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Why do commercial gyms almost never use high-end Olympic steel plates? Price, or something else?

Why do commercial gyms almost never use high-end Olympic steel plates? Price, or something else?

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I hope we all agree this is straight ego lifting . Any hammer curls or dumbbell curls above 20kg is straight ego lifting

I hope we all agree this is straight ego lifting . Any hammer curls or dumbbell curls above 20kg is straight ego lifting

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I refuse to believe this is anything above 10% body fat. The definition is insane.

I refuse to believe this is anything above 10% body fat. The definition is insane.

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Stepan Uteshev when he was in his peak form.

Stepan Uteshev when he was in his peak form.

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Only 10 kg, but the execution is on point. This is a perfect reminder that more weight doesn’t automatically mean better results. With single-arm cable pushdowns, controlling the eccentric, keeping the elbow stable, and getting a full range of motion can make a lighter weight seriously challenging. And those triceps are looking solid. Sometimes form over weight is exactly what you need to keep progressing.

Only 10 kg, but the execution is on point. This is a perfect reminder that more weight doesn’t automatically mean better results. With single-arm cable pushdowns, controlling the eccentric, keeping the elbow stable, and getting a full range of motion can make a lighter weight seriously challenging. And those triceps are looking solid. Sometimes form over weight is exactly what you need to keep progressing.

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Meet Lee Priest, the forgotten bodybuilder. Standing just 5'3", he went toe to toe with the biggest names of the golden era and earned the nickname 'the Blond Myth.' Many remember him as a thorn in Ronnie Coleman's side, and his aesthetics, proportions and detail are still among the best the sport has seen.

Meet Lee Priest, the forgotten bodybuilder. Standing just 5'3", he went toe to toe with the biggest names of the golden era and earned the nickname 'the Blond Myth.' Many remember him as a thorn in Ronnie Coleman's side, and his aesthetics, proportions and detail are still among the best the sport has seen.

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Same weight on both sides, so why couldn't he lift it? Could one plate just feel heavier?

Same weight on both sides, so why couldn't he lift it? Could one plate just feel heavier?

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This might be one of the best fitness inventions yet. Would you grab one, or would you rather spend hours in the gym?

This might be one of the best fitness inventions yet. Would you grab one, or would you rather spend hours in the gym?

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The most shredded triceps in the world. Bro has literally got muscle fibers showing.

The most shredded triceps in the world. Bro has literally got muscle fibers showing.

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In 1992, in his first Mr. Olympia, Levrone A.K.A "the Uncrowned king" took second behind Dorian Yates. He was runner-up three more times (1995, 2000, 2002), the most of any bodybuilder who never won the title. He won the Arnold Classic in 1994 and 1996 and retired with 23 pro wins, then the all-time record. At 51, he came back to the Olympia stage after more than a decade away and sadly he still lost, why did he never win? Unfair judging, wrong era between Yates and Coleman, or not enough mass? What's your take?

In 1992, in his first Mr. Olympia, Levrone A.K.A "the Uncrowned king" took second behind Dorian Yates. He was runner-up three more times (1995, 2000, 2002), the most of any bodybuilder who never won the title. He won the Arnold Classic in 1994 and 1996 and retired with 23 pro wins, then the all-time record. At 51, he came back to the Olympia stage after more than a decade away and sadly he still lost, why did he never win? Unfair judging, wrong era between Yates and Coleman, or not enough mass? What's your take?

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Haters will take one look at the rashes and patches on his chest and immediately start claiming he’s on steroids, as if a few skin issues are automatic proof he’s juicing instead of just dealing with something completely ordinary.

Haters will take one look at the rashes and patches on his chest and immediately start claiming he’s on steroids, as if a few skin issues are automatic proof he’s juicing instead of just dealing with something completely ordinary.

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Bro really locked in on forearms and said biceps can wait. Those forearms are bigger than the biceps! Bro must’ve lost an arm-wrestling match to a girl in 2nd grade ONCE and decided he was never losing again.

Bro really locked in on forearms and said biceps can wait. Those forearms are bigger than the biceps! Bro must’ve lost an arm-wrestling match to a girl in 2nd grade ONCE and decided he was never losing again.

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If you can tell which of these two bodybuilders is natty and which isn’t, you know what bodybuilding is actually about.

If you can tell which of these two bodybuilders is natty and which isn’t, you know what bodybuilding is actually about.

