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LATEST IFBB RESULTS
October 2022

2022 IFBB Texas Pro
Irving Texas, USA
Mens Open Bodybuilding
August 11-13

2022 IFBB Texas Pro Mens Open Bodybuilding Champion - CHINEDU “ANDREW” OBIEKEA

CHINEDU “ANDREW” OBIEKEA
2022 IFBB Texas Pro
Mens Open Bodybuilding Champion

CHINEDU “ANDREW” OBIEKEA came out smoking in his first contest of his professional career with a convincing win over some pretty established pros. He was crisp and had the most size and separations of all those in the contest. Garnering straight first in your first competition has not been done since Flex Wheeler in 1993! Full Report

2022 New York Pro
Teaneck New Jersey, USA
Mens Open Bodybuilding
May 21

2022 IFBB New York Pro Mens Open Bodybuilding Champion - Blessing Awodibu

Blessing Awodibu
2022 New York Pro
Mens Open Bodybuilding Champion

Blessing Awodibu makes it 2 in a row with anther convincing win at the NY Pro. He was bigger and fuller than in Indianapolis with all the sharpness necessary to dominate the contest from start to finish... Full Report

Bodybuilding Training: Training course for the beginning bodybuilder or those looking to get back on the right track.
Question #3 of the Month
BBZone Q&A October 2022 - Weak Frontal Thigh Mass

Question: I have been workoing out for about 4 years now and i am still having trouble putting mass on my frontal thighs, can you HELP!
Dennis, San Diego

Answer: Yeah Dennis we can help you add some mass to your frontal quads. I have looked over your routine and it a very good one but it is not a quadriceps routine, it a leg routine. This is the problem with allot of bodybuilder today as allot of you think building your legs is the same as building your quads - IT IS NOT! You routine should focus on quad stretch and contraction. 4 exercises focus on the quads directly & indirectly - Front Squats, Hack Squats, Sissy Squats and Leg Extension. All 3 of these exercises hit your quads very hard. Front squats which force you to squat in a more upright position also put allot more focus on your quads over hamstrings, hips and inner/outer thighs. Try incorporating 2 of these movements into your training as your primary or secondary exercises. Below is an example routine!

  • Leg Extensions 4-5 sets 10-15* reps
  • Front Squats 6 sets 10-5* reps
  • Lying Leg Curls 5 sets 10-15 reps
  • Straight-Leg Deadlifts 5 sets 10-15 reps

* Defines pyramid your weights - increasing weight each set as the reps decrease.

The workout is designed to focus on the frontal thighs and hamstrings. It does the job very, very well when followed to the T! Remember one thing - HARD WORK PAYS OFF WAY MORE OFTEN THEN SHORTCUTS!! DO THE WORK!!

Bulldog
Train Hard or Go Home!
Bulldog…..
Recipe of Month
BBZone Recipe of the Month - Spicy Beef Kabobs

Spicy Beef Kabobs

Beef Kabobs are one the best ways to enjoy summer day out on the grill. Kabobs let you add all kinds of spicy to yu daily diet and still keep it very healthy. The only thing that needs to be done is to make sure each kabob has roughly the same amount of beef to ensure each person or just yourslef are getting the amount of nutrients that you have planned.

With Kabobs you can add a host of different food stuffs to your skewer. With ur spicy Beef Kabobs we stuck to our favorites of, Sweet Onion, Red Bell Pepper strips, Fresh Oineapple chunks, and Mushrooms Caps. We have also done Sweet potstoe chunks, cherry tomatoes, Zuchini, Squash and even Watermelon, OH YEAH!! Get creative with your Kabobs and find new ways to spice it up!

Ingredients:

For the Marinade

  • 3 tablespoon Swerve Brown
  • 2 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Amino
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 2 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Organic Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Organic Onion Powder

For the Kabobs

  • 3 lbs Grass Fed Angus Beef (cut into 1.5 - 2 inch cubes)
  • 1 large Vidalia Sweeet Onion cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 large Red Bell Peppers seeded and cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
  • 3 cups fresh Pineapple cut into 1.5 -inch cubes
  • 1-2 Larg Zchini cut into 1/2 inch slices

Directions

Make the Marinade: Whisk together the lime juice, liquid amino, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and brown sugar. Add beef cubes to marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Prepare and Grill the Beef Kabobs: If using bamboo kabob skewers, soak in water overnight. Assemble kabobs alternating meat and vegetables as desired.

Preheat grill to medium high. Grill 4 to 8 minutes for medium rare or until meat is at desired doneness. Be sure to rotate kabobs on the grill frequently.

