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Flex Lewis Reunites With Neil Hill Who Vows He Will Bring Something Special
Flex Lewis and coach Neil Hill vow to bring something special to the stage in 2022.
It appears that Flex Lewis and his coach Neil Hill are back together and looking to bring something special to the stage in his return. The former 212 champ is looking to make his case for Mr. Olympia.
The Open Bodybuilding division has been getting much more interesting these days. Not only is the division getting some new young blood to compete, it’s also drawing the attention of champions from other divisions. While Shaun Clarida has declared his intentions to move to compete in the Men’s Open division, another former 212 kingpin had made it clear he wanted to make the step up to the bigger category.
James “Flex” Lewis was angling to compete at the 2020 Olympia in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding. Unfortunately Flex Lewis was injured ahead of the show. Further complications led to the former 212 champion missing the 2021 show as well.
It’s clear that Flex Lewis already had the goods to become a top contender in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding division. But without being able to step on stage to prove that point, the notion still lingers. While 2021 may have been a bust for Flex Lewis, 2022 could prove to be much more promising.
Bringing Something New
After being away from his coach Neil “Yoda” Hill for several months it appears that Flex Lewis is ready to get back on the horse. The former 212 champ posted the below on social media featuring coach Hill.
After several months of separation we are back with Chest day @the_dragons_lair so happy to train again with Coach @neil_yoda_hill1 excited for all that’s to come.
In the video the famed coach stated that Flex Lewis would be bringing something special to the stage in 2022. With that said, Lewis has been unable to make good on his promise to compete in the Men’s Open division for years now. At this point it’s possible that Shaun Clarida could beat Lewis to the punch in being the first 212 champion to become a legit contender in the Open. But coach Neil Hill has all but confirmed that Flex Lewis is definitely itching to come back in 2022.
“There’s been a lot of challenges over the last three years since Flex Lewis has been on stage,” said Hill. “I know there’s a lot of excitement and anticipation, and people keep asking ‘When is Flex Lewis back on stage?’ … Like everything in life, you have to look at longevity and you also need to prioritize what’s more important. There’s been a lot of things taking place in Flex’s life… we are officially back in official off-season training. So our eyes are firmly on the prize.”
You can see the full video of their training together here.
Do you think Flex Lewis can become Mr. Olympia in 2022?
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News and Editorial Writer at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.
Wheelchair Bodybuilding now included in the Olympia Qualification System
Wheelchair Bodybuilding now included in the Olympia Qualification System | IFBB PRO
Nick Walker Reveals Strategy for His Future
Nick Walker is taking a new approach to his preparation.
It appears that Nick Walker has a plan. No longer will he be focused on packing muscle on to his frame. Instead Walker had chosen a much different route. He already has all he needs from muscularity standpoint. Instead Walker is looking to attack his most glaring weakness: his midsection.
The 2021 Olympia saw Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay once again cemented himself as champion. But the reigning king had his fair share of top contenders to deal with. One of those athletes was none other than Nick Walker.
Nick Walker has had quite the 2021. Not only did he qualify for the Olympia with his standout performance at the NY Pro, Walker was also bet big on himself for his following feat. The young upstart decided to compete at the 2021 Arnold Classic, for the prestige of course, but likely also in hopes of limiting the contenders at the Olympia. Walker proved in just two shows that he was a force to be reckoned with in the ranks of the Open Bodybuilding division.
But despite acquiring himself and taking fifth place at the Olympia, Nick Walker wasn’t satisfied with his showing. Where he hopes of conquering the competition, he instead found himself falling short. It appears that Walker’s weak point, his midsection, held him back from success.
When faced with having to to return to the drawing board, so many bodybuilders consider growing more muscle above all else. If one thing is clear about Nick Walker it’s that he has more than enough muscle. No instead Walker has chosen to focus on making improvements to his weakest area. A recent post revealed where his mind his at right now.
Keeping it tight for as long as I can lol.
This line suggests that Nick Walker isn’t focusing on building nor muscle but instead maintaining a strict diet. By doing so that means more opportunity to shrink his midsection while also holding on to his muscle.
The young bodybuilder had only turned pro the previous year, yet he’s already established himself as a threat to the top five in the world. Nick Walker is without a doubt a bodybuilder to keep an eye on in the coming years.
