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AND THE NEW BIGGEST SYNTHOL FREAK IS…

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Generation Iron Synthol Freak

This is not Photoshop. This is a real person.

There’s a reason why people get angry at cheaters. When it comes to excelling at athletics it requires an individual to really push themselves. The mind, the body, both must be tested and put through the wringer in order to come through the other side as a superior athlete. The stigma on steroids is that it helps athletes to recover, train harder, and potentially become stronger. When you introduce that element to the professional stage of any given sport then you’ll be sure to see some backlash.

But there’s a difference between cheating and just harming oneself with products that they perceive will give them the desired result. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to be considered a cheater. You can be the average Joe looking to impress onlookers by constructing a physique that’s less than natural. It’s the reason why so many individuals find synthol users to be absolutely irredeemable.

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Going through the motions, whether that be heading to the gym everyday, keeping your diet in check, and just simply sticking to a game plan are all things that an athlete can not only admire, but appreciate as well. So when a synthol user believes that all their problems will be solved by taking an unnatural substance it’s no surprise that a dedicated athlete will look down on them.

At some point however, you have to wonder just what the hell is going through a person’s head when they insist on taking synthol to “improve” themselves. There’s an obvious point in which a person should know that what they’re doing to themselves is not only dangerous, but ineffective as well. For this synthol user it seems that day has yet to come.

What’s your thoughts on synthol addiction?

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This 20 Year Old Is Jacked As F*ck!

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Potential is truly a mysterious thing. For the one person lucky enough to have it, ten others will be completely devoid of talent. Some people are just destined to have to work harder to reach their goals than others, it’s just a fact that can’t be avoided or overlooked. Some people just have that gift, that it factor, the genetics that allow them to topple obstacles that others struggle so hard to overcome. That notion has never been more true when it comes to bodybuilding.

There are some people out there that must doing everything right, have everything down to a science, a strict diet plan, an intense training regimen, all of it just to put on a few pounds of muscle. For the gifted it’s nothing but concentrating on making something reality and it can come to fruition. This doesn’t mean they don’t have to work their asses off, but it does mean that when they do they’ll be sure to see the benefits.

Robert Willey is an NPC bodybuilder with tons of potential and a potentially bright future on his hands. The young 20 year old bodybuilder has been tearing up the amateur bodybuilding scene with only three years worth of serious training. Despite lifting since he was 13 it wasn’t until he was out of college that he started taking his bodybuilding seriously and already he’s been reaping the benefits of that serious training. Trained by IFBB Pro Stan “The Man” McQuay, Willey is looking to make some waves in bodybuilding in the coming years.

So why exactly is there such a big interest in this 20 year old upstart? Well take a look at the video below and form your own opinion.

How far do you think Robert Willey can go? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

UFC 198 BREAKDOWN: CRISTIANE “CYBORG” JUSTINO VS LESLIE SMITH

cyborg vs smith headerWill Cyborg Justino earn a chance at a grudge match with Ronda Rousey?

After all the constant trash talk and bad blood between Ronda Rousey and Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino, we finally get to see the latter throw down…with someone not named Ronda Rousey. It’s a bit of a head scratching kind of situation, especially when you consider the fact that a story line had already been built up for Cyborg to challenge Ronda. But nevertheless, the UFC is trying to take the steps to make that fight eventually happen. Unfortunately it’s at the expense of Leslie Smith. From those words it would seem that it’s quite obvious who the pick is. But don’t jump to conclusions just yet. This is as much a breakdown as much as it is speculation on future events. 329EE28200000578-3512759-image-a-15_1459187065365Cyborg is a ferocious striker who takes no prisoners when it comes to the stand up realm. She moves forward with a ton of aggression and always keeps the pressure on her opponents. Cyborg may not have the cleanest striking technique, but her instincts usually gets he through as well as having tremendous power and subtle set ups for her strikes. Cyborg’s biggest weapon would no doubt be killer instinct. Once she has an opponent hurt she will not hesitate and finds the finish in emphatic fashion. When you look at each woman’s tool sets side by side, it would appear that Leslie Smith has more to work with. Smith is tough as nails and always willing to engage in a stand up affair. Her best work is when she fights on the inside as she is relentless with elbows and knees from the clinch as well as delivering well placed punches to the body. She has a halfway decent jab and uses front and push kicks to close the distance between her and her opponents.Leslie-Smith-Storming-the-Fortress_511062_OpenGraphImage edit Smith does indeed have the tools to win here, but the biggest issue in this fight will be the weight difference as well as Cyborg’s power. Leslie usually fights at 135 lbs, but this bout will be a catchweight fight at 140. If Cyborg carries her power down with her from 145 lbs then it’s likely going to be a long night for Smith. Cyborg has good head movement and the willingness and accuracy to land a heavy salvo on Smith at any time during the bout. It’s hard to see how Smith can win this fight without striking on the outside. Unfortunately for Smith she does her best work up close and personal and it’s likely the range at which she’ll choose to fight Cyborg. Because of that a knockout in the first round for Cyborg is likely in the cards. If Cyborg does win as many are predicting will this set up a grudge match between her and Ronda Rousey? Will it earn her a title shot in the Batamweight division? Let us know what you think. 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.

