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Cydney Gillon’s Contest Prep Tips for Natural Bodybuilders

Seven-time reigning Figure Olympia champion  Cydney Gillon  knows how to tune a physique to compete at the top of the sport. While most bodybuilders who compete on the Olympia stage are enhanced, contest prep can be similar for natural athletes. On Jan 23, 2024,  Gillon shared seven  contest prep tips  for  natural bodybuilders  on her YouTube channel based on her nearly two decades of experience in the sport. Learn them below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nllG6YP4YRk&ab_channel=CydneyGillon Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 7x Mrs. Olympia, Cydney Gillon, shares tips for bodybuilding competitors who want to prep naturally (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nllG6YP4YRk&ab_channel=CydneyGillon) [Related: Nick Walker Will Enter the 2024 New York Pro Bodybuilding Show ] Natural vs. Enhanced Bodybuilding Coaching “If you bring it, you bring it, and that’s the person who will win,” said Gillon early in the video. Determination is critical for succe

2024 Bikini International Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 edition of the Bikini International contest is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, OH. The Bikini International is one of seven pro bodybuilding contests held during the 36th edition of the  Arnold Sports Festival . Twelve of the world’s best Bikini competitors in the IFBB Pro League have their sights set on the gold and the winner’s interview with promoter Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Bikini International champion qualifies for the  2024 Bikini Olympia  in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024, if not qualified already.  With three former Arnold champions and several Olympia top-15 athletes in the lineup, the 2024 Bikini International is arguably the most star-studded of any roster outside of the  Men’s Open contest . 2024 Bikini International Athletes Rhoda Allie Vania Auguste Tamekia Carter Lauralie Chapados* Aimee Delgado Ivanna Escandar Eli Fernandez Phoebe Hagan Ottavia Mazza Elisa Pecini Amand

Does Running Burn Fat? The Science Behind This Cardio Myth

When you’re searching for a cardio exercise to complement all of that muscle-sculpting you’ve been doing in the gym, it’s tough to beat running. Whether you do your runs inside on a treadmill or out on the track, putting your legs in motion can enhance muscle endurance, boost cardiovascular health, and even improve brain function. ( 1 ) That’s all reason enough to run — but you may also want to get in some laps because people often connect it to weight loss. But does running burn fat better than other methods? it’s critical not to over-rely on any one approach to trying to lose weight. Here’s how weight loss works and how a balanced, sustainable approach can suit your goals most safely. Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock Editor’s Note: The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice . When starting a new training regimen and/or diet, it is always a good idea to consult with a trusted medical professional.

Zahir Khudayarov (125KG) Squats a 460-Kilogram Double in Knee Wraps

Zahir Khudayarov  is one of the most entertaining powerlifters to grace the platform, always bringing huge energy and even bigger lifts. Khudayarov holds the all-time world record (ATWR)  squat  in the 125 kilograms class at a staggering 480 kilograms (1,058 pounds), the total ATWR of 1,112.5 kilograms (2,453 pounds), and has achieved 630.52 DOTS — enough to put him in the top five globally, irrespective of weight class. Although Khudayarov’s best results appeared to be behind him, he seems back on form with some monstrous squats , posted to his Instagram page on Jan. 24, 2024. In the video, Khudayarov included several of his warm-up sets. Here’s how it went: 405 kilograms (893 pounds) x 2 425 kilograms (937 pounds) x 2 445 kilograms (981 pounds) x 2 460 kilograms (1,014 pounds) x 2 Check out the lifts below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zahir Khudayarov (@zahirkhudayarov) [Related: Amanda Lawrence (84KG) Raw