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5 REASONS JON JONES SHOULD GET A PRIUS!!!

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Dude…really?

In case you haven’t heard, former lightweight champion Jon Jones turned himself into Albuquerque police  tuesday morning (3/29/16) after being cited for 5 traffic violations last week. The violations put him over the edge as he was already on an 18 month probation for leaving the scene of an accident with death or great bodily harm which left a pregnant lady with a broken arm. Jones was cited for drag racing, exhibition driving, use of modification of exhaust system, failure to maintain traffic lane and improper display of registration plate. Even though he was cited as “model inmate” by the police department, the key word in that statement is inmate.  Will this hinder his UFC197 bout against bitter rival and current champion Daniel Cormier? Only time (and the judge) will tell. But in the meantime, we make our case as to 5 reasons why Jon Jones should get a prius. Check it out below and tell us what you think. 5.) You get a tax credit for buying electric and hybrid cars. Don’t believe us? Check it out here. Jon can use that extra money for defensive driving lessons. Another write off, oops – I did it again. 4.) Daniel cormier will never hear him coming. Those things are quieter than Ronda Rousey after a Holly Holm fight. Yep, he could drive that bad boy up to the cage on fight night and no one would hear a beep. 3.) Even better yet, the Albuquerque police wouldn’t hear him either. No more drag racing or use of modified exhaust tickets for this guy. Jones could rev to his heart’s desire and no one would hear a peep. 2.) He could go 120 mph and no self respecting cop would ever pull him over. When you see a grown man drive a Prius, you know he’s already handed over his balls, why make him hand over his license? 1.) It’s good for the environment. Jon Jones isn’t exactly doing the best as presenting himself as the squeaky clean choir boy we all know he’s not. Why not go the green route? It couldn’t hurt. But with all jokes aside, Jon Jones needs to straighten up and act right. While we felt for him on the video as the cop was acting highly unprofessional by exacerbating the incident, this wasn’t exactly a heads up play. In all seriousness if the court decides to take his license away it’s a good thing. Jon Jones is a superstar who’s too stubborn for his own good. Jon Jones is still under police custody and will remain until his court hearing thursday morning. This is standard procedure and no bail has yet been set.

EBI PROVES THAT GRAPPLING CAN BE THE NEXT POPULAR COMBAT SPORT

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ebi headerThis is how you make grappling exciting!

For those of you who’ve come to the site long enough, you’ve must have realized by now that when it comes to combat sports, striking has always been my passion. Sure, I can appreciate wrestling and grappling as much as the next MMA aficionado, but there’s just something about striking that has always called out to me. If you ask the masses they’d likely say the same. A knockout in an MMA fight is usually preferred to that of a submission, particularly for the casual fan. Why? Because no one has to question what’s going on. A knockout is usually pretty self-explanatory. His fist connected to the other guy’s jaw and he went night night. Fairly simple which is the reason why striking sports have usually been deemed as more exciting than watching an amateur wrestling match or a Brazilian jiu jitsu contest. But it seems the days of boring grappling competitions are soon coming to an end with the introduction of famed jiu jitsu master Eddie Bravo’s own grappling event. The Eddie Bravo Invitational, or EBI for short, has a fun and fresh format when compared to traditional jiu jitsu competitions. Many competitions utilize the jiu jitsu gi which at times as been known to cause slow down in many matches due to the fact that a competitor can actually hold on to their opponents clothing and stall. It makes for boring matches and it’s likely the reason why the fan base hasn’t really exploded in popularity with casual fans. EBI focuses an a no gi system which makes for faster paced matches and is easily translated over to how MMA matches are usually conducted. Any casual fan of MMA could watch an EBI match and follow what’s happening fairly smoothly. If you haven’t had the privilege of watching an EBI style match then you’re in luck. These days anything is accessible on the internet. The Onnit Invitational Austin took place last week on March 24 and produced some high level and exciting match ups. Take a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdubY9b1Ud0 Are you an Eddie Bravo fan? 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.