ANDERSON SILVA OUT OF UFC 198 CARD

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THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMING

Anderson “the spider” Silva has been declared out of the main card of UFC 198 earlier today with stomach pains that eventually lead to gallbladder surgery. Anderson was set to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba Brazil to compete there for the first time in over a decade. However, after complaining of stomach pains, the former middleweight champ was rushed to the hospital wednesday morning for emergency surgery.

“He called me and said ‘I’m going to the hospital, but I’ll get better’, so we came to Curitiba,” Silva’s coach Luiz Carlos Dorea said. “When we arrived in Curitiba, he said ‘Master, I came home but the pain is too much.’ I told him to eat something, but he said ‘I can’t, I’m eating and throwing up.’ He told me this afternoon that it was too painful and he had to go back to the hospital.”

Silva was 5 pounds away from making weight and everything was going according to his striking coach Luiz Dorea.

“He was doing great, and this came out of nowhere,”  Luiz Dorea said. “He felt some (abdominal) pain before, but nothing serious. He always came back to train the next day, so we never imagined it would be something like this.

Silva is said to be in good condition and could be cleared in 4-6 weeks to train. The real elephant in the room is what will happen to Uriah Hall? Set to square off in his biggest fight to date, Hall is left without a partner. It’s unclear as to whether the UFC will try to find a contender or if Hall will be taken off the card all together. But what do you guys think, who should take Anderson Silva’s place? UFC 198 is set to go down this Saturday via PPV in Curitiba, Brazil. Start time is 10 p.m. eastern – Fabricio Werdum (20-5-1)and Stipe Miocic (14-2-0) headline the card.

STORYTIME WITH GREGG VALENTINO: JULISSA’S GHOST PART 1

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Things get real in the first part of the Storytime season finale.

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.

Things started taking a darker and more mystical turn in the previous episode of Storytime With Gregg Valentino – involving cursed caves and a series of unfortunate events. Now Gregg kick the darkness up to 11 with a tale that some may believe… others may not – but makes for one hell of a dramatic story. Gregg had dated a very important woman in her life, Julissa, who unfortunately passed away. But that wasn’t the last Gregg would see of her. Not in a long shot. Watch the first part of our epic season finale above.
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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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GI WORKOUT SONG OF THE WEEK 5/9/2016

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Disappear into the pain.

The weekend was filled a ton of surprises, namely the revelation that Kevin Levrone will once again be competing on an IFBB stage. When you consider the fact that Dexter Jackson is still going strong and actually took second place at the 2015 Olympia, it doesn’t seem so farfetched a notion that Levrone would think his chances of winning would be legitimate. The big question is whether or not Levrone was able to age as well as Jackson has. From his recent postings on social media, many of which featured the veteran pulling off some impressive lifts, Levrone appears to have bulked up considerably.

Kevin Levrone’s decision to once again take to the pro stage and compete against the young lions who are currently dominating the sport is a true inspiration for anyone who believes that there’s only a certain window of time to perform at your full potential. Levrone believes in his abilities and likely has a good chance at shocking the world in 2016. His genetics are impressive and his resolve seems to be unbreakable. It’s just a matter of time until we discover whether his physique matches his will.

Let the GI Team provide you with some much needed tunes to get you in the mood to make some serious gains. Whether you’re an amateur who lifts for fun or a pro looking to get fired up for a hardcore session, GI has the track to provide you with the motivation to battle through your training this week.

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This Week’s Pick

Song: I Disappear
Artist: Metallica
Album: Metallica 2004-05-26: Copenhagen, Denmark

Crank up some Metallica 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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SHUT UP AND START DOING HALF REPS ALREADY

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Generation Iron Half Reps

This time try giving it 50%. Trust us.

In the bodybuilding world every rep counts. In such a competitive arena it’s hard to get a leg up on the competition. But even if you’re not prepared to step on stage just yet, the world of bodybuilding can get stagnant and you can physically start to hit a plateau. This is when you have to change up your training, this is where half measures is king.

The half rep is usually left in the background, in conjunction with other exercises, it’s usually at the end of set when you just can’t find the strength to go through the whole range of motion (ROM); or after your workout to “topoff” your gains. But in truth, you’re cheating yourself. Half-reps are a great way to isolate specific muscle groups and should instead be put to the fore front of some of your training days. Half reps can also help you improve a specific part of your exercise; for example, the deadlift. By taking the bar off of a rack and concentrating on the top part (standing portion) of your deadlift, it isolates the back musculature as they work the upper body. Specifically the erector spinae (or lower back), the latissimus dorsi (the broadest muscle in the back), and the trapezius muscles (which support your arms and help move your shoulder blades). This brings up another good point – choose exercises that have a full to extended range of motion. Exercise like the shoulder shrug are not recommended, instead try movements like leg extensions, leg  curls, or the chest press.

