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Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have Philip Ricardo Jr. & Kiyoshi Moody joining us for our first ever episode of the Longevity Muscle Roundtable Series. Enjoy!Timestamps 01:39 Philip Ricardo Jr. joins 02:09 Philip on longevity and training 05:38 Kiyoshi Moody enters 06:42 Legends roundtable begins 08:09 Kiyoshi's IFBB season plans 09:01 IFBB vs. Philip Ricardo Jr. 09:17 NPC Team Universe 09:49 Competing vs. Kai Greene 11:28 Kai Greene joins NPC 11:46 IFBB pros they've faced 12:06 Kiyoshi's weight then vs. now 12:46 Size vs. conditioning 13:48 Ricardo vs. Moody – rivalry 14:41 Natural bodybuilding's biggest rivalry 17:19 When Kiyoshi first saw Philip 19:57 Ideal bodybuilding physique 21:31 Stacked IFPA show 22:30 Natural bodybuilding super-show 22:42 Natural Olympia showdown 24:01 Kiyoshi's cancer story 24:25 Legendary comeback 27:08 TRT – Kiyoshi's take 30:24 PED use? 30:50 Kiyoshi's test results 31:14 TRT vs. natural competition 35:00 7 years vs. lifetime natural 40:10 Kiyoshi at Team Universe 41:30 Is Philip retired? 41:53 Motivation at 54 44:17 Was Ronnie Coleman natural? 45:46 Kiyoshi's bodybuilding dream 49:06 NPC ban explained 49:54 IFBB pro card after 50 52:15 Posing as art 53:13 Natural bodybuilding's biggest stage 53:39 Kiyoshi's current goal 55:53 Gym camaraderie then vs. now 57:11 Training over 50 01:07:21 Training frequency after 50 01:08:20 TRT – final thoughts 01:12:19 Longevity = THIS...Follow us on IG:Philip & KiyoshiKennyLongevity MuscleLongevity Muscle MagazineThe Longevity Muscle Store is officially open! Now's your chance to own a piece of natural bodybuilding history. We've launched our first-ever, limited-edition Longevity Muscle logo T-shirts — and once they're gone, they're gone for good.
Phil Heath is a 7x Mr. Olympia winner, entrepreneur and professional bodybuilder. Today on the show we discuss: the mental and emotional cost of having the world's most impressive physique, the rise and fall of his bodybuilding career and how Phil made the ultimate comeback, how to deal with temptation and build a rock solid mindset, the biggest mistakes people make in the gym and Phil's favorite exercises of all time, his rivalry with Kai Greene and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you've consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil Heath Dropping the scale and living life. (1:10) Uncle Phil. (7:35) Breaking down his attachment to basketball. (10:01) His path into bodybuilding. (19:15) When did he get into strict bodybuilding? (25:21) His mentality on taking gear to enhance his physique. (30:50) Bringing pleasure to his soul. (36:50) Did he make bodybuilding an idol? (40:33) His experience with intestinal strangulation. (45:15) His relationship with Jay Cutler. (49:29) Is the rivalry with Kai Greene still there? (53:56) Ahead of the curve when it comes to recovery modalities. (59:03) The biggest missing piece when it comes to longevity. (1:04:10) The challenge with body dysmorphia in bodybuilding. (1:09:58) Making a change with his name and voice. (1:18:29) Does he have a favorite era of bodybuilding? (1:27:44) Is he a fan of the classic? (1:33:02) The golden era of strength training. (1:36:00) The ultimate gym social experiment. (1:39:07) Practicing mindfulness and coming into faith. (1:43:21) Coaches being more famous than the athlete. (1:49:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** March Promotion: MAPS Performance or MAPS Performance Advanced 50% off! ** Code MARCH50 at checkout ** How athletes are faster, better, stronger: David Epstein at TED MuscleSound | Point-of-Care Software to Diagnose Malnutrition Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Phil Heath (@philheath) Instagram Website Tim Grover (@timgrover) Instagram Jay Cutler (@jaycutler) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger) Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene) Instagram Bret Weinstein (@bret.weinstein) Instagram Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Chris Bumstead (@cbum) Instagram Logan Franklin (@logan_franklin) Instagram
This documentary, the first from Generation Iron, covers the runup to the 2012 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding contest. Phil Heath is a repeat winner, but Kai Greene is pushing him hard. A number of other well-known competitors are also hoping to dominate the Olympia stage. Do any of them have a chance against “The Gift?” Dean Saddoris @deansaddoris.ck chops it up with us again. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/ and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at goodcompanyapparel.com https://3sb.co/! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Get early access to our NEXT DROP! Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/ 50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network. ____ Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila.Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support.
In Episode 153, Jay and Matt sit down with the infamous, Kai Greene... kai talks about his competitive career, battles with Phil Heath, his chase for greatness and his new business endeavors... TRT Kingdom - https://trtkingdom.com/free-consult/?ref=cutlercast Bucked Up Energy - http://www.buckedup.com/shop/energy-drinks Pacific West Law - http://www.pacificwestinjury.com Fit Club Vegas - http://www.fitclubvegas.com
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Bodybuilding isn't cheap- food, gear, training, and coaching can make the road to becoming a legend super expensive. Now that's where the generous benefactors come in handy!Famous bodybuilders like Arnold Schwartzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Kai Greene made money as muscle for hire and it wasn't always as security detail. Muscle worship and muscle posing can sometimes bring in the bucks if you find the right audience. Let's Grow Big Together! The podcast that invites you to come to the muscle worship party, even if you're not jacked yet.In this series, we take a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today long term listener, go-go boy and musical theater enthusiast Shaw Knight takes us behind the scenes of lavish muscle worship parties you've always heard about but seemed too wild to be true.Listen to Feast of Fun without any ads:★ feastoffun.com/plus★ patreon.com/feastoffunFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-• How to develop arms like a gymnast.• Why so many Instagram fitness influencers get asked for pictures of their feet.
Bodybuilding isn't cheap- food, gear, training, and coaching can make the road to becoming a legend super expensive. Now that's where the generous benefactors come in handy!Famous bodybuilders like Arnold Schwartzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Kai Greene made money as muscle for hire and it wasn't always as security detail. Muscle worship and muscle posing can sometimes bring in the bucks if you find the right audience. Let's Grow Big Together! The podcast that invites you to come to the muscle worship party, even if you're not jacked yet.In this series, we take a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains. Today long term listener, go-go boy and musical theater enthusiast Shaw Knight takes us behind the scenes of lavish muscle worship parties you've always heard about but seemed too wild to be true.Listen to Feast of Fun without any ads:★ feastoffun.com/plus★ patreon.com/feastoffunFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-• How to develop arms like a gymnast.• Why so many Instagram fitness influencers get asked for pictures of their feet.
In this AK Talk Show episode, uncover the inspiring journey of the "Punjabi Kai Greene." From failing 10th grade three times to achieving success in bodybuilding, learn how determination overcomes challenges, including height, in the world of fitness.
In this Iron Culture episode Dr. Helms sits down with fellow 3DMJ coaches and Iron Culture veterans Brian Minor and Alberto Nunez for a spirited debate about who they each think are the top 5 natural male bodybuilders of all time. Bodybuilding is where art and culture meet science, where science meets sport, and if you are a fan of natural bodybuilding and its history, you will love this episode. Listen in as they struggle to even agree on a criteria for someone to be The Natty GOAT, learn little-known facts about the early years of Kai Greene's career when he was natural, and pay careful attention to the honourable mentions, as there are many potential candidates, for the “Mt. Rushmore plus one” of natty competitive bodybuilding.