Serves 3-6 Hungry bodybuilders person depending on eating plan. Excellent when combined with roasted sweet potatoes or home fries. Bon Appetite!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Kabob
Calories: 202kcal
Carbohydrates: 11g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 350mg
Sodium: 268mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 7g

DL
Train Smart & Train Hard!
DL
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BODYBUILDING WORKOUT!
Bodybuilding Workout of the Month October 2022 - Arms Plateau Buster!

“The arms are, by far, the muscular areas of the body that interest the greatest number of bodybuilders.”

Arms

The Arms are, by far, the muscular areas of the body that interest the greatest number of bodybuilders. Even with limited time and less training equipment both the novice and advanced trainer will somehow find the wherewithal to include some type of arm work in his schedule. As a result of this fascination with arms many new and innovative training routines are constantly being brought to the attention of the arm-happy public.

A training system which allows a terrific pump, increases strength due to the use of heavy weights and can be completed in a short period of time is the ‘two and one system. Here is how it works. You perform two sets of six reps of an exercise, with one minute rest between them. Then immediately following the second set, do one set of another exercise using ten to twelve reps. The first exercise should be of an isolated nature; the second one a compound exercise that uses both the muscle that you are training with assistance of other associated muscles.

This method is particularly effective on triceps that stubbornly refuse to pump up or grow. If you enjoy training heavy and light, then you will enjoy using the “two and one” system. Here is a workout that has proven effective in overcoming many a sticking points:

Triceps

  1. Tricep Pushdowns—2 sets of 6 reps (one minute rest)
  2. Dips—1 set 10-12 reps
  3. Same as No. 1
  4. Same as No. 2
  5. Lying Tricep Extensions—2 sets of 6 reps (one minute rest)
  6. Close grip bench press—1 set 10-12reps
  7. Same as No. 5
  8. Same as No. 6

Biceps

  1. EZ bar curl—2 sets of 6 reps (one minute rest)
  2. Bent forward, Barbell Concentration Curls— 1set 10-12 reps
  3. Same as No. 1
  4. Same as No. 2
  5. Preacher bench EZ bar curl—2 sets of 6 reps (one minute rest)
  6. Shoulder width chins—1 set 10-12 reps
  7. Same as No. 5
  8. Same as No. 6

There are many variations of this type of training which can be used to increase the intensity of the workout. To greatly intensify the workload you can finish off your last set of each exercise by doing about ten single reps with about 30 seconds between each one. Alter your last possible rep, start reducing the weight of the bar and do descending sets for three or more reps until you can not possibly move your arms.

A short, fast productive training session like this will leave your arms flushed, bloated and you will have a sense of accomplishment as you look forward to your next training session.

BigZzzz
Live Strong and Train Hard….
BigZZZ


News & Observations

Bodybuilding - News & Observations

WHAT'S UP!!

We saw some really good bodybuilding just this past few months. The Arnold Classic UK, Texas Pro, NY Pro we saw two young guys in Blessing Awodibu, and Chinedu “Andrew” Obiekea put their names into the Olympia mix. We also have seen other big guns jump federation like Michal Krizzo and Vital Ugolnikov (aka GoodVido) jumping into the IFBB from easier federation. Unlike allot of other when I look at these guys they have some real hole that they need to fill to be of any concern to establish IFBB pro, but they are good just not very good right NOW!

We have also seen allot of bodybuilders getting injured because they are just to damn fat. I call the shit what it is -FAT! When you see guys that are about 5'6" taking about I am hitting 300 pounds and looking like tiny sumo wrestlers. But hey their fans will tell you that they are the best thing to ever hit the bodybuilding stage. It is hilarious watching these guys coming down for the Olympia or other contest and looking pretty much be same as the previous year with just a little mass added. The biggest problem with this form of size gaining the size is never where you truly want it. When you gain over all body mass like that you can not target weak points as much as you think. When contest time rolls around those weaknesses are still kinda evident - SORRY it didn't work!

This years Olympia is gonna be fun to see, not because we think there will be allot of changes at the top but some of these guys are dew with a good wake-up call. Some will see just how good the IFBB is compared to those lesser federation, others will find out that they have even more work to do to climb that ladder up to #1! Gonna be very interesting INDEED!!!! Oh My!!!

Later Till Next Month...........
DL
Old School Rules!
DL.

Ouestion of the Month

BBZone Q&A MONTH - Olympic Lifting Building Muscle Mass - Building Championship Physique with a small frame.
Questions of the Month

Question of the Month #1

Question: Do olympic lifts build muscle mass?
Terry - Albuquerque

Olympic Lifter in mid clean of a clean & jerk.

