2013 Arnold Classic Crystal Ball: Men’s Bodybuilding Predictions

There has been so much banter about who isn’t competing at the 2013 Arnold Classic that it almost seems like an afterthought of the men that will actually be up there on stage in Columbus. Yes, there will be no Kai Greene, Branch Warren, Evan Centopani, Dennis Wolf or Shawn Rhoden getting pumped up in [...]

Branch Warren, Dennis Wolf, Shawn Rhoden & Evan Centopani To Sit Out 2013 Arnold Classic

Many of the big names in bodybuilding will be facing the stage instead of the audience come March in Columbus, with two-time defending Arnold Classic champion Branch Warren the latest to announce that he will not compete at the prestigious show. His runner-up Dennis Wolf will also sit it out, as will two up and [...]

Shawn Rhoden Stays Hot, Wins Arnold Classic Europe in Madrid, Spain

The man known as Flexatron has certainly beel flexing his muscles, literally and figuritively, on the IFBB stage of late. Winning the Europa SuperShow and PBW Tampa Pro were followed by a top-three finish at the Mr. Olympia and somehow Shawn Rhoden has been able to maintain his conditioning and walk away with another winner’s [...]

2012 IFBB Olympia Qualification Series Current Standings – Men’s Open Bodybuilding

MR. OLYMPIA QUALIFICATION SERIES STANDINGS (Updated 6/4/2012) 1. Ben Pakulski, Canada, 10 points 2. John Delarosa, USA, 6 points 3. Balto Abbaspour, Iran, 5 points 4. Toney Freeman, USA, 4 points 4. Sergey Shelestov, Russia, 4 points 4. Steve Kuclo, USA, 4 points 7. Fouad Abiad, Canada, 3 points 7. Flex Lewis, England, 3 points [...]

2012 Arnold Classic Competitor-by-Competitor Wrap-Up: Men’s Bodybuilding

Although lacking some of the big names that have competed in Columbus before, the 2012 Arnold Classic had enough excitement and drama to make up for the noticeably thinner line-up. Competitors such as Toney Freeman, Roelly Winklaar and Ronny Rockel did not enter the show, and Victor Martinez was forced to pull out due to [...]

Branch Warren Makes It Two Consecutive With 2012 Arnold Classic Win

It was said by emcee Lonnie Teper before his individual posing routine and by Arnold Schwarzenegger upon congratulating Branch Warren, and “I’ll be back” was never more appropriate as it was on Saturday evening at the Veterans Memorial. The huge Texan made it two in a row at the Arnold Classic by defeating an-on point [...]

Why Dennis Wolf Should Win the 2012 Arnold Classic: Men’s Prejudging Report

Standing side-by-side on the platform during the first call-out, Branch Warren and Dennis Wolf were going at it as hard as they can without even glancing over at each other. The defending champion was perspiring as if he had just completed an hour long cardio session, and last year’s first runner-up had a crimson stain [...]

2012 Arnold Classic Preview – Wide Open Contest in Men’s Bodybuilding

Better late than never, right? We’re still not finished packing for the trip to Ohio to cover the 2012 Arnold Classic and will be rushing to the airport, so it seems like a perfect time to do our preview piece. If there ever was a wide open show that will be a tough one to [...]

2012 Arnold Classic Invite Lists Released; All Four Champions to Defend Their Titles

The Arnold Classic doesn’t need any added incentives. No, the contest held annually in Columbus, Ohio brought to you by the man whose name the show carries – the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger – and his good friend Jim Lorimer can stand by itself just for the prestigiousness it holds. Competitors and fans worldwide [...]

Phil Heath Makes It Two in a Row With Sheru Classic Win in India

If anyone thought that Phil Heath’s victory at the 2011 Mr. Olympia was a fluke, the man known as ‘The Gift’ backed it up by staying in top condition and winning the inaugural Sheru Classic in Mumbai, India. He bested his good friend Jay Cutler for the second time in a week, with the former [...]

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