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Hidetada “Hide” Yamagishi, 50, Shows Off Ripped Physique 6 Weeks from 2023 Masters Olympia
Hidetada Yamagishi is hell-bent on delivering an Olympia title to his home country of Japan. In a recent Instagram post, “Hide” revealed a ripped physique update less than two months from his anticipated return to the 2023 Masters Olympia show, Aug. 25-27, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
During the 2000s, Yamagishi was a trailblazer in the IFBB Pro League, having made a name for himself in not one but two divisions during his prime. While building a career in the Open and 212 Bodybuilding, his blend of conditioning, fullness, and balance propelled him to some of the sport’s biggest stages, like the Mr. Olympia.
Despite his inability to win an Olympia title, Yamagishi pushed some of the best. That includes seven-time 212 Olympia kingpin Flex Lewis. In 2015, Hidetada took third to fellow standout Jose Raymond and Lewis at the Mr. Olympia show, which serves as the highest placing of his career. Some of Yamagishi’s best career victories include the 2010 Europa Show of Champions, the 2014 Tampa Pro, the 2016 Arnold Classic 212, and the 2019 Europa Dallas.
Yamagishi is no stranger to the spotlight. He’s graced the pages of various magazines, such as Weekly Playboy, Tarzan, and Ironman Japan, where he showcased his muscular build. Hidetada has also appeared in workout demonstration videos and has taken part in Japanese-aired TV shows.
Last year, Yamagishi decided to step away from the sport. During his hiatus, he built a successful YouTube channel. In Yamagishi’s opinion, the stars aligned for his comeback this year. The 2023 Masters Olympia contest announced its return following an 11-year absence. And coincidentally, Yamagishi just turned 50 years old. With that in mind, Yamagishi is more motivated than ever to finally nail down a coveted Olympia title.
Hidetada Yamagishi Looking Incredible 6 Weeks from 2023 Masters Olympia
Check out Yamagishi’s latest posing session below:
“6 weeks out @mastersolympiaofficial” Hide Yamagishi shared.
Initially, fans had hoped to see former four-time Mr. Olympia icon Jay Cutler compete at Masters Olympia. Over the course of several months, Jay has taken steady measures to transform his physique. While he is aiming to get in the best shape of his life since 2013, he stressed that he had no desire to return to a competition stage.
Longevity in bodybuilding has become a major talking point, and fans take notice when they see athletes who have succeeded in preserving their bodies. One such talent is Golden Era’s Tom Platz. He recently wowed fans online with a look at his ripped quad development at 68 years old.
Other veterans of the sport have done a stellar job of staying in great condition as well, like Lee Labrada. Labrada routinely shares training advice, strategies, and tips for longevity. He believes bodybuilding is the closest thing athletes have to a ‘fountain of youth.’ To this day, fans can’t believe Lee Labrada’s youthful appearance at 63.
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This isn’t Hidetada’s first progress update in preparation for the Masters Olympia event. In April, he showed off the physique he was working with ahead of his rigorous prep. With the contest taking place in late Aug., Yamagishi is working relentlessly to bring his absolute best in his return.
Published: 10 July, 2023 | 7:21 PM EDT
49-yo Hidetada Yamagishi Shares Shredded Physique Update 18 Weeks from 2023 Masters Olympia
Hidetada Yamagishi is quickly finding himself as a frontrunner ahead of the 2023 Masters Olympia contest. In a recent Instagram post, ‘Hide’ posed and showed off his current physique 18 weeks from stepping back on stage.
Yamagishi, known for his balanced proportions and lower body detail, established himself as a force in two divisions during the 2000s. He switched between categories and earned invitations to compete at the Mr. Olympia show in 212 Bodybuilding and the Open.
While he never laid claim to a prestigious Sandow trophy, Yamagishi pushed some of the sport’s best 212 talent. His highest Olympia finish saw him place third, trailing behind Jose Raymond and seven-time 212 mainstay Flex Lewis.
