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PHOTOS: Nick Walker Looks Massive Guest Posing At The 2022 Pittsburgh Pro
Nick Walker impressed with a massive guest posing routine at the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro
Nick Walker showcased a phenomenal and massive offseason physique during his guest posing at the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro – which was held this weekend on May 7, 2022. Walker’s guest posing is notable after switching coaches and not competing at the 2022 Arnold Classic – despite expressing interest in appearing at the show. He is now training towards the 2022 Mr. Olympia.
The Pittsburgh Pro is known for its star studded guest posing routines. The competition is run by IFBB Pro and NPC president Jim Manion, making it one of the more exciting events of the season each year. Alongside Nick Walker, Brandon Curry, Hunter Labrada, and current Mr. Olympia champion Big Ramy also guest posed.
There has been much hype and anticipation for Nick Walker’s appearance at the 2022 Mr. Olympia after his 2021 Arnold Classic win. This is the first on stage appearance of 2022 and an early indicator of his offseason progress. Walker’s consistent social media photo updates have showcased an incredibly on-point physique – but this is the first time of the year he appeared under the hot lights of the stage.
You can watch the video of Nick Walker guest posing at the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro right here:
Nick Walker’s career has skyrocketed since 2020. At just 27 years old, Walker has sculpted a truly enormous and detailed physique. His win at the 2022 Arnold Classic cemented his iconic status – and many fans now hope to see him take aim at the Mr. Olympia throne. Walker placed fifth place a the 2021 Mr. Olympia. For a competitor still in his 20s, this is a phenomenal feat.
Nick Walker has often been compared to Olympia legend Dorian Yates in terms of his mass monster size and the shape of his physique. During a GI Exclusive interview in 2021, we discussed with Walker about the comparison and what his plans for the future hold. It’s clear that his vision has been on track thus far.
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With so much time ahead of him in his career, Nick Walker might just be the next phenom to take over the Olympia throne for years to come. He just needs to finalize the small details and take down the likes of legends such as Big Ramy and Brandon Curry. Time will soon tell how fast he can accomplish this feat.
Until then, make sure to stay tuned to the Generation Iron Fitness Network for more updates on Nick Walker and all other things bodybuilding, fitness, and strength sports.
PHOTOS: Brandon Curry Guest Posing At The 2022 Pittsburgh Pro
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Brandon Curry gives fans a first look preview of his physique since the 2022 Arnold Classic
Brandon Curry took the stage for an epic guest posing routine at the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro – which was held this past weekend on May 7, 2022. The posing routine gave fans their first on-stage look of Curry since his victory at the 2022 Arnold Classic. Curry posed alongside Nick Walker, Hunter Labrada, and current Mr. Olympia champion Big Ramy.
The Pittsburgh Pro is one of the more notable pro bodybuilding competitions of the year. This is due to the star studded guest posing routines that grace the stage in celebration of Jim Manion – president of the IFBB Pro and NPC league. Typically the biggest names in bodybuilding showcase their physiques on stage – including the current Mr. Olympia champion. This weekend was no different.
Most notable about Brandon Curry’s guest posing routine is that he would be showcasing his physique on the same night as Big Ramy. Ramy narrowly defeated Curry at the 2021 Mr. Olympia competition. So this is our first time seeing both Curry and Ramy on stage back to back. While they are both still in the off season – this gives fans a progress update on their training leading into the Olympia later this year.
You can see photos of Brandon Curry’s guest posing routine here:
Brandon Curry won the Mr. Olympia title in 2019 but has been since shut out by Big Ramy over the past two years. However, with each competition Curry has slowly but steadily improved. In fact, his 2021 Mr. Olympia appearance might have been his beast yet – but was unable to edge past Big Ramy’s massive size.
Earlier this year, Brandon Curry competed in the 2022 Arnold Classic – where he faced off against William Bonac. The two were neck and neck for the entire weekend. Many predicted the win would go to Bonac. Ultimately, Curry took the first place prize. Since then, he has been focusing on prepping for the Mr. Olympia later this year in December. Of course, with a pitstop appearance at the Pittsburgh Pro.
Brandon Curry is one of the top names in contention to defeat Big Ramy at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. His consistency of his physique leaves fans confident that he can still be a true threat – especially if he further improves by this winter.
