Competitive Bodybuilding
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LA Vlog: A Day in Venice Beach Between Competitions
My latest YouTube video takes you along for a busy day in Los Angeles as I balance competition prep with work, training, travel, and recovery. I was only in LA for a couple of days, but there was plenty happening. One of the main reasons for the stop was a shoot for a new brand… Continue reading
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Saturday Selfie: The Calm Before the Storm
This photo was taken in Miami during the final days of preparation for Janet Layug’s Battle of the Bodies Pro. The final days before a show have their own rhythm. Training changes, recovery becomes especially important, and I’m paying close attention to how my body responds while making the final adjustments. And now competition day is… Continue reading
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It’s Peak Week: Battle of the Bodies Is Next
After finishing third at the Santa Cruz Pro, I didn’t have much time before getting ready for the next one. I’m now in Miami, and my next competition will be Janet Layug’s Battle of the Bodies on September 12 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I will compete again in Men’s Physique Open. I’m happy about what we brought to… Continue reading
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Saturday Selfie… on Sunday: A Medal From Santa Cruz 🥉
We’re a day late with this week’s Saturday Selfie, but there was a pretty good reason: yesterday, I was standing on stage at the 2026 Santa Cruz Pro in California. I finished third in the Men’s Physique Open, behind Jason Huynh, who took first place, and Hossein Karimi, who finished second. It was a strong… Continue reading
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My Last Workout in Italy: Toward My Prime Version
Just before leaving Milan for the United States, I wanted to take you with me for one of my final workouts in Italy and show you another important part of competition preparation: recovery. I’m now in New York, and the Santa Cruz Championships on August 22 are getting very close. But this video takes you… Continue reading
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My Next Competition: Santa Cruz, August 22
On August 22, I’ll be back on stage in Santa Cruz, California, competing in the Men’s Physique Open at the IFBB Pro League Santa Cruz Pro. I recently shared the news on Instagram with a phrase that has been on my mind: Per aspera ad astra. Through hardships to the stars. Earlier this year, I competed… Continue reading
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The Journey Behind The Results
Over the years, many of you have followed my bodybuilding journey through competition photos, training videos, and updates from different stages of my career. You’ve seen the victories, the setbacks, and many of the moments that happened in the spotlight. But there has always been another side to that journey. In my latest video on… Continue reading
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Bodybuilding Gave Me More Than a Physique
When people look at bodybuilding from the outside, they usually focus on the physical side first. The training, the diet, the stage conditioning, the discipline required to maintain that level of structure year after year. Those things are definitely part of the lifestyle, but they are not the only reason I value bodybuilding so much.… Continue reading
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Throwback Thursday: Peak Week Memories
Contest prep has a way of making time blur together. By peak week, everything becomes extremely structured — training, meals, water, sleep, posing, recovery. Photos like this from 2024 always take me back to that mindset. Focused, tired, excited, and completely locked into the goal after months of preparation. A lot of people only see… Continue reading
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When the Mirror Gets Too Loud
Bodybuilding is, by definition, an aesthetic pursuit. The name itself says it clearly. We are building the body. Shaping it. Refining it. Improving it through years of training, nutrition, recovery, discipline, and repetition. Physique matters in this world because the physique is the work itself. So yes — bodybuilders pay attention to appearance. More than… Continue reading
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Arnold UK Show Day: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What Comes Next
Show day started early, as always. I woke up feeling good. The first coat of tan was done, carbs were in, and physically everything was responding the way I wanted. Mentally, I felt calm. Going into the day, I already knew this had been one of the most balanced and sustainable preps I’ve done, especially… Continue reading
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Reflections: Final 48 Hours before the Arnold UK
Held in Birmingham, England, the Arnold UK is one of the biggest stages in bodybuilding. It’s part of the Arnold Sports Festival, and coming just weeks after the Arnold Classic in the U.S., it brings together some of the best athletes in the world. At this level, the difference is in the details. These final… Continue reading
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Ask Alessandro Volume 2: Your Questions, Answered
In the Ask Alessandro series, I field your questions on topics such as training, lifestyle, and fitness. If you would like to submit a question for a future post, please click here. Special thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this edition of Ask Alessandro! Now, onto the questions: Question: Who are your role models… Continue reading
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2026 Arnold Sports UK – Result
Prejudging and Finals wrapped up today at the Arnold Sports UK, and I finished 6th in a very competitive Men’s Physique lineup. Thank you to everyone who followed along and supported me throughout this journey! (Photo credit: stephenblackphotography) Continue reading
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Arnold Sports UK – Let’s Go
The Arnold Sports UK starts today, and it’s always a bit surreal arriving at a show like this. You spend months in a very controlled routine—training, diet, recovery—and then suddenly you’re here, surrounded by athletes who’ve done the same. The Men’s Physique lineup is a strong one this year: Prejudging is Saturday from 11:00 AM… Continue reading