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Stanimal Answers: Who Can Beat Chris Bumstead Or Big Ramy At Olympia?
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Stanimal weighs in on the prospective bodybuilders who can possibly defeat Chris Bumstead or Big Ramy in the near future.
Stanimal De Longeaux has the distinction of competing in the Classic Physique division and later moving into Mens Open. So during our latest conversation – we wanted to know his take and analysis on both the current Classic Physique and Men’s Open Olympia champions. Both Big Ramy and Chris Bumstead seem near unstoppable. Is there anyone in each division who stands a chance of taking down one of them in the near future? In our latest GI Exclusive, Stanimal shares his thoughts on who can defeat Chris Bumstead and Big Ramy at the Olympia.
Both Chris Bumstead and Big Ramy have one major thing in common. Not only are they both reigning Olympia champions, they both are held in high regard as nearly unstoppable compared to their competition. Will Bumstead and Ramy both be reigning Olympia champions for years to come?
We asked this very question to Stanimal in our latest video conversation. Having trained as both a Classic Physique and Men’s Open bodybuilder – he can bring in his direct insight as to who has the goods to take down Chris Bumstead or Big Ramy. Is there anyone who can challenge them in the immediate future? 2022? 2023? Or will it take years before someone can muster up the package to take them down?
The glory of sports is that nothing is impossible. Ronnie Coleman, for example, was seen as a non-threat and suddenly transformed over the course of one year. He then became Olympia champion and held onto it for a total of eight Sandows. Many consider Big Ramy and Chris Bumstead untouchable right now. But that doesn’t mean it’s 100% impossible for them to lose.
When it comes to Classic Physique, Stanimal believes the future will come in the form of the Brazilian athletes. He’s seen many rising stars coming from Brazil that, with a little time, can bring in some huge transformation when it comes to the top tier details. He wouldn’t be surprised if the first person to threaten or even take down Chris Bumstead will be from Brazil.
As for Big Ramy, Stanimal believes the most immediate threat is Hadi Choopan. Stanimal is confident that Choopan can be a Mr. Olympia champion. While his height and overall size might be a hurdle to overcome – his high placing shows just how talented and hard working (and genetically superior) he is in the Men’s Open. Small details can bump him up a few placings. He can see Choopan tilting the scales onto his side and taking down Ramy.
Big Ramy may have slipped slightly in 2021 compared to his 2020 first-time Olympia victory. But that may have been a fluke. If Ramy comes back better than last year and even better than his 2020 physique – Stanimal finds it hard to see anyone beating him in 2022 at least. Of course, like all sports. Anything is possible.
You can watch Stanimal’s full analysis on Chris Bumstead, Big Ramy, and who has the best chance of defeating them in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above.
Jay Cutler On Flex Lewis’ Olympia Status: ‘I Think He Definitely Deserves A Special Invitation’
Jay Cutler believes Flex Lewis has earned the right to compete at the Olympia.
Jay Cutler knows a thing or two about the Olympia competition. When he speaks on the subject, people listen and he recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding Flex Lewis‘ status for the 2022 show. Cutler believes that Flewis has earned the right to be given a special invitation come December.
There is still plenty of time for Lewis to gain qualification or receive an invitation. The conversation has sparked already and many do not understand why Lewis is not in just yet. Lewis has a lifetime invitation to compete at the Olympia but only in the 212 division, which he has won seven times in his career. He has since switched to Men’s Open.
Flex Lewis received a special invite to compete at the 2020 Olympia. He was forced to miss this show because of an injury that was not revealed. Lewis wanted to return in 2021 but personal issues kept him off the stage. Now, he will have to work his way back in 2022.
Jay Cutler, who is a four-time Olympia champion, weighed in on this topic during a recent episode of Cutler Cast. This is a podcast where Cutler discusses the recent topics in bodybuilding with guests. In this episode, he discussed Lewis’ current situation and how important it would be if he was able to compete this year.
“They gave him the invite two years ago. He couldn’t do it, he had health issues or whatever. I understand; he’s a seven-time 212, and we always talk about like, I hate saying Mr. Olympia because it’s confusing for people right? People say he’s a seven-time Mr. Olympia, but it’s totally different. He won his class, it’s a different class, it’s not the open Mr. Olympia. I think he definitely deserves a special invitation.”
