Never give up.

Flex Lewis is now a three time 212 Mr. Olympia champion. So when he says something you better listen. Luckily, this one is short, sweet, and badass. Sometimes it just takes a simple few words to truly inspire. The point: you’re going to be surrounded by a lot of mediocrity in the world. Don’t let that set your standard for what success is. You have the passion deep in your gut. Don’t give up. Don’t surrender. Just keep lifting.

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Sometimes you just need to have your ass handed to you.

Bodybuilding fans are divided about Phil Heath. Some find him inspirational and the new face of an ever growing sport – while others find him arrogant and cocky. There’s one thing that you can’t argue with though, he’s earned the four Mr. Olympia’s that he’s already won – and will probably go on to win a few more (maybe even break the record of 8 Sandows in a row). And for that very reason we picked Phil Heath for a quote of the week today. He’s obviously doing something right and is a prime example of hard work paying off in the long run.

It’s hard to think of someone kicking Phil Heath’s ass at this point – but before he became a superstar, he’s paid his dues. And it very well be those early years of getting beat that gave him the drive to become the champion that he is today.

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Forget taste, it’s all about function.

We’re back with another motivational Quote of the Week. This time brought to you by Jay Cutler. The 4 time Mr. Olympia champ who took reign away from one of the greatest bodybuilding legends of all time, Ronnie Coleman. All that aside, Jay Cutler has been a constant inspiration to all those in the bodybuilding world. We’ve been sticking with simple and short quotes lately – and that’s because a single word can make all the difference. Jay Cutler shows us with these few words how bodybuilding can sometimes be straight forward. It’s all about function. It’s all about doing what you have to to earn those massive gains.

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You vs. the weights.

The Dragon Slayer. That, ladies and gentlemen, is one of the most bad ass names in bodybuilding – and deservedly so. Rich Gaspari may not have one any Mr. Olympia titles – but he was a master of slaying the weights. That’s why we picked him out for our Quote of the Week.

In the gym there is no in between. There is only life and death. Destroy the weights this weekend. Hell, destroy the weights every day for the next month. Be your own personal dragon slayer.

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Start lifting those heavy ass weights.

It’s easy to want something. The hard part is actually buckling down and going for it. Ronnie Coleman states this perfectly in one of his most remembered motivational quotes. You all probably see it in the gym around this time of year – especially after New Years. A swarm of newbies coming into the gym thinking to themselves, “This is the year that I transform my body!” And then a few weeks pass and they all disappear. What separates the greats from the average Joe is taking the desire to succeed and actually applying it to your life. Every day. Never stop.

Take another look at those words from Ronnie. Live by them. One day, you too might be a champion worth quoting.

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Where does your drive come from?

Samir Bannout is one of the few pro bodybuilders to only hold the Sandow trophy for one year – but that doesn’t change the fact that he’s a monster of a bodybuilder and a perfect source for motivation. The originator of the Christmas Tree Back has a few words for you… words that should stick in your brain through ever set, every rep, every single second that your sweating in the gym. Check it out below.

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Who are you listening to?

Shawn Rhoden might not have any of the in your face media attention as other top bodybuilders. No rivalry or cocky personality to get people’s blood boiling. But that doesn’t change the fact that he is a damn powerful bodybuilder and a constant contender for the Mr. Olympia every year. That’s why this quote straight from Shawn Rhoden is perfect to give you some motivation. You’re always on stage – even when your not competing.
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I command you to GROW!

By now we all know that CT Fletcher is one of the most motivational lifters in the business. While he might not be a bodybuilder -he’s one hell of a powerlifter and an even more powerful motivator. Just take this quote for example. It’s filled with so much passion, rage, energy, and monster beast attitude that it can get the laziest person off his ass and into the gym. So the next time you want to slay some weights, just imagine CT Fletcher yelling at you with extreme intensity. You will lift harder. You will grow larger. You will become the massive physique you always dared to dream of.

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Fall in love with the grind.

Today’s motivation comes courtesy of Steve Cook – and it couldn’t be summed up better than this. Of course you have dreams and goals but you need to have a passion for the grind – the daily iron rush. Bodybuilding is the work you put in every day. Don’t let the days become a slog. Live with that same fire in every second of every day in the gym.

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Always remember the spark that started it all.

You may remember our feature on Calum Von Moger just about a month ago – and if you’ve heard of the man then you’ll understand why he made our quote of the week today. The man is basically a modern day Arnold Schwarzenegger and speaks with just as much motivation as the Austrian Oak. Just like all great things – it started as a dream. But it takes hard work and dedication to turn that dream into a reality. So don’t quit and start destroying the weights. What are you waiting for? Go slam some iron right now!

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