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Bro didn't grow anything but his nipples.

Bro didn't grow anything but his nipples.

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This guy's ATG squat is insane for 5'9 but let's be real, a 6'1 dude probably can't touch this depth. Agree or disagree?

This guy's ATG squat is insane for 5'9 but let's be real, a 6'1 dude probably can't touch this depth. Agree or disagree?

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Let’s be honest, this is the kind of woman every gym bro dreams about. 😮‍💨🔥

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Let’s be honest, this is the kind of woman every gym bro dreams about. 😮‍💨🔥

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12 weeks of chicken and rice for this exact moment.
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12 weeks of chicken and rice for this exact moment.

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10,338,073 views • 1 month ago

This should be mandatory in all gyms .
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This should be mandatory in all gyms .

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9,396,188 views • 1 month ago

Shoulder day is where you build that 3D look. Train all three delt heads, focus on controlled reps and good range of motion, and don’t sacrifice form just to move heavier weight. Want stronger, wider shoulders? Add consistent shoulder work to your routine and keep progressing. The results come with time.
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Shoulder day is where you build that 3D look. Train all three delt heads, focus on controlled reps and good range of motion, and don’t sacrifice form just to move heavier weight. Want stronger, wider shoulders? Add consistent shoulder work to your routine and keep progressing. The results come with time.

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2,280,888 views • 1 month ago

Lee Priest had some of the best arms in bodybuilding history and never won the Olympia. Was it his back, his height, or just bad timing?
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Lee Priest had some of the best arms in bodybuilding history and never won the Olympia. Was it his back, his height, or just bad timing?

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1,709,797 views • 1 month ago

The biggest lesson from this video: it took 6–7 months to see a real difference, but he kept going. Results don’t happen overnight. Stay consistent, trust the process, and keep showing up.
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The biggest lesson from this video: it took 6–7 months to see a real difference, but he kept going. Results don’t happen overnight. Stay consistent, trust the process, and keep showing up.

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1,530,133 views • 1 month ago

The transformation isn’t complete yet, but look how far you’ve already come. Keep going, bro. We’re proud of you.Your hard work is showing, and there’s still more to come.
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The transformation isn’t complete yet, but look how far you’ve already come. Keep going, bro. We’re proud of you.Your hard work is showing, and there’s still more to come.

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578,451 views • 1 month ago

If you want to know whether you’re actually strong or just good at ego lifting, try Bayesian curls. Dumbbell Bayesian curls are one of those bicep exercises where you really can’t cheat. With your arm behind your body, the biceps stay under tension and there’s not much room to swing the weight around. You have to control the dumbbell and move it with your actual strength. That’s why ego lifting on this exercise makes no sense. Go lighter, control the eccentric, get a good stretch and focus on the squeeze. Don’t let your ego turn a good bicep exercise into an injury waiting to happen.
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If you want to know whether you’re actually strong or just good at ego lifting, try Bayesian curls. Dumbbell Bayesian curls are one of those bicep exercises where you really can’t cheat. With your arm behind your body, the biceps stay under tension and there’s not much room to swing the weight around. You have to control the dumbbell and move it with your actual strength. That’s why ego lifting on this exercise makes no sense. Go lighter, control the eccentric, get a good stretch and focus on the squeeze. Don’t let your ego turn a good bicep exercise into an injury waiting to happen.

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674,346 views • 1 month ago

He failed the rep over and over again, but he kept coming back until he finally got it. That’s the part people don’t see when they only look at the PR. You can’t win without losing first. Failure isn’t the opposite of progress it’s part of it. Keep pushing. Your breakthrough might be one more attempt away. 💪🏾
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He failed the rep over and over again, but he kept coming back until he finally got it. That’s the part people don’t see when they only look at the PR. You can’t win without losing first. Failure isn’t the opposite of progress it’s part of it. Keep pushing. Your breakthrough might be one more attempt away. 💪🏾

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663,174 views • 1 month ago

What do we call that on the back of this guy? Is there an anatomical explanation for it??
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What do we call that on the back of this guy? Is there an anatomical explanation for it??

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362,139 views • 1 month ago

This is nowhere near ego lifting. This might be the first time I’ve seen someone bench press 50 kg dumbbells this smoothly. The control is ridiculous. That’s real strength.
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This is nowhere near ego lifting. This might be the first time I’ve seen someone bench press 50 kg dumbbells this smoothly. The control is ridiculous. That’s real strength.

