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Bodybuilder Zane Watson Reportedly Arrested For Alleged Involvement In $32M Drug Bust
Bodybuilder Zane Watson is among the names listed in a report about a massive drug bust in Canada. IFBB pro Men’s 212 bodybuilder Zane Watson is one of among 21 people arrested in relation to a massive $32 million drug bust across several Ontario municipalities in Canada. Originally reported via In The Hammer, Watson is […]
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2021 Shawn Ray’s Hawaiian Classic Results
Here are the results from the 2021 Shawn Ray’s Hawaiian Classic!
The 2021 Shane Ray’s Hawaiian Classic was a Classic Physique show that took place in Honolulu. Logan Franklin was one of the main attractions and ended up taking home the title during the event. Franklin will now be able to compete in the 2022 Olympia next December.
After missing out on the Olympia back in October, Franklin will now get his chance to see how he stacked up against the rest of the competition. Franklin has built an elite physique and has some impressive victories over the course of his career. In 2020, Franklin won the New York Pro before coming in ninth at the Olympia that same year. Franklin has competed in four Olympia competitions with his best finish coming in 2017 when he was seventh.
Franklin also won the Tampa Pro in 2018. Previously, Franklin was seen at the Arnold Classic where he was one of the top competitors in Classic Physique. He finished third at the show and gained some momentum moving forward. This victory was hard-fought as Classic Physique competitors gave it all they had in Honolulu.
The full results have been announced from the competition. Checkout the full breakdown from the event and the official score card below!
2021 Shawn Ray’s Hawaiian Classic: All Division Winners
Classic Physique: Logan Franklin
2021 Shawn Ray’s Hawaiian Classic Breakdown
Classic Physique
First Place – Logan Franklin
Second Place – Damien Patrick
Third Place – Shavis Higa
Fourth Place – Vladimir Sizov
Fifth Place – Shin Kodama
Sixth Place – David Tassin
Seventh Place – Alan Garcia
Eighth Place – Jake Alvarez
Ninth Place – Matt Pattison
Tenth Place – Francis S. Tau’a
Official Score Card
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the 2021 Shawn Ray’s Hawaiian Classic. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
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Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun Agree To Plea Deal & Could Face Up To 13 Years In Prison
The information comes from a press release published by the United States Department of Justice. Further reports have indicated that Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun have pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Singerman and Braun pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute substances and to selling unapproved new drugs. Blackstone Labs LLC has also pleaded guilty to these same charge as well as one count of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to committing mail and wire fraud.
In more direct terms, this report is indicating that in pleading guilty, Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun have admitted to misleading customers through Blackstone Labs by marketing and selling controlled substances that were not approved by the FDA as dietary supplements. Blackstone Labs has also made these admissions while also pleading guilty to additional charges as mentioned above.
Not only were the substances marketed and sold as dietary supplements. According to the DOJ report, the substances were falsely represented as made in “FDA approved” facilities when that was not the case. FDA approved facilities are regulated to standards set by the FDA. Controlled substances, of course, would not be produced from such facilities.
The news of this plea deal comes long after first reports were revealed about the federal charges made against Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun. Reported in March of 2019, this case seemed to fade from public view until now with this reported plea deal. Singerman’s current supplement company, RedCon1, is one of the biggest supplement brands in the bodybuilding industry today. Most notably, Aaron Singerman pulled out RedCon1 from sponsoring the Arnold Classic 2021 earlier this year due to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s comments about American citizens’ freedom.
The original federal indictments were based on a raid of Blackstone Labs LLC after a warrant was issued in 2017. Authorities searched the premises of Blackstone Labs and the companies manufacturing partner Ventech Labs. Based on evidence found during the raid, the DOJ announced a 14 count grand jury indictment against Singerman, Braun, and Blackstone Labs LLC.
Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun’s past statements on the Blackstone Labs LLC raid
Generation Iron has interview PJ Braun multiple times and produced a digital series into the life of the bodybuilding business entrepreneur. In one episode of the series, Braun detailed the experience of being raided by the federal government in 2017. You can watch that episode below:
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Aaron Singerman has also spoken with Generation Iron in previous GI Exclusive interviews. In one segment, he details his past relationship with PJ Braun and explains their falling out after the Blackstone Labs LLC raid in 2017. You can also watch that video below right here:
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Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun sentencing and forfeiture
As part of the plea deal, all three defendants have agreed to forfeit proceed for the above mentioned crimes. Aaron Singerman has agreed to forfeit $2.9 million. PJ Braun has agreed to forfeit $3 million as well as an additional $233,000 of certified funds under a warrant from a bank account under Blackstone Labs. Blackstone Labs LLC has agreed to forfeit $1 million. In addition to this, both Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun could face up a maximum sentence of 13 years in prison.
Aaron Singerman’s current supplement company, RedCon1 has attempted to distance itself from the allegations and the newly announced plea agreement. The company claimed in an email statement:
“Redcon1 was founded after the conduct central to the Blackstone case concluded, and we had no involvement in the matters raised in that case.”
Aaron Singerman and PJ Braun re scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 27, 2022, in Ft. Lauderdale before U.S. District Judge William P. Dimitrouleas of the Southern District of Florida. Judge Dimitrouleas will determine the sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
This story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available. We will also follow up on the results of the sentencing after the January 27, 2022 scheduled court date.
2021 Atlantic Coast Pro-Am Results
Ahmed El Halawani wins Classic Physique at the 2021 Atlantic Coast Pro-Am!
The 2021 Atlantic Coast Pro-Am took place on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Ahmed El Halawani took home gold in Classic Physique to headline the show. This show featured five divisions with winners looking for qualification to the 2022 Olympia.
El Halawani last appeared during the Pittsburgh Pro back in April where he finished 11th in Classic Physique. He is an up-and-coming name in the division and this was a big step forward. El Halawani will now have a chance to see how he matches up against others during the biggest competition of the year.
Andre Ferguson headlined the Men’s Physique division. He is one of the top Men’s Physique competitors in the world. Ferguson has big-time victories at shows such as the Arnold Classic, New York Pro, and Tampa Pro — among others. Ferguson has multiple runner-up finishes in the Olympia.
Jessica Reyes Padilla also returned to stage in the Figure division after finishing fourth in Olympia Figure. She was able to take home the price during this event. She has one of the top physiques in the division and has been able to show it off during some major competitions.
There were a total of five divisions looking for qualification to the biggest competition of the year. The full results have been announced and can be found below, along with official score cards from the event!
2021 Atlantic Coast Pro-Am: All Division Winners
Classic Physique: Ahmed El Halawani
Men’s Physique:
Figure: Jessica Reyes Padilla
Bikini:
Women’s Physique: Natalia Abraham Coelho
2021 Atlantic Coast Pro-Am Breakdown
Classic Physique
First Place – Ahmed El Halawani
Second Place – Justin Badurina
Third Place – Jeff Hallenbeck
Fourth Place – Ulisses De Andrade
Fifth Place – Paul Kanu
Sixth Place – Tyson Hammary
Men’s Physique
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Figure
First Place – Jessica Reyes Padilla
Second Place – Tarryn Garlington
Third Place – S’Nere Mattise Deas
Fourth Place – Thais Cabrices Wener
Fifth Place – Samantha Jerring
Sixth Place – Danielle Rose
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Women’s Physique
First Place – Natalia Abraham Coelho
Second Place – Marie-Sloange Essoh
Third Place – Ivie Rhein
Fourth Place – Emily Schubert
Fifth Place – Alexis Sullivan
Sixth Place – Isabelle Jackson
Official Score Cards
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the 2021 Atlantic Coast Pro-Am. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
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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.
2021 Ben Weider Natural Pro/Am Results
Eric Salazar wins Men’s Open the 2021 Ben Weider Natural Pro/Am!
