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2024 CrossFit Games Season Schedule: Division-by-Division Breakdown

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2024 CrossFit Games Season Schedule: Division-by-Division Breakdown Between expanded divisions and a new location, the 2024 CrossFit Games, designed to find the fittest people on the planet, will look different than its previous editions. For athletes seeking championship glory, the countdown to testing their strength, speed, and stamina against the likes of reigning Fittest Man on Earth® Jeff Adler and fellow 2023 CrossFit Games winner Laura Horvath has officially begun. On Nov. 8, 2023, CrossFit HQ announced the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games season will commence with the 2024 CrossFit Open on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. That event will kick off a multi-stage competition that concludes with the top Individuals and Teams taking their talents to Fort Worth, TX, for the 2024 CrossFit Games scheduled for Aug. 8-11, 2024. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CrossFit Games (@crossfitgames) More from Breaking Muscle: Adapting and Thriving: An Interview with CrossFit Games Athlete Amy Bream CrossFit Games Athletes, Powerlifting Champion Among Big Names to Join Gladiator TV Series Reboot Below is a division-by-division breakdown of the 2024 season structure, along with key competition dates to keep on your calendar. Individuals Teams Age-Group Adaptive Individuals The Open Registration for the Open begins on Jan. 9, 2024. Participants must complete three workouts during a three-week span at their affiliates or home gyms. The workouts will be released on the CrossFit Games website on Thursdays at noon PT. All athletes have until the following Monday at 5 p.m. PT to submit their scores online. Registration begins: Jan. 9, 2024 Workout 24.1: Feb. 29-March 4 Workout 24.2: March 7-11 Workout 24.3: March 14-18 Quarterfinals The second virtual stage of the 2024 CrossFit Games season will separate the top athletes from the rest of the field as individuals complete a series of workouts at their affiliate gyms across six days to see who advances to the Semifinals. After allowing only the top 10 percent of individuals in each region to move from the Open to the Individual Quarterfinal in 2023, CrossFit HQ has opened the door for more athletes to participate in 2024 by expanding that threshold to the top 25 percent of the worldwide Open. The regions include North America West, North America East, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and South America. Registration begins: April 1, 2024 Individual Quarterfinal: April 17-22 Semifinals The final qualifying stage for athletes vying for the sport’s ultimate prize will feature the top 40 individual men and 40 individual women from each region competing in person. According to CrossFit HQ, dates and locations for the Semifinals will be released at a later time. The CrossFit Games Scheduled for Aug. 8-11, 2024, the CrossFit Games will take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. There, the top 40 men and 40 women in the world will battle for the honor of becoming the Fittest Man on Earth® and the Fittest Woman on Earth®, respectively. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NOBULL (@nobull) [Related: 2023 Rogue CrossFit Invitational Results — Laura Horvath and Patrick Vellner Become Two-Time Champions] Teams The Open Per CrossFit HQ, any licensed affiliate in good standing with the company can register a team for the CrossFit Games Team competition. A team must consist of at least two men and two women who register as Individual competitors in the Open. Teams will advance to the Quarterfinals based on their top two female and top two male scores in each workout, which must be done individually. Registration begins: Jan. 9, 2024 Workout 24.1: Feb. 29-March 4 Workout 24.2: March 7-11 Workout 24.3: March 14-18 Quarterfinals In the second stage of the competition, four-person teams comprised of two males and two females must work together to complete the Quarterfinal workouts at their affiliate gyms during a six-day period. Just like the Individual division, the top 25 percent of teams in each region will advance to the Quarterfinals. Registration begins: April 1, 2024 Team Quarterfinal: April 3-8 Semifinals Although no dates or locations have been announced yet for the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals, the top 30 teams from each region will take part in the in-person competition. The CrossFit Games The top 30 teams in the world will join the top 40 men and top 40 women Individual competitors in Texas from Aug. 8-11 for the championship round of the 2024 CrossFit season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joshua Al-chamaa (@joshuaalchamaa) [Related: 2023 CrossFit Games Team Division Results] Age-Group Broken into two distinct groups, here’s how the 2024 season will play out for the Age-Group divisions. Masters The Open Featuring athletes between the ages of 35 and 65+, the Masters division will start its season with the same three-week worldwide Open. The groups are separated accordingly: Men and Women: 35-39 Men and Women: 40-44 Men and Women: 45-49 Men and Women: 50-54 Men and Women: 55-59 Men and Women: 60-64 Men and Women: 65+ Key dates to keep in mind: Registration begins: Jan. 9, 2024 Workout 24.1: Feb. 29-March 4 Workout 24.2: March 7-11 Workout 24.3: March 14-18 Quarterfinals In another change for 2024, the top 25 percent (minimum 200) of athletes from each division will advance to the Age-Group Quarterfinal. Any athlete who qualifies for both the Age-Group and Individual Quarterfinals may compete in both without having to pay separate registration fees. All workouts for individuals and select age groups (35-54) will be the same. Registration begins: April 1, 2024 Age-Group Quarterfinal: April 17-22 Semifinals The top 200 athletes from each age group will earn the opportunity to compete in the online Age-Group Semifinal, which will take place on May 8-13, 2024. The Masters CrossFit Games by Legends While the date and location for the Masters CrossFit Games by Legends have yet to be announced, we do know exactly how many athletes from each age group will advance to the championship stage. 35-39: 40 men and 40 women 40-44: 40 men and 40 women 45-49: 40 men and 40 women 50-54: 30 men

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Nick Walker Reveals He Suffered More Than Just a Torn Hamstring Before Bowing Out of 2023 Mr. Olympia 

