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Patrick Moore’s Outlook: Rushing Perfection Will Only Ruin His Physique
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Patrick Moore believes he will be one of the best in the sport… but he thinks rushing towards perfection is a mistake.
Patrick Moore is a pro bodybuilder with a lot of hype behind him and a somewhat rollercoaster of a career in past years. After a stellar win in 2019 at the California Pro, his placings have been a bit all over the place. He’s aware of that – and has been on a course correction in 2021 by focusing on less shows and more on improvements. His return to the California Pro 2021 showed just how much progress he’s made with a big win.
Patrick Moore’s physique, when at its best, shows promise of a potential future Olympia champion. Most certainly a top 5 competitor at the every least. That kind of hype can get into someone’s head – but he’s not worried. In fact, he’s in no rush to become the best – despite extreme confidence that he can deliver. In our latest GI exclusive interview, Patrick Moore explains how rushing towards perfection will only hurt his physique – not help it.
Patrick Moore has seen this happen time and time again, he’s almost fallen into this exact same trap himself. Up-and-coming bodybuilders catch a spotlight of hype. They then rush to become the best in the world within one year. They proclaim lofty goals of winning or placing top 5 in their very first Mr. Olympia. Almost always, this doesn’t happen. And a subsequent burnout follows shortly after.
Patrick Moore wants to avoid this. He believes that he has what it takes to become a Mr. Olympia champion – but he’s in no rush to have it happen this year or perhaps even the next. Pro bodybuilding is a long game. It requires muscle maturity, wisdom over many years, and constant tweaking and re-adjusting of contest prep to learn what works and what doesn’t for your specific body.
During a stretch in 2019 through 2020, Patrick Moore was in a sort of a rush. Or as he puts it, he was in a nearly year long contest prep. This was because he felt the need to do too many shows in a year. For his body specifically, the number of shows he competed in was not what was best for his physique. He suffered, his placings suffered. Add in a pandemic that re-adjusted the 2020 schedule – and his physique (and mind) was burnt out.
Going into 2021, Patrick Moore had a renewed mindset. He wanted to complete in less shows and focus more on improving his training, diet, and contest prep. So far, his renewed tactic seems to be working. He returned to the California Pro and reclaimed his champion title. Now he has his eyes focused squarely on the Mr. Olympia.
During our conversation, we asked Patrick Moore if he feels pressure to deliver. To become the perfect champion that many fans see is possible in his physique. Moore admits that he has an extreme drive to compete and win – but he’s learned to not feel the pressure when it comes to becoming the best. He finds that giving into that pressure leads to rushing your progress. Rushing past what is best for your body only leads to a drop in quality – not improvements.
That’s not to say he’s not working his ass off. He is – but he understands that patience is also a virtue. He can’t will himself into progressing faster than what’s right for his body. He has extreme confidence in his abilities – and wants to follow the plan through rather than rush it for extra size. He believes if he follows the plan – he’ll be Olympia champion in the future.
He also points out that bodybuilding is in a transitionary period right now. There are still some long-running pro bodybuilders competing that will soon drop out in upcoming years. He means this not as a criticism of them but as a fact of life. The new generation is rising – instead of rushing to beat the past generation, Moore wants to focus on what’s best for himself and let time treat him kindly.
“I don’t feel that much pressure there as to speed up because what I see what’s happening with a lot of the guys… A lot of guys that are older than me are close to being done,” Patrick Moore states in our interview. He goes on:
“And that’s not to be disrespectful to them. They’ve been here a long time. So I say that like their physiques aren’t changing a whole, whole lot because they are kind of maxed. They get more dense, they get harder because they have a lot of muscle. For me, I’m still growing and I feel like if I rush that process – then I can end up destroying my physique. And I think that’s what makes me a good prospect is that my physique is different especially in the open class. A lot of guys aren’t built the way I am.”
You can watch Patrick Moore go into full detail about his strategy to rise in the ranks of pro bodybuilding by watching our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Tyron Woodley Displays ‘I Love Jake Paul’ Tattoo
Tyron Woodley held his side of the wager and got a tattoo following his loss to Jake Paul.
