“No Wonder Why He Ain’t Winning”: Bodybuilding Fans Mock Former Mr. Olympia’s Fun Gym Dance

Every bodybuilder has their own style of warming up and resting between sets, but the former Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan’s style seems to be a bit different. Generally, bodybuilders start their workout with a proper, full-fledged warmup set, but the current Arnold Classic Champion in a recent video, showcased how he liked shaking a leg before delving into exercises. 

Mr. Olympia’s official Instagram page recently shared a reel of the former Mr. Olympia doing his traditional dance in the gym. While Choopan looked like he was enjoying the dance, where did this art form originate from?

Choopan expresses his thoughts through dance

In the video, Choopan was seen performing a traditional stick dance called Choub Bazi, or Choobazi. This is a traditional Iranian dance with an ancient history. There are two different types of the art form. The first is the Sistani stick game, a well-known dance in the eastern region of Iran. The second is the Lori; this kind is mostly found in the southern and western regions of Iran.

The former Mr. Olympia used a barbell rod and a traditional tune in the background to dance. Choopan looked to be in high spirits lost in the tune and ignoring everything around him. The current Arnold Classic Champion even wrote a heartfelt caption for the video.

Choopan started and wrote, “In a big city, a powerful figure with a rough face and body was in love, he was dancing happily with his family, friends, and his own children. Why does a man do this?” Further, he continued, “In that great position, the scientist said that he lives with the best quality, if you are looking to live, learn from him.”

However, many fans didn’t approve of his dance and mocked him in the comments for dancing in the gym.

A fan calls the Persian Wolf a clown

A fan commented on the Persian Wolf’s dance, reminding him of the status he holds in the bodybuilding realm, writing, “Come on … U r a Mr Olympia.” Another fan brutally bashed the current Arnold Classic Champion, advising him to practice the dance outside the gym and penned, “Take that sh*t outside.“

A Persian fan felt ashamed after watching the former Mr. Olympia dancing in the gym and made a harsh comment on the post, writing, “you dishonor me.” An Instagram user was brutally honest and called Choopan a clown, commenting, “No wonder why he ain’t winning. Acting like a clown ain’t getting you trophies.”

After witnessing the whole scenario, what are your views on the former Mr. Olympia’s traditional dance? Do you side with his fans or support him for showcasing his tradition to the world? Let us know in the comments.