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GI WORKOUT SONG OF THE WEEK 1/11/2016

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Generation Iron Dr. Dre Fame

Generation Iron Dr. Dre Fame

Become famous in the gym.

This weekend saw one of the greatest musicians of the last fifty years tragically pass away. David Bowie was a huge influence on many different musical performers and was definitely an artistic individual who played by his own rules. That same attitude of artistic expression can be easily found in bodybuilding as well. Who knows where the sport would have been if the ideology of artistic expression wasn’t as the forefront of bodybuilding? Arnold Schwarzenegger utilized his artistic influences to heighten the sport of bodybuilding just as Bowie used his own avant-garde approach to leave his stamp on the music world forever. We pay tribute to David Bowie this week with a track from another influential music artist who sampled the great pop singer’s song Fame to create a powerful and pumped up hybrid.

In tribute to the sad passing of one rock’s greats – David Bowie – we’ve picked a kick ass hip hop song that uses one of Bowie’s hits, Fame, as a sample. Get ready to become famous in the gym with this perfect motivation.

This Week’s Pick

Song: Fame
Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath

Go nuts 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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SYNTHOL BODYBUILDER BOSTIN LOYD REVEALS HIS INSANE STEROID CYCLE

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Generation Iron Bostin Loyd Steroids

Generation Iron Bostin Loyd Steroids

Another cycle unveiled.

The pursuit of massive muscle gains is the name of the game when it comes to bodybuilding. Whether you’re an elite pro or just your average run of the mill lifter with the intentions of looking more shredded, achieving greater muscle development is the key goal. If you’re not making gains then you’re just wasting time and because of that mentality many professionals and amateurs believe that they must rely on substances like steroids and synthol in order to achieve greater gains. The more we move forward in bodybuilder the more common it is for even the average Joe walking the streets to be on some kind of anabolic or synthetic substance in hopes of obtaining massive muscle.


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Some people may have their gripes about this kind of mentality dominating the bodybuilding scene while others may not take much issue with it at all. But one thing is certain, the more we look into these issues the more we begin to realize that steroids is beginning to dominate the industry, for better or worse.

There are many natural bodybuilders who believe this approach is unhealthy, the complete opposite of what they believe the sport of bodybuilding should truly be about. It’s an opinion that many athletes share and although steroid use on a minor scale isn’t all that horrible for an individual, it’s the steroid abusers that can end up giving a negative stigma on the sport.

One such individual that many consider to be damaging to the image of the sport is the young bodybuilder Bostin Loyd. He has gone on record with his steroid use and the fact that he uses synthol to enhance his appearance. His outspoken nature is appreciated by many while others consider the young man a bit obnoxious. Recently that bit of honesty has revealed the amateur bodybuilders staggering steroid cycle on Instagram. Internet bodybuilding personality Lui Marco commented on the young man’s cycle in the video below.

Do you think Bostin Loyd is taking things too far with his steroid and synthol use? 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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JAY CUTLER’S ESSENTIAL ADVICE FOR TODAY’S BODYBUILDERS

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Generation Iron Jay Cutler Essential Advice

Generation Iron Jay Cutler Essential Advice

Jay Cutler dropping some knowledge.

There are so many different elements to keep in mind when it comes to bodybuilding. There’s obviously the training which is essential to making gains. There’s nutrition which is undoubtedly the most important element of making great development. In order to see the most advancement you have to keep track of all your bad habits and improve upon things that you may already do well. The life of a bodybuilder is far from simple to say the least.

For the most part when it comes to bodybuilding many fitness experts would advise you not to emulate a professional bodybuilder if you hope to make progress. It’s a notion that’s been given credence because so many people would rather have immediate results rather than play the long game. But it’s an ideology that’s flawed. Bodybuilders are able to be who they are because of the hard work and dedication they’ve acquired. They’re pros for a reason, it’s not an accident. If you want to listen to anyone in regards to building a physique like a pro then maybe a pro is exactly who you should be taking some pointers from.


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One such pro who knows what they’re talking about is four time Mr. Olympia king Jay Cutler. Known for his battles with Ronnie Coleman and the only man to regain the Olympia crown after losing out to the great Dexter Jackson, Jay Cutler is a bodybuilder that has garnered much respect from fans and competitors alike for his easy going attitude and candid approach to giving advice and tips. Jay recently appeared on Jerry Ward’s Bios3 video on YouTube to give some candid advice to bodybuilding amateurs and aficionados. Check it out.

What do you think of Jay Cutler’s advice? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

ON THE COMEBACK TRAIL: ANTHONY PETTIS BACK IN ACTION

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Jonathan Salmon
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ufcCan a big win next Sunday get Anthony Pettis a shot at the title?

