The Anabolic Doc Answers: Is It Easy For Athletes To Cheat Drug Tests?
Dr. Thomas O’Connor, aka the Anabolic Doc, talks the realities of drug testing in bodybuilding and other pro sports. The use of steroids and other PEDs in pro sports has been a major topic of debate for decades. This has been especially true for pro bodybuilding. While major leagues such as the IFBB do not condone steroid use, they also don’t commit to any testing. Even so, other pro sports that do drug test seem …. Read More
Milos Sarcev Responds To George Farah’s Anti Insulin Comments
Milos Sarcev completely disagrees with George Farah’s recent statements about insulin use in bodybuilding. Earlier in 2020, we interviewed George Farah about a variety of topics. One of which included the use of insulin in bodybuilding. Farah was once an early adopter of using the drug as a tool for improving bodybuilding physiques. He has since denounced the drug and believes it is a danger to bodybuilding and athlete health. Milos Sarcev is the man …. Read More
Dr. Testosterone: If You Want To Be A Pro Bodybuilder, You Have To Abuse Steroids Seriously
Dr. Testosterone talks about the harsh realities of being a pro bodybuilder and using steroids. Last week, we spoke with Dr. Testosterone on his stance about where doctors should fall in the world of steroid use and bodybuilding. In our follow up segment, we go into more detail about PEDs in bodybuilding. Is there a way for competitive bodybuilders to not abuse steroids and still succeed? In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Dr. Testosterone explains …. Read More
Jerry Brainum: The Biggest Mistake That Makes Bodybuilder Muscle Look Flat
Jerry Brainum discusses sodium, water intake, and the biggest contest prep mistake that makes bodybuilding muscle look flat. In the final week before a bodybuilding competition, athletes will deplete themselves in order to cut as much water weight as possible and look shredded on stage. It’s known as “hell week” and is one of the most grueling moments for any pro bodybuilder. While cutting before a show is vital in bringing in a perfect physique …. Read More
Dr. Testosterone: Doctors Need To Help Make Steroid Use In Bodybuilding Safe
Dr. George Touliatos, aka Dr. Testosterone, discusses steroid use and abuse in bodybuilding. While not every athlete does it, the use of steroids in bodybuilding is quite prevalent. While technically illegal for recreational use – bodybuilders and many other athletes across all sports utilize these drugs to push the limits of athletic performance. But how dangerous is this kind of use for athletes? And do bodybuilders specifically abuse steroid doses to achieve such massive muscle? …. Read More
Jerry Ward: “If You Mess Up Insulin, You’re Dead”
Jerry Ward thinks insulin is very misunderstood and misused by most bodybuilders. That can be extremely dangerous. In a previous GI Exclusive interview with George Farah, we had an enlightening conversation where Farah disowned the use of insulin in bodybuilding. This was a shock as he had previously been one of the earlier coaches to promote the drug as an effective tool in the sport. His views have changed, especially after surviving cancer. When we …. Read More
Jerry Brainum: The Realities Behind Bodybuilder Body Fat Percentage & Cutting Weight
Jerry Brainum clears the air on the truth of a bodybuilder’s fat percentage and debunks common weight loss tricks. Jerry Brainum has been a science writer, researcher and lecturer for more than 30 years in the bodybuilding industry. Throughout those 30 years he’s amassed a superset of knowledge. He’s shared that knowledge in our original series Straight Facts in the past and continues to do so with his Applied Metabolics newsletter. That’s why we wanted …. Read More
Mike Rashid Full Interview | Vegan Bodybuilding, Drug Testing, & Shawn Rhoden
Watch the full uncut GI Exclusive interview with Mike Rashid. Mike Rashid is a major influencer in the world of bodybuilding and fitness. In the past few months we have released GI Exclusive segments from our interview with Rashid highlighting topics such as drug testing in bodybuilding, vegan bodybuilding, social media promoting drug use, the ban of Shawn Rhoden, and clickbait in the internet era of bodybuilding. Now we have released the full uncut interview …. Read More
Jerry Brainum Interview: Should Gyms be open? & how to boost your immune system!
