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CEDRIC MCMILLAN WILL BE PHIL HEATH’S BIGGEST THREAT

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CEDRIC VS PHIL HEADERIf things continue like this, then Cedric McMillan could become a dominant champion.

This past weekend saw a return to greatness for Kai Greene who looked impressive in taking the Arnold Classic title. After an extended period away from the competitive stage, Greene got a huge win fending off young guns like Justin Compton and Josh Lenartowicz, as well as veterans like Branch Warren and Juan Morel. But there was one man at the event that gave Greene a true challenge on that posing stage and that was Cedric McMillan.

After coming in fourth place at last year’s event, McMillan has made some drastic improvements and was able to beat out the field. McMillan also looked impressive when he had a pose off against Kai earlier in the competition. Many believed that Cedric had a better early showing against Kai though Greene would eventually take the overall title after putting in a tremendous posing routine.

Still, with Cedric going neck and neck with Kai it does pose an interesting question: will Cedric McMillan become Phil Heath’s biggest threat?

As of now we have no concrete evidence of whether or not Kai will be competing at the Olympia this year, though with such a huge win this past weekend it’s hard to imagine that he won’t be. That however still does not change the fact that the gap between the elite of the elite is being closed by McMillan. If he continues to improve at the rate that he has then we could see McMillan eventually upsetting Kai Greene and potentially challenging Phil Heath. Crazier things have happened, but if anything, this past weekend showed the bodybuilding community that with hard work and perseverance, an athlete can rise through the ranks and become a major threat to the elite.

Do you think that Cedric McMillan will be become Phil Heath’s biggest threat? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

WATCH: OKSANA GRISHINA’S MICHAEL JACKSON INSPIRED ROUTINE

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Generation Iron 2016 Arnold Classic Oksana Michael Jackson Routine

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Moonwalking to victory.

If there’s one thing that everyone looks forward to at the Arnold Classic ever year… it’s Oksana Grishina’s dramatic and cinematic posing routine. She’s truly raised the bar for all other competitors in the Fitness division – which is apparent as many of the other competitors upped their game this year. But Oksana is still untouchable – standing tall above all the rest with her latest Michael Jackson styled routine. Now you can check it out right here on Generation Iron. Watch it above.
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Make sure to stick around Generation Iron for constant updates and interviews on the top athletes at the 2016 Arnold Classic and sports expo! You can share your thoughts in our GI forum Arnold Classic mega thread or hit us up on Facebook and Twitter. Stay pumped.

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WHAT IF: THE BODYBUILDER WHO LOOKS LIKE A JACKED MICHAEL JACKSON

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Generation Iron Michael Jackson Bodybuilder

Generation Iron Michael Jackson Bodybuilder

The Vacuum Specialist: Tony Pearson

Back in the days of the Golden Era there are tons of different bodybuilders with great physiques, so great in fact that many bodybuilding fans have clamored for a return to form. Since the 90’s the major goal for an open weight bodybuilder is to build a massive amount of muscle and size while still being able to look shredded and defined. It’s a tough task that not every bodybuilder can accomplish. In order to lose fat and gain muscle is something that the rare few are gifted with. You can’t train your genetics after all.

But rather than focus on building a tremendous amount of muscle it’s perhaps a smarter idea to focus on something more tangible and realistic. The bodybuilders of the Golden Era were men who, though heavily muscled, had a different ideology of not only how to train, but also what a proper physique should look like.


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For one, the bigger guts that many competitors have these days were pretty much nonexistent. Back in the day if you had anything that remotely looked like an over sized belly then chances were that you wouldn’t be placing all that high. The time of the 70s and 80s consisted of competitors that made it their business to master the vacuum in order to have a flat and shredded stomach. Take for example Tony Pearson. He was a bodybuilder who was found by Arnold Schwarzenegger. When first meeting Pearson, Arnold referred to the man as:

“I remember a few years ago seeing a skinny black kid training at the weight pit on Venice Beach. I watched him doing endless sets of squats, with very heavy weight, torturing himself with rep after rep. After a while, his thighs began to grow and soon they were huge, separated and beautifully defined, and only a year and half later he entered and won the 1978 Mr. America contest.”

