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Joseph Baena Leads Mike O’Hearn Through Workout To Pump Up Arms
Joseph Baena and Mike O’Hearn took viewers through an effective arm workout.
Joseph Baena has made headlines recently for his comments and deception involving the gym. Baena, who is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently joined Mike O’Hearn for an arm workout to pump biceps and triceps.
O’Hearn has made waves as an all-natural bodybuilder that parlayed his career in modeling and acting. He has also appeared on the cover of many fitness magazines. Baena is another individual who has developed an impressive physique and is working to make a name for himself on the big screen.
Mike O’Hearn shared a video to his YouTube channel hitting arms with Baena at Gold’s Gym. Upon his arrival, Joseph Baena led the workout while the two gave different insights on how to build bigger arms.
Mike O’Hearn and Joseph Baena Hit Arms
In the video, there were just two exercises hit — dumbbell skull crushers and standing straight bar bicep curls. The workout might have went on longer but the video was kept to a minimum.
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Baena began by explaining how he likes to get a full pump to begin arm day.
“So what I usually like to do with the triceps is superset with a little biceps to get the full pump. So you get the stretch, the squeeze on both ends,” Baena said.
The duo began performing skull crushers. Mike O’Hearn completed them first before looking at Baena’s form.
Joseph Baena attacked the workout with curled wrists as the dumbbells are being brought up. This is used instead of using a hammer grip. O’Hearn explained the intensity of this movement and shared his thoughts.
“I don’t know if you guys see this but to me it looks like he is on stage and he is posing through the exercise. Youngsters go – “Oh, he flexed through the whole exercise? You don’t just lift it?
You’re posing and moving the waist. If he knows it at that age before I knew it at that age, how much better is he gonna be than I ever was.”
Mike O’Hearn closed out the workout with some words of wisdom on how to approach each rep. It is important to focus on the technique of each rep in order to get the bet results.
“You don’t do 12 reps. You do one rep until you get to 12,” O’Hearn said.
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Jay Cutler Discusses Top Picks For 2022 Olympia: “There Is A Lot Of Good Talent Here”
Jay Cutler believes the top five could look exactly the same as last year.
Jay Cutler has discussed the state of the 2022 Olympia many times in recent months. Whether it is up-and-comers or the overall look of competitors, Cutler has been vocal about the sport of bodybuilding. Recently, Cutler spoke on the biggest show of the year and shared his top five.
Cutler knows a thing or two about the Olympia stage. He is known as one of the best bodybuilders of all-time, totaling four titles over the course of his career. Cutler also finished as the runner-up four times. He had some legendary battles with Ronnie Coleman when they were both in his prime.
The Men’s Open division in bodybuilding has a clear top tier and it showed during the 2021 event. Cutler answered some questions about the upcoming show and believes that it could look the same this time around.
Jay Cutler Speaks On The Overall Talent In Open Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler shared a recent video on his YouTube account going through a Q&A session with fans online. He was answering different questions sent in about the Olympia and of course, fans wanted to know if Big Ramy could be taken down.
Cutler began by discussing Michal Krizo, who is one of the biggest up-and-comers in bodybuilding. He recently made the switch to NPC from IFBB Elite Pro. This is so he can earn his Pro Card and eventually step on the Olympia stage. As of now, Krizo does not have his Pro Card but it could move quickly.
“You see new people popping up every week. This Michael Krizo, who, hasn’t even got his Pro Card yet. I expect him to make a run and possibly be on that stage,” Cutler said.
Cutler believes Krizo could be one of the breakthrough competitors, if he is able to earn a Pro Card. Other than that, there is a lot of talent that could take the next step.
Jay Cutler moved onto individual competitors as questions were sent in. He believes that Nick Walker has the size to in the show but has to work on his conditioning. Cutler also said that Hadi Choopan has the chance to be one of the shorter bodybuilders to win the Olympia.
“I expect Walker to really push this year, I think if he can figure out a little better conditioning, he really could be a big problem.
We love history. As much as we would like to see Ramy win, could Hadi be another shorter bodybuilder like Dexter Jackson to win the Olympia? I am a fan of all of these guys.”
The 2022 Olympia has a chance to be one of the most exciting shows in recent memory if all competitors show up in their best shape. It will be interesting to see if there will be any breakthrough athletes take form.
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VIDEO: Liver King Quickly Eats Full Stick Of Butter In One Sitting
Liver King shared a video that might go viral for a new reason.
Liver King has become a viral sensation for his unique way of living. Brian Johnson has adapted the nine ancestral traits into his life, including eating raw meats on a daily basis. He has built a sculpted physique and gained plenty of attention from the public. This time, Johnson could be going viral for a different reason.
On Instagram, Liver King shared a video of himself eating an entire stick of butter in one sitting. In the caption, he encouraged his following to switch out margarine in favor of butter.
