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Martyn Ford Reveals His Dream Fight Would Be Taking On The Rock
Martyn Ford recently explained why fighting The Rock would be a dream come true.
Martyn Ford is currently preparing to step in the ring against the Iranian Hulk. This is a fight that has been much anticipated and it will take place on April 2 at the O2 Arena in London. When preparing for a match, it sparks some thought on other opponents for certain fighters. For Ford, his dream match would take place against Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
After rumors came out that Ford wanted to fight The Rock, they were blown a bit out of proportion. In a recent Instagram post, The World’s Scariest Man cleared up his comments and explained what he meant when he said he would fight Johnson.
“?? you say one thing , and it kind of explodes ??.
I was asked, who would be your dream fight … there is only 1 for me, @therock for me he is an idol, a legend and what’s he has and is achieving inspires me daily.
Why fight him? Because it would be UNREAL to share a ring, and the hype would be insane … he’s an incredible athlete, a winner, a grinder … it would be one hell of a showcase.
Do I dislike him ??? HELL NO. Would I want to win …. HELL YES ??”
Martyn Ford made it clear that he does not have any disdain for The Rock. It is quite the opposite as Ford referred to the superstar as an idol. There are many times where two fighters step in the ring with great respect for one another and that would be the case here.
The Rock has experience and a background in many martial arts. He has been an incredible athlete since a very young age during his football days. After making a huge name for himself as one of the best WWE superstars of all-time, The Rock moved to the big screen. He is one of the top actors in Hollywood and continues to be a fitness icon.
It is extremely unlikely that this is a fight that would ever happen but all athletes have different dreams. For now, Ford will have to focus on fighting the Iranian Hulk in what is bound to be an exciting night of boxing.
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The Rock’s Trusted Transformation Diet & Workout Program Will Get You Shredded AF
The Rock has built one of the most muscular physiques in Hollywood!
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson regularly posts his workout videos and epic cheat meals on social media, but his diet and workout program has been a long-kept secret. It changes today.
The Rock is a force to be reckoned with in the bodybuilding, WWE, film, and tequila industries. Oh, and also, social media. God, how could we forget The Rock’s epic Instagram? Let me atone for my sins by taking a shot of Teremana.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors. Not to mention, I routinely add some spare change to his kitty with my generous drinking habits, but I digress.
It is no secret that The Rock is a long-time bodybuilding fan. Not only does he have a jacked physique, but he is also always looking at ways to contribute to the sport.
The Rock was last seen on the Mr. Olympia stage in 2016 when he conferred Phil Heath his sixth Sandow. At the same Olympia, Johnson was presented the “Man of the Century” award, a title specially created for him.
The Hollywood A-lister later announced his own bodybuilding show called “Athleticon.” Many experts speculate Johnson’s new show would overshadow the prestigious Mr. O.
As they say, “with great cash comes great business opportunities.” Or wait, did it have something to do with power and responsibility? Anyways, I hope you get our point.
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The Rock’s Transformation
Now that we are done with The Rock’s antiques, let us talk about his physique transformation. It would be safe to say that Johnson was nowhere as big during his wrestling days as he is now.
The Rock’s physique has improved immensely since his Hollywood debut in The Mummy Returns in 2001. He keeps getting better with every movie, both physique-wise and in his acting skills.
Johnson’s physique in Pain & Gain arguably made the most headlines. Lately, he has been in the news for his physique in the DC movie Black Adam.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson looks like a total beast in his upcoming movie. He could give pro bodybuilders a run for their money if he decided to compete in a show.
The Jumanji hero is one of the few A-listers who preach lifting heavy and eating right.
Unlike most of his peers in the film industry, Johnson stays in photoshoot-ready shape throughout the year. He does not take up roles where he has to put on body weight and sport a double chin.
The Rock has his fair share of haters. While some people like to credit Johnson’s wrestling genes for his jacked physique, others accuse him of juicing.
Interestingly, the WWE star found a critique in a rather unusual place. Dan Bilzerian recently stated that it is not healthy to be as big as The Rock. “The King of Instagram” was on fire and, without a doubt, raised some eyebrows in his latest podcast.