Pearson was also known for his comparisons to Michael Jackson as he looked much like the pop singer during his competition days. Pearson had a tremendously well defined upper body, but no doubt the highlight of his physique was clearly his ability to vacuum. His ability to manipulate his waist was as great as his mentor Schwarzenegger or Frank Zane. If you’re tired of the guts that are consuming the open weight division then take a look at this video from the 1984 Mr. Olympia and get inspired by Tony Pearson’s impressive showing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-82eHQep6o

Are you a fan of the classic or modern physique? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

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FIVE FOODS YOU (PROBABLY) DIDN’T KNOW KILL YOUR TESTOSTERONE

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Generation Iron Testosterone Foods

Generation Iron Testosterone Foods

What separates the men from the boys…?

Testosterone. The wonder hormone that has shaped the course of mankind. Throughout history testosterone has been in charge of male sexual characteristics and has caused the rise and fall of many civilizations. It has caused men to conquer and be conquered. Okay, so maybe we’re being a little over dramatic – but testosterone does play a strong role in working out. Too much of it and you’re an ape like ball of aggression; too little and you’re a lame duck.

For a builder it’s even more important. You have to be at the top of your game if you want to win big competitions. If you treat it as an art then you want to express your maximum human potential. So it would be a shame if you were unknowingly lowing your T-levels because of your diet.

We all know about the major foods that lower your testosterone; the fast foods, sodas, refined carbohydrates, and even soy. These are easy for a bodybuilder to avoid. But what about the unsung villains?  The foods that leach under the radar, the Trojan horses if you will.  Let’s take a look at 5 foods that you (probably) didn’t know suck away your testosterone.

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5. Graham Crackers

Generation Iron Graham Cracker

Yep, good old fashioned graham crackers could be leaching your testosterone. Believe it or not, Dr. Sylvester Graham created Dr. Graham’s Honey Biskets (aka Graham Carckers) in 1829 for one major purpose – he believed the graham meal would suppress carnal desires. Although not scientifically proven, Graham may have been on to something.

Excess refined carbohydrates can lead to ruining your testosterone levels and sugars from refined carbs will not only make a man gain weight but  also deplete his testosterone levels too.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR NEW WOMEN’S BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMP MIESHA TATE

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Miesha Tate’s fight saturday night could’ve came straight out of a Disney movie. It had all the ups and downs of a full length drama. The set up, the false up at the end of the second round, the “all is lost” at the end of the 4th, and finally the out of nowhere victory in the 5th. Wow…WHAT…A…FIGHT!!! In case your missed (in my opinion) the most dramatic card in UFC history, Conor “Notorious” McGregor lost to Nate Diaz via quick tap to a rear naked choke and Miesha “Cupcake” Tate finished former champ Holly Holm with the same move. Going into the 4th Miesha was down on the scorecards and needed either a finish or a 10-8 round to take the strap, or as she put it “risk it for the bis-cuit”. Holly came out in the 5th landing more strikes and keeping the distance which left a frustrated Miesha Tate essentially a deer in headlights, until… Miesha tate vs holly In the 5th round, with 2 minutes to go, Holly Holm threw a lazy right in which Miesha Tate ducked under and took her to the ground – the beginning of the end. Miesha took the former champions back, got the double hooks, and sunk in a rear naked choke. Though Holly Holm took her for a ride in a last ditch effort, it only sunk the choke in deeper, and Holly Holm eventually ended up passing out in Miesha’s arms – Miesha “Cupcake” Tate was now the UFC bantamweight champion of the world! Tate Holm afterwards But the world in general, and especially the MMA world moves fast. Before Miesha Tate could take a swig of  her first budweiser people were already buzzing about what’s next. The most obvious match up is to complete the trilogy with Ronda Rousey, let’s just call a spade a spade here. Ronda Rousey’s intimate relationship with Dana White pretty much puts him on speed dial anytime she wants a fight or just simply vent about her day. Dana said after the fight that Ronda didn’t watch the bout but when he relayed to her that Miesha Tate had won she said “I’m going to start training right now”, so let’s face it – unless Ronda doesn’t want the fight, Miesha WILL be on the shelf until October, November, when Rousey is expected to return. Tate vs rousey 2 But let’s humor ourselves here and pretend there’s actually another option. The next option up is obviously Holly Holm. She’s the former champ who essentially was on her way to a unanimous decision win over Miesha Tate if she didn’t get caught in the 5th round. Probably the most superior athlete in the women’s division and mentally tough – Holly Holm will be ready for any challenge as she has the best masterminds in the business “Jackson-winkeljohn” camp behind her. With both fighter sustaining minor injuries saturday this bout could be set again as soon as UFC 200. Holly Holm already alluding to the fact she’s ready for the rematch in the post fight presser “I would fight Miesha tomorrow” – true warrior. Amanda Nunes The next fight up would be Amanda Nunes. With a hard fought decision win over a tough Valentina Shevchenko, Amanda’s striking looked impressive in the beginning of the fight. A big strong fighter, with a 3 fight win streak, she would be a lot to handle for the current champ Miesha Tate. She has a 69 inch reach that she truly utilize to keep the distance and land counter strikes. A Muy Thai based fighter, it could definitely be an interesting match up. Not shy, she called out Miesha Tate during the post fight presser stating she thought it would be a good bout and asking Dana White to set the match up. All in all I’m just happy that Miesha finally won the belt as she faced the Charles Barkley syndrome of always being a bridesmaid. No matter who she faces next you can bet she’s going to be in a dogfight as she always is. For now let’s just enjoy the win and let her eat “cupcake.” What do you guys think? Was this just a fluke? Will Ronda Rousey or Holly Holm be victorious again? Let us know in the comments section below. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram below.

