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CM PUNK CONTINUES TO DO WHAT HE DOES BEST, BE SMUG AND NOT FIGHT

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Karma’s a B*tch

Everyone’s favorite non-fighter CM Punk continues to make headlines in the MMA world, but as usual, not for anything inside the octagon. The smug and often times sassy former WWE champ revealed to MMAfighting.com that he will be undergoing back surgery in Chicago due to a herniated disc – further postponing his UFC debut, again. CM Punk credits his injury to years of taking bumps on the wrestling Matt

“My back has always bugged me,” Punk told MMAFighting.com. “Figured it was just wrestling sh*t. Turns out it was.”

“It got bad enough to the point where I couldn’t do anything the week before I went to train with the New Jersey Devils last month. One day I could manage, the next day I couldn’t. I’ve been in agony for almost a month. Chiropractor, acupuncture, massage, cryotherapy … nothing worked.”

CM Punk recently took some heat when he underwent shoulder surgery last summer which postponed his original debut. He will take further scrutiny from the public as some might say the 37 yr old is past his prime and his body just can’t handle such a physical sport. His latest injury will cost him 4-6 weeks on the sideline, which makes it very possible for him to fight in 2016, but leaves some doubts in the minds of the already questionable public. This is especially highlighted as CM Punk’s opponent Mickey Gall just won his second fight within a minute of the first round. What do I think? Never a fan of punk – I think he should get healthy, fight his 3 fights, and get a job as a UFC  commentator already. We all know that’s the plan. I mean seriously, does anyone see CM Punk ever fighting for a title? And if not, then Why is he there? Purely a publicity stunt, I wish he would just get his mid-life crisis over with and buy a motorcycle already. Is this the MMA gods evening the score? Stay tuned with CM Punk’s latest injuries  here… https://youtu.be/m7r8_yUtMws Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as commenting below.

POST SURGERY: RONNIE CAN’T WALK… DOES HE REGRET HIS TRAINING?

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Ronnie Coleman Regrets

Generation Iron Ronnie Coleman Regrets

One regret… but not what you’d think.

“So you guys still want to be like me?” These are the first words to the public from Ronnie Coleman after his major back surgery last Tuesday. The 11 hour procedure left Big Ron like we’ve never seen him before, weak and unable to walk. When asked if he would do it all over again, he says no…

He would go even HARDER!!!

In this recent Instagram post, Ronnie writes that of all his years of lifting he has only one regret – it involves the numbers 2 and 4. He’s of course referring to his insane lift – where he squatted 800lbs for two reps. He states that he had the other two in him but cowardice wouldn’t allow him push it to the edge. It still haunts him today.

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We think we speak for everyone when we say Ronnie Coleman is no coward. Just the mental space you have to be in to get under a bar with 800 lbs resting on your shoulders – knowing you’re going to squat – is a burden that most men can’t bear. Most bodybuilders, (and we’re talking about professionals) can’t bear. The sad part is, Ronnie Coleman can’t even walk and he’s still training harder than you! Gauranteed he’ll go to rehab, get better, and be lifting heavy ass weights in no time and you’ll still be half assing at the gym with little to no gains. It’s cute that your girlfriend thinks your biceps are getting bigger but if you’re in it for a bedroom body then you’re not ready to hang with the big boys. This sport is for freaks, for people who aren’t afraid to stand out and literally wear who they are every day like a badge of honor. So the answer to original question is “Yes, Ronnie” we still want to be like you. We will go through the blood, sweat, tears, bulking, fasting, gym time, and mental drain it takes to reach our full potential, because you’ve shown us it’s worth it.

We asked last week whether or not the sacrifice he made was worth it. But it doesn’t really matter what anyone else thinks. The only thing that matters is that Ronnie Coleman regrets nothing. And if he existed as a young man today… he’d probably be even bigger and more intense with every single rep.

Light weight baby.

Check out Ronnie’s original post below:

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STORYTIME WITH GREGG VALENTINO: IT HAPPENS TO ALL OF US

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Storytime With Gregg Valentino It Happens To All Of Us

Sh*t happens. Literally.

