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Jujimufu Crushes A New PR With A 700-Pound Squat
Jon Call, known as Jujimufu, is known for his feats of strength and recently set a new squat PR.
Jon Call, or Jujimufu, has built a massive following on social media for his feats of strength that can compete with many around the world. His strength and flexibility allow him to pull off some impressive lifts and he recently set a new PR. Jujimufu completed a 700-pound squat in a recent training session to set a new mark.
Call loaded up the barbell in his home gym and stepped up with a lifting belt and knee wraps to assist. He shared the lift on his Instagram page for his 1.6 million followers.
“700 lb (318 kg) SQUAT PR! Sam surprised me with a bonus camera angle she filmed without telling me. ?”
The depth that Jujimufu shows on this squat is incredible. This is what has made him be able to add weight to his lifts and perform some inhumane movements. The 700-pound club is a coveted group for powerlifters. Call did not reveal his body weight but all you have to do is take one look at his physique to see that he is in top physical shape.
Jujimufu took the world by storm five years ago when he appeared on America’s Got Talent. Here, he performed a barbell shoulder press while going a split with both feet spread out on two chairs. This was an insane lift that showed his flexibility, core strength, and balance. Since then, Jujimufu has continued to rise as a fitness star.
Call began training in martial arts and strength training at an early age. He has teamed up with many strongmen for workouts and has built a huge social media following. During his career, he has even taken part in three sanctioned powerlifting competitions.
Jujimufu set PRs during the 2020 and 2021 WRPF Hybrid Showdown competitions. During the 2020 Showdown 11, Jujimufu completed a 666.9-pound deadlift and 1,736.1-pound total. The very next year, he took down a 672.4-pound squat and 418.9-pound bench press. He even tried his hand at bodybuilding in 2021 during the NPC Worldwide Amateur Olympia Orlando, where he finished fifth in the super heavyweight division.
There is no doubt that Jujimufu is multi-talented. He is extremely strong in many ways and continues to show it on social media. It is still early in the year and Call could have some other plans for 2022. It will be exciting to see what the powerlifter takes on next.
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Russel Orhii Sets New Squat PR And Unofficial World Record With 755-Pound Lift
Russel Orhii could be looking to build on his world record in the 83kg category.
Russel Orhii has completely asserted himself as one of the top powerlifters in the 83kg category. He has not competed recently but has continued to gain strength and shows it off on social media. Recently, Orhii shared a video of a massive 342.5kg (755lb) raw squat.
This is a new PR for Orhii and an unofficial world record in the IPF. Orhii won the 2021 IPF World Championship in the 83kg category and currently holds the squat and total world record. According to his Instagram, this lift was 22kg (48.5lb) heavier than that of his current record.
“755LBS/342.5KG ???
All time squat PR. I’m fucking hungry.
#GetBetterToday“
Russel Orhii is a two-time IPF World Champion and five-time ISAPL Raw National Champion. In 2021, he set some new PRs in competition and will continue to build upon these numbers. This includes a 323kg (712.1lb) squat and 843kg (1,858lb) total during the 2021 USAPL Raw Nationals. During the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, Orhii completed a 333kg (734.1lb) deadlift. His bench press competition PR came back in 2019 with a 195kg (429.9lb) lift.
Orhii has competed in both the IPF and USAPL in his career. For a world record to count as an IPF record, it must be in a sanctioned competition by the organization. This means his world records are actually lower than his competition PRs.
The 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships was the site of both of Orhii’s world records. This includes a 320.5kg (706.6lb) squat and 841kg (1,854.1lb) total.
Russel Orhii will not only focus on powerlifting in 2022 but has plans to compete on the bodybuilding stage as well. His ability to maintain his elite strength while preparing for bodybuilding is extremely impressive. It is unknown when he will make his debut but it is likely to come some time this year. During his training, Orhii has implemented some posing routines and other aspects that will help on stage.
It is clear that Orhii is the top powerlifter in the 83kg category. Right now, it is difficult for other competitors to come close to his lifts. As he continues to transition to bodybuilding, this is a chance for Russel Orhii to show his versatility and overall skill in multiple areas.
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Stanimal De Longeaux Launches New CBD Business Alpinium
Stanimal De Longeaux has burst onto the scene in the CBD business.
Stanimal De Longeaux is a Classic Physique bodybuilder who has recently ventured into the business world. On Wednesday, De Longeaux launched his very own CBD company, Alpinium.
The company website currently has six products for sale and there will be many more coming. There is CBD oil, from 10%-30%, along with organic soft gels. In the wellness category, Alpinium offers CBD arnica gel and lipstick. The purpose of these products is to help with recovery for athletes.