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Jerry Ward Warns Of Extreme Dangers From Diuretics In Bodybuilding
Jerry Ward: “There is no right way to use diuretics in bodybuilding.” On the day of a bodybuilding competition, one of the most important things is to have pitch perfect conditioning. A large part of this comes down to how dry you can make your body so it looks as sharp as possible on stage. This kind of timing, to retain no water weight on the exact day and time of the show, is a …. Read More
Rich Gaspari Interview: Bankruptcy, Divorce, and the Road To Redemption | Iron Cinema
Every week, Iron Cinema will connect you with Generation Iron director Vlad Yudin. Giving you unprecedented inside access to the creative process behind his the Generation Iron Fitness Network. Get a first hand look at the entire journey of taking Vlad’s creative ideas to the big screen – from stories on set of films like Generation Iron and CT Fletcher all the way to exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our newest GI news and films. This …. Read More
Flex Wheeler Interview: Shawn Ray Is Wrong About Kevin Levrone | Iron Cinema
This week Vlad talks further with legendary bodybuilder Flex Wheeler about his relationship with Ronnie Coleman and whether or not Kevin Levrone should really come back to Olympia. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates from the GI Fitness Network: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=GenerationIron Check out our official website: Generation Iron Fitness Network Check out our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenerationIron And follow us on Twitter: Tweets by GI_Fitness
Flex Wheeler Interview: When I Look Back All I See Are Faults | Iron Cinema
This week Vlad connects with the legendary bodybuilder Flex Wheeler about his past, his thoughts on Kevin Levrone’s comeback, and whether or not Wheeler will have a comeback of his own… Be sure to subscribe to receive updates from the GI Fitness Network: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=GenerationIron Check out our official website: Generation Iron Fitness Network Check out our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenerationIron And follow us on Twitter: Tweets by GI_Fitness
How To Keep The Most Gains From A Cycle | The Bodybuilding Coach
WATCH CALUM VON MOGER: UNBROKEN: https://generationiron.com/calum-von-moger-unbroken/ Nick Trigili talks about the key elements to focus on to maintain gains from your cycle. THE BODYBUILDING COACH – is a weekly digital series hosted by Nick Trigili that breaks down the biggest topics, training guides, nutrition tips, and realities behind supplements & drugs in bodybuilding. Based off of a perfect balance of research and personal experience, Nick will go in-depth about how the new era of bodybuilding …. Read More
A PIECE OF GOLDEN ERA STORY as lived by RIC
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The Truth Behind This “Supposed” Nitric Oxide Booster | Straight Facts
If you are paying attention to bodybuilding and food supplements you have probably heard of agmatine. An ingredient found in supplements that claim to help boost nitric oxide – but does amgatine actually help with nitric oxide levels at all? And should you be spending extra money (or maybe just your time) seeking out supplements with this ingredient? The short answer is no – and there’s a very good reason why. Watch Jerry Brainum’s latest …. Read More
Fame Means Nothing: Arash vs Sadik… Who Will Win? | Iron Cinema
Arash Rahbar Interview: Arash talks about social media fame vs real bodybuilding success and also talks about his upcoming battle with Sadik Hadzovic at the first ever 2016 Olympia Classic Physique competition. Will he be able to win over the fan favorite? Watch the latest episode of Iron Cinema above – only on Generation Iron! Be sure to subscribe to receive updates from the GI Fitness Network: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=GenerationIron Check out our official website: Generation Iron …. Read More
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Gregg Valentino Interview: McDonalds, Dorian Yates KO, and Trump | Iron Cinema
Gregg Valentino interview covering his legendarily hilarious McDonalds story, a memory of Dorian Yates getting punched in the face, and his opinions on Donald Trump’s loudmouth attitude towards politics. Get all the latest bodybuilding and fitness updates only on Generation Iron Try our GYMOJI bodybuilding emojis on the app store: https://appsto.re/us/oyBLdb.i Be sure to subscribe to receive updates from the GI Fitness Network: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=GenerationIron Check out our official website: Generation Iron Fitness Network Check out …. Read More
Lee Priest Interview: Majority Of People Hate Shawn Ray | Iron Cinema
Lee Priest is a man who speaks his mind. Same can be said about Shawn Ray – but recently the two have been caught in a bit of a beef. So Vlad Yudin sits down with Priest to go in depth with all the issues Priest has with Shawn Ray. Bodybuilding, Weight Training, and Fitness – All on Generation Iron Fitness Network! Try our GYMOJI bodybuilding emojis on the app store: https://appsto.re/us/oyBLdb.i Be sure to …. Read More
Top Workout Fails Of The Week: Does Anyone Know How To Lift, Bro?! | December 2019 – Part 2
This week’s workout fails sees a parade of very strange lifts and awful form across the board. TOP WORKOUT FAILS OF THE WEEK – is a weekly digital series highlighting the best (or worst?) workout fails submitted to Generation Iron and GymFuckery. Combining training injuries, ego lifts, extremely bad form, and even worse decisions. This digital greatest hits of workout fails will make you cringe and laugh to wash away to work week. New episodes …. Read More
Top 5 Legs In Bodybuilding History | GI Weekly
Check out the top 5 most massive legs to ever dawn the stage in bodybuilding history – it’s a new episode of GI Weekly! Be sure to subscribe to receive updates from the GI Fitness Network: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=GenerationIron Check out our official website: Generation Iron Fitness Network Check out our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenerationIron And follow us on Twitter: Tweets by GI_Fitness
Rich Gaspari Pro Bodybuilder Owner Gaspari Nutrition
Rich talks about his career in Bodybuilding, training, nutrition company and the pro bodybuilders that he has trained with Really great interview. Very good person. All the way from Jersey to California to train.
