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Regan Grimes Announces He Will Compete in 10 Weeks at 2 Shows
Men’s Open Pro Regan Grimes‘ highly anticipated comeback has a date. In a recent YouTube video, Grimes shared a brutal biceps and shoulders workout and said he’s in preparations to compete at two shows in approximately 10 weeks.
“I want to announce today officially that I am 10 weeks and two days out from my competition. I’ve been holding off from telling everybody. But here we have it – 10 weeks two days. First one is going to be in Italy, second one is going to be in Spain, it’s a week after. I’m really excited about that,” Regan Grimes said.
As the 2023 season unfolds, Regan Grimes is ratcheting up the intensity level of his workouts. Grimes has already received plenty of hype and attention during his IFBB Pro League career. He made his Olympia debut in 2021 where he placed 15th. He also impressed judges at the 2021 Legion Sports Fest Pro, where he fell short to the current reigning two-time 212 Olympia Shaun Clarida. However, at the Egypt KO Pro, Regan took first place, a promising sign of his potential down the road.
Unlike 2021, Regan Grimes was met with more resistance on stage last year. While his aesthetics, balance, and conditioning stood out, Grimes ended up taking seventh place not just at the 2022 Arnold Classic (won by Brandon Curry), but also at the Boston Pro, which saw William Bonac claim gold.
Even though Grimes had earned an invitation to the 2022 Olympia show following his win at the Egypt KO Pro show, he chose not to compete at the sport’s biggest event of the year. Instead, he’s taken the time to make improvements and add size under the guidance of his coach Milos Sarcev.
Fans can once again look forward to seeing Regan Grimes back on a bodybuilding stage. In addition to an impressive physique update and shoulders/biceps training session, Grimes discussed where his head is at this season. In addition, he disclosed his weight is sitting at 285-287 pounds.
Regan Grimes to Compete in 10 Weeks at 2 Shows: ‘This Is The Best I’ve Looked This Far Out From a Contest’
According to Grimes, this is the heaviest and leanest he’s ever been.
“That was a great workout. Shoulders and biceps. Really really good. We’re on a four-day split right now so we’re doing its chest and triceps, then we have back, just back on its own actually, then we have shoulders and biceps, and then a leg day. So that four-day split just repeats, then Thursdays and Sundays off.
Right now I’m doing 30 minutes of fasted cardio in the morning, my weight is 285 to 287 in the morning. Kind of fluctuates. So, it’s definitely the heaviest and the leanest I’ve been and the best I’ve looked this far out from a contest. So we are 10 weeks out as of right now. Still eating a ton of food. Kind of like wondering when Milos is going cut the food down a little bit but we’re getting – we’re going in the right direction so kind of just trusting the plan and doing the work is all I need to do.”
Grimes Shares Brutal Shoulder/Biceps-Focused Training Session
Find Regan Grimes’ latest workout list below:
Standing Cable Rear Delt Fly – 4 sets
Seated Machine Lateral Raise – 2 intensity sets to failure
Machine Shoulder Press – 2 working sets
Standing Dumbbell Upright Row/Side Lateral Variation – 3 working sets
Dumbbell Front Raise – 1-2 sets
Seated Machine Biceps Curl (Unilateral) – 2 working sets
Seated Single Arm Cable Preacher curl – 2 sets
Should Regan Grimes find success at either of these two shows, he will earn his ticket to the upcoming Mr. Olympia competition scheduled for November 2-5 in Orlando, Florida. A pro show victory is required to step on the Olympia stage as the point system has been removed. All roads lead to the current Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan, who successfully took the title from Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay in a surprising turn of events last Dec.
The last time fans heard from Regan Grimes on YouTube he shared a tortuous leg day session led by his coach. The workout consisted of ‘giant sets’ and supersets that induced muscle hypertrophy. During the workout, Sarcev suggested Grimes keep the reps as slow and controlled as possible.
Grimes’ potential is on the radar of many elite veterans of the sport, like former Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout. He recently proposed that Grimes has the genetic gifts and tools to one day win the sport’s most coveted title.
Given Regan Grimes’ time away from the stage, fans are thrilled to see his name back in the mix. Time will tell if he can earn his 2023 Mr. Olympia invite, though it certainly looks like he’s made improvements since his last outing.