Natural bodybuilding was on display on Friday night with Eric Salazar headlining Men’s Open and Lenny Wicks taking home the prize in Classic Physique. The 2021 Ben Weider Natural Pro/Am took place in Alexandria, VA with plenty of athletes taking the stage to show off the product of hard work. There were a total of seven divisions with winners vying for qualification to the 2022 Olympia.
Natural bodybuilding is beginning to come to light. It is because of competitions like this one that the sport is getting off the ground recently.
Salazar was a force in NPC competitions with three victories in 2019. It began with the NPC Southeast Texas Championships followed by the NPC Battle of the Bay and headlined with a victory during the NPC USA Championships. Wicks was last on stage back in April going up against some other top competitors in Classic Physique. This is when he finished 10th at the Pittsburgh Pro.
Sunny Andrews made an appearance in this competition after competing in five IFBB shows in this year. This was highlighted by two second-place finishes, which came during the Monterrey Pro ad Milwaukee Pro. Andrews also competed in the Olympia and finished sixth in the Wellness division.
The Bikini division has turned into one of the biggest in bodybuilding in terms of size. Angela Ruscilli has made appearances in some top shows this year such as the Pittsburgh Pro, Tampa Pro, and Hurricane Pro. In Bikini, it was Shenese Carr who took home the gold.
The full results have been announced from the competition. The seven divisions all have winners and there have been prizes handed out. Check out the full results and official score cards from the event below!
2021 Ben Weider Natural Pro/Am: All Division Winners
Men’s Open: Eric Salazar
Men’s 212: Abdullah Alsaif
Men’s Physique: Zheyu Zhang
Classic Physique: Lenny Wicks
Fitness: Terra Plum
Figure: Felecia Harris
Bikini: Shenese Carr
Women’s Physique: Kristy Cox
Wellness: Sunny Andrews
2021 Ben Weider Natural Pro/Am Breakdown
Men’s Open
First Place – Eric Salazar
Men’s 212
First Place – Abdullah Alsaif
Second Place – Peter Boncardo
Men’s Physique
First Place – Zheyu Zhang
Second Place – Michael Williams
Third Place – Yujin Lee
Fourth Place – Ikenna Amaliri
Fifth Place – Mu Ying Zhai
Sixth Place – Lamar Vaughn
Classic Physique
First Place – Lenny Wicks
Second Place – Tywuan Williams
Third Place – Erik Alstrup
Fourth Place – Daniel Strong
Fifth Place – James Adams
Sixth Place – Elias Ghazoul
Seventh Place – James Taylor
Fitness
First Place – Terra Plum
Second Place – Ashley Downes
Third Place – Andrea Glass
Fourth Place – Nicolette Spencer
Fifth Place – Corinne Elizabeth Bean
Sixth Place – Noemie Champagne-Cloutier
Figure
First Place – Felecia Harris
Second Place – Asmaa Salimi
Third Place – Belinda Hope
Fourth Place – Shanice Abrams
Fifth Place – Bree Marsh
Sixth Place – Michele Frankel
Seventh Place – Rachel Sedwick
Bikini
First Place – Shenese Carr
Second Place – Calysta Cornell
Third Place – Adair Libbrecht
Fourth Place – Denetra Blackshear
Fifth Place – Melanie Cyr
Sixth Place – Aimee Lean Velasquez
Women’s Physique
First Place – Kristy Cox
Wellness
First Place – Sunny Andrews
Second Place – Alisha Sturkie
Third Place – Carrie Goforth
Official Score Cards
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Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at 2021 Ben Weider Natural Pro/Am. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
Mirco Burger Became First German to Win Gold in a Pro Class at Natural Olympia
Mirco Burger became the first German honored laurel wreath in a pro class at Natural Olympia.
Mirco Burger was honored as the first-ever German natural bodybuilder with a first-place medal in a pro division at the Natural Olympia on Saturday, November 13, 2021. He expressed his feelings towards winning on social media stating:
All good things come in threes.
The third attempt and the most formidable challenge of my life as an athlete were rewarded with gold and secured the last and most highly endowed title in the collection, which I had set as a 10-year goal in 2018.
