“Pumping Iron” vs “Generation Iron”
When it was announced last year that a new “Pumping Iron” was being made, I rolled my eyes after hearing the news. “Pumping Iron” was released way back in 1977 and, since the release of that soon to be classic film, there has always been talk of another “Pumping Iron”. However, it was always just talk and it never came to be.
Olympia Observations
Now that the biggest and most highly anticipated bodybuilding competition has come and gone, what have we learned? The 2013 Mr. Olympia contest was hyped as one of the biggest and best Mr. Olympia contests in its 49-year history.
2013 Mr. Olympia – John Hansen’s Predictions
In the movie “Casino”, Robert DeNiro portrays a character that was based on the true life story of Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, a gambling mastermind who ran Las Vegas for the mob for many years. Rosenthal was a genius at picking the winning team or individual in a sporting event. He would study every aspect of the players involved, the coaches, the weather conditions, the playing field, the trends, etc, etc.
Casey Viator – A Genetic Phenomenon
Bodybuilding is a sport in which success, in large part, is dependent on the genetics that are inherited from your ancestors. When Mr. Universe Mike Mentzer was asked the secret to building his incredible physique, he answered “I picked the right parents.”
The 10 Most Exciting Mr. Olympia Contests
The 2013 IFBB Mr. Olympia contest is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the 49 years of the most prestigious competition in Bodybuilding. The return of 4-time champ Jay Cutler, the debut of the massive Big Ramy, the threat of the incredible Kai Greene as well as the defending champ himself, Phil “The Gift” Heath, is going to make this year’s event one for the history books.
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