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LeRoy Walker Training To End Dispute And Demolish Strict Curl World Record
LeRoy Walker is out to prove that his world record is not a fluke.
LeRoy Walker has been a force in the strict-curl game and that was solidified when he set the world record. Back in August, Walker broke the record with a 114kg (250lb) lift and now, he could have his sights set on bigger numbers.
After his record-setting lift, Walker dealt with some criticism from the likes of Nizami Tagiev and CT Fletcher. Tagiev stated how Walker’s lift should not be recognized and made a call to action for the rules to be fair.
“THE RULES AND JUDGING SHOULD BE THE SAME FOR EVERYONE! I AM FOR FAIR SPORT AND FOR JUSTICE! RESPECT FOR ALL ATHLETES FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES! AND LET’S BE HONEST WITH OURSELVES FIRSTLY!,” Tagiev said.
Since then, Walker has been going crazy in the gym putting up big numbers for reps in hopes of setting a new record mark.
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LeRoy Walker broke the previous world record by a single kilogram held by Denis Cyplenkov. Back in June, he set the American strict curl record with a 102.5 (226lb) lift. This is a lift that has also been sought after and Walker is looking to build on his records and show that they are not a fluke.
“I’m just getting started,” Walker said in an interview with Generation Iron. “Between now and March, I’m going to perfect, I’m not going to go 255, I’m not going to go 260, I’m going to go 250 every single time. I’m going to bury this record three times in a row so it is so picture perfect and flawless. Those are the headlines I’m going to make.”
Walker has taken to Instagram to show his progress and it is looking like there could be some big attempts coming up in the near future.
“205/8 PR on preacher curls. Nothing crazy #arnoldclassictraining has begun. Feeling stronger than ever. For massive strength gains, nothing does it better than heavy volume sets on the preacher curl.”
LeRoy Walker has become a true force in powerlifting. Despite some controversy, he seems to have his mind set on bigger and better goals that we could see coming very soon.
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Lukas Osladil On Bodybuilding Since 10 Years Old: I Have Taken No Real Breaks For 31 Years
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Lukas Osladil’s Rise: From Bodybuilding At 10 Years Old To Mens Open Olympia Threat
Lukas Osladil is a pro bodybuilder that epitomizes the saying, “slow and steady wins the race.” He’s a true threatening competitor in the top contenders at the Mr. Olympia. But it took him a journey of 31 years to get where he is today. He decided to become a bodybuilder at the young age of 10 years old. Since then he’s never looked back and taken nearly no breaks in his journey towards improvement and success. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Lukas Osladil details his origins in bodybuilding at 10 years old and the rigorous journey to becoming pro.
Lukas Osladil is a bodybuilder with an incredible physique that has been competing as a pro since 2011. But his journey in bodybuilding started much earlier than that. Bodybuilding has been his passion since 10 years old. As if it was almost fate, Osladil woke up one morning and quickily decided that he wanted to dedicate his life to being a bodybuilder. He knew nothing about the sport, what was required, or even how to train and diet. He simply knew that he would do whatever was in his power to build muscle mass – starting out by simply doing push ups every day.
“But I don’t know why did I make the decision to start bodybuilding but I think it must have been from some dream I had the night before,” Lukas Osladil states in our interview. He continues:
“Because I don’t know why – why would I decide so quick after I woke up? At the time I was 10 years old and my weight was 28 kilograms [61 pounds]. I just knew to build muscles you need to start using weights many times a week or something and then it will grow. But that’s all I knew about it.”
It of course took Lukas Osladil many years to eventually learn the true techniques and practices of competitive bodybuilding. But his heart and spirit remained dedicated from that moment forward every single year. He grew up in a town with no bodybuilding outlet. He hadn’t seen a bodybuilding show before. He simply used willpower to turn this into his life’s work.
Lukas Osladil proudly can claim that he has been bodybuilding in some capacity for 31 years. He had never taken a break and always put bodybuilding as his main priority. From what we can tell – this will remain his tactic until he retires – hopefully with a Sandow trophy under his belt.
