The phoenix has risen from the ashes to mark his victory over others. Famous YouTuber and fitness influencer, Jesse James West, surprised fans with a win in the Classic Physique Category at the 2023 Summer Shredding Championship. The Houston, Texas event also saw West being placed second in the Men’s Physique category. However, the famous influencer failed to register his win in the Overall Classic category. 

Nonetheless, what has been an inspiration to fans is how the 23-year-old YouTuber achieved this marvelous feat while staying completely natural. Over the past year, he collaborated with many famous bodybuilding legends, including Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman. Jesse dedicated himself to a strict diet and rigorous training schedule. Fans are happy for West and his well-deserved success, with some even getting choked up. 

Jesse James West chronicled his big day on YouTube

Taking to YouTube, West posted his entire journey. He started his day by weighing himself. The young icon was happy to see his scale show an exact 172 lbs on D-Day. He juggled various work in the morning, including checking in with his coach Kyle and collaborating with the media team. Then the natural bodybuilder reached the event.

The excited bodybuilder got oiled up for posing on stage. West’s physique looked magnificent, his striations defined. The fitness enthusiast had worked hard to achieve a 6 percent body fat level, which was evident when he went on stage. He captioned the video, “I Won A Bodybuilding Competition Naturally *SHOW DAY*”

The video was the last part of his 8-part prep journey. Earlier, West had mentioned that he wanted to be transparent with his fans. “I wanted to document this every day because I want to show you guys the truth about what it’s like getting this shredded,” the influencer said in a previous video. Staying true to his words, West, with three million subscribers on YouTube, took fans on a whirlwind journey. 

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The self-proclaimed son of Ronnie Coleman had confessed to his fans that bodybuilding takes a lot of hard work. He gave a detailed description of his meals, which included bland protein and oatmeal. Jazz also called out the naysayers who did not believe in natural bodybuilding. He claimed that bodybuilding demands extreme self-sacrifice and mental discipline. Seeing West win, fans flocked to the comments section of the popular YouTube series and expressed their happiness.

Fans shower their idol with congratulatory messages

West’s followers had the opportunity to take the bodybuilding journey with him. Many found his posts inspirational. Even those who were new to fitness and bodybuilding related to West’s honesty and hard work. A netizen commented, “By far the most conditioned in men’s physique! Thank you, Jesse, for giving us the motivation to push harder.

Another follower wrote, “You know what I learned through this whole process is the muscle-to-fat ratio is way more important than the number on the scale. Thank you so much for this. You’re so empowering.“

Rarely does one witness such a positive comments section bursting with encouraging words. It reflects the genuine fan base West acquired through his rigor. Another follower said, “The grind has payed off, proud of you, man. And you did it natural! You the goat bro, much love!”

Similarly, a netizen chimed, “What I admire the most about Jesse is not just the effort it took for him to get that lean, but also doing it while making videos, preparing merch and other business stuff, truly a role model.” 

Spreading affection, one ardent follower wrote, “I’ve been watching Jesse James West for a while now. This got me almost emotional to see him get this far, much love bro.” Jesse James West received all these uplifting comments not only because of his bodybuilding prowess but also because of his relatable content. The multifaceted personality is teaching the young generation to work harder each day.

We at EssentiallySports congratulate him on his win. 

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