Must Read: Dan Bilzerian Says It Is “Not Healthy” To Be As Big As The Rock
The Rock Diet Program
Although The Rock is one of the hardest workers in the gym, he does not overlook the importance of eating right. No matter how hard you train, if you are not feeding your muscles the right nutrients, you will not achieve your desired results.
“Manipulating water, sodium, cardio but also having to push and pull real iron to have dense, dry, detailed muscle. It’s real science that takes months and months to dial it all in with my strength & conditioning coach @daverienzi who keeps a very watchful eye, constantly fine-tuning our strategy daily.” – The Rock on preparing for Black Adam
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Cheat Meals
If you follow Johnson on Instagram, you probably already know about his insane cheat meals. 12 pancakes with peanut butter and syrup, 6 cookies, a box of donuts, sushi, pasta, bagels, and a giant pizza.
Although he does not eat all of that in a single sitting, it would be safe to say Johnson’s cheat meals are nothing short of legendary.
Besides his cheat days, The Rock limits his processed food intake. He keeps all the high-calorie food at bay due to its high sugar and refined carb content.
Related: The Rock Shows Off His Epic Cheat Meal
The Rock Diet Plan
Dwayne Johnson follows a “go big or go home” approach when it comes to his diet. The Rock switches between two diet plans based on what his role demands.
He eats seven meals and up to 5,000 calories a day while preparing for physically demanding movies like Hercules and Black Adam. To put this into perspective, that is about twice the number of calories recommended for most men his age.
For his less intensive roles, he follows a five-meal diet program. So let’s get to what The Rock is cookin’.
Dwayne Johnson’s 5 Meal Diet Program:
Meal 1
Steak: 10 oz
Oatmeal: 2 cups
Egg whites: 3
Whole egg: 1
Watermelon juice: 1 glass
Meal 2
Chicken: 2 servings
Bell pepper: 2
Mushroom: 3 cups
Broccoli: 3 cups
Protein shake: 2 scoops
Meal 3
Salmon: 8 oz
Asparagus tips: 8
Whole eggs: 2
Rice medley: 2 cups
Broccoli: 3 cups
Meal 4
Steak: 10 oz
Baked potatoes: 3
Asparagus tips: 8
Orange juice: 1 glass
Meal 5
Casein protein: 20 grams
Egg whites: 10
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Dwayne Johnson‘s 7 Meal Diet Program:
Meal 1
Cod: 10 oz
Whole eggs: 2
Oatmeal: 2 cups
Meal 2
Cod: 8 oz
Sweet potato: 12 oz
Veggies: 1 cup
Meal 3
Chicken: 8 oz
White rice: 2 cups
Veggies: 1 cup
Meal 4
Cod: 8 oz
Rice: 2 cups
Veggies: 2 cups
Fish oil—122: 1 tbsp
Meal 5
Steak: 8 oz
Baked potato: 12 oz
Spinach salad: 1 serving
Meal 6
Cod: 10 oz
Rice: 2 cups
Salad: 1 serving
Meal 7
Casein protein: 30 grams
Egg-white omelet: 10
Veggies (onions, peppers, mushrooms): 1 cup
Omega-3 fish oil: 1 tbsp
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The Rock’s Post Workout Shake
So you thought Johnson does not gulp down a protein shake after his workout? What you are about to read will blow your mind.
The Rock consumes one of the most elaborate post-workout shakes we have ever seen. His post-workout shake could make Hercules proud. According to his Instagram, his post-workout smoothie contains:
65–70 grams of whey protein
1 apple
30 grams of carbohydrate powder
1 scoop of electrolyte powder
creatine
water
ice
We do not know about you, but we feel pretty full after reading about everything The Rock eats in a day. Also, Johnson’s diet program is not for someone with seven bucks in their pocket. If you know what we mean.
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The Rock Workout Program
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is no ordinary human. The guy travels with his personal gym. His “Iron Paradise” has state-of-the-art equipment with dedicated muscle group training sections.
The Rock probably has the sickest legs in the film industry. The slabs of meat and vascularity are unlike anything we have seen on a Hollywood A-lister.
The Rock starts his days with 30-60 minutes of cardio. He then eats his first meal, post which he starts his strength training routine.