With the Mr. Olympia still seven months away, a lot can change from this guest posing routine and the final product. Only time will tell if Brandon Curry will step up and overcome Big Ramy or not. And that’s not accounting for the rising tide of younger athletes turning heads such as Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada. It will certainly be an interesting and exciting season of bodybuilding as it continues to unfold.
Make sure to stay tuned to the Generation Iron Fitness Network for more updates on all things bodybuilding, fitness, and strength sports!
2022 Vancouver Island Showdown Scorecards
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UFC 274 Oliveira vs Gaethje, Namajunas vs Esparza 2 Results
UFC 274 will be must see TV!
This Saturday UFC 274 will feature intense bouts in the main and co-main event. Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira versus Justin Gaethje is sure to be a barn burner of a main event. Each man employs a pressure style and neither will back down from a firefight. The co-main event features strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in a rematch with former divisional queenpin Carla Esparza. Who wins at UFC 274? Let’s take a closer look.
Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje
The lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje is sure to produce fireworks. The two battle tested veterans will no doubt engage in a battle on the feet, for at least the beginning portions of the bout. Despite Gaethje calling Oliveira a coward and a quitter, the champion has a dog in him and a willingness to throw himself into the fire. Gaethje has a similar ability to throw caution to the wind and take the battle to his opponent.
With the most submissions in UFC history you would think Charles Oliveira would be a takedown artist. Instead it’s Oliveira’s striking ability that often forces his opponents to shoot for a takedown or force them to make a mistake to initiate a wrestling exchange of his own. Oliveira pushes the pace and has an aggressive style which often forces opponents on the back foot. Because he’s such a submission threat opponents often find themselves avoiding a ground battle with the jiujitsu wizard.
Justin Gaethje will no doubt embrace a toe to toe battle with the champion. Since Oliveira has a tendency to get a bit careless in the pocket, Gaethje will look to use wild exchanges as an opportunity to counter. Oliveira has a brilliant jab but often times leaves his head on the line leaving him open to overhands over the top. It also will leave him heavy on the front leg. Gaethje will take those opportunities to both chop on the champion’s lead leg and bomb over the top with a cross/overhand counter.
This will likely be a war of attrition and if Charles Oliveira feels the heat he’ll shoot for double under hooks or a single leg. Justin Gaethje will look to chop the legs out from the champion and go toe to toe to prove who is the real dog of the lightweight division. It will certainly be fun while it lasts.
Rose Namajunas vs Carla Esparza 2
This rematch has been years in the making. When Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza first stared at each other across the octagon it was under far different circumstances. Esparza was an eleven fight veteran with a strong wrestling pedigree, having fought high level opposition. Namajunas on the other hand was the young talented upstart who burst onto the scene with a ton of promise but only three fights into her career.
Both Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza fought through the Ultimate Fighter 20 tournament to see who would be crowned the inaugural strawweight champion. Both women tore through the competition and eventually met in the finals. But it would be Esparza who came out on top with a rear naked choke finish of Namajunas. Years later the two meet again this time with Namajunas as champion and Esparza as challenger.
Rose Namajunas has vastly improved since their first meeting, learning more patience and streamlining her striking style. Carla Esparza has improved herself but her style has remained mostly unchanged. Esparza wants to get her opponent down and rain down continuous blows. Namajunas would much rather pick her opponent’s apart with strikes opting to switch things up as needed.
If the match up stays on the feet expect a long night for Carla Esparza. Should things hit the ground Rose Namajunas has the skill to swim in deep waters, but it will be to her opponent’s benefit. While both women are well rounded this is still a striker versus grappler match up at the end of the day. The story of the fight will be about who can control the distance. Can Namajunas stay long and pick her opponent apart to set up a finish? Can Esparza crash through the distance into the clinch and smother the champion to the ground? We’ll have to wait and see.
Results
Carla Esparza defeats Rose Namajunas by split decision.
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2022 Florida Grand Prix Pro/Am Scorecards
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Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol Breakdown and Results (TBA)
Canelo Alvarez will go to battle against the WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.
Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol will be a very intriguing match up to behold. Both men are extremely talented boxers in the prime of their careers. Alvarez will be the lighter man moving up in weight to take on the talented Russian champion. Let’s take a quick look to see how these two match up.
Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez continues to hunt down more belts and build an insane legacy as he faces off against WBA (super) light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. It’s a truly intriguing match up that will see Alvarez test the limits of his abilities against a larger opponent.
The ever ambitious Mexican boxer has tremendous power in both hands. Canelo Alvarez is a born and bred pressure fighter who excels in the short and mid range. He’s an excellent counter puncher who can use contact blocks or slick head movement to defend against opponent’s punches, returning fire before his foes can return to their guard. Look for Alvarez to test Bivol’s body throughout the twelve round affair.
Dmitry Bivol
Where Canelo Alvarez is a master of multiple ranges, Dmitry Bivol is the quintessential outside boxer. He likes to collect data with the jab and move around the ring before launching himself into his patented jab-cross combination. The WBA light heavyweight champion will also be the taller and naturally bigger fighter and will likely use this to his advantage.
Expect Dmitry Bivol to utilize his jab and movement playing matador to Alvarez’s bull. He’ll have to do his best to stay off the ropes, keep Alvarez guessing with feints, and keep the Mexican superstar at the end of his reach. It will be no easy task, but Bivol does have the kind of game that could give Canelo Alvarez plenty of trouble.
Results
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2022 Pittsburgh Pro Friday Scorecards
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2022 Pittsburgh Pro Results
Here are the full results from the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro!
The 2022 Pittsburgh Pro took place over the course of two days over the weekend with many events happening throughout. There were a total of six divisions present at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel. In the end, Alexander Westermeier and Natalia Abraham Coelho highlighted the event by picking up victories in their respective divisions.
The Pittsburgh Pro was the host of many guest posers featuring some of the top talents in the world. This includes reigning two-time Olympia champion Big Ramy, Brandon Curry, Nick Walker, and Hunter Labrada. There was also a special appearance from three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead.
Coelho will return to the Olympia for the fifth consecutive year in Women’s Physique. She finished as the runner-up in 2021 for the second time in her career. Coelho also has two third-place finishes. She has solidified her spot as one of the top competitors in this division.
Westermeier made an impact right away in Pittsburgh and rode this momentum to a Classic Physique title. He will now have a chance to test his luck against some of the other top competitors in the world. Shanice Abrams won Figure after an eighth place finish in Pittsburgh last year.
The results from the show are spread out over Friday and Saturday night. Checkout which divisions have named winners and the official score cards below!
2022 Pittsburgh Pro: All Division Winners
Classic Physique: Alexander Westermeier
Men’s Physique:
Women’s Physique: Natalia Abraham Coelho
Bikini:
Figure: Shanice Abrams
Wellness:
2022 Pittsburgh Pro Breakdown
Classic Physique
First Place – Alexander Westermeier
Second Place – Camilo Diaz
Third Place – Neil Currey
Fourth Place – Daniel Costa
Fifth Place – Brandon Kidd
Women’s Physique
First Place – Natalia Abraham Coelho
Second Place – Justine Albert
Third Place – Marie-Solange Essoh
Fourth Place – Natalie Rae Wolfe
Fifth Place – Jessica Belt
Figure
First Place – Shanice Abrams
Second Place – Ericka M. Morgan
Third Place – LaToyia Farley
Fourth Place – Tereza Linhartova
Fifth Place – Maude Exantus
Men’s Physique
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Bikini
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2022 Pittsburgh Pro Official Score Cards
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Jonathan Tsui Profile & Stats
The biography, life, and accomplishments of Jonathan Tsui
Jonathan Tsui is an American International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Pro Men’s Physique Open and Masters athlete born on November 11, 1980. Tsui is a PNBA Hall of Fame Inductee and a PNBA Pro Men’s Physique Natural Olympia champion.
Below is a complete breakdown of Jon Tsui’s profile, stats, biography, training, and diet regimen.
Full Name: Jonathan Tsui
Weight
Height
Date Of Birth
n/a
5’7”
11/11/1980
Division
Era
Nationality
Men’s Physique – Open, Masters
2010
American
Jonathan Tsui’s Biography
On November 11, 1980, Jonathan Tsui was born in Connecticut. Jonathan Tsui played many sports growing up, including gymnastics, swimming, and track and field, and he started lifting weights as a sophomore in high school.