“It is in the heart of the Swiss Alps, privileged terrain of conquests and human exploits, that our brand ALPINIUM finds its origin and draws its strength. Resulting from an unprecedented collaboration between CBD professionals and sports professionals, out brand highlights, through a range if innovative products, the link between nature and performance,” the alpinum website says, translated from french.
Stanimal De Longeaux began this business to aid athletes while recovering and to release stress. As a bodybuilder himself, this is something he knows about.
De Longeaux competed in two competitions last year. He finished fifth at the Toronto Pro Supershow in December and this was the last time he was on stage. De Longeaux is a former Top 10 finisher in the Olympia. He competed at the biggest event of the year in 2019.
Alpinium will continue to grow and provide necessary products for rest and recovery. There are many benefits to using these products and they are laid out on the company website.
“Coming from certified organic farming and production for which we control the entire process, our natural solutions are approved and requested by many professional and amateur athletes for their multiple benefits. Muscle and recovery, stress, and effort management, sleep, concentration, and detox.”
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Brian Shaw And Gabriel Peña Team Up For Massive Deadlift Session
Brian Shaw and Gabriel Peña recently shared a huge workout in Colorado.
It has become a tradition and popular style of training when two strongmen get together for a session. In this case, it was Brian Shaw and Gabriel Peña who were able to tea up in Shaw’s home gym in Colorado for a massive deadlift session.
Shaw is a four-time World’s Strongest Man champion who continues to perform near the top of the game. Peña has made a name for himself by pulling some massive deadlifts, using both the barbell and dumbbells. This is where the two got together for a session and Shaw shared the video to his YouTube page.
“Deadlift day is the best day.”
The workout for the two strongmen began with 15 minutes of single-leg Romanian deadlifts and reverse hypers. Shaw’s coach, Joe Kenn, added some chains on a loaded barbell while Shaw and Peña completed mid-shin paused deadlifts. The weight began at 225 pounds and it increased each set by 40 or 50 pounds.
After the paused deadlifts, the lifters moved onto vert pull deadlifts. This focuses on the eccentric part of the lift. The barbell began on blocks and Shawn and Peña pinned their shins against a T-bar. This forced their shins to remain upright and applies more tension to the posterior chain.
“That starting position is what we’re trying to emphasize…If it’s another way to fortify my deadlift…I’ve got an open mind and am ready to learn.”
Brian Shaw and Gabriel Peña focused on the eccentric portion of the movement but also wanted to make sure to work on explosive strength. The workout ended with yoke walks. The duo focused on exercises that will be present during some of the major strongman competitions.
Shaw is not a competitor in the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic. He will plan to compete during the 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition. This will take place from May 24-29 in Sacramento. Shaw has a chance to tie Mariusz Pidzianowski for five victories, which is the most all-time. Shaw finished second during the 2021 show. He will also host the third annual Shaw Classic in 2022, which will take place from Aug. 13-14 in Loveland, CO.
Peña was forced to miss the 2020 WSM with a heart issue. He was named an alternate during the 2021 show and could be looking for a big return this year.
Brian Shaw and Gabriel Peña showed off their elite strength in this workout and that means they are working to do some impressive things in 2022. It will be interesting to see where the two strongmen go from here.
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Samson Dauda Looks Unreal Weeks Out From The Arnold Classic
Samson Dauda looks incredible heading into the Arnold Classic.
It looks like Samson Dauda is bringing his A game to the 2022 Arnold Classic. The British bodybuilder has been showcasing a top level physique in his last several stage appearances. He has put on some incredible performances winning the Prague Pro at the end of 2021. He also cracked the top three in the KO Egypt Pro and Romania Muscle Fest Pro. With his recent updates on Instagram it’s clear that Dauda could potentially pull off a major upset in March.
Potential is something that can’t be quantified. In terms of bodybuilding you can just see it. Some individuals just have that it factor, the kind of incredible natural gifts that can carry them to dominance. It’s clear that Samson Dauda is one of those blessed individuals.
Now while he may possess genetic gifts, make no mistake, Samson Dauda had to work hard to get to where he is today. Countless days in the gym, training not only his body, but his mind as well. The constant dieting to help his recovery and fine tune his physique. Dauda like any other bodybuilder has put in the work to achieve greatness.
Incredible Potential Realized
From the looks of things Samson Dauda has put in a ton of work prepping for the 2022 Arnold Classic. The British bodybuilder has been working with veteran bodybuilder and coach Milos Sarcev to help unlock his potential. It’s clear that Dauda has turned a corner and shows such incredible musculature it’s truly mind boggling.