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Nick Walker Reveals He Suffered More Than Just a Torn Hamstring Before Bowing Out of 2023 Mr. Olympia  Coming off a third-place finish at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, Nick Walker looked bound for a podium finish at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. Unfortunately for the gifted bodybuilder, his quest to capture the 2023 Mr. Olympia crown came to a premature and painful end before the contest started. Forced to withdraw from the biggest competition of the season because of a torn hamstring, Walker recently revealed he suffered even more damage than initially thought. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Nov. 6, 2023, “The Mutant” delivered an update about his injury status and his mindset as he embarks on the road to recovery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick “the Mutant” Walker (@nick_walker39) More from Breaking Muscle: The 12 Best Hamstring Exercises for Muscle Mass, Strength, and More Chris Bumstead Claims Fifth Consecutive Classic Physique Championship at 2023 Mr. Olympia After congratulating Derek Lunsford for becoming the 18th Mr. Olympia and the first two-division champion, Walker divulged more details about his health status. Not only did Walker suffer a serious hamstring injury in the leadup to the Olympia, but he also hurt his calf. “I think it was Friday, we went and got the MRI done and it came back that I do have a partial hamstring tear and a grade 1 strain, little tear in my calf as well,” Walker said. “Nothing crazy, nothing too significant that would require surgery, so that’s great news. I’m very happy, literally very happy about that.” Luckily for Walker, a grade 1 strain includes mild damage to individual muscle fibers that typically causes a small loss of strength and motion. On the other hand, a grade 3 strain involves a complete rupture of a muscle or tendon and usually requires surgery to reattach the damaged structure. So, even though Walker’s Olympia dream turned into a bit of a nightmare, he avoided the worst-case scenario. The 2021 Arnold Classic winner noted that his doctors were “very impressed” with how quickly his body started the healing process. Despite dealing with a major setback at the most inopportune time, Walker displayed maturity and humility when discussing his injury. “I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason, and I can’t seem to find what reason this,” Walker explained. “This was supposed to be a really special moment. I’m just holding on to that saying, things happen for a reason, for greater things to happen, so that’s what we are going to do.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick “the Mutant” Walker (@nick_walker39) [Related: 2023 Amateur Olympia Results] Although Walker can’t crush a leg workout anytime soon, he won’t let that stop him from preparing to compete again in 2024. Focused on training his upper body and testing his limits as he recovers, he vowed to return stronger for next year’s Olympia. However, whether Walker will have an opportunity to participate in the sport’s tentpole contest is far less certain than his conviction about making a comeback. Due to changes to the Olympia Qualifying System, only the top three finishers from the Mr. Olympia contest automatically qualify for next year’s event. With Walker already ruling himself out of the 2024 Arnold Classic, he will have to win an IFBB Pro League show to secure a spot in the Men’s Open lineup for the 2024 Olympia. Then again, perhaps promoters will grant “The Mutant” his request to receive a special invite to share the stage with the newly crowned champion and the rest of the Olympia hopefuls. Featured Image: nick_walker39 / Instagram The post Nick Walker Reveals He Suffered More Than Just a Torn Hamstring Before Bowing Out of 2023 Mr. Olympia  appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Coming off a third-place finish at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, Nick Walker looked bound for a podium finish at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. Unfortunately for the gifted bodybuilder, his quest to capture the 2023 Mr. Olympia crown came to a premature and painful end before the contest started. Forced to withdraw from the biggest competition of the season… The post Nick Walker Reveals He Suffered More Than Just a Torn Hamstring Before Bowing Out of 2023 Mr. Olympia  appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Stephen Sheehan, CPT{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/nick-walker-suffered-multiple-injuries-before-2023-mr-olympia/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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Eleiko Sport is Now Making Cable Machines

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Eleiko Sport is Now Making Cable Machines Although it may be associated with producing top-of-the-line squat racks and some of the industry’s best barbells, Eleiko isn’t resting on its laurels. On Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, one of the longest-running strength equipment companies announced it is officially adding a new product type to its well-established lineup: custom cable workout stations. “The expansion into cables is a natural progression for Eleiko,” CEO Erik Blomberg said in a Nov. 6 press release. “From our roots in lifting and free weights to functional cable training, we aim to empower individuals to improve their performance in sports and life with meticulously engineered, precision-crafted strength equipment.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eleiko (@eleikosport) More from Breaking Muscle: Black Friday Fitness Deals (2023): Save on Dumbbells, Rowers, and More The 5 Worst Exercise Machines, and 5 Machine Problems to Watch Out For Since breaking into the strength training space in 1957, Eleiko has become much more than a barbell manufacturer. With a wide range of fitness equipment that includes bumper plates, platforms, weight benches, dumbbells, and kettlebells, as well as lifting gear like belts, straps, and knee sleeves, the Swedish-based company commands widespread respect for producing high-quality products. “Strength is fundamental to overall health and wellbeing, and we aim to help create premium strength training experiences and inspire more people to train,” Blomberg said. Now, lifters worldwide can add to their home gym arsenal by designing a custom cable machine station suited to their needs. Customers and clients don’t have to worry about putting together a system alone, either. Not only does Eleiko offer a series of pre-built stations, but it also provides direct design assistance via an exclusive consultation call with one of its representatives. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eleiko (@eleikosport) [Related: Best Functional Trainers of 2023 for Small Spaces, With Smith Machines, and More] For those who don’t want to go the custom route, the pre-build options include: Free-standing Wall-mounted Multi-function Featuring knurled handles for optimal grip, Eleiko cable systems feature steel frames, aluminum pulleys, and fully protected weight stacks that minimize potential injury. Designed with athletes and coaches in mind, the one-to-one weight ratio on the stack allows lifters to see the actual resistance applied by the cable — a definite plus from a lifter’s perspective. No lubrication is required for shaft maintenance. Whether looking to upgrade your current cable machine or ready to expand your home gym setup entirely, Eleiko’s latest innovation can help take workouts to the next level. While free weights offer unique benefits — such as helping build coordination and power — cable stations allow for constant tension on the muscles and the capacity to switch between exercises more efficiently. Given Eleiko’s reputation for manufacturing elite gym equipment, there should be plenty of optimism surrounding its newest release. From lower chest flyes to seated rows, cable-based workouts supplied by a brand backed by nearly seven decades of design and production experience are possible. Featured Image: Eleiko Sport / YouTube The post Eleiko Sport is Now Making Cable Machines appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Although it may be associated with producing top-of-the-line squat racks and some of the industry’s best barbells, Eleiko isn’t resting on its laurels. On Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, one of the longest-running strength equipment companies announced it is officially adding a new product type to its well-established lineup: custom cable workout stations. “The expansion into cables is a… The post Eleiko Sport is Now Making Cable Machines appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Stephen Sheehan, CPT{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/eleiko-sport-now-making-cable-machines/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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Derek Lunsford Becomes the First Two-Division Champion at the 2023 Mr. Olympia