The boxing match between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul brought a lot of excitement and entertainment to the sport. To add a little extra boost, the fighters made a side wager on the outcome and Woodley recently held up his end of the bargain.
In July, both parties agreed that they would get a tattoo saying they love the other somewhere on their body if they lost. It took Woodley some time to pay off his debt but he eventually did. On Monday, Woodley took to Instagram to show off his new ‘I Love Jake Paul’ tattoo displayed on his middle finger.
“I love you son. Now come and get this ass whippin cause i heard you been talking back to your elders. @jakepaul#ManOfMyWord
WHERE YOU AT!?
Inked by celebrity painter & tattoo artist @rubiartista“
By getting this tattoo, Tyron sets himself up for a rematch with Jake Paul. This is something the former YouTuber said would happen if Woodley got the tattoo. The two sides shook hands and now we will wait and see if there is a part two upcoming.
Paul has since commented on Woodley’s action. He first took to his Instagram story to breakdown his take on the events that took place leading up to the tattoo.
“1. Tyron got the wire from the fight
2. Tyron bought a used Bentley
3. Tyron got on a call with his accountant
4. His accountant told him how much he had to pay in taxes
5. Tyron got the tattoo”
Jake Paul then went to YouTube to post a 43-second video addressing the tattoo — and doing it in the only way he knows how.
It will be interesting to see if we get a Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Paul 2 in the near future. If so, this will continue the rivalry and make for another huge payday for both sides.
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Nusret Gökçe, Owner Of Nusr-Et Steakhouses, Shares Daily Diet Routine
Nusret Gokec is a well-known chef who has his own secrets in his diet.
There have been plenty of celebrity workouts and diet plans released. Actors are famous for their ability to take on a role on the big screen and for some, their physique is part of the equation. This is especially true for names like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Mark Wahlberg, and Zac Efron. There are other avenues that take part as well and Nusret Gokce is involved.
In an Instagram post,Gokce, well-known chef and owner of Nusr-Et steakhouses, showed off a lean physique and his daily diet routine.
“Exercise and nutritions are like fingerprints – personalized.My daily program starts from two room temperature glasses of still water and 4 apricots. After half an hour I drink one cappuccino and than I start my workout. After workout I eat breakfast which is 250gr steak, chickpea, lentils, beans and black rice. For lunch I’m steaming any vegetables and 250gr steak. Afternoon I have a yogurt with grapes molasses, single espresso. For dinner at 9pm I eat beetroot salad and steak. After dinner I drink only water. No more food.”
It is not surprising that the Turkish chef, known as “Salt Bae”, has a majority of his diet wrapped up in steak. Gokce has opened a successful chain of steakhouses that have locations all over the world in places such as London, Dubai, Istanbul, Turkey, Greece, and multiple in the United States — New York, Miami, Boston, Dallas, and Beverley Hills.
Nusret Gökçe became famous on the Internet in 2017 after a video blew up of him seasoning steak. The strange way he sprinkled salt on the meat became popular on social media. Gokce has embraced the popularity and now has 38.6 million followers on Instagram. This is where he shared his diet plan for his viewers.
In his post, Gokce shows off a physique that is slim with very little fat present. His diet includes apricots, steamed vegetables, beans, rice, espresso, and chickpeas — along with steak.
Nusret Gökçe is going to continue to supply the world with his gift of making incredible steaks. Maybe he will dabble into the world of nutrition as well moving forward. He has already shred some knowledge for his social media.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Believes Classic Physique Is The Future Of Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the broadcast on Saturday to share some insight on the future of the sport.
The Arnold Classic 2021 took place on Saturday. There was plenty of action in the four divisions that took place and Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the broadcast to discuss the event. During the show, the best bodybuilder of all-time made some comments on a division that he had a hand in building.
Schwarzenegger is one of the legendary figures that built Open bodybuilding to what it is. Despite this, the seven-time Olympia champion believes that Classic Physique is the future and there are risks in the Open division.
Terrence Ruffin finished with the win in the Classic Physique division at the Arnold Classic after placing second in 2020 behind Alex Cambronero. At this year’s event, the two switched places. This was an exciting race and Schwarzenegger believes this could be the future of bodybuilding.