3 weeks out
Here we can see Samson Dauda putting in some incredibly hard training to bring his best to the Arnold Classic stage.
London UK stand up we’re hungry ???
3.5 weeks out from the @arnoldsports
Let’s go ??
There’s no doubt about it, Samson Dauda could be a dark horse to upset a lot of competitors at the Arnold Classic.
Do you think Samson Dauda can top the top three?
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Pays Tribute To Director Ivan Reitman
Arnold Schwarzenegger worked closely with Ivan Reitman on many projects.
After a bodybuilding career that dubbed him the greatest of all-time, Arnold Schwarzenegger took his talents to the big screen. This is where he worked with director Ivan Reitman on many projects and the duo got to know each other well. After the passing of Reitman, Schwarzenegger took to Instagram to pay tribute to his former colleague and friend.
Reitman passed away at the age of 75 at his home in Montecito, CA on Saturday. The cause of death has not been specified at the time of the announcement. Reitman found great success directing comedies such as “Animal House” and “Stripes.” He worked with the likes of Bill Murray and John Belushi, along with Schwarzenegger, during his career.
Together, Ivan Reitman and Arnold Schwarzenegger put together “Kindergarten Cop” and “Twins,” which also featured Danny DeVito. On Tuesday, Schwarzenegger shared a heartfelt tribute to the director.
“Ivan Reitman is a legend. In Hollywood, he was bigger than life. He was comedy royalty.
In life, he was a mensch – a wonderful father and husband, a fantastic friend, a great human being. He was kind, he was generous, he was smart as hell, and he was always there for you.
I am devastated, and my thoughts are with the Reitman family.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger continued by describing how Ivan Reitman took a chance on him from the beginning. Schwarzenegger became a massive figure in bodybuilding and was able to use his impressive physique and charisma to put together a successful movie career.
“If you knew him, Ivan had a way of making himself a part of your story, and he certainly wrote a chunk of mine. I’ll always be grateful that he took a chance on this Austrian action-hero in a comedy during a time when the studios just wanted me to focus on finding new ways to kill bad guys, blow things up, and show off some muscles. I knew I could make it in comedy, but I needed someone else to know it to make it a reality. That’s why Ivan was a great director and friend: he could see something in you that other people didn’t, and he could help you show the rest of the world.”
Schwarzenegger ended his tribute by describing some experiences that the two had while putting together films.
“Making Twins, Junior, and Kindergarten Cop with Ivan was heaven for me. Spending the last few years working with him on Triplets, and once again seeing his passion and genius up close, was a joy. Just last week, I was talking about how excited I was to be on set again with Ivan this fall.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger remains an active voice in bodybuilding and beyond. It is clear the impact that Ivan Reitman made on his career and this led to a great tribute from the former bodybuilding champion.
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Jake Wood Might Require “Doctor’s Clearance” For Bodybuilders To Compete At Olympia
Jake Wood continues to attempt to make the sport of bodybuilder a safer environment.
Olympia President Jake Wood has been an advocate of safety moving forward. The sport of bodybuilding. He has spoken out about possible changes and plans that could be coming in the future. Recently, Wood revealed another plan that includes athletes getting clearance from a doctor before competing at the biggest competition of the year.
Wood joined The Menace Podcast on the Muscle and Fitness YouTube page to discuss the current happenings in bodybuilding. This includes the recent deaths that have happened around the bodybuilding world. This has caused Wood to reconsider some aspects and one could be getting some outside help from doctors.
“I thought about it, you know. What about at the Olympia? What if we said, “Hey before you come, you need to get a doctor’s clearance just like the NFL does at the beginning of the season?” We could do that.”
Of course, this is just discussion at this point and it would require some planning by Jake Wood. During the interview, it was suggested that this could begin as early as amateur level for bodybuilders. Before earning their pro card, competitors could get checked out before receiving their step forward.
“I think that would be a step in the right direction, as long as it’s done correctly. Of course, who established the criteria and what are they testing for and when do you say that it’s no good. I mean, when do you say you failed the test?”
The bodybuilding world lost George Peterson prior to the 2021 Olympia and this was a huge shock. Unfortunately, it was not the only loss and Wood has been speaking out in order to make the sport safer.
In August, Alena Kosinova passed away while preparing for the Europa Pro. This is when Jake Wood made a statement on the future.