These days the lightweight division is looking very intriguing, especially now that Conor McGregor has thrown his hat into the race as a title challenger. Many lightweight contenders may be pretty peeved about the brash Irishman jumping the line to get an immediate title shot, but in reality it could be the best thing for the lightweight division, likely to give the weight class the most exposure its had in years. So many intriguing match ups open up if McGregor manages to pull the upset and defeat current lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. Perhaps even more intriguing than the match up between McGregor and dos Anjos is undoubtedly a battle between the winner of the title and the man who last held the lightweight strap, Anthony Pettis. Ever since falling to dos Anjos last March in a failed title defense, many have been writing off Pettis calling him an overrated paper champion in some cases. The criticism is a bit harsh, especially when you consider the performances that the man nicknamed “Showtime” has been able to pull off in the cage. I invite you to try and find another person who has ran off the side of cage, fly through the air, and kick another trained professional fighter in the face. b9984640z.1_20130827190756_000_gge27ea3.1-1 Don’t worry, I’ll wait. What? Couldn’t find anything? Well that shouldn’t be too surprising. Anthony Pettis is a pretty special athlete who still has tons of potential to grow into an even more dangerous mixed martial artist than he already is. He has shown how impressive he is with finishes of Donald Cerrone, Ben Henderson, and Gilbert Melendez, all three men who have either challenged or held the UFC lightweight title. With his fight against Eddie Alvarez looming at next Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 81 event all eyes will be on the former lightweight champion. Alvarez himself is coming off of a victory of Gilbert Melendez that has rocketed the former Bellator lightweight champion into UFC contender. If Pettis is able to dispatch Alvarez in spectacular fashion then there’s no doubt that he’ll deserve the next shot at the title. No offense to Alvarez, but here’s hoping we see some flying ninja action come Sunday night. 063_anthony_pettis_vs_donald_cerrone_gallery_post.0 Do you think Anthony Pettis will get the next 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. Boost his ego and follow him on Twitter.

MANAGER DENIES REPORTS THAT CONOR’S HOLDING OUT FOR BIGGER PAY DAY

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Conor McGregor White suit

Believe half of what you hear

With contracts still not signed and no official announcement from the UFC, it’s easy to see why rumorville has been in a frenzy about the main bout of UFC 197. Though it’s still looking to be featherweight champ Conor Mcgregor vs lightweight champion RDA, the MMA community seems to be getting a little stir crazy. According to Globo, the official announcement was suppose to be made during Sunday’s NFL game between the Greenbay Packers and the Washington Redskins. It didn’t happen and one of the most common rumors was superstar Conor Mcgregor was demanding more currency as he felt his base salary of $500,000 wasn’t enough after his :13 second K.O. of former reigning champ Jose Aldo. The rumor was further exacerbated after RDA’s manager Ali Abdel Aziz shared a tweet that reflect his thoughts on the matter. https://twitter.com/AliAbdelaziz00/status/686393243550875648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Not only does Conor McGregor’s manager Audie Attar claim otherwise but his team seems to imply that it’s RDA who’s holding up the process. https://twitter.com/MMAjunkieSteven/status/686624329551892480 https://twitter.com/John_Kavanagh/status/686632875387650049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Politics. At this point we don’t care who’s telling the truth. We just want this thing sign sealed and delivered. Thought we love Conor and can’t wait to see him fight he has to remember that no one’s bigger than the sport. Actually that goes out to Dana White too. I understand it’s a business and he’s trying to grow the sport but if we learned anything from boxing it’s that money isn’t everything. Stay tuned and take care. We’ll keep you updated as it comes in. Be sure to follow us on Fbook, Insta, and twitter.

Peter Molnar’s Crazy Evolution & Body Transformation

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Generation Iron Peter Molnar Transformation
Strength Wars Movie

A brand new body.

If you’re interested in bodybuilding then that ultimately means you’re interested in change. Whether it means seeing improvement in yourself or seeing improvement in professionals, bodybuilding as a whole means the constant improvement of the physical form. It means having a drive, a passion, a desire to make a change in your physique until you see the improvements you desire. It’s a tall task to say the least, knowing that no matter what you do you’ll always feel as if more improvements need to be made. But this is the life of a bodybuilder and if you want to look impressive then you have to make the sacrifices necessary to ensure greatness.

Ask any professional bodybuilder and they’ll tell you that the biggest attribute to have as a bodybuilder is dedication. You must wholeheartedly commit to your craft if you wish to make consistent gains. The path to achieving the perfect body is one that requires a bodybuilder to face success and failure over and over until achieving the right method of training and building the correct diet habits. The name of the game in bodybuilding is evolution and that can’t be possible without plenty of patience and experimentation.

Peter Molnar is a bodybuilder that is beginning to gain some traction in the bodybuilding community. He is the perfect example of what hard work, timing, and patience can grant you in this sport. Currently many onlookers consider Molnar to have the most aesthetics physique of a heavyweight bodybuilder. But he didn’t transform himself overnight. It took many years of hard training and sacrifice in order to make it happen and the results of that patience and dedication are reaping dividends for Peter Molnar today.

How long have you been training for the ultimate physique? Let us know what you think in the comments and forums. Be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

MIKE RASHID GIVES YOU THE FINAL WORD ABOUT OVERTRAINING

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Jonathan Salmon
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Generation Iron Mike Rashid Overtraining

Generation Iron Mike Rashid Overtraining

The Tao of Overtraining.