Jay Cutler compared the current situation surrounding Flex Lewis to Kai Greene, who received many invitations over the years but has turned them all down. Cutler explains how this should be Lewis’ last invitation before he must earn the right by winning a show.
“I feel that if he does not compete this year, they should not give him another one. They gave one to Kai Greene for years and he just wouldn’t take it. If anyone deserves it, it’s him.”
The question remains, how would Flex Lewis fare after years away from the stage? Especially in Men’s Open. While it is still just February, Lewis has a chance to earn qualification to the Olympia and answer the question. Until then, he can still receive an invitation at some point.
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Nathan De Asha And Mohamed Shaaban To Miss Arnold Classic With Injuries
The roster for the Arnold Classic has taken another hit.
The 2022 Arnold Classic is less than four weeks away and the roster has taken another hit. Nathan De Asha and Mohamed Shaaban have announced that they will miss the event with different injuries. Both bodybuilders took to Instagram to make their announcements on Monday.
The Arnold Classic is scheduled for March 3-6 in Columbus, OH. The event will return to the beginning of the year after being pushed to September in 2021 due to the pandemic. After preparing for the competition, De Asha and Shaaban become the second and third athletes to with draw.
Rafael Brandão made the decision to pull his name out of the Arnold Classic two weeks ago. The field began with 14 competitors and it is now down to 11 as the competition creeps closer.
Nathan De Asha
Nathan De Asha is coming off a strong showing during the 2021 season. This includes three shows and a victory during the Europa Pro Championships. He also finished the year with a win at the 2021 Yamamoto Cup. Heading into 2022, there was plenty of hype surrounding De Asha but that has been put on hold.
De Asha announced that he has suffered a torn bicep and will be forced to miss the Arnold Classic.
“About two-weeks ago I was doing a shoot in the gym. Trained biceps and felt a small pull, and thought, ‘ooh that feels a little bit funny’. A little bit strange. Went with my friends and my family to a center, and then it pulled again, and it just felt a little bit sore, a little bit hard. So, I phoned the doctor, and went to see the doctor on Monday or it was Wednesday. It wasn’t really bruised or nothing, he said to me I had a small tear in the bicep.”
Mohamed Shaaban
Shortly after De Asha, Mohamed Shaaban shared a social media post explaining his current situation. He is suffering from bulging discs in his back that can become herniated if not properly treated. Because of this, Shaaban must pause training and will be unable to compete at the Arnold Classic.
Shaaban believes that this will be fixed and he can return to the stage. In 2021, Shaaban competed four times, including two consecutive second-place finishes. He won silver at the California Pro and Puerto Rico Pro. Shaaban finished his year with a 10th place finish at the Olympia.
“There’s been a few post out there and people messaging me about the Arnold classic ohio.
It’s with deep sadness that I have to inform everyone that I will not be able to compete in the Arnold 2022.
I’ve attached my MRI results, along with my doctors notes/video explaining my results for those that do not understand.
This has been a pain that I’ve dealt with since before the Olympia of last year. I tried my best to push through, but after several doctor visits in Egypt and California, my doctors believes that it is best I sit this out and fully recover or else I won’t able to compete in the future.”
Mohamed Shaaban shared information from his doctor and MRI results. It explained that he has straightening of the cervical spine lordosis along with disc disease in the cervical spine. This is especially hitting the C4-C5 to C6-C7 region.
2022 Arnold Classic Lineup
William Bonac (Netherlands)
Maxx Charles (United States)
Brandon Curry (United States)
Samson Dauda (United Kingdom)
Regan Grimes (Canada)
Steve Kuclo (United States)
Cedric McMillan (United States)
Fabio Giga Rezende (Brazil)
Justin Rodriguez (United States)
Brett Wilkin (United States)
Akim Williams (United States)
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Did Danial Zamani Just Break The Raw Bench Press World Record?!
Did Danial Zamani break the bench press world record?
