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Jason Smith Issues Statement on 2023 CrossFit Games Provisional Suspension
South African CrossFit athlete Jason Smith has been on the rise in the sport, coming out as one of the greatest athletes in the entire continent of Africa. He’s well known in the region as one of the premiere talents looking to make his mark on the biggest stage. However, his journey took a turn for the worse recently, as Jason revealed some unfortunate news. In a recent post made on Instagram, Smith revealed he got provisionally suspended by CrossFit and barred from the 2023 CrossFit Games after testing positive for two banned substances.
Jason Smith first made waves across the African circuit with his insane athletic abilities which secured him a spot in CrossFit’s biggest competition. He marked his maiden appearance at the CrossFit Games in 2017 and impressed with a top-ten finish overall. Smith qualified for the contest two more times but could not do enough to make the cut on each occasion.
Smith has proven to be one of the most disciplined athletes in the game. He became the highest-ranked athlete in the Men’s (35-39) category in 2019 and led the leaderboard again the next year. Then, he handily dispatched the competition at the 2021 Fittest in Cape Town Semifinal and finished runner-up the following year. He turned in a commanding performance at the 2023 Africa Semifinal, taking the win with 96 points more than runner-up Conrad Winnertz.
2023 CrossFit Games are set to take place Aug. 1-6 in Madison, Wisconsin. The most elite CrossFit athletes will battle it out for the most prestigious titles in the sport. Reigning two-time champion Justin Medeiros targets securing the third title. However, there are some noticeable names missing from the lineup. Jason Smith is a special case this year though, as he is the first athlete so far who qualified for the 2023 CrossFit Games, but will not compete due to a positive drug test.
Mal O’Brien announced her withdrawal from the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals and the entire season two months ago. Although she had been on top of the leaderboard for the majority of the season, she chose to skip the show due to personal challenges.
CrossFit veteran Noah Ohlsen announced his plans to move away from the Individual division to Team and revealed 2023 would mark his final season competing in the Individual category last October.
Reigning Six-time Fittest On Earth Tia-Clair Toomey was targeting to win the seventh title at the 2023 CrossFit Games but took to the sidelines because of her pregnancy in December 2022.
Earlier this year, Haley Adams pulled out of the upcoming Games to focus on her mental and physical health. She opened up about experiencing higher levels of anxiety and battling an eating disorder due to the pressure of getting higher placements. In addition, other athletes like Ricky Garard and Kara Saunders have also withdrawn from this year’s CrossFit Games
Jason Smith Issues Statement on 2023 CrossFit Games Provisional Suspension
In a recent Instagram post, Jason Smith revealed CrossFit suspended him and ruled him out of the 2023 CrossFit Games after he tested positive for two banned substances.
CrossFit announced early Friday morning that Smith “provided a sample at the competition that contained exogenous 5a-androstane-3a,17b-diol (5aAdiol) and 5b-androstane-3a,17b-diol (5bAdiol).
Smith will appeal the decision but remains provisionally suspended and barred from the upcoming games.
“Completely shattered. Speechless and have so many questions,” wrote Smith. “I have been living in a nightmare the past week after receiving a [sic] email from CrossFit to say I’ve failed a drug test almost 2 months after Semifinals, and will not be competing at the CrossFit Games. For anyone who knows me, knows how against using Performance Enhancers I am to gain any advantage in sport or CrossFit. I have competed in CrossFit for 14 years, I own 2 CrossFit gyms, and have only encouraged health and fitness through CrossFit training. There is no reason for me to do this, or current explanation of how this has happened. I am getting legal and medical advice and will be appealing the decision by CrossFit.
“This is not an apology nor am I seeking sympathy. I do however appreciate those who support me during this time as this is something I’ve never imagined to have happened or to deal with, but I will get to the bottom of this!”
Conrad Winnertz was offered to replace Smith but declined due to an injury. It is unclear who will replace Smith at the 2023 CrossFit Games at the time of this writing.
Brooke Wells was forced to the sidelines after not advancing further at the 2023 CrossFit North America East Semifinal two months ago. She later revealed she picked up a foot injury in the first event, which compromised her performance. However the last remaining details for the 2023 CrossFit Games are being fine tuned, as the Individual and Teams workouts for the 2023 CrossFit Games got announced days ago as well.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 6:47 PM EDT
Tom Platz Says Bodybuilders are Underpaid: ’The Worst Golfer Makes Half a Million’
Bodybuilding legend Tom Platz revolutionized the Men’s Open division with his enormous legs. Despite moving on from professional competition decades ago, he has his finger on the pulse of the sport. In a recent video uploaded on YouTube, Platz argued bodybuilders are underpaid and called for a change in the prize money.
Tom Platz rose to prominence for his refined lower body development in the Golden Era of bodybuilding. He’s widely regarded to have displayed some of the best legs of all time, earning the nickname, ‘The Quadfather.’ While he did not win the Sandow trophy, he was a regular feature of the show with seven Mr. Olympia appearances against the likes of Frank Zane, Franco Columbu, and Lee Haney between 1979 and 1986. Following his retirement, Platz turned into a revered coach to pass on his years of knowledge to the next generation.
Platz continues to train regularly and keeps a high level of personal fitness into his later years. He revealed the legendary calves training plan along with a secret routine that he utilized for building muscle in his heyday in April 2018.
Platz opened up about the two-compound steroid stack he used throughout his prime as well. Given his uncanny natural strength, he preferred to run a minimalist cycle made up of Winstrol and Deca. He later admitted that the crazy vascular look was only possible by taking performance-enhancing drugs.
