Those hoping to see Classic Physique standout Brandon Harding back on a bodybuilding stage will have to wait a while longer. In an unfortunate Instagram post, Harding revealed that he tore his shoulder ‘off the bone’ and shared that his prep ‘is over.’
The Classic Physique division has easily become one of the most captivating in the IFBB Pro League, thanks to several rising stars on the way up, including Brandon Harding. As an NPC juggernaut, who quickly earned his Pro card, the future has appeared bright for Harding.
Sporting classic lines and exceptional muscle separation, fans have long expected big things from the aspiring bodybuilder. His workouts and physique updates are on constant display, and he seems to improve from month to month. All signs pointed to Harding making waves this year, until this untimely injury derailed his competition plans.
Bodybuilder Brandon Harding Sustains Shoulder Injury, Says His ‘Prep is Over’
According to Harding, who was preparing to make his IFBB Pro debut, he tore his shoulder apart, which resulted in minor bone damage. After the injury was confirmed by an MRI, Harding knew it was time to call an end to his preparations. As of this writing, he is unsure if surgery will be required to make a full recovery.
“Prep is over. Got the MRI report and I’ve literally torn part of my shoulder off the bone, leaving minor bone damage. I don’t have much to say right now. I might need surgery, but I’ll know after speaking to a surgeon.
I’m sorry this has happened. I’m sorry if I’ve let anyone down. I feel like for the last 18 weeks I’ve been tested so much, so right now I just need a little time to focus, center myself and take care of myself and my responsibilities” Harding wrote.
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“Heart broken.”
“But I’ll be okay.”
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Given his young age and promise as a Classic Physique contender, the sky is the limit for Brandon Harding. While he has a long way to go, many fans believe he has the shape, structure, and height to contend with other threats atop the category, such as reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia Chris Bumstead, Urs Kalecinski, Wesley Vissers, and Ramon Rocha Queiroz.
With his followers unsure of the severity of his injury, it’s unclear when we will see Brandon Harding back on the bodybuilding stage. For the time being, he plans to focus on rest and recovery after pushing his body through a strenuous prep.
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