Danial Zamani may have just broke the raw bench press world record. The Iranian strongman and powerlifting is taking the strength game by storm. His strength is truly incredible to say the least and his latest feat may have just made him the new bench press king. Or has it?
The current bench press kingpin Julius Maddox currently holds the official raw bench press world record. The current official record stands at 782lbs (355kg), a truly impressive number indeed. But it appears that Danial Zamani may have just eclipsed that number…in training.
Unofficial World Record?
In a recent training session Danial Zamani crushed the raw bench press. The Iranian powerhouse put up some insane numbers in the gym. Zamani pushed 360kg or 793lbs in training.
Here we go.. 360 kg bench press Heaviest bench press ever in History ???
I feel power of God in my veins. I could feel my coach Babak Ghazbani knowledge and all of your positive energy and Gods blessing when I was under the pressure of Bar loaded with heaviest weight ever on my arms.
I want to thank first of all my coach Babak Ghazbani @babak_ghazbani who is guiding me since last 10 years in my sport life, I owe him alot and all my seniors and pro athletes world-wide who support me and motivated me to reach my goal. My first target was 360 kg which is few kg more than current world record and my second target is breaking 800 lbs mark which I am going to attempt in 20 days. I can not promise to break 800 lbs record for now due to having pain in my shoulder but I try my best and will attempt it definitely. Either i break the 800 lbs number or not, I am going to post the video for all my fans.
I am Danial Zamani , memeber of powerlifting family specialized in bench press and I am thankful to each and everyone of you who helped me with positive energy to achieve my biggest goal in life.
Will It Count?
This is definitely an incredible feat of strength. The issue however is that the bench press wasn’t conducted during a meet. Julius Maddox was able to break the world record in an official meet. Danial Zamani pulled off the feat during a training session. That said the numbers don’t lie. Zamani lifted more than the official record by 11lbs. That’s a fact that can’t be denied.
What do you think of Danial Zamani breaking the bench press world record unofficially?
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Natural Bodybuilder Christian Schneider Dishes Out How Much Muscle You Can Build Naturally
Men’s Bodybuilding Natural Olympia competitor Christian Schneider details how much muscle mass you can build each year naturally.
Many lifters want to know: how much muscle mass can you gain? Whether you’re new to lifting or an advanced lifter, it will determine how much muscle you can build each year. Also, the genetics you innately have will play a role in the amount of muscle you’ll be capable of growing too. Then, of course, your diet and training regimen are also critical factors. However, according to a Natural Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding competitor, Christian Schneider, there is a timeline for the amount of muscle mass you can expect to gain each year as a weightlifter. In an Instagram (IG) post on Jan 28, 2022, Schneider claimed:
“As a newcomer to training, you can still build muscles quickly and so it is quite possible to gain 9-12 kg in the first year [sic]
In the second year the whole thing is halved and you build up a little slower and less [sic] The following year you can still expect a good increase of 2-3 kg
From the 4th and 5th year it will usually only be 300-800g per year. That doesn’t sound like much, but after 10 years that’s a good 5 kg of pure muscle mass [sic]”
In the IG post, Christian Schneider continued to say that he doesn’t believe in genetic potential. Although, he admits that genetics play a part in the amount of muscle you can build, along with dedication and discipline. Schneider said, “Continuity is the magic word and the key to success. Muscle building takes time and doesn’t happen overnight.” He also noted, “The longer you train, the less muscle mass you can build.”
You can see Schneider’s full IG post explaining in detail how long it takes to build muscle naturally below.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSD6DeDp8w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Who Is Christian Schneider?
Christian Schneider is a German natural bodybuilder who competes in the Men’s Bodybuilding division. He’s been a natural bodybuilding athlete for over ten years. Schneider started bodybuilding in 2004, and his first competition took place in 2008. At INBA PNBA’s 2021 Natural Olympia in the Men’s Bodybuilding division, he placed in the top ten coming in seventh.
Although he placed well at the most significant natural bodybuilding event – Natural Olympia – one of his favorite moments was at an INBA World Championships competition in Greece. He earned his pro card and celebrated with the German Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness (GNBF) team.
