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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 16: Professional Bodybuilder Kai Greene attends the “Generation Iron” New York Premiere at AMC Regal Union Square on September 16, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 16: Professional Bodybuilder Kai Greene attends the “Generation Iron” New York Premiere at AMC Regal Union Square on September 16, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
One of the stars who made it to the top of the bodybuilding pedestal is Kai Greene. The bodybuilder has succeeded in his field, along with acting and painting. The legend is famous for his artistic and intuitive side – a trait rarely observed among roughened bodybuilders. Therefore, being a seasoned athlete, Kai Greene often indulges in tips and advice for fans.
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Once, the star revealed his thoughts on various kinds of gym routines and exercises. While he spoke about his workout routine, he called out people for their inappropriate behavior. He also talked about an exercise that he believes is overrated.
Kai Greene bashed an exercise that people would always ask him about
Amidst a montage of his gym workout, Kai Greene sat down to speak about the most overrated exercise – the bench press. Working with large amounts of weight just to boast about it later did not signify a good workout. The legend firmly affirmed that people would ask him about his bench press count with the same intention. He believed that big numbers do not equal optimum results.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 21: Professional bodybuilder Kai Greene speaks during a Q&A at the 2013 Variety Screening Series presentation of Vladar Co.’s Feature Documentary ‘Generation Iron’ at ArcLight Hollywood on November 14, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
The bodybuilder put forth his opinion firmly, “I’d say honestly the most overrated exercise I think is the bench press.” While people thought that a high amount of bench press was a great feat of strength, Kai had his reasons to not agree.
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Meanwhile, Kai also mentioned an inappropriate gesture that he observed among people. Quoting high numbers, especially as a bodybuilder, instigated a sense of entertainment among people. He called out those who asked gym-goers or bodybuilders to account for numbers. The idea that a built-up, strong-formed bodybuilder’s bench press numbers were meant to impress someone felt inappropriate.
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Nevertheless, we can attest that Kai Greene has always been articulate. Whether it’s his thoughts or ideas, the bodybuilder always finds the right words to express himself. Being an artist, his words truly hit the nail on the head. Therefore, he inspires people to not only create but to be better.
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