be lower than a top natural bodybuilder’s training regimen.
Natural Bodybuilders Vs. Enhanced Lifters
Moreover, natural bodybuilders cannot exploit steroids. Their bodies can’t do as much volume and intensity as consistently as an enhanced lifter (lifter doping). That’s because drugs such as steroids will allow your body to do so more than it’s capable alone. Therefore, steroid users may be able to forgo them or do them less often.
How to Implement a Deload Week
You’ll want to back off the volume (sets, reps, and exercises) you do, combined with doing them at a lower intensity. Unfortunately, there’s no carved-in-stone way to do this. However, we recommend cutting back each set by 1-2 per exercise and using a weight that’s 40-60% of what you would typically lift.
Recap
Deload weeks can help you hit new records on lifts and help your body recover. Unfortunately, there is no standard time to add a deload week. It’s best to listen to your body but do them periodically.
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19-Year-Old Liam Newell Sets New American Record With 777-Pound Deadlift
Liam Newell might be new to powerlifting but he has already set a new record in deadlift.
Liam Newell is a powerlifter who has been training for quite some time but is new to sanctioned competition. It did not take the 19-year-old lifter long to make an impact and set a new American record with a 777-pound deadlift.
Newell competed in the 90kg division during the 2022 USAPL Collegiate Nationals from March 27-30. Newell highlighted an incredible performance over the course of the week by attacking a massive deadlift — and making it look easy. This beat a record that stood for over a decade.
In 2011, Ian Bell claimed the American record during the USAPL Southside Classic. This was a record that was not approached in 11 years until Newell was able to get over the hump. Not only did he break the record, but Newell did so by 5.5 pounds.
“19 88kg. American record. Unofficial world record maybe idk. Thank you to @joe_wee_ @johnny__kaufman @deadlift_lord868@sanjeevteelucksingh_ for the perfect call love you boys. Will post full recap eventually.”
Liam Newell has competed just three times. His debut competition came in January of 2021 and there have been two since. Newell has already notched two victories and an American record. At Collegiate Nationals, he was able to set new PRs in each lift.
This began when Newell completed a 556.7-pound squat on his third and final attempt. Newell continued by completing a 308.6-pound bench press and of course, his record deadlift. All together, Newell totaled 1,642.4 pounds, which was a new PR as well.
“555squat308bench777deadlift1640 9/9 day4th placeConservative on bench and probably had a little more on squat but really wanted to be 6/6 going into deadlift. Fun time. Time to get a little less chubby and get stronger.”
At 194 pounds, Newell was able to pull four times his bodyweight. The 777-pound triumph was also the second heaviest lift all time in the 18-19 division. There is clearly a bright future for Newell when looking at what he has already accomplished.
At 19 years old, Liam Newell has made a huge impact on the sport of powerlifting and he still has plenty of developing left. With one record under his belt, Newell has a chance to break many more in future competitions. Considering his age and numbers already, there is a chance that Newell continues to rise and becomes of the sports’ elite lifters before long.
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Calum von Moger Aims to Bounce Back From Legal Issues: ‘I Learn From My Mistakes And Become A Better Person’
Calum von Moger will learn from his mistakes and believes that he will prevail in the end.
Calum von Moger is a promising bodybuilder who has a chance to make an impact on stage if he can get certain issues straightened out. The Australian bodybuilder has found himself in some legal trouble recently and this has halted his career. Now, he vows to get everything in line and become a better person on and off the stage.
von Moger ran into some trouble in Australia recently. First, he was put in headlines for an alleged road-rage incident that involved the bodybuilder chasing down the other driver after threatening him with a machete. Also recently, von Moger was arrested for possession of drugs.
Every athlete, and person, has their own demons and Calum von Moger vows to learn from his mistakes in the past. He took to Instagram to share a message about how he will turn it around.
“Everyone has a past. We’ve all been through hard times. I admit, I messed up bad many times. But I don’t care about dwelling on negative thoughts of the past. All I care about is that I learn from my mistakes and become a better person. I’m trying my hardest to stay strong but I have my days too.The Media will always focus on the negative news to get our attention and start gossips. But the positive achievements I’ve done in my life far outweigh the muck-ups I had along the way ⚖️ That I can swear on ?Anyway, All I can ask is for your forgiveness so I can keep moving forward on the right path again ?”
Calum von Moger burst onto the scene in 2020 when he won Classic Physique at the NPC Mr. Universe competition. This performance earned him an IFBB Pro card but he has been unable to get on stage to make his debut.
