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Mark Wahlberg Demonstrates Massage Tool After It Was Called A Sex Toy
Mark Wahlberg shows off massage tool to show co-star its true use.
Mark Wahlberg has kept himself in great shape over the years. He is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood and many of his roles require a ripped physique. Wahlberg has made plenty of physique transformations over the years and knows a thing or two about keeping his muscles in shape.
One way is to keep muscles loose by stretching or using a massage gun. Recently, Wahlberg took time to demonstrate a tool called the Power Plate Pulse. This is a new massage gun that allows users to target any area they want to work. Because of the look of the gun, Wahlberg’s co-star Tom Holland referred to it as a sex toy.
“Mr. Tom Holland, you see this. Power Plate Pulse. This is a massage tool for muscle recovery. Nothing else. Muscle recovery. This is the Power Plate Pulse. This is the quietest, longest battery life, and it also happens to be antimicrobial.”
Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland are currently working together for a project called Uncharted. Wahlberg decided to use the video to demonstrate the product and advertise for the company.
Wahlberg is an ambassador and shareholder in the company. It is no surprise to see him using the product and showing its uses. Wahlberg was seen in his home gym without a shirt to target the muscles directly. It uses vibration to hit the targeted areas and is a product that has a six-hour battery life along with six different heads.
“Massage tool strictly for muscle recovery @tomholland2013@unchartedmovie @powerplateusa ????”
Mark Wahlberg has been able to keep his shredded physique at age 50. This is partially because of his motivation and partially because of his career. Wahlberg has had to put on and lose weight over the course of his career depending on certain roles. Any product that he puts his name on has to be well worth it and this massage gun seems to be one of those products.
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Sadik Hadzovic Looks Stage Ready and Shredded 10 Weeks Out From The NY Pro
Sadik Hadzovic looks rage ready 10 weeks out from the 2022 NY Pro.
Sadik Hadzovic is looking shredded and ready for the NY Pro. The long time popular competitor has been pushing himself in training and is looking impressive 10 weeks out.
It’s clear that Sadik Hadzovic is taking no prisoner no prisoners in his return to the stage. The veteran competitor will make his return to action at the 2022 New York Pro. He’s taken a hefty amount of time off since his last appearance at the 2017 Olympia. Five years is certainly a long time to be away from the stage, but it’s obvious that Hadzovic has been taking his preparation seriously.
With 10 weeks to go until the 2022 NY Pro competitors are doing their best to prep as the time window closes. Among the competitors vying to win the Classic Physique title at the show, Sadik Hadzovic could be one of the biggest names. His return to action particularly at an East Coast show is definitely a big deal. As such Hadzovic is taking his preparation seriously. The pressure is on for the popular bodybuilder to perform in front of a crowd likely filled with his fans.
Stage Ready
Well as the saying goes pressure creates diamonds. Sadik Hadzovic has put in his fair share of work in the build up to the NY Pro and now the results are speaking for themselves. 10 weeks out Hadzovic looks impressive.
You’re younger self had a dream, don’t let that little guy down.
Great day of training and filming here in Texas today with coach @kashguidry.
10 weeks out of the NY PRO!
Will Sadik Hadzovic win the NY Pro title? That’s yet to be seen. There is still plenty of tough competition to give him fits in the Classic Physique division. But this physique update is at least a great indication that he’s been putting in some quality work. Hadzovic could use a bit more size on his frame, but other than that he looks shredded and impressive.
Do you think Sadik Hadzovic can win at the 2022 NY Pro?
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Lou Ferrigno Launches NFT Access Ticket To Bodybuilding Museum
Lou Ferrigno is giving fans the opportunity to access the full photo gallery of the 1973 Mr. Universe.
Lou Ferrigno is a legendary bodybuilder who helped transcend the sport early on. he is still an influential name in bodybuilding and is continuing to put out some different content. Ferrigno recently announced an NFT project that he is sharing that allows fans to get some unique pictures from back in the day.
Ferrigno shared a reel on Instagram explaining the project and how fans can get in on it. This will show some cropped pictures of Ferrigno during competitions back in 1973. He references his victory at the Mr. America competition where he had massive biceps.