STORYTIME WITH GREGG VALENTINO – is a new weekly series showcasing the most insane bodybuilding stories ever told by one of the industry’s most controversial figures, Gregg Valentino. They simply have to be seen to believe.

Back when Gregg’s arms were still massive – he was taking a boat load of steroids. While he still deny’s the synthol to this day… steroids is something he’s completely open about. Not only did he take steroids, he also sold them – a lot. So much so that he eventually got caught and kept in a holding cell before standing in front of the court.

But here was the bigger more immediate problem. Because of a bodybuilding diet mixed with steroids, Gregg’s… bowls… tend to get impatient. So what do you do when you are stuck in a holding cell with 10 other people and a wide open toilet smack dab in the middle of the room? Oh, and there’s no toilet paper either. So what does Gregg do? Find out in the latest episode of Storytime With Gregg Valentino.
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You can catch Storytime With Gregg Valentino every Tuesday only on the Generation Iron Fitness Network. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive updates on all of our daily videos and never miss a beat. Stay pumped.

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3 Major Mays Weight Loss Shows Lie To The General Public

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Weight Loss Shows
Strength Wars Movie

All smoke and mirrors.

While we definitely appreciate weight loss shows for raising body awareness and doing it in an entertaining manner to boot. There comes a responsibility in taking a position of authority and giving information on a specific subject to the general public. While these contestants often do indeed lose weight, how often do they actually become healthy? And while we are at it, how often do they actually keep off the weight?

We truly live in a new world that is more obsessed and focused on staying healthy… but there’s still a huge difference between the kind of training that bodybuilders do (or hell, even consistent average lifters) and the sensational shows that try to make some $$$ off of real people looking for help and health.

While we’re not demonizing these shows because we do believe they are helpful in the long run, one must remember this is ENTERTAINMENT and many of their tactics are for drama and not for results. So where are they going wrong? How can they do better? Below we give you the 3 biggest lies weight loss shows are feeding you.

LIE #1. Workouts have to be long and painful

According to shows like the biggest loser, every workout is an hour long puke filled journey into the human soul. While people falling off treadmills and adults crying like babies is great for ratings, it’s not necessarily reality.

The truth is that workouts don’t have to be long and excruciating at all. While the morbidly obese may need to start with walking daily and changing out simple sugars for healthy fats and proteins – the rest of us can do good work in 15 to 20 mins by doing high intensity compound movements. Research is starting to show that the old school way of grinding yourself into the ground can actually be harmful and take away from your gains (bodybuilders not included). Get better slowly – day by day.

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TEAM ALPHA MALE: IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF THE END?

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Robbie Durand
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Cody Garbrandt Us vs. Them Cody Grabrandt may be a christian who has become an ambassador for the make a wish foundation for the sport, but don’t think this hard knocks fighter will hesitate to tell you where to go when you piss him off. We could tell he “ain’t no punk” from the lack of hesitation to get up in Conor Mcgregor’s face during last seasons of UFC’s TUF after McGregor attacked his fearless leader Uriah Faber. Cody again displays his balls of steel in a recent interview with submission radio where he doesn’t mince word when talking about teammates  (Joseph Benavidez and Lance Palmer), and his opinion on their “Cross training” with team Elevation. When asked whether he would be making the move to Colorado and dawning a nuggets Jersey anytime soon, Cody gave it to them straight.

“F**k no. I would never go to Elevation,” Garbrandt told Submission Radio. “No, I wouldn’t, I wouldn’t go there. You know, [Joseph Benavidez and Lance Palmer] are out there and training with T.J. They have previous relationships with him so it’s whatever, but they’re going to come back and train with us in the team? I don’t know how well that’s going to go over.”

The backstory for all this is that former Alpha Male striking coach Duane Ludwig left the camp – taking former  bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw with him.  Needless to say things didn’t go well. When asked about TJ Dillashaw, Cody says the crossing of paths in inevitable but right now he’s just taking it one fight at a time.