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IFBB And NPC Shows Being Rescheduled In Ireland Due To COVID-19 Restrictions
Bodybuilding shows in Ireland will be rescheduled due to COVID restrictions.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the sport of bodybuilding for a year and a half now. It has not stopped and seems like there is not much of an end in sight. While the sport has been able to see the biggest events happen, there are still some issues — especially regarding travel. Because of this, Musclecontest Ireland has been forced to make a move.
Brian Bullman posted a video on Instagram explaining some changes that will be happening. This includes contests being rescheduled to 2022 because of issues with travel. The Musclecontest Ireland was originally scheduled for Dec. 4 and will be moved to May 2022. The video can be seen on Musclecontest Ireland’s Instagram page.
“To all Irish and International NPC and IFBB pro athletes, it is with a heavy heart that we bring you this news. Due to the ever changing COVID regulations for both entering and leaving Ireland it has becoming increasingly more difficult to host an event of the magnitude that Musclecontest Ireland has.
In order to facilitate you, the athletes, with the best possible experience it has been decided that the 2021 Event will be pushed to May 2022 where we will be able to give you the experience and opportunities to compete at the highest levels that you’ve become accustomed to with Musclecontest International, the NPC Worldwide and the IFBB Professional League.”
This is something that has caused issues with some competitors getting into the United States for competition. William Bonac was unable to defend his title at the Arnold Classic and Nathan De Asha had some difficulties heading into the Olympia as well.
It is clear that this is something that has caused plenty of change already and there is even more upcoming out of Ireland.
“2022 will be bigger and better than ever, more sponsors, more events such and strongman, powerlfiting, Strict Curl, arm wrestling, martial arts and more.
We hope to see you all in 2022, bigger and better than ever.
Your Brothers in IronBrian BullmanTamer & Terrick El Guindy
Please continue to support those companies supporting Irish Bodybuilding, Musclecontest International, the NPC and IFBB Pro League”
Bullman is a former champion bodybuilder from Limerick, Ireland. Bullman has won seven championships in his home country and has continued to be an influential name in the sport. He has spent the better part of three decades within the sport, both as a competitor and a judge.
In the video, Bullman vows that 2022 will be a year full of even more excitement. This includes sponsors and business off stage along with events and powerlifting on stage. This is a move to keep competitors safe and make the process less strenuous moving forward.
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Patrick Moore Reveals The Game-Changing Advice He Received From Phil Heath
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Phil Heath gave Patrick Moore some powerful advice that may have affected Patrick Moore’s decision to sit out of the 2022 season.
Patrick Moore is a pro bodybuilder that has gained a lot of attention and hype over the past few years. So it came as somewhat of a shock when Moore announced he would not compete in 2022 and focus on growing and improving his physique. During our conversation with Moore right before the Olympia 2021, he revealed some key advice he received from Phil Heath. Looking back, that advice might play into Moore’s 2022 decision. In our latest GI Exclusive, Patrick Moore details the valuable advice he received from seven time Olympia champion Phil Heath.
Patrick Moore considers himself lucky to call Phil Heath a friend. They exchange texts and talk somewhat regularly. That’s a powerful friend to have in the bodybuilding world. Moore is able to pick the mind of one of the greatest Olympia champions in the history of the sport. During our conversation with Moore, we asked him about that friendship and if it’s provided insight into his own training and contest prep.
Patrick Moore reveals that he, in fact, trained with Phil Heath not too long before the Olympia 2021. During that training session, Moore also received sage advice from Heath. Our conversation took place before the Olympia and well before his announcement to not compete in 2022. But looking back at our discussion and the details of Heath’s advice – it seems that perhaps he had some strong influence on Moore’s recent decision to focus on growth and not compete next year.
During our interview, Patrick Moore explains that Phil Heath strongly urged Moore not to compete in the Olympia 2021. This ultimately didn’t happen. While Moore has not publicly confirmed this – it seems a combination of his recent Olympia experience and his conversation with Phil Heath ultimately led to his new direction going into the 2022 season.
“The biggest thing that he told me was in line kind of what I wanted to do already. He told me to take my time,” Patrick Moore stated in our interview. He continued:
“And he actually advised me to entertain the idea of sitting out of this Olympia. Which I 100% understand because he was saying, ‘Man, I want you to be successful. I want you to crack the top spots…’ He told me, ‘If you want to be the best you’re really going to have to go to another level with your dedication.”
