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KEN SHAMROCK STILL LOOKS LIKE A SHREDDED BEAST

Generation Iron Ken Shamrock

Generation Iron Ken Shamrock

Still the world’s most dangerous man.

Once touting himself as the “World’s Most Dangerous Man”, Ken Shamrock has become a sporting icon. Ever since competing in UFC 1, the martial artist has been revered as a true badass and a tough bout for any fighter back in his heyday. Besides being a talented mixed martial artist, Shamrock also enjoyed a stint in the WWE. He used his athleticism and martial arts background to garner a pretty healthy fan base in the number one professional wrestling organization in the world, which is no small feat.

There’s no doubt that Shamrock was a force to reckoned with in his prime, but leading up to his next bout at Bellator 138 with one time popular internet sensation and former street fighter Kimbo Slice, there have been questions on whether or not the 51 year old will be up to the task. In his younger days you were heading into trouble when you were set to face Shamrock. But no one can fight the clock forever. Father Time comes to collect his debt on all of us and even the World’s Most Dangerous Man must pay his due. Or at least that’s what we all thought.

Not too long ago, Shamrock posted some images of his physique on Twitter as he prepares to step into the cage against the former street bruiser Slice. Suffice it to say, it looks like Shamrock is forcing father time to take a seat. Take a look.

From the looks of it, Ken Shamrock still has plenty in the tank and his physique more than proves that. Whether or not that will be enough to defeat Kimbo Slice we’ll soon see, but if Shamrock is looking to stay competitive after all is said and done, we have a suggestion for him. Enter a bodybuilding competition and put his gifted genetics on full display.

What’s your opinion on Ken Shamrock’s physique? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 80: ROSE NAMAJUNAS VS PAIGE VANZANT BREAKDOWN

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This weekend is filled with a ton of great fights. Frankie Edgar versus Chad Mendes, Chris Weidman versus Luke Rockhold, and of course Jose Aldo versus Conor McGregor. Those are some great match ups that should have casual and diehard fans alike jumping out of their seats with excitement. But there’s perhaps one other fight that isn’t getting as much love this weekend, one that could decide the future of the women’s strawweight division. Rose “Thug” Namajunas replaces Joanne Calderwood to face off against the streaking up and comer Paige “12 Gauge” Vanzant. The fact that no one is talking about this fight is a big indication about just how jam packed this weekend is going to be with all these great MMA battles on hand. Namajunas versus Vanzant is definitely a fight that should be getting attention simply because the styles of both these young women are sure to spark some energetic and spirited exchanges and scrambles.

Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas (Right) vs Angela Hill
Like mentioned before, Rose Namajunas is replacing the injured Joanne Calderwood who was originally slated to meet Paige Vanzant in the UFC Fight Night 80 main event. Rather than being given an equal or lesser task, Vanzant will have to deal with an opponent that stylistically will present even more issues than Calderwood would have. Namajunas has great striking, an understanding of timing and distance, a diverse kicking game and the ability to sink in submissions from scrambles. It’s probably the biggest weapon she’ll possess when she heads into the match against Vanzant. Namajunas will have to look to use her rangy striking to stay on the outside and be mindful of Vanzant’s wrestling game. If she hopes to win this fight she’ll have to use a measured approached when dealing with Vanzant’s inside game while at the same time being unpredictable to throw off her opponent’s game. Vanzant on the other the other hand will have her hands full with “Thug”. Joanne Calderwood is a difficult fight for any woman at 115 lbs, but her style matched up well with Paige. Training at Team Alpha Male has turned Vanzant into a pressure fighter who excels in scrambles and ground and pound. The route to victory for Paige is definitely to work an inside game, switching from striking to grappling and back again continuously in an attempt to keep Namajunas unbalanced. Playing an outside striking game with Namajunas would be a huge mistake as Vanzant doesn’t have the same tools available to her.
Paige Vanzant
Paige Vanzant
This will be a bit of an up and down kind of affair, but ultimately I see “Thug” out dueling “12 Gauge”. With a more diverse striking game, submission abilities, and unpredictability, Rose Namajunas latches on a submission in the second round. Who will win the clash of young up and coming strawweights? Let us know what you think in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron MMA on Facebook and Twitter.

DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON PREDICTS PAIGE VANZANT WILL BE STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPION

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In a recent interview on the Joe Rogan Experience- podcast show #730- flyweight champion Demetrius Johnson spilled the beans on his thoughts on the future of the women’s strawweight division and a revelation that came to him after watching the recent UFC 193 card where Joanna Jedrzejczyk defended her title against Valerie Letoumeau. “You look at Joanna Jedrzejczyk, amazing striker – she’s developed a way to not get taken down,” Johnson said on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. “What I saw from her last fight, and granted she broke her hand, but what I saw from that fight, was I know the person who can beat her now. I think the person who will be able to beat her – dethrone her – will be Paige VanZant.” “Mighty Mouse later expounded on his predictions by comparing the would be bout with the recent Anthony Pettis, Dos Anjos fight – explaining that a skilled fighter like Jedrzejzyk needed time to set up and set traps – if Paige could implement the strategy of Dos Anjos by stay in her face and get off first in exchanges he could see her having similar results. He also commented that Paige’s jack rabbit like pace would take the current champ into deep waters making it for an interesting bout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I3r5606F3A To find out more about the DJ’s predictions, how he got started in the sport, and a whole bunch of other wacky sh*t, chek out the whole Podcast below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGp9bQzl1Wk

Kai Greene’s Words Of Wisdom: HUNGER

Do you feel it? The insatiable hunger?

Desire is a key word for anyone looking to gain any sort of success. People who are “content” or “comfortable” where they are – they’ll never push themselves to hit new levels of greatness. That’s why the true icons in any domain, the true legends, are never satisfied. This goes for bodybuilders as well. The thirst for ever increasing muscle should never be quenched. It can’t for someone like Kai Greene – who is constantly pushing for a better tomorrow… bigger muscle, bigger success, a bigger legendary status.

We still don’t think you’re hungry enough. So watch Kai’s latest motivational video above and start going ape-sh*t crazy the next time you’re in the gym.
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Words of Wisdom airs every Tuesday only on the Generation Iron Fitness Network. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates on our latest shows and videos too. Stay pumped.

Strength Wars Movie

 

GI WORKOUT SONG OF THE WEEK 12/8/2015

Generation Iron Workout Song Motivation

Generation Iron Workout Song Motivation

Motivation & a tribute.

This past weekend some of bodybuilding’s greatest competitors took some time out of their busy schedules to head over to Moscow for the Amateur Olympia, which highlights some of the impressive up and comers in the sport. These rookie bodybuilders hoped to prove their worth and show the world what they were made of. Professionals like Phil Heath and Kai Greene were also on stage to show the amateur competitors and the fans in the crowd that even while on the off season they are still working hard and being sure to remain more lean than ever before.

With another inspiring guest posing routine in the books, it gives those looking to pack on some muscle during the winter some great motivation. Just because you’re looking to build more muscle doesn’t mean you should be overeating. If you do plan on bulking then do it smart and be sure to put on lean and quality muscle. Rather than focus purely on food, stay motivated in the gym and try out some different training routines to ensure some quality muscle hypertrophy. For some quality training in the gym be sure to have a great soundtrack on hand to give you that extra bit of motivation.

It’s a sad time in the music world as it’s been reported that Scott Weiland passed away on December 3rd, 2015. So we decided that this weeks form of workout motivation should come in the form of a tribute for the late great rocker. Our simple dedication to a man who gave so much music and creativity to the world. We tried to pick out the heaviest hit single from his super group’s band, Velvet Revolver – so that you can keep chasing those gains.

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This Week’s Pick

Song: Slither
Artist: Velvet Revolver
Album: Contraband

Crank up some Velvet Revolver 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 and Twitter.

Arm Wrestler With Popeye Arms Has Superhuman Strength

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Monster arms.

As most bodybuilders know size and strength aren’t always a match made in heaven. There are plenty of big guys out there that may look the part, but have strength levels that could rival a nine year old girl. Unless you’re a powerbuilder, a powerlifting and bodybuilder hybrid, the likelihood of looking like a shredded beast as well as being as strong as a bull is pretty slim.

But when we think about people in the strength field, the educated usually don’t equate muscle mass to power. The truth of the matter is that many strongmen and powerlifters aren’t going to be winning an Olympia competition anytime soon.

 

But there are times that size does matter in relation to strength. Like bodybuilding, genetics can play a major role in performance where strength is concerned. Jeff Dabe can attest to that. The 52 year old heavy equipment operator and arm wrestler has used his genetic “defect” as a strength. His forearms measure 19 inches around and the shear size has translated to some immense strength. Find out more about this Mr. Dabe in the video above.

