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OLYMPIA 2014 PREDICTIONS

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Generation Iron Olympia Predictions

Generation Iron Olympia Predictions

Who will break into the elite top six?

Tomorrow will mark the day we have all been waiting for. Mr. Olympia – the biggest competition in the world that every bodybuilder has been working towards. We’ll be right in the thick of it as it unfolds – but for now we decided to make our picks for who would make it into the prestigious elite six.
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#6. Victor Martinez

Generation Iron Victor Martinez

Call us biased, but we just have a soft spot for Victor Martinez. The man has had more ups and downs than any bodybuilder should have to deal with and yet still has continued to grow and evolve as a bodybuilder. Perhaps he is past his prime, but we think that Victor deserves a break. Making it into the top six is a true reward for a man that was once considered to deserve the #1 spot.
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#5. Shawn Rhoden

Rhoden

Shawn Rhoden is a very well decorated bodybuilder. Throughout the past three years he has consistently placed himself in the top five and even earned a first place ranking at the Australian Pro Grand Prix this year. Every year Rhoden proves himself worthy of making the top six. This year shouldn’t be any different.
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#4. Big Ramy

Generation Iron Big Ramy

Let’s get one thing straight, Big Ramy will win Mr. Olympia – just not this year. Big Ramy carries muscle mass and size that recall the days of Ronnie Coleman. He is truly massive and will one day rise up to claim the Sandow. But he is still young and is missing the extreme shredded look to rise above this year. Next year is an entirely different story though.
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#3. Kai Greene

Generation Iron Kai Greene

Surprised? The Kai vs. Phil scenario has been constantly argued by almost every bodybuilding fan for the past three years – an uber rivalry that seems to never stop. But behind all of the screams for Kai and the calls for Phil, there is another who should not be forgotten. A man who very well break through…
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#2. Phil Heath

Generation Iron Phil Heath

What? Surprised again? How is this possible? The 3x winning champ? The man who might very well have the best physique to ever dawn a bodybuilding stage? Blasphemy! Look, we all agree that Phil Heath is a powerhouse bodybuilder not to be reckoned with – but all stars must fade. Will this year be his time to fall? Maybe not, but we have our eyes on another…
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#1. Dennis Wolf

Generation Iron Dennis Wolf

The Big Bad Wolf himself. A man who is among the largest pros currently competing. Wolf has combined all of the perfect elements into one amazing physique that deserves recognition. Kai Greene vs. Phil Heath is the norm. Dennis Wolf will break that norm and break the cycle once and for all.

 

What do you think of our predictions? Are we getting a little ahead of ourselves? Let us know who you think will make it to #1 in the comments section below. And be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get constant Olympia coverage as the weekend continues.

MEET THE OLYMPIANS PHOTO GALLERY

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Meet the Olympians

Generation Iron Meet the OlympiansCheck the pros hanging out with their fans in Las Vegas.

We had a chance to meet up with all of our favorite bodybuilding pros the night before Olympia weekend. Check out these photos of the best of the best hanging out with the fans and Generation Iron.
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KAI GREENE ALREADY FEELS THE SANDOW IN HIS HANDS

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Kai Greene Olympia Interview

Kai Greene was kind enough to stop by and give us another one of his thoughtful interviews backstage at the Olympia arena. With only a day before the fateful ultimate challenge, Kai seems to have already won. Talking about how heavy the Sandow feels in his hands and where he will place the trophy in his home. Though he claims to simply be joking around – you can tell by his voice and the look in his eye that he fully intends on winning this year. There’s no room for doubt at this point – you have to believe that it is a reality.

As Kai said himself: “Thoughts become things.”

PHIL HEATH EXPLAINS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A CHAMPION

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Phil Heath Olympia Interview

We catch up with Phil Heath backstage at the Orleans arena just days before the competition. What does it take to be a champion? What goes through the champs mind mere days before the biggest competition in the world? Phil Heath explains all in this exclusive interview.

TOTAL MR. OLYMPIA 2014 COVERAGE

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Olympia 2014 Coverage

Generation Iron Olympia 2014 Coverage

Follow us as we dive head first into all things Mr. Olympia 2014.

Olympia weekend is upon us and we are right in the heart of it in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. We will be providing you with constant exclusive coverage as we produce the Mr. Olympia 2014 broadcast. So make sure to keep checking back as we journey through a weekend of totally shredded muscles.
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Olympia Backstage: Final Night

Generation Iron Shawn Rhoden Olympia

The 2014 Mr. Olympia may be over – but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more to see. Check out our exclusive behind the scenes photos from last night’s event. Plus some candid pictures of the athletes out in the audience.

Legendary Mr. Canada Shares All

Legendary Winston Roberts was the first ever black Mr. Canada and helped write the constitution and rule book for the IFBB with Joe Weider. We got him to sit down with us and share his thoughts on the future of bodybuilding. Definitely a must see.

