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Phil Heath Fact Checks Gunter Schlierkamp’s Comments In Generation Iron Interview
Phil Heath responds in reaction to Gunter Schlierkamp’s recent statements in Generation Iron interview.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been releasing GI Exclusive interview segments from our conversation with Gunter Schlierkamp. Known for his mass monster size in his heyday, Schlierkamp is an iconic veteran bodybuilder who competed primarily in the 90s and early 2000s. In our latest released segment, Schlierkamp shares his thoughts on Phil Heath’s physique and reign as Mr. Olympia. The comments caught Heath’s attention – and Phil Heath promptly responded by fact checking Schlierkamp’s comments via Instagram.
Phil Heath is one of the most successful pro bodybuilders in the history of the sport. He’s earned seven Mr. Olympia championship titles – matching Arnold Schwarzenegger and only one behind the world record holders Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney. Despite this, he received criticism in his later years, namely 2017-2020 due to his relaxed stomach. By 2018, he fell to second at the Mr. Olympia. Upon returning in 2020, he placed 3rd.
In our GI Exclusive interview segment, Gunter Schlierkamp praised Phil Heath’s physique but felt that he ultimately tried to put on too much mass in his later career. Schlierkamp commented that, in general, bodybuilders need to not build mass beyond their frame. He believes that Heath made this very mistake – which led to his lower placings in 2018 and beyond. He also stated that he thought Kai Greene’s presence may have forced Heath’s hand to put on more muscle.
Phil Heath seems to have watched the interview himself and noticed some inconsistencies with Gunter Schlierkamp’s opinion. He decided to set the record straight by commenting on Instagram:
“The sad part is that Gunter isn’t speaking real here. I weighted LESS from 2014-2020 than my heaviest in 2013 so this only illustrates the LACK of KNOWLEDGE, while disregarding the fact I was injured throughout 2014-2020 only to have surgery beginning after 2017 win. If people really put some thought into what I am saying they’d soon realize that everyone having their entitled opinion is not telling it truly how things transpired. I cannot wait to disclose ore once my podcast is launched!”
Phil Heath makes a great point here. According to his comment, he weight his most during his prime years. He also points out that he had been suffering injury as early as 2014. This injury, which seems to be referencing his hernia issues and eventual surgery, has been the main element in his struggles 2017 to the present.
Gunter Schlierkamp, of course, was responding to our question on the fly. He likely didn’t have all the facts other than the general sense of what he witnessed as a fan of the sport. Schlierkamp earlier in our interview admitted to not being deeply connected to bodybuilding via social media. Schlierkamp’s response is most likely what he honestly believed in regards to Phil Heath. This seems to be the reason why Heath wanted to set the record straight.
Phil Heath also makes quick mention to his own personal podcast. While it is not launched yet, it seems that the seven time Mr. Olympia champion is in the process of hosting and distributing his own podcast talk show. From his comments here, it seems that Heath will be sharing detailed and honest info about his career and some behind-the-scenes insights into bodybuilding.
You can watch our GI Exclusive interview segment with Gunter Schlierkamp and his thoughts on Phil Heath below. But certainly make sure to read and keep in mind Phil Heath’s side of the story as well.
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“Meet the Olympians: Red Carpet Event” To Be Held This Weekend in Orlando
The “Meet the Olympians: Red Carpet Event” will be held this weekend in Orlando.
The 2021 Mr. Olympia will take place from Oct. 7-11 in Orlando. This weekend, some of the top bodybuilders in the world will gather for a different event for a great cause. Ed and Betty Pariso will promote an event called “Meet the Olympians: Red Carpet Event” beginning on Friday.
This will be a two-day event that will take place on Friday and Saturday at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Phil Heath and Flex Lewis will highlight the list of competitors set to make an appearance. Heath is one of the best bodybuilders of all-time. He totaled seven-straight victories at Mr. Olympia from 2011-2017. He returned to the competition last year where he finished third. Lewis is the king of the Men’s 212 division, where he has total seven 212 Olympia wins during his run. Fans are still eagerly waiting for his Men’s Open debut – which was delayed due to an injury last year.
Breon Ansley and Cydney Gillon are also scheduled to appear. Ansley exploded onto the scene in 2018 by winning the inaugural Arnold Classic Physique title. Later in the season, he added his second-straight Olympia Classic Physique victory. Gillon is one of the top female competitors earning wins at Figure Olympia at the 2018 IFBB Olympia and the Arnold Classic 2019 Figure International.
