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As the festive season arrives and everyone celebrates with their families, the 2023 Mr. Olympia [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/mr-olympia-2023/]winner, Derek Lunsford has decided to join in and share a family picture with his fans. Only weeks before the commencement of this year’s Mr. Olympia, the bodybuilder [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] had shared the news of his pregnant wife with the world. And now that he has won the title, the couple seems excited about the arrival of their baby. Earlier, Lunsford had revealed to Hany Rambod his happiness in finding out how Chris Bumstead was also awaiting a baby with his partner, Courtney King. Now, on Christmas Eve, the Olympia winner and his wife shared a photo to update the fitness world with a wholesome image. DEREK LUNSFORD AND HIS PARTNER SEND THEIR CHRISTMAS WISHES TO FANS Derek Lunsford and his pregnant wife, Jhelsin Mabaga shared an Instagram post where the couple was seen wearing black outfits. In the photo, Jhelsin’s baby bump was clearly stealing the spotlight. The overall photo depicted Lunsford’s happy face and the Christmas spirit was seen aplenty. In the caption, the couple wrote, “Merry Christmas Eve”. However, not to overlook their dog, Nala, whom Jhelsin holds in her hand, was mentioned in the caption as well. It said, “Nala’s bookings are open for 2024 if anyone wants to hire her as a doggy model.” The happy and humble photo set the holiday vibes and fans could perceive the bond between the family. Derek Lunsford has always been quite vocal about the significance of his wife in his life. When asked in an interview once, the bodybuilder reflected on the kind of support that he receives from her. DEREK LUNSFORD TALKED ABOUT HIS WIFE’S SUPPORT In one of his interviews, Lunsford had once [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-prime-mr-olympia-contender-derek-lunsford-opens-up-on-his-wifes-jhelsin-mabagacontribution-whilst-being-heavily-pregnant-brought-us-closer-in-our-marriage/] commented, “I also want to give praise to my wife she’s been the backbone to all of this I mean she’s you know deep in being pregnant right now we’re going to have our first child um January 1st.” He deliberately made it clear that his wife has had a big role in motivating the bodybuilder when he is in pursuit of titles in his career. READ MORE: Amidst Her Husband’s Hardcore Olympia Prep, Derek Lunsford’s Wife Has Her Own Physical Update: “My Eyes Are Currently Way Bigger Than My Stomach” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-amidst-her-husbands-hardcore-olympia-prep-derek-lunsfords-wife-has-her-own-physical-update-my-eyes-are-currently-way-bigger-than-my-stomach-jhelsin-mabaga/?utm_source=website%2F&utm_medium=dive_deeper&utm_campaign=internal_links] With Mr. Olympia’s season long gone, the fitness community still finds itself extremely excited. Both Chris Bumstead and Derek Lunsford are expecting their babies in the coming year and their fans and well-wishers can’t keep calm. Watch This Story: We’ve Got People Who Have Never Worked Out: Female Owned Fitness Venture Is All About Bringing People From All Spheres of Life Closer to Their Fitness Goals [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-weve-got-people-who-have-never-worked-out-female-owned-fitness-venture-is-all-about-bringing-people-from-all-spheres-of-life-closer-to-their-fitness-goals/] 

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Top Natural Bodybuilders: The Best of the Best in the Fitness World

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><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger:?</strong></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><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></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><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></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"><strong>Derek Lunsford: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and more</strong></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"><b>Derek Lunsford’s Early Life</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">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.</p>

<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>
<p style="text-align: left">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.</p>

<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><strong>Monday</strong> – Chest, Abs</li>
 	<li><b>Tuesday </b>– Back</li>
 	<li><strong>Wednesday</strong> – Quads, Calves</li>
 	<li><strong>Thursday</strong> – Shoulders, Abs</li>
 	<li><b>Friday</b> – Biceps, Triceps</li>
 	<li><strong>Saturday</strong> – Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves</li>
 	<li><strong>Sunday</strong> – Off</li>
</ul>
<strong>Lunsford's shoulder workout</strong>
<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><strong>Derek Lunsford’s arm workout</strong></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><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dereklunsford_/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@dereklunsford_</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">YouTube</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjwOzMemaGoKI3L745Asd8Q"><span style="font-weight: 400">@dereklunsford_</span></a></td>
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<td><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Derek Lunsford</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">May 14, 1993</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Petersburg, Indiana, United States</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5 feet 6 inches (167.5 cm)</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">225-240 lbs</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">No details available</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">No details available</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mixed</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Around $2 million</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jhelsin Mabaga</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">One daughter (Name not revealed)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Bodybuilder</span></td>
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