The process of bodybuilding is different for everyone. While one might resort to weight training, others might seek help from machines. The goal is to observe and follow what suits one’s needs. However, it isn’t easy to find out the correct routine. Therefore, people often follow bodybuilding icons like Kai Greene, Jay Cutler, and Ronnie Coleman to see what worked for them.
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Bodybuilding legend Kai Greene once talked about his journey as a bodybuilder. The icon had several tips for newbie bodybuilders. He stressed the necessity of adding specific exercises that would benefit bodybuilders.
Kai Greene swears by machine pullovers
While some bodybuilders believe in weight training for bodybuilding, Kai Greene recommended something different. The icon once revealed the benefits of doing machine pullovers. He cited his own example, stating that pullovers helped him pre-exhaust his back. He explained “There are some things I do for back that most bodybuilders don’t do. One is pullovers.”
With the help of a Nautilus pullover machine or a pulldown station, the champion would train his back. Pullovers did not require bicep strength. Therefore, he would focus on training his back and lats muscles. This is important in bodybuilding, as training those muscles help build a bigger form. The legend would then transition to exercises that involved both his back and arms.
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Kai Greene is known to train with full intensity. While training in the gym, his full focus lies on building up and getting bigger. Although he considers bench press and other similar exercises overrated, he does indulge in weight training. He believed that bigger numbers did not guarantee optimum results. However, he did use his weights instinctively, as tools to increase muscle gain.
Kai Greene is one of the most iconic bodybuilders in the field. While he could not win the title of Mr. Olympia, he has been a 3x Arnold Classic champion. The legend is an actor and an artist, trying to bridge the gap between his profession and passion.
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