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Hadi Choopan’s Shoulder Training Post 2023 Olympia
After a year-long reign as the Mr. Olympia champion, Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan relinquished the title to a much-improved Derek Lunsford at the 2023 Olympia. Choopan is already back in the gym training to improve his physique and reclaim the title at the 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. Choopan is already qualified for…
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2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Nacional Pro Wellness Show Preview
The 2023 IFBB Pro League calendar concludes with the Musclecontest International Brazil Nacional Pro on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. Fourteen pro competitors will face the judges and fans to earn gold and qualify for the 2024 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV on the weekend of Oct. 10-13, 2024. The roster for this contest is below with…
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IFBB Pro League Women’s Physique Athlete Kristyn Lia Dies at Age 39
Athletes and fans of professional bodybuilding are saddened and shocked by the unexpected death of IFBB Pro League Women’s Physique competitor Kristyn Lia, who passed away at the age of 39. Her exact time of death and cause of death have yet to be officially confirmed at the time of this article’s publication. News of Lia’s death spread…
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Francielle Mattos — Biography, Wellness Olympia Career, and Workouts
The Wellness division has been a fan-favorite since becoming a part of the IFBB Pro League in 2020, and a big reason for its popularity is its standard-bearer, Francielle Mattos. Mattos has been the world champion of the division since she won the first-ever Wellness Olympia in 2021. She doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon, as…
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Mr. Olympias Unite — Ronnie Coleman Trains With Phil Heath
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman and seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath account for 15 Sandow trophies since 1998. Heath, who dominated in an era after Coleman’s retirement, has not competed at the Olympia since his bronze finish in 2020. Coleman and Heath trained back and biceps together, a video of which was published on Coleman’s YouTube channel. During the session comprised of…
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Derek Lunsford’s Chest Training Post 2023 Olympia
Derek Lunsford etched his name in the annals of professional bodybuilding by becoming the first-ever multi-division Olympia champion. Lunsford won the 212 Olympia title in 2021 before his Mr. Olympia debut in 2022 via a special invite to a runner-up finish. He returned in 2023 and won the coveted Sandow trophy. Lunsford’s primary critique from the judges following…
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Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Shares His 2024 Plans and Off-Season Leg Training
As a two-time 212 Olympia champion, Shaun Clarida wasn’t thrilled about his second-place finish at the 2023 Olympia to Keone Pearson. Clarida will attempt to reclaim the 212 title in 2024, sharing his plans for next season in a YouTube video published on Dec. 4, 2023. Additionally, Clarida relayed updates on how his pallet has changed and influenced his diet choices, and broke down…
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Jeff Nippard’s Top 6 Front, Lateral, & Rear Delt Exercises to Build 3D Shoulders
Canadian natural bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff Nippard utilizes science to build an aesthetic physique. Through his techniques, he’s learned how to cap his shoulders to achieve a three-dimensional look. Nippard shared the top exercises he performs for each deltoid head — front, rear, and lateral —to create the three-dimensional aesthetic. On Nov. 30, 2023, Nippard published his training tutorial with exercise…
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Michael Daboul Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Austria Pro Classic Physique Show
Michael Daboul has won the 2023 Musclecontest International Austria Pro. In the eyes of the judges, Daboul was the best of eight athletes representing seven countries in Schwechat, Austria, on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. As a result, Daboul ends 2023 as the champion of the final IFBB Pro League Classic Physique show of the calendar year. Craig Morton…
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2023 Musclecontest International Austria Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest International Austria Pro will culminate in Shewechat, Austria, on the weekend of Dec. 8-9, 2023. It features the IFBB Pro League Classic Physique division. Ten Classic Physique athletes representing seven countries will compete in the division’s final show of the calendar year. A qualification to the 2024 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on the…
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