Send us a Text Message.Get ready to be inspired by the extraordinary journey of Brandon Grieco, the head coach and owner of Epic Coaching, on our latest episode of “Uplift You.” Brandon takes us from his early days as a high school trainee to becoming the successful coach of the Redcliffe Dolphins Queensland Rugby League side. He shares his unique coaching philosophy, “better lifters make better people and better people make better lifters,” and discusses how he instills discipline and confidence in his athletes, drawing inspiration from bodybuilder Kai Greene. Throughout the conversation, Brandon's passion for transforming lives through athletic training shines brightly.Join us as we dive deep into the personal struggles and triumphs of athletes, particularly focusing on a powerlifter who opens up about their battle with self-doubt and mental health challenges. This candid narrative reveals the immense pressure athletes face, not just physically but emotionally, and how professional help and resilience can lead to significant breakthroughs. We explore how mental resilience is just as crucial as physical strength, emphasizing that the journey towards mental well-being is ongoing and requires perseverance.Finally, we discuss the power of genuine human connections in coaching and personal relationships. Brandon emphasizes the importance of connecting with athletes on a personal level before guiding them, which fosters a cohesive and supportive team culture. We delve into strategies for building meaningful connections and how these relationships enhance performance and create lasting bonds. Brandon also shares his excitement for upcoming community events like the powerlifting competition in Cairns, underscoring the importance of community and camaraderie in sports. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights on strength, resilience, and the transformative power of connection.Follow Leanne on Instagram @lkstrengthcoachJoin the Strength Seekers community and score big with a vibrant tribe of like-minded individuals, invaluable resources, coaching services tailored to your needs, special guest coaches and workshops and so much more. Click here to join today with our special listener's offer!
Host of Legends of IronFacebook https://www.facebook.com/LegendsofIron/Jon AndersenInstagram @thejonandersenhttps://www.instagram.com/thejonandersen/Websitehttps://www.jonandersencoaching.com/copy-of-fb-landing-pageNick BestInstagram @nickbeststrongmanhttps://www.instagram.com/nickbeststrongman/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/NickBestProStrongman?app=desktopAkim WilliamsInstagram @akim_bkbeast_williamshttps://www.instagram.com/akim_bkbeast_williams/Podcast ProducerBen Bulman Of Angry Dad PodcastInstagram @angry_dad_podcast_https://www.instagram.com/angry_dad_podcast_/Website https://lnk.bio/angrydadpodcastEditing and Production ConsultantMike Pulcinellahttps://www.youtube.com/c/MikePulcinella1/featuredInstagram @mikepulcinellaPresented ByMuscleMedshttps://musclemedsrx.com/
The definitive Phil Heath documentary, Breaking Olympia, from acclaimed documentary filmmaker Brett Harvey (Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo, The Union: The Business Behind Getting High, The Culture High), which will release on Digital and VOD March 26, 2023 from Universal Pictures Content Group. The sports doc is the never-before-told story of the greatest bodybuilder of all time, featuring firsthand accounts from Dwayne Johnson, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Kai Greene, Brandon Curry, Dexter Jackson, and many more. You can take a look at the recently released trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKMVyspEIrQ
Phil Heath is a renowned American bodybuilder. He gained widespread recognition in the world of professional bodybuilding, particularly for his impressive physique and numerous accolades. Heath's journey into bodybuilding began during his college years at the University of Denver, where he initially pursued basketball. However, he soon redirected his focus towards bodybuilding and started competing in NPC (National Physique Committee) competitions. In 2005, Heath won the NPC USA Championships, earning his IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) Pro Card, which allowed him to compete at the professional level. He quickly rose through the ranks, showcasing his remarkable genetics, dedication, and work ethic. Heath's competitive career reached its pinnacle when he won the prestigious Mr. Olympia title for the first time in 2011, succeeding bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler. Phil Heath went on to dominate the bodybuilding scene, securing a total of seven Mr. Olympia titles between 2011 and 2017. His reign solidified his status as one of the greatest bodybuilders of his generation. Known for his dense muscle mass, symmetrical proportions, and attention to detail, Heath's physique set a high standard in the sport. Universal Pictures Content Group (UPCG) will release Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story, from director Brett Harvey, on VOD from March 26, 2024. The revelatory documentary unveils the extraordinary life story of the 7-time Mr. Olympia champion, as he rises through the ranks and battles both the top bodybuilders and the scrutiny of the media, in his attempt to cement his legacy and become the greatest Mr. Olympia champion to ever walk the earth. The trailer for Breaking Olympia can be found here. The documentary is the definitive, never-before-told told story of Phil Heath – perhaps the greatest bodybuilder of all time. Featuring interviews with Dwayne Johnson, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Kai Greene, Brandon Curry, Dexter Jackson, and many more, Breaking Olympia tracks the pivotal point in Heath's career when, despite being plagued by injuries that come with 18 years of physical and mental sacrifice, Heath stands on the edge of altering the face of bodybuilding history. Phil Heath on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner of Instagram
Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" interviews Phil Heath. The definitive Phil Heath documentary, Breaking Olympia, from acclaimed documentary filmmaker Brett Harvey (Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo, The Union: The Business Behind Getting High, The Culture High), which will release on Digital and VOD March 26, 2023 from Universal Pictures Content Group. The sports doc is the never-before-told story of the greatest bodybuilder of all time, featuring firsthand accounts from Dwayne Johnson, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Kai Greene, Brandon Curry, Dexter Jackson, and many more. You can take a look at the recently released trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKMVyspEIrQProduced by Seven Bucks Productions and from Executive Producer Dwayne Johnson, Breaking Olympia is a revelatory documentary that unveils the extraordinary life story of the 7-time Mr. Olympia champion, as he rises through the ranks and battles both the top bodybuilders and the scrutiny of the media, in his attempt to cement his legacy and become the greatest Mr. Olympia champion to ever walk the earth. The doc traces the pivotal point in Heath's career when, despite being plagued by injuries that come with 18 years of physical and mental sacrifice, he stands on the edge of altering the face of bodybuilding history.
Host of Legends of IronFacebook https://www.facebook.com/LegendsofIron/Jon AndersenInstagram @thejonandersenhttps://www.instagram.com/thejonandersen/Websitehttps://www.jonandersencoaching.com/copy-of-fb-landing-pageNick BestInstagram @nickbeststrongmanhttps://www.instagram.com/nickbeststrongman/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/NickBestProStrongman?app=desktopAkim WilliamsInstagram @akim_bkbeast_williamshttps://www.instagram.com/akim_bkbeast_williams/Podcast ProducerBen Bulman Of Angry Dad PodcastInstagram @angry_dad_podcast_https://www.instagram.com/angry_dad_podcast_/Website https://lnk.bio/angrydadpodcastEditing and Production ConsultantMike Pulcinellahttps://www.youtube.com/c/MikePulcinella1/featuredInstagram @mikepulcinellaPresented ByMuscleMedshttps://musclemedsrx.com/
As we peel back the curtain on the Arnold Sports Festival and reminisce about encounters with bodybuilding legends like Kai Greene, we're reminded that even the most iconic figures are just people beneath the spotlight. My guest, Joe Ciliberti, and I share a laugh over the humbling realization that these athletes, whom we once viewed with wide-eyed admiration, are individuals with their own challenges and triumphs. From candid discussions about the mental and physical toll of bodybuilding to the pursuit of a balanced lifestyle, we navigate the complexities of life post-competition and offer insights into the discipline required to maintain not only a physique but also a sense of well-being.Strap in for a ride through the byways of social media entrepreneurship, where the allure of likes and followers can overshadow the deeper connections that truly enrich our lives. Whether it's the constant battle against digital addiction or the surprising revelation that living with a pack of akitas might just be the antidote to a solitary life, Joe and I examine the ways our screen time shapes our reality. We ponder the unexpected places we find joy—from matching 'jam jams' with my dog, Kenji, to the satisfaction of being the sober designated driver—and the importance of carving out spaces for authentic living in a digitally saturated world.Finally, we address the elephant in the room: the financial illusion behind the glamorous facade of influencer culture. Pull up a chair as we tackle the hard truths about the viability of social media careers and the stark financial realities that come with the territory. With personal anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, we celebrate milestones, like a year of sobriety, and acknowledge the importance of thoughtful planning for the future, all while cherishing the community that has joined us on this journey. So, raise a glass (of water, ghost or reign of course) to personal growth, grounding relationships, and the shared aspiration for an authentic life well-lived.Support the showYouTubeInstagram Tik Tok
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I denne sidste del af føljetonen om Stellan Bossen & Loaded brandet taler vi om Loaded cup, hvad Phil Heath koster, hvorfor DBFF gik ned, hvor meget hårfjerningscreme Kai Greene bruger og alle mulige andre røverhistorier fra Loaded cup & DBFF dagene Denne her episode skal du IKKE gå glip af! Hvis du er bodybuilding fan i Danmark, så skal du se eller lytte til de her næsten 2 timer på slap line, med Stellan Bossen
Phil Heath is a professional bodybuilder, 7-time Mr. Olympia winner, entrepreneur and an author. Phil Heath is one of the greatest and most dominant bodybuilders of all time. But what does it take to win Mr Olympia for 7 consecutive years and just what are the inner workings of his mind that led him to success? Expect to learn Phil's reflections on his rivalry with Kai Greene, what it was like being a part of the Generation Iron documentary, how to improve your relationship with pain, how to conquer small impulses, why Phil used far fewer PEDs than everyone thinks, his 10 best exercises for building muscle, what he thinks of Chris Bumstead, his opinion on the current field of Olympia competitors and much more… Sponsors: Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get 50% off your first Factor Meals box by going to to https://factormeals.com/MW50 (discount automatically applied at checkout) Get 10% discount on all Gymshark's products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lots to UNPACK Today! You Ask~ I Answer! NO MATTER THE QUESTION! 1. How should I start a bodybuilding regime?2. Organic/Free Range/ Grass-Fed Does it Matter?3. Kai Greene 57 year prison term4. Realistic Prep Cost5. What Types of Shows do I prefer to go to and WHY? #Truth 6. I Get Riled Up! What About???7. My REGRETS in my bodybuilding career8. BAD BLOOD!9. PREVIEW of the next few guests!
Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto are back for an all-new episode of Heavy Muscle Radio, bodybuilding's longest running podcast.SHOP SPECIES NUTRITION: https://speciesnutrition.com/
Welcome back to the Longevity Muscle Podcast! Today we have natural bodybuilding champion, Kevin Richardson of naturally intense personal training joining us! Kevin has been training and competing since the 90's and even competed in the WNBF alongside former WNBF professional world champion bodybuilder (before turning IFBB pro) Kai Greene!Timestamps: Coming Soon!Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Kevin:Follow Kevin on InstagramSubscribe to Kevin on Youtube Get in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on Youtube Support the show
Discipline is the backbone of success. It's the ability to stick to your goals, even when faced with obstacles or distractions. Without discipline, it's easy to give in to temptation, procrastinate, or lose focus. But when you havediscipline, you can push past the discomfort and keep going, no matter what. It's what separates the successful from the mediocre. So if you want to achieve greatness, you need to cultivate discipline in all areas of your life.Spoken by Jordan Peterson, Will Smith, Tony Robbins, John C. Maxwell, Jocko Willink, Eric Thomas, Kai Greene, Inky Johnson, David Goggins, Jared Grossman, Andy Frisella
In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph discuss how they have been able to grow their hamstrings and glutes. They also discuss how popular figures in the world of bodybuilding have built their legs; including Tom Platz, Arnold, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Kai Greene, etc. Part 2 will go over quads and calves.
Whole lot of Tom foolery in the Dungeon, Wilson keeps hitting sets of incline, Los almost died at a strongman meet - Thoughts going into meet week - how long is too long of a prep? - Mental Preparation - cheat requires Waffle House as premeet meal - Man meat at Battle Axe - Thoughts on medication/surgery's on obese children - CNN posted it Don't forget to follow the crew on instagram as well as like and subscribe on YouTube! Instagram: @thatparalyzedguy @aboveaverageladspodcast @big_will54 @south_west_strong_ YouTube: AboveAverageLads_Podcast
Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto are joined by John Hansen to wrap up the NPC NATIONALS 2022
Joining us today on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Lee Williams. In 1993 Lee won the lightweight and overall natural British title and was the youngest to ever to do this, which hasn't been beaten to date. He's a 3x British champ, he's been on the UKBFF British team 5x, he's a WNBF pro, Musclemania Pro, came 4th at the IFBB Euros, was top 15 at the IFBB Worlds and is an IFBB Arnold winner! Timestamps:(00:11) Intro (00:60) What is meant to hold the lightweight and overall natural British title(02:58) Training leading up to 1993 British Championships(03:15) Lee talks genetics(06:10) Lee discusses his time competing in the WNBF with Kai Greene, Dave Goodin and more(09:51) Why Lee transitioned into the IFBB and the injury he had to overcome(11:16) Lee talks about the IFBB Worlds(13:45) How Lee's training changed after his first injury (16:32) Discussing progression (why progressing load has a shelf life)(17:23) The benefits of pre-exhaust (20:11) Training Mitch Jarvis and a discussion on training to failure(33:13) Lee's most productive routine(37:25) Testing progression(40:32) Do you need to train a specific exercise in order to get stronger in it?(45:57) Training post injury (46:15) Discussing competitors in the IFBB(48:00) Competing into your 60's (49:21) The importance of execution for longevity and reasons why bodybuilders get injured (50:51) Lee talks about training tempo(52:15) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Lee:Follow Lee on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on Instagram Follow Longevity Muscle on Facebook Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin us in the Longevity Muscle Private Facebook Group Learn more about Longevity Muscle Coaching__________________________________________________________________If you're ready to begin with online coaching, please visit our website and fill out the application form: Longevity Muscle Coaching ApplicationSupport the show
Mike is the creator of A Day in the life of Kai Greene on YouTube which I watched countless times. Mike has also appeared in the new Documentary Kai and has a review on YouTube along with his brother To find him and his videos please subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/c/MikePulcinella1 IG: @mikepulcinella And for my listeners please hit me up @iamrobchilds and please subscribe for more content and updates aside from interviews Thank you so much for the love and support!
Let me introduce you to our local celebrity Ta'j, better known by many directors as “Lil Denzel” Washington, is on the rise to stardom. Acting since the age of eight. Ta'j is a four-time nominee; two-time award winner for Best Child Actor at the First Annual PUFA (Philadelphia Urban Film Awards); and Best Performance in a short film at the Young Artist Academy (YAA).Ta'j is known for his character personality and confidence. One word to describe Ta'j would be “humbled.”Now, 14 years old, Ta'j still finds time to enjoy acting, sports, and video games when he is not on a set doing what he knows best—acting. He has been featured and a supporting actor in such projects as “Blue Bloods”, “Good Morning America”, “Jason's Letter”, “In New York”, “Homeland”, “Power”, “Seven Seconds”, and was cast for a lead role in a short film called, “The Smell of Summer” and a web series called, “The Facts of Life”.His Christmas commercial for Sammy's Fishbox on Facebook got over 100k views. He has also appeared in “BIC” and Giant Food Stores commercials. Ta'j is a two times nominee and a mini Oscar Award winner for best performance in a short film named, “SunnySide” at the 41st Young Artist Awards, where stars are made.Ta'j was honored to be casted in the “Kai Green Documentary”.Released in August, Ta'j plays the role of young Kai, who developed into one of the world's renown professional Bodybuilder. Leslie Kai Greene (born July 12, 1975), better known as Kai Greene or Kai L. Greene, is an American personal trainer, artist, actor, and retired professional bodybuilder. He came in second place at the 2012, 2013, and 2014 editions of the IFBB's Mr. Olympia competition and has not competed in it since, though he never formally announced his retirement.[2] He is often regarded as one of the best bodybuilders to have never won the competition.Last week, Ta'j latest film, “Nobody's Son” premiered to a full house. Ta'j played, trapped in a cruel worth of death, pain and deception 12-year-old, Daniel must do whatever it takes to survive the mean streets of Philadelphia.