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Derek Lunsford Becomes the First Two-Division Champion at the 2023 Mr. Olympia Unlike most of his peers in the Men’s Open division, Derek Lunsford entered the 2023 Mr. Olympia weekend having already experienced the thrill of having a first-place medal put around his neck at the biggest bodybuilding show of the year. Two years removed from capturing the 212 Olympia title in Orlando, FL, Lunsford made history by becoming the first two-division champion in the history of the Mr. Olympia contest. The USA native emerged victorious from a crop of elite competitors headlined by defending champion Hadi Choopan and 2023 Arnold Classic winner Samson Dauda. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mr. Olympia LLC (@mrolympiallc) [Related: 2023 Mr. Olympia Results: Complete Coverage and Live Updates] The battle for the prestigious Sandow Trophy started Friday during the prejudging round of the 59th edition of the prestigious contest. Unsurprisingly, Lunsford and Choopan — who both train with legendary coach Hany Rambod — quickly separated themselves from the rest of the pack with their elite conditioning and sheer amount of muscle mass. Dauda’s sizable frame and imposing physique also stood out during the prejudging phase. And despite speculation about potentially bowing out due to health issues, 2019 Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry showed well during his latest attempt to climb back to the top of the Men’s Open mountain. Callout One Samson Dauda Andrew Jacked Hadi Choopan Derek Lunsford Brandon Curry Hunter Labrada Callout Two Hassan Mostafa Regan Grimes Michal Krizanek Tonio Burton Charles Griffen Andrea Presti Callout Three Phil Clahar Theo Leguerrier Roman Friz Justin Shier Callout Four Andrew Jacked Brandon Curry Michal Krizanek Hunter Labrada Callout Five Hadi Choopan Derek Lunsford Samson Dauda The final callout featured a dramatic three-person pose-off between Choopan, Lunsford, and Dauda. All three competitors put on terrific showings, though Dauda appeared to tire a bit toward the end. There was still plenty of anticipation about whether Lunsford could unseat Choopan, who displayed plenty of energy while interacting with the crowd during his routine. Lunsford appeared to have some luck on his side when he earned the nod from the fans by winning the 2023 People’s Champion title and belt. Not long after taking home the fan-voted award, the 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up etched his place in bodybuilding history books by officially earning the 2023 Mr. Olympia title and $400,000. 2023 Mr. Olympia Results Here’s how the top five shook out for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, along with the prize purse by position. Derek Lunsford — $400,000 Hadi Choopan — $175,000 Samson Dauda — $100,000 Brandon Curry — $40,000 Andrew Jacked — $35,000 [Related: Chris Bumstead Claims Fifth Consecutive Classic Physique Championship at 2023 Mr. Olympia] Proving he’s capable of doing whatever’s necessary to get his body into championship shape, Derek Lunsford deserves tremendous credit for becoming the 18th Mr. Olympia. It took a tremendous amount of dedication, diligent dieting, and intense training to construct a physique that convinced the judges to put Choopan in the No. 2 spot in 2023. Plus, the fact Lunsford accomplished that feat just two years after he asserted his dominance in an entirely different division speaks volumes about his genetic gifts, work ethic, and mindset. Featured Image: mrolympiallc / Instagram The post Derek Lunsford Becomes the First Two-Division Champion at the 2023 Mr. Olympia appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Unlike most of his peers in the Men’s Open division, Derek Lunsford entered the 2023 Mr. Olympia weekend having already experienced the thrill of having a first-place medal put around his neck at the biggest bodybuilding show of the year. Two years removed from capturing the 212 Olympia title in Orlando, FL, Lunsford made history by becoming the… The post Derek Lunsford Becomes the First Two-Division Champion at the 2023 Mr. Olympia appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Stephen Sheehan, CPT{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/derek-lunsford-wins-the-2023-mr-olympia/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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Chris Bumstead Claims Fifth Consecutive Classic Physique Championship at 2023 Mr. Olympia

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Chris Bumstead Claims Fifth Consecutive Classic Physique Championship at 2023 Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead confirmed he’s still at the top of his class by claiming his fifth consecutive Classic Physique title at the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest on Nov. 4, 2023. The Canadian native put on a dominant showing in front of the judges and fans inside the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, cementing his case as one of the greatest bodybuilders of his generation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mr. Olympia LLC (@mrolympiallc) [Related: 2023 Amateur Olympia Results] Bumstead’s well-proportioned physique and impressive posing routines helped him edge out an impressive field of Classic Physique competitors that featured strong performances from Terrence Ruffin and two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion (2017-2018) Breon Ansley. Once all the athletes showcased their sculpted shoulders, defined abdominals, and shredded backs, the judges made their first decision: Callout One Jae Hun Park Wesley Vissers Michael Daboul Terrence Ruffin Mike Sommerfeld Vahid Badpei Callout Two Breon Ansley Urs Kalecinski Roman Rocha Quieroz Chris Bumstead To no one’s surprise, the final callout saw a familiar face square off in an epic posing battle against Bumstead: Ramon Rocha Quieroz. Coming off a huge victory at the 2023 Arnold Classic, he looked fantastic on the Olympia stage, boasting a balanced physique with no apparent weaknesses. Ultimately, though, the 2022 Olympia runner-up fell short for the second straight year in his quest to unseat Bumstead from his throne. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mr. Olympia LLC (@mrolympiallc) 2023 Classic Physique Olympia Results Here’s how the top five shook out in the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia division: Chris Bumstead – $50,000 Ramon Rocha Querioz — $20,000 Urs Kelecinski — $12,000 Breon Ansley — $7,000 Terrence Ruffin — $6,000 [Related: Major Change to Mr. Olympia Qualification System Will Have Immediate Impact on 2023 Contest] Speaking with Bob Circherillo on stage after his latest Olympia victory, Bumstead revealed that he tore his lat 10 weeks out from the biggest show of the year. Although he initially had doubts about whether he could overcome the setback, he credited the support of his fiancee, as well as legendary trainer Hany Rambod, for helping him maintain a strong mindset throughout his journey to the Olympia. Four weeks after suffering his lat injury, Bumstead returned to the gym for his first back workout. Just like he did after getting hurt, he wept. However, the decorated champion said he shed tears for a much different reason. “I realized I would not have felt that much joy and gratitude if I had quit,” Bumstead said. Featured Image: mrolympiallc / Instagram The post Chris Bumstead Claims Fifth Consecutive Classic Physique Championship at 2023 Mr. Olympia appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Chris Bumstead confirmed he’s still at the top of his class by claiming his fifth consecutive Classic Physique title at the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest on Nov. 4, 2023. The Canadian native put on a dominant showing in front of the judges and fans inside the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, cementing his case as one… The post Chris Bumstead Claims Fifth Consecutive Classic Physique Championship at 2023 Mr. Olympia appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Stephen Sheehan, CPT{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/chris-bumstead-claims-fifth-consecutive-classic-physique-championship-at-2023-mr-olympia/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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2022 Runner-Up Derek Lunsford Crushes Final Workout Two Days Out From 2023 Mr. Olympia

