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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Lee Priest continues to serve the bodybuilding community in retirement. On April 16, 2025, he revealed whether training and dieting should change for enhanced versus natural competitors. Additionally, he laid out when it makes sense to use drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Lee Priest was a genetic marvel throughout his bodybuilding career.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Well into his retirement, Lee Priest‘s prime physique is still lauded by the bodybuilding community. Recently, Jay Cutler and former Gold’s Gym owner Ed Connors discussed Priest’s physique at 20 years old, and labeled him as the greatest bodybuilder of all time. Priest began competing at just 13 years old and quickly emerged as a star in the Australian bodybuilding circuit. He eventually made his way to America and found remarkable success.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Bodybuilding veteran Rich Gaspari hasn’t turned his back on the gym since retiring from the sport. Recently, he broke down how to add muscle and simultaneously burn fat with proper dieting and training adherence. Gaspari was a proven talent in the Men’s Open. He pioneered striated glutes in competition and won the inaugural Arnold Classic event in 1989. Since stepping away from the stage, he’s been a source of wisdom for individuals in the fitness and bodybuilding community.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Andrew Jacked‘s (Chinedu Andrew Obiekea) latest performance has the community talking about his chances at the next Mr. Olympia. On April 15, 2025, judge Terrick El Guindy recapped his FIBO Championships victory and explained what he needs to improve to dominate at the biggest show of the year this October. Jacked walked away in fifth place at the 2024 Mr. Olympia. Then, shined on the 2025 Arnold Classic stage en route to taking bronze.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay appears to be very close to stepping back on the Mr. Olympia stage. On April 15, 2025, he revealed that there is an 80% chance fans will see him compete at the Mr. Olympia this year, set for October 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A lot has changed since Big Ramy’s time on top.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Bodybuilder Michal ‘Krizo’ Krizanek is almost ready to push his chips all-in at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro. On April 15, 2025, he smashed an intense back and chest workout ahead of the event. He also discussed the lineup’s biggest threats and listed his top exercises for each body part. Krizo aims to bounce back after a troublesome 2024 season. He took third place at the Empro Classic Pro behind Behrooz Tabani and William Bonac.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Jeff Cavaliere is a seasoned fitness coach with decades of experience helping individuals maximize their health. On April 14, 2025, he broke down his science-backed approach to push-ups, sharing a plan that is more conducive to gains rather than performing 100 reps daily. As an original fitness educator in the YouTube space, Cavaliere brings unique insights to help others build better and stronger bodies.
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1 week ago | 
barbend.com | Doug Murray
How Men’s Open Bodybuilder John Jewett Strategically Carb CyclesJewett details his carb manipulation process for accelerating off-season gains. Last updated on April 11th, 2025 Packing quality muscle in the off-season is a common goal for Men’s Open bodybuilders. John Jewett is familiar with this challenge and recently shared his tactical guide to carb cycling. Jewett is the 11th-best bodybuilder in the world, a distinction earned thanks to his 2024 Mr. Olympia performance.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Bodybuilding great Dexter Jackson‘s training intensity was unmatched in his days as an active competitor. Navigating retirement in April 2024, he still pushes his body to extremes with heavy weights. “The Blade” brought full muscle bellies, shredded conditioning, and a physique that had zero weaknesses during his long-lasting bodybuilding career. His biggest achievement in the sport came in 2008 after he dethroned four-time Olympia champion Jay Cutler.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Doug Murray
Dorian Yates has key insights into proper lifting form. On April 14, 2025, the six-time Mr. Olympia winner explained how to reap maximum benefits from dumbbell shoulder presses and how they differ from executing barbell shoulder presses. Yates has long adopted a training system he picked up from bodybuilding legends Arthur Jones and Mike Mentzer. Oftentimes, bodybuilders commit to a certain number of repetitions and sets to help drive muscle growth.