Other competitors set to appear include Natalia Coehlo, Raymont Edmonds, George Dabull Peterson, Derek Lunsford, Sheronica Henton, Lauren Dannenmiller, Lee Labrada, Hunter Labrada, Casey Marshall, and Terrance Ruffin. Former IFBB Pro Bob Cicherillo will host the event.
Ed and Betty Pariso will promote this event. Betty is a former IFBB Pro who has victories at events such as the 2001 Jan Tana Pro Classic and 2009 IFBB Tampa Bay Pro. This event will promote their charity, “The Ed & Betty Pariso Cancer Charity.”
Ed was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma cancer when masses were found in his lower abdomen and pelvic area in February 2017. After a surgery that spanned over 10 hours, the two large masses were successfully removed. Today, Ed and Betty have made it their goal to help whoever is in need and struggling with this horrible disease.
The Pariso’s have promoted and held many events over the years. Along with partners, such as Bodybuilding.com, Ed and Betty have become known for their shows that attract some of the top athletes in the world. Their goal is to help families dealing with cancer put it aside for an exciting day at a special event.
This weekend, Orlando will be the place to be to see some of the top competitors in the world. They will begin arriving at 3 pm on Friday an 11 am on Saturday. This is a chance for fans to meet some of their favorite athletes in the sport while contributing to a great cause.
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Gunter Schlierkamp: Phil Heath’s Biggest Mistake That Ended His Olympia Reign
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Gunter Schlierkamp recounts the key advice he gave a young Phil Heath and how not following it led to his late stage downfall.
Genetically, some bodybuilders have bigger frames and some have smaller frames. Gunter Schlierkamp was a tall and wide-framed bodybuilder. It’s what allowed him to successfully carry such intense mass monster size. Phil Heath, on the other hand, is a small-framed bodybuilder. He’s shorter and simply doesn’t have the build to put on Ronnie Coleman kind of weight. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Gunter Schlierkamp reflects on advice he once gave Phil Heath about building muscle to fit your frame.
While discussing his picks for the best bodybuilders of all time, Gunter Schlierkamp mentions Phil Heath. He put’s him firmly at number six on his list behind the likes of Ronnie Coleman, Lee Haney, and Jay Cutler. But as Schlierkamp reflects on Phil Heath, he becomes excited and frustrated at the same time.
Gunter Schlierkamp recounts the very first time he ever saw Phil Heath. It was before he went pro and was training to compete and earn his pro card. Schlierkamp saw Heath from afar and was astounded. His jaw dropped. He was looking at a bodybuilder with one of the most impressive physiques he had ever seen. Schlierkamp made a point to meet Phil Heath and see him up close.
Gunter Schlierkamp urged Phil Heath to compete right away. He could win instantly and become a pro bodybuilder. Heath was playing the long game. He wanted to wait another year to really perfect his physique. Ultimately, Phil Heath did earn his pro card and the rest his history.
But Gunter Schlierkamp also remembers a piece of advice he gave Phil Heath during those early years. He told him to always remember to not “overload his frame.” By that, Schlierkamp was talking about how much muscle mass to put on to fit your genetic size. Schlierkamp believes it is all too common in the modern era of bodybuilding for athletes to chase size beyond their frame. At the end of the day, your genetic frame cannot change. It’s no use fighting against it. If you “overload” the frame, you’ll look blocky and less pleasing.
This is the exact mistake that Gunter Schlierkamp saw Phil Heath make later in his career. There’s no denying that Heath had a fantastic run and deserved all seven of his Mr. Olympia titles. That’s no easy feat. He’ll go down in history for that. But Schlierkamp believes there could have been more victories in his future.
Unfortunately, Phil Heath started adding on more size and “overloaded” his frame. He believes that is in part what caused the distended stomach issues in his later career. Schlierkamp can’t help but understand why Phil Heath eventually fell into this trap. Kai Greene rose up in the ranks with a bigger frame and much more muscle mass. He was the direct threat and rival to Heath. This kind of pressure most likely caused Heath to try and up his game and increase size.
Phil Heath is a bodybuilder who had a fantastic run and will certainly be considered a legend etched forever in bodybuilding history. But other bodybuilders who overload their frame might not have that kind of success. That’s why Gunter Schlierkamp wants to share his advice with everyone watching – consider your frame when building muscle mass. Don’t fall into the trap of mass monster obsession.
You can watch Gunter Schlierkamp’s full comments in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Does Eddie Hall Punch as Hard as UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou?