Olympia Women’s Prejudging

Generation Iron Women Prejudging

Yesterday we got a chance to see all of the Olympia women take to the stage in order to reach the final round at the big arena. The energy reached all new highs at the expo. Check out all of the excitement in our picture gallery right here.

Kai and Phil Get Heated at the Olympia Press Conference

The competition hasn’t even begun, but Kai Greene and Phil Heath are already at each others throats. If this is just a sample of what we will see on the stage Saturday, we are in for a very big treat indeed.
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Olympia Sneak Peek: Day Two

Generation Iron Olympia Sneak Peek

As we inch closer to the epic battle between the world’s top athletes on the Olympia stage – we give you an inside look into the production of Mr. Olympia. Take a look at these exclusive photos from the rehearsal for the big show. You can check them out here.
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Roelly Winklaar Olympia Backstage Interview

Roelly Winklaar shares some of his insights on how to avoid the pressure that other competitors bring to the table. Will Roelly be able to stay relaxed once he gets on stage Saturday night? We’ll see.
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Our Olympia 2014 Predictions

Generation Iron Olympia Predictions

Tomorrow we will find out who is the true winner of this year’s Mr. Olympia competition. But while we wait – why not take a few bets to see who will make it to the top six. Be warned, we don’t like to play it safe with our predictions. Check it out here.
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Meet the Olympians Photo Gallery

Generation Iron Meet the Olympians

We got to hang out with the top pros and all their fans at the Olympia Meet and Greet! Didn’t get to make it to the event? Couldn’t get down to Las Vegas in general? Check out all of our muscle filled photos here.
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Kai Greene Olympia Backstage Interview

Kai Greene already thinks he has the Sandow trophy as he pals around with us backstage at the Olympia arena just days before the big competition. You can’t blame his confidence. As Kai says it best: “Thoughts become things.”
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Phil Heath Olympia Backstage Interview

We catch up with Phil Heath backstage at the Orleans Arena. He shares with us what it takes to be a champion, how his fans motivate him, and what he plans on doing to prep just days before the biggest competition in the world.
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Jon DeLaRosa Olympia Backstage Interview

We met up with Jon DeLaRosa right after he filmed his pre-stage sizzle interview. Check out the video below to find his thoughts on the Olympia competition and how our Generation Iron alum, Victro Martinez, has inspired him into greatness.
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Sneak Peek Behind-the-Scenes: Day One

As we set up for the Mr. Olympia broadcast and the expo, we will be grabbing behind-the-scenes photos so you can feel like you are right there with us and get an exclusive look into the making of the Mr. Olympia competition. On day one we set up our Expo booth (#617) and shot some pre-roll footage of all the Olympia competitors. Check out all the pros hanging out with us right here.

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EXCLUSIVE JON DELAROSA OLYMPIA INTERVIEW

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GI Team
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Jon DeLaRosa stopped to talk with GI for a little bit backstage during Pre-Olympia. Check out the video above to hear him talk about his journey to the Olympia stage, his mentor Victor Martinez, and what the future holds next year. Keep stopping by our website core complete behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive Olympia news. Stay pumped.

OLYMPIA SNEAK PEEK: DAY ONE

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GI Team
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We’re all hastily getting ready for Mr. Olympia 2014 (and hopefully fitting in a little gambling too). And we couldn’t be more pumped about getting you guys exclusive news updates and behind the scenes.

For now we just want to give you a sneak peek of our pre Olympia prep on day one and the Generation Iron booth at the expo. If you are at the event be sure to stop by! We are booth #617.

Here’s some behind the scenes pics. More to come. Stay pumped.

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OLYMPIA 2014: CAN PHIL HEATH BE BEAT?

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Generation Iron Phil Heath Champion

Generation Iron Phil Heath Champion

Road To Olympia STRIP

Can anyone take down Phil Heath? Does it matter?

Phil Heath is like the Yankees in their prime. An unstoppable force that leaves nothing but victory in its path. He’s the expected winner at this year’s Mr. Olympia and no matter how many people may whisper Kai Greene or Dennis Wolf’s name – even their fans deep down know that the odds are in Phil Heath’s favor.

Much like the Yankees, for many Phil Heath has already won.

But what does that mean for the competitive nature of the sport? When a win is so obvious on the horizon, can anyone really get amped up about the competition? It’s like watching a movie when you already know the twist ending – the excitement and surprise just sort of disappear.

Or maybe the excitement doesn’t disappear. Maybe having a titan like Phil Heath simply fuels the excitement. If it’s assumed by most that Phil will win this competition – that only gives much more ammunition for opposing fans to rally for victory. What if Kai Greene won? What if Dennis Wolf took over? What if a wild card came out of nowhere and changed the game?