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You can watch the full workout video from Regan Grimes’ YouTube channel below:
Published: 7 July, 2023 | 6:04 PM EDT
Nick Walker on 2023 Olympia: ‘Samson Dauda’s Back is Shit, Big Ramy Is Done & Andrew Jacked Won’t Make Top 5’
Nick Walker‘s brutally honest personality was on full display during a recent interview. In an HD Muscle YouTube video, Walker revealed his top five for 2023 Mr. Olympia and examined contenders expected to compete this November.
“Everyone is just getting better, that’s just the reality. The newcomers are getting better and better and the older guys are going out. The young kids are coming up,” said Nick Walker.
The Men’s Open division’s popularity is at an all-time high following the last two major bodybuilding shows. Last year’s Mr. Olympia contest was filled with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises as Hadi Choopan claimed gold in a memorable affair. However, the former two-time champ, Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay‘s night did not go as planned. He was sidelined for most of prejudging and was eventually awarded fifth place.
Nick Walker, on the other hand, improved on the Mr. Olympia stage once again in third with 212-turned-Open talent Derek Lunsford securing runner-up. Instead of using the time to rebound, Walker jumped back into the 2023 Arnold Classic on short notice. He faced Samson Dauda and Andrew Jacked in Columbus, Ohio, — two names he already defeated on the Olympia stage.
In the end, Samson Dauda’s shape, symmetry, proportions, and conditioning proved to be a winning combination. And while he bested Walker on that night, ‘The Mutant’ isn’t convinced Samson will contend for gold at this year’s Mr. Olympia. In a Mutant and the Mouth Podcast, Walker said it would either be himself or Lunsford accepting the first-place trophy.
With less than five months until the biggest bodybuilding show on the calendar, preparations are heating up for everyone, including Walker. Before capping off his brief off-season, the 28-year-old picked apart some of the top names he intends to face in the coming months.
Nick Walker’s Top 5 for 2023 Mr. Olympia, Talks Hunter Labrada’s Path to Redemption, Samson Dauda & Big Ramy
Walker believes the 2023 Mr. Olympia top five will feature himself, Hadi Choopan, Derek Lunsford, Samson Dauda, and Hunter Labrada. Similar to Labrada, Walker says Samson’s weakest body part is his back.
“To be honest, I think it will be me, Hadi, Derek, I think Samson will jump into the top five, it’s four right there right? And I’m going to throw one out there, I think Hunter is going to get a spot back,” said Walker. “Well, okay, if we’re going to talk facts, Samson’s got a shit back too. I don’t know. Neither is Samson’s [back 3D]. Samson’s is flat as a board. There’s nothing going on there. From the front Samson is a monster but he turns around, wait what happened?”
In Walker’s opinion, Big Ramy is done. However, he mentioned that he’s still young enough to take time off and return with improvements.
“I think Ramy is done. I think Ramy is done,” said Walker. I do know Ramy, he’s done. Oh my God, he’s the sweetest guy.”
“I don’t think he’s done but he needs the year off to refocus, do some shit, and then come back. He’s still not young young, but he’s still young enough where he can make some changes.”
Nick predicts Labrada will have to win a battle against rookie Justin Shier to earn his spot on the Olympia stage.
“It is [Hunter’s weak spot is his back] but I think Hunter is hungry. [He was] devastated [after last year]. He knows what he needs to do. Do I think it’s going to be a while before his back catches up? Sure. But do I think it looks a lot better already? Yeah. So if he wins, which he probably will… he’s got plenty of time to keep making improvements.”
“I think that will be a battle [at Chicago Pro]. If Hunter can peak right and obviously we all know Matt doesn’t miss – so Justin [Shier] will be peaked. That’s going to be a battle. It’s going to be tough. I think Hunter overall is a little overwhelming than Justin. He’s a little wider and bigger but Justin’s can just hang, if Justin is a little better conditioned and peaked right, I think he can take out Hunter.”
“I’ll use Chris Bumstead as an example, one year he had no back, the following year he had the best back in Classic. That was one year. All it takes is hard work.”
Andrew Jacked Top 5? Walker says NO.
When asked about Andrew Jacked, Walker doesn’t believe he’ll outshine Samson Dauda or place in the top five this November.
“No [Andrew Jacked won’t make top five at 2023 Olympia]. No way [he beats Samson Dauda]. No. No. No. I have Samson, I have him in the top 6-8 spot,” added Walker.