Patrick Moore goes on to explain that Phil Heath went into more detail about exactly how Moore could improve to get to the next level. Moore was lucky enough to have Heath sit down and go over every aspect of living the life of a pro bodybuilder. While Moore did not reveal the exact secrets, he made it clear that Phil Heath broke down exact areas where Moore needed to improve – not only his tactics but his dedication.
While this might sound like a slight on Patrick Moore’s passion, the reality was far from it. Moore admits that he is extremely passionate and dedicated to the sport. In fact, speaking with Heath opened up his eyes to just how far beyond greatness a competitor needs to be in order to become the absolute best in the world. Heath shared advice on not only how to win one Olympia – but to be a consistent champion for years to come.
The hard part, of course, is taking that concept and turning it into reality. Patrick Moore ultimately decided to compete at the Olympia 2021. Now, shortly after that competition, his announcement of staying off stage for 2022 seems to be a direct reaction to Phil Heath’s advice. He’s taking a long needed break. Not from bodybuilding but from the stage. So he can dig deep and focus on upgrading to the next level.
With Patrick Moore already an impressive bodybuilder and now with Phil Heath’s occasional advice in his corner – we believe that it’s very possible we see an even further transformed Moore in 2023 and beyond.
You can watch Patrick Moore go into full detail about Phil Heath’s advice in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Nathan De Asha Provides Physique Update 3 Days Out Of Prague Pro
Nathan de Asha is looking insane just three days away from the Prague Pro.
Nathan de Asha has been on a roll lately and he is looking to continue that trend during the 2021 EVLS Prague Pro. De Asha will be one of the top competitors on stage in the Czech Republic and he has been showing plenty on social media. His most recent physique update came on Wednesday via Instagram.
De Asha posted a recent video of a posing routine just three days out of the Prague Pro. In his caption, he explains that conditions have not been ideal leading up to the show but he still looks like he is in top shape.
“70% loading.SEASON FINALE!!After 3 days of shit sleep. On my feet all day at expo. N minimal food. We still coming. ??praying for 10.”
Nathan De Asha did not compete in this year’s Olympia because of travel issues but has been performing well since. He recently appeared on stage during the 2021 Yamamoto Pro, where he took home gold in Men’s Open. He has also claimed victories in the 2021 Arnold Classic UK and 2021 Europa Pro, which took place back in August.
The Prague Pro is an event that De Asha knows well. He has two previous appearances in the competition and has performed well. In 2017, De Asha finished fourth and earned a second-place finish one year later.
De Asha has showed plenty of workouts leading up to the event as he prepares to take on some other top competitors. This begins with Regan Grimes. After a victory at the 2021 KO Pro Egypt, Grimes earned his qualification to the 2022 Olympia but felt the need to get back on stage to see how he stacks up.
Roelly Winklaar is also scheduled to appear in the Czech Republic. Winklaar finished second to De Asha during the Europa Pro. Samson Dauda will also return to the stage after an appearance in the Egypt Pro while Rafael Brandao makes his return to action.
Nathan de Asha has run into some legal trouble over the years but he has been able to maintain an elite physique and win some competitions. This is a chance for De Asha to continue to shine and earn qualification to next year’s Olympia.
Since he was unable to compete this year, it is important for De Asha to get back on stage at the biggest competition of the year. By the looks of his recent update, it seems as though De Asha is ready to put on a show during the Prague Pro.
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5 Things To Look For In An Online Coach
Finding an online coach is important and these five aspects are important.
Online coaching is all the craze nowadays. It seems like everywhere you turn, another trainer offers online coaching. Bodybuilders are also online coaches. People who’ve never trained a soul in person are so called online coaches.
Heck, even the fitness enthusiast who started lifting last week has online coach in his Instagram bio.
Your options are limitless as the consumer and because online coaches are competing with the internet of online coaches, it’s hard to distinguish between the solid ones and the ones out to make a quick buck in the name of fitness.
Unfortunately, most online coaches are awful, unhelpful, and inexperienced. I wouldn’t panic though. Being in this space for years, I’ve met and have worked with many exceptional online coaches.