IFBB Pros Big Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw hang out with Producer Scott McNally, taking listener questions and talking all things bodybuilding and life. Tune in and have a good time hanging with us!
Follow Evan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evan.snydman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evansnydman/ In this episode we have special guest personal strength and conditioning coach Evan Snydman. We discuss topics that range from the fitness business/industry, the benefits of getting a personal coach, training/exercise basics, diet/nutrition and much more. We wrap the episode up with quotes from Kai Greene & Jay Cutler. Big thanks to the Producer: Gabe Rivera, beat by TeiMoney & Executive Producer Jimmylee Velez.
I was asked the other day why I, or anyone, would want to compete at a show where it's not an equal playing field. Meaning, why would anyone who is a drug free athlete choose to compete in a federation where the athletes are not drug tested and are known to be enhanced. In this episode I am going to share my experiences, reflections, and overall opinions of some of the popular drug tested AND non drug tested federations. I'm going to explain what makes them different from my own first hand experiences. Both good and bad. I cover the NPC/IFBB, the WBFF, the OCB, and the WNBF federations. I'm also going to reveal where I plan to compete this year and why. So grab those head phones and join me on your next cardio sesh or commute as I do another deep dive on all things federations. Additional Resources: -Visit Shop.killitwithdrive.com and grab your “My Own Motivation” tank tops and sweat shirts -Download your Free eBook, “5 Tips Every Bodybuilder and Fitness Competitor Needs To Know Before Preparing For A Show” at www.eeinbb.com Key Takeaways: Why I talk about every division and every federation (2:57) The blurred line of some of the divisions (3:58) Is it fair to compete as a drug free athlete in a non Drug tested show? (6:55) What it's like to compete in NPC/IFBB (9:57) What it's like to compete in WBFF (11:08) What it's like to compete in OCB (14:53) What it's like to compete in WNBF (16:28) Why I'm competing as a drug free athlete in non drug tested federation (18:21) My why behind the "My Own Motivation" anthem I have for my contest prep and where to get yours at shop.killitwithdrive.com (21:35) ----TRANSCRIPT---- What's going on everyone. Welcome back to another episode of Everything else in bodybuilding. I'm very excited about this episode because today I am going to give my experiences, reflections, and overall opinions of some of the popular drug tested AND non drug tested federations. I'm going to explain what makes them different from my own first hand experiences. Both good and bad. No one wants to hear anything bad about their federation so this might not go over well with some people, but I come from a place of educating. I'm that person that tells you that you had mother-of-the-bride hair on stage and that it needs to GO before your next show because it's most likely why you stood on the side of the stage like a potted plant. The show is called everything else in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding, not competing in NPC, competing in OCB, competing in WBFF. Nor is it called everything else about competing in bikini fitness. Or Competing in physique or classic physique. It's called everything else in BODYBUILDING. This means I am talking about every division and every federation. Most podcasts are about one topic. Or one division in the sport. And some are targeted to a specific federation. Just because you compete in one federation over another doesn't mean you worked any less hard to get to your show. Nor does it mean that if you didn't take drugs to have an advanced level physique like someone the same age as you in a non drug tested federation means you worked any less hard for the show. A lot of experiences and strategy is relevant no matter where you compete. I know this because I have experience competing very successfully in 6 federations. So here I am, about 22 weeks out from my next show. Yup, I've picked a show which means I've narrowed down all of my options and have a goal. It doesn't matter which federation, because regardless, the particular division I am going to compete in requires me to get lean. Which is pretty much what we all do, right? Get lean? Of course the level of ACCEPTABLE leanness depends on the federation you are competing in. What I've noticed is that this line is getting blurred in the more muscular divisions of the non drug tested federations. The athletes in all of the divisions are getting bigger and bigger. Especially on the pro stage where these athletes don't stop training when they go pro, right? They keep training and building. Which means they are getting bigger. In fact, the stakes are so much higher even on the amateur level of non drug tested federations that, for example, I was just at NPC Nationals and the overall winner in the women's physique division of that show also won her pro card in Figure. She was the clear cut winner in the Physique division which calls for more rounded delts, more overall size, and more conditioning. I remember when she walked out for her individual introduction before the group comparison round I turned to my husband and said, “lights out.” She was an absolute stand out. In the physique division. But to take that same person and for her win the Figure division shows that the gap between these divisions has closed significantly. You can argue that the scores are based on what's on stage, but let me tell you, the amount of quality physiques on that stage was incredible. Choosing someone with excellent symmetry, stage presence, and an appropriate level of muscle for the figure category would not have been difficult. And yes, on the amateur stage she outsized everyone, and on the pro stage she might not. My point is, she won both divisions. You wouldn't see a bikini competitor win Figure, would you? Nope, nowhere near as much muscle. The difference between Figure and Physique, yup you had someone win both. As for the men, the level of size in the bodybuilding division was out of this world. The overall winner of the men's bodybuilding was the super heavy weight class winner with quads that had muscle growing muscle. And then there are other guys we are seeing who are putting on so much muscle in a short period, like only TWO years or so, that they look barely recognizable from their original physique. You do not see this level of size and conditioning in the natural federations. Especially for the women. Size and conditioning are definitely clear differences between drug tested and non drug tested federations. But there is more than one non drug tested federation and more than on drug tested federation. There are different nuances between them that I am going to talk about today. I'm also going to talk about why today I'm getting ready for a show in a particular federation where, in some people's opinions, the odds are stacked against me that I will do well. The other day I was having a conversation with a friend who asked me about my show prep plans. I explained that I plan to compete in 6 months in the NPC/IFBB federation. She goes on to ask me … well, why? Why would I want to compete somewhere where it's not an equal playing field? What she meant by this for those who aren't picking this up, is that I am a drug free athlete and I am going to compete in a non drug tested federation, which means, I will be on stage with competitors who will have a competitive advantage over me with their physique with the substances they take to get them leaner, harder, and more muscular for the show. I was stuck for a minute because I had never had someone put it to me like that. Like why bother when it's not fair play? To me it was never about being unfair because I know going into the show that there are people using PEDs. To me it's unfair if I'm going into a show that is a drug tested show and you have an a-hole liar who wants to win a plastic trophy so much that they show up with an enhanced physique and lie through their teeth at the polygraph test that they are not using PEDs. What baffles me is that sometimes these people are caught too when there is a urine test that comes back with PEDs in their system. Like, what the hell people. To me that's unfair. Unfair is going into something with certain expectations and finding out it's all a line of Bull. Like that very first fitness modeling competition I told you about in the first episode. So let me explain something… Just because someone does PEDs to enhance their physique doesn't mean they are going to beat me or beat you. Just because you are on PEDs doesn't mean you are unbeatable. The question becomes whether I am competing in a DIVISION where my un-enhanced physique COULD be competitive no matter if I am next to someone on PEDs or not. And where I am today with 20 years of lifting weights under my belt plus years of athleticism behind me, I do think it's worth the try to see if I am competitive. So THAT's the real question you should ask before considering non drug tested shows if you are someone un-enhanced is whether your physique is competitive in the division you are going after. But there is a lot more to consider when it comes to choosing a drug tested versus a non drug tested federation that actually has nothing to do with the PED use. I think a lot of people focus on the drugs and not what else the federation has to offer. So let me give you a run down on what it's like to compete in a few of the drug tested and non drug tested federations. Let's start with non drug tested and talk about NPC/IFBB. We already spoke about the level of muscle and conditioning being superior to other federations. But let's talk about the EXPERIENCE of competing in this federation. First off, the shows are generally well run. There is adequate help so despite the volume of competitors, the show doesn't take forever and a half. The judging is pretty quick too. Another noteworthy thing about this federation is their media presence. They dominate social media with their coverage of the athletes and the shows. Plus there are a lot of spectators at these shows taking pictures and videos and posting about it so there is often a lot of traction and excitement on the social media posts on show day. So if you win a big show, you will receive a huge amount of exposure from even just one post. The biggest show of the year which is like the super bowl of bodybuilding is the Olympia contest where the best of the best pros compete for the ultimate title. The appeal of this contest is so big that you will often see celebrities in the audience at the show. No other federation has this broad of a reach as the NPC/IFBB. Onto another non drug tested federation. The WBFF. Some people