Bodybuilding great Dexter Jackson‘s training intensity was unmatched in his days as an active competitor. Navigating retirement in April 2024, he still pushes his body to extremes with heavy weights.
“The Blade” brought full muscle bellies, shredded conditioning, and a physique that had zero weaknesses during his long-lasting bodybuilding career. His biggest achievement in the sport came in 2008 after he dethroned four-time Olympia champion Jay Cutler. With wins over names like Phil Heath, Dennis Wolf, and Kai Greene, Jackson was a proven and incredibly consistent talent in the IFBB Pro League‘s jam-packed Men’s Open class.
Jackson has the accolades to back up his training methods. He’s the only Men’s Open talent to pick up gold at the Mr. Olympia and Masters Olympia. He also pulled off a record five Arnold Classic titles (2005, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015), more than any other Open competitor.
While most bodybuilding Pros are slowing down and lightening up the weight at 55 years old, that’s not the case for Jackson. He lives for hardcore training sessions and recently walked his fanbase through how he’s been approaching arms and shoulder workouts since stepping away from the stage.
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Dexter Jackson Shares Jacked Upper Body at 55, Still Trains Arms and Shoulders Hard in Retirement
In a pair of recently published Instagram posts, Jackson showed off his tenacity and strength with some intense arm and shoulder movements.
“Still hard at work even while retired. 😬” Dexter Jackson shared.
Dexter Jackson hasn’t been the only bodybuilding icon from the 2000s to remain in tremendous shape. Cutler, who was one of Jackson’s biggest rivals, still pushes the pace in retirement at 51 years old. He recently underwent a dramatic physique transformation for his last birthday.
In addition, Dennis Wolf has also remained locked into training and dieting since leaving the sport competitively. At 46 years old, he hasn’t abandoned the workouts and dieting principles that helped him emerge as one of the top names in the sport throughout the 2000s. He’s maintained a shredded physique year-round, with fans blown away by his ab separation and detail.
In a sport overflowing with risks and health concerns, bodybuilders like these prove that longevity is alive and well in the Men’s Open. Jackson is leading the charge, showing fans that with proper dieting and exercise, sporting an amazing physique in your 50s is definitely possible.
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