“I AM DEEPLY SHAKEN BY THE LOSS OF ALENA. I AM NOT ONE FOR EMPTY WORDS. INSTEAD OF MAKING POSTS I’M MAKING CHANGES. I HAD A PRODUCTIVE MEETING WITH JIM AND TYLER MANION THIS MORNING AND WE’RE ALL SICKENED BY THIS TURN OF EVENTS. WE AGREED THAT CONDITIONING IS OVER EMPHASIZED IN THE JUDGING CRITERIA AND SOMETHING MUST BE DONE. I WILL PUSH FOR CHANGE IN ALL DIVISIONS,” Jake Wood said following the death of Kosinova.
It is unknown how Jake Wood could put together a set of rules to enforce this. It does not seem as simple as a doctor’s clearance. This is a plan that might not be put into motion but the face that Wood mentioned it is telling.
It is clear that the sport needs to become safer. This was a difficult year with many losing their lives and Wood is part of a group that believes it will change.
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Natural Bodybuilder Courtney Spaeth Says to Build Strength and Muscle: “Stay Consistent With Your Movements”
INBA PNBA Natural Olympia silver medalist Courtney Spaeth says you need to stay consistent with your movements to build strength and muscle.
Instagram (IG) influencers, social media “gurus,” and “muscle confusion” enthusiasts have you believe that you should constantly mix up your workouts to build strength and muscle. However, it’s best to stick to a few key movements for a period before changing your routine, and International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Natural Olympia competitor Courtney Spaeth proves it.
Courtney Spaeth received a silver medal in the Figure open class and 4th place in the Figure Classic division at 2021 Natural Olympia. Moreover, she’s a 10x Pro Figure champ, 5x Pro Figure Classic champ, and 2x Pro Physique champ.
Spaeth says that if you want to see progress with your physique, you need to be consistent with your movements. On social media, Spaeth stated:
“Always sticking to the same key movements even when equipment is changed. If you want to make progress in strength and building that muscle you have to stay consistent with your movements.”
She says it’s easy to do too when you don’t have access to equipment with similar substitutions, e.g., resistance band chest press for cable chest press. However, she does note that you should be wary of the weight varying.
Courtney Spaeth’s Upper Body Workout for Strength and Muscle
Below is an example of one of Courtney Spaeth’s upper body workouts.
Cable chest fly
Cable chest press
Dumbbell single-arm overhead tricep extension
Machine chest press
Cable incline fly
Barbell close grip incline bench press
Courtney Spaeth split the workout above into two due to time constraints and did part of her workout at home. In other IG posts, she’s mentioned splitting her workouts into different parts of the day depending on her schedule. For example, in an IG post posted on February 4th Spaeth said:
“Sometimes I’ll split my workouts and get some done morning and night. Just depends on my time and schedule for the day. Prioritizing sleep, and balancing the days agenda is everything to reduce stress for me. So many times that means part of my workout in the morning and part of it at night.”
In the video below, you can see Courtney Spaeth completing her upper body workout while doing banded movements in place of cable chest fly, cable chest press, and cable incline fly.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYeSFAHuV7W/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
If you scroll through more social media posts uploaded by Courtney Spaeth, you’ll notice that she also likes to mix in circuit workouts to her routine. Circuit workouts are great for shortening your workouts and building strength and endurance simultaneously.
Natural Bodybuilding and Figure Class
Two of the INBA PNBA divisions Courtney Spaeth competes in are the Figure Classic and Figure divisions. Below we’ll cover a brief difference between the two.
Figure
The Figure division is judged on symmetry, muscularity, definition, and stage presence. In addition, these competitors must have an excellent shoulder-to-hip ratio for a graphic V-taper. Competitors will be dressed in a two-piece with high heels and jewelry.
Figure Classic
This class is scored similarly to Women’s Figure. However, the women in this division will wear a one-piece. In both divisions, the women display less muscularity than Women’s Physique.
Recap
Mixing up your workouts often is beneficial for targeting different muscles, busting past plateaus, and making workouts more entertaining. However, it’s essential to stick with the same key movements for long enough to build adequate strength and muscle.
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Woman Makes Over $13,000 Selling Breast Milk To Bodybuilders
Mila De’brito has made a nice chunk of change off her breast milk.
The term “liquid gold” can mean many things and be used to described fluids of all kinds. For Mila De’brito, a mother in he UK, this has taken on an entirely new meaning. In this case, it is breast milk.
De’brito recently shared that she has made $13,522 by selling her breast milk to bodybuilders. This was revealed in a TikTok video where De’brito is seen holding a pouch of her own breast milk, referencing it as liquid gold.
