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Lebanon’s Samir Bannout, a veteran bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/https:/www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/https:/www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] champion in the Golden Era, and former Mr Olympia attended this year’s competitions to see the results. He is a pioneer in the bodybuilding arena and people still get awestruck by his name. His chiseled physique is still talked about and people often reminisce about his golden days as a bodybuilder. The IFBB pro had his own opinions about this year’s Olympia winners and delved into them in an interview. The interview with RxMuscle saw Bannout talk about Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan. Let’s see what shocked him the most. SAMIR BANNOUT WAS SHOCKED While talking to the interviewer about the Open Class bodybuilding pre-judging, the conversation went to Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford. They agreed that everyone was a “little off” the previous day and Bannout was shocked because Hadi Choopan looked amazing according to him. He admitted, “Our main pick was Lunsford because we saw the changes he made.” The master of sodium manipulation believed that Lunsford would win but he was surprised to see Choopan’s conditioning. The pro explained, “The guy’s got the body and he improved his back. But when I came here, I was in a state of shock. Because I didn’t expect Hadi to make such a great improvement.” Lunsford Reveals Why He Lost To Hadi Choopan Last Year [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-at-mr-olympia-2023-press-conference-defending-runners-up-derek-lunsford-reveals-why-he-lost-to-hadi-choopan-last-year/] The conversation was inclining towards whether Derek Lunsford deserved to win the title or not. All the veterans unanimously agreed that Hadi Choopan was supposed to win because of his impressive conditioning. The Persian Wolf was seemingly upset after losing and he stormed off the stage. HADI CHOOPAN WAS UPSET AFTER LOSING MR OLYMPIA The Olympia competition of 2023 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-shameful-robbery-bodybuilding-world-feels-sorry-as-hadi-choopan-storms-off-the-stage-after-losing-twenty-twenty-three-mr-olympia-to-derek-lunsford/] was intriguing, to say the least, and it was very cutthroat. There were mass monsters like Samson Dauda, Hadi Choopan, and Derek Lunsford competing side by side. Even though Nick Walker dropped off the competition at the last moment due to a hamstring injury the enthusiasm to witness the others did not whither off. However, even when people expected Derek Lunsford to win, they were shocked to see Hadi Choopan’s conditioning. Derek Lunsford won the title nonetheless, and Choopan was not happy about the loss. When Bob Chick asked the bodybuilders to flex their muscles on stage the Iranian bodybuilder stormed off the stage stunning everyone. Watch This Story: 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman Named His Female Counterpart in the Bodybuilding World [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-8x-mr-olympia-ronnie-coleman-named-his-female-counterpart-in-bodybuilding-world/] Do you think Hadi Choopan deserved to win the title? Tell us in the comments below. 

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

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<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
<ul>
 	<li>Arnold Schwarzenegger:?</li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
<ul>
 	<li>Ronnie Coleman:</li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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 	<li>Lee Haney:</li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:? The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Derek Lunsford: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and more</h2>
Derek Lunsford is the only person in the history of bodybuilding to have won the Mr. Olympia title in two divisions. While he won the Mr Olympia 212 division title in 2021, Lunsford wrote his name in the history books when he defeated Hadi Choopan to lift the Sandow trophy at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. Being a part of major history in the bodybuilding world, Derek Lunsford continues to create waves in the community, not just for his shredded physique, but also for the dedication that he has showcased throughout his career.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Derek Lunsford’s Early Life</h2>
Derek Lunsford was born in St. Petersburg, Indiana, on May 14, 1993. There is little to no information available on the names of the bodybuilding champion's parents. Even at school, Lunsford had an inclination towards sports, being a regular participant in wrestling and soccer games. However, it was after he started college that he ventured into lifting weights. There was a reason behind this as well. As the school that he attended did not have a wrestling program, Lunsford was forced to lift weights, paving the way for his interest in bodybuilding.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Derek Lunsford's Wife and Children</h2>
Lunsford got married to long-time girlfriend Jhelsin Mabaga in 2022. A fitness instructor by profession, Mabaga is often seen spearheading online fitness programs and is seen by Lunsford's side during many major bodybuilding events. As part of her profession, Mabaga is extremely active on social media and can often be seen sharing before-and-after transformation stories of her clients. The couple also recently became parents of a baby girl, who was born in January 2024.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Derek Lunsford's Net Worth</h2>
Multiple reports suggest that Derek Lunsford has a net worth of around 2 million dollars. The major part of Lunsford's income has come from competing in pro bodybuilding shows. While he earned $400,000 after lifting the Sandow trophy at the 2023 Mr. Olympia, his 2022 runner-up placing made him richer by $150,000. Lunsford also has other avenues that bring him revenue, including endorsements from supplement brands and his active engagement on social media.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Derek Lunsford's Career Timeline</h2>
The bodybuilding icon made his amateur debut, winning the 2015 NPC Indianapolis Championships' Men's Open Welterweight division. Lunsford was just 22 when he graced the stage for his first show. Lunsford further participated in the 2015 NPC Junior Nationals, winning the title there as well, followed by an encore in 2016. At the NPC USA Nationals in the same year, Lunsford came in at second place. It was during the 2017 NPC USA Championships that he earned his Pro Card, after grabbing the runner-up spot.