“Alright, big Lou Ferrigno here. I’m so excited to share now that my first NFT tickets are now live. Here’s a unique, cropped photo taken of me when I was 21 before I won the IFBB Mr. America competition back in 1973. At the time, I had the biggest biceps in the sport, 22 inches at 21 years old. Now, these tickets will allow you to access the NFT exhibit where you can watch and read about the story behind this photo. Get the ultimate high resolution so get these tickets before they sellout. Go to DaVinci now.”
During his career, Lou Ferrigno had some legendary battles with Arnold Schwarzenegger. This is what ultimately put his skillset on the map. He was able to battle with the greatest bodybuilder of all-time. When looking at results, Schwarzenegger was able to get the better of him on the Olympia stage. Ferrigno finished with back-to-back top-three finishes at the Olympia in 1974 and 1975.
This came after Ferrigno won the Mr. Universe competition in 1973. He burst onto the bodybuilding scene right out of high school and wasted no time becoming an elite name. Now, he is still making his mark on the sport and allowing fans to get in on some exciting experiences.
NFT’s are beginning to become extremely popular. Generation Iron recently dropped its first line of NFT’s and there will be more coming. As for Ferrigno, he is giving an access ticket for an entire exhibit around his incredible victories.
Lou Ferrigno is as good as it gets when thinking about the best bodybuilders of all-time. This is bound to be an exciting exhibit and worth the ticket.
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Natural Bodybuilder Chad Martin Expresses the Dilemma of Being Natural
INBA PNBA Hall of Famer Chad Martin explains the quandary surrounding natural bodybuilding.
Chad Martin is an International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Building Association (PNBA) competitor and Hall of Fame Inductee. Some remember Chad Martin as “The Bowflex Guy” after being the face of their 2005 national commercial.
Nowadays, Chad Martin competes in the Men’s Bodybuilding Grand Masters division and received a fourth-place finish at 2021 Natural Olympia. Chad Martin considers himself “Forever Natural,” and Generation Iron was able to get his insight on being natural.
Chad Martin stated:
“I realized that if I wanted to be a true natural competitor I wouldn’t stand a chance next to someone with my height but weighing 70-90lbs heavier at 2% body fat, and 4 inches shorter.”
Of course, Martin refers to enhanced bodybuilders – athletes on some form of PEDs.
Admittedly, Martin says it’s displeasing to see placings stolen and money taken out of authentic natural competitors’ pockets. However, Martin acknowledges that many competitors are confused by what it means to be a natural. For example, some competitors believe taking PEDs derived from natural derivates is still considered natural. He also notes that some competitors have doped in their past. Then have been clean for five years before coming back in the sport of bodybuilding, claiming to be a natural.
Furthermore, some bodybuilders justify doping from not being genetically gifted compared to other bodybuilders. On the contrary, some athletes believe creatine and caffeine aren’t natural.
Martin points to the 21st-century culture as partly to blame. Nowadays, superhero physiques are becoming the norm. We have poisoned our minds to believe that bigger is better by any means possible. Martin voiced, “The image that we are creating in young boys minds is a cartoonish out of reach ideal unless you use some form of PEDs.”
What Does it Mean to Be a Natural?
Chad Martin said:
“If you look back at the early bodybuilding years with Steve Reeves and others, you see a physique that was symmetrically and aesthetically pleasing, and was formed from just eating properly and training with what you had.”
Martin pointed out that getting back to this age of bodybuilding isn’t feasible. However, Martin quoted:
“I love this sport and have stated from day one that I want to be an ambassador for it and prove you can build a healthy and quality physique without using any PEDs, but are we fighting an ideal that our culture almost embraces as not cheating, but using any means necessary to justify its use.”
Chad Martin Natural Bodybuilding History
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Chad Martin has been a natural bodybuilder for decades. He joined the INBA PNBA in 2001 after being frustrated with the integrity of other bodybuilding leagues. After learning more about the INBA PNBA and what they represented, he knew this was his route.
Martin said that he’s happy with the decision he made, especially with the string of deaths that have taken place in bodybuilding recently. In addition, he loves competing with the men in Bodybuilding Grand Masters.
Chad Martin has competed in the most Natural Olympia shows ever against all the top champions. However, his fondest memory was in 2012 when he won the World Title and draped the USA flag around him, then went on the next day to compete in the PNBA with four world champions on stage.
