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GI Exclusive: Shaun Clarida Talks On How People Never Took Him Seriously… Until Now

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GI Team
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It’s time to start taking Shaun Clarida seriously.

Vlad Yudin jumps onto a video call to interview Shaun Clarida after his big win at the New York Pro 2018. For years now, competitors and spectators have used Shaun Clarida’s smaller size against him while competing in the Men’s 212. In Shaun’s own words – they weren’t taking him seriously.

Now with an epic win at the New York Pro 2018 – it’s time for the bodybuilding world to start taking notice and consider him a real threat. In a world where Classic Physique aesthetics are becoming more and more popular… Shaun Clarida’s smaller size with stronger conditioning & aesthetics is more than enough to make him a strong contender in major bodybuilding competitions.

Shaun Clarida goes into detail about how he plans to change the game when it comes to what a winning physique looks like on stage. Check it out above!

WATCH: Rampage Warns 50 Cent To “Stay In His Lane” and That He’s Not A Fighter

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Jonathan Salmon
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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is sending a warning to 50 Cent.

Ever since 50 Cent has partnered up with Bellator MMA, talk has been swirling that the rapper and actor has been considering facing former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in an MMA fight.


The likelihood of such an action actually occurring is purely based on rumor and conjecture. While 50 Cent may be talking trash online, the rapper has been known to troll others on social media before. All this talk of a 50 Cent versus Rampage fight is simply a fabrication on the part of the fans. Nevertheless, the rumor is spreading like wildfire and has made it’s way to Rampage himself.

Confronted by TMZ Sports, Rampage goes on the record and warns 50 Cent to stick to rapping rather than fighting.

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Managing Editor at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to keep up with his antics.

WATCH: Men’s 212 Posedown At The New York Pro 2018

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GI Team
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New York Pro 2018 Highlight: Shaun Clarida shines during an epic Men’s 212 posedown.

Watch the New York Pro 2018 Men’s 212 epic posedown. The New York Pro was a heated competition across all divisions. Whether it was the surprise showing of Regan Grimes in the Classic Physique, the battle between Nathan De Asha and Juan Morel, or Shaun Clarida duking it out with the top 3 in the Men’s 212 as seen here. There’s a reason this is one of the biggest shows of the year. Watch above and let us know what you think about the top 3 guys’ physiques.

Luimarco Says Freaks Are Killing Bodybuilding, Disappointed By NY Pro

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Jacob Ladon
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Luimarco is disappointed with the current state of bodybuilding.

Change comes for all things, it can’t be denied. As the old saying goes, for everything there’s a season and bodybuilding is no exception. Where bodybuilding was once held in high regard by the many fans of the sport, it appears that a great deal of the endeavors biggest supporters are changing their tune.


Many fans biggest complaints seem to be that there is no longer any focus on aesthetics in the Open Weight division. Instead, it’s all a size game and whoever can come in the biggest with a decent amount of conditioning will win a given show.

Luimarco has always been an outspoken individual within the bodybuilding community. While he shares his opinions on the state of the sport, many have criticized him simply because he’s not a professional bodybuilder himself. But a person doesn’t need to compete in a given sport to have an opinion and Luimarco has always delivered honest and concise commentary on the state of bodybuilding.

The video posted by Luimarco sees the bodybuilding personality critique the current state of bodybuilding and why he thinks the sport is dying.

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Rafael Brandao Should Have Placed In The Top Five At NY Pro

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Jacob Ladon
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Rafael Brandao deserved top honors at the NY Pro.

If you were to scour the internet to get opinions on the Open Weight bodybuilding competition at the New York Pro, there’s no doubt that you will find most reviewers can agree on one thing: Rafael Brandao didn’t deserve a sixth place slot. In fact, you have great deal of people saying that Brandao could have easily been the winner of the entire show.

Why?


Well, for the most part it seems that the conditioning at the top levels are given less credence than shear size. At this point we’re completely unsure of the judging criteria and as it stands it’s pretty difficult to know what is being scored. While most every bodybuilder in the top five showed off an impressive physique, none were as dry and shredded as Rafael Brandao when he stepped on stage.

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So what does this say about the judging criteria as well as what Rafael Brandao will need to get some higher placings at shows?

First, it says that judges are looking for even more size than ever before. This could be because of the introduction of the Classic Physique division. With the emphasis being on aesthetics and definition, Open Weight bodybuilding needs to set itself apart. That means size wins the day and that proved to be the case at the NY Pro.

As far Rafael Brandao, it’s obvious that in order to place higher that he’ll need to pay his dues and keep building his presence in the sport. Also, he’ll need to gain even more size, but not at the expense of his conditioning. His conditioning was truly incredible and for him to lose that just to bulk up would be a dangerous proposition.

While he may not have cracked the top five at the NY Pro, it’s good to see that many in the community believe that Rafael Brandao was deserving of placing in the top three with many believing he was the best bodybuilder on stage. For now, it’s back to the grind for Brandao as he continues his assent up the ranks.

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Kimberly Cao Uses Tropical Storm Harvey As Fuel To Win Show 8 Months Later

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Nicholas Bell
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Kimberly Cao uses tragedy to become bodybuilding success.

