Legendary bodybuilders have dedicated their lives to maintaining exceptional physical conditions and inspiring others with their accomplishments. However, while their physical transformations are visible to the world, the psychological toll of aging often goes unnoticed. And the veteran bodybuilder Dexter Jackson has recently thrown some light on the similar lesser-known struggles faced by aging athletes as he admitted that he has been facing a lot of trouble in remembering small things.

The 53-year-old bodybuilding legend often grabs the limelight with his workout routine and dedication to staying healthy. However, the 2008 Mr. Olympia recently made headlines during the podcast with Chris Cormier, Dennis James, and Milos Sarcev with his latest statement on memory deterioration struggles. 

Jackson revealed his memory problems during a humorous exchange

During a recent episode of ‘The Menace Podcast With Dennis James’, the panel engaged in light discussion about their recollection of past bodybuilding shows. However, a moment of jest arose when they couldn’t remember the winner of a specific competition from two decades ago. The conversation soon turned into a lighthearted joke about needing a diet to help improve their memory retention. However, Dexter Jackson’s response caught everyone’s attention.

‘The Blade’ candidly shared that his memory had been faltering lately. Jackson admitted that he has been experiencing memory lapses and has struggled to recall events from just the previous week. “I got the worst memory then you guys have ever seen. I can’t remember what happened last week you are talking about way back.”, he said in the video.  

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His admission highlights the fact that while legendary bodybuilders strive to maintain their physical shape as they age, certain psychological aspects may not be within their control. However, this is not the first time that Jackson’s medical condition has grabbed people’s attention.

Dexter Jackson went through a stem cell injury

53-year-old legend recently took to his Youtube channel and explained that he has gone through a critical stem cell surgery. Jackson revealed that he was having some trouble with his neck movement and it was hindering his daily life routines. He initially thought that it may have happened because of his sleeping position.

But later, it turned out the legendary bodybuilder had arthritis. As a result, he had to go through the stem cell treatment. However, The Blade said that he was relieved from the pain after the surgery.

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The recent incident shows that even star bodybuilders have to overcome health issues. Despite his recent health struggles, Dexter Jackson’s legacy as a bodybuilding legend remains intact. His achievements, charisma, and contributions to the sport are etched in bodybuilding history.