Michal Krizo
As for Michal Krizo, Walker admits he’s big but doesn’t see him doing better than 10th. He added that Hadi didn’t win soundly last year so he doesn’t see him as a dominant titleholder like Phil Heath was.
“No [not a fan of his]. No, he’s big. He’s a big boy. But no. I see him maybe 10th. Maybe,” Walker said. “I think, listen, Hadi is great but just in my opinion, he’s a one-hit-wonder. He wasn’t like a Phil Heath where he won and you’re like, ‘Oh shit.’ I didn’t feel that with him, you know. With the competition now, even if I win, I don’t think it’s guaranteed I win again.”
Walker Casts Doubt on Blessing Awodibu & Regan Grimes This Year
According to Walker, until Awodibu brings up his legs, he will remain in the third call-out at Olympia. In addition, he doubted Regan Grimes’ potential and said he doesn’t think he ‘has the heart’ for bodybuilding.
“Blessing needs to get some legs before he talks shit,” said Walker. “I love Blessing but I think… Blessing just has – he’s afraid to ask for help. It’s like – I tried to help him, I’ve had friends try to give him advice, but Blessing is like ‘I don’t want advice.’ Alright, well that’s why you’re in the third call-out. And he was in the third call-out.”
“Regan, listen, he’s a nice guy. He should stick to the IG stuff. Listen, I just don’t think he has the mindset. Now that I’m around him a lot, I don’t think he has the heart. I don’t think he has the consistency. Bodybuilding is I’d say 100% mindset, yes. If your mind is not in this you will fail. He doesn’t look any different to me. He doesn’t, I’m sorry but he doesn’t. Yeah [it’s a mental thing] of course. I think he wants to but he’s just always distracted by other shit. Unfortunately, if you want to be at the top you unfortunately have to cut everything off. You have to be all in,”
After wrapping up his discussion on the Open class, Walker shared that Phil Heath won’t be coming back. When asked why, he pointed to monetary reasons.
“No, no. They [Masters Olympia] ain’t paying enough for him to come back,” Walker shared.
With contest schedules intensifying, plenty of top names have offered their take on who will become the next Mr. O. William Bonac, a two-time Arnold Classic titleholder, is convinced Choopan will repeat as champion later this year. Yet, former eight-time Olympia winner Ronnie Coleman doesn’t agree. He recently stated that Derek Lunsford will overthrow Choopan to become the next Mr. Olympia.
Samson Dauda has been open about his game plan for his sophomore Olympia appearance. He and his trainer Milos Sarcev agree that his only path to victory against Lunsford and Choopan is by bringing a more complete back. With that in mind, Dauda believes once his back is on par with the rest of his physique, the title will be his.
Given that Nick Walker has yet to slip on the Mr. Olympia stage, it’s hard to imagine he won’t showcase improvements in November. With how close last year’s show was, fans look forward to seeing who becomes the 18th man in history to win a Sandow trophy.
RELATED: Hadi Choopan Looks Ripped in 2023 Off-Season Physique Update Ahead of Title Defense
You can watch the full HD Muscle YouTube video below:
Published: 29 June, 2023 | 11:37 AM EDT
Regan Grimes Announces He Will Not Compete At 2022 Olympia, Plans To Put On 15 Pounds Of Muscle
Regan Grimes announced that he will sit out the Olympia to add some more size.
Regan Grimes has not competed since March and now, fans will have to wait until next year to see him back on stage. Grimes announced on Cutler Cast with Jay Cutler that he will sit out the 2022 Olympia. He plans to put on 15 pounds of muscle to compete with the size on stage.
Grimes qualified for the 2022 Olympia after winning the 2021 Egypt KO Pro. He continued to compete to see where the matched up with the other competitors. Grimes finished as the runner-up to Shaun Clarida during the 2021 Legion Sports Fest before seventh-place finishes during the Arnold Classic and Boston Pro.
Following Boston, Grimes announced that he would be taking some time off to prepare for the Olympia. Now, he will take even more time to make some changes to his physique.
Regan Grimes Shares Plan For Next Season
Regan Grimes made the official announcement on the podcast, which was released on Thursday morning.
“We’ve decided to take it off this year and continue putting tissue on and we’ll hit a show next year and go to Olympia,” Regan Grimes said.