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350,407 views • 1 month ago

The craziest part of all this is that he won’t even be able to walk by 50 just like Ronnie Coleman. We all know why.
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The craziest part of all this is that he won’t even be able to walk by 50 just like Ronnie Coleman. We all know why.

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537,580 views • 2 months ago

510 shouldn’t come up that fast. I’m honestly in awe. Even the coach was in disbelief. 😳
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510 shouldn’t come up that fast. I’m honestly in awe. Even the coach was in disbelief. 😳

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342,568 views • 1 month ago

Is this even normal or natural? The last person I saw doing something like this passed away already. This is genuinely scary.
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Is this even normal or natural? The last person I saw doing something like this passed away already. This is genuinely scary.

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199,340 views • 1 month ago

Goblet squats might build your quads better than barbell squats. Upright torso = tension goes straight to your quads instead of your hips and lower back. Plus you can actually hit full depth without your form falling apart, unlike loading up a barbell on your back. No ego lifting either. You're limited by what you can hold, so reps stay slow and controlled with way more time under tension. And since the weight's in front the whole time, your quads never get a break. Barbell squats still win for raw strength and mass. But for pure quad growth? Goblet squats might be doing more of the real work.
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Goblet squats might build your quads better than barbell squats. Upright torso = tension goes straight to your quads instead of your hips and lower back. Plus you can actually hit full depth without your form falling apart, unlike loading up a barbell on your back. No ego lifting either. You're limited by what you can hold, so reps stay slow and controlled with way more time under tension. And since the weight's in front the whole time, your quads never get a break. Barbell squats still win for raw strength and mass. But for pure quad growth? Goblet squats might be doing more of the real work.

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245,111 views • 1 month ago

This guy might actually be the king of ego lifting. Spends more time loading weights he can’t even lift than actually training.
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This guy might actually be the king of ego lifting. Spends more time loading weights he can’t even lift than actually training.

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225,233 views • 1 month ago

A lot of gym bros skip NECK DAY. That’s why their shoulders never look like they belong on their body.Train your neck. It fills out the upper body, connects the shoulders to the traps, and makes the whole frame look thicker and more complete.
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A lot of gym bros skip NECK DAY. That’s why their shoulders never look like they belong on their body.Train your neck. It fills out the upper body, connects the shoulders to the traps, and makes the whole frame look thicker and more complete.

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211,306 views • 1 month ago

This man just defied gravity. Isaac Newton needs to come back and explain this one because what am I looking at? An L-sit while suspended in the air AND doing cable chest flys? This is theoretically impossible. The strength and core control are absolutely insane.
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This man just defied gravity. Isaac Newton needs to come back and explain this one because what am I looking at? An L-sit while suspended in the air AND doing cable chest flys? This is theoretically impossible. The strength and core control are absolutely insane.

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142,460 views • 1 month ago

This is where ego lifting starts looking more impressive than productive. Moving this much weight with that much momentum can turn a back exercise into a competition with the machine. At some point, the question isn’t how much muscle you’re building, but how much unnecessary stress you’re putting on your body. Heavy training is great. But if you have to sacrifice control and technique just to move the weight, you might be risking an injury for a few extra plates.
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This is where ego lifting starts looking more impressive than productive. Moving this much weight with that much momentum can turn a back exercise into a competition with the machine. At some point, the question isn’t how much muscle you’re building, but how much unnecessary stress you’re putting on your body. Heavy training is great. But if you have to sacrifice control and technique just to move the weight, you might be risking an injury for a few extra plates.

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156,277 views • 1 month ago

Turning cardio into a game is genius. You’re running, jumping, burning calories, and getting a solid workout while playing Subway Surfers. Makes the grind feel way more fun. 🎮🔥
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Turning cardio into a game is genius. You’re running, jumping, burning calories, and getting a solid workout while playing Subway Surfers. Makes the grind feel way more fun. 🎮🔥

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105,767 views • 1 month ago

Just look at the difference between bodybuilders in 1999 and 2026. The difference in size, proportions, height, and overall structure is crazy. Even their facial features and facial structure look noticeably different. Bodybuilding has changed a LOT over the years.
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Just look at the difference between bodybuilders in 1999 and 2026. The difference in size, proportions, height, and overall structure is crazy. Even their facial features and facial structure look noticeably different. Bodybuilding has changed a LOT over the years.

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85,573 views • 1 month ago