Tag: Bodybuilding
2023 Fitness Olympia Prejudging Results
Reigning Fitness Olympia champion Missy Truscott had to face two previous champions as well as the rest of the top athletes in her division at the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL. That title defense kicked off in the Olympia World Fitness Expo on Nov. 3, 2023, where the Fitness Olympia started the morning action. The Fitness division features…
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2023 Amateur Olympia Results
The 2023 Olympia weekend is underway. On Nov. 1-2, 2023, the 2023 Amateur Olympia took centerstage in Orlando, FL, with competitors vying to win their IFBB pro cards. Such a distinction would enable them to compete in pro shows in the 2024 bodybuilding season to potentially qualify for the 2024 Olympia in their respective divisions. Below are the…
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Nathan De Asha Denied Entry to the USA; Will Not Compete at the 2023 Mr. Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Nathan De Asha will not compete in the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, slated for Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL, due to traveling issues beyond his control — he was denied entry to the USA. In the morning hours of Oct. 21, 2023, De Asha published a two-part Instagram reel wherein he shared he…
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Brandon Curry Will Compete at the 2023 Mr. Olympia If Doctors Allow
The 2023 Mr. Olympia contest was hit with yet another potentially abrupt roster shake-up one day before the biggest contest in bodybuilding enters pre-judging. Olympia press conference host Bob Cicherillo announced that the 2019 Mr. Olympia, Brandon Curry, had withdrawn from the competition due to illness. However, that information was not entirely accurate. Curry confirmed to BarBend that…
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Ronnie Coleman’s Top 6 2023 Mr. Olympia Predictions
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman was known for his immense strength — allegedly barbell bench pressing 225 pounds for 72 reps and deadlifting 800 pounds for a double during his Olympia reign from the late 90s through the 2000s. Coleman was atop the sport when it was dominated by mass monsters; he had 26 career pro wins. So, who…
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The Mike O’Hearn Show — Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Explains Online Fitness Misinformation
The internet is a wellspring of knowledge. The vast majority with access to it turn to Google and social media for answers to any questions they may have about anything. That is typically the case for those seeking health, fitness, and bodybuilding information as well. However, much of the information available online is rooted in personal opinion and…
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Ryan Terry & Sadik Hadzovik’s Back Day Less Than One Week from the 2023 Olympia
To prepare for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Physique competitors Ryan Terry and Sadik Hadzovik met at an East Coast gym to train back less than one week from the big stage. While Hadzovik isn’t on any of the 2023 Olympia rosters, Terry has packed on muscle tissue thanks to the updated weight caps and seeks his first Olympia title — his highest finish is…
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Nick Walker Withdraws From the 2023 Mr. Olympia Due to Hamstring Tear
The 2021 Arnold Classic champion and 2022 Mr. Olympia third-place finisher, Nick Walker, has withdrawn from the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, set for Nov. 3-4 in Orlando, FL. Walker says his decision was due to a hamstring tear he suffered while training for the contest. It’s with a heavy heart that I won’t be stepping on stage this year…
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Chris Bumstead & Urs Kalecinski Train Arms Together One Week Before the 2023 Olympia
The reigning four-time Classic Physique champ Chris Bumstead has touched down in Florida. He met up with fellow Classic Physique competitor Urs Kalecinski from Germany to crush an arm workout. Bumstead seeks his fifth title at the 2023 Olympia, while his rival Urs Kalecinski is focused on making the weight cap — he had 26 pounds of muscle to lose this summer. Bumstead uploaded…
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Animal-Style Burgers — Jeremy Buendia’s Cheat Meal Two Weeks Before the 2023 Olympia
In the lead-up to a competitive bodybuilding show, diet is a competitor’s priority. Athletes typically spike a high-calorie day several times during the shredding phase before peak week (i.e., the week of the show) to analyze how their body responds to a refeed day. Staying on a calorie-restrictive diet for an extended period can compromise muscle fullness. A…
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