Even after a sleepless night, it is hard to believe that the impossible became possible and that the 1st German ever was honored with the laurel wreath in a pro class at the Natural Olympia.
Below is his post about it.
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As the adage goes, the third time was, in fact, the charm for Mirco Burger at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Saturday night for his third appearance at 2021 Natural Olympia. Burger credits his success to believing in himself and having a much deeper meaning for winning than for medals and prize money.
Although 2021 Natural Olympia was the first time Burger secured first place in a pro class at the most significant event in natural building of the year, he’s no rookie when it comes to collecting gold in other salient competitions. Before 2021 Natural Olympia, Burger had already received titles, including a 4-times German champion plus overall, Mr. Universe 2019, and World & European champion.
Natural Bodybuilding
Mirco Burger is an avid supporter of natural bodybuilding. In an Instagram post on December 10, 2020, Burger expressed that he feels fitter and more productive than ever at the age of 44, and it’s a motivation for him to continue competing in natural bodybuilding. Below he’s holding a natural bodybuilding book in an Instagram post.
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Natural bodybuilding doesn’t get as many eyes as the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB). Still, it does follow a strict protocol for competing to make competition fair and protect athletes. Each athlete must undergo drug testing by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the highest quality drug testing for professional sports.
Athlete and Coach
Mirco Burger spreads the success of his achievements in bodybuilding via coaching. He helps people with their fitness to make them more confident and excel in business and life. He believes that being healthy is vital for being successful. And without health, success is not enjoyable.
Mirco Burger sets the bar high for rising German Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness (GNBF) athletes. He displays that you can still be in fantastic shape and successful as you age through the proper training regimen and diet. So whether you’re a pro natural bodybuilder and have your sight set on gold, or a middle-aged commoner, the choice for health and wealth is yours.
Generation Iron would like to congratulate Mirco Burger on winning Men’s Bodybuilding Masters at 2021 Natural Olympia. And becoming the first German to win a pro class at that event.
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Jay Cutler Believes He Could Eat Brian Shaw’s Diet, Discusses Strongman and Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler and Brian Shaw recently got together for an interview to discuss their crafts.
Jay Cutler and Brian Shaw are two wildly popular names that have been successful in different areas. Cutler is one of the best bodybuilders of all time while Shaw earned many victories in strongman. It goes without saying that if the two get together for an interview, it would be a must-watch event.
This happened recently as the two shared the microphone for a Q&A. The full video can be found on Shaw’s YouTube page. Shaw and Cutler discussed many topics from each of their crafts to diet plans.
As a strongman, Brian Shaw is used to taking in a large amount of calories to build strength. As a bodybuilder, Jay Cutler is used to eating frequently and said he would have no problem eating Shaw’s diet.
“One hundred percent. I heard what you eat. I thought it was a lot more than what I expected. I think we have a lot of similarities, like buying cows and eating how many eggs we eat, and whatnot. Listen, you definitely had a little more higher of a fat diet than I did, but I think our carbohydrates, your protein was a little more, but the body weight, if I weighed as much as you, being over 400, me, I was barely pushing over 300, I think that I would have the metabolism to eat that much,” Cutler said.
Cutler continues to say that he ate more than probably 90% of bodybuilders. While the amount of food was massive for each athlete, there were not many other similarities. Bodybuilding and strongman have clear distinctions so it is always interesting to think about if athletes could transition from one to the other.
This is something that Cutler also touched on. The four-time Olympia champion was asked who would do better during their primes — Cutler as a strongman or Shaw performing as a bodybuilder.
“Man, that’s a tough question. See, the thing that’s going to be hard, I think it goes both ways, I’m short right, and you’re really tall for bodybuilding. Lou Ferrigno was 6’5, and he had a hard time even competing at 300lb, to really compare. So I think it would be really tough for you to stand on stage. Of course, you carry a ton of size, but to lean down, I mean, you still need to be 350lb or more. With strongman, I mean I think I’d be limited with as short as I am,” Jay Cutler said.