“I was not only impressed, I was delighted to see a great performance when it comes to posing and the way they relax their faces. It looks so much more appealing,” Arnold Schwarzenegger said on the Classic Physique Division.
“I think this is the direction we need to go, no two ways about it. I think that you really need to build this part of the bodybuilding sports, so that it’s equal to the Open competition. That way people always have choices, and there’s always a good thing with sponsorship money, and get them more cash prizes. So I’m going to work on that because I think that it’s the right direction to go.”
Chris Bumstead is currently the biggest name in the division coming off back-to-back Olympia titles. Bumstead will look for three in a row this year but Ruffin will have momentum heading into the biggest competition of the year.
Nick Walker took home the Men’s Open title on Saturday defeating the likes of Iain Valliere and Steve Kuclo. All competitors entered with incredible size and mass. This has become the norm in this division and it could lead to some complications.
There have been some tragic deaths in the sport of bodybuilding and other speculation on how dangerous the supplements could be that these athletes are taking. This includes comments made by eight-time Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman, who believes diuretics should be banned.
Arnold Schwarzenegger backed up this notion during the broadcast with some comments on Open bodybuilding.
“Let’s not forget, they (Classic Physique) don’t have to take all of this stuff that some of the other guys are taking to be bigger.”
“This is, I think, what the danger is. In this sport, it’s the most dangerous sport in the world. In MMA fighters, you’ve had four guys die in the last ten years. In bodybuilding you’ve had 14 guys over the last ten years. So it just shows you how dangerous it is to take some of those medications and things that those guys take.”
For his full comments, check out the replay of the Arnold Classic broadcast. Arnold Schwarzenegger is not the first to make comments along these lines and it will be interesting to see where it goes from here.
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America’s Strongest Man 2021 Results
Get all the results you need here for America’s Strongest Man 2021!
With the 2021 America’s Strongest Man contest coming to a close, the results are in and the title of America’s Strongest Man has been handed down. After what was a great event presented by Big Country Classic and promoted by Strongman Corporation, Strongman competitors came from all over to test their strength and battle for that top spot. San Antonio was an amazing host and this year’s event could not have proved to be any better.
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America’s Strongest Man Event Recap
With six total events this year, competitors were able to compete in four divisions: HW Pro Men, MW Pro Men, Elite MW Men, and Elite HW Men. These strongmen grabbed their chalk, strapped on their lifting belts, and competed in these six grueling events:
Texas Power Concepts Fingal Fingers
Rogue Log Clean and Press for Reps
Cerberus Max Bag Toss
Cerberus Sandbag Carry and Load Medley
Deadlift For Max
Texas Power Concepts Texas Stone Carry
Those Athletes To Watch
Coming into this event, Marcus Crowder, the defending champion, was certainly one to watch. (Maybe fill in how he did). Another athlete, and one looking to join the pro circuit, was Josh Silvas, a native Texan competing in front of a home crowd. Despite not being a pro, he is an elite competitor and showed that this year. (Maybe fill in how he did). In the 105k class, we noted that Nick Cambi and Tommy Sharp would be ones to watch, and these two definitely put on quite a show. (Maybe fill in how they did).
America’s Strongest Man 2021 Results
We at Generation Iron stayed on top of the entire competition to bring you these results in what proved to be an exciting and competitive America’s Strongest Man event. As Strongman grows ever more in popularity, the sport has seen a rise in coverage and competitions, something those in the Strongman community are more than excited about. The more attention brought on means more competitions leading to more competitors and ultimately, more public interest, thus making Strongman an even more sought after sport.
Here are the results for America’s Strongest Man 2021.
America’s Strongest Man 2021 Overall Results
First place – John Silvas
Second place – Tyler Cotton
Third place – Marcus Crowder
Fourth place – Wesley Claborn
Fifth place – Thomas Evans
Sixth place – Justin Kealhofer
Seventh place – Stanley Carradine
Eight place – Brian Clark
Ninth place – Alan Colley
America’s Strongest Man 2021 (105kg) Overall Results
First place – Nicolas Cambi
Second place – James Deffinbaugh
Third place – Jeffrey Lee
Fourth place – Tommy Sharp
Fifth place – Frank Provenzano
Sixth place – Alexander Bromley
Seventh place – Tyler Young
Eight place – Johnny Wasiczko
Ninth place – Matt Moeller
Tenth place – Nate Bolling
Full Event Scorecard
Wrap Up
All in all, America’s Strongest Man 2021 proved to be exactly what competitors and fans wanted. As many flocked to San Antonio, Texas to either compete or watch this great event, we now have a champion, at least for this year. All eyes will be on the sport of Strongman as this sport continues to rise in the public’s eyes and we are already waiting to see what kind of action next year’s event will bring.