have incorrectly said this federation is drug tested and I can tell you from experience competing in this federation that it is NOT drug tested. So don't go into this show thinking everyone is drug free. People might think it's drug tested because the overall look of the competitors differs greatly than other federations, with the exception of the figure division, but this might be because the athletes in the figure division get very little media coverage so people don't really know much about it. Go ahead and try to look the figure category up. In the early days of this federation you would see a lot more coverage. Back when Emily Stirling was winning. Today the bikini and the fitness model categories dominate this federation. The goal of this federation is not to be like other bodybuilding shows. They actually removed the world bodybuilding completely from their name and replaced it with the word beauty. In this federation you will not see the winner of the bikini division win the fitness model division, And you will not see a fitness model win the figure title. Same with the men….you won't see a guy win the male model category and win the male muscle model category. They have clear lines between the categories to protect the integrity of the look. The key with this federation is they are looking for a model look, no matter which category. Same as with all federations, the level of muscle differs between these categories, but they also have one more main difference. They care about your appearance, your beauty, that is, for both men and women. It is in fact a beauty contest as much as it is a fitness contest. Your facial aesthetics matter. Another big difference with them is their media coverage. WBFF wants to own all coverage of their shows and with the exception of going live on some of the social media accounts, coverage of even their biggest show of the year is sometimes hard to find. Just this past World Championships, which is their super bowl of competitions, it took me days and some instagram stalking to find out who won the show. The biggest show! They do not allow spectators to film or take photos. ALL coverage is with their media group. They do promote their athletes on their social media pages but do not provide the level of coverage of the shows on social media that other federations do. You will never see any audience shots of the show while it's going on or ever. The only way to see the show, the line ups of competitors next to each other, is to buy the pay per view, and of course your stage shots if you are a competitor. Everything about the show is grand. The lights, the stage, the pre-show, everything. They spend a lot on production and you will never compete at a college or a high school auditorium in this federation. In addition, you are not allowed to use any outside hair, tan, or makeup person. You are required to purchase packages from their approvef vendors. Their goal with this is to ensure the quality of the tan, makeup, hair, etc of all the athletes. Oh and one more thing…don't show up to a competitor meeting in your flip flops and pajamas with your first coat of spray tan on. This is a modeling federation. You need to show up in your best clothes with hair and makeup on point. Both men and women. This is definitely a federation where you need to be put together both on and off the stage. The WBFF is a unique entity, really. Moving on to two drug tested federations let me start with the OCB. The OCB drug tests with an initial polygraph test for all the competitors prior to show day. In addition they urine test the winners and will often do surprise urine tests of their athletes in the off season. So you could be sitting in the audience as a spectator at a show and get tapped on the shoulder to do a quick urine test to make sure that you are drug free. OCB doesn't just believe everyone is drug free. They take it a step further. Just this past year they banned all of their pro competitors from competing in any bodybuilding show that does NOT drug test. Like, bam, you're out. So even if you are lifetime drug free like me, if you want to try a federation that doesn't drug test, you literally can't if you want to compete as a pro in the OCB. And probably the most notable about this federation is the choreography seen in some of the stage walks. I've been to shows where instead of a bikini competitor doing a stage walk for her introduction to the audience, she starts doing bodybuilding flexing and a mini strip tease with props. This federation is much more adventurous with their stage walks for sure. One more thing about OCB is their social media presence. They do a great job promoting their shows and their athletes. They often do free live stream as well. The amount of people competing in this federation isn't as large as, say NPC, but they do a good job with their competition coverage. Last federation I'll talk about is the WNBF federation, which is also a drug tested federation. The WNBF provides the least amount of social media coverage, and no live streams, but the federation has been around so long and head up by power house and 4x Bodybuilding World Champion Nancy Andrews on the east coast and two bodybuilding pros on the west coast, that the word of mouth of this federation keeps it going. What stands out about a WNBF show is the quality of athletes that show up in all the divisions. The mens bodybuilding division is alive and well in this federation and the quality of drug free pro mens bodybuilders is top notch. In fact, did you know that Kai Greene, an IFBB Pro and Olympian, started in the WNBF? He won the world championships before moving onto the NPC/IFBB. Unfortunately you won't get the social media coverage that you will get in the other federations and depending on which promoter is heading up a show, these shows can run forever and a half. I remember judging the world Championships, which is the super bowl of the WNBF, in Los Angeles and we were still judging at 3am. We didn't leave the venue until after 3:30am when all restaurants were closed. As for drug testing itself, the WNBF also requires a polygraph test before a show. The will also drug test the winners as well. As of right now they don't have a rule that if you compete somewhere that is not drug tested that you cannot compete here. Also noteworthy is that some of the high level pro competitors in this federation are so quality that they can easily compete as a drug free athlete in non drug tested federations and hold their own. Which brings me back to the question that I was asked the other day about WHY I would compete as a drug free athlete in a federation that is not drug tested when it's not a fair playing field. The truth is, regardless of drugs, you just need time to build muscle. I've had conversations with people who want to know what they can do to improve for their next show and I tell them they need to take at least a year off. The look on their face when I tell them that 3 months of “building” isn't an off season is priceless. Muscle doesn't grow that fast. Especially if you have been in a caloric deficit for a while you need to bring your body back out of the show and to a healthy level to build. Doing show after show will kill your progress. Some people just don't want to wait. I was talking with a bikini competitor aspiring to get her IFBB bikini pro card. She told me that she was not drug free and was taking an anabolic to help her grow. She also shared with me that she took a drug that affected her estrogen so she could get leaner. I asked her why and she said because she wanted to take her physique to that next level to win her pro card. I asked her if she had a before and after of her physique and she goes on to show me what she looked like before the anabolic and after. I said to her that the results weren't that dramatic and she could easily pass for an athlete that is drug free. In fact, you guys, I carry a lot more muscle than her so I'm telling you that her results were doable naturally. As for getting lean with a drug to affect her estrogen, she could've been able to accomplish the level of conditioning required for the bikini division no problem without the drug. I wasn't a jerk or anything, I was genuinely curious. And she was cool about it. So what this goes to show you is that not everyone using anabolics or PEDs achieves a look that cannot be achieved without PEDs. When you start getting up into the super muscular divisions with striated glutes, maybe not, but definitely not the categories that require less muscle. Or for men the open category where there is muscle growing muscle everywhere. The figure division and the classic physique divisions are borderline, meaning, you really need to have built a solid amount of muscle before thinking about getting an IFBB pro card if you want to do it without PEDs. Again, where are you with your physique? Do you have the level of muscle to be competitive in a non drug tested federation? If so, don't let the idea of others using PEDs squash your competition goals. Put the time in and give it a try! If you love competing and stand behind drug free federations for life, awesome. There are some really great choices. My goal of this show was to share with you the various choices there are out there and some of the differences among them. I think having competed in all four of these federations along with two more that I didn't mention gave me a perspective on the sport I would never have had. And I love sharing all of it with you. In fact, I'll be continuing to share so much more about the sport while at the same time I will be sharing my experience dialing in for another show this year! Despite having pro cards in three different federations, I once again have to start over on the local amateur stage to earn my way up the ranks to get a new pro card. I am a drug free athlete competing in a non drug tested federation again and since my last show the level of muscularity and conditioning in this federation has become greater than ever. But…It's me versus me. My goal is to hold my own on stage and look like I belong there….and not get blown off the stage. For my previous shows I had tank tops made with different anthems on them. This time around I have done the same thing, and for this show season, I have a new anthem called My Own Motivation. I just ordered shirts and sweatshirts for myself and my husband to wear during this journey to the competition stage. You can grab some too if you go to shop.killitwithdrive.com and check more about what I've got for you. They make great gifts too. Guys, thanks so much for being a listener. I've got some really cool interviews coming up that I think you guys are going to go crazy over. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and share to tell these podcast platforms this show needs to reach more people. Thanks again and I'll see you on the next one.