Cutler admits that there are some serious differences and aspects that would have to change. Shaw would have to slim down while Cutler has a disadvantage being as short as he is. Shaw agreed with this take.
“That’d probably be the challenge. It’s interesting, the comparison, because it’s like you would have limiting factors and I would have limiting factors, if we were to switch,” Brian Shaw said.
Whenever two athletes like Jay Cutler and Brian Shaw get together, it is an interview that is a must-watch. Below, you can find the full interview featuring the two legendary competitors.
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Victor Martinez’s Physique Featured In Charitable Graphic Novel, Promotes Kickstarter
Victor Martinez plans to back the new project during its opening weeks.
Victor Martinez has found success on stage as a bodybuilder in the Men’s Open category. His incredible physique was enough to make an impact during competitions and could be used to spark some creative ideas in other art forms as well. This is especially true of a kickstarter that Martinez will be promoting.
Victor Martinez inspired a character in a new graphic novel written by Jonathan Naranjo. Shadow Syndicate Chasin File is a project that will be released by Flamewrite Entertainment. Naranjo created the story with intentions to raise money for a good cause. The money raised from this project will go toward Mental Health Awareness to support men and women in uniform.
This is a cause that Martinez wanted to get behind. He posted a recent video to explain his plan to get on board.
“The whole thing why he wrote it was to help a lot of mental health, anybody who is suffering from mental health. The men and women in uniform. Please check out the kickstarter. Please support this film, this script. The graphic novel — you will be entertained, you will be supporting a good cause. Let’s get this out there. Let’s get it financed and support it,’ Victor Martinez said.
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The initial goal of this is to raise $30,000 to help different families. Once this goal is reached, there will be stretch goals of up to $100,000 so that many families can be helped. Naranjo was impacted by losing the mother of his children to PTSD/depression. She served in the US Army. Naranjo is now raising awareness for this very special cause.
The graphic novel will eventually be turned into a movie. The story is led by Colonel Chasin. He is the head of a team of special ops soldiers who are ordered to seize control of an underground city of ruins from a band of terrorists. The two forces unleash the long-buried secrets but discover that divine powers have wills of their own.
Victor Martinez has decided to promote the graphic novel because of the cause it is for. Martinez is a well-known bodybuilder whose career has spanned close to two decades. Martinez began competing professionally in 2001. He has victories in some top shows such as the Arnold Classic and Tampa Pro. Martinez has appeared in 11 Olympia competitions over the course of his career.
In 2007, Martinez finished as runner-up in the Olympia to Jay Cutler. This was his second straight finish in the top three. Martinez made a return during the 2020 Arnold Classic, where he finished ninth. This was the last time he stepped on stage professionally.
The project was launched in October and will continue through the month of November. This is in hopes that it can reach its goal and even go beyond. Victor Martinez is one of the promoters that will do what it takes to make that happen.
Mike Tyson On Psychedelic Toad Venom: ‘I ‘Died’ During My First Trip’
Mike Tyson shared his experience the first time he tripped off toad venom.
Mike Tyson has been open about his drug use during his life. This includes some battles with toad venom. Tyson recently shared his first experience at a conference dedicated to psychedelics. The meeting took place in Miami and Tyson admitted that he tripped off toad venom 53 times in his life.
Despite taking the drug many times, Tyson said that there was nothing like the first time.
“I ‘died’ during my first trip. I did it as a dare I was doing heavy drugs like cocaine, so why not? It’s another dimension. Before I did the toad, I was a wreck,” Tyson said.
The toughest opponent I ever faced was myself. I had low self-esteem. People with big egos often have low self-esteem. We use our ego to subsidize that. The toad strips the ego.”
The venom comes from the Sonoran Desert Toad. This is a Mexican amphibian that spends seven months of the year living underground. When it is active, the venom can be smoked and produces a psychoactive trip. The venom began being used in healing rituals and has gained plenty of attention because of the popularity of other drugs such as LSD.