Johnson begins his resistance training workouts with 30 minutes of stretching and warming up. The Rock spends more time getting ready for his workouts than most people spend working out.
Also Read: The Rock Shows Off Some Recent Incredible Leg Development
The Rock Workout Principles
Johnson’s training principles include:
1. High Resistance Training
The WWE star is a proponent of high-intensity training. He has trained with Mr. Olympia winning coach Hany Rambod and follows the typical bodybuilding training principles including muscle hypertrophy and advanced training principles like dropsets, intraset stretching, and supersets.
2. Go Heavy
The Rock is one of the few Hollywood stars who lift super heavy in the gym. Unlike most of his A-list peers, Johnson trains for more than aesthetics. He has the strength and endurance to back up his size.
But at the same time, if you are a Rock fan, this does not give you the green light to lift as heavy as you can without any regard for your form or safety.
Watch: Phil Heath Trains Arms With The Rock
The Rock Workout Plan
The Baywatch star follows a 6-day training split, focusing on different muscle groups each day. You will be using a plethora of equipment for The Rock’s training program, including kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, machines, and chains.
Without any further ado, here is what Johnson’s training routine looks like:
Day 1: Chest & Upper Body
Cardio: 30–60 minutes
Barbell bench press: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Incline dumbbell press: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Flat-bench dumbbell press: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Dumbbell fly: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
Incline hammer curl: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Chest dips: 4 sets to failure
Day 2: Legs
Cardio: 30–60 minutes
Walking lunge (with a barbell, chains, or dumbbells): 4 sets of 20-25 reps
Leg extension: 4 sets of 15-20 reps
Leg press: 4 sets of 25 reps
Hack squat: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Single-leg hack squat: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Romanian deadlift: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Hamstring curl: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Barbell squat: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Hip abduction machine: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Standing calf raise: 4 sets of 50-75 reps
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Day 3: Back & Traps
Cardio: 30–60 minutes
Pull-up: 4 sets to failure
Single-arm dumbbell row: 4 sets of 8–12 reps (each side)
Hammer strength double-arm row: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Lat pull-down: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Cable rows: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps (pyramid set)
Shoulder shrugs with dumbbells: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Back hyperextension: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Day 4: Shoulders & Upper Body
Cardio: 30–60 minutes
Shoulder Press: 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps (pyramid set)
Seated dumbbell shoulder press: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Standing dumbbell lateral fly: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Single-arm cable lateral raise: 4 sets of 8–12 reps (each side)
Reverse dumbbell fly: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Bent-over dumbbell lateral raise: 4 sets of 8–12 reps
Day 5: Legs
Cardio: 30–60 minutes
Walking lunges (with a barbell, chains, or dumbbells): 4 sets of 20-25 reps
Leg extension: 4 sets of 15-20 reps
Leg press: 4 sets of 25 reps
Hack squat: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Single-leg hack squat: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Romanian deadlift: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Hamstring curl: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Barbell squat: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Hip abduction machine: 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Standing calf raise: 4 sets of 50-75 reps
Day 6: Arms & Abs
Cardio: 30–60 minutes
Dumbbell curl: 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Hammer curl: 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Preacher curl: 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Tricep pushdown: 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Rope tricep overhead extension: 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Rope crunch: 4 sets of 20 reps
Russian twist: 4 sets of 20 reps
Hanging leg raise: 4 sets of 20 reps
Day 7: Rest Day
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The Rock Diet & Workout Program Notes
Dwayne Johnson is 6 foot 5 and 260 lbs of sheer muscle. If you are a beginner or even an intermediate lifter, following The Rock’s training program in its original form would not be a smart decision.
Pushing your body’s limits with Johnson’s training and diet program might sound like the perfect way of shocking your muscles into growing but biting off more than you can chew can put you out of the gym for weeks.
The Rock is built like a tank. If you have never followed an advanced training program before, you should work with a professional to help you ease into more serious training regimens.
Remember: The Rock’s physique is a combination of genetics, hard work, and access to the best food, training equipment, and a team of experts. So, use The Rock’s diet and workout program as a guideline instead of following it in its original form.
