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Bodybuilding Zone | MS PowerClub | SportsFitness Connection
May 2023
vol:2 Issue:2
Bodybuilding Zone Editorial - May 2023 - The Gear Generation!

The Gear Generation!

Was at a regional contest last year around October talking to some of the competitor back stage and the subject of gear came up. I was talking to one of the guy competitors about his conditioning and what hardships he had getting ready for his show and he was saying the usual stuff food supplements eating plan what he was taking and not taking. The surprise to me was what he told me about what his girlfriend was taking to get in shape for her bikini show - BIKINI SHOW! Yeah that bullshit blew me away. What the hell does a 22 year old have to take to get ready for a bikini show.

After my little encounter I did some research on women, competition and gear usage, come to find out that it is pretty damn high. A survey done in 2007 said that some 5.5% of teenage girls have used anabolic steroids. That right there is some crazy ass shit and that was 16 years ago. This have it all now culture is doing some serious damage to these young people and they don't even know it. People are dying getting ready for bodybuilding and fitness shows just to receive a $10 piece of plastic with some contest name on it. You see afl over the internet with everybody saying they're jacked or gonna win some show. Bodybuilding male or female ain't that fucking easy!

Then you have the online fakes saying they are all natural while sticking a needle in their ass 2-3 time per week. You see them come up really fast but disappear for a couple months. Then most disappear because of some health issue that hey don't disclose to their followers because that gonna hurt the cash flow. Over 90% of the Youtube fitness industry is a FRAUD!!!

In our opinion get off the drugs and bust your ass in the gym using what your parents gave you. With hard work and dedication you can build that foundation that takes you to the national level. Then you will have to make that decision of putting something your body that could help or hurt you ion the long run. Doing that bullshit in the beginning before you have even gotten to any kind of regional status is a fools game. So don't be a FOOL!!!!

BigZzzz
Live Strong and Train Hard….
BigZZZ

2023 Arnold Classic Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Open Mens Bodybuilding
April 15th

2023 Arnold Classic Brazil Open Mens Bodybuilding Champion - Behrooz Tabani

Behrooz Tabani
2023 Arnold Classic Brazil
Open Mens Bodybuilding Champion

1st place - Behrooz-Tabani See full results - Full Report

Arnold Classic 2023
Columbus Ohio, USA
Open Mens Bodybuilding
March 4, 2023

Arnold Classic 2023 Open Mens Bodybuilding Champion - Samson Duada

Samson Duada
Arnold Classic
Open Mens Bodybuilding Champion

1st place - Samson Duada It was a great contest to begin the competitive season with as all in the top 6 came to play! Full Report

BB Nutrition 101 May 2023 - Where's My Beef?

Where's My Beef?

Like all good bodybuilders I duly eat my chicken and fish when preparing for a contest and do so gladly. But i have to admit that I don't much care for my precontest fare much as I get really tired of eating plain chicken over & over! The fish isn't as much of a bother but the endless pieces of chicken have found their way into my subconscience. I do it because during my offseason you'll find me consuming my favorite protein other than eggs - BEEF!

In the offseason I eat beef over 4 time a week and keep doing so because I love the flavor & the fact that I get to smoke it or barbecue it on my grills make the cooking and eating that much more pleasurable. I will eat 5-6 meals a day with beef as the main source of 3 of those meal 4 time a week. That is a total of at least 12 beef meals a week on average.

During the last year I gained 18 pounds of solid muscle mass on this diet with very little in the way of fat gain. Before you say all that beef it bad for me and my health is gonna suffer, I get checked out by my doctor 3 time a year and my cholesterol levels are very low and my health is very, very good.

I am not saying all other protein is a waste of time, I am just saying that beef has helped me pack on some serious muscle size in the last 18 months that chicken & fish could never do! So I will keep on pounding down the beef and save the chicken for contest prep.

Brahma Bull
Only The Strongest Will Survive!
Brahma Bull
Recipe of Month - May 2023 - Ground Turkey Tacos

Ground Turkey Tacos

One of the best and most tasty quick meals you can put together are Tacos. When most of the worlds thinks about making tacos they almost always go to ground beef. Ground beef is good but it looses it moist texture and sometimes becomes a little dry and tougher to eat. The best tacos you can ever make will come from using Ground Turkey instead of Beef. The flavor is better and the meat holds more moisture when cooked with all the flavor. Here is our recipe for making approx. 6-8 giant tacos using large flat bottom Taco shells. You can also using soft tortilla shell for amazing soft tacos but these are hard tacos. Enjoy!!!!!

