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How Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Train? A Chronicle of the Austrian Oak’s Favorite Workouts

It’s far from the most controversial thing in the sport to say: Arnold Schwarzenegger is the greatest bodybuilder of all time. A seven-time Mr. Olympia, Arnold helped push bodybuilding into the mainstream first as an athlete, then as a promoter, and finally, as an actor. His first major movie break came in 1977 when the iconic bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron was released. From there came a litany of well-known roles in Terminator , Predator , and Conan the Barbarian . On seeing Arnold’s physique, countless athletes have asked the same question across decades: How do I look like that?  Arnold’s physique was built through a workout program that dabbled in powerlifting, bodybuilding, and weightlifting at various points in his training career. What makes Arnold even more unique is how he has changed his training across his life.  Here, I’ll take you through how young Arnold built his body, how middle-aged Arnold perfected it, and how the current Arnold protects it....

Dr. Mike Israetel’s 11 Tips for Muscle Gain After Age 40

Muscle gains after age 40 can be difficult, especially if you are training incorrectly. Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in sports physiology,  shared his 11-step process for hypertrophy  training after age 40  and dispelled some misconceptions. Before discussing these age-appropriate training hacks,  Dr. Israetel states that this advice is for individuals who started training late in life or are returning after taking a few years off  from the gym. Dr. Mike’s Tips For Gaining Size In Your 40s More Warm-Ups Slow and Controlled Eccentric s Pause at the Bottom of Reps Consider More Reps Start With Low Volume and Frequency Low Increases of Loads Proactive Deloads Periodic Low-Volume Lifting Choose Lifts Wisely Gain Weight If Already Lean Be Careful With Gains [Related: A Guide to the Best Pre-Workouts, Tested and RD Approved ] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9Q_t4qbRgI&ab_channel=RenaissancePeriodization Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript ...

Jacked Factory Authentic ISO Review (2024): A Modern Update on the Traditional Protein Powder

Jacked Factory produces a variety of high-quality pre-workout, intra-workout, and one of the best post-workout supplements made with clean and simple ingredients. This review of Jacked Factory Authentic ISO review will cover the pros and cons of their whey isolate product, considerations when choosing a protein powder, and comparisons to other popular protein supplements This 100% grass-fed whey protein isolate is an excellent choice for those who want a purified protein option without the fats and lactose. It contains 25 grams of protein per serving, only costs $1.33 per serving, and contains no fillers, dyes, or additives. While Jacked Factory’s products are not third-party tested, their commitment to transparency and clean ingredients makes their protein products worth trying. Editor’s note: The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice. The opinions and articles on this site are not intended for use as diagnosis, preven...

Bodybuilder Seth Feroce’s 7 Go-To Arm-Building Training Tips

Former professional bodybuilder  Seth Feroce  may no longer compete but maintains remarkable shape. In late May, Feroce shared his  arm day  session on his YouTube channel, featuring  his seven go-to exercises for hypertrophy .   Seth Feroce’s Arm-Building Workout & Training Tips Below is a breakdown of the arm workout:  Warm-up: Seated  Cable Curl  &  Triceps Pushdown Hammer Curl Triceps Pushdown   Preacher Curl Seated  Incline Dumbbell Curl Overhead Cable Curl Watch the session in the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY2npBUVU4Y&ab_channel=SethFeroce Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Tips for Growing Bigger Arms | Adding Intensity (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY2npBUVU4Y&ab_channel=SethFeroce) [Related:  A Guide to the Best Pre-Workouts, Tested and RD Approved ] 1 & 2. Warm-up: Seated Cable Curl & Triceps Pushdown  Feroce consume...

Jonathan Henningsson (93KG) Raw Bench Presses an IPF Junior World Record of 225.5 Kilograms

Swedish bench specialist Jonathan Henningsson competed on May 25, 2024, at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships (WBC), and he put in a phenomenal performance in the Junior 93KG class. Henningsson won his first Junior World title in Sun City, South Africa, at the 2023 WBC. He was in the 83KG class at that contest but moved to the 93KG class this year, and it certainly seems to suit him, judging by his recent performance in Austin, TX, where he posted a new IPF Junior raw bench press world record of 225.5 kilograms. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IPF Powerlifting (@theipf) Henningsson unracked the  barbell rather than relying on the assistance of the platform crew. Some lifters find that this overcomes the variability of handouts from someone they haven’t trained with before, as the IPF does not allow personal coaches onto the platform to lift the barbell out of the  ra...