Answer: The short answer t this question is - NO! Olympic lifting doesn't build muscle mass is in muscle hypertrophy like other forms of weight lifting. Olympic lifting is form of lifting weights that is more of kinetic motion than that of strength & power. When you snatch and clean a weight you move your body allot more than you move the weights. This the very reason why it takes usually over 10 years of Olympic lifting for your best to shine through. Where Olympic lifters gain their muscular size from is all the axillary exercises that they perform to help in the lifts themselves.

When you see that Olympic lifter on your TV set just remember that he has done thousand of front squats to help him stead his body for heavy snatches and clean. Thousand of shrugs, high pulls, rows and rack pulls to build the back strength to steady his spine when catching the large amounts of weight landing on his shoulders. Oh yeah did we forget to mention that do arm and forearm work to make sure they cover their asses for weak links.

NO, the 2 Olympic lifts don't build muscle mass, but everything else in their training seems to add a little muscle here and there!

Question of the Month #2

Question: Can a light bone individual develop a championship physique?
Bradly J - NYC

3 X Mr. Olympia Frank Zane

Answer: Definitely - What you may find hard to do is to develop the kind of hulking mass associated with some of todays superstars of bodybuilding. Developing a championship physique is definitely possible.

Being a small boned individual concentrate on developing the fullness in your muscles bellies and forget the mega poundages and max sets. Your reps should never go below 8 and should never go beyond 12 (except in leg training). This rep range is ideal for the ectomorph, as it stimulate the muscle to its fullest and allows you to use weight that will tax you to the max without injury.

Secondly, remember Frank Zane wasn't a large individual and he attained bodybuilding greatest prize by training just as I have outlined here. Concentration on muscle fullness and separation, with size coming as a result of effort and consistency. Good luck Bradly.

Bulldog
Train Hard or Go Home!
Bulldog...

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Bodybuilding Supplements - Reviews
Jacked Factory Nitrosurge Build - Muscle Building Pre Workout!
Jacked Factory
:: Presents ::
Nitrosurge Build

Muscle Building Pre Workout!

:: From the Manufacture ::
Functional Benifits
  • Con Cret Creatine
  • Laser Focus
  • Increased Strength
  • Improved Athletic Performance
  • Endless Energy

Muscle Building Pre Workout with Creatine - Con Cret Creatine Pre Workout Powder & elevATP for Intense Energy, Powerful Pumps, & Endless Endurance!

  • Pre Workout Creatine Powder for Energy, Strength, & Blood Flow: Nitrosurge Build is a powerhouse pre workout with creatine powder that promotes an enhanced body composition over time. Nitrosurge Build takes our tried-and-true Nitrosurge pre workout powder formula up a notch with patented Con Cret-Creatine HCL, and ElevATP to keep your strength and endurance on full display. This complete preworkout creatine formula contains everything you need for powerful workouts and head-turning results.
  • Experience Explosive Energy, Strength, & Focus: This preworkout powder with creatine is formulated with high-quality, trademarked ingredients including Con-Cret Creatine HCL which provides an efficacious amount of creatine in a much smaller dose than creatine monohydrate, preventing bloating and other undesirable gastrointestinal effects. As a flavored creatine pre-workout, Nitrosurge Build delivers peak performance, laser focus, and nitric oxide boosting in every single training session.
  • Best Pre-Workout Supplement for Athletes & Gym-Goers: We went the extra mile to create a science-backed, preworkout with creatine that helps improve body composition and athletic performance without the side effects of harsh stimulants and banned ingredients. Nitrosurge Build contains clean, effective, and pure ingredients that athletes and gym-goers can count on, including Con-Cret Creatine, elevATP, L-Citrulline, Betaine Anhydrous, Beta-Alanine, Caffeine, L-Theanine, and more.
  • Nitric Oxide Boosting Pre-workout for Men and Women: Nitrosurge elevates muscle pumps during training thanks to clinical doses of L-Citrulline and Betaine Anhydrous — two proven nitric oxide boosters. Feel the satisfaction of skin-tearing pumps every time you hit the gym with this best-rated pre-workout supplement.
  • Manufactured in the USA in a cGMP-Certified Facility. Unlike many sports nutrition pre-workout products, Nitrosurge Build is a workout supplement for men and women that is free from artificial fillers, food dyes, and banned stimulants. Experience lasting energy that keeps you in the zone when it matters most — no crashes or jitters.

