Hadi Choopan is firing on all cylinders as he aims to win back his title in just under nine weeks. In a recent YouTube video aired on August 10, 2025, he pushed through a heavy-duty shoulder workout as he readies his physique for the Mr. Olympia.
Choopan reached the pinnacle of the sport in 2022. He overthrew Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, whom no one thought was beatable at the time. He also got past his teammate Derek Lunsford and mass monster Nick Walker. However, when it was time for his title defense, Choopan couldn’t match Lunsford’s back detail and surrendered the throne.
In 2024, Choopan outpointed Lunsford but lacked the size needed to stand against a peaked Samson Dauda. Choopan has sat out contests ahead of the 2025 Olympia, assuring he brings a new and improved physique to the stage.
Hadi Choopan’s Hardcore Shoulder Workout Less Than 9 Weeks from 2025 Mr. Olympia
Find the exercise selections from his YouTube video below:
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- Seated dumbbell shoulder press
- Standing dumbbell raise
- Smith machine shoulder press
- Single arm side cable lateral raise
- Machine side lateral raise
- Seated dumbbell front raise
Mid-workout, Choopan aired his excitement to perform at the upcoming Mr. Olympia:
“We’re getting closer day by day to the most exciting sports competition in the world – Mr. Olympia! Only 70 days left until this thrilling and decisive event.
The best bodybuilders in the world, those with the most impressive and 3D physiques, are preparing to battle it out for the prestigious Sandow trophy,” he shared.
With the biggest event of the year approaching fast, bodybuilding veterans have offered predictions. Thus far, bodybuilding legends Lee Haney and Jay Cutler have both backed Hadi Choopan as a sure-fire favorite heading into the contest.
Given how stacked the lineup is, picks for the event are all over the place. Of late, bodybuilding veteran Rich Gaspari, also assessed the talent-rich landscape. He believes Samson Dauda was the most likely candidate to win and that Lunsford would be in the top three. As for Walker, “The Dragon Slayer” predicted he’ll battle for a position in the top five.
Beyond the usual suspects in the Men’s Open, Choopan is tasked with facing promising newcomers. Rubiel “Neckzilla” Mosquera is riding high off back-to-back pro show wins and will look to steal some shine in his debut on the Mr. Olympia stage.
Choopan will not only need his signature condition, but enough fullness to contend in the back shots against Lunsford and Dauda onstage. The 2025 Mr. Olympia is set for October 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Watch the full video from the Hadi Choopan YouTube channel below:
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