When Gregg Took A Dump On Jane Fonda | Storytime With Gregg Valentino
Gregg has a lot of stories about his bowel movements, but this might be the most epic of all. Watch Gregg recount the time he took a dump on Jane Fonda… well sort of. Hear the whole story in another episode of Storytime With Gregg Valentino Season 2! Watch it above! Bodybuilding, Weight Training, Fitness – All on the Generation Iron Fitness Network! Try our GYMOJI bodybuilding emojis on the app store: https://appsto.re/us/oyBLdb.i Be sure …. Read More
Alternative To Drinking Breast Milk For Gains | Straight Facts
It’s a controversial topic but some bodybuilders believe that drinking breast milk is a good way to help boost gains and improve your health. The jury is out as to whether or not this really makes a difference but one thing is for sure – some people might want the benefit but don’t want to actually drink breast milk. Maybe they don’t like the taste. Maybe it grosses them out. Whatever the reason, there is …. Read More
Jerry Ward Interview: GH Guts Are A Lie | Iron Cinema
Every week, Iron Cinema will connect you with Generation Iron director Vlad Yudin. Giving you unprecedented inside access to the creative process behind his the Generation Iron Fitness Network. Get a first hand look at the entire journey of taking Vlad’s creative ideas to the big screen – from stories on set of films like Generation Iron and CT Fletcher all the way to exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our newest GI news and films. This …. Read More
Jerry Pritchett: Be Legendary | Strongman Documentary
What does it take to be legendary? If you don’t know who Jerry Pritchett is – you should. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, Pritchett is one hell of a powerhouse strongman and ALR athlete. He took second in his first ever local Strongman competition and later won the Strongman event at the 2013 LA Fit Expo. He later landed top 12 at the World’s Strongest Man in 2014. He just keeps rising up. An all-American family …. Read More
Jerry Pritchett: BE LEGENDARY Teaser Trailer | Strongman Documentary
What does it mean to be legendary? If you don’t know who Jerry Pritchett is – you should. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, Pritchett is one hell of a powerhouse strongman and ALR athlete. He took second in his first ever local Strongman competition and later won the Strongman event at the 2013 LA Fit Expo. He later landed top 12 at the World’s Strongest Man in 2014. He just keeps rising up. An all-American family …. Read More
How Oral Steroid Turinabol Works And Why Jon Jones May Have Used It | Straight Facts
Jon Jones has once again tested positive for a UFC illegal drug. And while Jon Jones still denies it despite two separate tests proving him guilty – it looks pretty obvious that this will remain another blotch on the mega fighter’s career. But exactly what is turinabol and why would Jon Jones risk his career by taking it before his big fight? Jerry Brainum breaks down the facts behind this oral steroid, what it does, …. Read More
Where Do People Get Steroids? And What Are The Risks? | Straight Facts
Everyone knows that steroids are illegal in the United States – yet many athletes (including bodybuilders) still use steroids. It’s something that most leagues or federations are trying to crack down on… but the bigger question is – where do people actually get these steroids if they are illegal? And how do we know exactly what is in them if not from a medically trusted source? Jerry Brainum breaks down both of these questions and …. Read More
The Major Reason Bodybuilders Should Not Eat Tilapia | Straight Facts
It’s no secret that fish is a key food group that are very beneficial to bodybuilders. In a recent video from Phil Heath – he claims that Tilapia is his fish of choice as he gets closer to a competition. This is because Tilapia has very little fat and very high protein. A perfect combination for bodybuilders. But upon taking a closer look, Tilapia might not be the best option for bodybuilders looking to perfect …. Read More
Olympia 2017 Breakdown: How Phil Heath Won And Flex Wheeler Lost | Straight Facts
The Mr. Olympia 2017 is over and now we need to wait an entire year before the next rousing mega event. But in the aftermath of this year’s Olympia weekend there has been an incredible response to Phil Heath’s narrow victory of Big Ramy. Many believing for the first time that Phil was the obvious loser. Jerry Brainum watched the entire live stream broadcast over the weekend and decided to give us his comprehensive breakdown …. Read More
