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Oksana Grishina Preps for Her Arnold Return


I caught up with Russian superstar Oksana Grishina last weekend in Las Vegas as she prepares for her return to the Arnold stage. Oksana made her Arnold debut last year but placed out of the top six. Known for her incredible routine, she is back and ready to redeem herself. Some people think that because her routine is slower paced it isn’t as difficult. I disagree on that sentiment and would challenge anyone to perform the routine she does. Her moves are precise and the years of gymnastic training is obvious. She assures me she will have a different routine at the Arnold and has worked on improving her physique. Oksana’s English has greatly improved and she’s able to communicate very well now. Here are a couple photos from Saturday’s shoot.

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Oksana is on track for a strong Arnold showing.
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Oksana shows off her current conditioning.
Check back in a few days for the video interview I did with Oksana along with more info on what she has been up to, what she’s been eating and what she has in store for the year.


Hardbody Song of the Day: Foo Fighters – All My Life


Get your rock on this Tuesday with Foo Fighters’ All My life.



Gina Carano Appears in Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial


American Gladiator and top MMA Female athlete Gina Carano appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for Pepsi. Props to her and her management team for landing the gig. Her stock continues to go up as a female athlete.



Muscular Development Magazine Fires Dave Palumbo & John Romano


More changes are taking place in the bodybuilding publishing world. Today Muscular Development magazine fired Dave Palumbo and John Romano. Dave and John were both supporters of female bodybuilding while at the magazine but were also two of the most out-spoken people in the industry. The reasons for the termination are not yet known. Dave Palumbo works with a number of competitors on their diet and nutrition as well as running Species Nutrition. John Romano was part of MD for over a decade as one of their more talented writers. The two also ran No Bull Radio, which has been cancelled as well. According to owner Steve Blechman they already have someone new in place to run their online efforts. Blechman wrote on their message board, “We are pleased to announce that Robbie Durand will be the new Editor in Chief of www.musculardevelopment.com effective today.”

It will be a story to watch in the coming weeks to see if this is good or bad for the women in the industry. Stay tuned for more info as it develops.



Hardbody Song of the Day: Nickelback – Woke Up This Morning


A song that doesn’t get a ton of airplay by Nickelback… Woke Up This Morning.



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