Bodybuilding has always been a game about balance. If your balancing act is off then you’re likely to get some negative results out of the whole endeavor. You can lift heavy and are encouraged to, especially if you want to do more than just look the part of a bodybuilder. But if you only focus on hauling heavy weight then you’re unlikely to get that ripped and shredded physique you’re gunning for. You have to balance that heavy weight training with some more moderate weight training, as well as some cardio for good measure. If your diet is extremely healthy, but you eat way more than you need to, healthy or not you’re going to gain fat.

The balancing act has always been of major importance in building a physique to be proud of. So it can be a hard pill to swallow for some when the topic of overtraining is brought up. The subject of overtraining has always been ambiguous. There are plenty of people who believe that overtraining can ruin your gains and cause injuries. There’s also another school of thought that believes overtraining is key to seeing the best results. Some people even say that there is no such thing as overtraining.


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Mike Rashid is one of the guys that believes overtraining is necessary to bodybuilding. The bodybuilder and inspirational YouTuber has some interesting ideologies about bodybuilding and overtraining is something he believes is not only helpful for creating the ultimate physique, but also necessary. Take a listen to Rashid as he breaks down the reasoning behind why he believes you should be overtraining.

Whatever side you believe to be true, there’s no doubting the fact that hard work and dedication is what’s going to get you to the top. So what’s you opinion on the subject? Is overtraining a myth or the only road to seeing results? 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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WATCH THIS LEGENDARY WORKOUT MOTIVATION VIDEO OF RONNIE COLEMAN

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Generation Iron Legendary Motivation Ronnie Coleman

Generation Iron Legendary Motivation Ronnie Coleman

Lightweight Baby.

The above quote is probably my favorite from any bodybuilder or person in general. It says so much in so little. Before you take the weight off the rack, it’s a warrior cry saying that I will not be defeated. It tells the world that no matter what lies ahead it is insignificant compared to my will and testament. That’s the stuff that champions are made of baby – get some. But there I go getting emotional again.


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Despite all the fancy words and inspirational quotes, a leader, an icon, has to leader by example…he must do. The very word lead means to “go first”. Now it’s no secret that Big Ron Coleman has been leading by example – winning the Mr. Olympia title 8x in a row, holding the most wins for an IFBB pro at 26, but what continues to baffle is that even at 52 he’s still paving the way for the bodybuilding community, and he’s still fitter than you!

Check out this inspirational video of Ronnie Coleman then and now, and though he might not be as big physically, the will of a champion never fades, it just gets more precise. When you love something you don’t just die for it, you live for it too. If this video doesn’t make you want to do something you’ve been putting off for a long time, we don’t know what will. The time is now. Go get it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgma0RuK_1M

What did you think of the video, did it make you want to go out there and lift some heavy ass weights? Hit us up with you favorite part below!

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GI WEEKLY: TOP 5 BODYBUILDERS THAT WOULD BE PERFECT FOR CLASSIC PHYSIQUE

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The best competitors that would make for a perfect Classic Physique face-off.

Now that we’ve entered 2016 we can look forward to bigger and better things in the bodybuilding industry. One of the biggest new things we can’t wait to see is the debut of the Classic Physique division. But who will be competing? We know for sure that Sadik will be transitioning into Classic Physique (something we think is the perfect move) but who else? That’s why we picked our personal favorites for the best “would-be” Classic Physique champions. Who makes the cut? Find out in the 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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THE ESSENTIAL MOVE TO LIFT HEAVIER WEIGHT OVERHEAD

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Generation Iron Overhead Weight

It’s all in the shoulders.

As bodybuilders we know that strength is only as good as the mobility behind it. Everyone has a story of a big for nothing dude taken to task in the school yard by a smaller scrappier opponent because he was too big to throw a proper punch. But despite being on the embarrassing end of a world star video, mobility can limit the amount of weight you can push, that’s right, true story.

When your lifting heavy ass weights, your back needs to perform 2 functions. One is to act as a sturdy base to allow you to control the weights overhead and the second is to move those weights, mobility. Your thoracic spine needs to be able to extend and push your chest forward for stability moves like squats but also rotate as your shoulders rotate. When your back and shoulders are tight that means the movement must come from somewhere else – this is usually the thicker vertebrate of the lower back, and that’s a no no. The range of motion there is limited to a few degrees, any more can spell big trouble. So, what’s a bodybuilder to do?


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In this latest video, Men’s Health Fitness director B.J. Gaddour takes us through some stretches to increase mobility for both the upper back and shoulders. Leading you with a pain free lower back as well as massive gains on the weight rack. The video starts out simple in the beginning but gets a little trickier as it goes along. Ideally the end position is what you would be in for an overhead snatch or squat but stick to it if you don’t get it the first part, the aim is progression not perfection.

Do this drill 5-10 times before any overhead lifts for ideal results. Check out the video below:

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