Can you guess who the guys are talking about? GOAT, Legend, Gifted, Suspect, and Dumpster Juice: Where does your favorite bodybuilder rank? Our very own group of five GOATed bodybuilders and Gifted Coaches took 21 of the most notorious bodybuilders of all time and ranked them. We came up with a lot of answers but questions remain: Dorian Yates or Ronnie Coleman: Who's the true GOAT? After two Mr. Olympia titles, is Big Ramy a legend? Will the impact that they've made on the bodybuilding industry bring Suleose, Mike Israetel and Steve Hall to legend status? Kai Greene: The most suspect man alive? Was Markus Ruehl the greatest chain smoking, mass monster bodybuilder of all time? If Jason Genova isn't the true GOAT, then who is? Did we miss any of your favorite bodybuilders? Should we do an era by era tier list? How about a classic physique only list? Let us know! ➖➖➖➖➖ 2:46 - Big Ramy 5:22 - Brandon Curry 8:55 - Chris Bumstead 11:10 - Dexter Jackson 13:16 - Dorian Yates 14:32 - Flex Wheeler 16:16 - Jason Genova 18:46 - Jay Cutler 22:01 - John Meadows 23:42 - Kai Greene 28:07 - Larry Wheels 29:23 - Lee Haney 30:41 - Markus Ruhl 33:11 - Mike Israetel 36:42 - Paul Dillett 38:22 - Phil Heath 41:19 - Ronnie Coleman 45:43 - Sadik Hadzovic 46:57 - Steve Hall 49:23 - Suleose 50:48 - Terrance Ruffin ➖➖➖➖➖ Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_squatfather/ Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulie_rocket/ Dom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gifted_kuza/ Jason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_completemeathead/ Anthony's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_j_plaza/
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In this episode I'm going to talk about the steps you can take to create your own unique package on stage. I'm going to share some stories from head judging a recent pro/am bodybuilding show and the key takeaways from the show. I'm going to talk about the competitors who came up to the judging panel after the show and the kind of feedback they received. Plus I'll touch on a few of the divisions and give some overall recommendations on things to do to be more competitive. I'll then reflect on the overall direction I'm seeing the divisions going, where I see the industry going, and what you can do to be competitive in a changing environment. Key Takeaways: * I'm going to share some stories from head judging a recent WNBF pro/am bodybuilding show and the key takeaways from the show. (3:17) * Comparing the judging to that of the WBFF and the NPC (5:38) * Why it's critical you know what the judges are looking for and how to get better (7:10) * My conversation with Ian Mercer about how he taught Kai Greene how to pose (8:59) * I'll also talk about the competitors who came up to the judging panel after the show and the kind of feedback they received (9:48) * How I came to the epiphany that posing is creating SHAPES (10:50) * Plus I'll touch on a few of the divisions and give some overall recommendations on things to do to be more competitive (12:56) * I'll then reflect on the overall direction I'm seeing the divisions going, where I see the industry going, and what you can do to be competitive in a changing environment (16:53) * Summary of what each division needs to focus on to be competitive (18:22) Additional Resources: Download my free Ebook, "5 Secrets Every Bodybuilder And Fitness Competitor Needs To Know Before Preparing For A Show" at http://www.eeinbb.com --TRANSCRIPT-- What is going on! Welcome back to the ee in bb show. I hope you are enjoying it. I appreciate you guys subscribing. I m seeing that and I'm seeing the reviews, I appreciate that as well. I do read them. they are something that does get me motivated. Go check them out. even if you hate it just let me know, We are talking about all “other” things in fitness and bodybuilding and covering all divisions and federations. It's the whole theme of the show of course. And I just so happened to have head judged a pro/am show in New York recently for the WNBF federation so I am going to share some of the key takeaways from the show from the head judge perspective, the kind of feedback competitors received post show, and some industry gossip as well. Just a quick recap of some of the principles I've covered so far have to do with the credibility of coaches in episode 2 and then in episode 3 I did a deep dive into the different types of pro cards, what they mean, do you make money, and so on. Anyone listening that is a competitor wants to win. If you say otherwise you are full of crap. The issue I see in the sport is learning the things you need to do to become a winner isn't easy. Picking credible prep coaches and posing coaches is a good start. Picking the right federation for you to work towards your pro card and being competitive as a pro is another good start. But what about you and the things you can do yourself to make you more competitive? Relying on outside influence to tell you what to do is only going to get you so far. You have to actually do some stuff on your own too.. So today I want to share my recent head judge experience and talk about the common theme I noticed with the feedback the competitors received after the show. Let me first explain that if you are listening and aren't familiar with how a bodybuilding show is scored, there is a panel of judges with score sheets that sit at a table below and center of the stage. The head judge has the microphone and sits in the very center. The head judge leads each of the classes of competitors through a series of required poses, dictates how long the poses are held, and will strategically move competitors around the stage to better compare the physiques. Based on the criteria established for the category on stage, the head judge will move the competitors that best meet that criteria towards the center to assist the panel of judges with narrowing down to a top 5 ranking. Each panel judge scores separately and the judging sheets are passed over to someone who tallies up the scores to determine the winners. In the WNBF the highest and lowest scores are thrown out to remove any outliers. So my role as a head judge requires me to have a fast, critical eye the minute every competitor walks out on stage. I tell the competitors what poses to hit, dictate how long they hold them, and based on my judgment, I strategically move the competitors around the stage. In the WNBF we start by scoring the symmetry of each athlete no matter what division. So from bikini to bodybuilding, we are scoring your symmetry, or overall balance, of your physique first. So I will move the competitors with the best symmetry closer together in the middle of the stage for better viewing so the rest of the judging panel can score them. I then move on to things more specific to the category like with bodybuilding we are looking for muscularity and conditioning and not so much your persona or character on stage. With bikini and men's physique we are also judging your body composition relative to the category, but your stage presence and overall presentation matters too. So the second part of judging is meant for scoring these additional criteria. With bodybuilding it means you will be taken through a series of muscularity poses. On the opposite spectrum, with bikini, you have an additional walking component during prejudging that is used to evaluate your body composition and stage presentation. Each division is different and looking for different things. As you can see, although bodybuilding is a subjective sport, there is criteria in place that the judges use as a guide to find the best match on stage. And I can speak from experience judging for a dramatically different federation, the WBFF, where they are looking for the most beautiful people in the world with unbelievable stage presence. There are scoring guidelines provided for each division there as well. But knowing the specifics on what the judges are looking for is critical because if you show up to a WBFF show and shuffle along the stage bashfully you are going to get blown off the stage. And if you are on a WNBF stage or even an NPC stage and you haven't figured out how to make your body look symmetrical you aren't going to be called towards the center of the stage. NPC judges very fast by the way. I was at a Bev Francis show a couple months ago in New Jersey and I remember one class on stage was taken through the 4 mandatory poses ONE time and then walked off stage. 4 poses. DONE. Granted the amount of people in the class was small, and as a judge myself I could quickly rank the competitors, but the key point here is at these shows There is no “everyone gets a trophy” and “everyone works hard so give them their stage time” mentality. It's serious business. There are too many classes and too many competitors at these shows to dilly dally. You walk out, hit your poses with the group, and no matter if it's 2 minutes or 10 minutes, when the judges are done, they are done, and you walk off stage. So what this means is you as a competitor might spend months preparing for a show only to end up with less than 5 minutes to show off your hard work. It's critical that you know what the federation is looking for, what the judges are scoring, and you spend just as much time nailing this part of your show prep as you do your nutrition and training if you want to be a stand out on stage. You might be thinking, Michele, that's great and all but what if I don't know how to get better when I thought I brought my best package to the stage? Let me ask you this….how long did it take to learn how to get better at exercise and meal prep? You didn't just walk into a gym and know how to deadlift, did you? You might have had some limitations with mobility or some imbalances with muscles that you needed to bring up before you even grabbed the barbell. You didn't just walk in one day and walk out with the same knowledge as Charles Poliquin, Charles Glass, Dr. Layne Norton, or even one of the smartest people I know in the fitness industry, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. You first learned your limitations and took the time to improve them. You were patient with your lifting because you had no choice. You didn't start with a 600lb leg press because you physically couldn't push 600lbs. You met your body where it was at and with consistency and time you improved it. And you know what…..truth bomb right here…..for most of you, you did this on your OWN. Someone might've shown you the right form you need for the exercise, but then it was YOU that did the work to improve. Day in and day out. Week in and week out. With consistency. Just like with your training, your prep work for the stage component of the competition needs to be a little every day. It doesn't need to be fancy pants stuff either. Or take up hours of time. You don't need to go to classes. You simply need a little structure like you have with your workouts. I was talking with Ian Mercer about posing at the staff dinner after the show I just judged. If you don't know Ian, he is the posing coach