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2022 Runner-Up Derek Lunsford Crushes Final Workout Two Days Out From 2023 Mr. Olympia To say Derek Lunsford left a lasting impression at the 2022 Mr. Olympia would be a massive understatement. Transitioning from the 212 division, he made the most of his Men’s Open debut by coming within one spot of capturing the most coveted title in the sport of bodybuilding. Determined to topple reigning champion Hadi Choopan from his Mr. Olympia throne, Lunsford enters this year’s contest as one of the prohibitive favorites. With his fellow competitors preparing to showcase their physiques during the Nov. 2-5 weekend in Orlando, FL, the former 212 Olympia winner (in 2021) hit the gym with legendary coach Hany Rambod for his final training session before he steps on stage. Not only did Lunsford share highlights from his chest and triceps workout, but he also provided insight into his diet and mindset in a vlog posted on his YouTube channel on Nov. 1, 2023. More from Breaking Muscle: How to Watch the 2023 Olympia Contest Untimely Setback Forces Nick Walker to Withdraw From 2023 Mr. Olympia With the most important show of the year right around the corner, Lunsford seems satisfied with how the prep process has gone. Between drinking two gallons of water per day, doubling his dosage of probiotics for digestive health, and being diligent with his diet, the 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up has put himself in a position to make a legitimate run at the title. “I’ve never actually felt this good right before a show,” Lunsford said. “I just understand how this process goes better now. It’s a combination of growth as an athlete and also mental maturity in terms of not allowing myself to be overwhelmed with stress and anxiety and worry.” After consuming a pre-workout meal of fish and white rice, he joined forces with Rambod one last time. The workout begins at the 15:20 mark of the video above. Plate-Loaded Chest Press Machine Lunsford started the session on the plate-loaded chest press machine. After warming up with a 45-pound (20.4-kilogram) plate per side, he pushed his pecs further by adding a 25-pound (11.3-kilogram) plate on his next set. For his top set, the 2023 Mr. Olympia hopeful worked with 115 pounds (52.2 kilograms) worth of plates per side, making sure to squeeze out the final few reps before moving on to the ensuing chest exercise. Pec-Deck Machine Next, Lunsford aimed to stretch and contract his pectoral muscles and serratus anterior using the pec-deck machine. To do so, he made sure to utilize the full range of motion, opening up his chest completely before bringing his arms together at the top of the movement. Rather than allowing Lunsford to grasp the pec-deck machine’s handles, Rambod reminded his client to keep his hands open so he could get all of his muscle fibers to fire. Incline Dumbbell Press Moving over to the dumbbell section of the gym, Lunsford laid down on a bench to perform an incline press. Working with a pair of 50-pound (22.7-kilogram) dumbbells, he maintained a fairly neutral wrist position as he lowered the weight until his elbows formed a 90-degree angle. Once he let the dumbbells reach chest level, Lunsford drove them back up, making sure to engage his triceps at the top. He only performed two sets of this exercise before switching up his method of blasting his pecs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Derek Lunsford (@dereklunsford_) More from Breaking Muscle: How to Eat More for Muscle and Strength Gains The Best Chest Workouts for Muscle Mass, Strength, and More Plate-Loaded Incline Press Machine For another push-based movement, Lunsford hit the plate-loaded incline press machine. An easy warm-up set with a 45-pound plate on each side set the stage for a second set with double the amount of weight. Although his client could go heavier, Rambod refused to let Lunsford increase the intensity. Instead, he had him perform a third set with the same load to wrap up this portion of the workout. Cable Crossover / Low-to-High Flye In a similar movement to the pec-deck machine, Lunsford worked his chest with a classic bodybuilding exercise: the cable crossover. Designed to maintain tension through a long range of motion, this exercise forced the top 2023 Mr. Olympia contender to push a little harder than some of the other exercises. Rambod changed the angle of attack by dropping the cables down to the lowest setting for a low-to-high flye variation. Lunsford kept a supinated (palms-up) grip as he raised his hands in front of him and squeezed the upper part of his pecs at the top. Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown For more triceps work, Lunsford performed several sets of cable rope triceps pushdowns. Again, Rambod kept the load manageable, encouraging his client to push his hands apart and lock out his triceps on every rep. Lunsford maintained a slight forward lean during the exercise to ensure his triceps did all the work. Single-Arm Triceps Extension After working both arms with the rope, Lunsford performed single-arm triceps extensions using a handle attachment. This isolation movement allowed the 2021 212 Olympia champion to target the medial head of his triceps while also engaging his obliques. Standing Calf Raise Machine The final exercise of Lunsford’s final workout before the Olympia had nothing to do with his upper body. Instead, Rambod had him perform calf raises on a plate-loaded machine. Even though he only used a 45-pound plate on each side, Lunsford achieved a visible pump throughout his lower legs from stretching and contracting his calves from a standing position. Olympia-Bound Chest and Triceps Workout Lunsford’s last workout certainly didn’t look as intense as some of his other training sessions leading up to the Olympia. However, that makes sense given the timeline and his need to perform well on stage. Still, you can utilize this chest- and triceps-focused protocol to build muscle and upper-body strength at your own pace: Plate-Loaded Chest Press Machine Pec-Deck

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2023 Mr. Olympia Results: Complete Coverage and Live Updates