Aside from the legal troubles, von Moger suffered a bicep tear while attempting a massive 400-pound barbell curl. This workout came during a session with Chris Bumstead. If von Moger is looking to emerge in the IFBB in Classic Physique, there is no one better to train with than the reigning three-time Olympia champion.
There are still charges pending against Calum von Moger. Once these are taken care of, the bodybuilder can focus on keeping his work and bettering himself in his career. When looking at his physique, von Moger has a chance to make a name for himself at the next level and this is what fans have been waiting for.
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KSI Thinks He Can Beat Thor Bjornsson, The Strongman Responds
KSI thinks he can beat Thor Bjornsson.
KSI says he could beat Thor Bjornsson in a boxing match. The popular YouTuber and rapper has boxing experience of his own and thinks he’d be able to take out Thor with the right game plan.
Celebrity boxing is all the rage these days. Years ago the notion of celebrity boxing was treated with disdain by the boxing community and as a freak show by the public at large. It was treated with ridicule and most matches backed up that notion nicely. Matches usually devolved into displays of ludicrous and sloppy technique. Celebrity boxing matches used to prove one point above all else: there’s a difference between trained athletes who have shed blood, sweat, and tears and the average human, no matter their other talents.
But the modern era of celebrity boxing has taken on an entirely different form altogether. These days the celebs engaging in combat range from athletes of other disciplines to social media stars. The thing that’s completely different from the past is that the combatants these days are at least taking the sport far more seriously than ever before. Celebrity boxers in the modern era all have training camps and hire out legit coaches to get them into fighting condition.
So when Thor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall went to battle the public at large knew they were in for something that would be treated seriously.
After securing his victory over his rival Eddie Hall, Thor Bjornsson has shifted focus. While a rematch with Hall isn’t out of the question, Thor is weighing his options as he seeks out possible match ups. While the list of possible opponents is considerably large, a popular, albeit unlikely social media figure has thrown his hate into the ring.
An Unexpected Challenger
British YouTuber and Rapper KSI recently made a statement about fighting Thor Bjornsson. The popular figure said he thinks he could beat Thor in a boxing match. Thor even addressed the statements in a recent post to his Instagram.
Interesting. I wonder if he truly believes he can beat me or if he’s just fooling around. What do you guys think?
KSI may have experience in fighting a larger opponent in Logan Paul. But facing off against a massive behemoth like Thor Bjornsson would be something else entirely. While he has been training with quality coaches, there’s a reason for weight classes in boxing. With KSI weighing under 200lbs and Thor over 300lbs the likelihood that the smaller would last long is slim.
What do you think of KSI calling out Thor Bjornsson?
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News and Editorial Writer at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.
Hassan Mostafa Looks Massive In Physique Update Preparing For 2022 Orlando Pro
Hassan Mostafa has been making improvements to his physique 13 weeks out of the Orlando Pro.
Hassan Mostafa looks hungry to take the next step during the 2022 season. In a recent physique update on social media, Mostafa is looking massive as he prepares to take the stage during the Orlando Pro.
The Orlando Pro will take place on July 2. With 13 weeks to prepare, it looks as though Mostafa is focusing on his conditioning in training. This is something that impacted his results in 2021 and it is clear that he is looking to make the necessary changes needed to get back on the podium.
“13 weeks out. Everything going as planned ?”
Hassan Mostafa finished fourth during the 2020 New York Pro and this is when he caught the eye of many in the bodybuilding world. Following the show, Mostafa was forced to take some time off after being hospitalized with an infection. This impacted his overall physique but Mostafa was able to get back on stage seven times in 2021.
Mostafa earned qualification to the 2021 Olympia despite not winning a competition. He was able to total enough points in the standings to earn his spot that way. Mostafa finished 13th at the Olympia and ninth at the 2021 Arnold Classic, which took place just two weeks prior. With the bodybuilding season back to its normal schedule, Mostafa is preparing to attack Orlando before anything else.
During the 2021 season, Mostafa’s conditioning was the main talking point about his physique. He is an extremely muscular bodybuilder and has plenty of mass needed to compete in Men’s Open. Now, he needs to work on the details and that has been his method of training. In recent physique updates, he has stated his goals and they are all leading up to Orlando.