“It’s no secret that Liver King loves butter, and you should too. It’s a helluva lot better for you than the alternatives.
Don’t get wrapped around the axle or get into endless debates with sub-primals… avoid trans fats & seed oils and ditch the margarine.”
He pushes for butter because it is a way to add fats following workouts. He believes this is important to “lather generously.”
“Take massive action and pick up the grass-fed grass-finished butter.
If you’re putting in the work (which you should be)… lather generously. Use fat for fuel, dominate.”
Is Liver King Natural?
The main question that has come up around the social media sensation is wondering whether he is all natural. He has disputed the claims that he is on steroids and credits his way of living and hard work for his massive physique.
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He has been seen many times eating meals consisting of raw liver, brains, organs, and even testicles.
Joe Rogan has been against Liver King’s claims since the beginning. He made a public statement claiming Liver King has “an ass full of steroids.” After disputing these rumors from Rogan, he offered to go on the podcast and discuss the nine ancestral traits. This would be an all-time episode if the two were able to get together.
Aside from raw meats, Johnson has other beliefs about nutrition and it seems as though he is a big fan of butter. His recent Instagram post shows that he is not afraid to eat anything, no matter how much.
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NFL Hall-Of-Famer Shannon Sharpe Bench Presses 365 Pounds For Six Reps, Continues To Add Strength At 54 Years Old
Shannon Sharpe added two reps to 365 pounds. Can he reach 450 by the end of 2022?
Shannon Sharpe is known as one of the best tight ends in NFL history. He is a Hall-of-Famer that revolutionized the position as a pass catcher. Now, as he maintains a successful television career, Sharpe remains active in the gym and is improving his numbers at a rapid pace.
Sharpe played 14 years in the NFL. He was a true pass catcher ranking first all-time in catches (815), receiving yards (10,060), and receiving touchdowns (62) at the time of his retirement. All records have since been broken but Sharpe’s impact on the game remains clear. He is also a three-time Super Bowl champion having won back-to-back titles with the Denver Broncos in 1997 and 1998 and Baltimore Ravens in 2000.
Sharpe retired from the NFL in 2003 after eight Pro Bowl appearances and four First-Team All-NFL nods. Now, he hosts Undisputed on Fox Sports 1, along with Skip Bayless.
Sharpe has not been shy about sharing physique updates or workout videos on social media. Recently, he shared a bench press video and expressed interest in another goal before the end of the year.
Shannon Sharpe’s Pursuit For 450
Shannon Sharpe has shared videos bench pressing 405 pounds in the past. This time, he loaded up 365 pounds and was able to add two reps onto his personal record.
“After 3 short wks, bench press #s are going up rapidly as you can see from the video. I’ve already added 2 reps to 365. Think I can get to 450 by yrs end. Can’t wait to see.”
Shannon Sharpe has broken down his workouts in the past into rep days and heavy days. He was able to get six reps of 365 pounds on the bench and is vying for 450 by year’s end. Sharpe is also active in CrossFit and maintains a strict diet at 54 years old.
Shannon Sharpe Diet & Workout Plan
Shannon Sharpe joined GQ for an interview about how he is able to remain in such great shape in retirement. Along with his diet, Sharpe is dedicated to his workout plan and keeps a detailed schedule.
“I wake up at 3 a.m., and I’m out the door by 3:30 for a 4 a.m. production meeting at Fox Studios. We go live at 6:30 a.m., and the show comes down at 9 a.m. After I walk the dogs, I’ll lift in the morning, have some lunch, take a nap, and prep for the next day’s show. Sometimes I’ll squeeze in a CrossFit session in the afternoon.”
Sharpe continued to explain his diet. For breakfast, he has a combination of either egg whites, oatmeal, and fruit. Lunch will usually consist of either grilled chicken, bison meatballs, brown rice, and steamed vegetables. An example of his dinner is turkey, pork, salad, and steamed vegetables.
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Volume vs. Intensity During A Cut: Jeff Nippard Believes “Maintaining Strength” Is The Best When Retaining Muscle Mass
Jeff Nippard advocates for strength over volume during a cut.
Jeff Nippard has dabbled in both bodybuilding and powerlifting over the course of his career. He has built a large following on social media, where he can share his knowledge and wisdom on all things muscle building. Recently, Nippard decided to give bodybuilding another shot and entered a cut phase. This allowed him to discuss what is best for muscle building during this past — volume or intensity.
Nippard won the 2012 Mr. Junior Canada title to put his name on the map. Since then, he has become an elite coach because of his success on the stage and his overall knowledge of fitness. Nippard took to Instagram to share a video of a set on the bench press at 315 pounds. In his caption, Nippard went into detail about retaining muscle while cutting.
