💪 Build a Mass Monster Chest Like Dorian Yates

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How can this year's Mr. Olympia field get even bigger? By adding last year’s 212 Olympia champ Derek Lunsford to an already scary lineup.

Speaking of scary, six-time Mr. O Dorian Yates was at the forefront of the "mass monster" era of '90s bodybuilding. Now you can find out how he built that titanic chest of his.

Finally, we make a case for ditching the leg press, Smith machine, and five other gym staples.

OLYMPIA NEWS

212 Champ Derek Lunsford Is Movin' On Up

The 2022 Mr. Olympia competition might have one of the most stacked rosters the sport has ever seen. You’ve got Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay looking to retain his title at the top, flanked by veterans like Hadi Choopan and Brandon Curry. Then there’s the younger crop of talent like Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada, who can easily round out the top five. And if that's not enough, consistent performers like William Bonac are still lurking about, eyeing a spoiler role.

Now comes the news that Derek Lunsford, last year’s 212 Olympia champ, has received a special invite to compete in the Men’s Open division in 2022. The move has been rumored for a while, and now it finally looks like a reality. If Lunsford were to come away with the W this December, he'd be the first competitor to win an Olympia in two divisions.

Read: Derek Lunsford Invited to Compete in Men’s Open at 2022 Mr. Olympia

WORKOUTS

Follow Dorian Yates’s Chest Workout for Olympia-Worthy Pecs

Dorian Yates wowed bodybuilding fans throughout the ‘90s by bringing unparalleled size and definition onto the Olympia stage. That physique earned him six Sandow trophies and helped usher in a mass movement that saw competitors pack on freaky size like never before. It’s a trend that continues today with the likes of Big Ramy approaching, or surpassing, 300 pounds.

While getting that big isn’t the goal for most, building a stronger body most definitely is. (Especially for you Ripped Report readers!) If you want tips on getting a powerful chest like Yates, we’ve got the high-intensity, low-volume workout that helped him get there. Here’s the kicker: Yates’s chest workout typically involved only four working sets per session. So when we say “high intensity,” we mean it.

Read: Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’s Chest Workout to Become a Mass Monster

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TRAINING TIPS

7 Worst Workout Machines

There are a lot of reasons to take advantage of machines at the gym: They’re beginner-friendly, convenient, and provide consistent workouts day in and day out. The downside is that a lot of machines out there aren't your best bet for making progress. In some cases, they could even be working against you!

From the divisive Smith machine to the omnipresent leg press, we’ve compiled a list of seven of the most common gym machines you should axe from your training regimen. But we're not just telling you which machines to avoid and calling it a day — we're also naming replacements for each so you can craft a rejuvenated program for those precious gains.

Read: The 7 Worst Gym Machines Your Workout Does NOT Need

THE DROPSET

An Olympia Qualifier Is No More

• Promoter Dave Bowers recently announced the end of the Indy Pro bodybuilding show, one of the most exciting Olympia qualifiers over the past few years.

• In another Olympia shakeup, bodybuilder Regan Grimes announced that he is skipping this year’s show to redouble his efforts for the 2023 competition.

• If you want to build a back like an IFBB Pro, bodybuilder Justin Shier has six exercises you need in your routine.

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