that taught Kai Greene how to pose. And Kai, in my opinion, is the best poser in bodybuilding. Fun fact, Kai Green competed in the WNBF before he competed in the NPC/IFBB. He actually won the World Championships. Anyways, Ian had Kai pose all. The. time. And Ian didn't just work with him on the specific poses required in the judging round. Ian worked with Kai on movement in and out of the poses as well. If you watch Kai Greene pose, you will never see him make an unflattering shape. And it goes without saying that Kai makes moving a body with a ton of muscle look effortless. That took a lot of effort to make things look effortless. Which leads me to the judges feedback from the show. The most common feedback from the show I head judged, from not just me, but the other judges, had to do with …posing and the odd shapes people were making on stage with their physiques. It's such a common theme that stinks because it's avoidable. Some of the classes there were clear cut winners, but there were many classes where it was a close call. I was talking with the other judges after the show and we were all commenting on how a lot of the posing was really awkward and did absolutely no justice to people's physiques. The poses themselves weren't exactly wrong, if you read the criteria, technically the poses were within the guidelines, but the way they were displaying the pose did no justice to their body. I told quite a few people to start playing with the angles of their body and try to focus on creating more flattering shapes. You don't need to go to a workshop to hear the same thing that I just told you as a judge. Everyone listening today, just like with your lifting, you can do this yourself a little every day. Think of posing as creating SHAPES. I made the same mistakes early in my career. I remember trying so hard to pose that I squeezed everything for dear life in my back pose. I pinched my shoulder blades thinking flexing was going to help show more definition and I squeezed my glutes as tight as possible. You can probably visualize how awful this look was. I had no idea until I got the stage pictures back how bad the poses looked. That's when a light bulb went off and I changed my mindset to seeing posing as creating shapes and flattering angles. And to chill the f out on stage. Eyeballs do not need to be popping out of your head when you pose. The more relaxed you are the better you will look. I don't think people realize that posing is meant to create a shape with your body. The description of the pose you might read on the federation's website, gives you a guideline on how to stand and position your body, but it's up to you to make it look good on you. If the judges are looking for symmetry, you need to take that into account when you are hitting your poses. You might need to change your leg position, your hip position, or your shoulder position to create a better shape on you. The guidelines are provided for you, but if you understand what the goal of the pose is, you can play with things like your leg, hip, and shoulder positions to see what creates a better shape with your body's structure. And you know what? You can do this on your own! Speaking to those right here who are listening and have done shows or preparing for one. What's the biggest thing you are struggling with? Comment on this podcast episode and tell me what you are currently doing to create the best shapes with your body in your posing …What are you doing about it? Workshops? Posing coach? Something else? Let me know in the comments. Meanwhile I am going to help you get things into orbit. I'm going to give examples from three divisions on things you can do on your own to help you make better shapes with your body so you can become a stand out on stage. There is plenty you can do on your own to help you get on a faster path to success. First example: men's physique. The judges are looking for a v-taper, tight waist, overall healthy athletic look, and great stage presence. A lot of times the guys have figured out how to make the v taper, but there are quite a few common issues with the rest of the pose. For example, the foot placement. Often the feet aren't even factored into the pose at all. Even though your legs are not technically scored, you still want to create flattering shape for your overall presentation. Like, try to step your feet apart, play with angles, your foot position, spin your foot out, it will change the entire look of the pose. Stagger your feet to try and make your waist look smaller. Play with your posing as much as possible and watch how each adjustment you make changes the shape of your body. Next example…Women's figure and even men's bodybuilding too. Common issues are with the lats. The big wind up like a helicopter to open your lats in your front and back poses is not only not necessary, it incorrectly conditions your body to lead your poses with your hands. Your lats don't need your hands to open them. If you are sitting down while listening to this and your back is flat against a seat, your lats are pretty much open. When you reach for the steering wheel in the car, you don't do five arm circles beforehand….for your hands to make it up to the wheel. Nope, it's with ONE motion, you pick your hands up and grab the steering wheel. Posing should be no different. Open the lats and that's it. And, now, bikini. The back pose is not a vagina pose. There is no need to bend over in this pose. The judges and the audience are below you so this pose can quickly become distasteful. Work on spine mobility to lift your torso up, shoot your hips back, and stick the pose. Plus, remember that the judges are looking for symmetry so you should concentrate on creating an hourglass shape in ALL of your poses. If you bend over, you flatten your glutes and narrow your upper body which then makes you look tiny up top and big on bottom….not the best look for symmetry. In your front pose, work on things to accentuate a smaller waistline. Ok I know I said three divisions but I”m on a roll and want to mention the new classic physique division because it's the fastest growing men's division. What makes classic physique so appealing is the aesthetics of the physiques. It's not just about the muscle, it's the presentation and the total package. The posing is an absolute art in this division. I watched the current reigning 3x Men's Physique Olympia champion, Chris Bumstead's, show day YouTube video and he took the time to have a professional apply makeup on his face to not only match his tan but add contouring and color to best accentuate his features. From the audience he looked healthy and put together. One of the competitors that was briefly compared to him on stage had the usual spray tan applied to his face and no blending or consideration for how his face looked. As he began to sweat the tan became blotchy which only made Chris look better. Not to mention the posing presentations of all the top competitors in this division blew the doors off any performance that night. So much time went into their performances. They didn't just show up and hit a few poses to house music. Their presentations were a choreographed posing dance that was entertaining and clearly took a lot of time and effort to put together. Everything counts when preparing for a show. What you need to focus on the most will depend on the division. Regardless, where your focus goes, energy flows. A small amount of effort daily will go a long way. One last thing I want to cover today is the direction I'm seeing the divisions in all the federations going and how this affects your ability to stand out on stage. Right now we are in a changing environment where physiques are getting more muscular and the standards for conditioning are getting higher. If you watched the most recent IFBB Olympia contests and compare the physiques to the Olympians from around 2008-2012 there is a huge difference. The muscle size and the leanness of the competitors is beyond anything we have seen before. There is an IFBB Figure Olympian, Erin Stern, who stopped competing as a figure athlete and completely transformed her body into a bikini competitor. She changed her training, shaved off a lot of muscle, learned new posing skills, and with quite a bit of effort she not only became a bikini pro, but she won a major contest and got an invite to compete in the Olympia contest. Understanding the look of your category is critical. Erin knew she no longer had the size that was required to be competitive in figure competitions so she took a hard look at herself and made the switch to a division where she could be more competitive. She didn't win her first pro show. Despite being a figure Olympia champion, it took quite a bit of time to make the transformation on not just her physique, but her stage presence. In fact, I saw comments she made about having to make tweaks with her posing to become more competitive. So as you can see even a former Olympian had to work to create better shapes with her body to best match the criteria of the new division she was competing in. So if you are bodybuilding, your focus is on size, symmetry, and nailing your mandatory poses in your sleep. If you are a bikini competitor, you need to focus on symmetry, style, and learn how to walk confidently in high heels. Wellness competitors you don't need symmetry but you need to pose to create flattering shapes and to nail your stage presentation. Similar for men's physique, you don't need symmetry necessarily but you need to create your best v taper, best angles, and spend time on your overall presentation. Figure girls, you are a combination of both. You need to nail your mandatories AND work on presentation. Classic Physique, you need your physique on point, but you also need to know your best angles and shapes to make the posing more of an art. Most people underestimate how much preparation beyond just nutrition and training is needed. And that's the whole point of this episode. I want you to spend more time on these other things. Even a little movement or mobility work every day. Play with angles, shapes. I'd rather you do 5 minutes a day of movement outside of your comfort zone than to practice a few poses 1 or 2x a month and hope for the best on show day. Plan your week ahead of time and schedule blocks of time right in your phone that you will dedicate to presentation. It's the consistency that will have a greater payoff. And that's the point of this whole episode. Guys if you enjoyed this episode I would love it if you guys would go to iTunes or Spotify and leave a little review and rate it. That would be awesome. I'm going to keep dropping these strategies like this. There will be times I do one strategy over a few episodes or other times like this where I kinda go into a little bit more detail on one strategy. Very excited for this. Hey guys, next episode I am going to give you guys something, it's free, a special class I wrote something I spent quite a bit of time writing and creating. So anyways the will be in the next episode I'll tell you where to go. And I'll see you on the next episode.