STORYTIME WITH GREGG VALENTINO: GREGG BEATS UP MARK WAHLBERG

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Generation Iron Gregg Beats Up Mark Wahlberg

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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.

Fun fact. Did you know that Gregg Valentino is friends with Snooki? Yeah, that Snooki – of Jersey Shore fame. It actually turns out that Gregg Valentino has had some run ins with a few celebrities and while the media “spun” a story that Gregg and Snooki were dating… some of the other celeb interactions don’t end so well. For example, here’s another fun fact. Did you know Gregg Valentino has met Mark Wahlberg? That doesn’t seem like too crazy of a story, right? Well, what if we told you that he met Mark Wahlberg with his fist – aka he got into not one, but two fist fights with the famed movie star.

Want to know more? We’ll let Gregg tell it himself in our latest episode 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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IT’S GETTING WORSE… NOW THERE’S SOMETHING CALLED THE SYNTHOL SQUAD

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Synthol Squad Unite!

You have to wonder just why the hell would someone want to change their physical appearance through unnatural means. Many people believe that by getting plastic surgery done that they can create the ultimate version of themselves, as if some cuts here and some tightening up there will make the ultimate difference in their lives.

What bodybuilders and in fact all other athletes realize is that if they want to make a change for the better then it won’t be because of the new drug on the market or a surgical procedure that will cure what ails you. Rather than relying on unnatural, outside means, instead an athlete ensures that they improve themselves through constant training, sacrifice, and dedication to a strict diet. Yet it seems that more and more people are jumping onto a bandwagon that is the virtual opposite of obtaining natural strength and physical improvement.

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Synthol users are a hot topic in the bodybuilding community for a reason. To think you can simply inject yourself with oils and call yourself an athlete is completely ludicrous. The bodybuilding greats that are revered for their physiques, the Frank Zanes, the Arnold Schwarzeneggers, the men who put in tons of hours in the gym to perfect their bodies, synthol users are a complete affront to athletes who put the work in.

Many lifters think that these synthol users are just a few idiots who’ve had their noggins cracked, but the truth of the matter is that the trend is starting to catch on. More and more individuals are utilizing synthol to make themselves appear bigger and stronger than what they truly are. Even Bostin Loyd has admitted to using the treatments.

But there’s nothing more egregious than seeing a group of synthol users banding together as if they’ve created some kind of brotherhood as opposed to sending a terrible message out to the world: that using synthol is actually not a bad thing. Luimarco has made a video to sum up those notions quite nicely. Take a look at the video below about the synthol squad that should be roasted.

Do you think synthol use is getting out of control?

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Elliott Hulse’s Extreme Fat Shredding Diet

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Jonathan Salmon
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Elliott Hulse knows a thing or two about building muscle as well burning stubborn fat.

As a bodybuilder your number one priority is always going to come down to one particular goal: building muscle. Of course it is or why else would you be heading to gym and lifting all that heavy ass weight. You can’t expect to look like the Hulk by doing cardio. That’s just a recipe for disaster that will likely have you appearing more like the elastic Mr. Fanatastic than the barbarian you’re striving to look like. So of course that means coming up with a training program, creating a split that will encompass building up every one of the major body parts that you have in order to have a balanced and symmetrical physique.

But even if you’re consistently building quality muscle, improving your strength and making great gains, it doesn’t always mean you’re going to appear shredded. All those gains that you’ve made may look more like bloat than it does lean and shredded muscle. This is where having your diet on point comes into play.

If you’re going on a then of course that means increasing your calories, getting enough protein, carbs, and fats into your diet plan. You want to be sure that your macronutrition is up to par and that it allows you to put on quality muscle. However, your bulking phase won’t last forever and eventually you’re going to want to do some body re-composition in order to show off all that muscle you’ve worked hard to put on. That means you’re going to want to cut the calories and switch up the kinds of foods you’re consuming.