Last year, Yamagishi revealed that he was stepping away from the sport. Even though he’s found success with a growing YouTube channel, the Masters Olympia comeback after 11 years piqued his interest. The official roster has yet to go public, but Hidetada made it clear he’s coming out of retirement for one last show in August.
Hidetada Yamagishi Looks Diced 18 Weeks from 2023 Masters Olympia
With his 50th birthday around the corner, Yamagishi shared a progress video a few months away from his next contest. Given his conditioning levels, proportions, and size, many fans believe Yamagishi could end up fighting for the Masters Olympia title.
“18 weeks out @mastersolympiaofficial” Hidetada Yamagishi wrote.
Another bodybuilding staple from the 2000s, Jay Cutler, teased a possible stage return. His physique went viral online after posing with fitness influencer Lexx Little. Following their collaboration, Cutler explained that he’s transforming his body for a ‘Fit for 50’ challenge, not to make a return at the Masters Olympia in Romania. In a show of honesty, Cutler underlined that he only plans to take testosterone replacement therapy for the transformation while staying away from compounds like Trenbolone.
In a series of Cutler Cast podcasts, the four-time Mr. Olympia shared that he will be in Romania for the Masters Olympia contest but won’t be competing on stage. With the show slated for this Summer, fans have begun brainstorming who might compete. Adding excitement to the weekend, the Olympia organizers announced a total of $229,000 in prize money to be distributed among 10 divisions.
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Cutler shared that the Masters Olympia roster will be revealed on April 25. Former 212 Olympia Kamal Elgargni has expressed interest in the event but left the door open until the ‘prize is right.‘ Regardless of who enters, it appears Hidetada Yamagishi is on track to shake up the competition.
Published: 21 April, 2023 | 3:45 PM EDT
Hidetada Yamagishi Reveals He Has Retired From Bodybuilding
Hidetada Yamagishi has not competed since 2020 and will not return to the stage.
Hidetada Yamagishi is calling it a career after 17 years as a professional bodybuilder. The 212 competitor revealed that he has retired from competition.
Yamagishi has not competed since the 2020 Olympia. He recently joined the Muscle and Fitness show The Menace Podcast where he was asked about his future. This is when Yamagishi expressed that he is retired.
“Yeah, I am retired. I’ve done everything I wanted. The last show I did was 2000… I think it was 2020… Yeah I did it but you know… During the prep I knew this was going to be my last show. I was happy that I did but I was just there. I knew I wasn’t, I didn’t belong there Physique wise.”
Hidetada Yamagishi stepped on a professional stage for the first time in 2005 during the Ironman Pro. He finished second in the event and this jumpstarted his career. In 2007, Yamagishi was able to qualify for the Olympia and finished 13th. It was not until 2010 that Yamagishi won his first professional show at the Europa Show of Champions.
In 2014, Hidetada Yamagishi moved to the 212 division and won Tampa Pro that same year. This was one of five victories for Yamagishi during his career. He also competed at the Olympia 10 times. Yamagishi also won the Europa Pro Dallas and Monsterzym Pro in 2019. His biggest moment came in 2016 when he won the Arnold Classic in the 212 division.
The decision to retire is not one that should come as a surprise. Yamagishi has not competed since 2020 and has been thinking about retiring for a few years now. In 2021, Yamagishi sat down with Generation Iron and discussed his future in bodybuilding.
“Of course, I love being on stage. I love this lifestyle. People ask me when should I retire and I was thinking about it more a couple years ago. Now, to be honest, my physique is better 10 years ago. It’s not better. I was better 10 years ago, for sure,” Hidetada yamagishi told Generation iron.
Bodybuilding was my job. Of course, it still is my job professional bodybuilding, but it’s not making much money for me anymore. I spend more money training and all this stuff. Diet and everything else. I make money from other things. It’s not really my job anymore. It’s more of a hobby and a love. I keep on competing unless one day everything hurts too much to compete.”
Hidetada Yamagishi currently lives in Las Vegas and co-owns the Powerhouse gym with 10x Ms. Olympia Iris Kyle. Yamagishi enjoyed a career that was close to two decades and now he can focus on life off stage.
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