On this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, former Muscle and Fitness writer Jerry Brainum, is the guest to talk about the recent 2024 Mr. Olympia contest. In Part One of the interview, Jerry and host John Hansen review the biggest competition of the year. They analyze all the top contestants and talk about their strengths and weaknesses and what they should do to improve for next year.

Time Stamps:

1:53 - Chris Bumstead to compete in Open Bodybuilding

4:00 - Today's Pro Bodybuilders Guest Posing

8:50 - Start of Jerry Brainum Interview, Part One

11:00 - Perfect balance in the arms

13:10 - The 2024 Mr. Olympia review

14:30 - Samson Dauda, the new Mr. Olympia

19:00 - Bloated Bellies

21:28 - Older competitors

25:48 - Nick Walker dropping out of the Olympia

35:24 - The sad ending of Shawn Rhoden

40:37 - Hadi Choopan, 2nd Place

47:11 - Derek Lunsford, 3rd Place

52:46 - Improving as a Mr. Olympia winner

1:01:39 - Martin Fitzwater, 4th Place

Links:

Jerry Brainum's Newsletter

Bodybuilding Legends Patreon Sponsor link

Bodybuilding Legends website

John Hansen Workout and Diet Programs