Ingredients:

  • Meat - 24oz 93% Lean ground turkey: We use JennyO
  • Organic Extra Virgin Olive oil: Vegetable oil will work fine too if that is what you have.
  • Seasonings: Combine all seasoning in a small bowl
    • 1 tblspn - Salt & Coarse Ground Black Pepper: I usually have a bottle of 50/50 Sea Salt & Coarse ground Black Pepper in my cabinet so that is what I use to start seasoning all meats.
    • 1 tsp - Organic Garlic Powder or 2 Cloves Fresh Garlic
    • 1/2 tsp - Chili Powder: Use mild chili powder.
    • 1/2 tsp - Ground Cumin
    • 1/2 tsp - Paprika
  • Toppings:
    • Shredded Red Cabbage: You can use Lettuce but the shredded cabbage adds more flavor and crunch to us.
    • Fresh Salsa: You can buy this in the produce section or you can make it homemade. Just be aware they usually come in different
    • heat intensities so check the package label.
    • Cilantro: Not critical to the recipe since there is some in most salsa, but adding fresh on top with other topping is really good.
    • Tortillas: Corn or flour tortillas can be used. We have used both hard corn tortillas and soft flour ones - Its your choice.
    • Other Toppings: Diced or Cherry tomatoes, Shredded Cheese, Hot sauce.

Directions:

  • Prepare You Turkey: In a large bowl have your ground turkey. Add in all your spice that you have mixed together in a small bowl. With clean washed hands, began combining the turkey and spices until you feel they are throughly mixed together - Go wash you HANDS!
  • Preheat skillet: Heat your pan on med high, wait until you can feel the heat from the pan on your hand about 1 inch above, then turn your pan down to medium. The pan is ready for cooking. Add in 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a 12-inch non-stick skillet over moderately high heat. Place your seasoned turkey into your pan in large chunks until all turkey is in.
  • Brown turkey: Let the turkey set fro about 3 minutes so the bottoms start to turn light brown. Using a spoon of spatula begin to break up your turkey clumps at the same time making sure to keep turning over the meat so all portions cook evenly. you turkey should be throughly cooked in about 5-6 minutes. We like to add a little more oil to the pan and let the edges of the met get a little crispy, this brings out even more flavor.
  • Simmer with Salsa: Pour in about 1 cup of your salsa, toss and let simmer on low heat for a couple minutes.

Fill your Taco Shell both hard or soft, add topping and enjoy!!!!!

DL
Train Smart & Train Hard!
DL
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Bodybuilding Workout of the Month July 2022 - Building a Better Chest!

Building a Better Chest!

3 Workouts are better than 1!

Haveing trouble building your chest try rotating these three workout and watch you pec grow th new width and thickness.

Workout #1

  • Bench Press (Power Workout)
    • 3 sets warmup 12-15 rep - Pyramid Up
    • 5 sets of 4-8 reps (60-85% 0f 1Rep Max)
    • 1 set cool-down 12 reps 55%

  • Incline BB Presses 4 sets 8-12 reps
  • Flat Flyes 3 Sets 10-12 reps

Workout #2

  • DB Bench Presses 4 Sets of 8-12 Reps
  • DB Incline Presse 4 Sets of 10-12 Reps
  • Decline BB Press 3 Sets of 6-8 Reps
  • Incline Flyes 3 Sets of 10-12 Reps

(This workout is tougher than it looks if max effort is applied)

Workout #3

  • Incline Presses BB 5 Sets of 6-10 Reps
  • Machine Bench Presses 5 Set of 6-10 Reps
    • (Use Max weight)
  • Dips 3 Sets Max Reps BWT

Altenate each workout from week to week and always strive to use heavier poundages when repeating each workout.

BigZzzz
Live Strong and Train Hard….
BigZZZ

WHAT'S UP!!

What do I want to rant about this month that isn't any different than past months, oh the fact that all I see everywhere on the net are the answers to all my training and eating question. Hell just the other day I saw on a YouTube channel how you can get a bigger chest in 30 day just by following that guys routine - oh but if your taking more gear than a 80's Soviet weight lifter than you'll probably over train on his mega exercise routine. The guy did 5 exercise for chest and about 32 sets. I was tired just watch that CRAP! Can't tell allot of todays crowd that because they believe all you need it a needle in your ass and your gonna just grow like a weed. SHIT DON'T WORK THAT WAY JACKASS!!!

Another thing just popped in my mind while I was writing that previous little gem - I saw a skinny little kid that I gave advice to 1 week ago and did not recognize him at all, HE WAS KINDA BIG! It was about February 2022 and I was talking to him about how he need to stick to the eating plan I had worked out for him & follow the dietary and training cycles of Bulking UP, Cutting and Maintaining so to put on solid muscle mass. You need all three of those phases to add quality weight to your body naturally. He weighed about 165 when I last saw him. The young man in front of me last week was a muscular 193 pounds. He said he followed the plan and after his cutting phase his body packed on 13 pound during his maintenance period. I told him yes that how natural bodybuilding the right way works. The body will over compensate during the maintenance phase so that when you bulk up the mass and power to move heavier weight is there, so during the cutting phase your moving more weight for more reps. He was amazed how all the shit worked.

