These pages have a lot of information to provide you regarding the 2022 Olympia. However, we can fill you in as much and as easily as possible, which is why we chose this format — the ABC of the 2022 Joe Vedder Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend, hosted by Wings of Strength and Trifecta. has presented
A is for Arnold
Arnold Schwarzenegger won six consecutive Mr. Olympias from 1970-75. He then came out of retirement to win for the seventh time in 1980. He is the most famous champion in history.
B is for
Bench Press The Go To For 1976 A winner Franco Colombo, also a famous powerlifter: “If I don’t do any other chest exercise, I always do the bench press. Anything better for chest thickness.” do not have.”
C is for conflict.
Controversy and the decision of a subjective game, especially its zenith event, can be a fertile ground for controversial decisions. And Olympia is the most fertile of such fertile lands. Some of the biggest head-scratchers over the years are:
- 1980 MR OLYMPIA Five years after his retirement, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s sudden, unannounced, appearance at the Sydney Opera House — bringing much less muscle and acclaim than usual — came as a shock to many. Amid thunderous applause after he was announced as the winner, Chris Dickerson jumped off the stage screaming, “I can’t believe it!”; Frank Zane threw his trophy behind the wall. And Mike Mentzer, the only Mr. Universe to date to ever score a perfect 300, left and never competed again.
- 1991 MS Olympia: Filmed live on ABC’s Wide World of Sports, Beau Francis leads Linda Murray in the evening final. A large scoreboard displayed current placings for all to see. Somehow, by the end of the evening, a slightly younger and less defined Landa Murray was declared the winner. The outburst in the audience was led by Bev’s husband Steve Weinberger, standing on his feet and yelling at the judges. Weinberger would later become the IFBB’s top judge. Other less dramatic, but less controversial decisions include:
- 2002 MR. O: Rooney won his fourth Olympia over a phenomenal — some say the best of his career — Jay Cutler.
- 2007: It was Cutler’s turn, this time as the O’s champion, to be the guy who shouldn’t have won over a highly conditioned Victor Martinez. 2014: It was Kai Greene’s turn to finally marry the then four-time Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath. Unfortunately, the judges didn’t see it that way.
D is for Dimensions
While Arnold and Sergio Oliva were certainly big guys, they were the exception, not the rule. Once Dorian Yates crossed the 250-pound line, the massive race was on. Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler eventually brought even more mass, competing in the 270- to 290-pound range. Then came Big Ramy, all 300 plus pounds of him. This year, he is even bigger! Women have also brought more size to the sport, not only in bodybuilding but also in figure and female body composition. Even bikini girls have more muscles now than when the split started. Everyone is growing!
is for e. Expo
The Olympia Expo features vendors and activities for all genders, ages and fitness levels. The expo is also a place where prejudice happens.
F is for First call out
A preliminary comparison series of prejudice. It almost always consists of the presumed top finishers. The first callout is important, but you want to make sure you’re in the last callout as well.
It’s for G. granular
This is when the skin looks very dry and you can almost see the individual muscle fibers underneath. If a bodybuilder is skinny, expect him to be very high. Examples of grainy legends were six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates and 2009 Mr. Olympia runner-up Branch Warren.
H is for Hollywood
In this case we mean Planet Hollywood. In years past, the Olympia was held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, but the 2022 edition will be held on the famous Vegas Strip at Planet Hollywood. Bodybuilding’s biggest stars will be showcased on one of Sin City’s biggest stages.
is for me IFBB Pro League
The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness is the governing body that sanctions all Olympia competitions. Amateurs compete in the NPC (National Physique Committee) to earn an IFBB Pro League Pro Card. From there, it’s all about competing in Olympia qualifying events in hopes of reaching the industry’s biggest stage: Olympia Weekend.
is for J. Joe Vedder
Named after Olympia Weekend, the late, great Joe Vedder is affectionately called the father of bodybuilding. Vedder was a publisher, entrepreneur, bodybuilder, and strength and fitness enthusiast before he died at age 93.
