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Days Out From The Pittsburgh Pro, “Mr. Propahhh” Steve Laureus Shows Off Inhuman Physique

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Jacob Ladon
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Steve Laureus is really earning his nickname “Mr. Propahhh” ahead of Pittsburgh Pro.

Despite being around for two years now, the Classic Physique division is still wide open and new talented contenders are constantly cropping up to potentially challenge Olympia champion Breon Ansley, 2017 runner-up Chris Bumstead, and the other talented competitors in the division. Steve Laureus, known by the nickname “Mr. Propahhh” is one of those talented prospects who have all the potential in the world to rule over the Classic Division for years to come.

With one of the most unique physiques on the bodybuilding circuit today, Steve Laureus possesses some of the craziest genetics seen in recent memory. With broad shoulders, a slim waist, and impressive musculature, the man known as Mr. Propahhh could be a champion on the rise.

With the Pittsburgh Pro incoming, Steve Laureus has the golden opportunity to prove that he is a Classic Physique competitor that the athletes in the top five should be worried about. This recent post on Instagram cements just how insane Steve Laureus’ physique is and how dangerous he could become.

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Bodybuilder Fights Through Muscle Tear To Win Competition

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Nicholas Bell
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Fighting through the pain to seek victory.

This week, Dane McGregor, 29, won his Muscle Model class at the Physical Culture Association (PCA) bodybuilding competition in Britain.

Dane took up bodybuilding after a serious knee injury forced him out of amateur rugby. He trains at the Body Academy gym on South William Street in Hull, and told The Courier he was thrilled with the win.


“I have been bodybuilding for about five years now, but last weekend’s competition was the first time I had competed in the muscle model category…There were around 160 competitors from across the UK at the show in Hull.”

Dane actually tore a muscle in his leg during the competition. He said he was able to push through the pain and still present his great package on stage.


His prearation is fairly rigorous. He practices an extremely strict diet featuring the staples of chicken and sweet potato- though he only trains four days a week.

“I’m not allowed any variation on the diet, which means definitely no cheat meals. Training really is the best part about bodybuilding. I am not a huge fan of the competition itself, but it teaches you so much about self-discipline and helps improve your work ethic.”

He says competing really adds intensity and purpose to the training that most bodybuilders know and love.

“I would really like to thank my coaches, Guy Adison and Vicky McCann for their support and help in preparing for the UK competition.”


Dane plans to pursue his local success and attempt to qualify for national competition.

“I’m next competing for a classic competition, with the national qualifiers taking place shortly.”

Highlights from the PCA contest can be found HERE.

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WATCH: Peter Molnar Looks Unreal As He Crushes The Competition At The Frey Classic

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Jacob Ladon
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One of the true greats outside of the IFBB, Peter Molnar is an absolute beast.

The fans demanded that the IFBB bring back aesthetics to bodybuilding and the powers that be listened. The Classic Physique division is essentially an apology to those who appreciated the greatness of old school bodybuilding and how it emphasized having a proportioned and aesthetic physique.

Now that the Classic Physique division is building up steam, many people are calling for bodybuilders that have gain notoriety outside of the IFBB to try their hand at competing against the best of the best at the Olympia. That list included, Wesley Vissers, Calum von Moger, and the talented and criminally underrated Peter Molnar.

A Hungarian bodybuilder who has gained fame for his incredibly balanced and aesthetic physique, Peter Molnar has all the elements needed to be a true threat to anyone in the IFBB Classic Physique division. While he competes outside of the IFBB, Peter Molnar is dominating the competition on the European scene.

Recently, Molnar proved once again why he is one of the best in the world as he dominated at the Frey Classic. The video courtesy of TEAM-ANDRO.com showcases the bodybuilder tearing up the stage at the Croatian bodybuilding show.

How do you think Peter Molnar would do in the IFBB?

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WATCH: This Is Why You Should Start Paying Attention To Milan Sadek Before His Men’s Open Debut

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GI Team
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Milan Sadek is moving up from 212 to Men’s Open and make shake up the stakes.

If you haven’t heard of Milan Sadek, it’s time to start paying attention. Originally a competitor in the Men’s 212 division – where he competed and placed in the top 6 at the Mr. Olympia last year – Sadek is a young bodybuilder with size and conditioning that is out of this world.