We will leave off there on a positive note for the month! Till next time get off your fat ass and go train!
Later Till Next Month...........
Bulldog
Old School Rules!
DL.
BBZone Q&A of the MONTH - Q#1: Building Karate Power | Q#2: Build the Perfect Physique

Q#1: Building Karate Power | Q#2: Build the Perfect Physique

Ouestion of the Month #1

Question: I’m having a real problem combining my karate training with weight training. I go to class three or four times a week, and I burn out when I try to follow a weight program. I need the strength training, though; both for self-defense, and health. The fact that I’m not too strong makes me unable to push for a complete program! What a bind! Can you help me out? David W. - Co.

Answer: Not only is weight-training compatible with martial arts training, but for self-defense (which is what your after) it constitutes the single finest form of supplementary physical training.

I suspect that you would find a drastic reduction in the amount of weight training you do to be advantageous. You list ten exercises in your program, and that’s way too much, considering your unique requirements and your present level of development. Try this schedule for a while and see what happens:

  • Warm-Up: Start with treadmill or bicycle ride (5 minutes)
  • Squats —1 set of 15-18 reps (light), 1 set of 10 reps (medium), 1 set of 8-10 reps (heavy), and a final all-out “maximum” set of 4-5 reps (with spotters, please!)
  • Bench press — 2 sets of 8-10 reps (medium), 2 sets of 5 reps (heavy)
  • Bent-rowing —1 set of 12 reps (medium), 2 sets of 8-10 reps (heavy), 1 set of 6 reps (limit, with cheating)
  • Twisting Sit-Ups holding a plate behind the neck, 2 sets of 30 reps

I realize you don’t think that’s a complete workout, but I hope you’ll try it for a month, twice a week, on days when you have no karate class. Rest an hour after your workout and shower and do not train more than those two days a week.

Your main concern must be using ever-heavier weights while struggling to work in strict form. Training sessions should last 50 to 60 minutes.

Ouestion of the Month #2

Question: I am just starting out in weight-training and I want to obtain the ultimate build! I want to do everything right. Is it better to workout in the early morning, in the afternoon, or in the evening? Jeff - Florida

Answer: The time when a person ought to train depends FIRST upon his or her own unique characteristics. Some of us are “early risers”, and others, like most around here, do their best in late afternoons or evenings.

Answer these 3 Questions:

  • When do you feel most energetic?
  • How would you schedule training into your daily life? (We all work)
  • What time do you generally feel at your “mental peak”? (Allot of time it's not when your the most energized)

Secondly, we all must consider our life responsibilities. When time is available to you, is very often when you’ll be able to workout. People can get used to the strangest schedules if they must, and-or when they want something badly enough. As a student it seems to me that your best bet is to train late afternoons, following your day at school.

A good workout will relax, refresh and energize you, and leave you ready for study in the evening. This is the way I handled training when I was your age and going to college. If you really enjoy early morning training, and it doesn't tires you for your school day, there’s not a thing wrong with arising an hour or two earlier and training then. One of the greats of the past Bill Pearl, for example, trained very, very early in the morning, and have always thrived on doing so.

Bulldog
Train Hard or Go Home!
Bulldog...

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Pharmafreak Creatine Freak 2.0 - Hybrid Daily Creatine Capsule
Pharmafreak
Creatine Freak 2.0

Hybrid Daily Creatine Capsule

:: From the Manufacture ::
Functional Benifits
  • Creatine Complex - Creatine HCI + C etina Monohydrate
  • Berberine Cyclodextrin Complex - Improved absorption and bioavailability support.
  • Lion’s Mane Mushroom - Beneficial effects on the body, brain, heart and gut making it a powerful natural compound for overall mind and body health.

One of the best tried & true supplements for gaining strength and muscle is creatine.

New CREATINE FREAK 2.0 combines the 2 most widely used and highest-rated forms of creatine; creatine monohydrate and creatine hydrochloride (hcl) plus berberine, lion’s mane and cyclodextrin to help improve absorption while supporting focus and overall health.

New CREATINE FREAK 2.0 was created specifically for athletes that are looking to add a cutting-edge creatine supplement to their daily routine with the added multi-beneficial plant compounds Berberine and Lion’s Mane mushroom.