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Just like in his amateur debut, Lunsford's first rodeo as a Pro also ended up with him lifting the trophy. The bodybuilder won the 212 division at the 2017 IFBB Tampa Pro. At the 2018 Mr. Olympia, Lunsford came in second, only behind Flex Lewis, marking his name as a major force in the division. He repeated the same in 2019, while 2020 came as a major blow with a fourth-place finish. 2021 proved to be historical for the bodybuilder as he defeated Shaun Clarida to take the 212 Mr. Olympia title home.

That being said, it was 2022 that brought about Derek Lunsford's shift to the Open division. After receiving a special invitation from the IFBB, Lunsford claimed a second-place finish defeating Nick Walker and Samson Dauda. In 2023, Lunsford defeated reigning champion Hadi Choopan, to become the only bodybuilder in history to win Mr. Olympia titles in two different divisions.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements in Derek Lunsford's Career</h2>
Despite being relatively new to bodybuilding, Derek Lunsford has made huge strides in the sport. While Let us have a look at Lunsford's achievements during this short span.

<ul>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2023 Mr. Olympia: 1st Place</li>
 	<li>2022 Mr. Olympia: 2nd place</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2021 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 1st place</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2020 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 4th</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2019 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 2nd</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2018 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 2nd</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2017 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 5th</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2017 Tampa Pro Men’s 212: 1st</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2017 NPC USA Championships- Men’s Light Heavyweight- 1st</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2016 NPC USA Championships- Men’s Middleweight- 2nd</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2016 NPC Junior Nationals- Men’s Middleweight- 1st</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2015 NPC Junior Nationals- Men’s Welterweight: 1st</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">2015 NPC Indianapolis Championship- Men’s Open Welterweight: 1st</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Derek Lunsford's Diet and Workout Routine</h2>
As part of his diet for bodybuilding competitions, Lunsford eats every 2-3 hours. He often tries to include macronutrients in his meals, to ensure that this helps him in recovering fully while he rests. Chicken, fish, eggs, and other lean meats, mixed vegetables, rice, and assorted nuts and avocados are the foods that Lunsford incorporates into his diet as part of his meal plan. For supplementation, Lunsford banks on multivitamins, amino acids, and whey protein.

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Like most other bodybuilders, Derek Lunsford has a regular training schedule where he works out for six days a week. Lunsford engages with both cable machines and free weights for his workout regime. While compound and isolation movements are incorporated into Lunsford's regime, he also uses drop sets and supersets to work on his muscles once they are fatigued. Let us see what Derek Lunsford's weekly training split looks like.
<ul>
 	<li>Monday – Chest, Abs</li>
 	<li>Tuesday – Back</li>
 	<li>Wednesday – Quads, Calves</li>
 	<li>Thursday – Shoulders, Abs</li>
 	<li>Friday – Biceps, Triceps</li>
 	<li>Saturday – Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves</li>
 	<li>Sunday – Off</li>
</ul>
Lunsford's shoulder workout
<ul>
 	<li>Dumbbell Lateral Raise – (4 sets/20-30, 15-20, 10-15, 10-15 reps)</li>
 	<li>Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press – (4 sets/15, 15, 10-12, 10-12 reps)</li>
 	<li>Cable Upright Row – (3 sets/15, 10–12, 10–12 reps)</li>
 	<li>Dumbbell Front Raise (3 sets/15 reps)</li>
 	<li>Face-Pull – (3 sets/15 reps)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Derek Lunsford’s arm workout</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Triceps Pulldowns</li>
 	<li>Close-Grip Bench Press</li>
 	<li>Lateral Cable Pulls</li>
 	<li>Triceps Pushdown Machine</li>
 	<li>Machine Cable Curls</li>
 	<li>EZ Bar Curls</li>
 	<li>Alternating Dumbbell Curls</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">Cable Preacher Curls</li>
 	<li style="text-align: left">Reverse EZ Bar Raises</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Derek Lunsford’s Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dereklunsford_/?hl=en">@dereklunsford_</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YouTube</td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjwOzMemaGoKI3L745Asd8Q">@dereklunsford_</a></td>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Personal Information:</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Derek Lunsford</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Date Of Birth</td>
<td>May 14, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Petersburg, Indiana, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>5 feet 6 inches (167.5 cm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>225-240 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>No details available</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>No details available</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>Mixed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>Around $2 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Jhelsin Mabaga</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Children</td>
<td>One daughter (Name not revealed)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Bodybuilder</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, wife and more</h2>
Hadi Choopan started his journey from a small town in Iran. Despite the odds being stacked against him, the modern-day bodybuilding icon made the most of his circumstances. Choopan made the most of his talents, relentlessly competing until he won the Mr. Olympia, the most prestigious title in bodybuilding. However, despite reaching the pinnacle of the sport, Hadi Choopan didn't rest on his laurels. After a controversial loss to Derek Lunsford in 2023, The Persian Wolf is hungry for redemption.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Hadi Choopan? </h2>
IFBB Pro Hadi Choopan is a former Mr. Olympia who won the title in 2022. The 36-year-old is a veteran bodybuilder who has been competing since he was just a 15-year-old teen. The bodybuilder first tasted success in local competitions in his home province of Fars in Southern Iran. Banking on his genetics and ability to rapidly gain muscle, Choopan climbed the ranks and, with immense dedication, conquered bodybuilding in 2022, becoming the first Mr. Olympia from Iran. A dream he nurtured from childhood became reality.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan’s Early Life </h2>
Hadi Choopan was born on 26th September 1987 in Abnow in the Sepidan County, Fars Province, in Southern Iran. Choopan was born into poverty, and his family was no better off than most families in a region strapped with financial struggles. Hence, Choopan had no other option but to start earning for his family at a very young age. In fact, the then-future Mr. Olympia champion worked two jobs, peddling goods and working in construction.

