Nov 5, 2024
On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, former Muscle and Fitness writer Jerry Brainum is the guest to talk about the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest. In Part Two of his interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the top competitors in the contest. They also talk about the Classic Physique Olympia and the retirement of Chris Bumstead. At the end of the interview, John reads the 1985 Mr. Olympia contest report written by Bill Reynolds from the February, 1996 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.
Time Stamps:
2:15 - Chris Bumstead planning to compete in Open Men's Bodybuilding
4:20 - John's current diet to get ripped
10:09 - New videos up on YouTube
11:00 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum, Part Two
11:05 - Andrew Jacked, 5th Place in the Mr. Olympia
19:45 - Hungry to win
23:42 - 2024 Classic Physique Olympia
27:00 - Chris Bumstead retires
33:30 - The popularity of the Classic Physique division
35:38 - Top competitors in Classic Physique
38:00 - Weight restrictions for Classic Physique
41:00 - Mandatory blood tests for Pro Bodybuilders
47:25 - Symmetry Round
51:00 - New divisions in Bodybuilding
1:02:50 - Prize money in the Mr. Olympia
1:15:42 - John Hansen reads the article "Haney: Two in a Row" written by Bill Reynolds for the February, 1996 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.
Links:
John Hansen's Workout and Nutrition Programs