“I’ll probably end up fighting T.J., so I guess I’ll focus on this fight and I guess we’ll have to talk about that when it comes,” said Garbrandt. “You know, [Benavidez and Palmer] will continue to train with T.J., basically ‘the enemy’ and Duane Ludwig and all those guys, so I don’t know. I don’t really try to focus on that too much this camp.”

I hear Cody Garbrandt. I get where he’s coming from. He’s a loyal lion that feels betrayed by some of the main members of a fight camp that feels more like family. The thing is that Benavidez, Palmer, and Dillashaw all have a point. While TJ Dillashaw didn’t exactly leave in the best fashion he brought light to the fact that Team Alpha Male were fighters being taught by other fighters, no real coaches.  With the exit of the one real coach, that formed a relationship with may of the fighter, it’s no wonder Benavidez and Palmer are “Cross-training” with “the enemy”. While I love Cody’s fire and agree with the sentiments, team Alpha Male needs a striking coach, a good one, Pronto. https://youtu.be/AlJA4snh7Cc So what do you think? Is Cody Garbrandt right, or are his sentiments clouding the truth? Hit us up with the comments below and follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

WHO DESERVES THE NEXT WELTERWEIGHT TITLE SHOT: WOODLEY OR THOMPSON?

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Jonathan Salmon
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woodley vs thompson headerWho is most deserving for a crack at the title?

The welterweight division is beginning to heat up these days. With Stephen Thompson’s dominant victory over former champion Johny Hendricks at UFC Fight Night 82 a new welterweight title challenger has emerged. That’s where things begin to get complicated. While Thompson may have had an impressive victory, one that should raise his stock tremendously, there’s been a man waiting in line for his chance for a shot at the title. Tyron Woodley has looked pretty impressive during his UFC tenure and has been waiting patiently for a phone call from UFC brass that would give him the thumbs up for a UFC title shot. Too bad for Woodley that Thompson had such an impressive showing. The truth of the matter is that this new iteration of the UFC is heavily reliant on marketability. While Woodley certainly is a marketable commodity, the reality is that the UFC will have a far simpler time promoting a title fight between champ Robbie Lawler and Stephen Thompson. Why? Because of the nature of both men’s fighting styles the fans are likely to get a stand up striking affair that will more than likely end with a KO victory for either man. Woodley certainly has the tools to have a great match with Lawler as well, the problem is that he hasn’t competed in over a year. Fans have short memories and since Thompson put such a beatdown on Hendricks, the casual viewer is more likely to call for the karate stylist to get a championship fight rather than a talented fighter who has been absent from competition for some time. So what’s the best way to deal with this conundrum? Well, since Thompson injured his ankle during the fight he could be looking at a bit of a lay off. In that time the UFC could easily put on a Lawler vs Woodley match up with Thompson set to face off against the winner. If Thompson is healthy enough for competition however, then things get a bit more dicey. At that point it’s likely that the UFC will do one of two things: have Woodley and Thompson face off against one another or give Thompson the title fight. Thompson has a six fight win streak with a number of sensational knock outs in that interim. It’s an easy sell for the UFC. Woodley unforunately would be the odd man out, but getting a title shot on the strength of victories over Dong Hyun Kim and Kelvin Gastellum alone isn’t enough to sell his case, not after what Thompson did against the former welterweight kingpin. Who do you think deserves the next UFC welterweight title shot? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron MMA on Facebook and Twitter. Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor and geek culture enthusiast. Follow him on Twitter and keep up with his latest exploits.

GI WORKOUT SONG OF THE WEEK 2/8/2016

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Jonathan Salmon
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Generation Iron Death From Above Workout Song

Generation Iron Death From Above Workout Song

Throw down death from above on the iron.

Super Bowl 50 has been decided! In a fairly entertaining event, the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos battled it out on the grid iron to determine who would be the next Super Bowl champions. When everything was said and done, the dust settled and cleared to reveal the Broncos as the 2016 champions.