Now he is moving up to the Men’s Open division with his debut set to be at the New York Pro. If he can maintain the kind of conditioning he held at the Mr. Olympia 2017 while bulking up his size, he might be the sleeper threat that will shake up the entire Men’s Open division for years to come. Varyjer Motivation has put together this motivational supercut showing off the best of Milan Sadek. Check it out above and you’ll start to realize why you should be paying attention to him this year.

If you like what you see, make sure to subscribe to Varyjer Motivation’s official YouTube channel right here.

A Conversation With Nick Trigili (Part 1): Steroid Use Before Bodybuilding

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GI Team
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Nick Trigili reveals his attempt to rush towards greatness in sports using steroids.

A CONVERSATION WITH NICK TRIGILI – is a six part sit down interview with Nick after his explosive and controversial Instagram video showcasing exactly how to inject steroids into your delts. In an industry that shuns talk of steroids, Nick is surprisingly vocal. Vlad Yudin sat down with Nick to get the full story… exposing a side of bodybuilding you may not have known exists.

In April, bodybuilder Nick Trigili uploaded a video on Instagram showing exactly how to effectively inject steroids into your delts. It was a rare moment of honesty, with Nick literally using a pencil to show specifically how to do every detail. The video went viral and shook the bodybuilding world. But like every video – there is more to the man and his story beyond the one minute clip. 

In part one of our six part interview series with Nick Trigili, Nick gives us a little bit of his back story and explains how he tried to use steroids to improve as quickly as possible. But he eventually learned that unlike many other sports – even with drugs involved – bodybuilding rewards time and muscle maturity. No matter how young you become a pro, there is a reason why most champions are above their 30’s. Nick also touches upon bodybuilding sponsorships and a side you don’t often see to being a sponsored athlete. Check it all out in part one above!

WATCH: Ric Drasin Discusses Ego and Insecurities and How It Can Be Ruining Your Gains

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Ric Drasin
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Ric Drasin thinks your ego will do you no good in making gains.

In order to be a top level bodybuilder you need to have a certain level of ego. It can be the driving force behind what gets you into in the gym everyday. But there can also be diminishing returns when it comes to ego. For instance, if you’re an ego lifter you can bet your chances of suffering an injury will sky rocket.

Ric Drasin discusses how ego and insecurities could be the very elements that completely eradicate your gains. Take a look and listen at Ric Drasin in Ric’s Corner now!

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Jacare Souza At Peace With His Career: “The Day Things Start Getting Tough, I’ll Stop”

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Nicholas Bell
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Jacare Souza is at peace.

Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza, 38, has enjoyed one hell of a career, but lately it has been anything but smooth. Last April, the Middleweight contender suffered a torn pec, and shortly after an infected appendix which ended up bursting. In January, he returned to KO Derek Brunson in a cathartic win and now feels he is ready to end his career on top.


“When I’m happy, no one can beat me. So in two fights, I’ll be Middleweight champion of the UFC,” he told MMAJunkie. “It’s just confidence.”

He said that despite some considerations of retirement during his time off, he has complete confidence in his decision to return and take one last crack at the title.

“I don’t really have this problem with the idea of stopping because I don’t want to risk my health. I’d thought about stopping before because I thought maybe I couldn’t fight at a high level anymore. That’s was what made me think about that. The day things start getting tough, I’ll stop.”


Souza’s next bout will be in two weeks. A May 12th co-headliner at UFC 224 against Kelvin Gastelum in Jacare Souza’s home country of Brazil. He has since relocated for his family and training, and is happy with the change.

“Wherever you throw me, I can handle myself. I left home at 15, so adjusting to new places isn’t that hard. But I’m happy because my family is doing well. They’re doing well. I’m doing well. I found a good place to train, with good people to help me. Good coaches, good training partners, so it’s all been going very well.”


Gastelum is considered the new breed of talent. Jacare admits Gastelum and his breed represent the future of fighting, but believes he himself still represents the present.

“That’s the natural order of things: You leave, and younger people come in. That’s just how life is and I see no problem with that. I just have the conviction and certainty that I can still fight at a high level and that I can still be champion.”

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Bodybuilder Trains To Become Himalayan Marathon Runner

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Nicholas Bell
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From bodybuilder to marathon runner.