They are so valuable, can utterly change your life/physique, educate you better than a textbook, and generally cost far less than in person personal training. You get all the personal benefits of personal training without the price tag of it. Well, at least that’s how it should be.
But here are 5 key things to search for before ever hiring an online coach.
1. Responsiveness
In the world of celebrity fitness and fitness influencers, people are getting comfortable making money as their follower count ticks up. They appear fit, caring, and down to Earth on a screen, but they have an overflowing inbox of client emails they’re ignoring
You wouldn’t believe the stories I hear of some of the biggest names and nicest personal in the fitness industry who are poor responders.
They have money and followers. They don’t care about you as much as it may initially appear. In most circumstances, you need to get crystal clear on the level of responsiveness you’re getting yourself into.
The coach you hire needs to be clear on this and provide a reasonable response time. A 24-hour response window is generally good. Most coaches should offer this at least during the work week.
If online coaches are vague about response times, they’re probably not very good at it. Online coaching is cheaper than personal training, but it’s still a hefty price to invest hundreds per month.
If you can’t get a same day response most days, you have an online coach who’s managing way too many clients and overcharging you for C level service.
2. Level of Support
Speaking of response times, you should also look at their level of support. There’s no right or wrong thing to look for, but know that bigger names generally provide less support.
I’ve heard stories of people paying big named fitness gurus massive bucks to be told they can only send 2 emails per month. Some coaches don’t do formal check ins, so you’re forced to reach out for accountability.
The first few interactions with an online coach shows how invested they are in the coaching relationship. If you’re pouring your heart out to your coach and they respond with one or two quick sentences, they either don’t care or lack the communications skills to actually coach.
This is why the level of support and care they provide generally far outweighs a person’s experience or credentials. Most coaches and even clients know what to do, but the mark of a great coach is one who knows how to communicate that to you and empower you to take action.
So look for their systems. Ask what level of communication is available and see how far they’re willing to go to help you. This is not asking for too much. You have options.
There will always be a coach who’s willing to go the extra mile. Personally, I offer my clients unlimited messaging and email contact w/ a 24 hour response time on top of a formal check ins and phone consults should they need it.
I also provide technique feedback, video feedback, and constantly send them resources along with checking in with them when I don’t hear from them.
It sounds like I’m on some high horse, but I will go as far to say that I’m sure there are coaches out there who will go further then me. The takeaway is to be crystal on the level of support you need. Don’t settle for a coach who doesn’t come close to meeting that.
3. Testimonials
Good coaches have testimonials. They don’t always flaunt it around, but you’re more than welcome to ask for them. Ask for testimonials, user reviews, before/afters, and even ask why some clients didn’t see progress.
In fact, if a coach says they’ve never had anyone not made progress, they’re lying out of their booty.
They should be transparent about their client history. Ask yourself the following about them:
Have they helped many people who have similar goals as you?
Have they helped similar demographics as yourself?
Is the way they help people what you’re looking for?
A coach with testimonials is generally a green flag. People should love working with them. If you don’t feel sold from their testimonials, it’s probably not going to be a good match.
4. Personalization
The beauty of one on one help is the personalization. We can all read about general advice on the internet. It doesn’t cost us any money and not much time to read that we should lift harder and eat better.
However, a good coach will tailor general advice towards you, your lifestyle, and preferences. In the greedy world of online coaching, it’s deeply common for popular coaches to take on hundreds of clients and give them all cookie cutter programs.
In fact, it’s also common for many coaches to hire other coaches to do their work for them. You have to be entirely sure the coach you’re signing up for is who you’re actually communicating with and that they’re personalizing the plan towards you.
Good coaches make it an effort to make this known. They listen to what you need and value the relationship over the dollars.
It should be well communicated what you’re working on, and what you need to do each week to improve. No two bodies are the same. No two lifestyles are the same and thus, no two coaching programs or approaches should be identical. Search meticulously for personalization.
5. Experience
How much a coach cares and will work for you closely one on one is monumental. That being said, there is undoubtedly something to be said about experience. The most successful companies in the world don’t hire people based on intention, potential, and good will alone.
You shouldn’t hire a coach based solely on that either. There are many people passionate about helping others and will work deeply hard for you, but if they’re incompetent or inexperienced, it doesn’t matter.