Lukas Osladil details his dedication speaking with Vlad Yudin in our interview:
“And since the day I decided to do bodybuilding, I have been doing it until now and I’ve never stopped. The biggest break I’ve had was maybe like two weeks in the 31 years. And then one week maybe every year or every other year. So no big break or something.”
It’s often said bodybuilding is a lifestyle. Lukas Osladil is a pure embodiment of that motto. Before it was a sport he competed in. Before it brought him any money or possibility of a career. Osladil dedicated his entire waking life towards self improvement in bodybuilding. He has since won the Arnold Classic South America and placed in the top 10 of the Mr. Olympia.
He may still be some steps away from becoming an Olympia champion – but based on his dedication over the past three decades, we can imagine a future of continued slow and steady improvement. A championship title might still be in the cards.
You can watch Lukas Osladil go into full detail about his bodybuilding origins in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Jay Cutler Will Be Part Of International Sports Hall Of Fame Class of 2021
Jay Cutler will receive the honor after his legendary career in bodybuilding.
Jay Cutler put together a legendary career as a bodybuilder and he will be honored for his accomplishments. Cutler will be inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021. Chairman Dr. Robert Goldman took to Facebook to announce the incoming class.
The ceremony will take place on Oct. 9 during the 2021 Olympia in Orlando. In 2020, Goldman hosted the ceremony along with Arnold Schwarzenegger during the 2020 Arnold Sports Festival. The post by Goldman featured all information on the upcoming awards along with the other names that Cutler will join as part of the class.
Cutler will join NFL Hall of Fame Marcus Allen, WWE’s Stephanie McMahon, seven-time World Karate Champion Billy Blanks, World Fencing Champion Peter Westbrook, and US National Tae Kwon Do Champion Ernie Reyes.
Jay Cutler began training for competition when he was 18 years old. He earned his pro card in 1996 after winning the NPC National and this was the beginning of one of the best careers in the sport.
Cutler immediately made an impact on stage. He earned three victories at the Arnold Classic in 2002, 2003, and 2004. This set up what would be years of dominance in the biggest competition of the year.
Despite Cutler’s success in the Olympia, it was not easy to get to the top. He placed second in four times behind Ronnie Coleman, who still holds the record with eight victories. Cutler was able to get over the hump in 2006 when he defeated Coleman and won his first Olympia. He would then go back-to-back in 2007 before being topped in 2008 by Dexter Jackson.
Cutler would get back on top in the very next competition and win his fourth in 2009. He returned to stage in 2011 and was defeated by seven-time champion Phil Heath. Cutler would retire following a sixth place finish in the 2013 Olympia.
There is no doubt that Jay Cutler competed in one of the best eras of bodybuilding against some of the top competitors in the world. He has put together one of the best careers in the sport and will now be honored for the work he has put in.
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Dr. Testosterone: “Diuretics Are An Instant Danger And Can Kill You Right Away”
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Dr. Testosterone details why diuretics and insulin are the two most dangerous drugs used in bodybuilding.
Dr. George Touliatos, aka Dr. Testosterone, has often been outspoken about his support for steroid use in the sport of bodybuilding. In fact, he believes that steroids, while causing long term health issues, are no where near the biggest threat to a bodybuilder’s health. According to Dr. T, diuretics and insulin are the two riskiest drugs commonly taken by competitive bodybuilders. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Dr. Testosterone focuses on diuretics and how quickly that can turn dangerous.
Over this past summer, there was a sudden series of bodybuilder deaths that made headlines in the industry. Many of the deaths were competitors under the age of 50. It was a sad stretch of time in bodybuilding. While there were no direct links between the various deaths – the news reignited a conversation about health in bodybuilding. Jake Wood, owner of the Mr. Olympia, even made a comment lobbying for healthier standards in the sport.
We recently had a chance to reconnect with Dr. George Touliatos, also known as Dr. Testosterone. We decided to take this opportunity to ask him about the health dangers in bodybuilding. Most specifically, if diuretics were a real danger in the sport – and just how necessary they are for success as a pro bodybuilder.