The 68-year-old disapproved of Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic’s evolution over the years. He argued that Olympia had lost its identity and the AC title no longer held the same reputation it once did. For Platz, he favored competitions like Mr. America, which he believes utilized a more holistic style of judging.
Tom Platz lauded six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates for his incredible career in Oct. 2022. He taught ‘The Shadow’ while conducting training seminars in Europe and noticed his passion for bodybuilding right away. He believes Yates transcended his teachings ultimately en route to cementing a one-of-a-kind legacy.
Tom Platz Says Bodybuilders are Underpaid: ‘We Can Do Better’
In a recent YouTube video, Tom Platz argued bodybuilders are underpaid, drawing a comparison to golf, and calling for a change in the financial rewards offered in the game.
“I think we can do better. Bodybuilding can do better,” said Platz. “The worst golfer on the pro tour makes about a half a million dollars a year. Failure at golf makes a half a million dollars a year. Phil Heath is more rewarded than anybody in history. We can do better. And I think we need to train our young men and women on how to be, how to represent. When I was working with Sergio Oliva Jr. I said go and represent. Put the suit on, put the tie on, and represent your dad. Your dad was the myth, Sergio Oliva.”
Tom Platz’s impact can be felt to this day. His influence goes beyond bodybuilding as other athletes attempt to replicate his insane feats in the training room. Powerlifter Bradon Gulch took on Platz’s legendary 1992 squat challenge of performing 23 reps of 525 pounds and narrowly missed out by two reps.
However, 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper managed to break Platz’s record by squeezing out an additional rep although the form might have been different. Meanwhile, Platz left fans stunned with a ripped physique update showing off his freaky quads, proving that his dedication to leg training hasn’t waned despite getting older.
Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest gave fans a look into training with Platz a week ago. He revealed Platz would use techniques like static holds to push himself to the limit in training. Platz’s call to improve pay in bodybuilding shows his undying support for the athletes of the sport.
RELATED: Leg Day Motivation: Tom Platz “I Was Willing To Die For It”
You can watch the full video below:
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 6:11 PM EDT
Strongwoman Victoria Long Deadlifts 297-kg (654.8-lb) at 2023 Kaos Classic Record Breakers
Victoria Long is a name that pops up in every debate about who the strongest woman alive is. She has earned this status through numerous mind-blowing feats of strength and prestigious titles that she has claimed. While every event is solid for Victoria, she still has her favorites, and one of those is the deadlift. Even to such an extent that she almost broke the World Record at the 2023 Kaos Classic Record Breakers. However, she fell 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) short, managing to lock out 297 kilograms (654.8 pounds) on her heaviest successful attempt.
Victoria Long attended the 2023 Kaos Classic for the sole purpose of attempting to break the World Record, which is currently held by Lucy Underdown. Lucy set the record in 2021 by locking out 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds). Unfortunately for Victoria, she was not able to claim the record for herself.
Victoria Long made her 297-kilogram (654.8-pound) deadlift look extremely easy. In turn, everyone thought that she would set a new World Record. To be fair, Victoria probably would have set the new record had she chosen to break it by a small increment. However, she opted for a massive jump to 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms), which would demolish Lucy’s record. Unfortunately, while trying to pull the weight off the floor, Victoria suffered a hamstring injury. She has not revealed the severity of it, but this injury will definitely set her back a bit.
Watch Victoria Long’s 297-kg (654.8-lb) deadlift here:
Related: 2022 Arnold Pro Strongwoman Results – Victoria Long Wins
It is not clear how the hamstring injury will impact Victoria Long’s future, or when she will be able to compete. She won the 2022 Shaw Classic Open for women. So, she was expected to come back and attempt to defend her title. With the competition set to take place on August 19-20, in Loveland, Colorado, it all depends on how serious Victoria’s injury is.
The Shaw Classic is not the only major title that Victoria Long has under her name, as she has in fact won the past five consecutive competitions in which she took part. Those include two Arnold Strongwoman Classics and two America’s Strongest Woman competitions.
During the 2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic, Victoria Long also managed to set a new 651-pound (295.3-kilogram) Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record. So that is another proof of how impressive Victoria is at this event.
Related: Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Locks Out 310-kg (683.4-lb) Unofficial Deadlift World Record & PR
By the time Victoria Long comes back from her injury, the World Record mark could be pushed back further by Lucy Underdown, who also aims to lock out 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms). Regardless, Victoria proved that she will fiercely fight for the World Record. The healthy rivalry between these two incredible women will also bring enjoyment to the fans and move the sport of Strongwoman in the right direction.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 3:57 PM EDT
Hadi Choopan Shares Massive Update Months from 2023 Mr. Olympia, Destroys 1,102-Lb Hack Squat
Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan is more motivated than ever to ensure the Mr. Olympia title stays in Iran. In a pair of Instagram posts, Choopan showed off an impressive physique update and hack squat training session months before taking to the stage.
Choopan built his career off the back of consistency, discipline, and hard work. His grainy muscle hardness is proof of that, and his ability to get shredded for shows remains one of his most notable strengths. After three years straight of finishing in the top four at the prestigious show, Choopan’s crowning moment came last year in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the 2022 Mr. Olympia competition, Choopan competed against a historic lineup with plenty of new names breaking into the top 15. During the prejudging rounds, Choopan’s conditioning guided him to the finals. He battled Nick Walker and Derek Lunsford en route to claiming gold. As for the former two-time champion Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay, he fell to fifth in a shocking upset.
Plenty of threats loom for Choopan as the hunted champion. In March, Samson Dauda defeated Walker to secure the 2023 Arnold Classic title. Having finished sixth at Olympia in his debut, Dauda and his trainer Milos Sarcev have emphasized back development to improve their standing in November.