Schneider competes in natural bodybuilding because it’s his passion, and he wants to remain free from the side effects of doping and sustain his health through age. He’s also a coach who works with competitive athletes and the general population looking to get into shape.
Natural Bodybuilding
As a natural bodybuilder, your only option is to build muscle naturally. Supposing you want to maintain eligibility for natural bodybuilding competitions, of course. Natural bodybuilding leagues like the INBA PNBA protect their athletes from the harm of drugs. And they make competition fair by banning drugs from competition. All INBA PNBA athletes must adhere to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards (especially if contenders want to be considered for a multi-media contract with Iron Man Magazine).
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Tamara Walcott Announces World Record Deadlift Attempt After 650-Pound Lift
Tamara Walcott recently completed a lift that would set a new world record.
Tamara Walcott continues to show massive feats of strength during training sessions. This has continued recently as she prepares to hit the stage once again. While deadlifting, Walcott crushed a 295kg (650lb) lift, which is 14 pounds heavier than the official world record in the 90kg category, which she currently holds.
Walcott took to Instagram to share her recent lift and her future plans. There is no doubt that she has what it takes to build on her record and now she just has to do it on an official stage.
“Everyone counted me out in the beginning …. I was not the best but I worked the hardest… I use to be the kid that got picked last based on my looks then end up being a valuable asset!!! Count me out if you want I’m depositing it as fuel !!!!!”
“Stay tune as I work towards Breaking my own ATWR. FOR THE HEAVIEST WOMENS DEAD LIFT IN THE NEXT 8 days …. And just remember silence is d deafening don’t hate appreciate, give it your all and you CAN DO IT TOO JUST LIKE”
Tamara Walcott will compete at The Ghost Clash on Feb. 13. This is where she could load up the bar with the weight needed to set a new mark. This would break the record of 288.5kg (636lb), which she set during the 2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown.
During this event, Walcott completed a 265kg (584.2lb) squat and 165kg (363.8lb) bench press. This was before her record-setting deadlift. Combined, the total was 718.5kg (1,584lb), which was the second heaviest all-time.
Walcott burst onto the scene in 2018 when she competed in her first sanctioned event. Since then, she has made an appearance in seven shows and has six victories. It is unknown what the world record attempt will look like but Walcott will certainly set a new mark. She has a chance and the strength to become the first woman to complete a raw 300kg (661.4lb) deadlift.
Tamara Walcott has become one of the best powerlifters in the women’s division. If she is able to set a new deadlift mark, even reaching 300kg, she will only continue to build her legacy. There will be plenty of eyes on her and her lifts during The Ghost Clash.
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2022 Europe’s Strongest Man Lineup: Luke Stoltman Prepared To Defend Title
Luke Stoltman headlines an impressive lineup for the 2022 Europe’s Strongest Man.
The 2022 Europe’s Strongest Man competition is quickly approaching. The list of competitors has been released and Luke Stoltman leads the group as the reigning champion of the event.
This competition will take place on April 2 at First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. The full lineup has been released and it is full of well-known names from around the world.
2022 Europe’s Strongest Man Lineup
Kelvin De Ruiter
Graham Hicks
Konstantine Janashia
Mateusz Kieliszkowski
Pavlo Kordiyaka
Evgeny Markov
Eythor Melsted
Oleksii Novikov
Luke Richardson
Aivars Smaukstelis
Luke Stoltman
This is a stacked list of competitors with many having a chance at winning the title. Let’s take a closer look at some of the main athletes to watch.
2022 Europe’s Strongest Man Competitors To Watch
Luke Stoltman
When Luke Stoltman steps on stage, no matter the competition, he is a threat to win the event. He won the Europe’s Strongest Man competition in 2021 and was featured in other big events, such as the World’s Strongest Man and 2021 Giants Live World Open. Heading into the event, Stoltman has been training hard with his brother and reigning World’s Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman. He is the favorite to repeat during the event this year.
Oleksii Novikov
Oleksii Novikov was second to Stoltman at this competition a year ago. He won the 2020 World’s Strongest Man competition and remains an elite name in the sport. Before taking the stage in England, Novikov will have a chance to compete at the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic. This is where he can see where he measures up heading into Leeds.