To no surprise, this caused some comments under the video from viewers who want to either try out the method or are critical of it.
“Fair play!,” one comment read. “I know I would if I could produce enough milk but could only do 2 weeks.”
Another added that the method was “genius” while a third mother commented “Omg I can’t get enough in a bottle for a feed never mind sell it, jealous.”
Of course, there were some critics to this method as well. They did not agree with it or argued that the milk was better off being donated and not sold. This is where another commenter came to the aid of Mila De’brito.
“For everyone arguing about money. Donations are only taken up to a certain time after pregnancy. After that, milk quality drops but still sellable.”
The benefits of breast milk have been outlined by many bodybuilders. There are plenty of benefits in regards to nutrients. There is less protein in breast milk than regular cow’s milk but this is not the only factor looked at. Breast milk carries more cards and fat, including overall calories, and this is a reason that bodybuilders believe it will help.
Bodybuilders are a group that want to build as much muscle mass as possible during training and breast milk is a way to do so. This is not the first case of breast milk making some money for mothers willing to sell. De’brito has made plenty of money from her endeavors in this field and it is likely to continue.
When looking at the milk that bodybuilders drink, it can vary from skim to whole depending on the goal of the athlete at the time. What we do know is that breast milk carries many benefits. To see it make a mother this much money is something that has gained much attention from others.
Mila De’brito has been active on social media in sharing her accomplishments. For any further information, keep an eye on her TikTok profile to see if there are more updates shared.
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Jordan Shallow’s Analysis: What Regan Grimes Needs To Become Olympia Champion
Jordan Shallow believes that Regan Grimes simply needs one thing to become an Olympia champion… time and patience.
Regan Grimes has been a promising bodybuilder with an extremely focused mission to become an Olympia champion. His recent move to working with Milos Sarcev signaled just how serious he is about pushing his physique to the next level. There’s no doubt that Regan has been on the tip of everyone’s tongue over the past years – but he has yet to upgrade to that next level. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, The Muscle Doc, Jordan Shallow, shares his analysis on what Regan Grimes needs to become an Olympia champion.
Jordan Shallow is called The Muscle Doc for a reason. And that’s because he is a very knowledgable individual on all things muscle, weightlifting, and bodybuilding. While he’s not a bodybuilding guru per se, he has been an avid fan of professional bodybuilding for quite some time. That combined with his health and fitness knowledge make him a valuable resource of analysis for the present and future of bodybuilding. That’s why we decided to ask him about the hype behind Regan Grimes – and what the future may hold for his career.
Regan Grimes is a pro bodybuilder who has been on an extended hype train. In some ways, his journey is similar to Big Ramy. He continues to turn heads with each year – but ultimately fails to upgrade to that next level when it really counts – at the Mr. Olympia. That’s not to say he is a slouch of a competitor. In fact, the constant hype behind him shows just how impressive his physique is – it just needs that final push into champion status. The same was said for years with Big Ramy until his victories in 2020 and 2021.
So what does Regan Grimes need to go to the next level. With Big Ramy it was always clear – he needed to improve his conditioning. For Grimes it may be the opposite. His conditioning is often fantastic – but his size might not match up to the likes of someone reigning as champion the size of Big Ramy.
Jordan Shallow believes that there is not one specific thing Regan Grimes is doing wrong that needs improvement. In fact, he believes that Grimes is doing everything right. His latest decision to train under Milos Sarcev further proves that point. It shows that – A: Milos sees enough promise in him to spend time training Regan and B: that Regan is ready to push himself to the next level with a legendary trainer such as Milos.
So with that in mind, Jordan Shallow believes that Regan Grimes simply needs time. He’s young, still in his twenties and has plenty of time to gain further muscle maturity, experience, and growth. Big Ramy, by contrast, is in his late thirties. Shallow believes that time will simply benefit Grimes’ physique. Not only that, but the sport itself may also change over the coming years. Eventually Big Ramy will either step down or be taken down from Olympia champion status. Perhaps Grimes will not be the first one to do that. But perhaps when he is ready – the sport will look different than it does today.
ABOVE: Regan Grimes showcasing his recent physique three weeks out from the Arnold Classic 2022.
In that regard, Jordan Shallow doesn’t believe that Regan Grimes needs to pack on 300 pounds of muscle in order to win the Olympia. He just needs patience, focus, and continued hard work with someone like Milos Sarcev. In time, just like with Ramy over the past decade, Grimes’ strengths will become unstoppable.
You can watch Jordan Shallow’s full analysis of Regan Grimes’ physique in our latest GI Exclusive interview above.