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2023 Mr. Olympia Results: Complete Coverage and Live Updates For elite bodybuilders like 2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan and four-time Classic Physique champion Chris Bumstead, having the chance to compete for the sport’s ultimate prize makes months of strict dieting and hours upon hours of tough training worth it. Coming off impressive victories at last year’s event, the two titans will be put to the test by a talented crop of 2023 Olympia competitors that includes former 212 Olympian Derek Lunsford in the Men’s Open division and 2023 Arnold Classic winner Ramon Rocha Queiroz in the Classic Physique division. With athletes across 11 divisions aiming for an Olympia title at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, there will be no shortage of anticipation heading into the four-day contest scheduled for Nov. 2-5. Breaking Muscle will update this page routinely to fill you in on all the division winners, schedule changes, and any major developments from the 2023 Olympia. 2023 Olympia Winners Women’s Amateur: Sharon Ramos Men’s Amateur: Luiz Esteves Fitness: Figure:  Women’s Physique: Ms. Olympia: Wellness: Wheelchair: Men’s Physique: Bikini:  Classic Physique: Mr. Olympia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mr. Olympia LLC (@mrolympiallc) More from Breaking Muscle: 8 Bodybuilding Poses Explained by a Natural Pro Bodybuilder Try This Beginner Bodybuilding Routine If You’re Looking To Build Mass How to Watch the Olympia If you want to catch the action live, you can still purchase tickets to the event at mrolympia.com. However, tickets have sold out for a highly anticipated Saturday night showdown that will see Mr. Olympia, Men’s Physique Olympia, Bikini Olympia, and Classic Physique Olympia champions crowned. Luckily, you can still see who reigns supreme by streaming the action via pay-per-view. Available on olympiaproductions.com for $74.99, the pay-per-view provides access to the Pre-judging and Finals rounds for all divisions, the Olympia press conferences, and the Olympia EXPO.  2023 Olympia Schedule Based on the most current information available on the official Olympia website, here’s a day-by-day breakdown of what’s taking place at the Orange County Convention Center during Joe Weider’s 2023 Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend: Tuesday, Oct. 31 Amateur Olympia Women’s Judging and Finals: 8 a.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. 1 Amateur Olympia Men’s Judging and Finals: 8 a.m. EST Thursday, Nov. 2 Olympia Press Conference: Noon EST Meet the Olympians: 7 p.m. EST (VIP & Insider Club Entry); 8 p.m. EST (General Public and Media Entry) Friday, Nov. 3 Olympia World Fitness EXPO: 9 a.m. EST (early entry for VIPs, Club Members, and EXPO Early Entry Weekend Pass Holders); 10 a.m. EST (General Public Entry) Olympia Pre-Judging (Fitness, 212, Figure, Women’s Physique, Ms. Olympia, and Wellness): 9:30 a.m. Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging: 6 p.m. EST Olympia Friday Finals (212 Olympia, Fitness, Figure, Women’s Physique, Ms. Olympia, and Wellness): 6 p.m. EST Saturday, Nov. 4 Olympia World Fitness EXPO: 9 a.m. (early entry for VIPs, Club Members, and EXPO Early Entry Weekend Pass Holders); 10 a.m. EST(General Public Entry) Olympia Pre-Judging (Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini): 9:30 a.m. (VIP and Insider Club Member entry at 9 a.m.) EST Olympia Saturday Finals (Mr. Olympia, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Classic Physique): 7 p.m. EST 2023 Olympia Division Rosters Plenty of familiar faces will walk across the stage over the weekend. For a complete list of the 2023 Olympia competitors, utilize the division-by-division breakdown below. Men’s Open (Mr. Olympia) 212 Olympia Classic Physique Men’s Physique Wheelchair Ms. Olympia Women’s Physique Wellness Fitness Figure Bikini Men’s Open (Mr. Olympia) Hadi Choopan (Iran) — Reigning Champion Derek Lunsford (USA) Brandon Curry (USA) Samson Dauda (United Kingdom) Behrooz Tabani (Iran) Tonio Burton (USA) Ross Flanigan (USA) Michal Krizanek (Slovakia) Phil Clahar (USA) Andrea Presti (Italy) Hassan Mostafa (Egypt) Justin Shier (USA) Roman Fritz (Germany) Hunter Labrada (USA)  Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (Andrew Jacked) (UAE) Nathan De Asha (United Kingdom) Regan Grimes (Canada) Theo Leguerrier (France) Charles Griffen (USA) Nick Walker (USA) — Withdrew before the contest due to an injury Brett Wilkin (USA) — Withdrew before the contest due to a health issue 212 Olympia Shaun Clarida (USA) — Reigning Champion Felipe Fierro (Chile) Angel Calderon Frias (Spain) Ahmad Ashkanani (Kuwait) Felipe Moraes (Brazil) Kerrith Bajjo (USA) Piotr Borecki (Poland) Andrei Melnikov (Russia) Roman Iushchenko (Ukraine) John Jewett (USA) Chris Jones (USA) Fabrizio de Souza Moreira (Brazil) Naser Mohamed (Kuwait) Keone Pearson (USA) Hidetada Yamagishi (Japan) Oleh Kryvyi (Ukraine)  Hossein Kalateh (Canada)  Radoslav Angelov (Bulgaria) Classic Physique Chris Bumstead (Canada) — Reigning Champion Ramon Rocha Queiroz (Brazil) Urs Kalecinski (Germany) Mike Sommerfeld (Germany) Woilid Baatout (France) Eric Brown (USA) Daniil Famponte (USA) Andrei Kozhokar (Russia) Michael Daboul (United Kingdom) German Pastor (Spain) Eric Wildberger Lisboa (Brazil) Samuel Paquin (Canada) Damien Patrick (USA) Damian Kuffel (Poland) Vahid Badpei (Iran) Laszlo Kiraly (Hungary) Antoine Loth (Spain) Carlos Dommar (USA) Fabio Junio Ramos Vale (Brazil) John Le (Canada) Marcus Perry (USA) Diego Alejandro Galindo (Brazil) Matthew Greggo (USA) Stephane Matala (France) Jared Thompson (USA) Jae Hun Park (South Korea) Alejandro Cambronero (Costa Rica) Eduardo Oliveira (Brazil) Shicheng Jin (China) Shi Tian Wang (China) Wesley Vissers (Netherlands) Christopher Ziller (Germany)  Gabriel Zancanelli (Brazil) Courage Opara (USA) Terrence Ruffin (ISA) Maxime Yedess (France)  Breon Ansley (USA) — Two-time former champion Hasan Alibrahim (Netherlands) Junior Javorski (Brazil) Men’s Physique Erin Banks (USA) — Reigning Champion Mehdi Kabbadj (Morocco) Ming Chieh Tsai (District of Taiwan) Kahlia Ramzi (Algeria) Corey Morris (USA) Brandon Hendrickson (USA) Diogo Montenegro (Brazil) Mahmood Al-Maghrabi (Bahrain) Emanuel Hunter (USA) Mauro Fialho Garcia, Jr. (Spain) Carlos DeOliveira (Brazil) Benquil Marigny (USA) Riccardo Croci (Italy) Derrick Stevenson (USA) Ryan Terry (United Kingdom) Emmanuel Costa (Brazil) Daniel Ammons (USA) Andre Ferguson (USA) Vinicius Mateus Veiro Lima (Brazil) Vitor Chaves (Brazil) Joseph Lee (USA) Victor Manuel Ramirez Chavez (Costa Rica) Bhuwan Chauhan (India) Sidy Pouye (Spain) Yoon Sung Lee (South Korea) Jason Huynh (USA) Anderson Arruda (Brazil) Jeremy Potvin (USA) Drew Cullen (USA) Ismael Dominquez (Mexico) Arya Saffaie (USA) Rodrigue Chesnier (France) Febo Gambacorta (Italy) Rafael Oliveira (Brazil) Jonas Jamena (No Country Listed)  Jeremiah Maxey (USA) Joven Sagabain (Philippines) Edvan Palmeira (Brazil) Ali Bilal (Belgium) Ayoub Sulayman (Libya) Charjo Grant (USA) Reuben Glass (USA) Adeyemi Awoyemi (United Kingdom)  Kyron Holden (USA) Emile Walker (United Kingdom) Jeremy Buendia (USA) JunHo Lee (South Korea) Wheelchair Harold Kelley (USA) — Reigning Champion Gabriele Andriulli (Italy) Antoni Khadraoui (Algeria) Josue Golrila Albino (Brazil) Mohammadreza Tabrizi Nouri (Canada) Tyler Brey (USA)  Karol Milewski (Poland) Woody Belfort (Canada) Tory Jones (Canada) Bradley Betts (USA) Tim Caldwell (USA) Jason Metcalf (USA) Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw (USA) — Reigning Champion Angela Yeo (USA) Sherry Priami (USA) Natalia Kovaleva (USA) Julia Whitesel (USA) Alcione Barreto (Brazil) MayLa Ash (USA)  Kristina Mendoza (USA) Michaela Aycock (USA) Reshanna Boswell (USA) Chelsea Dion (USA) Women’s Physique Natalia Abraham Coelho (USA) — Reigning Champion Sarah Villegas (USA) Brooke Walker (USA) Anne-Lorraine Mohn (France) Pamela Canfield (USA) Elena Aviles Romero (Spain) Emily Schubert (USA) Emilija Martic (Canada) Romana Skotzen (United Kingdom) Zana Benta (Brazil) Caroline Alves Dos Santos (Brazil) Amy McKown (USA) Danielle LaMartina (USA)