Kimberly Cao was just one of thousands of Texas residents blindsided by Tropical Storm Harvey. The 29-year-old was forced to relocate, and says the ordeal gave her fueled her bodybuilding spirit to the next level.


The initial storm was extremely traumatic. She told 12 News:

“We lost everything, had to evacuate in the middle of the night in flood waters. My dog, I was literally pushing him in a plastic bin until we were able to get to a boat to safety.”

But bad weather was just the beginning of her struggle. Cao’s father was injured involved in a car accident and required emergency surgery. On top of that, Cao’s boyfriend broke up with her. All three events occurred within one week.

“All of these independent situations happening at once is extremely overwhelming, I wasn’t prepared to handle them. I just didn’t know the correct way or the type of emotions I’m supposed to be feeling and I didn’t want to be susceptible to negative thoughts.”


This series of unfortunate events inspired Cao to push harder than ever at her home Powerhouse Gym in Port Neches.

Through the next eight months she dropped a stunning 34 pounds, and finished first in the Open Bikini division in the Southeast Texas Bodybuilding Championships. She also took silver in the Novice Bikini division.

She said the victory was highly cathartic after her struggles.

“It was very overwhelming, I feel like my family was more excited for me because they’ve been on this journey this entire time with me, it was very rewarding.”


“I feel super empowered, I feel that I cannot be defeated by the situations or tribulations that come across, but I can control how I react to them, and bodybuilding has been a very positive outlet for me.”

The victories qualified Cao for national competition, and she looks forward to greater success on her bodybuilding journey.

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WATCH: 8 Golden Era Tips For A Better Body And Great Workout

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Ric Drasin
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Golden Era tips from a Golden Era legend!

Ric Drasin is one of the true legends of the Golden Era, a bodybuilder and pro wrestler who has seen it and done it all. On the latest episode of his online series Ric’s Corner, the legend gives 8 great tips that will ensure that you not only get a great workout, but build a great body to go with it. Check out the latest episode for these Golden Era certified tips now!

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WATCH: Shaun Clarida Interview – “My Goal Is Top 6 At Mr. Olympia” | New York Pro 2018

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GI Team
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Shaun Clarida breaks down his future plans after an epic win at the New York Pro 2018.

Shawn Ray talks with Shaun Clarida just moments after his Men’s 212 win at the New York Pro 2018. They discuss what it took Shaun to get to get the edge over his competition and also what his future plans are for the rest of 2018. His number one goal: get into the top 6 at Mr. Olympia 2018. Will he be able to achieve it? And can he ever topple the reigning champ Flex Lewis?

These are questions whose answers will surely become more clear as the rest of the year continues. But from the looks of it – Shaun Clarida is playing the slow and steady wins the race formula of competing. Focusing on incremental improvements year after year until he finds himself landing at the top spot. Only time will tell if this tactic will work in his favor… but judging on this New York Pro 2018 win, it will be one hell of a ride.

Let us know your thoughts and future predictions for Shaun Clarida in the comments below!

After Winning NY Pro, How Far Can Regan Grimes Go In Classic Physique Division?

By
Jacob Ladon
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Regan Grimes looked massive compared to the competition.

So it was on again, off again, on again for Regan Grimes in the last few months. While he first joked around and toyed with the idea of heading to the Classic Physique division, the young Canadian bodybuilder eventually went on record to state that he’d be staying in the Open Weight division.


Fast forward to the NY Pro and Regan Grimes stepped on stage, only it wasn’t for the Open Weight category. No, Grimes would compete in the Classic Physique division after all. Not only did he compete in the division, but he won the contest as well.

While the dance of will he, won’t he was entertaining, the real question now is what is Regan Grimes set to do now? Will he remain in the Classic Physique division or will he eventually return to Open Weight?

Right now the competition in the Classic Physique division is pretty tough, but Grimes has one thing on most every athlete in the category. His size advantage makes him a larger than life presence on stage. That same advantage can draw the eyes of both the fans and the judges.

He was even able to beat out Divine Wilson who many believed deserved the nod at the NY Pro. But Regan Grimes cutting such a large presence on stage could be a major benefit to beating out some of the best physiques in the division.

Whether the weight cut becomes too much for him to manage in the future is something we’ll have to wait and see. For now, the Classic Physique division just got more interesting with Regan Grimes joining the fray.

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Following In Father’s Footsteps, Hunter Labrada Looks Impressive Winning NPC Junior USA

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Jacob Ladon
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Hunter Labrada had a strong showing winning at the NPC Junior USA.

There’s no arguing the fact that during the 80s Lee Labrada was one of the best bodybuilders to step on a posing stage. Labrada faced off with one of the all time greats of the sport, someone many consider to be the greatest of all time, Lee Haney. Lee Labrada was known for his incredible posing ability that made his performances look like works of art. Now his son Hunter Labrada is following in his footsteps and is acquitting himself well on stage.


Hunter has built a very impressive physique, much in the same way as his father. Labrada possesses a very classic look to his physique and noticeably doesn’t have the stomach bloat that seems to plague so many bodybuilders of today.

Hunter Labrada most recently competed in the NPC Junior USA where he took first place. Take a look at his social media posts of the event and follow the timeline of events that eventually led him to victory.

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