Bumstead embodied the heart of a champion to complete his “four-peat.” Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 13, 2023 Entering the 2022 Mr. Olympia, most expected Chris Bumstead to continue his largely unimpeded reign atop the Classic Physique division. Now a reigning four-time champion, Bumstead is one of the most prominent, influential names […]
A lucrative reward awaits whoever can stand on top of the podium in Columbus. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 13, 2023 It’s not precisely on par with the Olympia contest, but the annual Arnold Classic (AC) arguably holds as much prestige and influence, being considered one of the major contests on the […]
Among current elite strongman competitors, Mitchell Hooper might be the next big thing. After storming onto the scene in 2022 — notching a podium finish in six of seven contests and winning two of his last three, including the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic UK — many understandably expect even more from Hooper in 2023. However, before he […]
A name to watch in the Men’s Open division, Križo’s main updates will come from training for a little while. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 12, 2023 When Michal “Križo” Križánek became a member of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League in the Fall of 2022, he was […]
Awodibu wants to take a step back before he embarks on his next Olympia journey. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 11, 2023 Blessing Awodibu entered the 2022 Mr. Olympia with high hopes. A certifiable dark horse contender, some believed Awodibu would enjoy one of the better performances of his career on the […]
Green crushed this squat as if he had already been there and done that. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 11, 2023 In each new year, with roughly 12 months as their proverbial ball of training clay, some athletes prefer to take their time and ease into potential lofty goals. Such a sentiment […]
A meeting of two hallowed fitness legends finished 2022. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 11, 2023 At the start of this century, Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler were arguably the two most prominent names in bodybuilding. En route to his legendary run of eight consecutive Mr. Olympia victories (1998-2005), Coleman relegated Cutler […]
Labrada didn’t mince his words at falling short, but vows to return better than ever. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 10, 2023 Entering the 2022 Mr. Olympia, bodybuilder Hunter Labrada understandably set high expectations for himself. After he notched a fourth-place finish at the 2021 edition of the contest, Labrada aimed for […]
Shaw will lift his final World’s Strongest Man Atlas Stone this April. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 10, 2023 Brian Shaw’s legacy is unquestionably secure in the pantheon of strongman greats. The 40-year-old living legend has been professionally carrying yokes and placing Atlas stones onto podiums for the better part of roughly […]
Walker wasn’t satisfied with his latest Olympia output, and teased a resurgence. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 9, 2023 Nick Walker entered the 2022 Mr. Olympia with legitimate aspirations of capturing bodybuilding’s most illustrious title. A top-five finisher in his debut in 2021, many presumed Walker would improve upon that result and […]