Whether you’re a fan of football or not there’s no way you couldn’t walk away from the experience feeling a bit satisfied. The event was likely Peyton Manning’s last chance at a Super Bowl championship and he and the team played to perfection to walk away with the victory. It’s certainly was a triumphant moment in the long career of the 39 year old quarterback. The Broncos were underdogs that were up for the challenge and put everything on the line to put in an impressive performance against the talented Panthers.

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Everyone loves a good underdog story and the Broncos delivered that in a big way. Everyone counted them out and they were not only able to prove them wrong, but do so in emphatic fashion. It was a pretty inspiring event to witness, one that can fire you up to completing your own endeavors this week. Whether it’s building muscle or working on conditioning and diet, this inspirational underdog victory should fire you up. But just in case, we have some music that should help in that department.

So now… now it’s time to reign DEATH FROM ABOVE when you descend upon those weights in your next training session. And we have the perfect music to get you fired up. Check out this track titled “Romantic Rights” – which is anything but sweet and lovey dovey. It’s a hands down rocker without falling into the stereotypical workout genres of heavy metal or “cock rock.” Listen to it below:

This Week’s Pick

Song: Romantic Rights
Artist: Death From Above 1979
Album: You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine

Crank up some Death From Above 1979 and hit the iron hard. You’ve got no time to be lazy. Get those gains!

Check back next week for the GI workout song of the week and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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MUSCLE RANTS EPISODE 1: YOU ARE NOT OVERTRAINING!!

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Muscle Rants Overtraining Marc Lobliner

Overtraining is definitely real… but you are most likely NOT experiencing it.

MUSCLE RANTS – is a new weekly series starring Tiger Fitness’ Marc Lobliner as he schools you on the tons of bullsh*t that constantly gets highlighted in the bodybuilding industry. Muscle Rants airs every Monday only on the Generation Iron Fitness Network.

Let’s just be blunt – there is way too much false crap and information getting spread in the bodybuilding industry. This is especially true due to the lightening fast way the internet has invaded our lives. And you know what? It’s driving Marc Lobliner crazy. It’s time to put these misunderstood bodybuilding concepts to bed once and for all… and Marc is going to RANT his way into putting the final nail in the coffin.

So let’s talk about overtraining. Lifters keep going back and forth about this. Is overtraining a myth? Is it a real issue? Are the people who complain about overtraining just crybaby wimps? Well there’s no need to worry about these questions anymore because Marc Lobliner is going to lay it straight for you. So the next time you hear the world “overtraining,” just shut your mouth, quit talking, and get back to doing what you were born to do… lifting some heavy ass weight.

Get the full RANT about the truth behind overtraining in the episode above.
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Muscle Rant airs every Monday 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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SPECULATION: IS WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE GETTING SLOWLY CUT FROM THE IFBB?

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Women's Physique Cut From IFBB

Generation Iron Women's Physique Cut From IFBB

Women’s Physique division appears notably absent in early promos.

As time moves forward people are accustomed to seeing a changing of the guard. Whether it’s technology, sports, or arts we’re constantly seeing things shift and evolve as the future becomes the present. At times these changes can be truly impressive and elevate a particular subject, discipline, or item to new heights. Other times it could mean complete destruction and obliteration. In the world of bodybuilding and fitness it appears that women’s bodybuilding and physique could be subject to the obliteration.

Women’s bodybuilding has been pretty much wiped out from all the major competitions which left women’s physique, figure, and bikini in it’s wake. Or at least it has for a time. With the New York Pro months away we could be seeing the first signs that the women’s physique category could be next on the chopping block. The first advertisement for the New York has already become visible and it seems like women’s physique is nowhere to be found. Take a look at the poster below as well as the opinion of the Instagram channel this_is_bodybuilding on this turn of events.

