Last weekend at Mr. Olympia 2022 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/mr-olympia-2022/], a hilarious incident unfolded for the audience. Two bodybuilders were seen running off stage as the next batch of contestants was announced to come on. The two IFBB pros in question are James Hollingshead and Antoine Vaillant. Both bodybuilders are relatively new to the bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] industry yet have not failed to catch the media’s attention during the competition. Both the athletes comically hurried off stage after refusing to leave at first. Hollingshead later shared a video of the incident on his Instagram on December 18. Furthermore, the athletes were questioned about their strange antics, to which they had a humorous response. BODYBUILDING ICONS UP FOR WELL-TIMED COMEDY British IFBB professional James Hollingshead and Canadian bodybuilder Antoine Vaillant had a funny experience during this year’s Mr. Olympia, which was held in Vegas. The two athletes refused to leave the stage after their round was over and later hurried backstage as all their fellow companions had already departed. Hollingshead shared a video of the funny incident. “Wanted by the Olympia police for refusing to leave the stage,” wrote James Hollingshead. Read More > “Can Sleep Peacefully Seeing Dad Win”: Bodybuilding World Reacts to Chris Bumstead’s Fourth Mr.Olympia Triumph – [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-can-sleep-peacefully-seeing-dad-win-bodybuilding-world-reacts-to-chris-bumsteads-fourth-mr-olympia-triumph-classic-physique/] He also includes the reason for their delayed departure. “When asked why they failed to leave promptly they replied The Olympia stage is was warm and it’s too cold outside,” reads the caption of his IG post. Surely enough, the warmth of Mr. Olympia’s stage, which has won the hearts of millions of bodybuilding fans worldwide over decades, is tough to let go of. “Happy Christmas ya filthy animals,” concludes a candid Hollingshead. MR. OLYMPIA 2022 WAS A SHOCKER FOR BODYBUILDING FANS This year’s edition of the Olympia saw Hadi Choopan securing the first position. Two times consecutive defending champion Big Ramy fell short by quite a few ranks, finishing the competition in fifth place. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Hadi-Choopan-2022-Mr.-Olympia-Champion-696x369-1.jpg] Fans of the sport resonated with the judges while criticizing Ramy’s inability to complete poses. In a drastic turn of events, the 35-year-old Iranian strength athlete dethroned the reigning champion and shocked everyone when he became the first from his nation to win the title. He won Mr. Olympia and also whopping prize money of $400,000. Watch this story – From Arnold Schwarzenegger to Chris Bumstead – Here Are the Top 5 Most Aesthetic Bodybuilders to Ever Compete in Mr. Olympia [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-from-arnold-schwarzenegger-to-chris-bumstead-here-are-the-top-5-most-aesthetic-bodybuilders-to-ever-compete-in-mr-olympia/] 

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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 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?Â </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 Choopanâ€™s Early LifeÂ </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 Choopanâ€™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 Choopanâ€™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 Neâ€™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 Choopanâ€™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 Choopanâ€™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:Â 15 Provincial Gold Medals (Fars and Tehran provinces)</li>
 	<li>2008:Â Babol National Tournament - 3rd,</li>
 	<li>2008:Â Saari National Tournament - 2nd</li>
 	<li>2009:Â Saari National Tournament - 2nd</li>
 	<li>2009:Â Rasht National Tournament - 2nd</li>
 	<li>2010:Â Saari National Tournament - 1st</li>
 	<li>2011:Â Mashhad National Tournament - 1st</li>
 	<li>2012:Â WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships - Silver Medal</li>
 	<li>2013:Â WBPF Asia Championships - Gold Medal/Overall</li>
