Bodybuilding continues to evolve, and so do the physiques presented onstage. In a recent YouTube video shared on Sept. 15, 2025, Sam Sulek discussed longevity, his goals for the Mr. Olympia, and how the sport has evolved past Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Golden Era.

Sulek made his splash in the sport at the 2025 NPC Legends Classic. A lot of questions were answered: fans got to see how his size, conditioning, and stage presence stacked up against real talent. Ultimately, Sulek prevailed and secured overall Classic Physique gold — this set him up to compete at the Arnold Amateur .

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In Ohio, he brought an improved look and the judges awarded him for it; he took first place. Instead of jumping straight into his first Pro

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