Excellent Line-up in March; Comeback for Many

A loaded line-up including some of the biggest names in bodybuilding grace the 2009 Arnold Classic. The most interesting ones are returning from various injuries and had to sit out the 2008 Mr. Olympia. Names like Victor Martinez, Kai Green and Branch Warren will be back on stage and ready to go and all three should be viewed as favorites going in.

Toney Freeman, who finished fifth at the O, should also finish high. Dennis Wolf, who had announced immediately after the Mr. O contest that he would compete at the Arnold, had to drop out following hernia surgery.

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‘09 Show in Ohio Would Go a Long Way After Being Reinstated by IFBB

After battling for nearly three years to be reinstated by the IFBB, Lee Priest has decided to make his return to the stage at the Australian and New Zealand Pros instead of the Arnold Classic. That may come as a surprise to some people, since all three shows are within a week of one another and the Arnold is viewed as the next big thing after the Mr. Olympia contest.

Last year, Dexter Jackson scored a hat trick of all three shows in March and then topped it by also taking the Mr. O title. While this is not a scenario that Priest would be able to duplicate, the Arnold show is held in a much higher regard than either overseas shows. Being from Australia, perhaps Priest feels that his best chance at taking one of the championships - or at least placing in the top three for Olympia qualification purposes - is with minimal travel.

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Training a Full Year the ‘09 Mr. O Will Benefit “The Gift”

Finishing third in his first Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath has decided to concentrate on moving up the ladder with Sandow on his mind. The bodybuilder known as “The Gift” has decided to skip the Arnold Classic in March and utilize that time preparing for next September in Las Vegas.

While some feel that is a mistake, Heath’s high finish in 2008 gives him a ‘pass’ in having to win any other contests prior to the Olympia. He has proven his worth and if he happens to come into the Arnold not at his best, he can lose some credibility, the type that he just has been rewarded with.

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New Champ Not ‘Sexy’ Enough for Sales

Business is business. The cold, harsh reality is that Dexter Jackson is not the type of person that makes someone grab a magazine off the newsstand and plunk down their $4.00 or more for it. No offense towards the newly-crowned Mr. Olympia, but he was basically not controversial enough to warrant any good (or bad, depending on which way you’re looking at it) press. Thus, he didn’t warrant any covers in the world of bodybuilding magazines.

For right or wrong, Jackson is too ‘vanilla’ and this industry survives and strives by the ‘wow’ factor, which Jackson doesn’t bring. Is he a champion bodybuilder that deserves cover features? Absolutely, but a publisher has to look at the bottom line. The main selling point of print industry is the cover and headline. Why do you think piece of shit rags like the New York Post and the National Enquirer have made such an impact?

Jay Cutler brought an air of controversy with him due to the blocky look that attracted so much criticism. Was he a great champion? That is debatable, but he was and still is a face and body that sells. Like him or not, Cutler’s popularity cannot be disputed.

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Special Guest on This Week’s Episode

We are proud to announce that on the Tuesday, November 25 episode of MuscleSport Radio, our very special guest will be Samir Bannout, the 1983 Mr. Olympia. The show can be heard live from 3 to 4 PM Eastern time on www.blogtalkradio.com. Episodes can be heard live or via download on Blog Talk Radio, iTunes or MuscleSport Mag. On next week’s show, our special guest will be author Anthony Roberts, who has penned two important books, “Anabolic Steroids: Ultimate Research Guide,” and “Beyond Steroids.”

7 Titles in 1981 Alone for the ‘Ragin’ Cajun’

On this week’s episode of MuscleSport Radio, our special guest will be Boyer Coe, who is a former Mr. America, Mr. Universe and Mr. World. Coe won an incredible seven titles in the year 1981 alone and is known for the incredible peaks on his biceps.

Be sure to listen live on Tuesday, November 18 from 3 to 4 PM Eastern time on Blog Talk Radio, or hear it via archives on iTunes, MuscleSport Mag or Blog Talk Radio.

On November 25, we will be joined by 1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout.

Legendary Bodybuilder Joins Us for Special Episode

Make sure to download this week’s episode of MuscleSport Radio, which included a special interview with legendary bodybuilder Bill Grant, the former Mr. America and Mr. World. Bill shares some great memories with us about being one of the early pioneers of the sport in Venice, California back in 1975. Gold’s Gym, better known as the ‘Mecca,’ and the motion picture “Pumping Iron” are just some of the topics discussed. Arnold, Vince Gironda and Joe Weider’s names also came up, so this is one show you will not want to miss.

Be sure to listen to ‘MuscleSport radio’ live every Tuesday from 3 to 4 pm (Eastern time) on www.blogtalkradio.com. Episodes can be heard live or via download on Blog Talk Radio, iTunes or MuscleSport Mag. On next week’s show, our special guest will be Boyer Coe. On 11/25/08, we will be joined by 1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout.

From the Olympia Stage to the Silver Screen

It’s not too late to catch the third installment of MuscleSport Radio, the weekly Internet podcast bringing you the best of bodybuilding, pro sports and anabolic steroids. This week’s special guest was none other than Gunter Schlierkamp, who speaks frankly about some of the frustrations he faced in bodybuilding and why he has turned to acting the past two years and not the Olympia stage. Gunter also comments on the passing of the great Ben Weider and what the entire Weider family has meant to his career.

The World Series and the bad weather effecting it is also discussed on this show, as well as the seven NFL players testing positive for the diuretic Bumetanide.

All past broadcasts are archived and can be heard via MuscleSport Mag, Blog Talk Radio (www.blogtalkradio.com) and iTunes.

Please be advised that we have already scheduled our special guest for the Tuesday, November 18 show - legendary bodybuilder Boyer Coe.

Be sure to listen live every Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 4 pm (Eastern time). Our call-in number is (347) 884-8157.

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Will Be Our Special Guest This Week

We are proud to announce that on this week’s episode of ‘MuscleSport Radio,’ our special guest will be none other than IFBB professional bodybuilder Gunter Schlierkamp. The 4th place finisher at the 2005 Mr. Olympia contest has been one of the most recognizable faces inside the industry and outside, adding the title of ‘actor’ to his long list of accomplishments.

Be sure to listen live this Tuesday October 28 from 3 to 4 pm Eastern time on Blog Talk Radio (www.blogtalkradio.com). All episodes are available to listen to any time on the MuscleSport Mag website, Blog Talk Radio and iTunes.

Bodybuilding Guru Passes Suddenly in Montreal

Although he was 85 years old, the passing of Ben Weider comes as a shock to the bodybuilding world. He died at a Montreal hospital of an undisclosed illness. Just a few short weeks ago, Weider was standing on the Mr. Olympia stage crowning Dexter Jackson in Las Vegas.

A funeral is being for Monday in Montreal. Weider is survived by his wife Huguette Derouin and their three sons, Louis, Eric and Mark.