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Wrapping It Up
Adopting The Rock diet and workout program is not a matter of access as much as it is a matter of conviction. If you want to transform your physique for the better, get ready to sweat it out in the gym (and the kitchen) for the next six months.
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The Rock Gives Tour of His Iron Paradise Home Gym
The Rock gives a tour of his home gym The Iron Paradise.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently posted a tour of his Iron Paradise home gym. The popular actor has become well known for being an incredible athlete even into his 50s. That motivation to push his physique abs athleticism to the next level spawned the Iron Paradise.
The Rock has become well known for his massive muscle as well as his accomplishments on the screen. He’s become equally well known for his intense training in his home gym. Day after day, week after week The Rock trains with an incredible intensity, transforming his body constantly. It’s in the Iron Paradise that he built up his physique for the upcoming superhero film Black Adam.
Home Away From Home
While it may be a home gym, for The Rock it’s like a home away from home. From his recent posts on social media you can tell just how important the gym is to the actor.
THE IRON PARADISE
As millions and millions of you around the world understand.
This is who we are.
This is what we do.
Intensity, grit, drive, humility, gratitude, purpose & respect.
We succeed, we smile.
We fail, we learn.
We get better.
It’s more than just an iron bar.
LFG!!!
The Tour
The Rock recently posted a more in depth tour of the Iron Paradise gym. The video showcased the nooks, crannies, and other featured details of the gym. From the looks of it, the gym is as high level as any facility built for professional athletes.
Meet us in the #IRONPARADISE.
What do you think of The Rock and his Iron Paradise gym?
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The Rock Builds Up Traps in Late Night Training, Offers Motivational Guidance
The Rock builds his traps and motivation with it.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had a recent late night training session, building up his massive traps. But that wasn’t the only thing he was building up. The actor and powerhouse athlete also built up a nice piece of motivational writing that’s sure to get anyone riled up to seize the day.
The feeling of failure is certainly a nasty one indeed. Pushing yourself toward your goal can certainly be a difficult task, especially when the way appears murky. Setbacks can be the very thing that halts our progress or can be the spark that lights a flame of motivation. It’s all in how you perceive things. It’s the very message that The Rock is pushing in his latest post on social media.
Getting in a late night training session in his personal gym the Iron Palace, The Rock was steady at work building some muscle. The 49 year old actor has become known for his incredible physique. But that’s not the only thing the popular celebrity is known for these days.
It’s no secret that The Rock is passionate about something more than just building muscle. The popular actor has also shown a passion for motivational speeches. He believes that a disciplined mindset can forge the path to continued improvement in whatever venture one chooses.
The great thing about The Rock is that he’s not someone whose had it all. There was a time when the actor wasn’t raking in the dough and producing multimillion dollar films. In fact there was a time when he was completely broke with just a few dollars to his name. Since then he has worked hard, pushed himself and motivated a legion of fans with his own tale of hardship.
Traps and Motivation
In a recent Instagram post The Rock pushed through some late night training, building his massive traps. In the post he also added a bit about his story and did his best Tony Robbins giving some inspiring words about perseverance.
Midnight therapy in the IP after a long work day – my shrinks are the chains you hear bangin’ around
⛓??
In 1995, I earned my college degree in May and ready to go out and tackle the world.
By October, I was dead broke with $7 bucks in my pocket.
Got hit with a month of depression and by Thanksgiving,
I said “Fuck this ~ I’m broke as hell, but one day I won’t be” and I pulled myself out of the funk and got my ass to work.
These days I’m not broke, BUT I keep daily mental reminders all around me, as guidance and motivation.
May seem crazy, but it works for me.
I know it works for a lot of you too.
Have a productive day.
Are you motivated yet?
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Dan Bilzerian Says It Is “Not Healthy” To Be As Big As The Rock
Dan Bilzerian believes The Rock is not being genuine in his public life.
Dan Bilzerian is known for living an extravagant lifestyle that features a massive social media presence where he shows off his latest escapades. The “King of Instagram” has 32.8 million followers on the app where he is not shy about sharing his lifestyle and yes — that includes weight lifting. Recently, Bilzerian had some interesting opinions to share about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Bilzerian is interested in fitness and has kept himself in tremendous shape. He had some choice words to say about individuals entering their 50’s in terms of mass they are carrying. Bilzerian joined YouTuber Derek on More Plates More Dates to discuss the topic.