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Untimely Setback Forces Nick Walker to Withdraw From 2023 Mr. Olympia

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Untimely Setback Forces Nick Walker to Withdraw From 2023 Mr. Olympia Even “The Mutant” is human. Unfortunately for Nick Walker, his Olympia journey has already come to an end due to a hamstring tear he suffered while training for the most important bodybuilding show of the year. Despite his best efforts, the third-place finisher at the 2022 Mr. Olympia could not overcome an injury that occurred at the worst possible time. With the 2023 Olympia weekend about to get underway in Orlando, FL, from Nov. 2-5, Walker announced his decision to bow out of the contest via an Instagram post on Oct. 31, 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick “the Mutant” Walker (@nick_walker39) More from Breaking Muscle: How to Watch the 2023 Olympia Contest The 12 Best Hamstring Exercises for Muscle Mass, Strength, and More Although he looked stage-ready on the surface, the 2021 Arnold Classic winner revealed his hamstring remains a major issue. “I tried to push through it. I tried to do whatever I could and get whatever treatment I could, but it just gradually got worse,” Walker explained. “It did not progress in any way, shape, or form. Me and my team thought it was best that we just pulled out because we knew there was just no shot of us placing top-three at this point, or higher. And we do not want to drop placing.” Of course, recent changes to the Olympia Qualifying System stipulate that only the top three finishers in the 2023 Mr. Olympia automatically secure a spot in the 2024 contest. Even though Walker finished behind only Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford in the Men’s Open division a year ago, he surely would have faced an uphill battle to fend off the likes of 2023 Arnold Classic champion Samson Dauda and 2019 Mr. Olympia winner Brandon Curry for third place on one fully healthy leg. After delivering the news to promoters and officials, the 2021 Arnold Classic winner said he received nothing but support from IFBB Pro League president Jim Manion and Olympia owner Jake Wood. “They asked me if I ever needed anything and that just makes me proud to be part of this organization,” Walker said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick “the Mutant” Walker (@nick_walker39) More from Breaking Muscle: Charles Griffen Overcomes Torn Pec to Secure Spot in 2023 Mr. Olympia Lineup How to Eat More for Muscle and Strength Gains Moving forward, there are major ramifications for everyone involved. Walker faces a tough task to recover from a torn hamstring and remind everyone why he was considered one of the top contenders to take home the Mr. Olympia crown in 2023. Meanwhile, his absence opens the door even wider for someone like Dauda, Curry, or even Hunter Labrada, who took home the 2023 Tampa Pro Men’s Open title in August, to punch their ticket to next year’s show with a top-three finish. After all, with Walker, two-time Mr. Olympia champion Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, 2022 Bigman Weekend Pro winner Brett “The Butcher” Wilkin, and 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow winner Ian Valliere all withdrawing for various reasons, the stage won’t be quite so crowded (or competitive) with a few big names missing. Although it would be easy for Walker to view his setback negatively, he showed impressive resolve and inner strength when speaking about what’s next. “If I learned anything from this is that anything can happen at any given second,” he explained. “But it’s how you handle it; it’s what you do that defines who you are and the character you will become.” Featured Image: nick_walker39 / Instagram The post Untimely Setback Forces Nick Walker to Withdraw From 2023 Mr. Olympia appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Even “The Mutant” is human. Unfortunately for Nick Walker, his Olympia journey has already come to an end due to a hamstring tear he suffered while training for the most important bodybuilding show of the year. Despite his best efforts, the third-place finisher at the 2022 Mr. Olympia could not overcome an injury that occurred at the worst… The post Untimely Setback Forces Nick Walker to Withdraw From 2023 Mr. Olympia appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Stephen Sheehan, CPT{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/nick-walker-withdraws-from-2023-mr-olympia/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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How to Watch the 2023 Olympia Contest