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Despite facing such harsh circumstances, Hadi Choopan found solace in bodybuilding. His interest drove him to start working out at 13. However, standing at 5'7", Choopan is among the shorter bodybuilders on stage, as a child, he was shorter and smaller. However, that didn't discourage him as he posed in front of family and friends, who didn't encourage his hobby. Yet, Choopan would eventually prove them wrong.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan’s Wife and Children</h2>
The 2022 Mr. Olympia keeps his personal life private. Although he has become more active on social media in recent months, and even his kids have made an appearance in some of his videos, no information on Hadi Choopan's wife is available at the time of writing. The bodybuilder has three children. Mohammad-Hafez Choopan is the 36-year-old's eldest son, and Nadiya Choopan is his daughter and second child. However, the name of Choopan's youngest son is unknown at the time of writing as well.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan’s Net Worth 2024 (Update)</h2>
Although no concrete information on Hadi Choopan's net worth is available, he's reportedly worth approximately $5 million. In 2022, Choopan earned $400,000 from his Olympia win alone. In 2023, he earned $150,000 as the runner-up. The bodybuilder has also recently opened the Choopan Classic Gym in District 9, Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran. However, nothing is known about any other business ventures that the former champion might have in his country.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan Career Timeline</h2>
Hadi Choopan started training under Jamshid Owji. Owji made him train with only 5 kg (11 lbs) because he was an underweight 13-year-old kid. However, the ambitious bo quickly started gaining muscle. Choopan placed third at a national-level bodybuilding contest just three years after starting his training. In the following contest, The Persian Wolf won for the first time in a province-wide contest. In 2005, Choopan became national champion. Following his victory, the bodybuilder stopped training with Owji and trained on his own.

However, Choopan continued to win even without a coach. The national champion won a silver medal at the WBPF World Bodybuilding Championship while training by himself. In 2013, he teamed up with Ali Ne’mati. Under Ne'mati, Choopan made a name for himself in international contests. Hadi Choopan's career really took off once he met Hany Rambod in 2017.

