No more bodybuilding.

Like many other athletic endeavors, pro bodybuilding has everything to do with personality. If you’re just there to be there then it’s highly unlikely that you’re going to make any waves in your chosen arena. Making the needle move gives an individual a voice. If you’re content to simply blend into the background then you’ll be unlikely to get much of anything done. The people who are unafraid to make their voice be heard will always rule the day. In bodybuilding one of those individuals is undoubtedly the outspoken and brash Lee Priest.

While not everyone may love what comes out of his mouth, Lee Priest has always been a man that speaks from the heart. Ever since falling out with the IFBB Lee Priest has been unable to compete in high level competitions yet has continued to workout. Unfortunately for him an accident that caused him severe nerve damage has comeback to bite him. It seems like the bodybuilding veteran has finally decided to call it quits and leaving lifting and bodybuilding behind.

Yep I’m done! Over the Shit workouts pain over not having a pump on right side for almost two years. It’s been almost 2 years since accident that crushed nerve in my neck. Had operation thinking ok now try get good again. Well after 15 months get tests it was still crushed. So I’m done for now rather look like a normal person then half a bodybuilder. I’ve tried but I’m just beating a dead horse for now and really hating the gym. Something I loved and done since 12. So for now I’m stepping away just cardio and see what comes next.

A photo posted by Lee Priest (@leeapriest) on Feb 7, 2017 at 1:01pm PST

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