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How to Watch the 2023 Olympia Contest Top bodybuilders from around the world will try to parlay their chiseled physiques into championship glory at the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL. Scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023, the most prestigious show in the sport will feature athletes from 11 International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro League (IFBB Pro League) divisions, including 2022 Men’s Open winner Hadi Choopan and king of the Classic Physique category Chris Bumstead. While you can watch the contestants pose in person by purchasing tickets to the event at mrolympia.com, you don’t necessarily have to travel to the Sunshine State to see bulging biceps, sculpted shoulders, and defined abs. You can catch all the action from Joe Weider’s 2023 Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend from the comfort of your own home via pay-per-view for $74.99 on olympiaproductions.com. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mr. Olympia LLC (@mrolympiallc) More from Breaking Muscle: How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Beginners and Advanced Lifters Reigning Champ Hadi Choopan and Top Contender Derek Lunsford Team Up for Chest Workout 3 Weeks Before 2023 Mr. Olympia Not only does the package cover pre-judging and finals for all divisions, but it also includes the Olympia press conferences and Olympia EXPO. As a bonus, the pay-per-view also includes coverage of the 2023 Amateur Olympia, which is scheduled to take place from Oct. 31 through Nov. 1, 2023. 2023 Olympia Schedule Once the action kicks off in Orlando, there will be ample opportunities for fans to see athletes from all 11 divisions display their physiques for the judges. With a jam-packed schedule and plenty of anticipation about who will be crowned Mr. Olympia this year, here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s taking place at the Orange County Convention Center, Note: All times listed below are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Tuesday, Oct. 31 Amateur Olympia — Women’s Judging & Finals: 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 Amateur Olympia — Men’s Judging & Finals: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 Olympia Press Conference: Noon Friday, Nov. 3 Olympia World Fitness EXPO: 9 a.m. Olympia Pre-Judging: 9:30 a.m. Fitness 212 Figure Women’s Physique Ms. Olympia Wellness Olympia Friday Finals: 6 p.m. 212 Olympia Fitness Figure Women’s Physique Ms. Olympia Wellness Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 Olympia Pre-Judging: 9 a.m. Classic Physique Men’s Physique Bikini Wheelchair — Pre-Judging & Finals Olympia Saturday Finals: 7 p.m. Mr. Olympia Men’s Physique Bikini Classic Physique New Qualification Rules There will be more pressure to perform than ever before for the current crop of contestants. After all, changes to the Olympia Qualifying System (OQS) will make it more difficult for athletes to earn an automatic berth in the 2024 contest. On Oct. 23, 2023, Olympia owner Jake Wood delivered a major update via Instagram about new rules that will have an immediate impact on the bodybuilding community. “Starting with this year’s event, only the top 3 in the Mr. Olympia will automatically qualify for the following year’s Olympia. We are making this change in an effort to add some additional star power to the various regional events held worldwide. This change is being made with the full support of the IFBB Pro League as we all share an interest in maintaining a system that strengthens events at all levels,” Wood wrote. With only the top three finishers punching their ticket to the 2024 Olympia, that could leave some talented competitors on the outside looking in once everything culminates in Orlando. And given the quality depth in some divisions — especially Men’s Open and Classic Physique — the battle to be one of the last three people standing should be particularly fierce. Complete Olympia Rosters by Division You may be familiar with household names like Chris Bumstead and Derek Lunsford, but other lesser-known bodybuilders will also do their best to impress the judges over the weekend. Here’s a full division-by-division breakdown of the rosters for the 2023 Olympia. Men’s Open (Mr. Olympia) 212 Olympia Classic Physique Men’s Physique Wheelchair Ms. Olympia Women’s Physique Wellness Fitness Figure Bikini Men’s Open (Mr. Olympia) Hadi Choopan (Iran) — Reigning Champion Derek Lunsford (USA) Brandon Curry (USA) Samson Dauda (United Kingdom) Behrooz Tabani (Iran) Tonio Burton (USA) Ross Flanigan (USA) Michal Krizanek (Slovakia) Phil Clahar (USA) Andrea Presti (Italy) Hassan Mostafa (Egypt) Justin Shier (USA) Roman Fritz (Germany) Hunter Labrada (USA)  Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (Andrew Jacked) (UAE) Nathan De Asha (United Kingdom) Regan Grimes (Canada) Theo Leguerrier (France) Charles Griffen (USA) 212 Olympia Shaun Clarida (USA) — Reigning Champion Felipe Fierro (Chile) Angel Calderon Frias (Spain) Ahmad Ashkanani (Kuwait) Felipe Moraes (Brazil) Kerrith Bajjo (USA) Piotr Borecki (Poland) Andrei Melnikov (Russia) Roman Iushchenko (Ukraine) John Jewett (USA) Chris Jones (USA) Fabrizio de Souza Moreira (Brazil) Naser Mohamed (Kuwait) Keone Pearson (USA) Hidetada Yamagishi (Japan) Oleh Kryvyi (Ukraine)  Hossein Kalateh (Canada)  Radoslav Angelov (Bulgaria) Classic Physique Chris Bumstead (Canada) — Reigning Champion Ramon Rocha Queiroz (Brazil) Urs Kalecinski (Germany) Mike Sommerfeld (Germany) Woilid Baatout (France) Eric Brown (USA) Daniil Famponte (USA) Andrei Kozhokar (Russia) Michael Daboul (United Kingdom) German Pastor (Spain) Eric Wildberger Lisboa (Brazil) Samuel Paquin (Canada) Damien Patrick (USA) Damian Kuffel (Poland) Vahid Badpei (Iran) Laszlo Kiraly (Hungary) Antoine Loth (Spain) Carlos Dommar (USA) Fabio Junio Ramos Vale (Brazil) John Le (Canada) Marcus Perry (USA) Diego Alejandro Galindo (Brazil) Matthew Greggo (USA) Stephane Matala (France) Jared Thompson (USA) Jae Hun Park (South Korea) Alejandro Cambronero (Costa Rica) Eduardo Oliveira (Brazil) Shicheng Jin (China) Shi Tian Wang (China) Wesley Vissers (Netherlands) Christopher Ziller (Germany)  Gabriel Zancanelli (Brazil) Courage Opara (USA) Terrence Ruffin (ISA) Maxime Yedess (France)  Breon Ansley (USA) — Two-time former champion Hasan Alibrahim (Netherlands) Junior Javorski (Brazil) Men’s Physique Erin Banks (USA) — Reigning Champion Mehdi Kabbadj (Morocco) Ming Chieh Tsai (District of Taiwan) Kahlia Ramzi (Algeria) Corey Morris (USA) Brandon Hendrickson (USA) Diogo Montenegro (Brazil) Mahmood Al-Maghrabi (Bahrain) Emanuel Hunter (USA) Mauro Fialho Garcia, Jr. (Spain) Carlos DeOliveira (Brazil) Benquil Marigny (USA) Riccardo Croci (Italy) Derrick Stevenson (USA) Ryan Terry (United Kingdom) Emmanuel Costa (Brazil) Daniel Ammons (USA) Andre Ferguson (USA) Vinicius Mateus Veiro Lima (Brazil) Vitor Chaves (Brazil) Joseph Lee (USA) Victor Manuel Ramirez Chavez (Costa Rica) Bhuwan Chauhan (India) Sidy Pouye (Spain) Yoon Sung Lee (South Korea) Jason Huynh (USA) Anderson Arruda (Brazil) Jeremy Potvin (USA) Drew Cullen (USA) Ismael Dominquez (Mexico) Arya Saffaie (USA) Rodrigue Chesnier (France) Febo Gambacorta (Italy) Rafael Oliveira (Brazil) Jonas Jamena (No Country Listed)  Jeremiah Maxey (USA) Joven Sagabain (Philippines) Edvan Palmeira (Brazil) Ali Bilal (Belgium) Ayoub Sulayman (Libya) Charjo Grant (USA) Reuben Glass (USA) Adeyemi Awoyemi (United Kingdom)  Kyron Holden (USA) Emile Walker (United Kingdom) Jeremy Buendia (USA) JunHo Lee (South Korea) Wheelchair Harold Kelley (USA) — Reigning Champion Gabriele Andriulli (Italy) Antoni Khadraoui (Algeria) Josue