“I’m 14 weeks out from the Olympia and I need to put on 15 pounds of muscle to compete. I’ve been competing for the last 10 years and I think this is the time to take a year off.”
Regan Grimes continued to explain the aspects that went into this decision. Grimes and Milos Sarcev ultimately felt like this was the best course of action to prepare for next year.
“We did the Arnold’s, but unfortunately, I got sick halfway through. We were going to keep pushing and hoped the body would start responding. After Arnold, Boston and Reno, we had a 12-week and 12-week break, and then 24 weeks out from the Olympia, we started discussing something and around 13-14 weeks out.”
Milos Sarcev Believes Regan Grimes Needs More Size To Compete With Big Ramy
Milos Sarcev had plenty of positive things to say about Grimes’ physique. He is a well-conditioned competitor who brings great symmetry as well. Now, he will have to add more muscle in order to compete with the size of Big Ramy. There are many who believe Ramy is unbeatable is he comes to the Olympia shredded.
He blows them out of the water as far as symmetry, balance and shape, but they’re still going to beat him in this mass department. Nowadays you have to have size to compete with Big Ramy,” Milos Sarcev said.
Regan Grimes now has a plan moving forward and will begin putting it into motion. Fans will look forward to seeing Grimes qualify for the 2023 Olympia and ultimately compete on the biggest stage.
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Regan Grimes Looks Massive in Physique Update: “Biggest I’ve Been By Far!”
Regan Grimes is getting more and more massive by the day.
Top bodybuilder Regan Grimes is tipping the scales in his most recent physique update. Grimes estimates that he’s weighing in over 290lbs. The top Men’s Open bodybuilder has already punched his ticket for the Olympia is looking to impress at the show, hoping to bring a much bigger frame to the stage.
It appears that Regan Grimes is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares for the 2022 Olympia. The talented bodybuilder has Seeing himself improve under guidance of Milos Sarcev. Since teaming up with the veteran bodybuilder, Grimes has taken his training to a whole new level. Perhaps most remarkable is his impressive muscle gains while training with Sarcev.
According to a recent post to social media, Regan Grimes has packed on a tremendous amount of muscle. Grimes apparently weighs over 290lbs. Just shy of 300lbs, its clear that Grimes is doing his best to contend with the bigger men in the division. With Big Ramy weighing over 300lbs and looking solid and shredded, everyone in the division including Grimes is looking to match the reigning Mr. Olympia’s size.
Massive Size
Regan Grimes confirmed that this is the biggest he’s ever been by far. That means whatever he’s been doing with Milos Sarcev has been paying off.
Biggest I’ve been by far! 290+ time to shred it down for the @mrolympiallc ??
We can see that Regan Grimes has been putting in the work to grow. He’s been hard at work in the gym and has been putting in some serious training. He doesn’t appear bloated whatsoever and that means he has plenty of room to shred down for the Olympia and look impressive.
Felt good to be back at my gym in ??Crushed a few workouts and got to see some friends!
If he can continue to grow in this manner, then we could see Regan Grimes become a top contender in years to come. He has the genetics and the talent, now all he needs to do is remain consistent and breaking into the top of the division isn’t outside the realm of possibility. In fact, no one should be shocked if Grimes is able outperform others currently ranked in the top ten.
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Regan Grimes is Looking Massive in Recent 290Lb Physique Update
Regan Grimes is tipping the scales of 290lbs!
Stand out Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is apparently sitting at 290lbs. The popular bodybuilder revealed his recent weight in a physique update. In his post to social media Grimes made his intentions known as he aims to bring a new and improved version of himself to the Olympia stage.
These days it’s hard for a bodybuilder below 250lbs to make waves in the Men’s Open division. While there are plenty of incredible bodybuilders on the lighter end of the Open division, the men in the top ten all carry a considerable amount of muscle on their frame. Considering that the current reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay routinely tips the scales at over 300lbs, logic determines that many athletes are looking to replicate the champ’s approach.
With all that said, if a competitor hopes to become Mr. Olympia then they must aim to bring something new to the table. But size will still be a requirement to get the job done. That is something that Regan Grimes has come to learn.
After a stint in the Classic Physique division, Regan Grimes has doubled down on his Open bodybuilding aspirations. Teaming up with the likes of veteran bodybuilder and coach Milos Sarcev, Grimes has shown a considerable amount of improvement. He has gained a great deal of size while maintaining a svelte waist and great conditioning. He’ll need those qualities as he takes on the best bodybuilders in the world.
