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Who is Brandon Curry? Bodybuilder and 2019 Mr Olympia winner
A coach approached the star before he ventured into the world of bodybuilding
BODYBUILDER Brandon Curry has taken the world of sport by storm in the last decade, winning Mr Olympia and the Arnold Classic.
Brandon is committed to bodybuilding and has stated that nothing will stand in his way of achieving the perfect physique.
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Who is Brandon Curry?
Bodybuilder Brandon was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and began competing in the early 2000s.
Before he was "The Prodigy," Curry was a college athlete at Middle Tennessee State University.
The Nashville native played on the school's football team while he earned a degree in exercise science.
After college, he found a local gym in Murfreesboro where a trainer approached him about competing in a beginners' show.
From stepping on stage in a speedo before a large audience to performing unfamiliar poses, Curry had every reason to feel nervous, but he ultimately decided to give it a try.
The trainer put him on a strict diet and fitness regime and worked him hard for several weeks before the showdown took place.
Has Brandon Curry won Mr Olympia?
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Curry won Mr Olympia back in 2019 and placed second behind Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssibay for the next two consecutive years.
Fans were shocked when Curry placed fifth in last year's competition with some saying he "should have won" due to his outrageous physique.
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Curry appeared to address the comments in an Instagram post that showed him flexing his massive muscles ahead of the showdown.
"We live, we learn, and gain wisdom," he wrote.
What bodybuilding competitions has Brandon Curry won?
Aside from Mr Olympia, Curry has won the Arnold Classic, hosted by legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzanegger.
However, with nearly two decades of fierce competition under his belt, Curry's proven that he's above petty criticism and keeps his eyes on the prize.
"You gotta be passionate about the sport," the resilient man said.
What is Brandon Curry's workout plan?
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To keep up with his impressive physique, Curry sticks to a strict workout plan.
For chest, he does floor press machines, incline machine press, incline machine fly, incline dumbbell fly, and seated cable flies.
For back, he does v-bars, meadow rows, arm pull downs and more.
He takes a rest day every Friday, but also focuses on legs, arms and shoulders.
What is Brandon Curry's diet?
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Curry's diet is as extreme as his workout routine - and he rarely cheats on it.
For breakfast, the champion opts for oatmeal, egg whites, grits and whole wheat pancakes.
If he's still hungry after that meal, he opts for a protein shake or fruit with almond butter.
For lunch, he has chicken, brown rice, sweet potatoes and grits - followed with an afternoon snack of jello pudding or fresh fruit.
At dinner time, he has low fat beef or fish, sweet potatoes, steamed veggies, brown rice and more grits.
His massive meals are supplemented by vitamins and minerals he takes, including Omega 3, Zinc, Whey Protein, Zinc and more.
Is Brandon Curry in a relationship?
Brandon is married to his long term partner, Brandy Leaver.
He often shares snaps of his wife on Instagram, expressing gratitude for her support and describing her as an anchor in his life.
In September 2024, Brandon dedicated a heartfelt post to her, captioned: "I post a lot of training content and sports content but not enough about her. My kids and I are successful but it wouldn’t be without her being an anchor and being available for us all. I may not always be available in return because this is a selfish sport but I’m thankful she has stayed through it all."
He went on to add: "She’s sacrificed her own career and countless opportunities so that she could pour into all of us.
"She retired from the professional stage when I began going overseas so that she could be more present for the kids in my absence. Without much of a support system of her own.
"And aside from asking for rides from teammates or friends when she can’t be in 2 places at once, she’s done it all on her own no babysitter, no maid, no driver, no cook, no family helping her and has done a great job. Much better than I could have."
"It’s a blessing to have a wife that I can fully trust and rest assured in her decision making abilities and to be responsible with my children and home while I’m a away. I know that if an important decision has to be made and I am unavailable, I can trust that she will make the best and wisest decisions possible.
"She set all of her own goals aside to be here for us and God willing someday I can do the same for her.
"If selfless had a name, it would be her."
Does Brandon Curry have any kids?
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Curry and Brandy have one daughter, named Zoey, and three sons, Marvelous, Maximous and Zion.
He is highly supportive of his children, even sharing a recap of Maximus' business trip to Detroit for the National College Showcase, where his son aimed to impress college Rugby coaches.
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Speaking about Maximus, Curry said: "Getting college coaches attention as an 8th grader heading to high school next year is no easy task amongst seasoned high school athletes.
"We were told coaches could not even tell he was a class of 2028, performing like a much more mature athlete. If Max continues in more hard work and development, he’ll be getting college coaches attention for years to come."
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