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2023 Rogue CrossFit Invitational Results — Laura Horvath and Patrick Vellner Become Two-Time Champions

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2023 Rogue CrossFit Invitational Results — Laura Horvath and Patrick Vellner Become Two-Time Champions Facing heavy rain and a field of fierce competitors over the course of four days, 2023 CrossFit Games winner Laura Horvath and second-Fittest Man on Earth® Patrick Vellner both became two-time Rogue Invitational champions by winning their respective divisions at the 2023 Rogue Invitational. The current Fittest Woman on Earth® earned her place atop the podium for the second straight year with a dynamite performance at Dell Diamond stadium that included three event victories. Meanwhile, Vellner just edged out reigning Fittest Man on Earth® Jeffrey Adler to take home the Men’s Individual crown for the second time in four years. Despite dealing with adverse conditions, that didn’t stop the athletes from showcasing their strength, speed, and stamina for the fans who weathered the storm in Round Rock, Texas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CrossFit Games (@crossfitgames) [Related: Scotland’s Own Tom Stoltman Takes Home Title at 2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals With Dominant Performance] Here are the final standings for both divisions at the 2023 Rogue CrossFit Invitational: 2023 Rogue CrossFit Invitational Final Standings — Women Laura Horvath — 780 points (Winner) Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr — 770 points Emma Lawson — 650 points Gabriela Migała — 630 points Alex Gazan — 590 points Emma Cary — 550 points Danielle Brandon — 540 points Arielle Loewen — 510 points Dani Speegle — 505 points Manon Angonese — 460 points Christine Kolenbrander — 455 points Lauren Fisher — 420 points Paige Powers — 405 points Paige Semenza — 390 points Emily Rolfe — 330 points Bethany Flores — 320 points Karin Freyova — 305 points Kyra Milligan — 295 points Shelby Neal — 265 points Elena Carratala Sanahuja — 235 points 2023 Rogue CrossFit Invitational Final Standings — Men Pat Vellner — 660 points (Winner) Jeffrey Adler — 640 points Roman Khrennikov— 610 points Brent Fikowski — 610 points Ricky Garard — 565 points Travis Mayer — 555 points Jayson Hopper — 545points Dallin Pepper — 545 points Jay Crouch — 540 points Noah Olsen — 530 points Jelle Hoste — 485 points Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson — 475 points Chandler Smith — 455 points Lazar Đukić — 445 points Tudor Magda — 435 points Bayley Martin — 375 points Victor Hoffer — 360 points Will Moorad — 300 points Garrett Clark — 255 points Jonne Koski — 10 points View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura Horvath (@laurahorvaht) [Related: 7 Tips to Perfect Your Deadlift Form] With nine events that tested their strength and conditioning (as well as their mental fortitude), the CrossFit participants at the 2023 Rogue Invitational deserve tremendous credit for enduring a difficult challenge. While the two winners had a couple of hiccups, both Horvath and Vellner accumulated enough points to emerge victorious and secure lucrative paydays. Here’s an event-by-event breakdown of how each champion performed: Laura Horvath 2023 Rogue Invitational Event by Event Performance Other than struggling to make it through “10th Inning” at the start of Day Two, Horvath had little trouble completing the other eight events on the schedule. In fact, she secured a top-three finish in six of the nine events, including wins in “The Circus,” “Hulk Hands,” and “The Cleanup.” Of course, the 2023 CrossFit Games winner needed every point to fend off six-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, who showed no rust in her first competition since 2021. Ultimately, though, Horvath outlasted her peer in what proved to be a neck-and-neck battle till the very end. Texas Heavy — Fourth place Seat at the Bar — Second place The Circus — First place 10th Inning — 14th place The Duel III — Second place Max Deadlift — Third place Hulk Hands — First place Big Cat — Fifth place The Cleanup — First place Pat Vellner 2023 Rogue Invitational Event by Event Performance Although he got off to a slow start, Vellner more than made up for his lackluster showing in “Texas Heavy” by rattling off top-three finishes in four of the next five events. That string of standout performances helped him climb atop the leaderboard and maintain a slim lead over Adler, who ultimately came up 20 points shy of the No. 1 spot. Vellner, a seven-time CrossFit Games competitor who won the Rogue Invitational in 2020, delivered his best performance in “Seat at the Bar.” The Canadian native took home second in the event by completing the 20-15-10 rep scheme of log muscle ups, followed by five back squats of 375 pounds (170 kilograms) in six minutes and 47 seconds. He also demonstrated excellent strength by tying Tudor Magda for the second-highest deadlift with a 595-pound (270-kilogram) pull on Event No. 6. Texas Heavy — 13th place Seat at the Bar — Second place The Circus — Third place 10th Inning — Fourth place The Duel III — Third place Max Deadlift — Third place Hulk Hands — Ninth place Big Cat — 10th place The Cleanup — 10th place View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rogue Invitational (@rogueinvitational) [Related: Try These 3 Air Bike Workouts for Conditioning, Fat Loss, and More] Not only did Horvath and Vellner become multiple-time Rogue Invitational champions over the Oct. 26-29 weekend, but they also became substantially wealthier for their efforts. Finishing ahead of the pack earned them each a record-setting prize purse of $280,304.30. Considering the second-place finishers took home roughly a third of that amount ($97,780.57), it’s safe to say the 2023 Rogue Invitational winners can appreciate all the blood, sweat, and tears they poured into their training to prepare for the four-day showdown at Dell Diamond. Featured image: @rogueinvitational on Instagram The post 2023 Rogue CrossFit Invitational Results — Laura Horvath and Patrick Vellner Become Two-Time Champions appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Facing heavy rain and a field of fierce competitors over the course of four days, 2023 CrossFit Games winner Laura Horvath and second-Fittest Man on Earth® Patrick Vellner both became two-time Rogue Invitational champions by winning their respective divisions at the 2023 Rogue Invitational. The current Fittest Woman on Earth® earned her place atop the podium for the… The post 2023 Rogue

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