Jacked at 290!
Knowing he needed to bring something new to the table, Regan Grimes has been hard at work in the gym. The talented bodybuilder has packed on the muscle and shows no signs of slowing down. A recent post to his Instagram account shows Grimes in top physical condition as he weighs in at a massive 290lbs!
290lbs with 24 weeks left @mrolympiallcEveryday is a chance to be better! Let’s Work!!!
It’s clear that Regan Grimes has been putting in some quality work. All his recent updates are proof of that.
First time using the TRU SQUAT! + @andyvelcich has me hooked up with 4 pads on each leg with the @neufitrfp ??
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Regan Grimes Appears As Guest Poser During Chris Eaddy’s NPC SE USA 2022
Regan Grimes recently showed off his offseason physique during a guest posing appearance.
Regan Grimes is taking some time off from official competition but this does not mean that he will avoid the stage all together. Over the weekend, Grimes appeared at the Chris Eaddy NPC SE USA 2022 as a guest poser to show off some offseason progress made on his physique.
Grimes took to Instagram to thank the event for having him and share some pictures. This comes just over a month after Grimes revealed that he will not appear in a competition until the 2022 Olympia.
“Great time Guest Posing in Orlando, Florida last night at Chris Eaddy’s NPC SE USA 2022 @eaddypromotionsThanks to everyone who came out and supported the show, it was awesome meeting all of you! The show was very well ran, great energy & wicked trophies for the competitors! Highly recommend doing this show next year if you live in the area!”
Following his performance at the 2021 Olympia, Grimes began working with coach Milos Sarcev. He quickly put on some mass and qualified for the 2022 event. Just two weeks after the Olympia, Grimes won the KO Egypt Pro to earn his qualification for this year’s show. He was given 14 months to prepare and returned to the stage quickly.
Grimes competed at the 2022 Arnold Classic and 2022 Boston Pro early in the season before calling it quits. He expressed in a YouTube video that he will be focusing on the biggest competition of the year in order to make the adjustments needed to put on his best performance.
During this guest posing appearance, Regan Grimes spent some time in Orlando, FL sharing some wisdom and advice to those at the NPC level.
Grimes has become a popular name in bodybuilding and fans are continuing to grow his following after starring in ‘Generation Iron 3’ alongside Kai Greene, Chris Bumstead, Dorian Yates, Hadi Choopan and Brandon Hendrickson. He has not forgotten about the work done to get him to this level and he took the time to make an acknowledgement.
Regan Grimes has gained publicity recently and is a big name in the sport. As a young bodybuilder, Grimes is continuing to build his physique in the right way to compete at the highest level. This is the goal of this time off in order to train for the Olympia.
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Regan Grimes Announces He Is Done Competing Until 2022 Olympia
Regan Grimes will take a break and focus on a new phase of preparation.
Regan Grimes continues to be one of the up-and-comers in bodybuilding with a high ceiling. He began the season competing in back-to-back shows but has announced that he will be taking a break from competition to focus on his Olympia prep.
Grimes took to his YouTube page to make the announcement. He is going off two stnsecuive seventh-place finishes at the Arnold Classic and Boston Pro.
“Alright so the show is over, guys, and the competition season is actually done for me. I’m finished and I’ll be going into a different phase. If you didn’t know, I’m actually qualified for the Mr. Olympia so I will be competing in December in Vegas. So that’s what’s next for me as far as competition wise. I’m going to do a whole wrap-up video with Milos.”
Following the 2021 Olympia, Regan Grimes began training with Milos Sarcev. He made immediate changes to his physique and was able to quickly earn his qualification to the 2022 show in December. Grimes was victorious during the KO Pro Egypt back in October and now he will continue to prepare for the biggest show of the year.
Grimes has become a popular name in bodybuilding and fans are continuing to grow his following. He has not forgotten about the work done to get him to this level and he took the time to make an acknowledgement.
“I’m gonna kind of cover everything and just kind of fit you in on how everything went and our thoughts and our game plan moving forward. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported me.”
It was made clear in the video that Grimes and Sarcev have a plan of attack moving forward and they will continue to take things up a notch.
“Lots in store. Lots of cool things coming up so I’m really exciting to share that with you. I’m going to be vlogging it and taking you guys along for the ride so let’s do this.”
