💪 Leg Press vs. Squat — Which One's Best?

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Is Andrew Jacked a potential Olympia threat? He made things a whole lot more interesting after winning this past weekend’s Arnold Classic UK.

Not to be outdone, last year's Mr. Olympia, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, recently posted a physique update that shows he's clearly left humanity behind.

And are you on team leg press or back squat? We’ve got the head-to-head showdown your quads have been waiting for.

CONTEST RESULTS

Andrew Jacked Wins the Arnold Classic UK

Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (a.k.a. Andrew Jacked) is one of the most intriguing athletes heading into this year’s Mr. Olympia competition. This past August, he took the Men’s Open crown at the Texas Pro bodybuilding show in what was his first Pro League contest ever.

Then, at this past weekend's Arnold Classic UK, Jacked again took the top spot, securing his second major show victory in as many months. This time, Jacked beat out Patrick Johnson, James Hollingshead, and Martin Fitzwater, who came in second, third, and fourth, respectively.

With another impressive win under his belt, Jacked joins the likes of Brandon Curry, Hadi Choopan, Derek Lunsford, and William Bonac as the favorites looking to claim a top spot at the Mr. O this December.

OLYMPIA UPDATE

Big Ramy's Supersized Physique Update

There’s just one obstacle standing in the way of Jacked's Olympia dreams, and his name is Big Ramy. The reigning and defending champ aims to pull off a three-peat this year, and by the looks of it, he’s in the driver’s seat.

Late last week, Ramy posted a physique update to Instagram, writing that he’s weighing in at 337 pounds. He also stated that this would be the final update before he starts his contest diet.

Again, Ramy is 337 pounds here, has shoulders as wide as a Durango, and is packin' visible abs. And apparently, this is him before his contest diet. If Ramy keeps up this pace, the rest of the 2022 Mr. Olympia field will be locked in a glorified battle for runner-up.

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TRAINING TIPS

Leg Press vs. Squats: Who Ya Got?

The leg press and the squat are the twin titans of leg exercises. Both are tailor-made for building strength and size in your quads and hamstrings, and both are fixtures in pretty much every gym on the planet. But if you had to pick one, which would reign supreme?

To get to the bottom of this debate, we’re looking at the pros and cons of each move and breaking it all down by experience level and individual goals. While you don’t have to pick between the two, knowing which one is superior for your needs is the best way to beef up those gains.

THE DROPSET

ELI5: DOMS

• Delayed-onset muscle soreness is the scourge of every lifter. Find out what it is and how to manage it.

• Hunter Labrada is one of the most informative bodybuilders on social media. And his go-to triceps exercise will help you grow the massive horseshoes of your dreams.

• In a fitting moment this weekend, fan-favorite bodybuilder Ken “Flex” Wheeler was named the 2023 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

SOUND OFF!

Andrew Jacked on the Big Stage