Is Eddie Hall as powerful as Francis Ngannou?
Eddie Hall tests his might against Francis Ngannou. Well, not exactly. Hall took up the challenge to hit a punch machine that records the strength of the strike. The name of the machine is the PowerKube, measuring the strength of all those who take up the challenge.
With his big fight against Hafthor Bjornsson steadily approaching, Eddie Hall has been itching with anticipation to settle the score with his old rival. As such Hall has pulled out all the stops in his training. That includes testing his strength against the PowerKube, a machine designed to measure the impact of strikes. With his boxing match on the horizon, Hall decided to test his punching power.
Eddie Hall was especially excited to test his strength against the UFC heavyweight champion’s.
Francis Ngannou, currently the baddest man on the planet, tested his strength against the PowerKube previously. The UFC champion is known for his devastating knockout power. So it’s not surprising that Ngannou holds the record at 129,000 units (by the PowerKube’s measurement system).
Ahead of his attempt, Eddie Hall gave his thoughts on Francis Ngannou.
“I’ve seen the video of him, he’s an absolute monster,” said Hall. “He’s about 6-foot-6, 260lb bodyweight, natural… He hit 129,000 units, and that is the world record as of now. That is the hardest hit on the planet.”
Massive Power
When it was time for the 2017 World’s Strongest Man to give it a go, Eddie Hall was able to land some powerful punches on the PowerKube. He would go on to land shots that measured upwards of 95,000 units. Hall even scored a shot just under 114,000 units as well. With that, Hall appeared very pleased with the numbers he was able to put up.
“That was a bit of fun,” said Hall. “10% off the world’s hardest punch, that we know of. I’m not saying Francis has 100% got the world’s hardest punch, but I think he’s up there. He’s got the recorded world’s hardest punch, so that’s all we’ve got to go by, and I’m 10% off it, and I think I can improve on that, coming in fresh.
“I haven’t got the technique that Francis has at all, so I came and took 50, 60 shots to get warmed up and get that caliber, get that swing, get the accuracy. So now that I know what I’m doing, I think I could come back and smash that, but obviously words are cheap, get it done.”
To see the full video of the challenge, click here.
It’s clear Eddie Hall is carrying some pretty serious power in his hands. Despite that, he’ll still need skill to land the shots on Hafthor Bjornsson.
Are you impressed by the punching power of Eddie Hall versus that of Francis Ngannou?
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Nicolas Vullioud Retires From Professional Bodybuilding
Nicolas Vullioud has decided to hang it up and retire from competition.
A pretty shocking turn of events has occurred. The young Swiss IFBB Pro Nicolas Vullioud has decided to retire from bodybuilding competition.
It comes as a pretty shocking revelation when you consider how young Nicolas Vullioud is. At only 30 years of age, it’s fair to say that Vullioud is just entering his prime years. With so much potential and a truly impressive physique, many have been left scratching their heads as to reason behind his sudden retirement.
While he may have taken 11th at the 2018 Olympia in the 212 Division, Nicolas Vullioud showed tremendous promise. He hasn’t competed since 2018. He had plans to compete once again but the global health crisis put a stop to that.
Why Did Vullioud Retire?
Well Nicolas Vullioud decided to go out on his own terms and he gave his reasoning in a recent Instagram post.
I RETIRE
A lot of people asked me what were my future goals and competitions. And I actually took the decision not to compete anymore.
It’s a tough decision, because I close a book, 10 years of my life. There’s a lot of nostalgia. But since my last competition in 2018, Mister Olympia, a lot of things changed in my life. I started to have a different mindset and I took almost two years to reevaluate everything I was doing. I lost a bit the fire that I had during the previous years. And I’m convinced at 100% that I have to stop. Even for my last prep in 2020 (cancelled due to the situation with the virus), I wasn’t sure about it. I truly know my potential, but my desire to move forward is higher. And I feel I need this change.
Once you have a doubt, even if it’s only 1%, you can not compete and pretend doing Olympia. You have to be a machine. I know what it takes to be at the highest level in the world. You have to be ready on every aspect.
I also took that decision for my own longevity. We all know we put the body under pressure. Today I have a different vision about my life. And I want to achieve different things apart bodybuilding. And I have way more to offer to people than my physique. Sharing values, knowledge, experience, this is my goal. I still don’t know how exactly I’m going to do but I have time to think about it.