So ask for their coaching history. Here are some important things to ask:
Have you ever trained people in person?
How long have you been coaching people online?
What is your coaching experience like?
Have you ever been coached yourself?
How do you continue to learn and educate yourself as a coach?
What are your formal credentials like?
Where does your coaching, training, and nutrition approaches come from?
How much do you keep up with new research?
Big red flags are coaches who don’t value research, further education, or hands on experience. Good coaches should also have relatively high experience working with a variety of clients along with clients similar to your demographic.
Vetting through their social media or the content they create tells you a lot about what they believe to be true. If they seem very extreme, married to specific approaches, or make absurd claims, they’re likely a bad coach.
So remember, you’re not only hiring for how nice a coach is or how well you connect with them. You’re also judging them on their expertise. That expertise can separate a bad coach from a good coach or a good coach from a great coach.
Ultimately, you’re not looking to make friends. Your true desire is get results.
Rob Kearney Appeared On “The Joe Rogan Experience” To Discuss Injury And Strongman
Rob Kearney provided his thoughts and some recent updates on one of the top podcasts.
The latest strongman to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience was Rob Kearney. The former Arnold Strongman Australia champion appeared on the top podcast to discuss a triceps injury he suffered during the World’s Ultimate Strongman “Feats of Strength” series. During the event, Kearney was attempting to break the American log lift record.
Kearney did some serious damage to his triceps and it was not fully revealed until it was time for him to have surgery to repair the injury. This led to the surgeons having to reconsider the steps they were going to take. The full interview can be found on the PowerfulJRE YouTube page.
“The MRI showed it was torn, but not to what extent. The doctor said it looked like a firecracker had gone off in my tendon,” Kearney explained.
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It was not an easy fix for Rob Kearney. It took 14 sutures to reassemble the tendon to be attached by four anchors that were drilled into the elbow. There are few things that can keep a strength athlete out of the gym. For Kearney, he took two weeks off but quickly returned to train his lower body. During this time, he had to endure serious rehab to gain full range of motion. During the taping of the podcast, Kearney was still unable to extend his arm fully.
Rob Kearney was able to successfully make his return to competition last weekend during the 2021 Rogue Invitational. He still did not have full range of motion but was able to finish sixth out of 10 competitors in Round Rock, TX. This performance showed that Kearney will return to full strength soon. Even without full range of motion, he was able to make an impact against some of the other top strongmen in the world.
Joe Rogan has sustained one of the top podcasts in the Internet for quite some time. During his tenure, Rogan has featured some elite competitors in both strongman and bodybuilding. Kearney joined the likes of Ronnie Coleman, Robert Oberst, and Mat Fraser as athletes who have appeared on the show.
It was good to see Rob Kearney back in competition and it will only get more exciting as he continues to get healthy. The next time he steps on stage could produce some better results than in Texas.
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The Anabolic Doc Answers: What Defines Actual Steroid Abuse In Bodybuilding?
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Use it, don’t abuse it: Where is the actual line drawn when it comes to steroid abuse in bodybuilding?
Steroid use has been a constant controversial issue in most professional sports – but the spotlight is particularly shined on bodybuilding throughout the decades. While not endorsed by any leagues – it’s widely considered common knowledge that the size of muscle seen in pro bodybuilding is impossible without the use of steroids. It’s also well documented that steroid abuse can lead to serious medical problems in the long term. But where is the line drawn between use and abuse? Is it possible for bodybuilders to use steroids safely? In our latest GI Exclusive interview, the Anabolic Doc attempts to break down the distinction between safe use of steroids and abuse of steroids in bodybuilding.
First thing’s first, recreational use of steroids for athletic enhancement is illegal in the United States and not endorsed by pro bodybuilding leagues. That doesn’t stop athletes from finding ways to use it. For many professional athletes (not just in bodybuilding), there is a choice that needs to be made. Is the athlete willing to take a potential health risk to achieve athletic greatness? If an athlete does indeed choose to go down the path of steroids – is it possible to still gain benefit and be safe? We asked Dr. Thomas O’Connor, aka the Anabolic Doc, this very question.