Personal LIfe
Outside of competing in Natual Bodybuilding, Chad Martin has taught physical education and computer tech at a juvenile jail in WA for the last 25 years. Also, he helps run a GED program to support his hobby/passion. Chad Martin also puts ample time into his two sons, baseball players – one who is a professional with the Pirates and the other who is a D1 commit.
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Nick Walker Shares Latest Physique Update, Insane Deadlift Workout
Nick Walker’s offseason preparation has been insane and is continuing to intensify.
Nick Walker is entering his second season and has made it clear that he will dedicate 2022 to preparing for the Olympia. After a strong 2021 campaign, Walker emerged as one of the top bodybuilders in Men’s Open. By the looks of his recent physique updates, Walker looks primed and ready for a championship-level performance on the biggest stage.
Walker has not been shy about sharing physique updates. Last week, Walker took to Instagram to share yet another update along with a massive deadlift workout. He completed two sets of stiff-leg deadlifts with 315 pounds. The bodybuilder performed 8-10 reps going slow on the way down to control the weight and get a good stretch.
The 2022 Olympia will return to Las Vegas from Dec. 15-18. With about nine months of prep remaining, Walker does not seem to be wasting any time or workouts.
“Stiff leg deadlifts 2 hard sets of 8-10 reps with 315.
Sure I could push more weight which im sure I will in time. But I want to make sure my hamstrings are getting all the work here without bringing my back into it.
Slow negatives on these and exploding up just destroy my hamstrings”
Nick Walker landed victories during the 2021 New York Pro followed by his Arnold Classic performance. Just two weeks after winning the Arnold Classic, Walker earned a top-five finish at the Olympia. This was a strong showing during his first appearance on the biggest stage in the sport. He vowed to put on a better show this time around.
Walker decided not to defend his title at this year’s Arnold Classic so he could put all of his focus on the Olympia. He has started training with Dom Supersliced this year and has taken on a new training regimen. At this time, Walker is weighing around 295 pounds, which he shares during his workout videos on YouTube.
There is no doubt that Walker has the drive to be named Mr. Olympia in his career. This is the reason he has bypassed each show this year and will continue to train at a high level. Now, it is all about putting the finishing touches on his physique and that is the plan moving forward.
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Michigan Bodybuilder Charged After Smuggling Drugs That Treat Effects Of Steroids
Josh Ford, an IFBB bodybuilder, along with five others were charged with smuggling drugs into the U.S.
A Michigan bodybuilder has been charged for his part in a drug smuggling scheme that brought illegal substances into the U.S. Josh Ford, an IFBB professional from Troy, was involved in a venture with four other men that was centered around drugs that treat effects of steroids.
Federal investigators said that they tracked at least $12 million, accepted in cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, along with other forms of digital pay. Once the payments were received, the funds were sent to accounts that were linked to one of the suspects. This is when they would be covered to the co-conspirators.
The individuals were arraigned last week for their part in the scheme. All members face up to five years in prison along with fines that can reach $250,000.
The U.S. Department of Justice explained that websites were setup advertising the drugs. This broke down the products into fur categories based on where they were shipped. There was a section labeled “USA Products” and this offered three-day shipping to the country.
“According to the indictment, if customers elected to pay using an alternative form of payment, rather than Bitcoin or another form of cryptocurrency, co-conspirators directed payments through accounts linked to defendant James Funaro. The indictment alleges that Funaro then converted the proceeds of the scheme into cryptocurrency before they were moved to accounts held by other co-conspirators, including foreign nationals residing overseas. Overall, investigators traced at least $12 million in proceeds to the drug smuggling scheme.”
The drugs that were being distributed were used to treat the effects of steroids. This would help to work against the short-term effects that steroid users have been through. The drugs would be re-packaged and sent to customers who placed the order. These products were shipped from other countries and falsely declared as other products. They would be broken down by other distributors before sent out to those who bought them.
The DOJ claimed that one website was created back in September 2018. There was another website made in March 2020. This is when Ford received packages that contained bulk quantities of prescription drugs. In 2018, the sale of the drugs was advertised without the need of a written prescription.