Derek Lunsford also anticipates another battle with Choopan. In an appearance on Dennis James’ The Menace Podcast, Lunsford predicted that Walker and Dauda would be competing for third/fourth place at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. In a show of confidence, Choopan teased his opponents with a physique update dated one month ago.
“Let’s Play a Game, A Month Ago” Hadi Choopan Shares Physique Update + Training Session
With the tail-end of the off-season approaching, Choopan checked in with a massive update. Even though there are months until show day, Choopan is still displaying jaw-dropping muscle striations in his chest.
“Let’s play a game?A month ago” Choopan posted.
In a separate post, Choopan impressed with some huge hack squats, and de-loaded weight as he progressed through the workout. He started with a maximum weight of 1,102 pounds.
“It’s hard, don’t talk too hard, do it, repeat it more this year, we have to repeat it without rest☝?You and me together whit GOD?@hanyrambod” Choopan shared.
Instagram @hadi_choopan
Veterans of the sport have labeled their frontrunners. Athletes rep Bob Cicherillo and Milos Sarcev consider Dauda a legitimate threat to Choopan. In a recent Cutler Cast Podcast, Sarcev predicted that the top three finishers of 2023 Mr. Olympia will be Dauda, Choopan, and Derek Lunsford.
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman expects Derek Lunsford to get his hand raised against Choopan in November. During a YouTube video, Coleman shared that not only does he think Lunsford will win the Mr. Olympia in 2023, but he called him his favorite bodybuilder of the current generation.
Nick Walker, who is amid preparations to bring his best, doesn’t think he’ll have to worry about Choopan winning again. ‘The Mutant’ said more than likely the finals will come down to himself and former 212 champ Lunsford.
This isn’t Choopan’s first update of the 2023 bodybuilding season. Similar to his latest progress video, Choopan showed off a month-old physique update back in June. Fans were blown away by the conditioning Choopan was carrying despite it being his off-season.
RELATED: Hadi Choopan Looks Massive in 2023 Off-Season, Shares Brutal Row & Leg Press Workouts
The 2023 Mr. Olympia contest is approaching and Choopan is determined to bring his best to the stage. Given how close the show was between him and Lunsford in 2022, fans look forward to seeing the rematch settled.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 2:12 PM EDT
Powerlifter John Haack (U90KG) Takes Bronze In His Strongman Debut at 2023 Kaos Classic
John Haack is regarded as potentially the greatest pound-for-pound powerlifter in history, since he set multiple World Records. John is incredibly strong, but he decided to test his skills in Strongman, which involves a bit more unconventional events. After some training, John took part in the 2023 U90KG Kaos Classic, which took place on July 23rd, in the UK. Despite it being his Strongman debut, John managed to finish in third place, which is beyond impressive.
2023 Kaos Classic Point Standings
Dan Benson – 117.5 points
Nick O’Hare – 102 points
John Haack – 102 points
Benjamin Donin – 100 points
Jim Mitchell – 98.5 points
Mike Deli – 98 points
Tyler Davis – 91 points
CJ Krause – 89 points
Leigh Shaw -87.5 points
Tyler Young – 83 points
John Haack’s Performance
The lineup for the 2023 U90KG Kaos Classic was huge, having featured 23 athletes. So, John Haack managed to outperform 20 of his rivals. In fact, he almost finished in second place, but John and Nick O’Hare had the same points in the end. Unfortunately, John lost the tie-breaker and dropped down to third place.
Event One — Max Log Press
The first event of the competition was the Log Press for max weight. John Haack managed to lock out 130 kilograms (286.6 pounds) and tie for 11th place. The Log Press is a very technical event. So, Haack’s adaptation to it in a short time is praiseworthy.
Related: Powerlifter John Haack Cracks 415-kg (914.9-lb) Raw Deadlift PR Ahead of 2023 Ghost Clash
Event Two — Axle Deadlift
The second event was more up John Haack’s alley, as the deadlift is one of the three events in powerlifting as well. So, with the task being to perform as many reps with 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds), John managed to finish second. His final score was 10 repetitions, just one less than the winner of the event, Dan Benson.
However, Dan Benson and other athletes put on a deadlift suit for this event, while John Haack completed it with just a lifting belt and lifting straps.
Related: Powerlifter John Haack Cruises Through a Humongous 275-kg (606-lb) Raw Bench Press PR
Event Three — Husafell Distance
The third event tasked the athletes with picking up and carrying a 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) Sandbag Husafell and carrying it for max distance. John was surprisingly good in this event, finishing in third place with a distance of 65.90 meters.
Event Four — Farmer’s Carry
For the fourth event, the athletes had to pick up a 135-kilogram (297.6-pound) Farmer’s Carry implement in each hand and carry it for three lengths of 10 meters as quickly as possible. John Haack’s grip strength from raw deadlifts transferred well to this event, securing him a fourth-place finish with a time of 27.09 seconds.
Event Five — Yoke Into Sandbag Load
The fifth event was devastating for John Haack since he finished in 15th place and lost a lot of points. He was able to complete the 340-kilogram Yoke carry and one of the 120-kilogram Sandbag loads in a time of 21.26 seconds. Had he performed better in this event, John would have had a legitimate chance at winning the competition.
Event Six — Power Stairs
The final event of the competition was the Power Stairs, and John Haack spent some time preparing for them in training. So, it is no surprise that he won the event and took max points. In fact, it only took him 27.92 seconds to carry 160-kg / 170-kg / 180-kg implements up a flight of three stairs.
However, he then had to perform a Husafell Hold tiebreaker for second place against Nick O’Hare, but lost as he was the first man to drop the implement.