What do you think of this unique case? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

WORLDS COLLIDE: SAGE NORTHCUTT BRINGS BODYBUILDING TO MMA

Generation Iron Sage Northcutt UFC

Generation Iron Sage Northcutt UFC

Aesthetics and functional strength.

Bodybuilding as a sport is unique compared to other athletic endeavors. The competitors train hard to ensure that he have top physique, that they possess a better physical frame than any of the other competitors on stage. That means countless long hours spent lifting for each specific body part as well as dieting correctly to ensure getting the best results. But no matter what any competitor does during the off season, when it comes down to game time, their fates will be decided by a panel of judges rather than the specific skills they used to get to the posing stage. When it comes to mixed martial arts, that can be further from the truth. Sure, if a fight isn’t finished there are judges in place to ensure that a winner is crowned, but the factors are far different than in bodybuilding. MMA is a sport with it’s own particular challenges and a competitor needs to have just as much dedication to building their skills as a bodybuilder looking to perfect their physique. But no matter what, the two sports have one thing in common: if you don’t have the drive and persistence then you won’t get anywhere. On another note, when you look at the average fighters physiques most bodybuilders would be less than impressed. After all, MMA isn’t about having bulging muscle, but having the skill to mix different fighting disciplines together in order to topple your opponent. But that doesn’t mean every fighter focuses on fighting skills alone and forget about their physique. Take UFC newcomer Sage Northcutt for example. Before entering into the biggest MMA promotion in the world, the Texan native was a physique competitor in his teen years. Generation Iron Sage Northcutt Sage Northcutt is a lifelong martial artist, but despite that he tried to build a physique that would serve him well on the posing stage as well. But for anyone doubting the young fighters ability to put the hurt on his opponents then just take a glimpse at the highlight video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG_g9aTWtWg Sage Northcutt is bringing a bodybuilding physique to the UFC, something that most competitors couldn’t boast. Only time will tell if more cross overs will continue between the two sports. Know any other bodybuilders that have crossed over to other sports? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

RONDA ROUSEY ON HER TRAGIC LOSS

Ronda Rousey On Her Tragic Loss : “I Was Out On My Feet From The Very Beginning”

“I’m really fucking sad”

According to ESPN’s exclusive interview Ronda Rousey is down but not out. The former 6x defending champion opened up for the first time after her shocking loss to current champion Holly Holm, telling us what happened during the fight and how her life has changed since. Still healing from her wounds, Ronda isn’t planning on coming back anytime soon.  “It might be three to six months before I can eat an apple, let alone take an impact,”. Like her body, her spirit is hampered but not broken and she already has her sights set on the much anticipated rematch.

“I need to come back. I need to beat this chick. Who knows if I’m going to pop my teeth out or break my jaw or rip my lip open. I have to fucking do it.”

Of what happened in the fight, Ronda said she got hit with a shot early in the first rd. that rattled some teeth and left her dazed for the rest of the fight, “I got hit in that first round. … I cut my lip open and knocked a couple of my teeth loose. I was out on my feet from the very beginning.” “I wasn’t thinking clearly. I had that huge cut in my mouth and I just spit [the blood] out at my feet. Then they brought the bucket over and I’m like, ‘Why didn’t I spit it in the bucket?’ I never spit on the ground.” “It was like a dumbed-down dreamy version of yourself making decisions. … I was just trying to shake myself out of it. I kept saying to myself, ‘You’re OK, keep fighting. You’re OK, keep fighting.'” “I just feel so embarrassed. How I fought after that is such an embarrassing representation of myself. I wasn’t even fucking there.” After the fight Rousey said she slept the whole 15hr plane ride home from Sydney leaving her boyfriend, UFC heavyweight Travis Browne to shoulder messages from friends and family. While she’s still down about the loss Ronda’s starting to come out of her shell as she’s been spotted out recently walking her dog. While they’re many theories on what could’ve contributed to Rousey’s shocking loss on Nov 14th, one of the most popular ones is that the pressure from her media obligations as well as being an icon for the feminist movement took it’s toll. When asked if Rousey would attempt to do it all again, she gave a deeply honest reply. “I feel like I’m grieving the death of the person who could’ve done that,” she says, “I always say you have to be willing to get your heart broken. That’s just what fucking happens when you try.” While Many of Ronda’s days are spent lounging with Mochi (her 7-year-old Argentinian Mastiff) or cuddling with Travis, her sights are still set on coming back and re-taking the women’s bantamweight championship. Love her or hate her, Ronda is one of those figures that we can’t help but watch, that we can’t help but talk about. Her courage cannot be denied. Here’s to hoping a swift and safe comeback to the former champ.