WITH LOSS AT UFC 196, CONOR MCGREGOR WILL SHOW US WHAT HE’S MADE OF

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conor loss headerDefeat can either be a blessing or a curse.

Wow. One huge upset at a UFC event is pretty spectacular. For it to happen twice is truly surreal. Being honest I picked both Holly Holm and Conor McGregor to walk away with victories at UFC 196. The fact that both lost, both by rear naked choke, was certainly mind boggling to watch. Both were hyped as being the next best thing since sliced bread and in reality they still are. Both Holly and Conor are impressive talents who are a win away from being on top of the mountain again. The problem is that MMA is a what have you done for me lately kind of sport and until they get back into the win column they’ll have to put up with some bashing from fans and pundits. Holly Holm’s defeat was shocking mostly for the fact that she may have been moments away from defending her title for the first time against a game and hungry Miesha Tate. A tactical error on Holm’s part and a gutsy and impressive performance from Tate would prove to be the former champion’s undoing. It was a horrible moment for Holm who was looking for validation and a triumphant moment for Tate who doesn’t get near as much credit as she deserves. It was a bittersweet moment to say the least. Both girls are truly worthy of being champion in both ability and conduct in and outside the cage. Now, everyone knows that the meat and potatoes of this article will center around Conor McGregor’s defeat at the hands of Nate Diaz. McGregor’s hype train took a major hit with the loss and really it may be the best thing to ever happen to the brash Irishman. Speaking on the performance it wasn’t an entirely poor one for McGregor. He landed a bevvy of blows against the durable Diaz in the first round. The only issue was that McGregor was employing a game plan that he utilized at a weight class where competitors weigh thirty pounds less. He was overly aggressive which usually works in his favor, but not against the bigger opponent. Against the bigger opponent you must be economical with your movement and strikes. McGregor was looking to KO Diaz as fast as possible rather than just chipping away at the bigger man until an opportunity presented itself. Then the Diaz one-two landed. After that McGregor sucummed to a rear naked choke and the flood gates of internet hate was opened wide. Suddenly McGregor has become a joke, a man who flew to close to the sun, a fool who should have known better than to take challenges outside of his weight class. It’s up to opinion on whether or not that’s true, but the great thing about this turn of events is to see where McGregor will go from here. Conor has a real opportunity to show the masses just exactly what he’s made out of. So far he’s taken his first UFC defeat with class and poise and has refused to make excuses for the loss. It’s good to see this more humble side of McGregor, to see that despite tasting defeat that he isn’t discouraged. The reality is that this loss could be the greatest thing that’s ever happened to him. Now rather than being the unbeatable threat he has become a sympathetic figure, a human being like anyone else. That reminder will likely fuel him to to train even harder, to prepare differently, to adjust his game and come back stronger. One thing is certain, when Conor McGregor returns to the octagon he’ll have the opportunity to show the world exactly what kind of man he is. What do you think Conor McGregor should do next? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, follow Generation Iron MMA on Facebook and Twitter. Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his Twitter to keep up with his antics.

