CT asks: What’s your f#*king excuse?

Every week, Iron Cinema will connect you with Generation Iron director Vlad Yudin. Giving you unprecedented inside access to the creative process behind his upcoming film, CT Fletcher: My Magnificent Obsession. Get a first hand look at the entire journey of CT Fletcher to the big screen – from stories on set of films like Generation Iron and CT Fletcher all the way to exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our newest documentary. This week Vlad shares another exclusive clip from the film showcasing how CT’s words are quite possibly more powerful than the massive iron he can lift.

CT FLETCHER quickly became the worlds strongest powerlifter, breaking top world records and becoming a champion.  The records he set in Bench and straight curl remained unbeaten for over a decade. CT was a top athlete in his sport.

But then he lost it all… actually, technically he died. Due to genetics, lifestyle and diet; CT developed a heart condition.  It continued to worsen over the years and then his valve gave out.  He was rushed to the hospital for an emergency open heart surgery.  An artificial valve was implanted into his heart.  During the operation, CT flatlined 3 times… he survived.  However his recovery process was far more painful.

He lost his muscle mass.  He had to sleep sitting up, in order for his new valve to function properly.  He was barely able to move around the room with our help.  But most importantly he had to stop working out.  The doctors told him to never lift another weight again…

Today CT is one of the top figures in the world of fitness.  He is 56 years old and maintains a perfect muscular physique (OBVIOUSLY he starting lifting weights again).  He travels the world motivating people and spreading the message of hope.  He is a living proof that dreams are possible to achieve, even if you have to go against all odds.

Through out his life CT faced many obstacles – obstacles that could’ve easily broken him down – he remained victorious and overcame them. And the battle never ends, he still faces obstacles to this day.

CT Fletcher lives by a few principles of life.  These principles can be applied to various aspects of anyone’s life, not just lifting.  And I want to share one of them with you in this clip form the upcoming film MY MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION.

CT Fletcher may be a powerful lifter and an intimidating presence… but what truly makes him an inspiration is the passion and power behind his words. Forget about the iron or the weights – if you have yet to realize your passion, the only thing you should be thinking to yourself is: “What’s my excuse?”

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