Of course the main protagonists concerned by my decision, know my wish. And that’s why I want to say thank you to @mhpstrongusa and @tb.jpc. And an immense thanks to @ptuor . Our collaboration as coach/athlete is maybe over, but our friendship is eternal. And I will never thank you enough for your work, friendship, professionalism and kindness. I’m proud to know someone like you. And I believe in loyalty, because you’re the most loyal person I ever met. You’re the brother I always wanted to have in my life.
This is just a new step in my life. And new opportunites will come. And I will keep sharing with you guys my passion, my love for this sport. And I really want to say thank you to all of you. Some of you follow me since my first competition. And it means a lot to me.
Life just keeps going
Love you all,
THE SWISSPOCKETKNIFE
It’s clear that Nicolas Vullioud has a plan for his future. With his extensive bodybuilding knowledge and experience, Vullioud will make a very impressive high level coach.
It will be interesting to see where Nicolas Vullioud will go from here.
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Get Ready For Pro Bodybuilders Roelly Winklaar vs Nick Walker at The 2021 Arnold Classic!
IFBB Pro Bodybuilders, Roelly Winklaar and Nick Walker will face off at the 2021 Arnold Classic USA.
It looks like fans will be in for quite the show at this year’s 2021 Arnold Classic. While many expected to see IFBB Pro bodybuilder Roelly Winklaar at the show, it appears that the 2021 NY Pro Men’s Open Champion, Nick Walker will be joining him on stage on September 25th-26th in Columbus, Ohio. The men’s open list list now has grown to 14 competitors.
The news broke on the official Arnold Sports Festival Instagram page, hyping up the show. Below is the current list of the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Lineup at the 2021 Arnold Classic.
2021 Arnold Classic Competitor List
Men’s Open Bodybuilding Lineup
Lionel Beyeke
William Bonac
Maxx Charles
Seung Chul Lee
Mokhamed El Eman
Steve Kuclo
Cedric McMillan
Hassan Mostafa
Sergio Oliva Jr.
Justin Rodriguez
Iain Valliere
Akim Williams
Roelly Winklaar
Nick Walker
This comes as a very surprising turn of events, especially when you consider Nick Walker and his current position. Walker has already qualified for the Olympia with his win at the New York Pro. That said, it appears that Walker wants to challenge himself, which should come as no surprise.
Nick Walker recently spoke to Generation Iron about his sudden rise in the men’s open bodybuilding division and being called the next Dorian Yates. Nick Walker already qualified for the 2021 Olympia earlier this year and has confirmed that he was planning to focus on his Olympia debut. Here is the news from Arnold Classic.
BREAKING NEWS! The 2021 Arnold Classic just got a LOT bigger and the Men’s Open Bodybuilding lineup much deeper! Fan favorite Roelly Winklaar and rising star Nick Walker will take the stage when the #arnoldclassic returns to Columbus, OH on September 25th, with Walker making his Arnold debut.
Tickets on sale Thursday!
Roelly Winklaar’s Profile
Roelly Winklaar, the “Dutch Beast,” was born and raised in Curaçao, an island in the Dutch Caribbean. He and his brother were huge fans of bodybuilding growing up and would often watch and later participate in amateur competitions. However, all that changed after a near-fatal car accident in 2004. Winklaar had a sudden epiphany that he was wasting his life in amateur competitions and that his true calling was to be a professional bodybuilder.
He began his journey to IFBB pro status by moving to mainland Netherlands, where he sought out the best possible bodybuilding training. He began training with former bodybuilder Sibil Peeters, known as “Grandma” and “the trainer from Hell” because of her demanding and intensely physical method of bodybuilding training well documented in the award winning film, Generation Iron. In 2009, Winklaar finally succeeded in going pro after winning the NPC Arnold Amateur Championships. He later established himself as a rising star after his victory at the 2010 IFBB New York Pro competition. Winklaar is known by many to have the best arms in bodybuilding today.
A New Rivalry is Born
Nick Walker has pushed himself like this in the past. After turning pro, Walker wasted no time making an impact at his first show almost immediately. Walker showed significant improvement after placing fourth at the 2020 Chicago Pro. Walker’s willingness to improve and throw himself into the fire at the 2021 NY Pro allowed him win a qualification to the 2021 Olympia. He is one step closer to achieving his goal of becoming an Arnold Classic champion and one step way from the Olympia stage. Walker now has done what it takes to improve and put himself in position to face off against Roelly Winklaar.