Related: Elite Powerlifter and Bodybuilder Hunter Henderson Wins Her Debut Strongwoman Competition
John Haack Powerlifting Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
782.6
600.8
782.6
2270.8
661.52
Wraps
722
446.4
722
1885
579.97
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2023-02-18
The Ghost Clash 2
Pro Open
2226.7
643.28
Location
USA-FL
Competition
The Ghost Clash 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
204.6
Squat
705.5
749.6
782.6
782.6
Bench
523.6
562.2
-595.2
562.2
Deadlift
826.7
881.8
-909.4
881.8
GLP
132.27
1
USPA
2022-09-24
Pro Raw Championships
Open
2270.8
646.87
Location
USA-MO
Competition
Pro Raw Championships
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
210.8
Squat
700
744.1
766.1
766.1
Bench
529.1
567.7
600.8
600.8
Deadlift
826.7
-870.8
903.9
903.9
GLP
132.95
1
WRPF
2022-07-29
American Pro
Open
2254.2
661.52
Location
USA-VA
Competition
American Pro
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
198.2
Squat
716.5
760.6
-805.8
760.6
Bench
523.6
562.2
589.7
589.7
Deadlift
815.7
870.8
903.9
903.9
GLP
136.01
1
USPA
2022-01-15
Hybrid Showdown 4
Open
2182.6
630.87
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown 4
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
204.4
Squat
683.4
733
-755.1
733
Bench
523.6
562.2
589.7
589.7
Deadlift
-826.7
859.8
-903.9
859.8
GLP
129.72
1
WRPF
2021-09-25
The Bucked Up Showdown
Open
2216.7
651.99
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
197.3
Squat
711
749.6
-766.1
749.6
Bench
518.1
551.2
579.8
579.8
Deadlift
804.7
848.8
887.4
887.4
GLP
134.04
2
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2138.5
627.2
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Squat
666.9
711
744.1
744.1
Bench
512.6
556.7
578.7
578.7
Deadlift
815.7
-881.8
-881.8
815.7
GLP
128.95
1
WRPF
2021-02-20
Hybrid Showdown III
Open
2133
625.94
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown III
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
198.2
Squat
661.4
705.5
727.5
727.5
Bench
501.6
551.2
573.2
573.2
Deadlift
760.6
832.2
-883
832.2
GLP
128.69
1
WRPF
2020-09-26
The Showdown
Open
2066.8
607.55
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Showdown
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
197.5
Squat
655.9
-705.5
-722
655.9
Bench
496
534.6
562.2
562.2
Deadlift
749.6
804.7
848.8
848.8
GLP
124.91
1
USPA
2020-01-18
Metroflex Powermania
Open
2055.8
603.97
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Metroflex Powermania
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
197.8
Squat
-633.8
683.4
722
722
Bench
468.5
496
523.6
523.6
Deadlift
727.5
793.7
810.2
810.2
GLP
124.17
1
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
2000.7
615.16
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
688.9
Bench
512.6
Deadlift
799.2
GLP
126.08
1
USPA
2019-04-20
Razors Barbell Mayhem
Open
1962.1
602.88
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Razors Barbell Mayhem
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.9
Squat
677.9
Bench
501.6
Deadlift
782.6
GLP
123.58
1
USA-UA
2018-12-15
Hybrid Deadlift Invitational
Open
771.6
237.25
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Deadlift Invitational
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Deadlift
771.6
1
USPA
2018-12-15
Florida SLG Series Presents Hybrid Performance Method
Open
1929
593.13
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Florida SLG Series Presents Hybrid Performance Method
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
666.9
Bench
496
Deadlift
766.1
GLP
121.57
1
USPA
2018-08-25
The Tribute
Open
1818.8
560.01
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.2
Squat
589.7
Bench
490.5
Deadlift
738.5
GLP
114.76
DQ
USPA
2018-05-12
Kern US Open
Open
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.4
1
WRPF
2017-08-25
Boss of Bosses 4
Pro MR-O
1736.1
534.55
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 4
Division
Pro MR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.2
Squat
606.3
606.3
Bench
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
661.4
700
727.5
727.5
GLP
109.55
2
USPA
2017-04-15
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
LW
1885
579.97
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
LW
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
181.9
Weight
181.4
Squat
722
Bench
446.4
Deadlift
716.5
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1785.7
547.19
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
182.8
Squat
611.8
-639.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
407.9
429.9
-446.4
429.9
Deadlift
661.4
694.5
-716.5
694.5
GLP
112.19
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1785.7
547.19
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
182.8
Squat
611.8
-639.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
407.9
429.9
-446.4
429.9
Deadlift
661.4
694.5
-716.5
694.5
GLP
112.19
1
IPF
2016-06-19
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1792.4
549.59
Location
USA-TX
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
182.5
Squat
595.2
628.3
657
657
Bench
407.9
429.9
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
644.9
683.4
694.5
694.5
GLP
112.68
1
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1736.1
533.81
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.7
Squat
545.6
578.7
600.8
600.8
Bench
402.3
418.9
429.9
429.9
Deadlift
633.8
677.9
705.5
705.5
GLP
109.41
1
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1736.1
533.81
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.7
Squat
545.6
578.7
600.8
600.8
Bench
402.3
418.9
429.9
429.9
Deadlift
633.8
677.9
705.5
705.5
GLP
109.41
1
USAPL
2015-06-13
Badger Open
MR-O
1648
509.17
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Badger Open
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
-385.8
385.8
-424.4
385.8
Deadlift
650.4
677.9
-688.9
677.9
GLP
104.3
1
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
M-MW
1708.6
529.81
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
M-MW
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
179
Squat
562.2
606.3
-617.3
606.3
Bench
-396.8
402.3
-429.9
402.3
Deadlift
661.4
700
-705.5
700
GLP
108.49
1
UPA
2014-07-19
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MJR-AD
1708.6
525.34
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MJR-AD
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
551.2
589.7
611.8
611.8
Bench
369.3
407.9
418.9
418.9
Deadlift
628.3
677.9
-705.5
677.9
GLP
107.67
2
RUPC
2014-02-07
Raw Unity VII
M-LW
1620.4
497.88
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VII
Division
M-LW
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.9
Squat
512.6
567.7
589.7
589.7
Bench
-352.7
369.3
-385.8
369.3
Deadlift
600.8
661.4
-705.5
661.4
GLP
102.05
1
USAPL
2013-06-15
Badger Open
MR-O
1482.6
460.36
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Badger Open
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
178.6
Squat
-485
507.1
540.1
540.1
Bench
297.6
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
556.7
589.7
617.3
617.3
GLP
94.25
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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It is not clear if John Haack plans on continuing his journey in Strongman, but he definitely has loads of talent for it. Powerlifting, however, remains his first love and he is also the undisputed champion of his weight class. There are numerous possibilities, so it remains to be seen what John thinks is best for him.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 11:26 AM EDT
Chris Bumstead Reveals Current Workout Split He’s Using to Win 5th Classic Physique Olympia Title
Chris Bumstead is in preparations to nail down a fifth Classic Physique Olympia title in roughly three months. At the competition, he’ll face a slew of familiar threats, such as Germany’s Urs Kalecinski and Brazil’s Ramon Queiroz. In a recent offering on the Raw Nutrition YouTube channel, Bumstead detailed the current training split he’s using to defend his crown later this year.