Is The Food Additive Titanium Dioxide A Danger In Your Supplements? | Straight Facts
There’s a phrase you often hear when it comes to bodybuilding and supplements – “Make sure you know what you are putting in your body.” And truly this should extend beyond bodybuilding and supplements. In an era of vitamins, over the counter drugs, and processed foods… it’s very easy for all of us to put dangerous chemicals in our body unknowingly. That’s why Jerry Brainum has some really important straight facts for you this week …. Read More
The Best Ways To Prevent And Treat Stretch Marks | Straight Facts
When you think about stretch marks – the first thing that comes to mind are women during pregnancy. That’s because the sudden and rapid growth of a child in a woman’s womb puts a lot of sudden stress on the skin. Something similar also happens with bodybuilders who start making sudden and massive gains. That bulking muscle stretches out the skin – and for some can lead to the same kind of stretch marks. If …. Read More
Is Liquid Creatine Better Or Worse Than Traditional Creatine? | Straight Facts
Liquid or powdered? Creatine as a supplement has been known to do great things for a bodybuilder’s physique. For low level to top tier bodybuilders is a staple as part of their bodybuilding stack. As a supplement you can usually find it in powdered form much like many other bodybuilding supplements on the market. But apparently there’s a different variety of creatine. Liquid creatine is a supplement that claims to work the same as it’s …. Read More
How Blood Test Results Can Be Misleading For Bodybuilders | Straight Facts
While there are many people who don’t do it. It’s important to get blood tests somewhat regularly in order to have a better understanding of your health in the long term. This is especially true for athletes who push their body to the limit. But what many people don’t know is that your test results can be different for bodybuilders… and lead to misleading assumptions potentially by doctors. Much like any medical test results – …. Read More
Is Experimental Drug Endurobol Worth Taking For Bodybuilders? | Straight Facts With Jerry Brainum
Endurobol is an drugs that claims to offer a lot of benefits that could help a bodybuilder… but do the negatives out weigh the positives? That’s what Jerry Brainum is here to answer. Welcome to Straight Facts With Jerry Brainum, an in depth exploration of the more complicated elements behind bodybuilding training, nutrition, and supplements. Hosted by legendary and longtime industry expert, Jerry Brainum, Straight Facts answers user questions so no one is left in …. Read More
Is Overtraining A Myth? | Flex On ‘Em
Overtraining is a term that has been tirelessly talked about for years in the bodybuilding industry. It’s vague. It’s overused. And everyone has a different opinion on whether or not this concept is really true. Can you overtrain or is the whole thing a myth? Flex Wheeler weighs in on the subject for our latest episode of Flex On ‘Em. After years of experience and testing his body, Flex might be the perfect person to …. Read More
Should Bodybuilders Take Arachidonic Acid Supplements For Increased Gains? | Straight Facts
For most people, Arachidonic Acid is not necessary in your daily diet. Actually, it has some chance of further inflaming any sort of inflammable diseases you might already have. But there is some evidence to support that Arachidonic Acid supplements might actually help increase your gains. According to Jerry Brainum and a few studies that he has pulled up – this supplement can help kickstart muscle growth after a workout with very few health risks …. Read More
The Best Way For Skinny People To Pack On Mass | Straight Facts
There are three basic reasons why people want to train in the gym. They want to be stronger, lose weight, or pack on muscle mass. For most of the general public – losing weight seems to be the biggest obsession and also biggest challenge. But there are some people who have trouble doing the opposite. Ectomorphs (aka – skinny people by nature) often have a hard time actually packing on mass. This is a problem …. Read More
You’re Probably Not Getting Enough Sleep, And It’s Costing You Gains | Straight Facts
