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Nick Walker Withdraws From the 2023 Mr. Olympia Due to Hamstring Tear

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 Olympia third-place finisher, Nick Walker, has withdrawn from the 2023 Mr.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

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

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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7 Additional Pounds of Muscle — Breon Ansley Poses With Updated Physique

7 Additional Pounds of Muscle — Breon Ansley Poses With Updated Physique

Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley has developed an updated physique with more muscle mass thanks to the updated weight caps that allow him to add more muscle tissue to his frame. Three weeks from the 2023 Olympia, he was ready to show off his new aesthetics. Currently weighing in at 194 pounds, Ansley aims to cut…
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2023 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Results

2023 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Results

The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of Oct. 27-29 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Competitors in Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure divisions were featured in this show, and three champions were crowned. Everson Costa (Classic Physique), Mehdi Kabbadj (Men’s Physique), and Adela Ondrejovicova (Figure) were crowned champions and earned qualifications for…
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How to Watch the 2023 Olympia

How to Watch the 2023 Olympia

The biggest weekend in bodybuilding will take place in Orlando, FL. The 2023 Olympia is scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023, and will feature 11 IFBB divisions. Athletes in each division will compete for the glory of the Olympia crown and a legacy that will live forever in bodybuilding. Tickets to watch the action live are available at mrolympia.com….
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Damien Patrick Wins the 2023 Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique Show

Damien Patrick Wins the 2023 Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique Show

Damien Patrick was a late entry into the 2023 Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique show on Oct. 28, but he still secured the victory in Anaheim, CA. Thanks to this win, he is now qualified for the 2024 Olympia as well. Will Sage finished as the runner-up, and Zanyar Ghaderpour rounded out the top three. [Related: The Best…
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Lili Dong Wins 2023 Klash Series All South Pro Wellness Show

Lili Dong Wins 2023 Klash Series All South Pro Wellness Show

Lili Dong has won the 2023 IFBB Pro League’s Klash Series All South Pro Wellness division show. She outlasted 11 other competitors in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, Oct. 28, to not only take the win but to qualify for the 2024 Wellness Olympia as well. Priscilla Lynd placed second, while Monica Da Silva secured a third-place finish. [Related:…
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Terrence Ruffin’s Full Day of Eating Two Weeks Before the 2023 Olympia

Terrence Ruffin’s Full Day of Eating Two Weeks Before the 2023 Olympia

Two-time Arnold Classic Physique champ Terrence Ruffin is prepping ready for the biggest bodybuilding event of the year: the 2023 Olympia. With that comes intense training with fellow Classic Physique competitors like Mike Sommerfield and a heavily regimented diet, which Ruffin showcased in a video published on his YouTube video on Oct. 23, 2023. Ruffin detailed a full day of eating on one…
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2023 Bikini Olympia Preview

2023 Bikini Olympia Preview

The 2023 Bikini Olympia will be the 14th edition of the contest. It will be held as a part of the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023. This competition features the largest lineup out of all 11 IFBB Pro League divisions featured at the show. Fifty-two athletes will face the judges at prejudging, with the…
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