There are many experts and athletes who have begun to speak out about the use of diuretics in bodybuilding. Legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman went on the record to say that he thinks they should be completely banned from the sport. So just how dangerous are these drugs really?
Dr. Testosterone makes it clear that diuretics are one of the riskiest drugs a bodybuilder can take. When used correctly, they are harmless. But the consequences for misusing diuretics are fast and have a high change of being fatal. Misuse of diuretics can lead to a bodybuilder to pass out quickly after use – and if not treated fast enough can lead to death.
Dr. Testosterone stresses that this is only the case when misused. But compared to other drugs used in the sport – the cost for accidentally overdosing can be swift and deadly.
“Diuretics are an instant danger and can kill you right away,” Dr. Testosterone states in his interview. Other PEDs can have long term health effects but very few can lead to sudden major health consequences like diuretics. The only other drug with that kind of sudden danger is insulin.
So how prevalent is diuretic use in the sport. Is it a “mandatory” aspect for athletes to achieve the quality of physique we are familiar with on stage? Dr. Testosterone flip flops on this question for a moment – then seems to ultimately say that, as it stands right now, they seem to be a required aspect of bodybuilding contest prep.
“When you want to have ripped glutes, you know, this is the final touch. The ripped glutes. To be shredded,” Dr. Testosterone states in our interview. He continues:
“Because the Christmas tree, the hams, and the pecs are striated even four weeks out. But the glutes, which is what they see from the rear, you know? And they judge the conditioning out of this. I guess, they [diuretics] are mandatory. It depends on how you use them.”
You can watch Dr. Tesosterone go into full detail about diuretics in bodybuilding by watching our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Conor McGregor Responds After Altercation With Machine Gun Kelly
Conor McGregor and Machine Gun Kelly get into altercation in Brooklyn.
Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor got into an altercation with recording artist Machine Gun Kelly at this past Sunday’s VMAs at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
These days is seems like combat sports is crossing over with every walk of life. Be it video game streamers, actors, athletes from other sports, social media stars, and musicians, it’s clear that everyone wants in on the fight game these days.
Usually it’s those outside of the combat sports world that want to get involved in the game. But sometimes the opposite is true.
There is no doubt that former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor is a crossover star. McGregor has wowed audiences across the globe with not only his fight prowess but his polarizing actions outside of the ring and cage. McGregor had the kind of personality that can prove to be alluring for fans hungry for a no filter approach to the game. Others who put more weight on integrity and honor however have come to find McGregor to be a nuisance.
After what happened the other night at the VMAs it’s clear that recording artist Machine Gun Kelly falls into the latter camp.
Altercation at the VMAs
While attending the VMA red carpet, Conor McGregor crossed paths with MGK accompanied by girlfriend Megan Fox. When McGregor crossed paths with MGK words were exchanged. After trading words, MGK allegedly pushed McGregor who tried to return in kind. The two were quickly separated after the altercation.
Conor McGregor also toss a drink at Machine Gun Kelly. One can only imagine the glass was filled with a certain Irish whiskey.
Conor McGregor throws a drink at MGK on the red carpet (via ig:laurademytrk) pic.twitter.com/H0naCNbMta
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 13, 2021
Since news broke of the incident, Conor McGregor was quick to take control the narrative of the event. ET got a quick interview with McGregor who told his side of the story.
It seems that these days Conor McGregor is finding himself in as many altercations outside the ring and cage as much as inside.
What is your take on this altercation?
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Managing Editor at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.
William Bonac Looks Stage Ready at Guest Posing 2 Weeks Out
William Bonac looks to be in great condition ahead of the 2021 Arnold Classic.
With just a couple weeks to go before the Arnold Classic, William Bonac has taken to the stage to reveal his physique at a guest posing. The veteran bodybuilder appeared to be in top form ahead of the show and could certainly be a front runner to win. That said, he’ll have plenty of competition who will look to ensure he doesn’t make it to the Olympia stage.