With nine months to prepare for the Olympia, Regan Grimes has a chance to show up with an elite physique. It will be interesting to see how he stacks up and makes improvements over the course of 2022.
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Jordan Shallow’s Analysis: What Regan Grimes Needs To Become Olympia Champion
Jordan Shallow believes that Regan Grimes simply needs one thing to become an Olympia champion… time and patience.
Regan Grimes has been a promising bodybuilder with an extremely focused mission to become an Olympia champion. His recent move to working with Milos Sarcev signaled just how serious he is about pushing his physique to the next level. There’s no doubt that Regan has been on the tip of everyone’s tongue over the past years – but he has yet to upgrade to that next level. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, The Muscle Doc, Jordan Shallow, shares his analysis on what Regan Grimes needs to become an Olympia champion.
Jordan Shallow is called The Muscle Doc for a reason. And that’s because he is a very knowledgable individual on all things muscle, weightlifting, and bodybuilding. While he’s not a bodybuilding guru per se, he has been an avid fan of professional bodybuilding for quite some time. That combined with his health and fitness knowledge make him a valuable resource of analysis for the present and future of bodybuilding. That’s why we decided to ask him about the hype behind Regan Grimes – and what the future may hold for his career.
Regan Grimes is a pro bodybuilder who has been on an extended hype train. In some ways, his journey is similar to Big Ramy. He continues to turn heads with each year – but ultimately fails to upgrade to that next level when it really counts – at the Mr. Olympia. That’s not to say he is a slouch of a competitor. In fact, the constant hype behind him shows just how impressive his physique is – it just needs that final push into champion status. The same was said for years with Big Ramy until his victories in 2020 and 2021.
So what does Regan Grimes need to go to the next level. With Big Ramy it was always clear – he needed to improve his conditioning. For Grimes it may be the opposite. His conditioning is often fantastic – but his size might not match up to the likes of someone reigning as champion the size of Big Ramy.
Jordan Shallow believes that there is not one specific thing Regan Grimes is doing wrong that needs improvement. In fact, he believes that Grimes is doing everything right. His latest decision to train under Milos Sarcev further proves that point. It shows that – A: Milos sees enough promise in him to spend time training Regan and B: that Regan is ready to push himself to the next level with a legendary trainer such as Milos.
So with that in mind, Jordan Shallow believes that Regan Grimes simply needs time. He’s young, still in his twenties and has plenty of time to gain further muscle maturity, experience, and growth. Big Ramy, by contrast, is in his late thirties. Shallow believes that time will simply benefit Grimes’ physique. Not only that, but the sport itself may also change over the coming years. Eventually Big Ramy will either step down or be taken down from Olympia champion status. Perhaps Grimes will not be the first one to do that. But perhaps when he is ready – the sport will look different than it does today.
ABOVE: Regan Grimes showcasing his recent physique three weeks out from the Arnold Classic 2022.
In that regard, Jordan Shallow doesn’t believe that Regan Grimes needs to pack on 300 pounds of muscle in order to win the Olympia. He just needs patience, focus, and continued hard work with someone like Milos Sarcev. In time, just like with Ramy over the past decade, Grimes’ strengths will become unstoppable.
You can watch Jordan Shallow’s full analysis of Regan Grimes’ physique in our latest GI Exclusive interview above.
Must See! Regan Grimes Does Some Intense Training for Arnold Classic
Regan Grimes takes his prep for the Arnold Classic to whole new levels.
Regan Grimes does some intense training ahead of the 2022 Arnold Classic. Working with Milos Sarcev in preparation, Grimes trains back and legs with a next level intensity.
Proper preparation can lead to successful outcomes. If one wishes to accomplish great things it requires a great deal of training in order to get the job done. One doesn’t just roll out of bed and become a champion. It takes just a bit more than that. And by a bit more, that means countless hours of dedication to your chosen craft. It’s what every bodybuilder who seeks glory understands well. Regan Grimes and Milos Sarcev knows that well.
The 2022 Arnold Classic will feature some of the best and brightest in bodybuilding. One such stalwart talent is rising contender Regan Grimes. The talented athlete has been working with bodybuilding legend Milos Sarcev ever since the fall of 2021. Since the two joined forces Grimes has already shown some drastic improvements.
