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WATCH: THE ROCK HAS BIG PLANS FOR YOUTUBE… AND RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT?

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The Rock For President Generation Iron

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First he’s taking over YouTube… then maybe the country.

You’ve probably already heard all the news and rumors about The Rock running for president of the United States of America. Of course you have, the election season is upon us and people are looking for headlines as we head closer to the General Election. But an interesting piece of news broke this past week that actually carries a bit more merit than most – The Washington Post published an article on how, if The Rock ran for president, he might actually have a good chance at winning. A really good chance. So how did The Rock respond? He finds this idea very “alluring.” Not a dedicated run for office – but maybe in 4 more years things will change.

Besides, The Rock has bigger fish to fry for now – namely creating his own YouTube channel and taking over the video end of the internet. Basically, this month Dwayne The Rock Johnson is killing it. Get the full update on everything he has in store above.
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THE MIND BLOWING BODYBUILDER WHO EARNED THE NAME “MR. CLASSIC PHYSIQUE”

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Generation Iron Mr. Classic Physique

Generation Iron Mr. Classic Physique

Is Robert Timms THE classic physique?

There are many different philosophies and ideologies involving bodybuilding. For some, the idea of building massive muscle, to be the biggest man in the room is a goal that is held above all else. For others simply being lean and cut is all they need to be satisfied with their physique. There are many schools of thought when it comes to deciding on what the best looking physique truly is.

In this current climate of bodybuilding it’s pretty obvious that mass monsters are dominating the scene. But lately we’re starting to see a shift towards a more classic bodybuilding physique. With the introduction of the Classic Physique division the fans and officials are showing their appreciation for such a body type.

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Since the divisions introduction more attention has been focused on classic physiques and how truly impressive they are. One individual that easily has the genetics and the capability to win a Classic Physique event is Robert Timms. Going by the tag of “mrclassicphysiq” on Instagram it’s a no brainer as to what kind of physique Timms finds to be the most superior. Timms isn’t simply just a bodybuilder with a love for classic physiques. He is a cancer survivor, a natural bodybuilder, and an inspirational fitness trainer. Take a look at the posting below and behold Timms physique as well as a bit of his philosophy on training.

Just some proper pull-ups for me. People ask what the secret to a wide back is well here you go, if you can’t go straight up and down without swinging it doesn’t count give me 3 more!!!!! You will hate me in the beginning but will lie me when you look in the mirror!!! Ask @jessiekeller24……. @teamdymatize @dymatize @dymatizefans @dymatize_aus @dymatizecolombia @dymatize_israel @dymatizebrasil @instagrambodybuilding @bodybuildingcom @instagramfitness @ig_fitness_freaks @generationironofficial @luimarco @instafitsociety @enerskin @gorillawearusa @gorillawearcanada @gorillawearsweden @musclecontest #instafit #motivation #fit #TagsForLikes #TFLers #fitness #gymlife #pushpullgrind #grindout #flex #instafitness #gym #trainhard #eatclean #grow #focus #dedication #strength #ripped #swole #fitnessgear #muscle #shredded #squat #bigbench #cardio #sweat #grind #lifestyle #pushpullgrind

A video posted by Robert Timms (@mrclassicphysiq) on

Are you impressed by Robert Timms’ classic physique?

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THIS IS WHY YOU NEED TO KEEP THE BARBELL VERTICAL FOR YOU NEXT WORKOUT

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Generation Iron Vertical Barbell

Generation Iron Vertical Barbell

Turning conventional knowledge on its head.

The barbell. We all know it, we all love it. We load the weights, feel the bumps on the bar and know we’re about to see glory. One of the best training tools to ever be invented, it just goes to show true genius is in the simple things.

In this 3-5 set landmine circuit workout, Men’s Health Fitness Director BJ Gaddour gives you 5 exercises that challenge your core, build muscle, and burn fat. These exercises also you the added benefit of going easy on the joints. Something that every builder needs for longevity.