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Ok. I have to say that I am a little bit FURIOUS right now. I love the New York Pro. I will ALWAYS go to the New York Pro. I have for the last 4 years and I will 100% be there this year. But I will be angry. I was SO excited to see all my favorite NY Bodybuilding brothers on stage once again! I love cheering for my hometown boys like @shaunclarida, @maxx_charles, the retuning @ifbbjondelarosa and the CHAMPS @juandieselmorel and @guycisternino (technically a Jersey Boy, but so was I originally, so it’s all good in the hood). I was SO excited that I will once again be able to see one of the all time greats @mrolympia08 compete!! He’s amazing!!! I was SO excited to see one of the early IFBB Classic Physique competitions too!!! BUT…. NOT at the expense of seeing the Women’s Physique Division!!! THAT makes me FURIOUS! Really?!? It makes no sense!! Want to eliminate a division? If you MUST Elamite anything, eliminate MEN’S Physique! Not WOMEN’S!!! Women’s Bodybuilding has been all but eliminated from every major IFBB stage. Now THIS?!? Really?!? I am quite frankly perplexed that THIS promoter in PARTICULAR would be DOING AWAY WITH WOMAN WITH MUSCLE!!!! What’s the message being sent here?!? I am seriously curious! I have seen the amazing @julesfit10 win 3 New York Pro WPD Championships. They were 3 of the most thrilling moments of my NY Pro memories! And nothing against Men’s Physique. But it just seems that if you’re adding a new MEN’S division, you don’t eliminate a WOMEN’S division…if a division MUST be eliminated! I’m sorry. It’s late. I’m tired. Maybe I’M the one not making sense here. Or maybe this is complete bullshit. #SaveWomensPhysique #SaveWPD #TheModernFemaleBodybuilding #ClassicWomensPhysique #ClassicWomensBodybuilding #Bodybuilder #Bodybuilding #THISisBodybuilding

A photo posted by MichaelD.Bryson (@this_is_bodybuilding) on

Now maybe this is jumping the gun – maybe women’s physique will end up being at the New York Pro… but if it isn’t, well, this is just another notch leading towards the downfall of female bodybuilding. Sure, the bikini and figure divisions are doing great – but the IFBB seems to be making an active decision to remove any sort of “masculine” muscle from female competitions. Of course, this is a more complicated issue than it sounds. If there aren’t enough competitors entering these divisions… it’s hard for the IFBB to pony up enough money to keep them running. But to completely remove support for these divisions all together discourages women from trying to attain these physiques. Instead of welcoming them we are telling the world that these body types just don’t belong.

In the end, could this be a simple misunderstanding or is the IFBB really considering eliminating women’s physique? Let us know what you think in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

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THE ULTIMATE THREE-IN-ONE EXERCISE: HAMMER YOUR REAR DELTS, UPPER BACK, AND BICEPS

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Jonathan Salmon
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Generation Iron Delts Upper Back Biceps Exercise

Generation Iron Delts Upper Back Biceps Exercise

All at the same time.

When you consider a bodybuilder’s usual routine for the most part you’ll think about split training. For the most part split training has become the staple of the modern day bodybuilder and essentially it’s the best and most logical way to train the body. With split training you’re able to really focus on specific muscle groups and body parts. When you can break things down to the point where you can focus solely on building up your chest or adding size to your quads then it becomes a fairly simple task to build up the body. But not everyone has the same amount of time to devout to being in the gym and building up the body. Some people don’t have the luxury of heading to the gym five to six times a week.

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If you can’t head to the gym consistently then how exactly should you proceed with training? Well a great solution is to perform full body training in order to attack multiple muscle groups in one training session. To many it may seem to be counter intuitive simply because you won’t be able to devote as much time as you want on a specific body part. But total body training is certainly beneficial if it’s done right, with the correct techniques and form.

One great example of an exercise that will allow you to hit multiple muscle groups is the chest supported reverse fly and hammer curl combination, an exercise that hits the upper back, rear delts, and the biceps all in one. It’s definitely an exercise that’s outside the box, but one that can be effective if you have the patience to get things right and use correct form. Check out the video below on how to perform this movement.

What do you think of this three in one exercise? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron Facebook and Twitter.

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