After a two year absence from competition, 24 year old Malcolm Sirmons will return to the stage next month at MM Universe in Miami. The 6', 205 lbs. college student and hospital orderly says he's added about 15 lbs. muscle and achieve a more mature muscle condition. And, with his classic symmetry, Malcolm
| Two LIVE shows this weekend - MM LONE STAR (Sat, May 19, 12 & 7 PM ET) and MM MEXICO (Sun, May 20, 1 PM ET). The Lone Star will feature over 150 competitors and in Mexico over 400 amazing bodies on stage! Catch it all at www.musclemania.tv. Also, next month, MM Universe will be broadcast
| '11 MM America Junior Champion Corey Upton, is one month from MM Universe. But, the 6'2", 230 lbs., 22 years old former high school jock says he's already in shape for the show. "I've kept tight all season, close to my diet and cardio," Corey says. "I just hate getting out of shape." Having added over 10 lbs.
| They called him Big Sid, but the 5'10", 200 lbs., US Air Force flight scheduler has only competed for a year. Sid Lindsey is based in Germany and trains at the US Air Force Base Ramstein. As a high school athlete in South Carolina, he played varsity football, basketball and ran track. Sid says, "My short term
| He's never even been to a bodybuilding competition, but 17 year old Jaime Lopez is training like a mad man for MM Arizona Teenage Division on September 8. At 5'10", 154 lbs., he's been on his high school wrestling team for three seasons and a competitive bull rider (remember, Jaime lives in Arizona)!
| Still maintaining 100 kgs. (220 lbs.), Slovenian Ben Radic is back training hard core for MM Europe in October. He explains, "After one week of junk food and relaxation on the shores of Croatia, I'm back in the game with more motivation and power. After a long and cold winter, the weather was finally nice
| MM Pro David Whittaker continues training for his comeback this season. The goliath 6'3", 235 lbs. hasn't been on stage since winning the '07 MM World when it was at Universal Studios Hollywood. David has been keeping his size and shape literally under wraps but will make a special posing appearance at MM
| Always an athletic person, Moe Hadary developed an impressive physique before serving in the Egyptian Army the past two years. Now, the 23 year old says he's back training his 6', 190 lbs. physique and will prepare for the Model Universe. Undecided which show, he says, "I am anxious
| '11 MM New Mexico HW Champion Chris Wescott is still on deployment in Africa and continues creative training with limited base facilities. Here's his latest update: "Hello humans! I been on the move for the past week, but I decided to give ya'll a quick update and include the world on one of my discussions I
| | New Mexico trainer Jason Borrego(left) says his training is on point for MM Universe in Miami next month. "Right now my Coach Michael Donathan (right) has taught me to keep the mind strong when trying to be the best. The body follows the mind. Without a strong mind the body
| '11 MM Britain Champion Roger Snipes will make his MM Pro debut next month at MM Universe in Miami. Having added over 10 lbs. of lean muscle, he has developed a new and incredibly thicker physique. In just two short years of competing, Roger is recognized as Britain's #1 natural bodybuilder
| As one of the fitness and bodybuilding industry's most prolific and legendary photographers, Alex Ardenti is a regular contributor to over 30 magazines worldwide including Reps!, Musclemag, Natural Muscle and more. His credits include magazine covers, major editorial features, commercial
| With lats like a bat, novice natural bodybuilder James Smith doesn't look like he's only compete once before. Since competing at the '11 MM Texas, he's been on a mission training every day, eating religiously and keeping tight condition all season. Currently 5'10"
| Chilean Natural Champion Eduardo Navarette continues his off-season training for MM South America in Argentina in November. The 26 year old university student says he been trying a new regimen and techniques. He explains, "I'm currently on the "Strenght + Hypertrophy" stage in which on one exercise
| MM Pro Morris Mendez is switching from protein powders and weight gainers to whole meat - chicken, fish and red beef - as shifts from off-season to contest training. "I got 6 weeks before the Universe, so I want to keep my mass and I begin to diet," Morris says. "I have gained a lot of muscle since
| One of Albuquerque's favorite sons Bobby Hinojos may have never won a Musclemania® show, but the 28 year old lifetime natural bodybuilder has become one of the country's most popular sports models. At 5'9", 195 lbs., he has taken to conditioning his physique and staying lean this season while
| Just 22 years old, Salman Ahmadhas been blowing away juniors in his native Pakistan. So much so that the 5'7", 176 lbs. university student says he's now training for MM World in Las Vegas where he wants to take on the world's best naturals. "I have done it all here, but I want to compete against juniors from
| California lifter Robert Gibbs sent this new shot with 7 weeks before MM Universe. Still hanging around 195 lbs., he may move up to the LHW Class for the first time in his competitive career. "I just keep getting leaner and and staying big," Rob said. "I don't know if I should sacrifice size." The veteran
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