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2022 San Diego Pro Championships Results and Scorecards
The 2022 San Diego Pro Championships Olympia qualifier took place on March 26, 2022, in San Diego, California, featuring the Men’s Classic Physique division. Top competitors for the Classic Physique division gathered in San Diego, California hoping to earn the chance to compete in the biggest competition of the year 2022 Mr. Olympia. The Classic…
Jimmy Kolb Hits A 1140 lbs (517 kg) Equipped Bench Press at The 2022 WPO Bench Bash
The 2022 WPO Bench Bash took place on March 26th, 2022, in Boca Raton, Florida. Numerous elite bench pressers got together to compete at one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. However, Jimmy Kolb won the competition comfortably. Jimmy recently claimed a new equipped bench press record, and he has now added another…
2022 Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda Pro Results and Scorecards
The 2022 Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda Pro Olympia qualifier took place on Saturday 26 March, 2022 in Hamilton, Bermuda. The show featured two women’s top divisions Wellness and Bikini International. In the end, Eli Fernandez of Bikini and Barbara Cesar of Wellness wins title at Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda 2022 pro show. Caribbean Pro Bermuda was…
Hafthor Bjornsson Shares Full Day Of Eating During Boxing Diet
Hafthor Bjornsson recently shared what he eats per day while preparing fo fight against Eddie Hall.
Hafthor Bjornsson quickly built a reputation as one of the best strongmen in the world. He has been making the transition to boxing and is preparing to fight Eddie Hall on Saturday night. Since making the move to the ring, Bjornsson has changed his diet plan significantly and recently shared a full day of eating.
Bjornsson is a former World’s Strongest Man who has the world record deadlift with a 501kg lift. He used to eat many meals consisting of different fats in order to keep weight on and be able to compete at a high level during competition. Since switching over to boxing, Bjornsson has lost nearly 100 pounds and has built a shredded physique.
Bjornsson joined Men’s Health for an interview taking viewers through a full day of eating.
Meal 1
8 ounces beef tenderloin
2 whole eggs
110 grams oatmeal
150 grams berries
1 glass orange juice
Meal 2
8 ounces beef tenderloin
100 grams green veggies
140 grams white rice
Meal 3
8 ounces codfish
300 grams potatoes
100 grams green veggies
Meal 4
8 ounces salmon
140 grams white rice
100 grams green veggies
Meal 5
Bjornsson wanted to make sure that his final meal of the day felt like a dessert but still had the necessary benefits to his diet. He has found a way to do so and this is a recipe many others could get on board with.
Thor’s Skyr, a prebiotic similar to Green yogurt.
100 grams berries
30 grams peanut/almond butter
Despite his strict diet, Hafthor Bjornsson admits to indulging in a cheat meal every now and then. His favorite dessert is an Icelandic dish called bragoarefur. This is a type of ice cream that is mixed with different candies. There are other ways that Bjornsson likes to include cheat meals into the week.
“On a cheat day, I would eat anything that my stomach desires. Sometimes it’s ice cream, sometimes it’s Pizza. Sometimes burger, sometimes Sushi. Whatever I desire, I eat.”
It is no surprise that Hafthor Bjornsson was able to make this incredible transition once he began boxing. Aside from the different training methods, he has completely changed his diet plan and found one that works for him. As he prepares to take on Hall on Saturday night, Bjornsson has made sure to build the right physique and it has been an incredible transformation.
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Tony Pearson: Uniqueness Is Missing From Pro Bodybuilding Physiques Today
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Tony Pearson picks his top 5 bodybuilders of all time and laments the lack of uniqueness in modern bodybuilding physiques.
What started as a discussion about the greatest bodybuilder physiques of all time pivoted into a conversation about modern bodybuilding vs past eras. Tony Pearson has a hard time picking the top 5 greatest bodybuilders of all time – because so many classic bodybuilding legends held truly unique physiques. It’s a kind of stamp of originality that Pearson doesn’t see as much in pro bodybuilding physiques today. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Tony Pearson explains how uniqueness is the missing X factor in modern bodybuilding.
During our conversation with Tony Pearson, we asked him to list his top 5 favorite bodybuilding physiques of all time. He started listing off names such as Sergio Oliva, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, and Franco Columbu. We noticed one commonality in his list – they were all Golden Era bodybuilders with a bigger focus on aesthetics rather than mass monster size.
