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Lee Priest took to bodybuilding very early in life and pursues it even at the age of 50. He won his first bodybuilding show at the tender age of 13 and turned into an IFBB Pro by the age of 20. He also has the rarest record to his name as he once defeated The King of bodybuilding, Ronnie Coleman.

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The 50-year-old Australian bodybuilder is active on social media with 456K followers on Instagram. He often shares tips and tricks for bodybuilding with his fans online. Recently, he posted a video on his Instagram page where he opened up about free weights and machines for training.

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Lee Priest shares his thoughts on the right way of training

Lee Priest was in bodybuilding for over three decades and sported a physique that left the fans stunned. Priest shared the secret behind his ripped physique and emphasized the benefits of lifting free weights. “Get the dumbbells back. It takes a little while to get back into the groove of free weights.”

Further opening up about his training routine, he said, “You know what I always try to do? At least three free weight movements, and then at least two machines at the end.” He opined that it is good to have a combined routine of free weights and machines while training for a shredded physique.

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Blonde Myth pointed out the drawback of depending only on machines and said, “If you did just machines all the time, you are going to have a problem,”. Priest’s thoughts resonated with the fitness community and they reacted to the icon’s post.

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Fans React to bodybuilding mantra from IFBB Pro

Requesting to reiterate his stance for current bodybuilders, a fan commented, “Say it again for the top pros taking shortcuts, and wonder why they don’t look like the 90s guys.”

Agreeing with Lee Priest’s valuable suggestion, another follower commented, “The truth right there.”

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Back to the game!”, commented a fitness enthusiast after learning the secret of the bodybuilder’s jacked physique.

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What about heavy barbell cleans,” asked another follower, wanting to know more.

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Love you sharing your good no bs training experience,” read a comment.

Lee Priest has left a lasting impression on the sport and is celebrated by bodybuilders across the world. The valuable guidance from the IFBB Pro will not go unheard by the community. What are your thoughts on Lee Priest’s suggestions?

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Etha Bindu Rani is a Bodybuilding Writer at Essentially Sports. Her coverage of athletes like Chris Bumstead and Arnold Schwarzenegger has always garnered healthy traction. But as good as that has been, it cannot hold a candle to her columns on the long-term effects of pumping iron and the use of PEDs in the fitness industry. Her articles have been analytical and thorough, often provoking debates amidst the online fitness community. Despite having nearly 1000 articles under her belt, Bindu promises that her journey has only just begun.

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