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Brandon Curry

Brandon Curry

Brandon Curry poses next to fellow pro bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin.

Classic Physique Competitor Terrence Ruffin Trains Delts With Former Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry 

Coming off a clutch performance in Dubai that clinched him a spot in the 2023 Mr. Olympia lineup, Terrence Ruffin has a chance to remind everyone why he's considered one of the top competitors in the ... Continue Reading

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Jay Cutler Names 8 of His Favorite 2023 Mr. Olympia Contenders

At the time of this writing, there is still so much to sort out in regard to the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. Even with just over four months before bodybuilding's tentpole competition, there is undoubtedly a ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker Arnold Classic Announcement, 2021 edition throwback

Nick Walker Will Return to 2023 Arnold Classic

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

Nick Walker Posing Competitive 2022 On Stage

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

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2022 Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging Report

Over 30 athletes were in Las Vegas, NV, to try and capture the 2022 Mr. Olympia title. Though, with the only competitors who had previously won the championship being two-time reigning victor Mamdouh “Big ... Continue Reading

Brandon Curry physique arms Instagram photo November 2022

Brandon Curry Weighs Over 260 Pounds, Predicts Another Olympia Victory

Compared to some of his peers, Brandon Curry's approach to sharing updates on his progress in preparation for the 2022 Mr. Olympia is a little more discrete. The 2019 Olympia winner may share occasional ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilding 'Big Ramy' Mamdouh Elssbiay flexing arms

Bodybuilding Icon Lee Haney Compares Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay to Ronnie Coleman at Peak of His Powers

Two-time reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay isn't light on praise these days. With all eyes on the Egyptian athlete seeking a three-peat of titles at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, he's rapidly ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Nick Walker flexing muscles

Nick Walker Thinks 2022 Mr. Olympia Will Be a Gauntlet, Wants to Be “Remembered Forever”

Nick "The Mutant" Walker has his eyes on the prize. As an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) rookie, Walker won the 2021 Arnold Classic and captured a fifth-place result in the ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford posing September 2022

Derek Lunsford Shares the Emotions Behind Competing at the Mr. Olympia

Anyone who watches how bodybuilder Derek Lunsford carries himself in public likely sees a picture of energy and confidence. However, it doesn't seem like that's always an accurate descriptor. That's ... Continue Reading

Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay posing on stage

Ronnie Coleman Breaks Down 2022 Mr. Olympia Contenders, Predicts “Big Ramy” Win

Ronnie Coleman might be retired from competitive bodybuilding, but that doesn't mean he doesn't keep a close eye on the current state of the sport. With the 2022 Mr. Olympia on the horizon, the eight-time ... Continue Reading

Big Ramy Weighs 337 Pounds September 2022

Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Weighs 337 Pounds in Final Update of Off-Season

In the late fall of 2022, Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay will try for a rare accomplishment during the 2022 Mr. Olympia on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. Should the two-time reigning Mr. Olympia champion ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford Arms and Chest Display August 2022

Derek Lunsford, Hany Rambod Break Down His Transition to Men’s Open at 2022 Mr. Olympia

Derek Lunsford is the reigning 212 Olympia champion but won't be defending that title at the 2022 Mr. Olympia after recently getting a special invitation to the Men's Open division. The International ... Continue Reading

Regan Grimes physique September 2022

Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Withdraws from the 2022 Mr. Olympia

Regan Grimes will not participate in this year's upcoming 2022 Mr. Olympia. On Sept. 15, 2022, the bodybuilder announced the decision during an episode of four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler's podcast, the ... Continue Reading

Hassan Mostafa Shredded Physique August 2022

Mr. Olympia Dark Horse Hassan Mostafa’s Latest Physique Looks Absolutely Shredded

At just 30 years old, Hassan Mostafa might have the best days of his bodybuilding career ahead of him. After winning the 2022 Puerto Rico and Orlando Pro earlier this year, the Men’s Open athlete earned ... Continue Reading

Michal Križánek Physique 293 Pounds August 2022

Bodybuilder Michal Križánek Weighs a Colossal 293 Pounds in Latest Physique Update

In mid-July 2022, promising bodybuilder Michal Križánek switched from the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Elite Pro League to the National Physique Committee (NPC). Križánek's ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker Chains August 2022

Nick Walker Believes He Can Dethrone Big Ramy at the 2022 Mr. Olympia

Few bodybuilders have had as stellar debut years as Nick "The Mutant" Walker during the 2021 season. He won the 2021 New York Pro and Arnold Classic. Then, to put a cherry on top of his achievements, the ... Continue Reading

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