We pointed this out and asked him about more modern legends such as Ronnie Coleman, Dorian Yates, and Phil Heath. Tony Pearson acknowledges that they are true legends – but perhaps due to primarily competing in the 70s and 80s, Pearson has a particular taste for the more aesthetic golden era.
That being said, he also believes that the most current era of bodybuilding is missing a certain x-factor. Tony Pearson isn’t criticizing modern bodybuilding’s work ethic or skill. Rather, he believes that there is simply a lack of uniqueness in the pro bodybuilding physiques we see on stage today.
“I mean you can’t say who’s the top five because everybody is unique,” Tony Pearson states in our interview. He continues:
“And that’s what we are missing I think today – is the uniqueness of the pros. Because in those days you can cover the face and hold a picture – you know who that is. You know who’s back that is. You know who’s bicep that is. You know who’s legs those are. You know. You know’s abs. Who does that vacuum. We know. And that’s unique. You’re a unique piece of work.”
Tony Pearson goes on to mention Kai Greene, seemingly the most recent pro bodybuilder he can think of that felt unique in his physique as well as his posing. In fact, a lot of the uniqueness can also come in the form of posing. Something that the modern bodybuilders are stuck living in the shadow of from previous legends.
Tony Pearson doesn’t seem to be blaming today’s pro bodybuilders for lack of trying. When it comes to posing, modern bodybuilding simply suffers from being compared to so much that came before. He explains:
“Everyone is copying everyone else now. The guys in the Classic Physique – I can say oh that’s Shawn Ray’s pose or that’s Flex Wheeler’s pose or that’s a Zane pose. I can recognize all the poses from the old time guys”
Tony Pearson has an interesting point. There are now points of reference to other famous bodybuilders. For example, Nick Walker is often being compared to the likes of Dorian Yates and even Ronnie Coleman do to his similar humongous physique. He’s not just “Nick Walker: The One and Only.” He’s “Nick Walker: The Second Coming Of Dorian Yates.” That changes the conversation and perspective on today’s athletes.
Tony Pearson acknowledges this. “It’s hard work,” he goes on to say in our interview. It’s in some ways harder work than the older generations. The Golden Era was pioneering bodybuilding as we know it today. Is there any room left for something truly new in the sport? Or will today’s athletes always be compared in some way, shape, or form to a previous legend?
You can watch Tony Pearson go into full detail on this topic by watching our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Joey Swoll Uses Video Of Ego Lifter To Show Example Of Toxic Gym Culture
Joey Swoll has been speaking out against toxic gym culture and shared another example of it here.
Joey Swoll has continued to discuss toxic gym culture on social media in many ways. This is something that he feels strongly about and has made it a point to call out gym-goers who either make fun of or show up someone else trying to better themself. In his recent video, Swoll speaks on a video of an ego lifter taking over a lift.
In Swoll’s TikTok video, a gym-goer is seen attempting a new PR and struggling with the weight. Another lifter goes over and begins working with the weight in different ways. Rather than helping and encouraging, the ego lifter feels the need to show up the person who was initially working with the bar.
This is something that Swoll does not condone and explains that it is just another example of toxic gym culture.
““One of the things that upsets me most in the gym is people thinking they’re better than others simply because they’re bigger or stronger, you’re not. Just because you can lift more, doesn’t give you the right to treat people poorly.
You saw an opportunity to shame him and embarrass him for likes and attention on social media. This is toxic gym culture. You could have done two things, you could have gone over, helped him, encouraged him, and helped him with form or, you could have simply minded your own business. Be better than that.”
This is an instance where Joey Swoll believes help should have been offered. There are many examples of toxic gym culture and TikTok has turned into a platform where users call some out.
Primarily, there have been call-to-actions on the social media platform urging males to behave better in the gym and not make females uncomfortable. This was a word to gym-goers and even in some cases employees. Swoll’s account is a bit different as he explains the correct techniques of lifts if they are being made fun of.
In previous videos, Joey Swoll has shown gym-goers being called out for performing unorthodox lifts, such as drag curls and partial reps of lateral raises. Swoll quickly explains the lift and how it is not wrong just because it looks strange.