Let us know what you think in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Dr. Testosterone Answers: Is It Possible To Undo Damage Caused By Steroid Use?
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Dr. Testosterone breaks down the reality of prolonged steroid use and whether or not the damage can be reversed.
While there are some who believe steroids to be completely healthy, most athletes understand that athletic use of PEDs can come at a health cost. Ultimately, these athletes decide that it’s worth the risk. But what about down the road after retirement? Does the long term damage truly create regrets in former bodybuilders? Or can the damage be reversed with medical intervention? In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Dr. Testosterone explains whether or not damage caused by long term steroid use can be reversed.
Dr. Testosterone had previously stated in one of our interview segments that bodybuilders must abuse steroids to succeed. Based on that statement, it seems that, in his opinion, bodybuilders must decide if they want to take the risk of long term damage to become a potential champion. It’s been well documented that former athletes and bodybuilders often have to go on TRT (Testosterone Replacement Treatment) upon coming off steroids. But just how much healing can be done medically after a career of steroid abuse?
We asked that question to Dr. Testosterone in our latest interview segment. Dr. T is often pro steroids – but honest about the medical realities of long term steroid use. He has the education and background to break down in detail exactly how much of the damage can be undone. Like many things, it’s not a simple yes or no question.
There are various organs that can become damaged from long term steroid use. The key main organs most affected are the kidneys, liver, and heart. Of course, each body is different in how much abuse it can take. Dr. Testosterone admits that if steroid use damages is done to the kidneys, for example, this can be irreversible.
On the other hand, Dr. T claims that the liver has great regenerative properties. There is some permanent damage that can be done in the extremely long term. But if a bodybuilder gets out at the right time – it’s possible to avoid it and to reverse the smaller damage done.
The biggest threat, Dr. Testosterone states, is damage done to the heart. If the heard grows thicker and the arteries grow thicker – this will cause less blood to pump into and out of the heart. As we age, this kind of damage can cause cardiovascular disease. It’s often near impossible to reverse this kind of damage. Beyond steroids, heart attacks are one of the highest risk health treats in the United States. That gives some perspective on how serious this kind of damage can be.
So how long can a person go before irreversible damage is done? Unfortunately, that’s not an easy answer either. Each person’s genetics are different. Also their lifestyles can be completely different in addition to steroid use. It’s nearly impossible to prescribe a “safe exit point” for bodybuilding. That’s a huge part of the danger and a big reason why it’s not legal for recreational use in the US.
You can watch Dr. Testosterone go into far greater medical detail in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
*DISCLAIMER: Generation Iron does not recommend or condone the use of steroids or other PEDs. The views and opinions expressed in this video are not that of Generation Iron.
Arnold Classic 2021 Full Results & Winners
Nick Walker wins Men’s Open at the Arnold Classic 2021.
The Arnold Classic 2021 was postponed due to COVID-19 and cut down to one day. There were a total of four events that took the stage in Columbus, OH — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Fitness. The results have been announced and it is Nick Walker who wins the crown in the Men’s Open. Walker takes home the title in his debut in the competition.
The Men’s Open division was hit hard with some of the top names dropping out for different reasons. This did not take anything away from the event as some of the top competitors in the world put on a show during the finals.
Prior to the results being announced, the Ed Corney Most Muscular Award was given to Nick Walker. For the second-straight year, Sergio Oliva Jr. took home the Franco Columbu Best Posing Routine Award.
The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of each division at the Arnold Classic 2021 results below.
Arnold Classic 2021 Men’s Open Results
First Place – Nick Walker
Second Place – Iain Valliere
Third Place – Steve Kuclo
Fourth Place – Justin Rodriguez
Fifth Place – Akim Williams
Sixth Place – Sergio Oliva Jr.
Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique Results
First Place – Terrence Ruffin
Second Place – Alex Cambronero
Third Place – Logan Franklin
Fourth Place – Courage Opara
Fifth Place – Bryan Jones
Sixth Place – Fabian Mayr
Arnold Classic 2021 Bikini Results
First Place – Jennifer Dorie
Second Place – Elisa Pecini
Third Place – Lauralie Chapados
Fourth Place – Ashley Kaltwasser
Fifth Place – Romina Basualdo
Sixth Place – Breena Martinez
Arnold Classic 2021 Fitness Results
First Place – Missy Truscott
Second Place – Oksana Grishina
Third Place – Ariel Khadr
Fourth Place – Jaclyn Baker
Fifth Place – Aurika Tyrgale
Sixth Place – Darrian Borrello
Generation Iron Fitness Network will be coverage the full Arnold Classic 2021 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Bikini Results
Jennifer Dorie wins Bikini at the Arnold Classic 2021.
The Arnold Classic 2021 was postponed due to COVID-19 and cut down to one day. There were a total of four events that took the stage in Columbus, OH — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Fitness. The results have been announced and it is Jennifer Dorie who wins the crown in the Bikini division.
This might have been one of the deepest Bikini finals at this event in years. Dorieand Lauralie Chapados headlined the event, along with Ashley Kaltwasser, who is a two-time winner at this event. Elisa Pecini returned as the reigning champion and made an impact during prejudging as well.
The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of the Bikini division at the Arnold Classic 2021 results below.
Arnold Classic 2021 Bikini Results
First Place – Jennifer Dorie
Second Place – Elisa Pecini
Third Place – Lauralie Chapados
Fourth Place – Ashley Kaltwasser
Fifth Place – Romina Basualdo
Sixth Place – Breena Martinez
Generation Iron Fitness Network will be coverage the full Arnold Classic 2021 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique Results
Terrence Ruffin wins Classic Physique at the Arnold Classic 2021.
The Arnold Classic 2021 was postponed due to COVID-19 and cut down to one day. There were a total of four events that took the stage in Columbus, OH — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Fitness. The results have been announced and it is Terrence Ruffin who wins the crown in the Classic Physique division. This is Ruffin’s first win at the Arnold Classic after finishing second in 2020.
The Classic Physique division was extremely deep at this year’s Arnold Classic. The top two finishers from last year returned, in Ruffin and Alex Cambronero. This also included some newcomers looking to make an impact. Bryan Jones and Peter Molnar led the way for the newcomers, along with Logan Franklin, who has competed at the Arnold Classic in the Men’s Physique division previously.
The best poser award was also introduced to the Classic Physique division this year and the inaugural winner was Logan Franklin.
The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of the Classic Physique division at the Arnold Classic 2021 results below.
Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique Results
First Place – Terrence Ruffin
Second Place – Alex Cambronero
Third Place – Logan Franklin
Fourth Place – Courage Opara
Fifth Place – Bryan Jones
Sixth Place – Fabian Mayr
Generation Iron Fitness Network will be coverage the full Arnold Classic 2021 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Fitness International Results
Missy Truscott wins Fitness at the Arnold Classic 2021.
The Arnold Classic 2021 was postponed due to COVID-19 and cut down to one day. There were a total of four events that took the stage in Columbus, OH — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Fitness. The results have been announced and it is Missy Truscott who wins the crown in the Fitness division. This is her second-straight victory at the Arnold Classic.
Fitness featured eight of the top competitors in the world, such as Truscott and Ariel Khadr. This was a competition that went right into the night portion with the race being close for the top spot. The prejudging round set up the finals in a big way and it did not disappoint.
The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of the Fitness division at the Arnold Classic 2021 results below.
Arnold Classic 2021 Fitness Results
First Place – Missy Truscott
Second Place – Oksana Grishina
Third Place – Ariel Khadr
Fourth Place – Jaclyn Baker
Fifth Place – Aurika Tyrgale
Sixth Place – Darrian Borrello
Generation Iron Fitness Network will be coverage the full Arnold Classic 2021 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.