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Kai Greene

The man is a legend. To bodybuilding fans around the world he is now known as The Predator (because of his hair not his temper)—the sport’s greatest entertainer of all time, offering a unique display combining posing, dance, muscle control and projection of emotion.

Born July 12, 1975 in Brooklyn, NY. Kai had a troubled childhood in and out of foster care and found weight training as a way to get away. As a foster child he soon realized that the worst thing you could be was average, that you had to stand out from the crowd and that you had to make someone want to take you. Kai has an amazing sense of self and determination that has inspired me in many ways. A young boy in the projects, with seemingly no one on his side, triumphed against all odds. His dedication came from love, love for himself, wanting to see his own achievements even if no one else cared. This mindset drove Kai to work hard and by the 7th grade Kai Greene was already looking into teen competitions and in 2004 worked his way into the Pro circuit.

Stats

Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Off Season Weight: 136–145 kg (300–320 lb)
Competition Weight: 116–121 kg (260–270 lb)
Arm Size: 56 cm (22 in)
Leg Size: 85 cm (33 in)
Chest size: 148 cm (58 in)

Kai Greene Bodybuilding Titles

Shawn Ray Colorado Pro/Am Classic 2007 — 1st
New York Pro 2008 — 1st
Arnold Classic 2008 — 3rd
Australian Pro Grand Prix 2009 — 1st
Arnold Classic 2009 — 1st
2009 Mr. Olympia — 4th
Australian Pro Grand Prix 2010 – 1st
Arnold Classic 2010 — 1st
2010 Mr. Olympia — 7th
New York Pro Show 2011 — 1st
2011 Mr. Olympia — 3rd
Sheru Classic 2011 — 3rd
2012 Mr. Olympia — 2nd
Sheru Classic 2012 — 2nd

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Kai Green Bodybuilder Motivation Quotes

"I am the only thing holding me back. Only I can stop me. Only I can

overcome me. Prove it, push it, I'm worth every freakin rep that

got me here and more."

"Every word has a thought, that is tied to it. I think thinking is an action, its not just something that is separate from the body. Those champions that you celebrate are people that are visionaries, they are people that have the idea and they apply the effort and thought, and they follow through. As a result, this is their accomplishment, their accomplishment is a product of those thoughts. Champions are an example of what happens when you decide to leave the plane of average thinking, where you dare to dream and you dare to go after that dream, and you make these thoughts and ideas become more than something than just a dream. They actually become a vision."

"I was a little boy doing push-ups in an institutional facility by myself and, occasionally, some of the counselors or staff would come in and bring bodybuilding magazines to me. Couldn't read, didn't understand the reason for it, but I was inspired to think about things that could be by the photos in the magazine. As a result of that, I wanted to read."

"If you think the pain of making a necessary change is too much for you to endure, wait until you one day experience the pain of having not changed, and when there’s not enough time in your life left to take back control of where you are, how you are and what you are."

"It is important to remember that you are not alone unless you choose to be. Should your self block out the sunlight, remember it’s not too late to start to create a new and better situation. You can decide to love again. You can be loved again. There are still beautiful things yet to do with your life. Within you there is still a beautiful song to share."

"I love bodybuilding and this is what I've wanted to do my entire life! Just standing on that stage holding that Sandow statue in my hands after winning the Olympia is what I’m living every day for!"

"I am a believer, I am believer that we shape and create the life that we choose, and I believe that the tool that we have to do that, is our mind."

"So take a long hard look in the mirror and ask yourself this – How bad do you want it. Clock is ticking, lets see what you got."

"If we don't know what stress is then we won't know what feels good....Man ...When this is over with do you know how good cake is going to taste to me? It tastes that much better because I've deprived myself of it for so long! It's like....I feel for food more than i could crave a women..And that's the truth! The thought of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches just takes me over the HIIIIIILL! I can do another hour of cardio thinking in a couple of weeks I'm going to tear the hell out of some cake! I'm going to walk into a local bodega in New York City and I'm not going to care about the calorie count, I'm not going to care about how many grams of carbs are in it,how much fat,how much sugar. I'm just going to pick it up and eat the shit and feel good about it!!!"

Kai Greene Bodybuilding Schedule and Diet Pro-Tips

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The Arnold Classic Champ starts each day with 30 minutes to an hour of cardio on an empty stomach to keep his metabolism active and to increase capillary density in the muscles to allow for greater anabolic growth. The only exception is leg day where Kai skips the cardio to conserve energy for his leg muscles. If he is preparing for a competition Kai will go up to an hour of cardio per day to help lose extra fat. Kai often does cardio, then takes a nap and does his heavy lifting afterwards, and finally allows for complete recovery for each muscle by getting plenty of rest.

