The Kali Muscle Story

• Name: Kali “Muscle” Kirkendall
• Date of Birth: 18 February 1975
• Height: 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
• Off-season Weight: 91 kg (200lbs)
• Competition Weight: 84 kg (185lbs)
• Body Fat: 5-8%
• Championships: None

Biography of Kali Muscle

“Strong people don't put others down, they lift them up” – Kali Muscle

Despite having a difficult and tragic childhood, Kali pursued his passion for football and was awarded a football scholarship to Fresno State as a running back. In order to be successful in acting and bodybuilding, Kali decided to relocate to Los Angeles in 2010. Kali's first project came only two weeks after his arrival in Los Angeles, when he auditioned for a Matthew McConaughey project that he ended up booking. Kali Muscle's career took off quickly after her first stint with acting. He then hired a commercial agent and was immediately cast in his first national commercial for Old Navy. From there, the rest is history. Kali Muscle went on to appear in national commercials for Taco Bell, Geico, Snickers, Comcast, Honda, and many other companies. Kali has also appeared in a number of films and television shows during his brief career in Hollywood.

Follow Kali on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/KaliMuscle

Early Life

Born into an American household, Kali spent the majority of his early years in one of Oakland's most underprivileged areas. He never knew his father; instead, he and his two siblings were reared by his mother and stepfather. Kali made it evident that athletics were more significant to him than anything else ever since he was able to walk. He dabbled in basketball, wrestling, and even track in middle school and high school, but his main sport was football. Young Chuck had already started attending to the gym, and his exceptional size and speed made him an excellent running back.

He found work at the 24 Hour Nautilus Gym to enhance his income, which also provided him with a great opportunity to practise football exercises. He was so talented that Fresno State University gave him an athletic scholarship. 

Unfortunately, tragedy struck just as he was ready to start a career in athletics. His younger brother accidentally shot himself and lost his life. After losing one of his closest friends, Kali was at a loss on what to do. He ended up making a slew of poor choices as a result of this sad incident.

When Kali encountered severe financial problems in his second year at Frenso State and quickly found himself turning to robbery to make ends meet, his predicament deteriorated further.

He was subsequently detained and transferred to San Quentin State Prison, where he would spend the next 11 years of his life.

Training

Kali started throwing weights around like candyfloss as she continued her relentless workouts. He found new resolve and a momentary respite from his predicament with his newfound emphasis on strengthening his body.

Following a diet that, according to Kali, mainly consisted of Dunkin' Sticks, Top Ramen, and honey bars, this newly-focused bodybuilder swiftly developed an astounding figure, consisting of 230lbs of billowing muscle.

However, tragedy happened once more in 1997 when it was decided to seize the weights from San Quentin jail.

A stupid thing like not having any weights was not going to stop bodybuilder from achieving his muscle-building objectives. So Kali Muscle came up with novel, creative ways to exercise, such using water bottles, waste bags, and other men's bodies.

His prison guards were continually irritated by his inventiveness, and on one occasion he was put in isolation because he wouldn't give up his obsession.

“Stay Strong and know that with ambition, drive, and hard work that you can become anything you want to become.”

Nutrition

Kali consumes a lot of calories in her diet. He claims that he did the same while he was incarcerated and consumed anything he could, frequently turning to tuna in a can to meet his protein requirements.

To maintain his heft, Kali occasionally consumes many very large meals in addition to his goal of six meals per day. He also claims to eat as "clean" as possible.

In addition to a variety of nutritious fruits and vegetables, Kali's clean diet also includes ground turkey, salmon, and chicken breast as protein sources. He consumes a variety of carbs, but his favourites include sweet potatoes, rice, and various beans.

Water Intake

A gallon of water every day, according to Kali, is essential for his health and attractiveness. He drinks this water to help with protein synthesis and to rehydrate after his strenuous workouts.

Supplements

He doesn't take supplements since he thinks protein powder isn't a good alternative. According to Kali, he observes far too many guys who believe they may gain weight by continuously utilising the powder while consuming little meals. He considers eating to be essential and avoids all whey protein products.