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Under Hany Rambod, Choopan entered the 2017 Amateur Mr. Olympia and won. He then started making rapid improvements. Despite the improvements he made, visa issues prevented the bodybuilder from competing at prestigious competitions like the 2018 Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia. Thankfully, he hasn't faced any similar issues since 2019.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan’s Partnerships and Endorsements</h2>
The 2022 Mr. Olympia became an Evogen Nutrition-sponsored athlete shortly after teaming up with Hany Rambod. Evogen Nutrition is Rambod's brand, and so far, it seems Choopan is only associated with Evogen. The 36-year-old has also listed Evogne as his only sponsor on all social media handles. Even if he has teamed up with other sponsors on occasion no information is available on such collabs.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan’s Career Stats, Major Achievements and Awards</h2>
Hadi Choopans has been competing for love for two decades and has been incredibly active throughout. The bodybuilder didn't suffer any significant injuries during his career and has turned into a prolific competitor. Here's a rundown of every contest and significant milestone of Choopan's bodybuilding career so far.
<ul>
 	<li>2003 to 2011: 15 Provincial Gold Medals (Fars and Tehran provinces)</li>
 	<li>2008: Babol National Tournament - 3rd,</li>
 	<li>2008: Saari National Tournament - 2nd</li>
 	<li>2009: Saari National Tournament - 2nd</li>
 	<li>2009: Rasht National Tournament - 2nd</li>
 	<li>2010: Saari National Tournament - 1st</li>
 	<li>2011: Mashhad National Tournament - 1st</li>
 	<li>2012: WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships - Silver Medal</li>
 	<li>2013: WBPF Asia Championships - Gold Medal/Overall</li>
 	<li>2013: WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2014: WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2015: WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2017: Mr. Olympia Amateur - Gold Medal/Overall</li>
 	<li>2017: IFBB Sheru Classic Pro - Silver Medal</li>
 	<li>2017: Asia Grand Prix - Silver Medal,</li>
 	<li>2017: San Marino Pro – Silver Medal</li>
 	<li>2018: Dubai Expo - Silver Medal</li>
 	<li>2018: IFBB Portugal Pro – 1st</li>
 	<li>2018: Asia Grand Prix - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2019: IFBB Vancouver Pro - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2019: Mr. Olympia - 3rd</li>
 	<li>2020: Mr. Olympia - 4th</li>
 	<li>2021: Mr. Olympia - 3rd</li>
 	<li>2022: Mr. Olympia - 1st</li>
 	<li>2023: Mr. Olympia - 2nd</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan’s workout and diet</h2>
While many debates on whether high-intensity or high-volume is the ideal approach for building muscle, Hadi Choopan does both. The bodybuilding champion employs a unique method of training with high intensity in one day. During the following workout, the bodybuilder trains the same muscle groups but with high volume. Choopan's unique approach contributes to his consistent and incredible onstage conditioning.

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This hybrid approach to training and varying rest periods in accordance with strength and volume days help Choopan stay shredded. Thanks to this approach, Choopan doesn't do any dedicated cardio sessions. The following is an example of how Choopan trains one muscle group.
<h4>Chest - Strength Day (2 to 3 min rest periods)</h4>
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 	<li>Incline Bench Press: 5 sets x 5 reps</li>
 	<li>Flat Smith-Machine Chest Press: 5 sets x 5 reps</li>
 	<li>Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 sets x 5-8 reps</li>
 	<li>Weighted Dips: 3 sets x 6-8 reps</li>
 	<li>Heavy Cable Flys: 3 sets x 4-6 reps</li>
</ul>
<h4>Chest - Hypertrophy/Volume Day (30 sec rest periods)</h4>
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 	<li>Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 sets x 10-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Flat Barbell Bench Press: 5 sets x 8-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Incline Flys: 4 sets x10-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Dips: 4 sets x 10-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Dumbbell Pullovers: 4 sets x 10-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Push-Ups (superset, with cable flys): 4 sets x 12 reps</li>
 	<li>Flat Bench Dumbbell Flys (lightweight, finisher): 5 sets 10-12 reps (drop set last set)</li>
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Choopan also follows specialized training under Hany Rambods, like the 24-time Olympia-winning coach's FST-7 training protocol.

The Persian Wolf follows a strict diet and supplementation protocol. The bodybuilder doesn't have too much variety in his diet. He eats brown rice, avocados, red and white meats. His supplement stack contains Whey protein isolate, BCAAs, L-carnitine, Fish Oil, and Multivitamins.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan’s car collection </h2>
The 2022 Mr. Olympia winner doesn't like to flaunt his wealth on social media. Hence, barely any information about his material possessions is available. However, the bodybuilding icon reportedly owns four cars. Choopan owns a Hummer H2. Interestingly, seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger was the one responsible for the existence of the Hummer.

Besides the mammoth SUV, Choopan reportedly owns a Mercedes Convertible (unknown model). He owns another SUV, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo (unknown model year), and a Mitsubishi Lancer (3rd Gen), the iconic 'sleeper' sedan.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopan’s Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hadi_choopan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/hadi_choopan</a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">YouTube</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/@HadiChoopanOfficial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.youtube.com/@HadiChoopanOfficial</a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Twitter</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><a href="https://twitter.com/hadichoopan1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/hadichoopan1</a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Website</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">N/A</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Full Name</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Hadi Choopan</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Popular Name</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">The Persian Wolf</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Date Of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">26 September 1987</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Abnow, Fars Province, Iran</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">36</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">5'7"</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">200 - 220 lbs (90.7 - 100 kg)</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">N/A</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">None</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Iran</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Ethnicity</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">N/A</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Net Worth</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Approx. $5 million</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Spouse</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">N/A</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Children</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">3 (Mohammad-Hafez Choopan, Nadiya Choopan, Name - N/A)</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Bodybuilder</td>
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