 	<li>2013:Â WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2014:Â WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2015:Â WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2017:Â Mr. Olympia Amateur - Gold Medal/Overall</li>
 	<li>2017:Â IFBB Sheru Classic Pro - Silver Medal</li>
 	<li>2017:Â Asia Grand Prix - Silver Medal,</li>
 	<li>2017:Â San Marino Pro â€“ Silver Medal</li>
 	<li>2018:Â Dubai Expo - Silver Medal</li>
 	<li>2018:Â IFBB Portugal Pro â€“ 1st</li>
 	<li>2018:Â Asia Grand Prix - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2019:Â IFBB Vancouver Pro - Gold Medal</li>
 	<li>2019:Â Mr. Olympia - 3rd</li>
 	<li>2020:Â Mr. Olympia - 4th</li>
 	<li>2021:Â Mr. Olympia - 3rd</li>
 	<li>2022:Â Mr. Olympia - 1st</li>
 	<li>2023:Â Mr. Olympia - 2nd</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Hadi Choopanâ€™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>
<ul>
 	<li>Incline Bench Press:Â 5 sets x 5 reps</li>
 	<li>Flat Smith-Machine Chest Press: 5 sets x 5 reps</li>
 	<li>Incline Dumbbell Press:Â 3 sets x 5-8 reps</li>
 	<li>Weighted Dips:Â 3 sets x 6-8 reps</li>
 	<li>Heavy Cable Flys:Â 3 sets x 4-6 reps</li>
</ul>
<h4>Chest - Hypertrophy/Volume Day (30 sec rest periods)</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Incline Dumbbell Press:Â 3 sets x 10-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Flat Barbell Bench Press:Â 5 sets x 8-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Incline Flys:Â 4 sets x10-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Dips:Â 4 sets x 10-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Dumbbell Pullovers:Â 4 sets x 10-12 reps</li>
 	<li>Push-Ups (superset, with cable flys):Â 4 sets x 12 reps</li>
 	<li>Flat Bench Dumbbell Flys (lightweight, finisher):Â 5 sets 10-12 reps (drop set last set)</li>
</ul>
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 Choopanâ€™s car collectionÂ </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 Choopanâ€™s Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<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">N/A</td>
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<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">26 September 1987</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">None</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Iran</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Approx. $5 million</td>
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<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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Hadi Choopan

Hadi Choopan: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, wife and more 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&#8217;t rest on his laurels. After a controversial loss to Derek Lunsford in 2023, The Persian Wolf is hungry for redemption. Who is Hadi Choopan?Â  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. Hadi Choopanâ€™s Early LifeÂ  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. 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&#8217;7&#8243;, Choopan is among the shorter bodybuilders on stage, as a child, he was shorter and smaller. However, that didn&#8217;t discourage him as he posed in front of family and friends, who didn&#8217;t encourage his hobby. Yet, Choopan would eventually prove them wrong. Hadi Choopanâ€™s Wife and Children 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&#8217;s wife is available at the time of writing. The bodybuilder has three children. Mohammad-Hafez Choopan is the 36-year-old&#8217;s eldest son, and Nadiya Choopan is his daughter and second child. However, the name of Choopan&#8217;s youngest son is unknown at the time of writing as well. Hadi Choopanâ€™s Net Worth 2024 (Update) Although no concrete information on Hadi Choopan&#8217;s net worth is available, he&#8217;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. Hadi Choopan Career Timeline 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 Neâ€™mati. Under Ne&#8217;mati, Choopan made a name for himself in international contests. Hadi Choopan&#8217;s career really took off once he met Hany Rambod in 2017. 