“There’s a lot of debate about whether volume or intensity is more important for retaining muscle on a cut. I’ve always been of the opinion that intensity maintains muscle better than volume and if something has to drop (usually it will, eventually) it’s better to drop volume than intensity.”
Volume vs. Intensity While Cutting
It seems as though upping the number of reps during a cutting phase has become popular. The idea of heavy lifting does not typically go with the thought of cutting down, especially when you are not bringing in the amount of calories you are accustomed to. According to Nippard, this remains the best way to retain muscle as you get leaner.
“IMO maintaining strength in the ~4-8 rep zone for as long as you possibly can is one of the best ways to retain as much muscle mass as possible as you get leaner. That high level of tension on the muscle is key for forcing it to stick around.”
Jeff Nippard believes that focusing on quality execution of each rep will benefit in the long run. He explains that this is a better process than reducing the weight to reach a higher volume that might be meaningless.
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During his powerlifting career, Nippard has reached a Wilks score of 446. He has completed a 228kg (502lb) squat, a 151kg (336lb) bench press, and a 235kg (518lb) deadlift. Nippard has made it a point to remain close to these numbers, despite being in a cutting phase.
“Obviously, at a certain point your strength WILL decline (less body mass necessarily means less power at a certain point) but the goal should be to delay that decline as long as you reasonably can.”
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Steve Kuclo Shares Physique Update Ahead Of Texas Pro, Tells Competition “We Will See You Saturday”
Steve Kuclo is ready, mentally and physically, for his appearance at the 2022 Texas Pro.
Steve Kuclo is looking to keep the momentum of the previous two years going during the 2022 Texas Pro. Just days away from the competition, Kuclo shared a physique update and sent a message to the Men’s Open division.
Kuclo is looking to earn a ticket to his seventh Olympia competition. Over the years, he has taken a step up and has competed with some of the best in the world. This began in 2021, when he finished as the runner-up in this very show and third at the Arnold Classic. In 2022, Kuclo finished third at the Arnold Classic once again.
Kuclo last competed in Boston, where he finished third at the Boston Pro. He is looking to bring his best package to the stage against a talented card at the Texas Pro.
Steve Kuclo: “212, 250, 300…It Don’t Matter”
In a recent Instagram post, Steve Kuclo is seen performing a cable exercise before hitting a most muscular pose. He then moved to a dumbbell exercise and showed off the incredible mass of his back.
Kuclo has been sharing physique updates for followers ahead of the Texas Pro but this time, he felt confident enough to send a message.
“5 days out of @battleupproductions TEXAS PRO??chest & delts highlights212, 250, 300… it don’t matter we will see you Saturday ?”
Steve Kuclo did not compete during the 2022 Tampa Pro last week but four of the top-six finishers from the show will compete in Texas. Kamal Elgargni turned heads during his Men’s Open debut as he finished as the runner-up to Akim Williams. Many thought Elgargni should have been crowned the champion but he will quickly return to the stage. This is a battle to watch come the weekend.
Andrew Jacked is also preparing to compete this weekend. He has been sharing many physique updates as he trains with some of the best of all-time, including Flex Wheeler. Jacked has shown off some incredible size and conditioning in the gym and is ready to take it to the stage.
This year’s Texas Pro is shaping up to be an exciting competition because of the athletes hat are expected to appear. When it is all said and done, Steve Kuclo believes he has the physique to take home the title and qualify for the Olympia.
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Rich Gaspari Speaks On Chris Bumstead’s Brand, Physique Compared To Open Bodybuilding: ‘Their Physiques Are Unattainable’
Rich Gaspari favors Chris Bumstead’s brand and physique over that of Open bodybuilding.
Rich Gaspari is a bodybuilding veteran who remains up to date on the comings and goings of different athletes in the sport. Recently, he sat down for a conversation with John Romano about the current state of bodybuilding and how Chris Bumstead has been able to build such a big brand.
Bumstead is the reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion. He is approaching 10 million followers on Instagram and has even more on other social media platforms, such as YouTube. He has built such a following sharing different content, such as workouts and diets during his preparation for shows.
Gaspari, who joined Romano on Dragon Slayer Media’s YouTube, credits Bumstead for what he has been able to build and compares Classic Physique and Open Bodybuilding.
“Well first of all, Chris Bumstead gets credit that he really grew his popularity. He grew during the time of Instagram when it first started. You can gain followers very quickly,” Gaspari said.
“He’s got three million followers on TikTok. 9.5 plus three million on TikTok. Then, he’s very popular on YouTube. What he’s done is he’s used the vehicle of YouTube to show his training, his progress, how he eats. That has gone into his Instagram that’s grown tremendously, at 9.5 million. He’s become really really popular.”
