Just over one month into 2023, anyone with a set of eyeballs and access to social media can see that Derek Lunsford’s New Year’s resolutions must have included never fitting comfortably into a smart car and having to turn slightly when walking through doorways. At the very least, it was to pack even more muscle […]
Hunter Labrada envisions a huge shift in his physique goals moving forward. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 9, 2023 After a disappointing seventh-place finish at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, Hunter Labrada seems to be in a state of frank reflection. In mid-January 2023, the elite bodybuilder disclosed he was so upset by […]
Haney thinks current demands of the sport are way too risky. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 9, 2023 Few people understand what it truly takes to eat, train, and prepare like a dynastic bodybuilding champion. Lee Haney is one of them. With eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles from 1984-1991, Haney spent nearly […]
Valliere thinks it doesn’t make sense to keep the class around anymore. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 3, 2023 From the end of 2022 to the start of 2023, various notable figures in and around bodybuilding have had frank thoughts about the state of the sport. There was the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger […]
Terry is packing on muscle in his own unique way. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 2, 2023 Bodybuilder Ryan Terry entered the 2022 Olympia with hopes of a landmark victory. Unfortunately, while he brought his personal best to the stage, the Men’s Physique competitor and 2016 Olympia runner-up would fall short, dropping […]
A rising superstar, those close to Jacked think he’s ready to dominate. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 2, 2023 When a constellation of some of bodybuilding’s biggest stars align at the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC), most will understand who to point their “telescope” toward. Some of the usual suspects like 2021 AC […]
Franklin is prepared to move forward after his challenging decision. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 2, 2023 Before the onset of the annual Olympia, there is often a small spate of surprising last-minute withdrawals. One of the bodybuilders who surprisingly bowed out of the 2022 iteration was Classic Physique competitor Logan “The […]
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, […]
Clarida is prepared to compete with the big boys. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 1, 2023 In his current competitive ventures, Shaun Clarida has little to prove. The bodybuilder has won two of the last three 212 Olympia titles (2020, 2022) and, as he maintains his impeccable physique with diligent nutrition and […]
Jackson hasn’t competed in a while. That might change later this year. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 31, 2023 There was a time when International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League member Johnnie Jackson was a fixture on the competitive circuit. In the 2010s alone, the 52-year-old appeared in almost […]