The Egyptian bodybuilder has a chance to make some noise if he is able to make these changes to his physique. Hassan Mostafa has been working out frequently with Rafael Brandao at Flex Lewis’ Dragon Lair Gym. This has been motivation for all involved to give it their all while training.
For Mostafa, this is an important season to get back on track and all signs point to major improvement during competition. Fans have plenty to be excited about after looking at some recent updates.
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Natural Bodybuilder Marc Cheatham Names 3 Reasons You Aren’t Losing Belly Fat
INBA PNBA natural bodybuilder Marc Cheatham lists some of the top reasons you aren’t losing body fat.
Losing body fat is hard, and losing belly fat is especially hard. Many men struggle with losing stomach fat since men store the most fat in their abdominal region. But International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) up-and-comer natural bodybuilding star Marc Cheatham has some tips. He lists three reasons you aren’t losing belly fat on Instagram (IG).
Marc Cheatham is a breakout natural bodybuilder who made a mark in the sport of natural bodybuilding in 2021. In his first year of professional natural bodybuilding, he placed in the top six of his category at Natural Olympia.
On IG, Cheatham stated:
“these are some of the top reasons that get over looked
1) Constantly Snacking all day
2) Drinking Calories
3) Overeating on “healthy foods”
You can see his full IG post and clip explaining this in detail below:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbLesTglhFk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Belly Fat
For most men, belly fat is the hardest to get rid of. Men will lose body fat in all areas of their bodies before they have a flat stomach.
A lot of men think that doing more ab exercises is the answer. And while core workouts do strengthen your abdominal muscles, they won’t make your abs visible. The key to your abs showing is low body fat levels.
And as Cheatham stated, three top reasons men can’t seem to get rid of their belly fat are: constantly snacking all day, drinking calories, and overeating healthy foods.
Snacking will make the calories add up. It’s recommended to start with a 300-500 caloric deficit below your maintenance calories to lose weight. And snacking on junk food can easily hit those numbers. For example, two servings of a back of chips will put you around 300 calories.
And drinking calories is an easy way to consume a couple to a few hundred extra calories, depending on how many servings you have. For example, Cheatham stated that 12 fluid ounces of juice are 200+ calories. He also noted that drinking calories don’t make you feel full, so it’s a waste of calories. Moreover, although healthy foods are healthy, if you are in a caloric surplus, it doesn’t matter if you’re eating healthy foods. You still won’t lose body fat.
Body Fat and Natural Bodybuilders
Of course, the top natural physiques on the planet have extremely low body fat levels when they walk across the stage. But natural bodybuilders don’t maintain these low levels of body fat year-round. Because it’s not healthy or sustainable. Plus, they go through a bulking phase to pack on muscle.
When male natural bodybuilders compete, they can have as low as 3-6 percent. And although they train with high intensity and a lot of volumes compared to regular gym-goers, they also have very rigid diets – which is the key to their extremely low body fat levels.
Furthermore, natural bodybuilders have to be even more on point than enhanced physiques since natural athletes only rely on nutrition and training to build their bodies. Of course, doping is prohibited in natural bodybuilder leagues.
Recap
Avoid snacking throughout the day, consuming beverages with calories, and eating too many calories even if the foods are healthy to get rid of stubborn belly fat.
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Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Speech And Language Disorder Aphasia, Will Step Away From Acting
The family of Bruce Willis made a statement after his diagnosis.
Bruce Willis will be stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that impacts speech and language.
Willis’ daughter, Rumer, took to Instagram on Wednesday to make a statement on behalf of the family. Rumer is the eldest daughter of Willis and his ex-wife, Demi Moore.
“To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities. As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, aphasia is a contrition that can affect a person’s ability to speak, write, and understand language, both verbal and written. There are different types of aphasia and it typically occurs after a stroke or head injury. It can also also come on slowly from a slow-growing brain tumor or disease that causes progressive damage.
At this point, it is unclear what led the the diagnosis of Bruce Willis but he will be forced to take some time away from his extremely successful acting career.
“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.As Bruce always says, “Live it up” and together we plan to do just that.Love,Emma, Demi, Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, & Evelyn”
Bruce Willis has appeared in many classic movies over the years including Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, and The Sixth Sense. His career dates back to the 1980s when he first burst onto the scene as an actor.
Aphasia is a condition that robs a person of their ability to communicate. Once diagnosed, the best treatment for the disorder is speech and language therapy. This is where a person can relearn how to communicate and practices language skills. Family members are often a big part of the process as the person learns new ways to communicate.
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