Graham Hicks
Graham Hicks is an interesting name to keep an eye on. He has been in strongman for years now but has been dealing with a groin injury. Hicks was forced to withdraw from the Britain’s Strongest Man because of it. This is an injury that he has been dealing with for over a year now but has been able to train with it. Hicks won bronze at the 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man and will be a factor if he is at full strength.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski
Mateusz Kieliszkowski is no stranger to this competition and it will be his this straight since returning from an injury. He injured his tricep but was able to recover and compete at the WUS Dubai (2nd place) and Rogue Invitational (4th place). Now, he will have a chance to add the Europe’s Strongest Man title to his resume.
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Whitney Jones: Women’s Bodybuilding Is NOT A Beauty Pageant
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Whitney Jones talks about the temporary disappearance of Women’s Bodybuilding from the Olympia… and how femininity should not matter for the division.
Ever since the early days of Bev Francis in the Women’s Open Bodybuilding division, the debate about femininity in the division has raged on. Francis famously battled back and forth each year attempting to attain what the judges wanted. Did she need to lean out or get bigger? The expectations seemed to constantly change. This issue continued ultimately until the Olympia weekend decided to stop holding the Ms. Olympia competition. It returned in 2020 after a six year hiatus. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Fitness Olympia champion Whitney Jones explains how Women’s Bodybuilding should never be considered a beauty pageant.
Women’s Open Bodybuilding has a problem. Or at least, it had a problem for many decades. Perhaps even since its introduction into the sport. The problem seems two-fold, though both are related. The division can’t seem to get enough competitors (or audience) to engage. Secondly, there is a constant debate on the “femininity” of the physiques in the division.
During our conversation with Whitney Jones, we asked for her thoughts on female bodybuilding as a whole, and the six year forced hiatus that Women’s Open Bodybuilding took away from the Ms. Olympia. Whether it’s on or off the stage, it seems that physique expectations are different for women bodybuilders. There have been many pro bodybuilders who have outright stated that they are not interested in female bodybuilding at all. Why?
Whitney Jones isn’t surprised, but continues to believe that there is a bright future for the Women’s Open division and all female bodybuilding divisions. During our interview, she discusses how ever since she was young, she received comments for her muscular physique. Muscles are deemed “manly” and not something that women should push too far. While that mentality may be changing as culture becomes more “woke” – there are still many who believe that Women’s Open bodybuilding needs to maintain a femininity within the physiques presented on stage.
Whitney Jones doesn’t agree with this. In fact, she outright states that bodybuilding is not a beauty pageant – it’s a physique pageant. The female physiques on stage should be judged exactly even with the men physiques on stage. It’s not about how pretty a woman is. It’s about how perfectly sculpted a woman’s physique is.
Luckily, current Mr. Olympia owner Jake Wood seems to agree. Before owning the Mr. Olympia brand, he ensured that his Wings of Strength competitions always held Women’s Open bodybuilding – even during the six year hiatus away from Olympia weekend. Upon purchasing the Olympia brand, he immediately brought back Ms. Olympia.
Things are looking up for the division for the first time in nearly a decade. But the question remains, will the will of the people (particularly men) be more open minded about the division? Will they help bring a bigger audience and more support to a division that nearly died? That remains to be seen.
With more divisions than ever, women are able to choose which size they want. Much like Men’s Open – most people do not want to be a mass monster. So both Men’s Open and Women’s Open often contain the least number of active pro bodybuilders. For an already struggling division such as Women’s Open, this can create a harder uphill battle.
Whitney Jones isn’t worried – particularly because of the current (and two-time) Ms. Olympia champion Andrea Shaw. She is an excellent ambassador for the sport and truly showcases the excellence that can be achieved in the division. She also holds fantastic charisma. Perhaps this will inspire more to enter the division and excite audience members who have been sleeping on it the past decade.
You can watch Whitney Jones’ full comments on Women’s Open Bodybuilding and femininity in the sport in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Big Ramy Takes On Larry Wheels In Arm Wrestling Match
Two-time Olympia champion Big Ramy recently took down Larry Wheels in an arm wrestling match.