Mike Tyson first discovered toad venom about four years ago when he was overweight and drinking a lot. Tyson was offered the drug and fell in love with it immediately. during his time using toad venom, Tyson has dropped over 100 pounds and even started boxing again.
“It has made me more creative and helps me focus. I’m more present as a businessman and entrepreneur.”
“People see the difference. It speaks for itself. If you knew me in 1989 you knew a different person. My mind isn’t sophisticated enough to fathom what happened, but life has improved. The toad’s whole purpose is to reach your highest potential. I look at the world differently. We’re all the same. Everything is love.”
Mike Tyson even has a nursery of the toads at his house in Southern California. He is working on two different brands of cannabis. While his toad line will not include actual venom, it will be inspired by his experiences with the venom.
This is a field that Tyson feels strongly about. He addressed that he is fighting for psychedelics to become available to buy over the counter. Tyson believes that this is the reason he has become more focused and it has made him a better businessman. Tyson has become a huge advocate for psychedelics and has began speaking about them all over the country.
Mike Tyson is one of the best boxers in the history of the sport. He has used drugs many times in his life and toad venom has turned into a favorite of his. It will be interesting to see how he continues to promote the use of psychedelics.
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How Derek Joe Won 2021 Natural Olympia Classic Physique
Derek Joe leaned on companionship to win Men’s Classic Physique Open at the 2021 Natural Olympia.
Despite being fresh to the sport of natural bodybuilding, Derek Joe shined bright at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for the 2021 Natural Olympia on Saturday, November 13. With the encouragement of friends, a friendly foe, and the bodybuilding community, he secured first place in the Men’s Classic Physique Open.
Derek Joe’s journey to this feat wasn’t without mental setbacks. He competed in his first-ever amateur bodybuilding event in 2020 at the Grand Canyon Classic. Although he got second place, it was discouraging for him, and he almost gave up on competing in bodybuilding. Here’s what Derek Joe had to say when reminiscing on Instagram about his first-time competing as a bodybuilder:
“I competed in my first INBA show as an amateur at the Grand Canyon classic in 2020 and got 2nd place (no pro qualification). I admit I was a little discouraged and lost the desire to compete again later that year as originally planned. Alex @flexn__lex another top pro happened to be competing that day as well. He told me, and I’m paraphrasing, “you have a pro physique, just work on your conditioning and get leaner…I’ll see you at the Olympia.” If it wasn’t for that statement from Alex and encouragement from my friends @ricobravo and @adjustingservant who were there giving their support I may not have decided to compete in Las Vegas and I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
You can check out his complete statement on Instagram below:
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Before clinching the Men’s Classic Physique Open at 2021 Natural Olympia, Derek Joe was just shy of winning the Classic Physique at Mr. America 2021, coming in second place.
Natural Bodybuilding
Natural bodybuilding requires all athletes to undergo drug testing through the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) – modern drug testing for professional sports. The International Natural Bodybuilding Association/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA/PNBA) offers athletes up to $100,000 in cash prizes. They also put their athletes through rigorous drug testing. Nevertheless, Derek Joe exhibits that the sport is about much more than prizes and strict guidelines but camaraderie above all.
Derek Joe Training
Derek Joe is also an International Sports Sciences Association Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA CPT). Joe helps people get a better quality of life without putting them through fad diets.
He likes to incorporate unilateral movements – training one limb at a time – to prepare his physique for competition. He believes they help fix any muscular imbalances and maximize his strength on bilateral exercises – requiring both limbs to perform a movement.
Below you can find a demonstration of him performing cross Romanian deadlifts (RDL) + reverse lunges:
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Derek Joe shows us how an encouraging support system can help you reach any aspirations you have. And to never give up, regardless of any mental roadblocks you may encounter along the way. Although his career is just getting started, he’s gaining respect in natural bodybuilding like his fellow competitor and veteran Philip Ricardo Jr. has obtained over the years.
Generation Iron would like to congratulate Derek Joe on winning the Men’s Classic Physique Open at 2021 Natural Olympia.
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