Since taking the Classic Physique Olympia title from Breon Ansley in 2019, Bumstead has been an unstoppable force in the category. His tall stature, dry conditioning, and hard muscle density have been critical factors in his successful reign. Bumstead also developed seamless posing routines and transitions, which makes his physique seem even more imposing on stage.
While the physical demands of an Olympia champion are sky-high, Bumstead takes pride in the mental challenges of the sport. He utilizes visualization, breathwork, and meditation, which he credits for helping him maintain inner peace, something he believes is crucial to performing at your best when it’s time to compete.
Ahead of his return to 2023 Mr. Olympia Bumstead has been open about his progress and preparations. Given the exhaustive nature of Hany Rambod’s FST-7 training regimen, Bumstead prioritizes his recovery strategies in the off-season and contest prep. Cbum values fasted cardio, sauna sessions, and cold plunges to ensure his muscles recover properly.
There are only 14 weeks until the sport’s biggest show of the year takes over Orlando, Florida. Having won his last Classic Physique Olympia title with a torn bicep, Bumstead hopes to complete this season with fewer obstacles.
Chris Bumstead Shares New Workout Split to Get Shredded for 2023 Mr. Olympia
Bumstead said he uses a three-day-on, one-day-off, three-day-on training split, which starts with a quad-dominant leg workout on Monday.
“Every time someone asks me this I can’t even remember. I just switched it and it’s hard to remember. It’s a three-day-on, one day off, three-day-on, one day off, repeat. But I’m going to try to get this right: I got legs, like a quad-dominant leg workout and I do chest with a little bit of triceps back with a little bit of biceps.
Then I rest, then I have a shoulder day with a little bit of chest. Then, I have a hamstring day with a little bit of back. And then I have an arm workout and then I rest, then I repeat the cycle,” Bumstead shared.
In addition to his latest split, Bumstead summed up what makes a great champion.
“In my mind what makes a great champion, I would say a great champion is someone I always say who doesn’t quit. Doesn’t matter if you have good days or bad days. Everybody wakes up feeling like shit some days, but if you actually get to work and do your best no matter what, then you’re a good champion, but more specifically aside from that, I think something that elevates people from the rest is champions who lift up others,” said Chris Bumstead.
Sporting one of the most aesthetic bodies in the world, it’s no surprise fans want to sculpt their physiques like ‘Cbum.’ Fortunately, the 28-year-old gave an inside look at his top ten favorite exercises. Following his list of exercises, the fitness community hopped on the trend. Jeff Cavaliere assessed Bumstead’s list with his own modifications. Additionally, Nick Walker made a similar video where he revealed his top ten most essential exercises.
Veterans of the sport have weighed in on Bumstead possibly taking on the Men’s Open. Given the size required for the class, Rich Gaspari suggested Bumstead could win the Mr. Olympia title but only if he added 40 pounds of muscle. Meanwhile, others like Chris Cormier believe Bumstead should receive a special invite to compete in the Open at a Mr. Olympia show.
As for Bumstead, he’s uncertain if he’ll ever compete as an Open bodybuilder but hasn’t stopped teasing the idea. Earlier this week, Bumstead joined Chris Williamson for another one-on-one. Bumstead again hinted at a move to the Open class. In a show of confidence, Bumstead said he could finish in the top 15 at the Open Mr. Olympia with a year of prep.
‘Cbum’ also compared modern Classic Physique standards to Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s golden era. Overall, Bumstead believes his division today requires more leanness out of athletes. Looking ahead, Bumstead’s focus is on his new training split to bring his absolute best in November.
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Published: 28 July, 2023 | 11:17 AM EDT
Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Locks Out 310-kg (683.4-lb) Unofficial Deadlift World Record & PR
Lucy Underdown is on a streak of hitting new personal records in training, and it doesn’t seem like she will stop any time soon. As everyone knows, Lucy’s greatest strength is her deadlift, but she has now taken it to a whole new level. She was already capable of playing around with the current World Record weight beforehand, but has now revealed what her current one rep deadlift max is. Moreover, she posted a video of her brand new 310-kilogram (683.4-pound) deadlift PR on Instagram.