Our Conclusion:

Jacked Factory Nitrosurge Build is possibly the best of the bunch when it comes to get you up and ready for your workout and increase muscle strength, endurance without just pumping you with a butt load of stimulants. On the supplement it says you can use 1 or 2 scoops - we stuck to 1 scoop 20 minutes before training. This worked great with zero gitters or let downs in energy or strength. The only reason to use 2 scoops is if your a caffeine junkie, if so you need to get another supplement. Definitely a TOOLBOX addition! Recommendation: 8.0 / 10.0

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Earth Elixir Turkesterone - 1200mg Maximum Strength!
Earth Elixir
:: Presents ::
Turkesterone

1200mg Maximum Strength!

:: From the Manufacture ::
Functional Benifits
  • Maximum Strength & Purity
  • Increase Protein Synthesis And Mass Gains
  • 3rd PARTY TESTED!

(90 Capsules) 3 Month Supply – Max Purity - 100% Pure Turkesterone Supplement -Zero Fillers!

  • TOP QUALITY TURKESTERONE: Our turkesterone supplement is sourced from Uzbekistan, which is the only place in the world where you can get pure 10% turkesterone extract. Many other supplement companies claim they have 10% extract, but really only contain 2%. We are one of the only few suppliers that have access to turkesterone from Uzbekistan.
  • MOST BIOAVAILABLE FORM OF TURKESTERONE: Our turkesterone is synthesized utilizing Hydroxypropyl-ß-Cyclodextrin complex to increase turkesterone absorption and to increase protein synthesis.
  • BREAK THROUGH WEIGHT LIFTING PLATEAUS: If you are trying to achieve a new PR and need an extra kick give this a try. There have been many clinically researched benefits of Turkesterone (Ajuga Turkestanica Extract). It can help build strength and speed up recovery time.
  • COMPLETELY NATURAL: Cycle this product with our beta ecdysterone, fadogia agrestis and tongkat ali supplement for a complete natty experience!
  • USA PROUD AND TRUSTED: Earth Elixir’s Turkesterone 1200mg is manufactured and tested for safety right here in the USA. All our products are Gluten Free, Non-GMO and Vegan Safe. When it comes to putting supplements in your body you want to go with a trusted company such as ours. If you're not satisfied with our product, we will give you a 100% money back guarantee!
  • IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE BRAND: Since this is a natural product, a healthy life style is necessary to maximize the benefits. If you are not sleeping enough, eating healthy foods (getting your vitamins such as Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin D, etc.) exercising on a regular basis, or drinking enough water it will counteract the benefits you will receive from this. A healthy lifestyle is necessary to help stimulate production.

Our Conclusion:

Earth Elixir Turkesterone First thing I would like to say this supplement isn't as new most think. We caught wind of this in 2017 but did not think much of it because it was not processed good. Today the processing is much, much better and the extract purity has reached a level where it is a viable supplement for those looking to increase size and strength naturally. We stack this brand here with Universal M-Stack to get some insane number naturally for 3 male testers. This stack very well with M-Stack because M-Stack is more focused on your workout as pure Turkesterone is more focused on your food. It increases your protein utilization - PERIOD! You will still have to work your ass off but it does help you increase muscle mass & strength NATURALLY!! Get yours this is good stuff!!!! Recommendation: 8.5 / 10.0

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Universal Nutrition ANIMAL GREENS - HardCore Greens Formula!!
Universal Nutrition
:: Presents ::
ANIMAL GREENS

HardCore Greens Formula!

:: From the Manufacture ::
Functional Benifits
  • Hearty Servings Of Greens
  • Packed With Phytonutrients, Antioxidants, And Digestive Ingredients
  • Quick, Easy, And Convenient Pill-Packs
  • Only Capsules And Tablets, So No Harsh Greens Aftertaste
  • Helps Strengthen Immune System And Overall Health
  • Based On Natural Foods

Convenient Greens Formula IN 1 Pill Pack!!!

Ever have trouble getting down your greens even though you know they are absolutely necessary for a healthy, functioning body? You probably have, or you may even have skipped over them completely. Or maybe you invested in some powdered greens only to find out it tastes like freshly cut grass? Whatever the issue is, forget about it now – toss one pill packet back and cover all your bases for the day.

Our Conclusion:

Universal Nutrition ANIMAL GREENS This is one of the best and quickest way for those who don't like allot of vegetables in their diet to get a complete serving in one convenient pack. We gave this to 4 very veggie challenged individual for 60 days to see what they had to say after adding this to their supplement stack. Everybody loved the way they felt after just one week of taking it, but one complained about the amount of caps & tablets. One complained about “There's to many tablets & capsules, cant they make this into a powder?” - ALWAYS ONE! Overall this is another winner ANIMAL has come out with in the last few years. They are hitting on all cylinders as of late. Recommendation: 8.5 / 10.0

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