💪 54 Year-Old Bodybuilder Deadlifting 760

It looks like Brazilian bodybuilder Rafael Brandão can pick the cookie up. As of Jan. 25, 2022, [he’s no longer competing at the Arnold Classic]( Men’s Open lineup. Speaking of cookies, that’s bodybuilder Kevin Malone’s favorite cheat meal, and when you can deadlift 760 pounds in your 50’s, you deserve all the cookies you want. Keep reading for training and exercise tips and Breon Ansley’s back training ahead of the AC. News What's the Deal With Flex Lewis? [Flex Lewis]( Courtesy of @flex_lewis on Instagram The wait is…maybe not over. Since Flex Lewis retired from the 212 Division as the seven-time Mr. O in 2018, fans have eagerly awaited his debut in the Men’s Open division. He took 2019 off to get swole. In 2020, an injury kept him on the sidelines. And then, the anticipated arrival of his second child took precedence over competing in 2021. Three years since stepping down, Lewis’ path to the Men’s Open Olympia stage isn’t a guarantee. He’ll need to win a Men’s Open show to qualify for the 2022 Mr. O or receive a special invite from the Olympia, which Chief Olympia Officer Dan Solomon says hasn’t been issued yet. READ: [Can Flex Lewis Qualify for the 2022 Mr. Olympia Contest?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive Mature Strength [Bodybuilder Kevin Malone]( Courtesy of @bigkev700 Does your 12-week diet seem long? Well, Kevin Malone doesn’t want to hear it. The quinquagenarian has been training consistently for three decades and has 245-pounds of lean mass and a 760-pound deadlift to show for it. Malone is a lifetime natty who leaves the light weights in the corner. He carves out his championship-caliber physique with heavy pulls, squats, and presses and an airtight diet — over and over and over again. Think Bill Murray in Groundhog Day with way bigger biceps. LISTEN:[Bodybuilding Over 50 (With Kevin Malone)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Athletes Breon's Back Attack [Breon Ansley]( Courtesy of @breonma_ on Instagram Breon Ansley is looking to channel his inner Patrick Mahomes and make a comeback for the ages. Before there was Chris Bumstead there was Breon Ansley, a two-time Classic Physique Olympia winner (2017-18). And he’s not far off from the top. Ansley has been in the top three of the last three Olympias, but if you’re not first you’re last, right? That’s at least the vibe Ansley is bringing to his 2022 Arnold Classic prep. Last week, the 2018 AC winner revealed his plan to thicken his lats to no doubt fly to the apex of the AC podium and then the Olympia. READ: [Bodybuilder Breon Ansley Intends to Bring Thicker Lats to the 2022 Arnold Classic]( --------------------------------------------------------------- News Até Logo, Rafael [bodybuilder Rafael Brandao hitting a most muscular pose]( @rafabrandaopro on instagram The Arnold Sports Festival revealed to BarBend that the Brazilian Men’s Open competitor is out of the 2022 Arnold Classic. And that stinks since Brandão was finally gaining some serious steam as a pro bodybuilder. He won the 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro and qualified for the 2022 Olympia. There’s no word on whether another competitor will replace Brandão or if the roster will stand at 13. READ: [Bodybuilder Rafael Brandão Withdraws From 2022 Arnold Classic]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Training The Perfect Movements for YOU [man and woman doing lunge]( VGstockstudio/Shutterstock Size matters. Without a doubt, you should press, squat, and row. But depending on the length of your limbs, there are more optimal ways to lift weights. Click on the link below to learn more about biomechanics and then figure out how to get more out of your training sessions. READ: [The Best Exercise Tips for Your Body Type]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Dropset Everything From Around the Web [please turn your images on] Courtesy of @Iris_kyle on Instagram - According to [an autopsy report obtained by Generation Iron](, bodybuilder George Peterson died due to sudden cardiac dysrhythmia, and the examiner noted that anabolic steroids (boldenone and stanozolol) were contributing factors. - From that iconic training montage in Pumping Iron to present day, the seated cable row is a back-building staple. [Here’s how to do it correctly](.  - [Foam rolling]( is a scientifically proven (and easy) way to bolster your recovery. If you’re serious about training, you should be serious about recovering properly. Is there something we missed? Email us at [info@barbend.com](mailto:%20info@barbend.com?subject=Tips!&__s=s54a3u1vmp5xzj41089k) Update your email preferences or [Unsubscribe]( here. --------------------------------------------------------------- [facebook](       [Feedback]( | [Podcast]( | [About](  55 WASHINGTON ST, STE 322, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Copyright © 2022 [BarBend.com](. All rights reserved.