Nevertheless, he does take pre-workout vitamins. When Kali needs an extra pump, he uses the product because he enjoys the rush it provides him before intense leg and chest workouts.

Marital Life

The marriage of Kali and Dvyne Beverley is extremely peculiar. She is an R&B singer who had some popularity in the middle of the 2000s. Prior to Kali filing for divorce unexpectedly in 2016, everything appeared to be going great. He never explained why he did it, although many have speculated that his current girlfriend, Helena Vlad, may have played a role in it. Dvyne decided to delay the divorce as much as possible since, it seems, she refused to accept that Kali was in favour of one. Helena first encountered Kali at a fitness convention, where she recognised him because her ex-boyfriend had sent her one of his films. The pair clicked right away and didn't hold back when professing their love on social media.

Even though he is still technically married, Kali is committed to his girlfriend; in fact, the two of them even have a YouTube channel.

Injuries

Kali Muscle acknowledges that he had been dealing with edoema, or ankle and foot swelling, for a very long time. In fact, he asserts that the problem dates all the way back to his adolescence. He didn't think much of it because he was young. He did, however, acknowledge that he was worried about the swelling in more recent years. Additionally, Kali claims that during a recent checkup, he was informed of "something with his heart" but disregarded the information.

He does not see the heart attack as a wake-up call because of his past problems. But he also realises that taking his health more seriously will change his life at this point.

In the video, he declares that

"Health is everything"

and later claims that

"God is using me as an example."

Then Kali Muscle walks us through the minutes just before the heart attack. He visited the dentist for some dental work a few days ago. Anesthesia of some kind was necessary for this. The day after arriving at home, he took vicodin to ease the discomfort. His chest began to burn when he opened his eyes. He compared the discomfort to heartburn.

He assumed the discomfort was heartburn, so he took some over-the-counter medication to help it go away. His partner urged that he visit the hospital after two hours passed with the scorching chest discomfort remaining the same. He was told he was experiencing a heart attack after medical testing and was sent directly to surgery.

Then Kali Muscle walks us through the minutes just before the heart attack. He visited the dentist for some dental work a few days ago. Anesthesia of some kind was necessary for this. The day after arriving at home, he took vicodin to ease the discomfort. His chest began to burn when he opened his eyes. He compared the discomfort to heartburn.

He assumed the discomfort was heartburn, so he took some over-the-counter medication to help it go away. His partner urged that he visit the hospital after two hours passed with the scorching chest discomfort remaining the same. He was told he was experiencing a heart attack after medical testing and was sent directly to surgery.

They were able to insert a stint in the artery despite his left artery being completely blocked. He adds that the fact that he did not need to be put to sleep for the procedure made him feel more at ease. He ultimately disregarded early warning indicators for approximately 15 years, according to Kali Muscle. Kali emphasised the need of prioritising health for all of his followers, using his predicament as an example. Shawn Rhoden is then mentioned:

“MAKE SURE YOU GUYS TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH. THAT’SWHAT I’E BEEN TALKING TO YOU ABOUT ANYWAY. AND YOU KNOW, GOD IS USING ME AS AN EXAMPLE. ‘CAUSE AS WE JUST SAW, YOU KNOW, RIP SHAWN RHODEN.”

Kali Muscle broke down in tears, halted, and grew emotional at this point. He collected himself and continued:

“SOME PEOPLE DON’T GET A SECOND CHANCE, MAN. I GOT MY TWINS AND I GOTTA LIVE, MAN.”

Controversy

Like every other fitness icon, Kali was the target of unfounded claims that she had used steroids. He consistently refuted the claims that he wasn't a "natty" (a term used in gym lingo for a natural) and that anyone could grow to be as big as he is now. People are accusing me of things like that, but believe me when I say that if you weren't stuck in jail all day, you would also eat and work out.

Conclusion

The success of Kali Muscles is a tale of rags to riches. He thinks he has learned from his past errors and has built himself a highly successful YouTube business.

He now advises others on proper exercise methods and works to encourage young guys to steer clear of the criminal justice system.

His experience demonstrates that you can overcome all obstacles to reach your fitness goals, regardless of your background or aspirations.