Tag: Top Athletes
Dana Linn Bailey Details How to Optimize Leg Pump
The 2013 Women’s Physique Olympia champion, Dana Linn Bailey, is famous for her intense workouts. Bailey’s legs were one of her biggest strengths during her competitive bodybuilding career. Although she last competed in … Read more
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Classic Physique Bodybuilder Wesley Vissers’ Push Day Less Than a Month from Competition
Dutch Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers has graced the Olympia stage four times. His top performance came in 2022 when he ranked eighth overall. Vissers wants to earn his qualification to return to … Read more
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Hadi Choopan’s Leg Training 10 Weeks Out From the 2023 Mr. Olympia
Hadi “The Persian Wolf” Choopan is the reigning Mr. Olympia. He will attempt his first title defense at the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023. Choopan uses high-volume training to build … Read more
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Bodybuilding Legend Frank Zane’s 3-Month Contest Prep Guidelines
Most bodybuilders begin the calorie-cutting phase of their contest prep three months before stepping on stage. In addition to depleting calories to maintain a manageable caloric deficit, cardio typically increases to shed body … Read more
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How Nick Walker Refines His Quad Sweep During 2023 Olympia Prep
2022 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist and 2023 Arnold Classic runner-up Nick Walker is amidst his prep for the 2023 Olympia on Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Walker is dialing in his physique as he decreases … Read more
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Bodybuilder Jason Lowe’s Full Day of High Carbs & Cheat Meals
Men’s Open bodybuilder Jason Lowe knows when to go heavy with carbs and cheat meals to fill out his physique. The additional calories fuel Lowe’s heavy back and leg training. Thus far in 2023, Lowe … Read more
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Strongman Martins Licis Explores Mongolian Wrestling
Latvian-American strongman Martins Licis is the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion, the 2021 Rogue Invitational champion, and the 2019 World’s Strongest Man. While taking a break from competitive strongman to heal from lingering injuries, “The … Read more
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7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Discusses PED Use During His Pro Bodybuilding Career
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is one of the most decorated bodybuilders in the sport. Nicknamed “The Gift,” Heath’s incredible symmetry, muscle size, balance, proportions, and conditioning led to his tie for the … Read more
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How Brandon Hendrickson Trains His Back to Reclaim the Men’s Physique Olympia Title
Brandon Hendrickson is a three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion (2018, 2020-21). However, in search for a fourth title, he was upset in 2022 by Erin Banks. Hendrickson, who holds a lifetime invite to the … Read more
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Breon Ansley’s 5 Go-to Back Exercises While Prepping for the 2023 Olympia
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley left the Classic Physique division after a fourth-place finish at the 2022 Olympia, announcing a move to the 212 division. However, the IFBB Pro League increased … Read more
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