Bodybuilding.com‘s David Robson breaks down the Ms. Olympia Bodybuilding competition. Can anyone beat Iris Kyle? She’s going for her 8th title but it won’t come easy.
2012 Olympia Weekend: Ms. Olympia Preview via Bodybuilding.com
by David Robson
Long-standing dynasties have defined the Ms. Olympia in its 32-year history. From Cory Everson’s initial dominance to Iris Kyle’s recent unbeatable physique, the division has been utterly dominated by a handful of incredible physiques. Kyle looks to tie Lenda Murray as the most decorated women’s bodybuilder of all time at the 2012 Ms. Olympia.
Women’s bodybuilding is entering a new phase in its ongoing transformation, an essential paradigm shift. Super-freaky mass and shredded conditioning doesn’t guarantee podium finishes anymore. Today’s game of assorted shapes and sizes captures audiences and draws into question the evolving definition of “ripped.”
