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Retired IFBB pro, Dexter Jackson has touched upon many great heights of the bodybuilding industry. He won five Arnold Classic titles, of which one has the distinction of being the oldest, and is also among the only four athletes to have won both Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia titles. Thus, it is not difficult to discern the kind of fitness regime he followed throughout his journey.?

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However, even after his retirement in 2020, Jackson hasn?t compromised on his workouts. Recently, he took to his Instagram to share an intense arm workout, powering through several machines at the gym. This left his fans wondering if the star is prepping for his comeback to the pro world.?

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Dexter Jackson kills an arm workout at 53

As per the source that surfaced hours ago, the 2008 Mr. Olympia impressively worked out his upper body throughout the video. His declining age didn?t seem to be an issue as his bouldering muscles were pumped to the core. Thus, his caption read, ?That arm pump is real! #Fit53?????

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As Players by Col Leray feat. Busta Rhymes played in the background, Jackson lifted barbells, performed cable pull-downs, and more, flaunting his ripped physique at an age when most retire. Stunned by his feat, fans took to the comments to share their insights.?

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Many hailed The Blade as being an inspiration in the community, encouraging them to embark on their bodybuilding journey. While the other half speculated that Jackson is probably gearing himself up to make a comeback in the industry.?

Fans react to Dexter Jackson?s shredded physique

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As a response to the star athlete?s hard-core exercise, the video amassed 101k views in less than 16 hours. One fan wrote, ?Are you coming back or what!?? wondering about his return to the stage whereas another remarked, ?Hmmm Olympia comeback huh ?? Similarly, a comment reminisced about Jackson?s competing days and stated, ?I wish Dexter would come back. Bodybuilding just feels like it is missing something without The Blade!??

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Another fan acknowledged his efforts and urged him to ?keep pushing the boundaries.? The fan shared that viewing him as his inspiration, they are trying to build a similar physique. ?I?m looking forward to seeing you at the Mr. Olympia 2023,? the fan added.?

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The Blade had an amazing 30-year-long career in the sphere, however, he retired after attaining ninth place in the 2020 Mr. Olympia. Regardless, his influence on the fans remains unhindered along with his intense fitness regime.?

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Tiyasa is a sports writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen focus on ice hockey. She is as fascinated by the speed of the ice hockey players as she is by the surges of the surfers in the high seas. Drawing inspiration from legendary figures like Wayne Gretzky, the iconic GOAT of the Edmonton Oilers, Tiyasa's writing reflects her admiration for the tenacity and grit displayed by athletes in the face of challenges.

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