There is somewhat a limit on what the Anabolic Doc could say on this topic to avoid danger of losing his medical license. But he was able to touch upon the confusion behind the “use it, don’t abuse it” sentiment with steroid use. We’ve spoke to other experts who claim that bodybuilding steroid use is always abuse in order to achieve the physiques we see on stage. Is this true? Or can some bodybuilders gain benefit from steroids and PEDs safely?
The Anabolic Doc admits that low doses of certain steroids can be safe – but the doses are so low that they would barely help with athletic performance. At least, in the way that bodybuilders and many star athletes aim to achieve. The doctor also admits that the definition of abuse in bodybuilding is very confusion. A big part of that confusion comes from lack of research.
The truth is, as it currently exists right now, there is no clear answer on what is safe and what is not in recreational steroid use. Due to its illegal status in the United States, there have been limited studies on the real effects happening in sports where steroids are used regularly. While the Anabolic Doc cannot advocate for legalizing steroids – he does raise the question. Would legalizing steroids lead to a healthier society? Much like the slow legalization of marijuana, it may actually be better for society’s health to provide safe and legal access to these drugs.
Oregon, for example, has decriminalized all drugs ranging from marijuana all the way to heroine. It’s still in the early stages but it would be interesting to see if this has a negative or positive effect on the health of Oregon residents who use drugs. Theoretically, if steroids were made legal for use in sports, individuals could get safer access to drugs and safer access to medical help. It could actually lead to pro athletes being monitored, preventing serious health issues.
So where is the line drawn under the “use it, don’t abuse it” motto? The sad truth is that there is no line. Each individual is different and there is not enough research to safely prove these kinds of definitions. The Anabolic Doc sees medicine and views on drug use/abuse improving over the decades, however slowly, he is optimistic that these questions will one day have real answers. It will simply take time.
You can watch the Anabolic Doc go into full detail about the definition of steroid abuse in real world practices by watching our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
*DISCLAIMER: Generation Iron does not recommend or condone the use of steroids or other PEDs. The views and opinions expressed in this video are not that of Generation Iron.
Mohamed Shaaban Unhappy With Judging Following 2021 KO Pro Egypt
Mohamed Shaaban went off on judging following his second-place finish at the 2021 KO Pro Egypt.
The 2021 KO Pro was one of the biggest post-Olympia shows to date and saw plenty of top competitors take the stage. Mohamed Shaaban was one of the athletes to watch and put on a great performance finishing second behind Regan Grimes. This was an outcome that Shaaban was not happy with and he did not hide his feelings.
Shaaban was critical of the judging following the event. This is not the first time that an athlete or trainer spoke out on judging in recent years. Shaaban’s comments came after an event he feel he should have won. During the 2021 Olympia, Shaaban finished 10th while Grimes came in at 15th. Just a few weeks later, Grimes was able to jump Shaaban on stage.
Shaaban took to Instagram to make his comments. This included some critical remarks about judges and that he believes they have something against him.
“I have no words…. I should have listened to my wife @mzdang_ifbbpro when she told me not to compete. I’m sorry baby….”
“This lost truly hurts more than anyone can understand. I usually accept all my placings…. but this 2nd feels like a last call out at Olympia.
I’m going to take some time off social media and come back with a clearer mind, spirit, and physique for 2022,” Shaaban continued.
“I’m sorry I failed you all. I’m sorry I failed you again @andrew_vu87
Show after show. I feel like they just don’t want me up there…. like how much I can lose before they see me give up….” Shaaban added.
“Thank you my ig family for all your love and support.
One of those shows…. You will remember forever @kosquadegypt”
This is clearly plenty of frustration coming from Mohamed Shaaban. His finish in Egypt was his best since coming in second during the 2021 Puerto Rico Pro. Shaaban now has three second-place finishes in his career and has not picked up a victory since 2019, when he won the Portugal Pro. He has performed in just two Olympia’s and this year was his best outcome.
Brandon Curry finished second at the Olympia and this caused some disgruntled feelings from his coach Abdullah Alotaibi. He was unhappy with Curry’s second consecutive loss to Big Ramy and was not shy about making comments on judging. This could be the new trend around the sport and Shaaban is the latest to comment.
It will be interesting to see what happens next time Shaaban steps on stage. If he has a new chip on his shoulder, this could be some more motivation that he has to prepare and train the right way to make any necessary improvements.
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