“It’s unhealthy to sustain that level of mass. They show people are giants, like basketball players. It’s just not healthy to be that big,” Dan Bilzerian said of The Rock.
The Rock is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood today. His career began to take off when he was with the WWE. He quickly rose to the top of professional wrestling before leaving to pursue a career on the big screen. This has helped The Rock become an influential figure in many areas.
Maybe more than anything, The Rock is known for his massive frame. He is a former football player and at 6-foot-5, The Rock still carries a lot of muscle. Also, Dan Bilzerian feels like Johnson is too famous or rich to be genuine in his public life.
“I do whatever the f**k I want. He does not. Unless like he is playing this character for ever is what he wants. I don’t think that’s what he wants,” Bilzerian said.
“The thing I don’t like about The Rock is I don’t feel like he gets to be authentic.”
It is no secret that Dan Bilzerian has a history of doing what he wants. He is a professional poker player that made a nice chunk of change on the tables but is more known for his life outside of the casino.
This was Bilzerian’s biggest critique of The Rock. Sometimes, a public figure has to watch what he or she says because of the uproar it might cause.
“You’re not hearing what he wants to say, you’re hearing what his teams put together,” Bilzerian said of The Rock.
These were some interesting comments coming from one public figure to another. While he is not as big as The Rock, in size or status, Bilzerian seems to be discussing how hard it is for some to live in this light. Bilzerian does not attack The Rock’s character or personality within his comments.
Dwayne Johnson is one of the biggest stars that there is today. It is not easy but he still finds a way to inspire others and give back to his communities. There is no doubt that The Rock tries to be the best version of himself as much as he can.
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The Rock’s ‘Red Notice’ Is Now The Most Watched Movie On Netflix
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson now has the most watched film on Netflix.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson quickly turned into one of the highest-grossing movie stars when he burst onto the scene. The former WWE superstar made an immediate impact when he began making movies and that is continuing over the years. Now, The Rock has transitioned to Netflix as well.
It was recently announced that The Rock’s most recent movie ‘Red Notice’ is now the most viewed film on Netflix. This movie has brought in 328.8 million viewing hours. This easily tops the previous record, which was held by Sandra Bullock’s ‘Bird Box’ at 282 million viewing hours. It took this movie just 18 days to break the previous record compared to the four weeks it took ‘Bird Box’ to reach the number.
At the moment, 50% of Netflix’s subscribers around the world have viewed the film. ‘Red Notice’ stars The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. It was produced by Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions and debuted on Netflix at the beginning of November. It is one of the top-10 films on Netflix in 94 countries.
This film was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. This is the third movie that Johnson and Thurber have worked on together, joining ‘Central Intelligence’ and ‘Skyscraper.’ Johnson plays an FBI agent who teams up with an art thief in order to catch a bigger criminal. Reynolds plays the part of the art thief and they are attempting to catch Gadot, who is the bigger criminal.
The action comedy was extremely successful out of the gate. It remained consistent throughout the month of November and will likely continue to put up some big numbers on the platform.
The Rock took to Instagram to celebrate the accomplish and thank all who have viewed the film.
“Holy shit ?Breakin’ out the @teremana ???
RED NOTICE is now the most watched film in @netflix history, officially making it the #1 ALL TIME MOVIE in streaming.
Previous record held by BIRD BOX in 2018 with 282 million hours viewed.With still 11 days to go, RED NOTICE has been viewed for a staggering 328 MILLION HOURS.
With an INCREDIBLE 92% GLOBAL AUDIENCE SCORE!!?????
And we have almost two weeks left of our global run to tally up these extraordinary and ground breaking metrics.
Love U guys and THANK YOU!!! ??”
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Photos Which Will Motivate You to Hit the Gym
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Photos Which Will Motivate You to Hit the Gym
The Rock is one of the most inspirational peoples of our time. If you ever find yourself dragging your feet, a scroll through Dwayne Johnson’s Instagram feed should be enough to pump you up.
