Vitaliy Ugolnikov, well known as ‘Good Vito,’ has ambitious plans for the remainder of his bodybuilding season. In a recent post made to Instagram, Vito shared a massive physique update six weeks from his next NPC bodybuilding show Muscle Contest.
Ugolnikov is one of the latest bodybuilders to make the switch from the IFBB Elite Pro League to the NPC. The Men’s Open standout’s notoriety has only increased following a number of impressive physique updates. In August, he was tipping the scales at 275 pounds, showing no signs of slowing down. However, if Vito plans on facing top-tier talent in the Men’s Open division, he will have to earn a Pro card first.
Vito’s massive arms, vascularity, and v-taper make him a dangerous opponent. In fact, at one point the bodybuilder was accused of doctoring/photoshopping his photos. Specifically, one of his updates caused an uproar amongst fans, who suggested that his muscles were edited to appear bigger. In response to those accusations, Vito exonerated himself with a video.
Luckily for his followers, Vito has routinely shared the progress he’s made so far this year. He offered up another update a few weeks ago, and it’s evident Ugolnikov intends to retain as much size as possible for his next show.
Good Vito Shows Improved Conditioning and Insane Vascularity 6 Weeks from First NPC Show
Compared to the weeks prior, Good Vito looks to have dialed in his conditioning, especially in his lats. In addition, his midsection and lower body appear drier with more detail and separation.
Check out his most recent physique update below:
“Current form. 6 weeks before you get your business card….” Good Vito wrote.
Good Vito isn’t the only mass monster to make their way into the NPC. As of late, Slovakia’s Michal Krizo has been the talk of the town. Similar to Vito, Michal recently switched to the NPC from the IFBB Elite Pro League.
Krizo is planning to earn his Pro card at the 2022 Amateur Olympia Italy contest scheduled for October. If he is successful in that endeavor, the 32-year-old will bring his talents to the Prague Pro later that month to nail down his Olympia invitation. Even though he’s yet to establish himself in the new league, many in the bodybuilding community believe Krizo has a bright future in the sport.
Four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler and bodybuilding veteran Samir Bannout both agree Krizo will be a ‘problem’ for the Men’s Open division. Bannout is adamant that Krizo has the potential to win 2022 Olympia on his first attempt. Adding to the list of supporters, bodybuilding coach Milos Sarcev also predicted that Krizo will make a huge impact on the league once his Pro card is acquired.
As it stands, Good Vito will have until November 20, 2022, to earn his invitation to 2022 Mr. Olympia. To facilitate this process, Vito moved to Brazil and hasn’t stopped training for his Pro card.
Despite having yet to make his mark in the NPC, Vito’s sheer size makes him stand out. He is approaching 280 pounds as preparations close in, which means he’s carrying almost as much mass as other top names in the Open class like Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada.
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Ugolnikov hasn’t received the same type of hype that mass monster Krizo did upon entering the NPC, but that could be subject to change in the coming weeks. Should he claim victory at the NPC Muscle Contest in six weeks, Good Vito will have roughly one month to punch his ticket to 2022 Olympia by winning a Pro show.
Published: 27 September, 2022 | 11:22 AM EDT
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