Men’s Fitness cover model Shaun Stafford has exchanged his bodybuilding training for endurance running this year in an bid to complete the Everest Marathon, raising money for Himalayan Children’s Charities.


He told Coach Magazine that the experience has seated him the belief that every specialized athlete should diversify their training regimen.

“I think the more well-rounded you are the more chance of longevity you have. If you focus on a niche you become quite one-dimensional. The guys who will be fitter for longer periods are masters of all trades. They can go for a 10K, do some light gymnastic stuff and pick up some weights. Having a base of all-round fitness is brilliant.”

He said the new workouts have really given him a comparative appreciation for what bodybuilding training is.

He said compared to distance running, bodybuilding workouts are a sprint- short and intense. The game is: Get in, give everything, get out.

“Some of these longer runs I’ve been doing have been three, three-and-a-half hours long, and it’s absolutely brutal – exhausting mentally and physically. That’s been eye-opening.”


He said the new training and diet has definitely taken a toll on his physique. He’s not particularly worried about it because he is mentally prepared, and it’s for a good cause, but it is unusual not to use his body as a visual measurement of progress.

“Once I’ve done the marathon I’ll go back to eating a different way and training in a way I’ve always enjoyed, and my body will re-adapt. But when you look in a mirror.”


“Actually it’s worse when you catch up with friends who haven’t seen you in a while and they’re like, ‘mate, you’re half the size!’”

Through injuries and pain, we wish Shaun the best in his endurance endeavors.

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Fusion! Josh Wade Looks Like A Clone of Dorian Yates And Dennis Wolf Combined!

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Jacob Ladon
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Did Dorian Yates and Dennis Wolf fuse together?

We’re always looking for the next big thing, it’s just a natural human trait. The people always want to see improvements, innovation, evolution. The bodybuilding world is no different as fans seek out the next athlete who will impress the masses and change the game. One of those individuals happened to be one of the greatest bodybuilders in history, Dorian Yates.

Winning the Olympia six times, Dorian Yates has proven himself to be an all time great. With his massive frame and grainy conditioning, Yates proved himself to be a force to be reckoned with during the 90s.

Fast forward to 2018 and new bodybuilders are continuously popping up onto the scene, each one with intentions of becoming the next big thing in bodybuilding. Well it seems that this bodybuilder certainly has the genetics to take him far. With features reminiscent of Dorian Yates and the German powerhouse Dennis Wolf, Josh Wade looks like a fusion of the two bodybuilders come to life. While some may or may not agree, it can’t be denied that the man certainly has a great physique. Take a look at the post below of Josh Wade.

Do you see it or nah?

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Hospital Worker Becomes Bodybuilder, Loses 98 Lbs (40% Body Fat) And Gets Shredded

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Nicholas Bell
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From flab to fit.

Kiran Bassan once weighed over 266 pounds. He told Birmingham Live that eating junk food at university first caused the crisis. He’d think nothing of downing a six-pack of doughnuts any time of day or night.


“I didn’t like what was staring back at me when I looked in the mirror. I’d avoid looking at myself. I had a lack of self-confidence and would avoid talking to the opposite sex. I also felt tired all the time.”

Now a physiotherapist, Kiran said he did make several unsuccessful attempts to slim down.

“At my heaviest I was 19 stone. When I came back home to live with my mum in Birmingham, she would make sure I had healthy meals, but it was all the snacks in between that didn’t help.”


Eventually, Kiran knew he needed a desperate measure.

“I found a bodybuilding coach called Scott Walay on Instagram and messaged him for help. At that point I just wanted to lose weight. But he said he could help me sort out my diet and exercise. After a few weeks on his plan, I went along to see him in a competition. I watched him on stage and was in awe of him.”

Kiran had already dropped junk food and cut out snacks from his diet. But attending the contest inspired him to take it to the next level.

“I thought to myself that is what I want to do, I want to achieve what he has. So afterwards, I asked if he thought it was possible and he said it was. I stuck to it religiously and in around September last year, Scott told me I was ready for my first competition. I couldn’t believe it and was really excited to finally be at that stage.”


On April 8, Kiran took third at the Saxon Classic Bodybuilding Competition, which was held at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre.

“It was the most incredible feeling when I was on stage. I had the biggest smile on my face and I was just concentrating on impressing the judges. I could hear everyone just screaming my name – it was mad.”

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