Since Lucy Underdown holds the current World Record of 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds), it means that her new PR is also an Unofficial World Record. However, considering how incredibly heavy this lift is, Lucy made it look easier than expected. Moreover, she only used a lifting belt and lifting straps to unofficially break the World Record by 10 kilograms (22 pounds).
Lucy Underdown captioned the video with two questions. “How much more can I Pull?” and “Will I get 700lbs +?”. So, she is obviously not satisfied enough with this lift and hopes to lift even more. Lucy has also confirmed in one comment that she will be attempting to break the record in a Raw Strongman fashion. This means that she will not put on a deadlift suit for her official attempt, but will use lifting straps.
Watch Lucy Underdown’s video here:
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Lucy Underdown received an invite to the 2023 Giants Live World Deadlift Championships, which will take place on September 2nd, in Cardiff, Wales. She accepted and will be the only woman to take part in this competition alongside 15 men. Judging by her new deadlift PR, Lucy should crush the World Record, assuming that she remains injury free, which will hopefully be the case.
Only one other Strongwoman has shown deadlift prowess close to Lucy Underdown. That woman is Victoria Long, who deadlifted 297 kilograms (654.8 pounds) with ease just a few days ago at the 2023 Khaos Classic. However, Victoria then jumped straight to 700 pounds and injured her hamstring. So, Lucy is now aiming to set the World Record bar even higher, making it practically untouchable for almost anyone.
Lucy Underdown also set a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) Deadlift World Record on a Kratos Barbell at the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition. She took part in the full contest as well, losing the title in the final event to Rebecca Roberts. However, she already has some other titles to her name, having won Arnold’s UK Strongwoman Pro and England’s Strongest Woman competitions in 2022.
Related: Lucy Underdown Pulls a 302.5-kg (667-lb) Unofficial Strongwoman Deadlift World Record in Training
Lucy Underdown has not been solely focusing on the deadlifts in training. Instead, she has been getting stronger overall, which is clear from the fact that she set a new 120-kilogram (264.6-pound) Log Lift PR just two days ago. So, she could very well become the World’s Strongest Woman very soon or claim some other prestigious titles.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 9:25 AM EDT
2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman Lineup Revealed
Despite being a fairly new competition, the Rogue Invitational Strongman has grown into one of the greatest shows of the year. This will be its third year of existence, and, to the happiness of many fans, it is continuing to get better. The 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman will take place from October 27-29, in the greater Austin, Texas area at Dell Diamond. Similar to last year, this competition will feature a lineup of ten elite Strongman athletes, with all of them now revealed through Rogue Invitational’s Instagram account.
The 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman will consist of the three most recent World’s Strongest Man champions. Moreover, an additional three finalists from the 2023 WSM will be competing and aiming to become the third Rogue Invitational champion. Martins Licis (2021) and Oleksii Novikov (2022), respectively, won the first two editions. Oleksii is now coming back to defend his title, while Martins won’t be taking part this year since he has taken a break from competing in the majority of competitions.
2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman Lineup
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Lineup Overview
Oleksii Novikov is once again one of the favorites for the title of the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman since he is one of the biggest names in the sport. He is mostly known for being the 2020 WSM and 2022 Europe’s Strongest Man. However, he has been a threat in any competition he appeared in. This includes the 2023 WSM contest, despite the fact that Oleksii was struggling with an elbow injury.
On the other hand, many consider Mitchell Hooper to be the biggest favorite for the title, having already claimed two of the biggest titles in Strongman this year. He first won the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic and then came out on top at the 2023 WSM. He now hopes to claim the title at the 2023 Shaw Classic and then claim gold at the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman.
Rounding up the top three picks for the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman is Tom Stoltman. Boasting two WSM titles (2022 & 2021), “The Albatross” competed twice this year and both times finished in second place. However, with some more luck, Tom could easily win the Rogue Invitational.
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While anyone remaining in the lineup could pull off a surprise, there are two men who are the most likely to do it. The first one is Trey Mitchell, the 2x Shaw Classic champion and 2023 North America’s Strongest Man.
Evan Singleton could also make an upset, having already beaten the likes of Hooper and Tom Stoltman at the recent 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic. In addition, Evan is currently riding the momentum of his greatest year in the sport yet, having taken fifth place at the 2023 WSM.
Pavlo Nakonechnyy and Mateusz Kieliszkowski are regarded as some of the top talents in Strongman, meaning that they are capable of achieving anything. However, both men have been struggling with injuries. So it remains to be seen if they recover completely by the time the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman begins.
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The lineup for the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman is incredible, as it features ten of the strongest, mentally endurable, athletes. They will also be battling for an increased money prize this year, with the winner of the competition set to receive in excess of $130,000. So, there is no doubt at all that each of the ten men will leave everything they have on the competition floor.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 9:11 AM EDT
Andrew Jacked Sculpts His Massive Back 4 Weeks Out of 2023 Texas Pro
Andrew Jacked went through an intense back training session four weeks out of the 2023 Texas Pro. The Nigerian has been making steady progress under coach Chris Psycho’ Lewis’s guidance and the results are visible in his vastly improved physique. Although he is favored to win his next show, Andrew is not underestimating his competition.
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea is best known in the bodybuilding community by his stage name Andrew Jacked. The Nigerian bodybuilder’s emergence on the international bodybuilding scene has been quick and dramatic, to say the least. After making a name for himself in the regional bodybuilding circuits, the 37-year-old transitioned to NPC in 2022. His astonishingly aesthetic physique and insane size quickly became a talk of the town. What’s more interesting is that Andrew Jacked is unusually tall for the Men’s Open division but still has the size, proportions, insane x-frame to be a successful competitor in the weight class.