There are few things more entertaining than two behemoths putting on a show to determine who is stronger. That is what happened when Larry Wheels took on Big Ramy in an arm wrestling match recently. In the end, it was the two-time Mr. Olympia who came out on top.
Wheels shared the video to his Instagram page. The powerlifter has gained three million followers on the social media platform and they were recently given a treat with this competition.
Big Ramy and Larry Wheels have built two of the best physiques in the world and have done it in different ways. Big Ramy has spent his career building a massive physique to win titles on the bodybuilding stage. That is exactly what he has done after winning the 2020 and 2021 Olympia titles in Orlando. He will look to make it three in a row in December as the competition moves back to Las Vegas.
Wheels has dabbled in many areas over the course of his career. He has recently returned to powerlifting and setting some new personal records in the gym. His strength is only increasing despite his other paths.
In recent months, Wheels has tried his hand at arm wrestling. He began with two losses to Aleksandr “Schoolboy” Toproll before squaring off with Brandon Allen. Wheels took the early rounds of the match before Allen was able to take over. In this recent video against Big Ramy, it seems as though Wheels was overmatched from the start.
Big Ramy is seen looking comfortable from the early moments of the video and even cracks a smile. It did not look like he was applying full pressure early on. Wheels is struggling to take down Big Ramy and is later defeated when Big Ramy decides to turn it on.
It was interesting to see Big Ramy participate in something like this given the risk of injury. As a bodybuilder, he is on special diets and workout plans all year round in order to be ready for competition. Larry Wheels has been training as a powerlifter and keeps his strength at a high. At the time of the arm wrestling match, Big Ramy was around 340 pounds, which is his offseason weight. Wheels usually weighs around 245-300 pounds given his current goals.
Larry Wheels will continue to put on a show when he hits the gym while focusing on arm wrestling. If he continues to take on or train with athletes like Big Ramy, it will be must-see action.
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IFBB Pro Women’s Physique Bodybuilder Ashley Gearhart Has Passed Away
Image via Instagram @ash4fitness
Family have announced that Pro Bodybuilder Ashley Gearhart has passed away.
Ashley Gearhart, IFBB Pro Physique Bodybuilder, passed away on Saturday, January 29th, 2022. The news was announced by her sister in a Facebook post on January 31st. Gearhart had been competing in bodybuilding for nearly ten years and earned her pro card in 2018. At the time of this writing, the cause of death has not been revealed – though it was mentioned that she passed in her sleep.
Ashley Gearhart was a passionate competitor and loved by many in the industry. She was also the owner of Strength Inside Out – a fitness training and planning service whose goal was to help individuals not only reach physical fitness goals but also use fitness to help build stronger mental health and wellness.
Gearhart’s sister, Aubree Rhodes, announced the passing on her official Facebook page stating:
“I’ve been absolutely dreading sharing this terrible news! But my oldest sister Ashley passed away Saturday morning. We’ve been taking our time wrapping our heads around everything and hope everyone can respect we’re not wanting to talk at this time! Thank you to everyone who has shared their condolences for us. We just ask to keep our whole family in your prayers especially my niece and nephew!”
On February 2nd, 2022 – Gearhart’s sister published another post on Facebook that seemed to bring a few more details to light. Though she also admits that the family is still seeking further answers as to the cause of her passing:
“I’m so glad that my sister got to spend the last week with me and my family doing something she love to do(helping others)! She had the biggest heart, a smile that was so contagious, and just down to earth! We still don’t have all the answers we need/want but we know she was in no pain and because of that I feel at ease! We love and miss you so much already!! Thank you for loving us! We never doubted your love cuz you showed it!! Thank you god for the time you aloud us to have with her untill [SIC] we see you again sis”
We know very little about the details of Ashley Gearhart’s passing – but the news comes after a very tragic year for the sport of bodybuilding in 2021. Many fans and athletes in the sport have spoken out about improving support for athletes in pro and amateur bodybuilding leagues.
The entire team at Generation Iron would like to send condolences to friend and family of Ashley Gearhart during this difficult time. Not only was she a pro bodybuilder rising through the league in Women’s Physique. She was also a woman with family and friends who loved her dearly.
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