That’s where Elliott Hulse comes into play. The YouTube fitness personality has offered many lifters a ton of advice over the years and imparted some really helpful and brilliant knowledge to many of his fans and individuals to improve both their strength and physiques. Leave it to Elliott to have just the kind of diet plan you’d need to jump start your metabolism and allow you to get a more lean frame. Take a look and listen.

What do you think of this diet method to get lean?

Let us know in the comments and follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter. Also, be sure to share, like, and comment to show your support.

A DIFFERENT WAY TO SQUAT THAT WILL INCREASE YOUR GAINS

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Generation Iron Rhythm Squats

Generation Iron Rhythm Squats

It’s all about that rhythm.

Being a bodybuilder is truly a multifaceted endeavor. Many bodybuilders simply worry about muscle growth and improving upon their physical form, at least more so than other weightlifters. The goal of every bodybuilder is to have an impressive looking physique, one that shows symmetry and proportion and can truly impress any onlooker. But focusing entirely on muscle development can get really old, really fast. So if you’re a bodybuilder looking to challenge yourself or improve more than just your physique then why not focus on improving your strength as well.

Whether you’re a bodybuilder, strongman, or powerlifter, the one thing that athletes from these sporting competitions is that they all require the user to utilize resistance training to improve upon themselves. Strongmen and powerlifters may not have the greatest physiques in the world, but they do sport some considerable strength compared to their bodybuilding counterparts. Looking the part almost seems completely inconsequential especially when you compare both athletes lifting capabilities. A bodybuilder may look like the Hulk, but he won’t perform like the Hulk. That’s why powerbuilding should be a bodybuilder’s top priority.

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One of the greatest exercises for building overall strength is the squat. It’s not called the king of exercises for nothing. Not only are squats a staple of leg day, but can also work other muscles in the body, namely the core. Increasing strength with the squat can be a tricky thing. Most times you perform the movement once during the week, but perhaps it’s time you add more squats to your weekly split to increase power and strength.

Rhythm squats are the best way to supplement your strength training and have you making crazy gains in no time. Strength trainers are living by this method and it’s already proven to work great for athletes from different sporting backgrounds and professions. The YouTube channel Strength Camp offers some awesome tips on how to gain considerable strength and become a true animal in the gym.

Will you include rhythm squats into your training routine? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

THIS INSANE 3 YEAR PHYSIQUE TRANSFORMATION IS JAW DROPPING

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Generatoin Iron 3 year physique transformation

Some real Monday motivation.

It’s the beginning of the week. Everything has reset and it’s time to hit work/school/whatever all over again. And sometimes when you wake up and realize that your doing the same day in and day out routine… it’s tough to get motivated. Well consider this your wake up call.

Jon Skywalker’s transformation over the the past three years is nothing short of amazing and the kind of rare motivational story that is perfect to light a fire under your ass and put the excitement back into your weekly routine. Like Branch Warren famously said in Generation Iron – it just takes hard, hard work to achieve the transformation you want. Watch this video of Jon Skywalker as proof of that fact… and some killer motivation to start off your week.

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JON JONES’ RECENT BRUSH WITH THE LAW COULD EFFECT UFC 197

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jon jones brush with the law headerLooks like Jon Jones can’t seem to get away from his troubles with the police.

UFC 197 is just a few weeks away and the stakes have been set high for both Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones as they ready themselves to battle for the light heavyweight crown. But it looks like Jones will have a lot more on his plate to deal with this April as a recent brush with the law ended with the former champion receiving multiple tickets for traffic violations. Take a glimpse at the video below to see the shocking turn of events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk2XVJcko-c Do you think this will effect Jon Jones come April 23? 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.

HOW WILL THE ADDITION OF CHRIS “CYBORG” SHAKE UP THE WOMEN’S DIVISION?