It can be rare for some of the top bodybuilders to reveal their physiques ahead of a big show. The rationale is that they don’t want the competition to get a glimpse of what they’re bringing to the table. That said, it appears that William Bonac has no such qualms.
William Bonac has put his newly attained physique on full display at a recent guest posing. The veteran bodybuilder has been training with Abdullah Alotaibi, famed trainer to the likes of 2019 Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry. Since then Bonac has made some solid improvements and it showed in his recent appearance.
The guest posing featured William Bonac dressing up as the Joker before revealing his incredible physique. Bonac looked heavily muscled and well conditioned. There is no doubt that he is certainly a front runner to win the Arnold Classic.
If William Bonac is able to fine tune his physique even more ahead of the Arnold Classic, there’s no doubt he’s a shoe in to win. Bonac may have some tough competition at the Arnold Classic, but with this kind of condition he could surely come out on top.
What do you think of William Bonac and his physique ahead of the Arnold Classic?
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Vitor Belfort Calls Out Jake Paul: ‘You’re Gonna Meet Your Dad At Triller’
Vitor Belfort did not waste time calling out Jake Paul.
It seems as though fighters are going to begin calling out the Paul brothers more and more moving forward. Is this for a pay day? Do fighters not like them? Either way, Vitor Belfort has become the lates to call out Jake Paul.
On Saturday night, Belfort knocked out 58-year-old Evander Holyfield in the first round at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. After picking up a victory over Holyfield, who was stepping in to replace Oscar de la Hoya, Belfort did not was time calling out the YouTube star turned boxer for a $30 million fight.
“Jake, you’re a bitch. You’re gonna meet your dad at Triller. Don’t run away. I got $30 million. Winner take it all. You cannot run from that, man. You’re going to be running from me like crazy but now, you’re on the corner, man. How are you gonna refuse to fight me? You’re gonna look bad, man. You’re gonna look like a coward. You cannot be a coward. You got my respect. Come fight me,” Belfort said in an Instagram post.
Vitor Belfort has previously accused Jake Paul of ducking fights. Paul is currently 4-0 since he began boxing with victories over former NBA player Nate Robinson and MMA fighter Ben Askren. After deleting Askren, Paul signed with Showtime Boxing and quickly setup a bout with former UCF Champion Tyron Woodley. In the end, Paul was named the winner by decision.
At age 44, Belfort has been able to retain his quick hands and ability. If this fight were to happen, it would likely be Paul’s most difficult since he began venturing into the boxing world.
This is not the first time that Paul has been linked to other fighters. Belfort now joins the likes of Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis. Belfort also called out Canelo Alvarez for a price tag of $40 million.
This will be an interesting storyline to keep an eye on moving forward. Vitor Belfort has made first contact and now it is up to Jake Paul to decide whether or not to respond.
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2021 Olympia – Witness History
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Iain Valliere On The Risk Vs Reward Of Competing In The Arnold Classic & Olympia Back To Back
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Iain Valliere explains why he is doing the Arnold Classic right before the Mr. Olympia – even though he has already qualified.
Iain Valliere has become a big part of the bodybuilding conversation in 2021. He’s had near back to back wins at the Tampa Pro and the Texas Pro. This earned him qualification to the Mr. Olympia. It’s also notable as he knocked out powerhouse Steve Kuclo at the Texas Pro. Despite having already qualified for the Mr. Olympia, Valliere is still set to compete at the Arnold Classic before facing off for the Sandow trophy. Why? In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Iain Valliere explains why he wants to compete in both the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia.
Typically, when a pro bodybuilder earns Olympia qualification for the year – they stop competing and focus solely on the Olympia competition. This is normally done to preserve all energy on being as perfect as possible for the biggest competition of the year. Iain Valliere is bucking this trend. He’s already competed at the Texas Pro after qualifying for Olympia previously at the Tampa Pro this year. Not only that – but he’s still set to compete at the Arnold Classic.