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For those of you who don’t know, a landmine is an attachment placed on end of a barbell in order to keep it stationary in order to move the other weighted end of the barbell safety. You can either attach it to a stationary object (like a smith machine) or to weighted plates. If you’re lifting at home or don’t happen to have one near by you can always make an adequate substitute by placing a towel in the corner of a room and placing the unweighted end of the barbell against the towel – then go to town.

Check out the video below and tell us what you think.

Did you feel that these 5 exercises helped out? Are there any movements not mentioned in the video that are killer for the landmine? Let us know in the comment section below.

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MARK HUNT LOOKING BEASTLY FOR BROCK LESNAR FIGHT

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mark hunt looking beast headerThe Super Samoan is ready for war.

When it was announced that Brock Lesnar would be coming back to the UFC I must have been in the minute minority who happened to care less about the former Heavyweight champion’s return. That by no means is a dig at Brock Lesnar, far from it. But when Lesnar walked away from the sport after his devastating loss to Alistair Overeem it appeared that the former champ had nothing left in the tank. There’s a lot to wonder on why he’s making his return, but nonetheless, he’ll be making his return against a monster of a man. Over the years Mark Hunt has become a true mixed martial artist. With that said no one would mistake the kickboxer to be some kind of ground specialist submitting opponents left and right. But what he has improved upon is his wrestling defense and learning to transition from striking to wrestling seamlessly. If you would have matched up Mark Hunt against Brock Lesnar some years ago then in all likelihood most of the MMA world would probably concede that the “Super Samoan” would have had his hands full with the former Heavyweight champion. Now, well, let’s just say that it’s Lesnar who’s going to have a tall task ahead of him. While everyone waits in anticipation for Brock Lesnar’s return, they should also be checking in on Mark Hunt who looks to be in the greatest shape of his career for this match up. Take a look at the Instagram pic below.

Morning set done good to see Puni and the kids

A photo posted by The Super Samoan (@markhuntfighter) on

Mark Hunt is a man who takes fighting seriously and from the looks of his physique he’s taken things up a notch for his bout at UFC 200. With July 9 right around the corner, it’s apparent that this Heavyweight contest could be pretty damn interesting to watch unfold. Are you excited for Brock Lesnar’s return? Follow Generation Iron MMA on Facebook and Twitter. Also, be sure to share, like, and comment to show your support.

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

JOANNA JEDRZEJCZYK MAKES A BID FOR 125lb WEIGHT CLASS

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You can’t stop change.

If you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to want some milk. The title of the popular children’s book, might not be as silly as you think. It’s a deep commentary on the slippery slope on human nature, and ultimately the only answer is…more. Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk is set to take on #1 Contender Claudia Gadelha as the main event of the TUF season finale. The highly anticipated matchup has drawn even more heat after the airing of the show where Claudia and Joanna go at each other’s throat even to the point where they get into an unofficial brawl and the end of taping – head kicks and all. Despite the first fight being razor thin and the beef between these two coming to a crescendo, Joanna is finding a way to look ahead. All the way to the top of the not yet existent Women’s strawweight title.

“I think it’s going to be the last fight between me and Claudia Gadelha, because I have plans to move to a different weight class, to 125 if there would be an option to fight for a title next there,” Jedrzejczyk said. “We will see. I’ll focus on this fight and I think that I’m definitely going to win this fight.”

When asked to clarify:

“Yes, I want to be the first UFC fighter to hold belts in two different weight classes.”

This is an interesting comment seeing as Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta have been sticklers in regards to adding new divisions to the women’s weight classes. His denial of a featherweight division kept Cris “Cyborg” out of the UFC for years, and even though she’s currently on the roster, at 140lbs she’s essentially an exhibition match. But the 125lb weight class is much different. There are lots of women who fall in between the 20lb gap of 115 to 135, you would see a lot of fighters either dropping down or going up to be at a more natural weight. The fight between Joanna Calderwood and Letourneau at UFC Fight Night 89 only makes matters worse, with the strawweights putting on a barn burning performance at the catch weight of 125.

