Benjamin Loehrer won the light heavyweight class and overall at the NPC Teen Nationals this past weekend. It was a great victory; he was massive, ripped, and dominated the competition. And I'm sure he has a bright future in bodybuilding. There's only one problem-- he's not a teen. On the day of the show, July 18th, 2009, he was 20 years old.
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There has been a lot of buzz about Rx Muscle's Megalympia. Some have fought hard to drum up support for their favorite champions. Others have been disgusted to see their pick lose and cry out to the gods of Vengeance for retribution on the accursed forum members that didn't see things their way. Most of all, it's been fun and people have gotten a chance to share their view of the pro side of the sport and do some color commentary.
After years of posturing, the answer to the question that has begged to be asked is mere weeks away from being answered. While many bodybuilders could be 
considered big and strong, "Who is the strongest?" The two names in pro bodybuilding that continually rise to the top of the list are IFBB pros Johnnie Jackson and Ben White. The latter is known for his extreme raw benching prowess while the former is a world record smashing dead lifter from hell. Knowing this, both Dave and I have postulated that a lift-off between these two incredibly strong men would be an awesome event. Well, after many, many, mentions of the excitement this kind of event would foster-- not only because of the extreme weights involved but because these two guys are chock full of personality-- it looks like it's really going to finally happen! 
Southern States contest promoter Peter Potter has outdone himself again by putting on an incredible show this year, although I almost didn't get in to cover it! Since the show is literally in my back yard (You can see the roof of my house from the auditorium), and because I've known Peter Potter for years, I didn't think to ask for a press pass well enough in advance. I just called Peter last night and left a message.
CHECK OUT DAVE PALUMBO AND TRIPLE H IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF MUSCLE & FITNESS MAGAZINE! You read that right! Our own Dave Palumbo (in the bright neon green "SPECIES" tank top) throws down, hardcore, old-school chest and back with WWE Superstar Triple H in the September 09 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Dave has been working with Trip since well before his World Wrestling Championship victory over Randy Orton at Wrestlemania. And, the work is paying off! As you marvel at the incredible size and condition of the WWE superstar, remember that he is subject to perhaps the most stringent drug testing program in the country. Trip has been following Dave's high protein, low carb, moderate fat, ketogenic diet for over a year now and he's always in killer shape.
