2024 Mr. Olympia Review, Part Two with Jerry Brainum

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: Jerry Brainum's Newsletter Patreon Sponsor Link John Hansen's Workout and Nutrition Programs Bodybuilding Legends website