With the 2022 Arnold Classic weeks away all the competitors are ramping up their training. The goal is to get every last bit out of training until the big show. For Regan Grimes working with Milos Sarcev means putting in next level training in order to fine tune his physique for the show. From the looks of things, the training they’re putting in will fundamentally change Grimes into a top tier contender in no time.
Intense Training
Regan Grimes has adopted an intense training regimen to get him ready to challenge for the Arnold Classic title.
BACK TRAINING with @luchenhui2018 & @neil_yoda_hill1 ??
Most recently Regan Grimes conducted some intense leg day training that is sure to pay dividends.
FRONT SQUATS 10 Sets of 10 Reps
Heaviest set was #7 at 375lbs and failed at 8 reps (first video) & 2nd video was set #6 at 315lbs! You know @milossarcev made sure we hit 100 total so we got 12 reps on set #10 ?? Try 10×10 on your next leg day! 8 weeks out @arnoldsports in OH Columbus! Who’s going!??
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Milos Sarcev On His Plan To Transform Regan Grimes Into Mr. Olympia
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How Milos Sarcev completely overhauled Regan Grimes’ prep to transform him into a real threat to the Mr. Olympia throne.
Over the past month or so, Regan Grimes has been making headlines for his impressive physique updates. These came shortly after it was announced he would be working with Milos Sarcev as his coach. The plan? To upgrade Grimes’ physique into the next Mr. Olympia champion. The early results certainly look promising. In our latest GI Exclusive, Milos Sarcev explains his plan step-by-step on how he’s radically transforming Regan Grimes into a more powerful Mr. Olympia contender.
Milos Sarcev is a legendary bodybuilder in his own right and in his later years has become known as a legendary trainer and coach. It was announced in 2021 that he would be taking on Regan Grimes as one of his athletes. This caused quite some buzz as Grimes is already considered a promising athlete in the sport. The buzz only intensified after physique update videos and images started popping up at the end of the year. Regan Grimes appeared to improve his mass drastically.
We had an opportunity to reconnect with Milos Sarcev via video chat recently – and we dove in deep about his decision to start training Regan Grimes. As previously mentioned, Grimes has had much hype behind him over the past few years. He was also earlier featured in our feature film Generation Iron 3. Yet despite this hype, he found himself placing 15th at the Mr. Olympia in 2021 and 2020. What happened? And what needs to change?
A major shake up in coaches seems to signal Regan Grimes is ready to overhaul his tactics. And Milos Sarcev seems to agree that a lot needs to change. Not because Grimes is disappointing in his current state. On the contrary, he shows so much promise – it simply needs new direction towards success.
“Many coaches, many bodybuilders, accept mediocrity or just doing what is expected of what they [judges] think,” Milos Sarcev states in our interview regarding bodybuilding prep and coaches. He continues, “They never really give a thought how to maximize every aspect. Every aspect.”
Milos Sarcev then reveals that upon starting to coach Regan Grimes, he asked what his posing routine plan was. Grimes admitted he had no prepared posing routine. He just did the mandatories. This both shocked and did not shock Milos. He believes that majority of Men’s Open bodybuilders simply do the mandatories. Which means Grimes certainly needs to take advantage of that and wow the judges with a pre-planned posing routine.
This is the kind of “maximize everything” mentality that Milos Sarcev plans to bring to Regan Grimes’ bodybuilding career. Sarcev gets even more granular – asking Grimes to explain how much he knows how to properly hit an ab pose and how to showcase legs properly. Not just the general mandatories – but the technical skill down to the very last detail.
Milos Sarcev provides another example of how he’s overhauling Regan Grimes’ bodybuilding prep. Sarcev deeply questioned Grimes about his diet and explains that most bodybuilders follow the same basic philosophy behind dieting. But bodybuilders can get tested to know much more specific detail about their body and their metabolic rate. It’s that kind of maximized detail that Sarcev will ensure Grimes focuses on under his training.
It’s often said that a successful bodybuilder runs their body like a high end powerful car or machine. Milos Sarcev seems to take this nearly literally. Every aspect of Regan Grimes’ training, dieting, and posing are being examined under a microscope. No stone is being left unturned. And Sarcev believes this tactic will turn Regan Grimes into a true Mr. Olympia champion within the upcoming years.
You can watch Milos Sarcev go into in-depth detail about his plans for Regan Grimes in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
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