The Rock started out as a football player and then made his way into the WWE (then WWF), before making it big in Hollywood. Johnson is amongst the most widely recognized and humble celebrities.
Photos of The Rock to Motivate You
The Rock travels with his own gym. The Iron paradise has all the equipment you would ever need to train any muscle group. The picture above is from his ‘portable’ gym which travels with him.
The physique Dwayne Johnson has is the result of intense workouts. The Rock has had multiple injuries and surgeries, but they couldn’t stop him from improving his physique with every passing year.
Clanging and Banging
Johnson has a partnership with Under Armour. His Project Rock brand has become Under Armour’s number one seller worldwide. These numbers say something about The Rock’s popularity.
If you’ve ever wanted to try Johnson’s workout, he lays it out for you in this video. The Rock is solid as a rock and strong as a bull. He can move serious weights with a perfect form.
The Rock takes no off days. Even while he is traveling around the world, he hits the gym first thing after landing to kick jet lag. Dwayne is a fan of bodybuilding and is seen at big shows like Mr. Olympia.
The Hardest Worker in the Room
When was the last time you saw such jacked forearms on a movie star? The Rock isn’t just another celebrity, he’s the ‘people’s champ’. Johnson has a heart of gold and you’ll often see him go out of the way for his fans.
Some people might think it’s easier for The Rock because he’s such a big star. It is actually the other way around. The more successful The Rock gets, the harder it is for him as he’s setting higher standards for himself to beat.
It was time for a transformation picture. The Rock has been successful in transforming his physique for his movie roles. The picture in the right is from the sets of the movie Pain & Gain.
The Rock’s quads can put a pro bodybuilder to shame. The legs are the foundation of your body. You can’t have a strong upper body without strong legs. Follow Johnson’s lead and start to love training your legs.
Johnson’s Instagram feed is a paradise for bodybuilding lovers. It’s great to see one of the biggest Hollywood stars is into the fit lifestyle. We believe The Rock will inspire many people to transform their physiques and their lives.
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Finish your week strong. It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. And after the man leaves the arena, he will then pour fine tequila ? on his oatmeal and brown sugar because he’s also kinda f*cking crazy and finds that concoction delicious. Excerpt from one of my favorite speeches from one of my favorite Presidents. I may or may not have made up the last sentence.. ??? it’s conjecture at this point. #ManInTheArena #Roosevelt26 #DareGreatly #AndGetToWork
A post shared by therock (@therock) on Nov 2, 2018 at 3:49pm PDT
We think it’s enough motivation for now. It’s time to get off of your butt and as The Rock likes to say ‘Get to work.’ Head to the gym and make it the best workout of your life.
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The Rock Shares Insane 100-Rep Workout To end Leg Day
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has shown yet another exercise that will add necessary gains.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has always known a thing or two about weight lifting and he is not shy about showing it off. On Monday, that continued as The Rock shared a video on Instagram of an insane way to end leg-day work.
Johnson has always been a huge advocate of leg day. This is why he has continued to show off exercises to try at the gym and add extra muscle. In his most recent video, The Rock performs reloaded power squats on a hack machine. He completes four total sets with 25 reps to make it an even 100 in all.
“Bad ass song to train legs to????
Smashed leg training this morning and finished with this reloaded power squat 4×25.Give it a shot next leg day.* raise the foot platform to target certain areas of the quads and glutes.
These final 100 reps at the end of your leg training are brutal, but extremely productive.
Put yourself thru hell when you train, but especially on leg day.
Legs separate the men from the boys.
Don’t skip it ??
#ironparadise ???#itsaboutdriveitsaboutpower“
The Rock is seen using the hack squat machine backward. This is a different variation to hit different parts of the legs. This is usually seen performed like a reverse leg press machine. On a hack squat machine, the lifter’s feet are planted firmly on the platform with their shoulders under the pads that carry the weight. This brings more balance and stability in order to target certain muscles.
The lifts that Johnson does in the video shows him facing the opposite way under the pads of the machine. He lowers to the ground with form that looks more like a traditional squat. Johnson also raised the platform a bit. This targets the hamstrings and flutes — two muscles that many believe do not get hit as hard while performing on the hack squat machine.
