The former bodybuilding champion reveals his plans for the future. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on September 25, 2023 Although the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest will boast plenty of star power, one of the biggest names in the sport will not be making an appearance at the biggest bodybuilding show of the year.
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
Cutler shared his thoughts on a stacked group of competitors. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 29, 2023 At the time of this writing, there is still so much to sort out in regard to the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. Even with just over four months before bodybuilding’s tentpole competition, there is undoubtedly
Elssbiay is using his recent failure as motivation. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 24, 2023 Entering the 2022 Mr. Olympia, former two-time champion (2020-2021) Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay was a presumed heavy favorite to complete a legendary “three-peat.” Instead, the Egyptian superstar finished in fifth place, forcing a potential recalibration for one
This year’s Pittsburgh Pro felt like another appropriate preview of the Olympia. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 16, 2023 By now, many in the bodybuilding community understand the annual Pittsburgh Pro to be more than a major qualifying event on the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League calendar. In
Cutler believes the Men’s Open division is as stacked as it’s been in years. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 29, 2023 At this point in time, the Men’s Open division resembles a loaded gauntlet. Usually, a bodybuilding class will feature a champion, in this case, Hadi Choopan, and only another worthy contender
Bodybuilding gets a small taste of this year’s Olympia in early May. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 24, 2023 It’ll be a long wait for the 2023 Mr. Olympia. With this year’s flagship bodybuilding contest not occurring until Nov. 3-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL, there’s a lot of time for the stars
Elssbiay’s coming off one of the biggest disappointments of his career. Under the right circumstances, he could bounce back. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 1, 2023 Former two-time Mr. Olympia (2020-2021) Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay entered the 2022 edition of the contest with high hopes. Should he have come out on top,
The bodybuilding legend discussed what he expects in Columbus this March. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 31, 2023 When James “Flex” Lewis speaks on the current state of bodybuilding, folks in the community tend to listen to the retired legend. As the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) nears this March — a contest
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
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
Elssbiay is looking ahead after falling short of defending his Olympia title. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 19, 2022 Heading into the 2022 Mr. Olympia, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay was considered the presumed heavy favorite. The former two-time defending champion (2020-2021) had ringing endorsements from Olympia icons like Ronnie Coleman and Lee
Choopan finally breaks through. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 18, 2022 Hadi Choopan is the winner of the 2022 Mr. Olympia. After a dynamite overall performance from all the top Men’s Open contenders in Las Vegas, NV, Choopan captured his first career Mr. Olympia title. Choopan had been on the doorstep of
Competitors took the stage in their last night to find victory. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on December 17, 2022 The final night of the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest is wrapping up after a pair of exciting rounds. Dec. 16-17, in Las Vegas, NV, will see more than 200 competitors across four separate divisions
The most popular division of bodybuilding’s flagship’s event set the table for a doozy of a Saturday Finals. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 17, 2022 Over 30 athletes were in Las Vegas, NV, to try and capture the 2022 Mr. Olympia title. Though, with the only competitors who had previously won the
Here’s how to keep up with all the action in Las Vegas. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 15, 2022 The 2022 Olympia is finally just around the corner. On Dec. 16-18, 2022, the world’s bodybuilding elite will compete on the Las Vegas, NV, stage. Eleven International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB)
Coleman thinks Lunsford has the chops to hang with the best of the best. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 15, 2022 At the 2022 Mr. Olympia, reigning two-time champion Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay will be a heavy favorite to finish a “three-peat” in taking home his third straight title. However, with a
Elssbiay vowed to bring the kitchen sink in his bid for a third straight Olympia title. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 7, 2022 Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay is on a fast track toward all-time legendary status. Should the Egyptian athlete capture his third consecutive Mr. Olympia title on Dec. 16-18, 2022, he
Every routine could matter for Elssbiay as he seeks an Olympia “three-peat.” Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 1, 2022 As two-time reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay charges headlong to defend his title at the 2022 edition of the contest, it appears he’s not taking many moments to stop and bask