The website selling the drugs has been seized by the United States Postal Inspection Service. The five defendants will be arraigned in U.S. District Count for the Western District of Michigan on March 21.
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Hafthor Bjornsson, Eddie Hall Trade Trash Talk in Sit Down Ahead of Fight
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall face off once again ahead of their boxing match.
Long time rivals Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall had a much more civil face off than their initial meeting just a few days back. With their bout scheduled for this Saturday, Bjornsson and Hall look to hype the fight up and give fans a taste of what’s to come.
Both Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall will be quick to tell you that there’s no love lost between each other. The two have had a problem ever since their competitive strongman days.
With neither man competing in strongman at the moment, the two bitter rivals have decided to solve their differences in another way.
The two rivals have competed fiercely with each other for many years, each getting the better of the other in tests of strength. But a strongman competition is nothing like a boxing match. A contest of strength is one thing. A contest between fists and the will of two fighters is something else entirely.
The Rivals Face Off
If their confrontation the other day was any hint, Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall have true anger for each other. The two decided to sit down and had a more “civil” conversation ahead of their bout…
Well, civil is certainly up to debate.
“That’s what it’s all about,” said Eddie Hall. “He smeared my win and never apologized. I am here to correct it.”
“You Fu**ing Fake Lying B*tch,” said Hafthor Bjornsson.
These are just a few highlights of the conversation between the rivals. Obviously it wasn’t that pretty. For the full sit down interview see the video below.
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At the end of the video Hafthor Bjornsson closed on a determined note.
“I am the better boxer,” said Bjornsson. “I have everything. If I want to knock him out, I will knock him out. If I want to go the distance, I’ll go the distance. He has no chance.”
Eddie Hall vowed to deliver a knockout.
“I can just look you dead in the eyes, and I can say I’m going to knock you out. End of story.”
Who do you think wins on Saturday?
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Amanda Martin Shares the Best Supplements for Natural Bodybuilding
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INBA PNBA Bikini Pro Amanda Martin shared the best 3 supplements you should take as a natural bodybuilder.
Experience lifters will sooner or later learn that your workouts and nutrition play the most prominent role in reaching your fitness goals. It can be tempting for newer lifters to lean too much on supplements to make progress. That’s not to say all supplements aren’t good. Some supplements can give you an edge and help catapult you to your dream body.
However, knowing what supplements to take can be confusing with all the misinformation. Frankly, most supplements aren’t worth taking. However, Amanda Martin, an International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) bikini competitor, shares the top three supplements you should be taking as a natural bodybuilder.
Amanda Martin is a bikini pro athlete and competes with INBA PNBA Australia. She also has a coaching service specializing in helping others prep for competitions. On social media, Amanda Martin stated:
“* A Fast digesting Protein Powder such as a Whey Isolate or Whey Blend, and/or Casein Protein Powder. Protein powders can be a great way to help supplement a Diet that is already well rounded with Animal and/or plant Proteins. Protein Powders are a great addition to help you reach your Protein targets.
* Creatine Monohydrate – The worlds most researched Supplement, and one at the top of my list. Research indicates that Creatine can help assist with improved Resistance Training, by helping promote energy production. In a Nut Shell, Creatine can help with Pushing harder in the gym, building muscle, and performing at a higher capacity.
* Caffeine. Sweet sweet Caffeine. Caffeine can assist with improving your performance and alertness in the gym. Resulting in a higher quality training session.”
Below is Amanda Martin’s entire social media post.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaofWoZB5RE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Supplements
According to Amanda Martin, protein, creatine, and caffeine are the top three supplements you should take. She also noted that fish oil and vitamin D could be beneficial. Although, she claimed that fat burners aren’t necessary unless you’re taking them for the caffeine.
Protein is imperative to build muscle. Protein can also help with satiation. Getting all the protein you need from food sources alone can be challenging, which is why taking a protein supplement can help. Your body already produces creatine. But research shows taking an extra 5g of creatine per day will increase your strength and build lean muscle mass. (1) Caffeine gives you energy for your workouts, and it can increase thermogenesis (heat production) to speed up your metabolism.
And Amanda Martin isn’t the only natural athlete that recommends a vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D is essential for building and strengthening your bones and immune system.