Competing in many shows within one year – especially close to the Mr. Olympia can be a huge risk. This is for a variety of reasons. Athletes can burn out. They can get thrown off mentally by placing low in a show just before the Olympia. They can also have their physique and conditioning timing thrown off by focusing on one show – only to be a few days off with their conditioning by the time they hit the Olympia weekend.
During our conversation with Iain Valliere, we asked him to explain why he decided to do the Arnold Classic. Did he consider skipping the show to focus solely on the Mr. Olympia? Iain Valliere is not oblivious to the importance of this decision – and he certainly considered skipping the Arnold Classic to focus on Olympia. Ultimately, he decided to stick the course.
“It was a discussion especially after winning Texas it’s like, you know, I knew my stock was high,” Iain Valliere stated in our interview. He continued:
“And I knew that I had a lot of moment going into the Olympia. Basically the last two shows of the season I had won… But at the end of the day I know that I get better as shows go on. I think Tampa right to Texas one week apart is indicative of that.”
There’s a risk vs reward aspect to competing at competitions so close to each other. It seems Iain Valliere is confident that this will actually help him stay focused and improve rather than throw him off. If it works out – we might see the best version of Valliere step onto the stage.
In fact, he believes the Arnold Classic being closer to the Olympia is better than it’s typical dates. For those looking to compete at the Olympia, the Arnold Classic falls right in off season. This, Valliere argues, is more damaging to prep than if the competitions were close together as they are this year.
You can watch Iain Valliere go into even more detail about his recent string of victories and his plans for the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Tito Ortiz: Bodybuilders On Steroids Look Like “Skinny Broken Down Old Men” By Age 60
Tito Ortiz believes steroids should not be allowed in bodybuilding or any other sport.
Bodybuilding often gets criticized in the mainstream media for steroid use and lack of testing in the sport. Yet it’s important to note that other sports have their own problems with steroids – even with testing. MMA in particular has various federations that drug test their athletes – and there have been multiple times where an athlete has failed. The sad truth is that many athletes across all sports find ways to game the system. That’s why when we spoke with UFC Hall Of Famer Tito Ortiz, we wanted to get his opinion on drug testing in not only bodybuilding but sports overall. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Tito Ortiz explains why he thinks steroids have no place in any sports including bodybuilding.
Tito Ortiz is a powerhouse name in the MMA world. He is best known for his time in the UFC, where he is a former Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000 to September 26, 2003. Ortiz was one of the MMA’s early stars and ultimately became the biggest pay-per-view draw of 2006 for his fights with Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin, and Ken Shamrock.
We asked Tito Ortiz if he felt steroids and other performance enhancing drugs had a place in MMA and other sports. Without deliberation, Ortiz made it clear he was against steroids and PEDs in any sport. He finds it to give athletes a disadvantage and ultimately a health risk that isn’t worth it.
It might be easier to hold that opinion for a sport like MMA – where strength is a major factor in the competition. If you use PEDs to become stronger than someone in a fight, that can certainly be seen as unfair. But what about bodybuilding? A sport that is about the judgement of a physique and not a face off of physical ability. Does Ortiz draw a line for certain sports and not others?
We use an example here of testosterone. If a bodybuilder is naturally testosterone deficient compared to another – it could perhaps be considered more fair to allow PEDs so that the athlete can get an even chance against a genetically gifted bodybuilder. Tito Ortiz doesn’t agree. He thinks that an athlete needs to be aware of what they are getting into when they dedicate their life into a sport. If a bodybuilder cannot step up and try to fill that gap without the use of drugs – perhaps that’s just their lot in life.
Tito Ortiz further explains the kinds of risks that bodybuilders take when they decide to use PEDs and steroids to enhance their physique. He thinks there is a risk of young people watching bodybuilding or any other sport and idolizing steroids. That risk is not seeing the long game. They only look at the big bodybuilders or the powerful athletes. They don’t see the aftermath in their later years. Ortiz goes on to say that most bodybuilders who use PEDs in their prime look like “skinny broken down old men” by the time they hit sixty.
Do you agree with Tito Ortiz’s take on bodybuilding and steroids? Watch his full comments in our GI Exclusive interview segment above and let us know your thoughts!