This has been extremely popular as Joey Swoll is calling for behavior in the gym to be better. This can happen in all ways beginning with all lifters focusing on themselves and not the interest of others.
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How To Watch Hafthor Bjornsson vs. Eddie Hall Boxing Match On Saturday Night
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall are set to step in the ring. Here is how to tune in!
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall are finally prepared to step in the ring for a fight that is about two years in the making. The much-anticipated bout between the two former strongmen will take place on Saturday night at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. Here is how you can tune into the “Heaviest Boxing Match in History.”
How to Watch
The fight will be streaming on Segi TV. A subscription is not needed to tune in. Viewers will not be required to have an account or register. Bjornsson and Hall are scheduled to step in the ring at 8:30 PM ET. This will also be the site of a six-episode documentary of events and preparation leading up to the fight.
The boxing match is scheduled for six three-minute rounds. The fighters will wear 12-ounce gloves with one referee in the ring.
Hafthor Bjornsson vs. Eddie Hall History
This is a fight that has turned personal. Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall almost came to blows during their first face-off. Bjornsson claims that he was unaware of the meeting and that it was a setup by Hall. During the face-off, both men proceeded to spit on each other before having to be restrained. There were also some personal jabs made during the press conference. This is just adding even more fuel to the fire.
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall are both former winners of the World’s Strongest Man competition. Hall became the first man to deadlift 500kg before Bjornsson was able to beat his record by a single kilogram. Once they made the transition to boxing, it was clear that this would be an intense meeting. Hall was forced to pull out of their scheduled bout in September due to a torn tricep.
Once hall returned to training and a new date was set, he wanted to take it up a notch. There was an original offer of $100,000 to the charity of the winner’s choice. This has been bumped up to $200,000. Hall wanted to step it up even further but Bjornsson had something different in mind. The loser will now have to get a tattoo of the winner’s name somewhere on their body.
The time has finally come for the two men to get a chance at each other. Fans will be able to tune in for free and watch as Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall duke it out in the ring.
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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.
After Eddie Hall Mentions His Mom, Thor Bjornsson Attacks Him at Press Conference
Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson are ready to go to war.
Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson nearly came to blows at the press conference ahead of their bout this Saturday. Hall crossed the line after he mentioned Thor’s mother.
These two really don’t like each other. While it’s no secret that Thor and Eddie Hall have always been rivals, their beef has reached a whole new level. They’ve had several run ins before the fight, each time the meets almost resulting in a full blown brawl.
Hall has been brash and in Thor’s face at every turn. It’s surprising that the two haven’t come to blows, especially after the first face to face this week. Hall even spit at Thor who returned fire as well. Luckily there were enough people between them to prevent the two behemoths from clashing.
Their second run in with each other happened during a sit down meet that saw the two once again trading scornful trash talk. Luckily they were both able to control themselves before things turned physical.
The recent press conference however was a whole different story.
At the press conference Eddie Hall made the bold move to tell Thor Bjornsson to “quiet your mum.” It was perhaps the worst thing that Hall could have said.
Obviously Thor Bjornsson wasn’t happy and Eddie Hall may have just opened a can of worms he won’t be able to close. You can see the entire press conference below.
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With just one more sleep to go the heaviest boxing match in history will go down as Hafthor Bjornsson (335lbs) locks horns with Eddie Hall (313.5lbs).
Who do you think wins this strongman boxing match?
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Natural Bodybuilder Anitra Jeffery Shares Tips to Increase Your Squat
INBA PNBA Physique Pro Anitra Jeffery shares the mobility exercises that will increase your squat.
If you’ve been lifting weights for a while, you probably know that the squat is one of the most essential lifts. The squat is considered the king of all exercises, and it’s one of the big three movements – squat, bench press, deadlift. How much weight you can squat is a good indicator of your overall strength. The question is: how can we increase your squat?
Fortunately, the squat targets the largest muscle in your body – your gluteus maximus (butt). And your legs host large muscles, so it’s easier to increase the weight on squats than isolation movements, such as barbell curl, which targets a much smaller group – biceps.