“I predict that, so I know it’s going to happen,” Jedrzejczyk said. “It was a good fight between Valerie and JoJo, the first catch weight at 125, but I think we need that division. So many girls from bantamweight can go down, so many girls from strawweight division can go up. So we should make that division the next division.”

This is especially interesting for the current bantamweight champion Miesha Tate. The seattle native recently admitted on the Joe Rogan Podcast (JRE) that she walks around at about 140-145 lbs, making it more than plausible she could drop down in weight if the opportunity presented itself. Miesha Tate vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the flyweight championship? What do you guys think? No matter who the opponent is, Joanna Plans on being a champion at multiple weight classes. But not just a champion, a trailblazer.

“I don’t know,” she said. “I want to be the first champion of the 125-pound division.”

Check out all the MMA news and expert opinions here at Generationiron MMA!

The Perfect Secret Ingredient To Make Your Egg Whites Taste Better

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GI Team
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Perfect Ingredient Egg Whites Generation Iron

Orange and white.

In this day and age of new fabled ways of enhancing your nutrition, there are so many different choices on the market that it can boggle the mind. For an individual who wishes to build a tremendous amount of muscle, nutrition is the end all be all of cultivating a physique that can fill them with swelling pride. In order to do that consuming the right amount of macronutrients is essential to building quality muscle. The right amount of healthy fats will help you to absorb nutrients. Carbohydrates will provide you with the fuel to push your body through a hard training session. Protein is the essential ingredient to building and maintaining muscle mass.

Coming in many different forms, protein is a bodybuilder’s best friend and is absolutely necessary to have in your bodybuilding diet. Many athletes choose to consume animal based protein such as chicken, beef, and fish. But animal based protein can be extremely filling and sometimes it’s possible that you have to get an adequate amount of the nutrient while on the go.

Enter a new way to include egg whites into your meals. More specifically – Eggwhites 24/7.

This supplement can provide you with all the protein you need throughout the day, all without having to cook up something on a stove or place in the oven. Egg Whites 24/7 provides the kind of get up and go access that a busy athlete would need. You’ve probably all used eggs or egg whites in your bodybuilding diet before. After all, eggs are a staple of any bodybuilding diet because of the great amount protein they provide. But if there’s one thing that can get tiring for bodybuilders… it’s not having enough variety in your diet plan. You can only have eggs so many ways before it gets boring, right? Not necessarily.

Quick Tip: For some added variety to proceedings, try adding egg whites to your orange juice. Sure, it may sound a bit unorthodox, but once you try it out with some milk, vanilla, and a bit of sugar then you’ll be amazed how much the mixture can taste like orange julius. The best part: it can be put together in an instant. Hell, if you get the proportions right you won’t even need to add any other flavor. Go for 80% orange juice and 20% eggwhites and you won’t even know it’s there. Especially when you use the 100% pure liquid protein of Eggwhites 24/7.

Get some Egg Whites 24/7 in your life and watch your gains come all the easier. For more information – you can head on over to their official website right here.

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NO FLEX ZONE: TWIST & SHOUT (IN PAIN)

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No Flex Zone Twist & Shout Generation Iron

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Episode 31: Bending in all the wrong ways.

NO FLEX ZONE – is a weekly series showing the best and craziest user generated fitness footage on the web every Wednesday.

The point of going into the gym is to create a leaner, stronger, and healthier body. One that can withstand pain and looks good while doing it. But sometimes things don’t work out while you lift and that strong body starts to waiver… and then collapse as that once perfect lift or exercise turns into an epic workout fail. Most of the time you can brush yourself off and pretend like it never happened – but sometimes you get caught on tape, or even worse, posted on the internet. Never fear, No Flex Zone is here to remind you all that the workout fails on the internet last forever. And we have them all in one place. Check out the latest episode above.
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No Flex Zone airs every Wednesday right here on the Generation Iron Fitness Network. Make sure to subscribe to our official YouTube channel to get daily updates on our latest and greatest shows. Stay pumped.

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GI PODCAST: WILL VICTOR MARTINEZ HAVE A REAL COMEBACK?