Kai Greene's bodybuilder diet initially consisted of large amounts of egg whites and chicken and his favorite of all steak, sometimes up to 8 lbs a day! This started to upset his stomach tho and he had to cut back on the red meat. Kai claims his biggest gains were during the steak eating days and he was bummed out to have to cut back until he discovered Carnivor , a beef protein isolate supplement, which he now takes regularly.

Along with copious amounts of protein in every meal Kai also ads a few sweet potatoes. He has also stated his favorite carb packing breakfast is oatmeal with raisins. Oatmeal had been a bodybuilder's favorite for decades as it provides many nutrients and fiber and whole grain goodness that the heart loves.

While prepping for Mr. Olympia he was eating 500-600 grams of carbs and 500-700 grams of protein daily. He’d start with egg whites and meat with carbs in the morning, followed by his first Carnivor shake two hours later. Kai usually drinks 3 Carnivor shakes a day including one at night before bed with his oatmeal because he claims it helps him sleep better.

Traveling Can be a Nuisance but Kai Works it Out

When he is not traveling Kai does this workout. He has stated that since he travels often, if he is in an unfamiliar gym with not much down time in his schedule he will just do a high intensity full body workout. This means about 3-4 sets for each muscle group. The life of a pro is very busy but their dedication shows in the arena. You too can tailor your workouts to your own schedule. There is no right or wrong way to workout as long as you have a well rounded routine and continuously increase weight, eat right, and get plenty of rest in between. If you are sore from a workout that is great. Soreness is a sign that you pushed yourself hard. If you are not sore the day after a workout then you did not push yourself hard enough to gain big.

The most important thing to remember is if you are very sore take the day off. This is your body telling you that it needs rest to repair the rips and shreds in the muscle tissue. Once the muscle is repaired it is stronger. There is no other way to put it. Rest is crucial! Don't think you are a tough guy who can take the pain. This will not benefit you at all and will just risk injury which can take you out of the game indefinitely causing you to lose all of our hard earned effort.

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Kai Greene Chest Workout

Bench Press: 3 sets 15-20 reps each.

Dumbbell Fly: 3 sets 15-20 reps each.

Declined bench Press: 3 sets 15-20 reps each.

Kai Greene Arms workout

Forearms

Reverse Curls (Standing) : 4 sets of 10-12 reps each.

Hammer Curls: 4 sets 8-12 reps each.

Wrist curls: 4 sets 10-12 reps each.

Biceps

Preacher Curls: 4 sets of 10-12 reps each.

Biceps curls: 4 sets 8-10 reps each.

Triceps

Dumbbell Kickback: 3 sets of 15-20 reps each.

Overhead Dumbbell Triceps extension: 3 sets of 15-20 reps each.

Triceps Pulldown: 3 sets of 15-20 reps each.

Kai Greene Legs Workout

Quadriceps

Squats: 3 sets 10-12 reps each.

Lunges: 4 sets of 10-12 reps each.

Laying Leg Curls: 3 sets 10-12 reps each.

Deadlift: 3 sets 10-12 reps each.

Calves

Seated Calf Raise: 4 sets of 10-15 reps each.

Standing Calf Raise: 4 sets of 10-15 reps each.

Donkey Calf Raise: 4 sets of 10-15 reps each.

Kai Greene Back Workout

Barbell Pullover: 3 sets of 10-15 reps each.

Lats pulldown: 3 sets of 10-15 reps each.

Bent Over Barbell Rows: 3 sets of 10-15 reps each.

Seated Cable rows: 3 sets of 10-15 reps each.

Kai Greene Shoulders workout

Arnold Press: 3 sets 10-12 reps each.

Military Press: 3 sets 10-12 reps each.

Lateral Raise: 3 sets 10-12 reps each.

Front Raise: 3 sets 10-12 reps each.

Shrugs : 3 sets 10-12 reps each.

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--> To get big fast these women probably take steroids as there is no natural way a woman can achieve the look in these pictures without hormonal assistance. Lifting weights for women is a great idea. You WILL NOT look like this unless you supplement strongly and use hormonal replacement or have some type of strange genetic mutation. Many women are turned off from lifting weights after seeing pictures like this. The truth must be told that you do not have to worry. Workouts for women, no matter how intense, will not make you look like this.

In fact, a weight lifting routine for women is one of the best ways to keep the body looking toned and beautiful. Cardio alone will not give you the curves and shape that make women beautiful. Weight lifting weights can be purchased for the home or you can go to a gym. Just a pair of dumbbells are needed to get started and once you are confident enough you should join a gym and socialize with others who want to be healthy and in shape. Motivation is key in bodybuilding. Looking at pictures, watching videos, participating in forums are all great ways to stay motivated.

Remember ladies WEIGHT LIFTING WILL NOT MAKE YOU LOOK LIKE THESE WOMEN!!