💪 Is He An Olympia Dark Horse?

We're halfway through August, which means it's almost time for bulking season...

But there will be no cheat meals for Andrew Jacked, who stunned in his pro debut and punched a ticket to the 2022 Mr. O. And some are already saying he's a top contender.

So who does four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler think will place Top 5 in this year's contest?

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, Joseph Baena, channels his famous dad in an iconic bodybuilding pose.

Whether it's chest day, back day, leg day, or snack day, we're coming to you with the hot and fresh bodybuilding news du jour.

RESULTS

Andrew Jacked Stuns in Pro Debut

Pay close attention, because it's not every day you get to see a potential legend in the making.

The 2022 Texas Pro bodybuilding show is in the history books, and the Men’s Open contest was one of the closest competitions of the 2022 season. The top four contenders in the lineup — Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (also known by his preferred name, Andrew Jacked), Steve Kuclo, Kamal Elgargni, and Martin Fitzwater — were neck-and-neck and trading places on the stage throughout the evening of Aug. 14, 2022, in Irving, TX.

At 6’2”, Jacked was the tallest man in the lineup, and he appeared to have as much muscle as the “King Snake,” if not more. The 2022 Arnold Amateur winner made his pro debut, and he joins a list of champions such as Hunter Labrada, Sergio Oliva Jr, Phil Heath, and Flex Wheeler as athletes who won their first shows in their first contests. He will also go to the 2022 Olympia as a competitor for the first time.

PREDICTIONS

Jay Cutler's Mr. Olympia Picks

Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has unique insight into what he believes makes a champion bodybuilder.

During his glory days atop the Men’s Open division, Cutler secured his place as one of the all-time greatest bodybuilders in the division alongside the likes of eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. Nowadays, Cutler isn’t interested in having a physique as large as it was in his prime, but he still has his ear to the ground regarding those who do.

He's high on Nick Walker, but who else does he think could finish Top 5?

NUTRITION

Joe Baena Channels His Famous Dad

It’s hard enough for a modern bodybuilder to move out of the shadow Arnold Schwarzenegger still casts over the sport. Imagine what it’s like for his 24-year-old son, Joseph Baena, who’s trying to make a name for himself in the fitness world.

Luckily for Baena, he inherited plenty of world-class genes from his dad. Lookswise, he’s a dead ringer for the Terminator star. And in terms of physique, well, just check out Baena’s latest Instagram post where he emulates his dad’s famous 3/4 back pose.

THE DROPSET

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