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Podcast Victor Martinez Comeback Generation Iron

 

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What is dead may never die. A common phrase in the wildly popular Game of Thrones HBO show. Just equally as popular seems to be the idea of a big comeback in pro bodybuilding as of late. So this phrase seems to have particular significance to the older guard of bodybuilders who we thought were done for good… until now. But if we can be so bold – another athlete who deserves a comeback is the one and only Generation Iron film alumn Victor Martinez. Of course he never officially bowed out so you can argue he has never really left. But we’ve never seen him hit that grand 2007 physique that almost took down Jay Cutler. That’s why this week on the podcast we’re talking about Victor Maritinez, comebacks, and the dangers of bodybuilding as a lifestyle. You can listen to the latest episode above.

Get a preview from the episode right here:

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You can also tune in to the Generation Iron Podcast on the iTunes podcast store, or listen in atCBS’s official PlayIt website.  Make sure to listen, subscribe, and rate us on iTunes or Play.It! The Generation Iron Podcast airs every Wednesday. Don’t miss it!

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OPINION: ARE BODYBUILDERS OF TODAY SENDING A HORRIBLE MESSAGE?

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bodybuilders today headerWhat is the ultimate form?

As a bodybuilder packing on muscle your frame has always been the name of the game. You can’t simply lose body fat and call yourself a pursuer of muscle gain. The reality is that if you want to build a quality physique then that means building up muscle mass. Bodybuilders of old were perfect examples of how a physique should be built up. They had heavily muscled frames, but they managed to stay shredded and defined, maintain a narrow waist and truly show what it means to have the perfect physical form.

The bodybuilders of today, not so much.

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Sure, everyone is entitled to their opinion. The mass monsters of today may be considered by many to be the ultimate bodybuilders. But in reality that’s simply far from the truth…from one person’s perspective anyhow. Bodybuilding as a purely aesthetic pursuit should focus on maintaining a more realistic frame while building lean muscle. These days however the whole viewpoint has been skewed and aesthetics are the last thing that’s considered by many of the best bodybuilders in the world. It unwittingly sends a terrible message to the fans who follow the sport.

Everyone is going to have their own idea of what the perfect physique is, but there just seems to be something wrong with the idea that building more and more…and more muscle until you begin to look inhuman is the answer to becoming the ultimate form. There’s a reason why men like Arnold Schwarzenegger have been rallying to change how the masses view the sport. Sure, he’s a man from a different era who wants to see a return to the days of old, but is that truly such a bad thing? If it is then why invent the Class Physique division as a response?

It’s clear that the spawning of the Classic Physique division has been set up not to help those who genetically are incapable of building massive muscle, but instead spread the message that bodybuilding as a pursuit is about aesthetics as much as it is about muscle. Some will disagree and claim that mass monsters are the ultimate form bodybuilder, but the love of the Golden Era proves that there are still those who perceive that the Classic Physique aesthetic is the greatest form a bodybuilder can hope to achieve.

Are the bodybuilders of today the best the sport has to offer?

Let us know by hitting up our comments below or head on over to our official Facebook and Twitter.

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GI WEEKLY: ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER’S TOP 5 BODYBUILDING PRINCIPLES TO LIVE BY

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Live life like the Austrian Oak.

There’s no doubt that Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of, if not, the best bodybuilders in the history of the sport. An innovator and master class mass monster – Arnold Schwarzenegger defined what bodybuilding would be for the decades to come. So what’s his secret? What’s the key element that made him an icon that we are still talking about all these years later? Well, there’s no further need to guess. We have taken Arnold’s wise words and put them together to provide you with his essential top 5 bodybuilding principles. Make these a part of your life, your blood, your being. Begin the journey towards the ultimate bodybuilding transformation by watching our latest episode above.
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GI Weekly airs every Friday only on the Generation Iron Fitness Network. But if you want to check out the rest of our videos with updates and news straight to your computer or phone –subscribe to our official YouTube channel today. Stay pumped.

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