Recap
Many supplements aren’t worth your money and won’t yield any beneficial results towards reaching your fitness goals. However, a select few supplements can give you the edge you’re looking for to bring you one step closer to your dream body. A whey protein shake, creatine monohydrate, and caffeine are the three supplements you should take.
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Reference
1. Chilibeck, P. D., Kaviani, M., Candow, D. G., & Zello, G. A. (2017). Effect of creatine supplementation during resistance training on lean tissue mass and muscular strength in older adults: a meta-analysis. Open access journal of sports medicine, 8, 213–226. https://doi.org/10.2147/OAJSM.S123529
Jurins Kengamu Sets Two New British Records In 83kg Category
Jurins Kengamu is primed and ready for a huge year in 2022.
Jurins Kengamu had quite a weekend and did two things that have never been done before in the 83kg division. The powerlifter participated in the 2022 British Powerlifting British Men’s Classic Championships and set two new British records.
Kengamu competed in the event, which took place on March 12 and 13, and left making a huge impression setting the tone for the rest of the year. Kengamu squatted 295.5kg (651.5lbs) to set a new British Record. Kengamu held the previous mark as well. He completed a 292.5kg (645lb) lift during the 2021 British Powerlifting British Open Classic.
When it was all said and done, Jurins Kengamu also broke the total record. He also held this previous record and bested himself once again totaling 788kg (1,727.2 lbs). Kengamu also set new competition PRs with a 172.5kg (380.3lb) bench press and 320kg (705.5lb) deadlift.
Kengamu burst onto the scene six years ago but he is continuing to take his ability to the next level. He has competed in 15 events and that number is going to continue to rise. Kengamu finished third ring the 2021 EPE European Classic Powerlifting Championships. He has also competed at World Championships in 2018 and finished eighth. Kengamu is already a strong competitor but he is continuing to set new PRs and take his strength up a notch.
Jurins Kengamu plans to compete during the 2022 IPF World Championships. He is in the same weight class as Russel Orhii and this makes for an exciting show already. Orhii has emerged as one of the best in the weight class. While Orhii is the mark, Kengamu is rising and has a chance to finish on the podium. That is certainly the goal and it would say a lot about the work put in by Kengamu.
If this competition is any indication, it looks as though Jurins Kengamu has a chance to compete with anyone in the weight class. He has now set the British records even higher and it will be interesting to see how long he can hold them. Kengamu will now begin training for his next competition which has a chance to be noteworthy.
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Hafthor Bjornsson Speaks On Heated Exchange With Eddie Hall During Face-Off
Hafthor Bjornsson took time to answer some questions he has been receiving since the incident.
The boxing match between Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall is scheduled for Saturday. It will take place at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis stadium in the United Arab Emirates. Like any fight, there was a face-off between fighters and it got heated. Bjornsson recently took to social media to discuss the interaction.
The two strongmen turned boxers had to be separated after words were exchanged and there was even some spitting. Security had to intervene on the face-off and many questions were raised. Bjornsson took to his YouTube page to explain his side of the event.
Bjornsson claims that he was preparing to train when he received word for the first time that Hall would be making an appearance.
“I had no idea that this was happening. It was an obvious setup that Eddie was in on.
Things got pretty heated, insults were thrown and it ended with Eddie being dragged out of the building, severely injuring someone involved, whilst trying to spit on me. I did spit back, not my finest moment but the adrenaline was cranked and I was shocked that he would do something so disgusting.”
Hafthor Bjornsson claims this was not a planned face-off but a setup by Eddie Hall. Regardless, the two met and it was exactly the outcome that was expected. This is a match between two former strongmen who began their rivalry early on. Bjornsson broke Hall’s deadlift record after Hall became the first man to move 500kg. Bjornsson set the new mark by a single kilogram.
Bjornsson continued to explain that he wanted to keep the situation calm and not risk having the fight called off.
“Regardless I managed to keep quite calm, all things considered, as I didn’t want to throw two years of hard work out the window.”
There is no doubt that there will be plenty of fireworks on Saturday night. This is a fight that is a long time coming, especially when it was originally scheduled for September. Both Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall have been waiting to step in the ring and fans have been waiting to see the outcome. We are just four days away from watching it all play out.
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