Our Conclusion:

Pharmafreak Creatine Freak 2.0 - A unique and interesting creatine supplement. We had 6 testers of this supplement and everybody liked the convenience and ease of use. Capsules are allot easier to take with you over powder any day is what they said. $ people said they got way better use when they increased the dosage up to 4 capsule over the recommended 3. The other 2 said the got great effect from the 3 caps dosage. Overall everybody like the product but had mixed reviews when comparing it to straight monohydrate. Recommendation: 6.5 / 10.0

Revolution Science Regains MAX - Natural Anabolic Muscle Builder for Men
Revolution Science
Regains MAX

Natural Anabolic Muscle Builder for Men!

:: From the Manufacture ::
Functional Benifits

Natural Anabolic Muscle Builder for Men, Muscle Growth Building & Human Growth Hormone for Men, Muscle Recovery Post Workout Supplement

  • IMPROVE LEAN BODY MASS - Regains Max Natural HGH Supplements for Men & Women is a massively upgraded version of our Regains capsules. Stimulate your body's natural production of growth hormone to promote lean muscle growth, greater all-round strength, and ture muscle mass at any age. Combine Regains with balanced macros and regular exercise to experience optimal muscle building action.
  • GET RIPPED - Regains is a force multiplier when paired with strength training and Total Daily Energy Expenditure tracking. Introduce Regains natural human growth hormone for men & women into your routine to give you the edge to recompose your body into a lean, mean, unstoppable machine. Watch yourself get leaner day after day, and enjoy bold & visible muscle definition.
  • ACHIEVE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE - Help increase your hgh hormone naturally when taking this muscle building supplements for men and women. Fortify your bone mineral density and speed up muscle recovery to bounce back time after time. Promote a sharper mind with greater cognitive function. Look better and perform better with the ultimate hgh supplements for women & men.
  • PURE, NATURAL, UNADULTERATED - Regains Max HGH human growth hormone supplements for men is made with non-GMO ingredients. Unlike other amino acid supplement, there are no unnecessary artificial colors, sweeteners, or fillers that may cause side effects. An easy to drink, fast-absorbing, powder formula, with a delicious, stevia sweetened Muscle Gainer Mango flavor.
  • BETTER BODY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - Regain your muscle mass. Regain your lean physique. Regain your joint strength. Let our Regains MAX HGH for mens supplement & bodybuilding supplements help you achieve a body that makes you look and feel your best. Buy today with total peace of mind thanks to our 30 Day Better Body Money Back Guarantee!

Our Conclusion:

Revolution Science Regains MAX - This was surprisingly good supplement. We don't test allot of GH supplement because to get a good effect from HGH your supplement have to be very, very clean and most of the time that involves expensive capsule formulation that only give out mixes reviews. This supplement focused almost entirely on your sleep process and maximizing GH output during REM sleep. On that level it did a very good job as all 3 testers said their sleep was allot better an felt well rested upon awakening each day. Everyone said they recovered faster from their workouts and 2 gained 9 & 11 pounds over the 60 days. Recommendation: 7.75 / 10.0

Outbreak Nutrition Pathogen - Apocalyptic Pre-workout
Outbreak Nutrition
Pathogen

Apocalyptic Pre-workout!

:: From the Manufacture ::
Functional Benifits

Energy Boosting Preworkout Powder, Energy Inducing Stimulants and Muscle Pump Evoking Compounds

  • SUPERIOR ENERGY BOOST FORMULA: If you thought your current preworkout gave your body an energy boost, Pathogen will hit you like a nuclear shockwave with 350mg Caffeine, 100mg of Theobromine, 52mg of Infinergy in every serving.
  • EXTREME MUSCLE ACCELERATOR: Pathogen seeks to be the best muscle pump pre workout due to a combination of 6g of itrulline Malate, 3.2g of Beta-Alanine, and a muscle exploding clinical dose of 50mg of the cutting edge S7.
  • RAZOR-SHARP FOCUS: 500mg of L-Tyrosine, a neurotransmitter enhancer that will pull you out of the fog so you can concentrate 100% on the task at hand.
  • HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS: Fully transparent ingredient label proves quality, such as NuciFocus - scientifically proven to lift energy levels, enhance endurance, and further boost other stimulant compounds found in Pathogen.
  • 5 DELICIOUS FLAVORS: War-Torn Melon, Nuka Colada, Double Barrel Berry, Caustic Cola, Agent Orange-Pineapple.

Our Conclusion:

Outbreak Nutrition Pathogen - OK where to start with this one, every energy junkie want to get their hands on a tub but we had only few so only 2 lucky individuals got to use this energy & pump bomb. This supplement is a pump & energy bomb - 6g of L-Citrulline Malate, 3.2g of Beta-Alanine to pump your ass to oblivion, then you get 355mg of straight caffeine. Your not sleeping that night - PERIOD! This is a HARDCORE pre-workout only for the most elite energy junkies! Recommendation: 9.0 / 10.0

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