In a way, an underdog victory will be so much more memorable, so much more exciting simply because it seems so impossible. Think about it. What would be more memorable? Kai Greene winning the Sandow amongst a bunch of other competitors who all had equal odds of winning or if he surprised the world and took down Phil when no one thought it was possible.

That’s drama. That’s excitement. That’s history.

And what better time for there to be such a surprise? With this year marking the 50th anniversary of Mr. Olympia, it would be so incredibly monumental for a big surprise during the finals. It would mark this anniversary as something etched forever in the story of bodybuilding.

So can Phil Heath be beat this year? Most likely not, but that’s okay. Because as long as an unstoppable titan like Phil exists, there will always be incredibly hungry competitors waiting to take him down. With every Olympia victory the spotlight is further focused on Phil Heath – waiting to catch glimpse of his fall.

Now that’s exciting. That’s competition. That’s bodybuilding.

 

We just landed in Las Vegas last night and are surrounded by Mr. Olympia fever. You can catch constant coverage of the even right here on our website. As well as sneak peaks into the event before it starts. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get all the Olympia updates all week.

Road To Olympia STRIP

EXCLUSIVE SEMINAR WITH PHIL HEATH

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Phil Heath Seminar

Generation Iron Phil Heath Seminar

Phil Heath officially announces Prague Pro 2014 Seminar.

The EVLS Prague Pro and Phil Heath have announced that Phil will be holding a special exclusive seminar at this year’s Prague Pro event during the October 4, 2014 weekend. Finally European bodybuilding and Phil Heath fans will have an opportunity to meet the champion in person and hear his insights.

Phil Heath will also attend the press conference; be part of Friday’s meet and greet; appear at his Gifted Nutrition booth during the expo; and attend the post-event banquet.

“I am truly excited about my upcoming visit to Prague during the 2014 Prague Pro, I cannot wait to be at the press conference as well as to enjoy the event’s full program to help promote our sport and all the good that comes along.”

-Phil Heath speaking of the Prague Pro

There are no details of what the exclusive seminar will entail as of yet – but it will be held on Saturday afternoon and is sure to be an insightful and truly exciting event.
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Here’s the details we have so far:

When: Saturday, Octuber 4th, 2014, 2pm – 3pm
Where: VIP Launge, Tipsport Arena Prague
Price: $45 EUR/$1,200 CZK per ticket

Reservations went on sale yesterday, so make sure to grab yours before it’s too late!

LET’S PUMP UP YOUR WEAK BODY PARTS

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GI Team
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Generation Iron Pump Up Weak Bodyparts

Generation Iron Pump Up Weak Bodyparts

How to bring up your lagging body parts for a perfect physique.

Everyone has body parts that they like to build the most. Those certain areas that just feel fun and exciting to work out. Whether it be because they are naturally easier for you or just something you find more important – it’s in our nature to favor certain areas.

But what about those neglected muscles. The most common stereotype, tough upper body and scrawny chicken legs, is a perfect example of under utilizing muscles and having an unbalanced physique.

So how do pump up those weak body parts? Typically these areas are the hardest to max out because of a combination of genetics, poor training, and overall neglect. Sadly, the answer to bringing up those weak body parts isn’t a simple one. It differs depending on the person – there’s no magic answer.

But we can break down a few general areas where you can start improving in the hopes that you will be able to find the perfect way to power up those weak spots.
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Finding Balance Through Imbalance

The natural instinct is to put your body through a balanced workout. That’s what gets drilled into your head by publications and trainers alike. But when you have body parts that are lagging behind you have to put emphasis on imbalance.

So how do you balance your body through an imbalanced workout? Train your stubborn areas twice a week as opposed to just once (assuming your breaking up your workout by muscle area). Just make sure that those target areas are still getting enough rest and that you are supplementing yourself with extra nutrients for the extra work. This can be just the boost you need to start picking up those lagging parts.
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Don’t Beat Down Your Joints

So your working extra hard on making those muscles pop. Maybe you’re working them twice a week to make up for the imbalance. Does this mean you start plowing away on those isolated areas? Not necessarily. While this is great for maximizing muscle growth – it can also destroy your joints.

So what do you do? Don’t lose your intensity. You need that blast of intensity to really make those muscles explode in size. But you have to listen to your body. When you start performing these extra exercises, pull back if you start to feel excessive pain or soreness. Try to increase the intensity incrementally so that you don’t remain stagnant but prevent yourself from getting injured.
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Add Some Variety

When you are working out those weakling muscles, try to add variety to what kind of exercises you do and how you perform them. Try all different angles, grips, and foot positions to increase the stress on your muscles. Remember, the goal is to break free from what you traditionally do (since that is what gave you those weaker areas in the first place). Feel it out and find what will give you the best results.

 

So now you have no excuse for your lagging behind with those weak body parts. Take these guidelines and fine tune them so you can start flexing with the best. What are your weak points? Let us know in the comments section below or on our official Facebook and Twitter pages.

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