GUEST POSING HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PROS AT THE AMATEUR MR. OLYMPIA IN MOSCOW

Generation Iron Guest Posing Highlights Moscow 2015

Generation Iron Guest Posing Highlights Moscow 2015

The pros march in.

For many of those looking to bodybuilding champions the road as long and arduous, filled with peaks and valleys. The journey to becoming a professional bodybuilder is truly a daunting one that requires the kind of single mindedness that only top athletes possess. Bodybuilding isn’t something you can half ass. If you hope to make considerable gains, quality muscle, and impressive size and symmetry then that means you have to push yourself beyond the point of exhaustion, beyond the limits of your own imagination. It takes a deep hunger and drive to become a champion, something that seasoned pros understand well.

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The Amateur Mr. Olympia competition took place in Moscow last week and highlighted some of the up and comers in the sport hoping to one day put their stamp on the sport and carve out their own legacies. The men of the open weight division looked to impress the judges and show the fans that they are the next generation of bodybuilding. But despite great showings by all involved, the biggest attraction was no doubt the guests of honor who attended the event.

For the first time in what seems like forever, Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Dexter Jackson, and Shawn Rhoden all took to the same posing stage to show the crowd the physiques they’ve been shaping in the off season. The four bodybuilding veterans just a couple months out from this past Olympia were still looking in good condition and hoped to show off their prowess on stage.

Kai started things off with his guest posing routine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9bgLqpOMp4

The current Olympia Champion Phil Heath posed second after his long time rival.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow-FmV2O5eo

Dexter Jackson took to the stage showing good definition even in the off season.

Shawn Rhoden was the last to hit the stage with his own rendition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t8IOgMizmY

Who do you think had the most impressive off season physique? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

SUPPLEMENT REVIEW: CAN THIS BE THE BEST SOLUTION FOR TRAINING AND RECOVERY?

Generation Iron True Recovery Review

Generation Iron True Recovery Review

The new best solution for repairing muscle tissue?

When it comes to training hard and performing at optimal levels in the gym, nutrition is a major factor in getting the gains you seek. Any bodybuilder looking to put on quality muscle must understand that the whole process requires breaking down muscle, ripping and tearing it to shreds only for it to be repaired through ideal nutritional choices. Sure, slow burning carbs before a workout can work well for providing energy throughout a session, but sometimes food can’t provide exactly what you require in order to tear things up at the gym.

Supplementation is just as important to a bodybuilder’s development. If you can’t get everything you need for food sources, supplements are the next best bet for ensuring your body is getting what it requires. The difference between muscle growth and injury can definitely come down to not only your nutrition, but what supplements you’re taking.

Generation Iron Elite Labs True Recovery

Enter True Recovery by Elite Labs. A supplement that promotes a ton of great benefits for the athlete looking to make serious gains, True Recovery is one of Elite Labs’ newest products and hopes to be a major game changer for an athlete’s pre and post workout nutrition. The supplement can help you push through a tough training session, providing you with an abundance of energy that will have you pushing yourself past your limits in hopes of thrashing your muscles and achieving hypertrophy.

But that’s not the only benefit this BCAA infused product boasts. As important as it is to push your body hard to achieve the best results, rest and recovery is perhaps even more important. True Recovery helps to repair damaged muscle tissue all in the hopes of making the muscle grow full and healthy. It also keeps the body hydrated throughout a workout as well as helps to maintain lean muscle mass, something that any athlete can appreciate.

Generation Iron Elite Labs True Recovery Facts

True Recovery lives up to these two major promises making it a great addition into any diet and training routine. It’s also worth noting that the blue raspberry flavor actually tastes pretty good. There are too many supplements out there that don’t hit the mark in terms of flavor and while it might not be the most important element in deciding which supplements to use – this is something we’re consuming almost every single day. So some good taste is a great plus.

For the bodybuilder who pushes themselves to brink during every training session it’s definitely a much needed and welcome supplement that can help on multiple fronts. The supplement contains 7,800 mg of 2:1:1 BCAAs; 11,375 mg of amino acids, and 3,575 mg L-Glutamine. From the stats alone, mixed with the fact that this is marked at a nice price point of $42.99 – this supplement certainly has the makings of one of the better products out on the market.

If you’re interested in a more detailed breakdown of what’s inside True Recovery, you can check out the nutrition facts posted in this article or head on over to Elite Labs official website. And if you feel like this supplement might be for you – make sure to pick up your own tub right here.

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