Roelly Winklaar on the other hand is looking to get back on track. After missing the entire 2020 season, Winklaar is looking to make up for lost time. With his sights set fully on earning his spot at the 2021 Olympia, Roelly Winklaar will now have his work cut out for him as he trains in Kuwait.
Nick Walker is looking very impressive as he continues his bodybuilding journey. That said, Roelly Winklaar is no slouch and is looking just as impressive heading into the 2021 Arnold Classic against competitors like William Bonac, Cedric McMillan and Akim Williams.
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George Farah Answers: Are Fillers In Supplements Damaging Our Bodies?
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George Farah talks about switching to all natural ingredients and the potential dangers in supplement fillers.
George Farah has been a bodybuilder and trainer in the industry for a very long time now. With that amount of time and talent, he’s garnered a lot of respect from multiple generations of bodybuilders and fans. That’s why now, later in his life, he’s putting effort into his own supplement company with the hopes of changing out people view supplementation in bodybuilding. More specifically, he wants to get the message out there – stop allowing for filler in the supplements you buy. In our latest GI Exclusive, George Farah goes into detail about how filler in supplements might be affecting our bodies.
A year ago, we spoke with George Farah about his battle with cancer and eventual recovery. It was a moment that changed his life in more ways than one. A big factor that changed was how he viewed health and fitness. Farah had been a bodybuilder and later a guru for many decades of his life. His goal was to always help build and sculpt fantastic physiques. But that could come with potential health sacrifices. It seemed that Farah was starting to reconsider which sacrifices were worth it.
Fast forward to today and George Farah is still going strong with his new line of thinking. To go along with that new line of thinking, he started his own line of supplements. Surely he wants to make a successful business – but his inspiration was to help change the direction of supplements as a whole.
A big part of George Farah’s life change was determining what is healthy and what is not when it comes to consuming things into our body. Everyday ingredients like non-natural sugars could have very long term consequences on health. Many of us know sugar and corn starch is bad for us – but we consume it anyway. Part of the reason behind this is because these ingredients are in everything. Our society is built around convenience which comes with some not-so-healthy ingredients.
This is amplified when it comes to bodybuilding. Bodybuilders not only need to eat food to build muscle, they need to take a wide variety of supplement products to give them an edge towards success. But what exactly is in the supplements athletes consume?
There are certainly companies that provide healthy ingredients in their products. But for every good company there are three more bad ones just trying to cut costs and make money. Not all consumers do the research before buying. This is mostly because they believe the FDA would make sure all companies are playing by the rules.
But the rules keep changing every single year. And new substances are discovered that do not always catch wind in regulations until long after they are used by supplement companies. Once the FDA catches up, companies are already onto the next innovation. Again, this isn’t all companies – but certainly many are trying to focus on profits before anything else.
That’s where filler comes in. George Farah describes filler as a selection of compounds used to “fill” the supplement tub and give you your money’s worth. At their best, filler provide nothing to your body but make you feel like you’re consuming more. At their worst, they could potentially be harming our bodies.
The problem is there are not enough studies to really figure out what goes into filler and how it affects individuals over the long term. It’s almost impossible to keep up. With so many variables at play – it stays a consistent blind spot in the supplement world.
That’s why George Farah plays it safe, he only consumes supplements with all natural ingredients. It’s also what he focuses on for his own product line. He hopes that he can change the relationship bodybuilders have with supplements. As Farah has stated before, he believes that many extreme measures bodybuilders take today are unnecessary. That without them, and maybe a little extra hard work, the same results can be accomplished.
You can watch George Farah go into full detail about filler in supplements by watching our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Victor Martinez: “I Don’t Trust Government. Period.”
Victor Martinez talks about living a year in a pandemic, if restrictions were effective or fair, and whether or not he trusts the new vaccines. The past year was a complicated and hard time for many people during the pandemic. This is true for nearly all walks of life – including the world of bodybuilding….
Is Kai Greene Challenging Phil Heath In Recent Tweet?
Kai Greene could be interested in a return to competition against a long-time rival.
Kai Greene has been active on social media in recent weeks. If Greene is interested in a return, he could have a plan for an event or perhaps a rematch. He took to Twitter on Wednesday to send out what could be a challenge to longtime rival Phil Heath.
Greene has not been shy about showing off his build — even weighing over 300 pounds. On Monday, Greene gave a physique update on Instagram where he is looking as shredded as ever while weighing 317 pounds. If there was a reason for the recent training and string of action on Instagram, it could have been revealed.