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&#8217;t faced any similar issues since 2019. Hadi Choopanâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements The 2022 Mr. Olympia became an Evogen Nutrition-sponsored athlete shortly after teaming up with Hany Rambod. Evogen Nutrition is Rambod&#8217;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. Hadi Choopanâ€™s Career Stats, Major Achievements and Awards Hadi Choopans has been competing for love for two decades and has been incredibly active throughout. The bodybuilder didn&#8217;t suffer any significant injuries during his career and has turned into a prolific competitor. Here&#8217;s a rundown of every contest and significant milestone of Choopan&#8217;s bodybuilding career so far. 2003 to 2011:Â 15 Provincial Gold Medals (Fars and Tehran provinces) 2008:Â Babol National Tournament &#8211; 3rd, 2008:Â Saari National Tournament &#8211; 2nd 2009:Â Saari National Tournament &#8211; 2nd 2009:Â Rasht National Tournament &#8211; 2nd 2010:Â Saari National Tournament &#8211; 1st 2011:Â Mashhad National Tournament &#8211; 1st 2012:Â WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships &#8211; Silver Medal 2013:Â WBPF Asia Championships &#8211; Gold Medal/Overall 2013:Â WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships &#8211; Gold Medal 2014:Â WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships &#8211; Gold Medal 2015:Â WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships &#8211; Gold Medal 2017:Â Mr. Olympia Amateur &#8211; Gold Medal/Overall 2017:Â IFBB Sheru Classic Pro &#8211; Silver Medal 2017:Â Asia Grand Prix &#8211; Silver Medal, 2017:Â San Marino Pro â€“ Silver Medal 2018:Â Dubai Expo &#8211; Silver Medal 2018:Â IFBB Portugal Pro â€“ 1st 2018:Â Asia Grand Prix &#8211; Gold Medal 2019:Â IFBB Vancouver Pro &#8211; Gold Medal 2019:Â Mr. Olympia &#8211; 3rd 2020:Â Mr. Olympia &#8211; 4th 2021:Â Mr. Olympia &#8211; 3rd 2022:Â Mr. Olympia &#8211; 1st 2023:Â Mr. Olympia &#8211; 2nd Hadi Choopanâ€™s workout and diet 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&#8217;s unique approach contributes to his consistent and incredible onstage conditioning. 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&#8217;t do any dedicated cardio sessions. The following is an example of how Choopan trains one muscle group. Chest &#8211; Strength Day (2 to 3 min rest periods) Incline Bench Press:Â 5 sets x 5 reps Flat Smith-Machine Chest Press: 5 sets x 5 reps Incline Dumbbell Press:Â 3 sets x 5-8 reps Weighted Dips:Â 3 sets x 6-8 reps Heavy Cable Flys:Â 3 sets x 4-6 reps Chest &#8211; Hypertrophy/Volume Day (30 sec rest periods) Incline Dumbbell Press:Â 3 sets x 10-12 reps Flat Barbell Bench Press:Â 5 sets x 8-12 reps Incline Flys:Â 4 sets x10-12 reps Dips:Â 4 sets x 10-12 reps Dumbbell Pullovers:Â 4 sets x 10-12 reps Push-Ups (superset, with cable flys):Â 4 sets x 12 reps Flat Bench Dumbbell Flys (lightweight, finisher):Â 5 sets 10-12 reps (drop set last set) Choopan also follows specialized training under Hany Rambods, like the 24-time Olympia-winning coach&#8217;s FST-7 training protocol. The Persian Wolf follows a strict diet and supplementation protocol. The bodybuilder doesn&#8217;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. Hadi Choopanâ€™s car collectionÂ  The 2022 Mr. Olympia winner doesn&#8217;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 &#8216;sleeper&#8217; sedan. Hadi Choopanâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hadi_choopan  YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@HadiChoopanOfficial  Twitter https://twitter.com/hadichoopan1  Website N/A  &nbsp;  Personal Information  Full Name Hadi Choopan  Popular Name The Persian Wolf  Date Of Birth 26 September 1987  Birth Place Abnow, Fars Province, Iran  Age 36  Height 5&#8217;7&#8243;  Weight 200 &#8211; 220 lbs (90.7 &#8211; 100 kg)  Parents N/A  Siblings None  Nationality Iran  Ethnicity N/A  Net Worth Approx. $5 million  Spouse N/A  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children 3 (Mohammad-Hafez Choopan, Nadiya Choopan, Name &#8211; N/A)  Profession Bodybuilder

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