Tag: Bodybuilding
Erin Stern’s 3 Leg Extension Variations for Improved Quad Sweep
Before moving into the Bikini division, pro bodybuilder Erin Stern won two Olympia titles in the Figure division (2010, 2012). To excel in either division, well-developed, even striated in the latter, leg musculature is necessary to score well in the eyes of the judges. Stern’s training methodology has enabled her to find success in both divisions despite the required differences…
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Samson Dauda Trains Chest With Sam Sulek During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
Samson Dauda carries a ton of momentum with him into the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest through his qualification via his 2023 Arnold Classic victory — the second-most prestigious bodybuilding competition behind the Olympia. He outscored a stacked roster that included former two-time Mr. Olympia champion Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, 2022 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist Nick Walker, William Bonac,…
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Men’s Open Bodybuilder Charles Griffen Trains Back With Brett Wilkin Before 2023 Legion Pro Show
Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin was the first athlete to qualify for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest when he won the 2022 Big Man Weekend Pro. Charles Griffen seeks to be the final athlete to qualify for the Mr. Olympia contest by winning the 2023 Legion Pro, scheduled for Oct. 7-8, 2023, in Reno, NV. On Sept. 22,…
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2023 Daytona Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Daytona Pro took place on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Daytona Beach, FL. It was headlined by four IFBB Pro League contests, all with 2023 Olympia Weekend ramifications. Men’s Physique was joined by three women’s divisions: Women’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini. The Men’s Physique winner was Kyron Holden. The three women’s champions were Marie-Solange Essoh (Women’s Physique),…
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2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro Results
The 2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro event in Chandler, AZ, has become an annual women’s bodybuilding tradition since it began in 2015. The 2023 edition featured all six IFBB Pro League women’s divisions on Saturday, Sept. 30, and the finale of the evening was Andrea Shaw crowned as Rising Phoenix champion for the fourth time. Other winners…
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Nathan De Asha Wins 2023 Sheru Classic France Bodybuilding Show
The 2023 Sheru Classic France bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Lille, France. It featured four IFBB Pro League contests, with the main attraction of the Men’s Open. Nathan De Asha won his second contest of the 2023 season. Maxime Yedess was the winner in Classic Physique, Emile Walker of England took the Men’s…
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Hossein Kalateh Wins 2023 Van City Showdown Pro 212 Bodybuilding Show
The 2023 Van City Showdown Pro 212 bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Burnaby, BC, Canada. Ten IFBB Pros competed, and Hossein Kalateh of Canada — a late entrant into the show — emerged victorious. 2008 Olympia 202 champion David Henry ranked as the runner-up, and Noel Adame rounded out the podium. The final…
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2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Show Preview
One of the biggest weekends for women’s bodybuilding is set to take place in Chandler, AZ. The 2023 Rising Phoenix World Championship and the 2023 Arizona Pro show will both take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Rising Phoenix will solely feature the women’s bodybuilding division, while the Arizona Pro will include the other five IFBB Pro…
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Ashley Kaltwasser’s Tricks For Longevity in Competitive Bikini Bodybuilding
Bikini bodybuilder Ashley Kaltwasser has won 41 pro shows as of Sept. 2023, including three Olympias (2013-2015), making her the winningest IFBB Pro athlete in history. The second most decorated athlete in the sport is the 2008 Mr. Olympia champion Dexter Jackson, who has at 29 pro shows victories. How does Kaltwasser stay at the top of the…
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2023 Sheru Classic France Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Sheru Classic France Pro is slated for Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 in Lille, France. There are three men’s divisions and one women’s division featured in this IFBB Pro League event. The main event is the Men’s Open. contest. It is one of the final two pros shows with 2023 Olympia Weekend qualifications available for the division….
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