With Ben and Guy's prep around the corner Bro Chat takes a little more serious feel this week.
In this Bros vs Jen episode (Brandon and Mike obviously being the bros), we sit down to talk about foot fetishes, male gynecologists, whether or not Brandon is single, Kai Greene's butt, and Texas things.You can watch ALL episodes on YouTube | Jen VaronInstagram | @jen_varon | @sittingdownwithjenEmail | varon.jen@gmail.comSupport this podcast | Patreon
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In this YouTube episode your hosts Stevesmi and Da Mobster have a look at the social media star and previously top Olympia contender – Kai Greene. Listen up as we discuss: • 6.5m followers on Instagram (2021), 5.8m followers on Facebook and only 530,000 or so on YouTube. One again we talk about what that means and how it can develop income. • How he's done news interviews and a LOT of mainstream stuff including TV shows as a regular. • That Grapefruit thing • Rarely uses three words when 30 will do – although he's a LOT easier to understand now. • How he's quite motivational. He puts out training, nutrition and inspirational tips con-stantly. • Came from the street (as a street dancer) and a ward of the court / state (in a care home in his formative years). • Didn't learn to read until he was 16 • His on-stage journey • Has done live stage shows and poetry stuff in theatre • Very high volume trainer – often takes 40+ minutes to warm up according to other ath-letes. Yet strong too. • 300+lbs year round • We delve into his PED use and maintaining the 300lbs off stage physique • Finally we even reveal a hidden aspect of being a signed up and sponsored Please note we're not doctors and the opinions are ours. It's our view and is based on our experience and views on the topic. Our Podcasts are for informational purposes and entertainment only. The Freedom of speech and 1st amendment applies. Link to thread: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/anabolic-steroids-peds/kai-greene-steroids-cycle-exposed-8238.html Link to article: https://www.evolutionary.org/kai-greene-steroid-cycle/ Social media links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialkaigreene Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KaiGreeneOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaigreene/
Instagram sensation Blessing Awodibu is our guest for this podcast and he's dedicated to prove he is more than that at the Indy pro which is taking place in 10 days. We talked about his rivalry with other pros, how he became viral on social media, his purpose in bodybuilding, his coach Chad Nicholls, his training partners (including Kai Greene) and his rigorous contest prep regimen. TUNE IN!
In this episode we have another wonderful guest! A man who was born in Ghana, then went to Starehe Boy's school in Kenya and now lives in the UK. Who went from lifting concrete weights in Nairobi to competing against bodybuilding legends like Kai Greene, Phil Heath and Ronnie Coleman. This man is Eddie Abbew. IFFP Pro, family man, gym owner and qualified nurse. Eddie takes us through growing up in Kenya, what got him into bodybuilding, his bodybuilding career, his views on bodybuilding now and the life he has built for himself and being a gym owner. We sincerely apologise for the dodgy internet and hope it doesn't detract from the episode too much.
On this episode of the SignatureCast, we hear the story of Kai Greene, a man who has come so far and become successful in the world of Bodybuilding, Fitness, Art and Film. As always remember to come visit us at Signature Fitness in Belleville NJ. A 55,000 sq ft facility designed for all of your Health & Wellness needs. Guest : Kai Green @kaigreeneHost: William Blazeski @williamblazeskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVB0BxnV_kwzQcRaV_X5MwInstagram: www.instagram.com/signaturefitnessnjwebsite: www.signaturefitnessnj.comIntro/outro music : Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Become a Member for ad-free listening, video versions and exclusive content: https://benlionelscott.com/subscribe — This episode is spoken by Rich Wilkerson Jr, Bayless Conley, Kevin Breel, George Watsky, Nick Vujicic, Kai Greene, Dwayne Johnson, Eric Thomas, Lecrae, Steven Furtick. The music is Tessa by Steve Jablonsky
The Drop Set: Bodybuilding Discussion on training, nutrition, motivation and more
The Drop Set – Episode 131: Shawn Rhoden Drama, Wellness Division, Progressive Overload 0:00 – Intro/personal update! 5:20 – IFBB update regarding Shawn Rhoden & Kai Greene 14:28 – Wellness Division Standards and Guidelines announced 23:08 – Listener VM – relationship with food, sustaining intensity 34:08 – NPC done fucked up – Universe Screw-ups 40:0… Read More » The post The Drop Set – Episode 131: Shawn Rhoden Drama, Wellness Division, Progressive Overload appeared first on Five Starr Physique.
"It's gonna help you to burn fat and when you do eat it'll help you to build muscle - the Holy Grail of body composition" "Mindless eating...people eating just because they're bored...because they don't know what else to do" "You have to eat a ton of protein, whey shakes, and aim for at least 6 small meals a day. How many people would freak out if they had to fast for even as little as 20 hours per day?" Right... What's the deal with intermittent fasting? Why do some people deliberately choose to not eat anything during certain periods of the day? Are they insane in the head? That's what we'll be talking in today's Body Mind Empowerment Podcast. I'm Siim Land and our guest is my friend Philip Ghezelbash. Philip is a YouTuber, a trainer, and an author. We're going to talk about: What made me and Philip say enough and start intermittent fasting Is it dangerous to be eating all the time How much protein can your body absorb in one sitting before you pee out the rest Can you get as big as Kai Greene with intermittent fasting Will fasting and skipping meals make your brain sharper The crazy situation where fat and exogenous ketones may raise insulin and kick you out of a fasted state Why you may potentially lose muscle mass while fasting and how to prevent it The best way to work out in a fasted state How can long term keto adaptation affect your physical performance Why I suffered during my first time trying to get into ketosis What're the surest ways of increasing your life span And much more... To support this podcast, then I'd appreciate if you could leave us a review on iTunes and follow me on social media. Here are the links to the podcast on all platforms Link to the Audio Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Download mp3 Watch the podcast on YouTube Click Here to Watch the Conversation on Video! Show Notes Philip's channel Keto // IF Program Coaching P.S. The OURA ring is having a pre-sale with a -$75 discount. You can get the new OURA ring 2.0 at a huge bargain There I only have 10 codes left Use this CODE at ouraring.com TNELDDPXRDJ Stay Empowered Siim #health #fasting #nutrition