K is for Kinesiology
Bodybuilding may be about posing, but movement and transitioning from pose to pose are important to show off all aspects of a competitor’s body. Fitness athletes will also perform challenging routines that are sure to entertain the crowd. It’s not just about the muscles, it’s also about the movement.
L is for Legends
As in legendary competitors at the Olympia weekend, including Mr. O winner Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman, who has eight Sandow trophies. 10-time Ms. Olympia Iris Kyle; and eight-time Fitness Olympia champion Adela Garcia. There are many more people who will be walking the aisles and watching today’s champions from the audience.
is for m. Mr. and Miss Olympia.
The first Mr. Olympia competition was held in 1965 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. Ms. Olympia saw her triumphant return in 2020 after a hiatus in 2014.
is for Nickname
Some of the best nicknames for Mr. O winners include: Arnold “The Oak” Schwarzenegger, Dorian “The Shadow” Yates, Phil “The Gift” Heath, Frank “The Chemist” Zane, Ronnie “The King” Coleman.
O is for alone
The 1968 and 1971 Mr. Olympia contests featured only one contestant, Sergio Oliva and Arnold Schwarzenegger, respectively. Oh, they won.
is for p. Posedown
This is the round when the top competitors pose with each other in an unscored, free-for-all format.
Q is for Qualify.
To be eligible to compete in the Olympia. IFBB Professionals must travel one of these routes:
- A top four at a previous Olympia, a top three at this year’s Arnold Classic/International or a top two at the New York Pro.
- Win an IFBB Pro competition after the previous Olympia.
- Collect enough points by placing high in IFBB Pro competitions. The top five highest point scores each season qualify for the O.
R is for Routines
Because what’s the point of having all that muscle if you can’t show it off? The posing routine has become a signature by which each contestant signs off on their presentation. No two are alike and some are better than others. While the stage has been private to some of the best posers over the years, there are others, such as six-time Masters Mr. Olympia Vince Taylor, four-time Ms. Fitness Olympia Oksana Grishina, and the almighty king of posing, Kai Greene. That everyone is showing themselves.
is for s. harmony
Bringing a balanced and well-proportioned physique has helped Mr. O winners Frank Zane, Samir Binout, and three-time Classic Physique O winner Chris Bumstead stand out among other legends of the stage.
T is for Tanning
Olympia competitors must make sure their tanning is perfect so they look their best under the lights and in front of the judges. This is why you will see (and possibly smell) a lot of tanning oil on the players before they go on stage. This helps them show off the work they spent weeks doing.
is for u. Upper back
A common phrase in sports is that shows win from behind. If the upper back is wide and thick with a lot of separation between the muscles, this will be noticed when the judges call for the back double biceps pose. Confident competitors will hit this pose immediately when it’s called for.
V is for The Venetian
The official hotel of the 2022 Olympia is the Venetian Hotel in downtown Las Vegas, NV. The expo will also be held there, and is expected to be the biggest and best ever. Book your room, then grab some sweeps and samples.
is for w. Welfare Division
The new division debuted in Orlando in 2021, and will be part of the main stage events in 2022. Francil Matos is the defending champion in this year’s competition.
X is fo.r x frame
\Whether you’re male or female, competing for figure size, there are broad shoulders and hips that lead to a small waist, followed by thick and defined legs that create an X-Frame. If the athlete’s body is described with this term, it is a good thing.
Y is for Youtube
Subscribe to Olympia TV. on YouTube so you can catch all the news and developments leading up to the big weekend in Las Vegas. You will then be able to follow what happens after you lead Olympia in 2023.
is for Z. Zappos Theater
The place where all the action will go down is the weekend of December 15-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be the first time the Olympia has been held in Vegas since 2019, and you won’t want to miss a second of the excitement this year. go to mrolympia.com For more information.
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