Andrew earned the IFBB Pro card with a win at the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur. He won the 2022 Texas Pro and the 2022 Arnold Classic UK in the months that followed. The Texas Pro win earned him the ticket to 2022 Olympia and Andrew Jacked finished eighth at the show. This was his first run-in with the absolute elite competition that the division had to offer. It gave him the necessary experience to make progress in future appearances.
Andrew’s most recent stage appearance came at the 2023 Arnold Classic in March. He surged past many dangerous opponents to finish third behind winner Samson Dauda and Nick Walker. He will next compete at the 2023 Texas Pro in an attempt to get the direct qualification to the 2023 Olympia.
Andrew Jacked goes through a back workout
The 2023 Texas Pro will take place on August 18-19. Andrew Jacked recently went through a back training session to prepare for the show. He laid out the objective and training strategies and said:
“The goal now is to beat the Arnold look in everything – both size, conditioning, and whatever. So that we can see how my body can handle things leading up to the (2023) Olympia.
Although he is a massive favorite heading into the 2023 Texas Pro, Andrew Jacked is not complacent and he is preparing for the competition with utmost sincerity.
“Hopefully I get a ticket. I wouldn’t be cocky to say, ‘Oh, I’m definitely winning the ticket now’. Because everyone competing (at) Texas Pro is busting their a** out. Everyone is trying to make a statement. So I’ll put myself in the same category trying to make a statement. So yeah, it will be a battle.”
Andrew is training intensely for Texas Pro but he is not going full throttle, risking the body to get exhausted before Olympia. The video of his recent back training session was posted on Andrew Jacked’s personal YouTube channel. So without further delay, let’s check out how he put in the work under coach Chris ‘Psycho’ Lewis’s watchful eye.
Lat Pulldown
Andrew Jacked started the training session with medium neutral grip lat pulldown to work the latissimus dorsi muscles. Coach Lewis allowed him to do stretching in between the sets to get the muscles and joints warmed up and lubricated, eliminating the potential for injuries. He admitted that it was an unusual practice. But according to him, it is one of the things that he needs to do.
“After a while I’m going to cut that stretching out because I believe that when you stretch, you’re actually letting the blood and nitrogen that we’re trying to put in (the muscles),” Lewis added.
‘Psycho’ argued that if you get a good pump within the first 12 to 15 minutes of the workout, it can really through the whole session. Therefore Andrew Jacked performed a drop set of lat pulldowns next.
“(Andrew) will be rocking back and forth using the momentum but it’s fine. I’m only trying to get a pump. I’m not sculpting it,” Lewis added.
After putting up with a triple drop set, The Nigerian bodybuilder advanced to rows.
Incline Barbell Rows
Andrew Jacked next performed this horizontal pulling movement but instead of performing regular sets, Chris Lewis guided him to do static holds. They used an old-school setup of an inclined bench and loaded the barbell with plates and metal chains. The Nigerian bodybuilder did 15-second static holds with incrementally heavier weights.
“So what we’re going to do is we’re going to bring the weight up and contract his back. We’re going to be holding it and then dropping the weight. I’m going to add more weight. I’m teaching his body or his back to contract at the top of the movement, instead of the full range of motion,” Lewis said.
The legendary coach argues that using chains for adding extra weight to the barbell is good for adding load at the top of the movement, which is the full contraction point. After the static holds, they switched over to doing slow reps for a few sets, controlling the weight throughout the range of motion.
T-Bar Rows
Andrew Jacked proceeded to T-bar rows next. The coach explained that he is not a fan of new-age machines and prefers sticking to a barbell. According to him, it is the ‘best piece of equipment on the face of the planet’. Therefore, the Nigerian bodybuilder performed the exercise using the old-school setup of a barbell instead of using a T-bar row machine. He executed some excellent sets of the exercise under Lewis’s watchful eye and advanced to the next exercise.
Twisting Cable High Rows
Andrew Jacked performed a few sets of twisting cable high rows. But for the last couple of sets, Lewis loaded the weight stack with chains for the ‘weight and mental aspect’ of it. After pushing through all the sets of this back exercise, Andrew Jacked wrapped up the training session.
Overall, the workout consisted of following exercises:
Andrew Jacked has handled the pressure of being a hot prospect really well and transformed into a serious contender within a short period of time. The improvements made so far between the 2022 Olympia, 2023 Arnold Classic and the upcoming Texas Pro are an indicator of a bright future. It will be interesting to see how he performs in his next show.
You can watch the full video here, courtesy of Andrew Jacked’s personal YouTube channel:
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 9:04 AM EDT
Chris Bumstead Compares Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Era to Now, Teases Open Show: “Definitely Have Thought About It”
Classic Physique star Chris Bumstead has made it clear he plans to defend his title at Olympia later this year but refuses to discount a future move to the Men’s Open division. In a recent interview with Chris Williamson, Bumstead discussed what it would take to switch categories. He also compared the standards of today’s Classic Physique division to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s bodybuilding era.
In 2019, Chris Bumstead seized the Classic Physique throne at the Olympia show after defeating his rival, two-time champ, Breon Ansley. Since taking the honors, Bumstead has been on a roll at bodybuilding contests. His display of muscle striations and dry conditioning combined with his tall frame make him an incredibly dangerous competitor.
Cbum is a four-time Classic Physique Olympia, a successful reign he has made possible with hard work, dedication, and grueling training sessions. His last win came at the 2022 Olympia competition. The victory left fans speechless as Bumstead conquered the stage with a torn bicep.