Leave it to The Rock to find a new way to destroy legs at the end of a set. It is the movement being performed and the amount of reps that will leave legs pumped after performing an exercise such as this one. The Rock has displayed many workouts on Instagram over the years and that is not going to change.
If there is one star to focus on when performing in the gym, Johnson certainly has to be at the top of the list.
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The Rock Shows Off Some Recent Incredible Leg Development
The Rock shares some incredible progress pics of his leg development.
The Rock just fresh off of filming Black Adam is showing off some incredible leg development. The actor and athlete took to social media to showcase just how impressive his physique continues to become.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is no stranger to hard work. The talented pro wrestler turned actor has always done his best to push his limits. That not only means in the entertainment arena, but in entrepreneurship and business. But of course one of the biggest assets that got The Rock to where he is today is his incredible physique.
You could argue that after his career in wrestling, The Rock truly began to find his stride. He’s been able to grow himself into a household name with a number of acting projects. It was when he joined the Fast and The Furious series that his career truly took off. With that move to the popular action series we also saw The Rock produce an incredible physique the likes of which we’ve never seen before. Since then we’ve seen him continue to work on building a quality and functional physical form.
So it should come as no surprise that The Rock has made some incredible improvements to his legs. He’s put an emphasis on his leg development in the past, but his recent training eludes to The Rock turning a corner where his wheels are concerned. A recent post to his Instagram account shows The Rock sporting some pretty incredible legs, ones no doubt forged through the fires of intense training.
Bull mana ?
Completely smashed our leg training last night.
Been very pleased (though not satisfied) with my progress in the gym, constantly fine tuning my diet and especially overlaying a wiser approach to work/life balance and mindfulness. ??♂️??♂️
Shit is hard to do, with a million people & things pulling at you every day – I get it, I live it and I understand.
Do your best to block out the noise and stay focused on the goals and initiatives.
Make your goals a healthy obsession and then apply the strategy of consistent, daily hard work.
Slow and steady always wins the long game race.
Have a productive week.
The Rock continues to impress all the time. He has gone to great lengths to get extra chiseled and jacked for the Black Adam film and it shows. With The Rock just several months shy of his 50th birthday, his continued improvement is truly inspirational.
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The Rock Calls Vin Diesel “Candy Ass” While Discussing Feud
The Rock and Vin Diesel have not been on the same side recently.
Dwayne Johnson is one of the biggest professional wrestling stars during his time in the WWE as The Rock. Since leaving the wrestling game, the former World Champion has become one of the highest-grossing actors on the big screen. This includes starring alongside Vin Diesel in Fast 8 but the two did not get along on set.
During filming, The Rock rook to Instagram to describe some of the cast and used his famous term “candy ass.” This is a phrase that was heard plenty of times by Johnson on the mic while mixing it up with other wrestlers. Now, he has broadened it to describe actors as well.
Recently, The Rock decided to discuss the meaning of the term and give a little more insight onto what it is like to be called that. During a profile done by Vanity Fair, Johnson spoke on the term.
“A candy ass is something you don’t want to be,” The Rock said.
“The best way that I can describe a candy ass is: Life is so much easier, I have found, when you are not full of shit…And a candy ass is completely full of shit.”
Johnson continues by saying he does not like public arguments, despite his years of scripted ones on the television screen, but stands by his notion toward Diesel.
The Rock then continued to discuss the feud and where it all comes from.
“One part of me feels like there’s no way I would dignify any of that bullshit with an answer. But here’s the truth. I’ve been around the block a lot of times. Unlike him, I did not come from the world of theater. And, you know, I came up differently and was raised differently. And I came from a completely different culture and environment. And I go into every project giving it my all. And if I feel that there’s some things that need to be squared away and handled and taken care of, then I do it. And it’s just that simple. So when I read that, just like everybody else, I laughed. I laughed hard. We all laughed. And somewhere I’m sure Fellini is laughing too.”
This is an interesting storyline to keep an eye on between two big names in Hollywood. The feud has become public recently and by comments by The Rock, it is unlikely that is ends anytime soon.
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