Dexter Jackson may have stepped away from competitive bodybuilding in 2020, but that hasn’t stopped him from staying true to his fitness and nutrition goals. In a recent YouTube video, the former IFBB Pro detailed his recent stem cell therapy session, as well as his ongoing nutritional plan and the ways he has used testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to maintain his health.
A Career Marked by Consistency and Record-Breaking Performances
Throughout his 20-year career, Dexter Jackson was known for his unwavering commitment to pushing himself to the limit. The five-time Arnold Classic winner was celebrated for his impeccable conditioning, symmetry, and consistency on stage. During his tenure, he went head-to-head with some of the sport’s most iconic figures, including seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, Kai Greene, and four-time winner Jay Cutler. Despite the fierce competition, Jackson was able to set records and establish himself as one of the most accomplished bodybuilders of his time.
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Dexter Jackson’s career in bodybuilding spanned over two decades, during which he achieved many accolades. He won the Arnold Classic five times and even defeated Jay Cutler in the 2008 Mr. Olympia competition, reaching the pinnacle of his career. Although he could not hold onto the Mr. Olympia title, Jackson continued to compete for several years, culminating in his final contest at the 2020 Mr. Olympia, where he finished in ninth place.
Jackson’s Retirement and Thoughts on the Sport
In a recent Olympia TV interview, Dexter Jackson made it clear that he has no plans to return to bodybuilding and does not miss the sport. He spoke about his long career, stating that he was fueled by the idea of having no regrets when he eventually stopped competing. Despite his retirement, Jackson continues to maintain his fitness and nutrition regimen and inspire others with his dedication to a healthy lifestyle.
Dexter Jackson Reports Improved Neck Mobility After Stem Cell Therapy
Dexter Jackson has reported an improvement in his neck mobility after undergoing stem cell therapy, which revealed that he had four discs in his neck with significant arthritis.
“Well, they say it takes anywhere from six weeks to three months before you start really benefitting from the stem cell. But when I went over there, got an MRI, they did an MRI on me to check everything, right, found that I had a couple of – four of the discs in my neck that need – that has some arthritis in it as well. I thought I slept on the pillow wrong two months ago and my neck has been bothering me, I mean, I could turn like probably about three-quarters of the way without feeling some pain.
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Now I can turn it all away, I’m not saying it’s from the stem cells, it could have just been from rest or maybe it could be, who knows. Stem cells affect people differently, right? Just like anything else. So, it could have been from maybe a little stem cell treatment and rest.”
“All I know is I can turn [my neck] all the way now, I don’t feel nothing,” said Jackson. “Hopefully that I got treated, hopefully, it’s now going to prevent me – it’s supposed to, prevent me from getting that way, hopefully, I’ve caught it early. I got stem cell treatments in my neck and back. In my spine, I had arthritis there.”
Dexter Jackson Explains His Nutritional Plan and Use of TRT
Dexter Jackson revealed in a recent YouTube video that he has used testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to preserve his health and also shared details about his nutritional plan. He stated that he likes to be cautious and safe when it comes to his use of TRT. Additionally, he mentioned that his protein intake has decreased since his retirement, consuming four to five ounces daily as opposed to six to eight ounces during his competitive career. Furthermore, he has reduced his daily meals from seven to three.
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“Let’s show you how I’m living and eating nowadays,” said Jackson. Shrimp, sometimes steak, I don’t eat like I use to no more. Instead of eating eight ounces or six-to-eight ounces of beef or protein, you know, with my meals, I probably do now, about four to five ounces. Not six or seven meals a day no more, so probably about three meals a day with one of my shakes. And like I said, I don’t do two cups or rice or none of that stuff no more.”
Dexter Jackson: “The Blade” Reveals Consuming About 50 Grams of Protein per Meal During His Tenure
“For 30 years, about 50 grams per meal [of protein] six or seven meals a day. 300 grams or maybe more. Protein has always been around that. I manipulated the carbs depending on off-season versus prep, contest prep right? You have to manipulate the carbs during contest preps so they would go down as low as 150 grams. But on my high days, I was probably eating 100 grams per meal, so 6, 7, 800 grams of carbs a day.”
According to Jackson, during his competition days, he frequently consumed grits for breakfast. However, as he progressed in his career, he swapped it out for baked potatoes to prevent midsection bloating.
“I used to eat grits every day for breakfast. Even you get turned off of grits too much because of the mountain I had to eat and how long I had to eat it for. Now, I probably have a baked potato/grits for breakfast depending on how I feel that day. I started doing backed potatoes during the end of my career because it kept my stomach from getting bloated.”
Jackson revealed that he adopted a cyclic approach to TRT, using it for 12 weeks before taking a 12-week break.
“I started doing TRT about two years ago. I did it off and on for a little bit. I was even coming off. A lot of people think you stay on TRT or HRT or whatever, low test is what that means. You can stay on that forever and you don’t have to come off, but of course, me, I like to be cautious and safe and I would even come off of TRT and just be on it for like 12 weeks… come off that, be off for 12 more weeks. I did that for probably about a week but now I don’t even do that anymore.”
Dexter Jackson Isn’t Alone in Using TRT, Jay Cutler Also Open About His Regimen
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler has joined Dexter Jackson in publicly discussing his use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Cutler recently shared that he’s using TRT as part of a fit-for-50 challenge to transform his physique. He emphasized that he plans to avoid more powerful compounds like trenbolone. Cutler also noted that TRT is still a steroid, despite some in the industry suggesting otherwise.
Jackson Has Nothing Left to Prove in Bodybuilding
After winning every major title in bodybuilding, Dexter Jackson has nothing left to prove in the sport. Despite stepping away from the stage in 2020, Jackson still maintains his fitness and nutrition. He recently shared details of his diet and TRT use, while also discussing his recent stem cell therapy session.
Jackson Continues to Give Back to the Bodybuilding Community
In retirement, Jackson has been sharing the wisdom he’s gained from his long and successful career. He’s given back to the bodybuilding community by sharing his experiences with stem cell therapy and TRT, and by detailing his nutritional plan. Though he’s not returning to the stage, Jackson’s contributions to the sport continue to inspire his fans and peers alike.
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Overview
Dexter Jackson, the former IFBB Pro and five-time Arnold Classic winner, has recently opened up about his ongoing commitment to his fitness and nutrition goals, as well as his use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and stem cell therapy to maintain his health. Jackson, known for his symmetry, consistency, and impeccable conditioning during his 20-year career in bodybuilding, achieved many accolades, including defeating Jay Cutler in the 2008 Mr. Olympia competition. Although he retired in 2020 and has no plans to return to the sport, he continues to inspire others with his dedication to a healthy lifestyle. In a recent YouTube video, he detailed his nutritional plan, which includes a decreased protein intake and reduced daily meals since his retirement, and shared that he has used TRT to preserve his health. Furthermore, he reported improved neck mobility after undergoing stem cell therapy, which revealed four discs in his neck with significant arthritis. Despite the uncertainty of stem cell therapy’s efficacy, Jackson credits it with helping him turn his neck all the way without feeling pain.
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