Hard work pays off – this is most certainly a true statement. But hard work at the cost of rest and sleep? That is NOT the way to go at all. Often times people feel like they need to optimize their life by cutting out sleep so they can get more work in. This is not a good idea. While training in the gym is necessary to see gains – the real growth happens when …. Read More
Olympia 2016 Breakdown: The Real Reason Kevin Levrone’s Legs Were Small | Straight Facts
Our Post Olympia 2016 coverage continues! In our latest episode Jerry takes a break from the question/answer formula to talk about the 2016 Mr. Olympia competition in detail. Most specifically… the real reason why Kevin Levrone’s legs were so small and lacking. Watch it in the latest episode of Straight Facts above. Jerry also breaks down the entire top ten line up from Phil Heath, Dexter Jackson, and Shawn Rhoden… all the way down to …. Read More
Why Are Bodybuilders Using This Illegal Russian Drug? | Straight Facts With Jerry Brainum
Why are bodybuilders suddenly talking about using this illegal Russian drug known as Phenibut? You might find this drug name pop up in bodybuilding forums. So what’s the deal? Does this have any benefits towards lifting? Or is it something else entirely? Jerry Brainum gives you the Straight Facts in the video above! Bodybuilding, weight training, fitness – all on the Generation Iron Fitness Network. Try our GYMOJI bodybuilding emojis on the app store: https://appsto.re/us/oyBLdb.i …. Read More
The Most Important Things To Look For In Protein Bars & Meal Replacements | Straight Facts
Much like anything else we consume in this world – what is inside protein bars and meal replacement bars matter. No two bars are created equal and in a world where people are looking for the fastest way to get rich… some products might be short changing you to get inside your wallet. While a nutrition bar is by no means the secret trick to getting massive – they are a very convenient and helpful …. Read More
Do Alkaline Diets Actually Help You Train Harder? | Straight Facts With Jerry Brainum
Any serious lifter is aware of “the burn” – that moment when your muscles are on fire and you can barely put up another set. Some people incorrectly attribute this as part of the pump. The reality is that the burn is actually from lactic acid in your muscles. It causes soreness and it’s what causes you to eventually have to “give up” when you’ve maxed out. So is there a way to stave off …. Read More
Can You Really Isolate Individual Muscle Parts Using Specific Exercises? | Straight Facts
When it comes to training for the perfect physique – the details matter. It’s not just about getting strong or overall massive, it’s about hitting every single muscle head and sculpting a statue-like physique. This can be harder than it looks when you get to the nitty gritty. Those final spots that will tie it all together. The kinds of things that make or break a champion. Many people believe that you can use specific …. Read More
Is Yohimbine A Fat Burner That Actually Works? | Straight Facts
There are a lot of fat burning supplements on the market trying to capitalize on one thing many people desperately want – a quick and effective way to lose more weight. This might simply be someone who hates working out but wants to find the best way to lose weight “easily.” But fat burning is also important to bodybuilders looking to hone in their bulk and become a shredded as possible before a competition comes …. Read More
How Does Coming Off Steroids Affect Cortisol And Estrogen Levels? | Straight Facts
While not condoned by the IFBB – it’s common knowledge that many bodybuilders (pro or otherwise) utilize steroids in order to reach the freaky size that spectators find so exciting. But after all the hard work while using steroids, what happens to your body after you stop taking the drug? Do all of your gains instantly disappear? The short answer is in a sense… yes. In this week’s episode of Straight Facts Jerry Brainum answers …. Read More
Can Nitric Oxide Damage Your Body Before A Workout? | Straight Facts With Jerry Brainum
Can high levels of nitric oxide damage your body, specifically the testes? Jerry Brainum gives you the Straight Facts. These days there’s tons of information out on the internet and magazines – making it nearly impossible to be uninformed when it comes to bodybuilding, dieting, and fitness. But what about those very specific questions? The ones that don’t have an instant “google-able” result and might even require hours of research you just don’t have the …. Read More