Jon Tsui served in the US Navy for six years. Tsui set out to never be fat/lazy after serving in the military. His friend showed him the ropes of training and nutrition and connected him to a guy that measured body fat. While getting his body fat tested, he was asked if he had ever considered bodybuilding. At the time, bodybuilding had never crossed Tsui’s mind.
Although, that conversation did plant a seed in Tsui’s head. He then found himself at a local NPC show. He Googled natural bodybuilding and discovered the INBA PNBA. Coincidentally, they had a local show coming up in a few weeks. Tsui prepared well and continued to compete after that.
In his first year of natural bodybuilding (2013), he was an amateur and won one show in the Men’s Bodybuilding Open category. The following year, he got sick, which shifted his focus to the Men’s Physique class upon recovering. And it was the Men’s Physique class Tsui dominated. In his first show, he earned his pro card and won his pro debut at Team USA. Since then, his career has flourished.
Competition History
2021 PNBA Ironman Magazine Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2020 PNBA Natural Olympia Men’s Pro Physique – 1st
2020 PNBA Mr. Team USA Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2020 PNBA Mr. Muscle Beach Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2019 PNBA Mr. Muscle Beach Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2018 PNBA Mr. Team USA Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2018 PNBA Mr. World Pro Men’s Physique –1st
2018 PNBA Mr. Natural Universe Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2018 PNBA Mr. International Battle Against Cancer Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2017 PNBA Mr. World Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2017 PNBA Mr. International Battle Against Cancer Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2016 PNBA Mr. World Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2015 PNBA Mr. Night of the Natural Champions Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2015 PNBA Mr. Team USA Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
2014 PNBA Mr. Team USA Pro Men’s Physique – 1st
Jon Tsui’s Training
Jon Tsui typically does a 5-day split workout routine. Although, this season, he’s been incorporating CrossFit. Adittely, he’s just doing it to give him time to workout with his girlfriend – he’s not trying to break any personal recoreds. But he’s curious to see what it will do to his physique.
Below is what a 5-day split routine looks like for Tsui.
Monday – Chest
Tuesday – Biceps and Triceps
EZ Bar Curl: 5 sets x 10 reps
Smith Machine/Squat Rack Drag Curl: 5 sets x 10 reps
Wide Grip Barbell Curl: 5 sets x 10 reps
Machine Curl: 5 sets x 10 reps
Hammer Curl: 3-5 sets x 10 reps
Cable Rope Tricep Extension Standing/Bent-Over: 5 sets x 10 reps
Rever Grip Extension With “W” Bar: 5 sets x 10 reps
Wednesday – Back
Bent Over Row: 5 sets x 10 reps
Rack Pull: 5 sets x 10 reps
Cose Grip Row/Landmine Row: 5 sets x 10 reps
Lat Pulldown Standard Width/Close Grip: 5 sets x 10 reps
Isolateral Pulldown Plate Loaded/Cable: 5 sets x 10 reps
Thursday – Shoulders
Friday – Legs
Back/Belt Squat: 6-8 sets x 3-10 reps, drop set
Hack Squat/Leg Press: 5 sets x 10 reps
Hack/Squat/Leg Press Narrow Stance: sets of 10 reps – unload one plate each set, 20 reps last set with plates left on sled
Lunge/Jefferson Deadlift: 5 sets x 10 reps
Seated Leg Curl: 5 sets x 10 reps
Leg Extension: 5 sets x 10 reps
Lying Leg Curl: 5 sets x 10 reps
Saturday – Surfing/Outdoor activity
Favorite Exercises
When it comes to Jonathan Tsui’s favorite exercises, he stated:
“Can’t ever go wrong with bench, hahaha…even though they’re not always a part of my normal routine: Arnold presses, Jefferson deadlifts, hyperextensions.”
Jonathan Tsui’s Nutrition
In regards to nutrition, Jonathan Tsui said:
“Off-season, I definitely don’t count calories or measure out my foods…I actually have a tendency of not eating enough…but I will enjoy my holidays and social events…certainly more fat, carb, and alcohol calories.
