Recent pictures of Dorian Yates posted on Flex Online’s forum
In Flex Onlines forum Kris Gethin once again posts unique material from Team Flex. He had some guests over at his house, you know, the regular bunch, former Mr. and Ms. Olympia, Americas newest pro, etc…
“Last night I had the pleasure of entertaining some guests at my residence in celebration of my friends and USA athletes who put their heart and sole into competition to gain pro status.
USA competitors Dave Hughes, Jerome Ferguson and new pro Mike Ergas were very happy to see the carrot cake and fudge brownies whilst Lenda Murray and Dorian Yates caught up on old times over a couple of tequilas.”
Have a look at the pictures of a lean 250 lbs Yates (shoulder surgery has kept him from training for a couple of months, so he lost 5 lbs of muscle…) over at Flex Online’s forum. Dorian also answered questions from fans on the forum and will continue to do so from UK.
Laura Phelps first American women to achieve a 10x bodyweight total
Powerlifting Watch tells us of a new border being crossed in female powerlifting; 10x bodyweight total:
“Laura Phelps obliterated her own 165 pound weight class record total on Saturday. Phelps totalled 1,650 pounds; a 725 pound squat, 415 pound bench and a 510 pound deadlift to become the first American women to achieve a 10x bodyweight total.”
Laura Phelps herself writes about going for even bigger number later this year:
“In November, I hope to go mid 7’s for squat, mid 4’s for bench, and closer to mid 5’s for deadlift.”
Some 100 lbs more. Wow…
Andy’s Muscle Goddesses has a profile and images from Lauras earlier career as bodybuilder. Click image below for Lauras profile at her sponsors, AtLarge Nutrition, website:
“Laura’s accomplishments in powerlifting literally blow the mind not only for the immensity of the lifts she has posted (725 lbs in the 181 class – one of only 2 women to squat over 700lb’s!) but also due to the fact she is a literal neophyte to powerlifting!”
Video: Beer ad with bodybuilders
Two pro Norwegian bodybuilders in this clip, Jostein Ødegården (posing) and Tommi “Glutezilla” Thorvildsen (in the line-up).
Chris Cormier has been hospitalized for two months!
Chris Cormier has granted bodybuilding.com an exclusive interview about his current situation, Christina Lindley reports:
“There have been several rumors going around the bodybuilding community about Chris Cormier over the last two months – ranging from failed kidneys to death. I am here to set the record straight with this exclusive interview! Get the truth right here!”
SeriousAboutFitness.com’s August issue online
SeriousAboutFitness.com is an website in the form of an “online magazine”, that aims to be a complete resource for active women. It aims to appeal to the most serious competitor as well as the casual enthusiast who just wants to learn the best way to improve their body and health. Read more in the August issue:
99-year-old ‘Gym Rat’ An Inspiration
RossTrainings blog points out a story about a fellow gymrat, Bins Chien, a 99-year-old man, who trains three times per week at the gym:
“His story is beyond inspirational. His real-life example is a testament to the capability of the human body. I recommend that everyone take a minute to read through the full article. Bins Chien has certainly shown us all that NO ONE is too old for exercise. His fitness routine has certainly added vivacity to his life.”
In a related inspirational tale, MSNBC writes about Mary Stroebe, an 88-year-old woman who trains for a triathlon:
“The July 15 triathlon — a succession of swimming, biking and running that tests even the most hardened athletes’ wills and stamina — will be Stroebe’s 12th.
“I think I’m young so I act like it. I don’t realize how old I am,” she said. “I’m in good health and good shape. I’ve stayed active the whole time. Those are things that pay off.”
About the author
The gymrat (aka Magnus Branzén) works for THE Swedish bodybuilding and fitness magazine. This blog will feature some of the many news items I come across – from my perspective. Most of them should be useful for weight training athletes. Or at least good for a laugh.
Contact me at magnus@body.se.
A small blurb for BODY: “The magazine BODY, formerly B&K Sports Magazine, has written about and developed Bodybuilding and the fitness industry in Sweden since 1981.”
Recommended resources
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DVD: Still fascinating 30 years later, Pumping Iron follows the 28-year old five-time Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger, as he competes for his 6th title in 1975 Mr. Olympia. The 25th Anniversary Special Edition DVD has Iron and Beyond a new featurette looking at the impact of the film and Raw Iron The making of the film including outtakes.
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