ARNOLD CLASSIC 2016 WEEKEND-IN-REVIEW

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Generation Iron Arnold Classic 2016 Review

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A final round up of the classic weekend.

Well, the Arnold Classic has finally come to a close. We’ve seen it all – from major upsets to a powerful return to glory in the form of Kai Greene. There was a record number of fans in attendance and plenty of protein samples to fuel a small country. It was the Arnold Classic. A one of a kind event that only happens once a year and we couldn’t be happier to have been there to cover ever moment. So how does this one stack up to previous years? We take a quick look back at the major highlights and give a final verdict of the weekend. Check it out above.
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But don’t think that our Arnold Classic content has come to an end. The Generation Iron Fitness Network will be continuing to celebrate all things Arnold in our official extended Arnold Coverage This Monday and Tuesday before returning back to our regularly scheduled programming. So stick around for more interviews, more posing routines, and more insight into one of the biggest fitness events of the year. Until then – hit us up on Facebook and Twitter and keep on lifting. Stay pumped.

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ARNOLD CLASSIC 2016: SADIK’S OFFICIAL UPDATE ON HIS CLASSIC PHYSIQUE TRANSITION

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Generation Iron 2016 Arnold Classic Sadik

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It’s called bodyBUILDING not bodySHRINKING.

Ever since Sadik Hadzovic announced that he would be transitioning to the new Classic Physique division – a brand new kind of excitement hit the fans and the industry. While we already know that Sadik is a master of cutting down into the perfect physique… there are a lot of unknowns about his transition into a bigger and (hopefully) better version of himself. Heck, there’s a lot of unknowns about the entire division as a whole. What will other competitors look like? We can only wait to find out. But until then – Sadik checks in with us on his progress and what his future plans are as he moves closer to competition. Get the official update in the video above.
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Make sure to stick around Generation Iron for constant updates and interviews on the top athletes at the 2016 Arnold Classic and sports expo! You can share your thoughts in our GI forum Arnold Classic mega thread or hit us up on Facebook and Twitter. Stay pumped.

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MIKE RASHID: THERE ARE NO FITNESS POSERS AT THE ARNOLD CLASSIC

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Generation Iron 2016 Arnold Classic Mike Rashid

This is a true center for real deal fitness lovers.

Mike Rashid has always been cool, collect, and honest. He’ll call anyone out on bullsh*t no matter what sort of prestige the person may or may not have. That’s why you know that the Arnold Classic is the true center for fitness lovers and experts across the world. Forget about the 200,000 plus people who show up. It’s about the quality of the people. And according to Mike Rashid – that quality is amazing across the board. Check out our latest interview with Rashid on the expo floor right above.
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Make sure to stick around Generation Iron for constant updates and interviews on the top athletes at the 2016 Arnold Classic and sports expo! You can share your thoughts in our GI forum Arnold Classic mega thread or hit us up on Facebook and Twitter. Stay pumped.

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WATCH: KAI GREENE’S EPIC WINNING POSING ROUTINE

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Generation Iron 2016 Arnold Classic Kai Greene Posing

There’s no one else like Kai Greene.

The Arnold Classic proper has come to a close and now the remnants of fans and athletes are slowly making their way through the expo on the final day. The men’s open competition was a truly epic battle – mostly between Cedric McMillan and Kai Greene. An early pre judging put many Kai believers into doubt. Could he actually be taken down by Cedric? All of these fears were put to rest later that night the moment Kai stepped onto the stage for his posing routine. Like a blast of energy – Kai Greene completely blew the competition out of the water with posing that was not only spot on… but also so original that it made the other competitors look like stiff boards.

And now you can relive it all in the video above. Watch and be amazed.
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Make sure to stick around Generation Iron for constant updates and interviews on the top athletes at the 2016 Arnold Classic and sports expo! You can share your thoughts in our GI forum Arnold Classic mega thread or hit us up on Facebook and Twitter. Stay pumped.

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