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Still need another reason? Arnold did it. Arnold Schwarzenegger was a big practitioner of the half-rep and even credits it to separating him from his competition. A muscle confusion scientist, Arnold made sure to switch up his workouts, hitting his muscles from anywhere from full range to quarter range. This allowed him to focus on specific body parts, truly letting him sculpt his unique physique.

A good way to start integrating the half-range into your system is the “rule of 8’s.” The rule of 8’s says you do an exercise half range from the bottom (beginning) to 50% range of motion, The next set is 8 full range reps, and the last from 50% to 100% range of motion, that’s it. Do as many sets as you feel necessary and feel free to switch it up in regards to order. To maximize your gains and keep yourself injury free be sure to do your half reps after isolation exercises for that muscle, and use a power rack when doing half reps of chest presses or deadlifts.

Be sure to come up with a great routine and try out our “rule of 8’s workout”. Comment below and tell us what you think.

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WATCH: KEVIN LEVRONE TO COMPETE IN 2016 OLYMPIA. BUT IS THIS A GOOD OR BAD MOVE?

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A recap and reflection on Kevin Levrone’s big announcement.

As many of you already have heard, Kevin Levrone is making a comeback… and this time it’s not just all talk. Levrone is now slated to compete in the 2016 Mr. Olympia competition and if his recent training videos are any indication – it seems like the IFBB Pro is taking this very seriously. But the big question is… is this really a good move. Having not competed in over 13 years could be a steep hill to climb especially compared to all the younger competitors who have been on stage every year. So what do you think? Is this a real honest move to get back in the game or just a publicity buzz announcement that won’t pay off? Get a full recap on the news in our latest GI News video above.
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Make sure to stick around the Generation Iron Fitness Network for all things bodybuilding and don’t forget to subscribe to our official YouTube channel to get updates on our latest videos. Stay pumped.

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DENNIS WOLF REPORTEDLY “SUFFERED A VERY SERIOUS INJURY”

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Awaiting details… Wolf has cancelled all of his events this month.

Bodybuilding training is by no means an easy undertaking. Many look at the end results of a bodybuilder’s massively muscled frame, but it’s the hours of hard work and training that make it possible for that powerful physique to exist. To understand bodybuilding is to understand that hard work is the only thing that will get you to where you want to be.

But there are also consequences to training in this manner. Training hard brings about other challenges. Sure, lifting heavy and training until your body nearly breaks can bring about the kind of drastic results you may be looking for, but it can be a double edged sword. Training hard can sometimes translate to over working the body. Bodybuilding training, especially for the professionals, is a daunting task that can take it’s toll on the body. You can’t expect to train hard forever without suffering some kind of consequence in return.

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It seems that for Dennis Wolf it’s a lesson that he’s currently learning the hard way.

Apparently Dennis Wolf has suffered a serious injury during his training, an injury that will see him out of competition for the foreseeable future. A reposting on Instagram courtesy of luimarco confirms that Wolf could be out for quite some time.

There are no explicit details as to the nature of Wolf’s injury, but the bodybuilding community can only hope that the talented bodybuilder hasn’t been hurt too badly. For now, until further details can be acquired, all we can do is hope that Wolf will make a speedy recovery. The team here at Generation Iron will be sending our prayers for Dennis Wolf. We hope that all the bodybuilding fans out there will do the same.

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

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THIS SHAWN RAY OLYMPIA VIDEO PROVES HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHAMPION

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A situation similar to Cedric’s recent Arnold Classic loss.

Bodybuilding is truly one of the most subjective sports out there. There are tons of competitors out there with great physiques, yet they aren’t considered to be championship material compared to the other athletes that grace the stage. There are tons of different reasons why an individual would be considered unworthy of having the title of the best in the world. Perhaps they’re physique is a bit off or maybe their posing routine was off. Maybe they just didn’t have the conditioning to stay in a pose for long enough. Whatever the reason, at a given competition there can only be one bodybuilder who is deemed to be champion.

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During the Golden Era in the 70’s and 80’s there were tons of bodybuilders that could have been considered the best in the world, yet it was Arnold Schwarzenegger that reigned supreme. As far as the 90’s went however there was a man who was considered the absolute king of bodybuilding, Dorian Yates.

During Yates’ era it was evident to everyone that it was unlikely that he’d be defeated or at least that was notion during that time. But there were individuals that challenged Yates every step of the way, namely Flex Wheeler, Kevin Levrone, and undoubtedly Shawn Ray. Ray was the lightest of the four kings of bodybuilder during that era, but he was no less impressive because of his size. In fact, the consensus of many fans was that he certainly deserved at least one Olympia win on his resume.

For any who doubted Ray’s abilities and for those who believe the bodybuilders of yesterday were superior to the competitors that we see today, the video below is proof that Shawn was truly one of the most impressive bodybuilders to ever stand on a posing stage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhzidW3jOS0

Do you think Shawn Ray deserved to be an Olympia champ? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

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