Cutler is a huge fan of Walker’s prospects this year. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 27, 2023 Nick Walker has spent the better part of the roughly last two years turning heads. The young bodybuilder won the 2021 Arnold Classic, took home a top-five debut result at the 2021 Mr. Olympia, and
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The reigning four-time Classic Physique champ is taking his time getting back into the swing of things. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 25, 2023 In some ways, Chris Bumstead might be at a crossroads in his professional bodybuilding career. After notching his fourth consecutive Classic Physique title at the 2022 Olympia —giving
Bannout thinks a new competitive venture would do Bumstead some good. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 24, 2023 As various prominent names in the bodybuilding sphere begin mapping out their plans for the 2023 calendar year, former 1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout has been dispensing his thoughts on the current landscape of
Elssbiay wants a stellar rebound after a disappointing Mr. Olympia result. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 20, 2023 Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay entered the 2022 Mr. Olympia with aspirations of becoming only the eighth athlete to win the contest on three consecutive occasions. He had the hype behind him, endorsements from living
Walker is keeping close tabs on Lunsford. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 20, 2023 In the current bodybuilding pantheon, few names are as big as Nick Walker and Derek Lunsford. The two young athletes have stormed respective paths to the forefront of the sport, seemingly becoming titans overnight. Walker first arguably came
A stellar 2022 was only just the beginning for Jacked. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 18, 2023 In 2022, Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, a.k.a. “Andrew Jacked,” burst onto the major bodybuilding scene. During his International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League rookie year, the Nigerian athlete made waves by winning the 2022
“The Mutant” is hungry for another Arnold Classic title. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 13, 2023 Nick “The Mutant” Walker wasn’t always a hulking phenom — one of modern bodybuilding’s top competitors. Then he won the 2021 Arnold Classic (AC) during his International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League rookie
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
On the precipice of bodybuilding immortality, Lunsford wants to put his best Olympia foot forward this year. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 5, 2023 Derek Lunsford, a former 212 Olympia champion (2021), competed for the first time in the Men’s Open at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. After a sterling second-place finish to
In the late 20th century, Ken “Flex” Wheeler was a bodybuilding icon. Years after the end of his competitive career, he’s about to receive another honor marking his place in the strength and fitness sport’s history. On Sept. 25, 2022, during the final day of the Arnold Sports Festival UK, promoters announced that Wheeler will