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And the plot thickens

Any MMA fan that has been studying the sport for a reasonable amount of time remembers the infamous day on Jan 19th, 2011 when Dana White said women “will never” fight in the UFC. Fast forward to the year 2016 and Dana White has been eating his words, fortunately for him those words taste like lobsters and steak. His biggest cash cow Ronda Rousey smashed gate numbers with nearly 7 million earned and 57,000 in attendance in her Etihad Stadium UFC 193 bout with Holly Holm in Melbourne Australia. More recently, Dana White also declared that he wasn’t interested in anything higher than a women’s bantamweight division, but with the signing of Chris “Cyborg” it seems he has an uncanny knack for proving himself wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fReLBq-QHnc Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino Venancio was recently signed to the already stacked UFC 198 Brazilian card at the catchweight of 140lbs. The Zuffa signed knockout artist is known for her intimidating physique and raw power, finishing all of her last 9 opponents via KO under Invicta Promotions. Her opponent will be another former Invicta fighter and UFC veteran Leslie Smith. With both fighter specializing in striking, it should be a good stand up war for as long as it lasts. But the implications for this action is huge. Despite being one of the most powerful women fighters we’ve seen to date, Cyborg also has a long standing rivalry with UFC darling Ronda Rousey – will the fight finally happen? While this is definitely a step in the right direction I wouldn’t go selling the family farm just yet. After a devastating loss we’re still not sure if Ronda will ever comes back. When she does she still has a date with Current bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and most likely a rematch with Holly Holm. Cris Cyborg Justino vs Marloes Coenen The next question is even if they did fight, what weight class would it be at?  With Cyborg claiming she can’t go lower than 140 and Ronda never fighting higher than 135, something’s going to have to give. Even if there was an agreed bout of 140, how could they keep Cyborg as just an exhibition match? Eventually Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White would have to make an 14o /145lb division and give them a title to defend – and “If you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to want some milk”. This could be the signing that opens up the floodgates in regards to getting the women’s weight divisions on par with the men’s. I can see it now, TUF 26, featherweight women’s division – head coaches Ronda Rousey vs. Chris “Cyborg”. But why stop there? It seems the shake up in the weight divisions is coming from all sides. Current strawweight champ Joanna J?drzejczyk was recently on Ariel Helwani’s “The MMA Hour” talking about how she would love to be a dual title holder of the 115 and 125lb weight classes. While a 125lb (flyweight) division doesn’t currently exist, it seems Joanna might be letting us in on a little secret, and the new women’s division may be closer than we think. If we’ve learned anything from the past it’s that you can’t stop progress, whether you like it or not, the world of MMA is no different. ufc 198 cyborg What do you think is in store for the UFC women’s division? Will things change or will they stay the same?

GI WORKOUT SONG OF THE WEEK 3/28/2016

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Generation Iron Body Count Workout Song

Raising the body count.

Easter Sunday has come and gone, meaning that you probably were stuffing your faces with all kinds of fattening food. When you consider that Sunday could have been considered a cheat day it’s not so bad that you had all that food. After all, if you’ve been following your diet strictly like a good bodybuilder is supposed to then a cheat day isn’t the worst thing ever.

Big Ramy recently showed off his physique at a guest posing over the weekend. He may not have been in the best condition we’ve ever seen him in, which is to be expected during the off season, but the Egyptian was full of confidence and is still making some considerable gains.

Now that it’s a new week and you’re looking to make some much needed gains then you should start things off right with some proper motivation. We’ve got a song of the week that’s sure to have you fired up when you look to begin your session.

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 we’re going for something a little edgy… and to be honest – a song from one of our favorite muscle-filled movies – Universal Soldier.

Become an unstoppable killer like Dolph Lundgren. Listen to this workout song and start destroying the iron now.

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This Week’s Pick

Song: Body Count’s In The House
Artist: Body Count
Album: Body Count

Crank up some Body Count 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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