In addition, International Natural Bodybuilder Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Physique Pro Anitra Jeffery shares mobility and stability exercises you can add to your regimen to increase your squat. Anitra Jeffery placed in the top five at 2021 Natural Olympia in the Women’s Physique division.
The more mobile you are, the more range of motion you’ll have. Therefore, you’ll be able to squat down lower with heavier weights to build strength and muscle. And if you have more stability, you’ll be able to control more weight.
Anitra Jeffery’s Tips to Increase Your Squat
In an Instagram (IG) post posted by Anitra Jeffery on January 7th, 2022, she stated:
“If you want to be able to do the staple exercises that you need for gains, such as squats and lunges,
don’t skip mobility and stability training.
If you know you’re always short on time, add to your warmups or on your active rest days.
Inchworm—multi-joint, dynamic exercise; can increase strength and muscular endurance throughout the entire body- emphasis on shoulders and core; great stretch for hamstrings and calves; can work abs better than situps and crunches
Quadruped Torso twist & reach/T-Spine rotation- increases t-spine mobility; open up chest muscles; loosen back muscles
Birddog— strengthens the core and hips; improves stability, encourages a neutral spine, and relieves low back pain, can strengthen back muscles; promotes proper posture and increases range of motion”
Below you can see Anitra Jeffery’s full IG post with clips of her performing each mobility/stability movement.
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Mobility and Stability Exercises
Anitra Jeffery asserts that mobility and stability exercises are essential for making progress on your squat. Jeffery recommends inchworm, quadruped torso twist and reaches/T-spine rotation, and bird dogs.
Inchworms strengthen your shoulders and core and make your hamstrings and calves more flexible. In addition, quadruped torso twist and reach/T-spine rotation increases the mobility of your thoracic mobility (thorax) and prevents lower back pain. Bird dogs also improve lower back pain and strengthen your core and hip stability.
INBA PNBA Physique Division
Anitra Jeffery competes in the Women’s Physique class. Women in the Physique division are scored on symmetry, muscularity, definition, (conditioning), and stage presence. It’s even more critical for athletes in the Physique class to have more muscle mass than other classes such as Bikini Divas, where the competitors are smaller. However, Women’s Bodybuilding contenders store the most muscle.
Recap
Having good stability and mobility is imperative for the squat. Make inchworms, quadruped torso twist and reach/T-spine rotation, and bird dogs part of your weekly training plan to add weight to your squat.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Speaks In Favor Of Russian People, Slams Government For War
Arnold Schwarzenegger believes this is a government issues, not one with the Russian people.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is known as the best bodybuilder of all-time but he is also a politician who keeps up with the events from around the world. Recently, Schwarzenegger posted a video speaking on the current war going on between Ukraine and Russia.
Schwarzenegger spoke on his personal feelings. He has always respected Russian people and it began from a young age. Schwarzenegger spoke on a specific incident when he saw Yuri Petrovich Plasov compete at the World Weightlifting Championships. Plasov became the first person to lift 200kg above his head. Schwarzenegger was able to meet the powerlifter backstage and since then, he has been nothing but respectful to the Russians.
“Ever since I was 14 years old, I’ve had nothing but affection and respect for the people of Russia. the strength and the heart of the Russian people have always inspired me. That is why I hope that you will let me tell you the truth about the war in Ukraine and what is happening there.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger felt the need to speak his mind on the war because of his personal feelings. He went into great detail on how this is an issue with the Russian government and the reputation of the people should not be diminished.
“No one likes to hear something critical of their government, I understand that. But as a long time friend of the Russian people, I hope you hear what I have to say. And may I remind you that I speak with the same heartfelt concern as I spoke to the American people when there was an attempted insurrection on January 6th last year when a wild crowd was storming the U.S. Capitol trying to overthrow our government.”
“I know your government has told you that this is a war to denazify Ukraine. Denazify Ukraine? This is not true. Ukraine is a country with a Jewish president, a Jewish president I might add, whose father’s three brothers were all murdered by the Nazis. You see, Ukraine did not start this war. Neither did nationalists or Nazis. Those in power in the Kremlin started this war. This is not the Russian people’s war.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger has not been shy about speaking his mind and when he talks, people listen. He has had some controversial takes in the past but this is one he believes will help the overall viewpoint of the war that is happening.
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