In-season, I simplify everything down to two basic meals that I alternate through the day, while also carb cycling. It basically looks like a shake for meals 1, 3, 5 (breakfast, post-job/pre-workout, and before bed). Meals 2, 4 are real food, whole grain + lean protein meals.”
Supplements
Below are the supplements Jonathan Tsui regularly takes.
Gains in Bulk (GIB) 100/CutCake
CLA
Glutamine
Creatine
TestGain
Argi-Pump
VitaminC
Crea-Nitric
Bang Energy
Personal Life
Jon Tsiu loves his day job and uses his military experience to support active-duty troops. Besides his passion for the gym, he spends quality time with his girlfriend, watches movies/TV shows, and has two cats. Tsui likes surfing, scuba diving, fishing, photography, firearms, and wood/metal fabrication. In addition, he’s active in a few veteran non-profits – Force Blue and One More Wave.
Ronnie Coleman Discusses Issues In Bodybuilding: ‘This Sport Is Not Worth Dying For’
Ronnie Coleman recently addressed the deaths in bodybuilding and reflected on an experience of his own.
Ronnie Coleman is one of the best bodybuilders to ever step on stage and his resume backs it up. Coleman is an eight-time Olympia champion, which is tied for the most all-time with Lee Haney. To this day, Coleman remains an influential voice in bodybuilding because of his knowledge of the sport. Coleman recently discussed the recent deaths in bodybuilding and reflected on an experience of his own.
Coleman joined Bradley Martyn to discuss the recent happenings around bodybuilding. Unfortunately, there has been a string of deaths that has hit the world hard. Shawn Rhoden and George Peterson passed away last year. Recently, Cedric McMillan suddenly died and this shifted conversations further toward the health concerns in bodybuilding.
Ronnie Coleman knows a thing or two about preparing for shows and what it takes to be the best in the world. During his time, there was not this many deaths and it is because there used to be testing for substances such as diuretics.
“It’s kind of hard, you know when I was coming up, we had one guy die and they started drug testing every show. He died of diuretics of course, you know. So they started drug testing for diuretics every show, and nobody died or nothing, until they stopped. I’ll never forget when they stopped. He died in 1996 I think. (Mohammed) Benaziza, he died on the European Tour. I know I wasn’t there, I wasn’t Mr. Olympia back then. They drug tested every single show after that in the IFBB.”
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Following this death, Ronnie Coleman explained that the IFBB began testing doe diuretics and there were not many deaths in the sport. This changed once Jay Cutler threatened to sue the league after testing positive. Coleman explained that Cutler got testing outlawed.
“When Jay failed the test, they, because Jay told them he was going to sue them. They was like, okay, well we won’t keep testing, and you get the chance to keep your prize money too. We will just do away with the testing. Jay changed that. They didn’t test no more after that.”
Ronnie Coleman and the 2001 Olympia
Ronnie Coleman knows the dangers of diuretics firsthand and it was at its worst in 2001. This is the season Coleman became the first competitor to win the Arnold Classic and Olympia in the same year. Despite his success, the Olympia victory almost didn’t happen.
Coleman reflects on waking up the morning of the Olympia competition feeling extremely dehydrated and wanting to go to the hospital.
“When you start dying, this sport is not worth dying for. Ronnie laughs. Not at all. I remember back in 2001, I’ll never forget it like it was yesterday. I woke up the morning of the Olympia and I felt awful. I was totally dehydrated, you know, you have to be kind of a little dehydrated to get up there on stage,” Coleman explained.
But this morning, I felt awful, I felt real bad. I was to the point where I felt like I was kind of dying. It scared the living hell out of me. I called my nutritionist, and said hey, dude I feel awful. Forget this show, I’m going to the hospital. I’m not going to die for this sport. I’m going to the hospital.”
Ronnie Coleman was able to hydrate enough to get on stage and defeated Cutler to keep his Olympia streak going. This opened Coleman’s eyes and he did not want to have this problem again moving forward.
Many have discussed how to improve the health of bodybuilding. Since McMillan passed away, competitors and powerlifters have been going to get checked out to make sure their health is in a good position. This is a growing problem and it will be interesting to see how it is handled moving forward.
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