Leslie Kai Greene is a retired professional bodybuilder who was born on 12 July 1975 in New York City, the U.S. He begged second place in 2012, 2013, and 2014 Mr Olympia competitions and is three times winner of the Arnold classic. He is often called ‘the predator’.
Kai Greene has seen a lot upside-down and risen like a phoenix. His perception of bodybuilding as a part of the sport. The beginning of his bodybuilding career helped him to gain self-confidence and belief in his ability and talent.
EARLY LIFE
On July 12th, 1975, Lesli Kai Greene was born in New york city, the U.S. Initially, He had spent the majority of his childhood under foster care and a residential treatment facility. Later, he began participating in teenage bodybuilding competitions after one of his teachers, a gym owner. Moreover, they saw dramatic physical development in him. Thirdly, and most importantly, In a recent interview, Kai Greene recalled how his teacher occasionally showed the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger film pumping iron during class. Moreover, It used to encourage significantly him. He also mentioned a decrease in his disruptive nature. In conclusion, Kai has since decided that he wanted a bodybuilding career.
THE BODYBUILDING CAREER
Firstly, Kai Greene has won many bodybuilding competitions starting with his first win as a professional bodybuilder in 2007 Shawn Ray Colorado.
Secondly, for the next four years, Kai set himself a new goal and entered a total of 9 shows out of which he won around 6. However, In the year 2009, Kai Greene won the Arnold classic and he was awarded by his idol Arnold Schwarzenegger. Thirdly, after such a victory, he was allowed to compete in his first Mr Olympia. Thirdly, And Most importantly, Kai maintained his top spot from 2010 to the year 2016, winning four additional Arnold Classic races. In conclusion, his fans dubbed him ‘the predator’ at that time.
MR OLYMPIA COMPETITION
Initially, Kai competed in Mr Olympia’s 2009 competition, but he was unsuccessful in taking first place. However, he begged the fourth place. Moreover, Kai was even offered to participate in Mr Olympia 2017 competition without getting to requalify but he rejected the offer. Over the next five years, he continued to participate in Mr Olympia and was second in 2012, 2013, and 2014 competitions. In the year 2016, Kai declared his retirement from his bodybuilding career 2016 which left everyone in shock.
METHOD TO PRACTISE
Primarily, He talked about the relationship between the mind and the muscle in an article published by Flex. He advises posing with your muscle and paying close attention to how they feel when you work on them. The key aspect in training, according to him, is the link between mind and muscle. Your mind and muscle eventually interact and begin to communicate.
DOCUMENTARIES AND ENDORSEMENTS
Firstly, In 2009 Kai Greene united with the director Mike Pulcinella and documented in preparation for Mr Olympia. Later, the documentary was named overkill. However, again in 2010, he reunited with Mike Pulcinella to film the sequel of Redemption where he showcased his training for Arnold Classic. Finally, In the year 2013, he again featured generation iron where he discussed the events of Mr Olympia held in 2012.
In the year 2015, he endorsed a brand named Dynamik muscle. Later, in the end, his brand was sponsored by Flex. additionally, he supported 5P and a sportswear company Ryderwear in 2016.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
ACTING
As he started, He made an appearance in the comedy film College Debts in 2015. To begin the production of his new movie, crazy fists, which was scheduled for release in 2018, he travelled to the Chinese province in 2016. He went on to portray Flintshire in the renowned Netflix series Stranger Things in 2017.
ART
Kai Greene is a passionate artist who makes self-portraits. In the year 2011, he exhibited some of his work in public where he stated “as a professional bodybuilder, I am a master sculptor”.
The predator’s visual art was admired by many. As a result, he was even asked to pose for numerous bodybuilding competitions.
ENTREPRENEUR
After seeing the popularity of his art and the accomplishments of his bodybuilding career. Kai Greene started his own supplement company. His company quickly became a brand – marketing a range of protein powders and supplements.
WORKOUT TECHNIQUES
First-of-all, Kai Greene believes that his body responds to his daily routines and therefore he works for one muscle group per day. However, He believes in mind-muscle connection and goes from lifting lighter weights to higher repetitions.
Moreover, Kai’s workout routine looks something like this:
DAY 1 – CHEST AND CALVES
Arm pullover – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions.
Flat bench press – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Inclined and flat dumbbell fly: 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Flat bench press – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Seated calf raises – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Standing calf raises – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Donkey calf raises – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
DAY 2 – SHOULDER AND FOREARMS
Behind the neck press – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Front raise – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Lateral raise – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Shrugs – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Arnold press – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Reverse curls- 4 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Hammer curls- 4 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Wrist curls – 4 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
DAY 3 – BACK
Barbell pullover- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Lat pulldown- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Seated cable rows – 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Barbell rows- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
One arm dumbbell row- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
DAY 4 – LEGS
Squats- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Deadlift- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Lunges- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Seated calf raises- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Standing calf raise- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Leg curls- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
DAY 5 – ARMS
For biceps
Dumbbell curls – 4 sets with 7 to 10 repetitions
Preacher curls – 4 sets with 7 to 10 repetitions
Reverse curls – 4 sets with 7 to 10 repetitions
Concentration curls – 4 sets with 7 to 10 repetitions
For triceps
Overhead dumbbell triceps extension- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Standing triceps extension- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Dumbbell kickbacks- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Cable press down- 3 sets with 20, 15, and 12 repetitions
Lastly, On the other two days, Kai Greene takes a break from his workout regime.