THE NEXT MR. OLYMPIA IS HERE - BUILT LIKE A TANK - SAMSON DAUDA-(720p)
THE NEXT MR. OLYMPIA IS HERE - BUILT LIKE A TANK - SAMSON DAUDA-(720p)
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00:00In the realm of bodybuilding, we have seen many athletes with huge muscles, but few can
00:26achieve the level of perfection Samson Dowda has. People call him the Nigerian Lion for
00:36a reason. He has everything. Huge muscles on every part of his body. If he comes in
00:44with the conditioning of Hadi Choupan, then it's over for everyone. No one can beat this monster.
01:042023 Arnold Classic Champion Samson Dowda updated his Instagram followers on March 6,
01:212024 after finishing second to Hadi Choupan at the 2024 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH.
01:29Dowda acknowledged Choupan's superior physique, stating,
01:34I concede that, and I shook his hand and said, brother, you won that.
01:40Dowda also won the Ed Corny Award for Best Poser.
02:10Earning $10,000 after the Arnold Classic 2024,
02:38the fitness world was surprised by the announcement that Miloš Sašev and Samson
02:45Dowda are parting ways. The IFBB pro coach shared the news on Instagram,
02:52calling it their last dance together. Over the past 2.5 years, the duo had been a formidable team,
03:01competing in 13 shows, including the prestigious Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic.
03:17Despite Dowda's previous success, he couldn't match Choupan's condition at the Arnold Classic,
03:24which many, including Sašev, believe cost him the title. With Dowda's muscle size and Choupan's
03:32conditioning, he could potentially beat anyone on stage, including Hadi Choupan and Derek Lunsford.
03:54Samson Dowda was born on March 11, 1992, in Nigeria. He moved to the UK with his family
04:04during his childhood and initially made a name for himself on rugby pitches. Encouraged by his
04:10teammates, he began lifting weights as a teenager, quickly impressing with his physique.
04:24He met Chris Jones, the owner of a local gym, and asked about bodybuilding preparation.
04:39Initially daunted by the task, Dowda decided against pursuing bodybuilding. However, he changed
04:47his mind after witnessing Phil Heath's performance at the 2013 Mr. Olympia. Inspired, he committed to becoming a bodybuilder.
05:48All right, all right. Yeah, contracting as hard as you can. Yeah, obviously intense.
05:58But, yeah, it has to be done. But we're getting somewhere.
06:06In April 2014, Samson Dowda competed in his first amateur bodybuilding competition. Initially competing
06:15in the beginner's category, the young bodybuilder was invited by the organisers to appear in the main show, impressed by his appearance.
06:25Their instincts were correct, as Dowda finished in first place, making an immediate impact.
06:32The following year, he competed at the amateur Olympia IFBB in the UK, placing 8th in the over 100kg category.
06:42His breakthrough came in 2017 after months of intensive work. In September, Samson secured 2nd place at the UK BFF British Championships,
06:56won the Diamond Cup in Rome, and took a respectable 5th place at the Arnold Classic Europe.
07:03These achievements earned him his IFBB card, marking his entry into professional bodybuilding.
07:10As a professional, Samson Dowda's track record is impressive. In 2018, he finished 5th at the IFBB Pro League EVLS Prague Showdown.
07:23In 2019 and 2020, the Nigerian lion faced formidable rivals, but made significant progress, finishing 2nd at both the UK Grand Prix and the Monsters in Pro.
07:37His first win came in 2021 at the EVLS in Prague. That year, he finished on the podium in every competition he entered.
07:48In 2022, Dowda competed in Mr. Olympia for the first time, finishing 6th in an event won by Iranian Hadi Choupan.
07:59Derek Lunsford and Nick Walker completed the podium. Many observers noted Dowda's immense potential, predicting he could become a leading contender in future editions.
08:13In early 2023, Dowda won the Arnold Classic, beating Nick Walker and Andrew Jackt. He placed 3rd in the 2023 Mr. Olympia in Orlando, behind Lunsford and Choupan.
08:29In the memorable 2024 Arnold Classic, Dowda narrowly lost to Hadi Choupan in the men's open category.
08:38Samson Dowda's training is unique due to its high volume. He isolates muscle groups in his workouts, doing minimal exercises with higher rep ranges.
08:51Typically, he performs 3-5 exercises for each muscle group.
08:57Let's take a look at a few different workouts of his.
09:01Samson Dowda's diet is equally impressive. To maintain his physique and keep his bodyweight between 275 lbs on stage and 330 lbs in the off-season, he eats a lot, consuming 6 meals a day.
09:18He prefers natural quality foods over industrial products.
09:24Let's see Samson in 2024 Mr. Olympia. If he comes in 100% he will be unstoppable.