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Rich Gaspari continues to tell a story about a show he attended in New York. The store where the show was taking place gave fans the chance to meet their favorite celebrities. Gaspari recalls the line to meet Bumstead being “just incredible.”
“He has his own brand. I mean, he’s really smart. He’s one of the few competitive bodybuilders that also has a business and a brand.”
Rich Gaspari on Open Bodybuilders: “It Takes Them A Lot Longer”
Rich Gaspari is not the first to make the comparison of Classic Physique to Men’s Open. There are many who believe Classic Physique is the future of the sport, and competitors like Chris Bumstead are a big reason why.
When discussing the current state of Open Bodybuilding, Gaspari comments on how long it takes to attain this type of physique.
“You look at these guys and their physiques are unattainable. It takes them a lot longer. I can’t say that for Nick Walker. Normal guys that are in the Olympia are in their 30s to 40s. It takes that long to gain all that muscle.”
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Gaspari highlights Nick Walker as the exception because of the size he has been able to put on at such a young age.
“Nick Walker is in his 20s and is that big,” Gaspari said.
There is no doubt that Chris Bumstead is one of, if not the most, popular bodybuilders on the planet today. He is preparing to win his fourth consecutive Olympia title and this will only continue to build his reputation and brand.
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Joseph Baena Hits Bodybuilding Poses Made Famous By His Father, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Joseph Baena has teased the idea of competing in bodybuilding at some point.
Joseph Baena has been creating his own way, both in the gym and on the big screen. This is not easy to do for the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger but Baena has also embraced where he comes from. On many occasions, Baena has drawn striking comparisons to his father, especially when he hits some classic bodybuilding poses.
Baena, the 24-year-old son of Schwarzenegger, has completed transformed his physique into a lean build with great conditioning. He has teased the possibility of competing in bodybuilding at some point and this could happen if he adds the size necessary. Baena seems to be on his way with the work he has put in while training.
On Tuesday, Baena shared yet another picture on Instagram in the gym where he is hitting a pose that his father used to use on stage.
“Going for it”
The picture was shared in black and white following a workout. Baena is seen hitting Schwarzenegger’s 3/4 back pose.
Joseph Baena And His Fitness Journey
Joseph Baena recently joined Bradley Martyn for a workout and explained how he got started in the gym. He began working out in college and quickly grew a passion for the gym. Now, he has made his way to the cover of Men’s Health, where he was featured for a story.
In the article, Baena explains that he trains six days a week for two hours a day. He adds 20 minutes of fasted cardio in the morning. Baena has also took some time to train at Gold’s Gym in Venice, CA.
Joseph Baena has also tried his hand at acting and released some works. He recently released an acting project entitled Lava. He was able to show off an impressive physique on set and also had to maintain size for his role in Call of Duty: The Last Airshow.
It is clear that Baena has his father’s mentality when it comes to training and this means he will continue to improve his physique as time goes on. This could lead to his debut on the bodybuilding stage when the time is right.
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Nick Walker Hits 200-Pound Incline Dumbbell Press For An Insane 10 Reps During Training
Nick Walker continues to prepare for the Olympia by crushing his training sessions.
Nick Walker has been one of the fastest-rising bodybuilders over the course of his career. He went from rookie to one of the best in the world in a short period of time. Now, after a fifth-place finish at the Olympia in 2021, Walker has put all of his attention into preparing for December. This includes completing some massive lifts during training sessions.
Walker burst onto the scene by winning the 2021 New York Pro followed by the Arnold Classic. This came all within a year of earning his Pro Card to compete against some of the best talent around. Walker earned fifth place in his first Olympia but was not satisfied with his performance. This led to Walker deciding to forgo the Arnold Classic in 2022 and put all of his effort into the biggest show of the year.
On Monday, Walker shared a clip during his latest chest day crushing 10 reps of 200-pound incline dumbbell presses.
Nick Walker Provides Update On Training
Nick Walker has been active on his social media platforms, giving viewers insight on his workouts and diets being used leading up to the show. Recently, he shared his feat of strength on the bench.
“200db press for 10 reps. THAT FORM THOUGH
Now we working.”
Nick Walker’s prowess on the incline bench keeps improving as the summer goes on. He recently shared a video completing 10 reps using 185-pound dumbbells. Now, he was able to up the weight.
During the 2021 Olympia, Walker established himself as one of the biggest mass monsters in the world. He finished behind Hunter Labrada, Hadi Choopan, Brandon Curry, and reigning two-time champion Big Ramy. Heading into the 2022 show, there are many that would not be surprised to see Walker improve into the top three.
It is clear that Nick Walker has great dedication to bodybuilding. He has been able to make great improvements to what was already an elite physique. With a few months left of preparation, there is a great chance that Walker is able to shoot his way up the scorecard during the most important show of the year.
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