Previously, Bumstead teased a potential move into the Men’s Open. In 2022, before they started training together, Bumstead told Hany Rambod that if he did try out the Open, it would be for a ‘one-off’ contest. In 2023, Bumstead approached the subject again. In a podcast with Rambod, Chris said if the Arnold Classic was two or three weeks after Olympia, he’d consider competing at the show as an Open Bodybuilder.
The 28-year-old has also discussed competing against a prime Arnold Schwarzenegger. Bumstead mentioned on the Full Send Podcast that he would defeat Schwarzenegger today if the Austrian legend presented the physique he won Olympia with. Since making the claim, a number of bodybuilding veterans have disagreed, like Lee Priest.
“Everything Progresses Over Time” – Chris Bumstead Compares Classic Physique of Today to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Golden Era
Bumstead believes the Open and Classic Physique categories have progressed over time with more ‘efficient’ diets, nutrition, and PEDs.
“Everything progresses over time, we get more efficient with nutrition, with dieting with PEDs, with rest, with recovery, everything just gets more efficient and everything excels. You just push the limits further and further. So, now, I mean… Open Bodybuilding just you look at it and you don’t even question if it’s the same sport, pretty much.
No weight limits, dude’s are on stage at 300 pounds like 3% body fat just fucking monsters. Like huge. Stuff you can’t even fathom. When I see them in person still I’m like wow, that’s a real person which is insane. But back in the Arnold days, it was purely like bigger upper bodies, legs weren’t massive, you weren’t shredded, it was more about being full and round and aesthetic, which is what Classic Physique was brought in for.”
The main difference between Arnold’s era versus modern Classic Physique is the level of leanness required to be competitive today.
“Even still, the contrast from Classic Physique versus the Arnold era, it’s way leaner now. It’s getting just as lean as the Open bodybuilders. It’s like shredded glutes, your ass is striated at the end of the day, feathered quads, just looks like you have no body fat on you. And probably about the same weight. I think Arnold was 240 on stage approximately and my weight cap is 240, I’m 239 when I weigh in,” said Chris Bumstead.
While Cbum would have loved to test himself against Schwarzenegger, he’s happy to be competing in the current era.
“No. I never really thought of that honestly. I really think this era right now fits perfectly where I’m meant to be and obviously it’s working out pretty fucking great so far. I don’t tempt fate with that I’m just grateful for where I’m at.”
Bumstead on Move to Open: “I Would Love to Just See What It Looks Like On Stage”
According to Bumstead, he’s been thinking about testing his resolve in the Open but said there are no shows after the Olympia that he’s interested in competing at.
“Definitely have thought about it [competing in the Open]. But there’s no Open shows after the Olympia there’s like one in Japan but I would want to do like a decent show. I’d rather stack up against a top-ten Olympian.”
It depends on the show. If you were to put me in the Olympia, if you put me in the Olympia the way I look in Classic right now I don’t think I would hit the top ten but I think if I was able to be a little bit less leaner and fuller because I always have to diet down five pounds of muscle just to make weight so if I was able to be full as fuck, sometimes I’m in my check in pictures four weeks out and I have a high-carb day, I’m like, ‘I look like a bodybuilder right now this is crazy.’
With one year of preparation, Bumstead is convinced he could finish in the top 15 at the Mr. Olympia.
“I would love to just see what this looks like on stage, give me a year and I could be top 15 at the Mr. Olympia,” said Bumstead.
If he were to attempt a move to the Open class, Bumstead said his training wouldn’t change but his food and PEDs would.
“I’ll cycle my calories, if I start to get too fat I pull it back down. I would just have to lean into that fat. I wouldn’t be fat-fat but I like being lean consistently, lean enough so I feel good. I’d have to put on a lot of weight and eat consistently, my training would be the exact same it would mainly be food and little more PEDs of course.”
Bumstead revealed that he tried to increase his height for Classic Physique by purchasing an inversion table. He believes Classic Physique is essentially a battle to be taller for added weight.
“I tried [to buy an inversion table to increase my height]. Yeah, I did, but I didn’t put it together. I went to a chiropractor consistently, and they have a machine that stretches your spine. It pulls it. It looks like it [a torture device]. You like sit in this machine upright and then it tilts you down and you have a thing around your waist that pulls your spine. I did that for a while, I’m just over 6’1″ so I’d have to grow a full inch to be over 6’2″ I would never do it but I also don’t want to shrink.”
“Classic Physique is just a battle to be taller essentially, to make your weight.”
Lastly, Bumstead commented on his lowest body fat percentage. He’s not certain but believes the range is between 4-5%.
“I haven’t [checked my body fat] no. I haven’t even tried to guess because everyone on the internet is like, ‘Oh!”
“If I had to guess I think it would I would be around four or five percent if I had to be conservative,” said Bumstead. “Yeah, a little bit. My structure would kind of make up for it [lack of conditioning and more fullness].”
Bumstead has been open with fans ahead of his anticipated title defense at 2023 Olympia. In preparation for the event, Bumstead has shared diets and has even gone into detail about common morning routines he utilizes in the off-season versus contest prep.
Given his impact on the industry, many are curious about which exercises Bumstead uses to build his Olympia-caliber body. In a prior interview with Chris Williamson, Bumstead revealed the ten exercises he would utilize for the rest of his life if he had to. His list ignited discussions online, which prompted others to offer their top 10 lists, such as Jeff Cavaliere and Nick Walker.
In three months, Bumstead will aim to solidify himself as a five-time Classic Physique Olympia. Despite his commitment to the division, Bumstead continues to tease a possible move over to the Open class.
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Published: 28 July, 2023 | 12:41 AM EDT