Nick "The Mutant" Walker wasn't always a hulking phenom — one of modern bodybuilding's top competitors. Then he won the 2021 Arnold Classic (AC) during his International Federation of Bodybuilding and ... Continue Reading
The 2023 Arnold Classic Increases Prize Money, Men’s Open Winner Receives $300,000
It's not precisely on par with the Olympia contest, but the annual Arnold Classic (AC) arguably holds as much prestige and influence, being considered one of the major contests on the bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Blessing Awodibu Will Skip the 2023 Arnold Classic As He Focuses on Rest
Blessing Awodibu entered the 2022 Mr. Olympia with high hopes. A certifiable dark horse contender, some believed Awodibu would enjoy one of the better performances of his career on the Las Vegas, NV, ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Sets Sights on 2023 Olympia, Won’t Compete at Arnold Classic
Derek Lunsford, a former 212 Olympia champion (2021), competed for the first time in the Men's Open at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. After a sterling second-place finish to eventual champion Hadi Choopan, Lunsford ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Flex Wheeler Will Receive 2023 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award
In the late 20th century, Ken "Flex" Wheeler was a bodybuilding icon. Years after the end of his competitive career, he's about to receive another honor marking his place in the strength and fitness ... Continue Reading