Mike O'Hearn Training with Middleweight MMA Fighter Paulo Costa; Biceps with Arm Blaster, Triceps, Bench Press

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Mike O'Hearn training with Paulo Costa at Gold's Gym Venice; uploaded May 24, 2024 (@MikeOHearnTitan / YouTube).

A little posing, a drink (Secret Juice?), reverse curls with EZ curl bar, triceps press down (rope), biceps curl with an EZ curl bar and Arm Blaster, bench press, more triceps press downs (rope), salute, and more posing.










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