PHIL VS KAI
— Kai Greene (@KaiGreene) June 30, 2021
This would give Greene some extra motivation when training. A competition between the likes of Greene and Heath would certainly bring some excitement. The two rivals are both inactive but this could lure them out of retirement.
Fans have long begged for Kai Greene to return to the stage – though every year is let down with his absence. Phil Heath has also been showing off his latest training and physique in recent videos – which have given fans a reason to speculate that he will be competing soon. Follow that up with Kai Greene’s recent photos and cryptic tweet – and the stars seem to be aligning for a rematch.
Of course, Kai Greene has also teased fans for fun in years past – so this could be no different. Just a fun way to get people excited. At this moment, we have no way of knowing. Could this be the year that Kai Greene returns to the stage?
A Brief Look Back at the Kai Greene Vs Phil Heath Rivalry
The rivalry between Greene and Heath was one of the most intriguing storylines over the last decade. It was first documented during the film ‘Generation Iron’ back in 2013 and continued to be the highlight of man Mr. Olympias that followed. While Greene is one of the best bodybuilders of his generation, he has always had difficulty beating out Heath.
Greene has not competed since 2016 after winning the Arnold Classic. This was his third victory at this event in his career. Greene was given a special invitation to compete in the 2017 Mr. Olympia but declined. This is a competition that Greene placed second in three times from 2012-2014. Who did Greene lose to? None other than Heath.
Heath put together a string of seven-straight Mr. Olympia victories from 2011-2017. He entered bodybuilding in 2002 and got his first big break in 2005 when he won the overall title at the National Physique Committee. This allowed him to compete as an IFBB professional and he went onto win the first two events of in the following year.
In 2007, Heath qualified for the Mr. Olympia after finishing fifth at the Arnold Classic. He declined the invitation but there were big things ahead for Heath. Over the next three Mr. Olympia competitions, Heath finished third in 2008, fifth in 2009, and second in 2010 before rattling off seven wins in a row. Heath would see his streak end in 2018 when he finished second to Shaun Roden.
Heath is one of the best of all-time. During his prime, Heath was difficult to knock off the pedestal. Finishing second at Mr. Olympia three times has to be something that weighs on the mind of Greene. It is unknown if anything is in the works but Greene might have just showed his hand in regards to a competition. Heath has not responded but this is a storyline to keep a close eye on moving forward.
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Sylvester Stallone Shows Off Massive Arms at 74 Years Old
Age is just a number for Sylvester Stallone and he is proving that by showing off his huge arms on Instagram.
Is Sylvester Stallone using fake weights? Have they been legitimate? One thing we do know is that whatever he has been doing — it seems to be working. In his latest Instagram post, Sylvester Stallone shows off the results of his hard work with a photo of his massive arms.
Over the last month, there have been discussions and rumors going around that Stallone might be training with fake weights. These speculations came to light thanks to an Instagram video that was posted back on June 7.
Stallone was videotaped lifting himself up from the ground while holding two 45lb plates. There is belief that this video was made for publicity. If that is the case, then it was done successfully since the video has been viewed 4.9 million times. Since then, the Hollywood star has taken to the social media site to show off some progress to his 13.3 million followers.
Most recently, the 74-year-old Stallone showed off his massive arms after a gym session that he did not want to participate in.
“Went to damn the gym today when I didn’t want to. But, Doing things when you do NOT want to , I found an extremely important key to success. Plus, I have to get ready to start doing some old school ACTION!”
For nearly 50 years now, Stallone has been an inspiration to those wanting to improve their lifestyle and build. He is continuing to do so by preaching keys to success, especially when it comes to the gym.
Stallone has been known for his impressive physique. He burst onto the scene in 1976 after the release of “Rocky.” Stallone went onto star in five movies within the series. In the midst of the craze surrounding Stallone as Rocky Balboa, he continue to show off his carved exterior during “First Blood” as John Rambo.
Stallone is up there with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno when thinking of chiseled actors known for their build. Today, Stallone still features that rock-hard upper body and could be showing it off on the big screen soon enough.
In his Instagram post, Stallone mentions beginning to prepare for “some old school action.” It is unknown what he means by this but Stallone is part of three movies that are being released soon. We know that one is a voice role in the new “Suicide Squad.” Rumor has it that Rocky Balboa could be making a return, this time as a mentor. Nothing has been confirmed just yet.
Fake weight or no fake weights, there is no doubt that Stallone still hits the gym extremely hard. Stallone has shown that on Instagram and is on his way back to show it in movie theatres all around the world.
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