At the Olympia, fans get to see some of the best bodybuilders in the world pose it out on stage in hopes of winning the top spot in their divisions.It’s quite a sight from the arena, where fans cheer and the music blares, but backstage is an entirely different experience.Luckily, the M&F edit team captured the action backstage as the athletes got pumped before performing for the crowd. Click through for some exclusive shots of the top names in bodybuilding behind the scenes.
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Phil Heath warms up backstage before winning his seventh Mr. Olympia title, the same number of wins as Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Shaun Clarida pumps up for the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competition.
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Lukas Osladil warms up ahead of the Men’s Open Bodybuilding competition.
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Phil Heath gets ready to go onstage before the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Competition.
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Men’s Classic Physique winner Breon Ansley hangs out backstage.
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Dexter Jackson warms up before the Men’s Open Bodybuilding competition.
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Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competitors get ready backstage at the Orleans Arena.
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Competitors rest ahead of the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competition.
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Onstage it’s an intense competition, but backstage it’s clear that it’s friendly competition.
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Men’s Open Bodybuilding competitors Phil Heath and Dexter Jackson relax backstage.
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Competitors backstage at the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding Competition.
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Ricardo Correia warms up for the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competition.
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Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competitor Ronny Rockel backstage at the Orleans Arena.
At the Olympia, fans get to see some of the best bodybuilders in the world pose it out on stage in hopes of winning the top spot in their divisions.
It’s quite a sight from the arena, where fans cheer and the music blares, but backstage is an entirely different experience.
Luckily, the M&F edit team captured the action backstage as the athletes got pumped before performing for the crowd. Click through for some exclusive shots of the top names in bodybuilding behind the scenes.
Phil Heath warms up backstage before winning his seventh Mr. Olympia title, the same number of wins as Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Shaun Clarida pumps up for the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competition.
Lukas Osladil warms up ahead of the Men’s Open Bodybuilding competition.
Phil Heath gets ready to go onstage before the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Competition.
Men’s Classic Physique winner Breon Ansley hangs out backstage.
Dexter Jackson warms up before the Men’s Open Bodybuilding competition.
Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competitors get ready backstage at the Orleans Arena.
Competitors rest ahead of the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competition.
Onstage it’s an intense competition, but backstage it’s clear that it’s friendly competition.
Men’s Open Bodybuilding competitors Phil Heath and Dexter Jackson relax backstage.
Competitors backstage at the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding Competition.
Ricardo Correia warms up for the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competition.
Men’s 212 Bodybuilding competitor Ronny Rockel backstage at the Orleans Arena.
