Hidetada Yamagishi 18 weeks before Masters Olympia 2023

The 49-year-old Japanese bodybuilder, Hidetada Yamagishi, made his debut on the professional stage for the first time in 2005 during the Ironman Pro, where he finished in second place and that launched his career. In 2007 Yamagishi managed to qualify for the Olympia where he took 13th place. It wasn't until 2010 that Yamagishi won his first professional show at the Europa Show of Champions.

In 2014 Hidetada Yamagishi moved up to the 212 division and won the Tampa Pro that same year, one of only five wins he achieved in his career. He has competed ten times at Mr. Olympia. His biggest moment came in 2016 when he won the Arnold Classic in the under 212lbs division.

Yamagishi hasn't competed since 2020, which is why he decided to retire from racing last year

"Yes, I am retired. I did everything I wanted to do. The last show I had was in 2000. I knew during the preparation that it would be my last show.

But earlier this month we informed you that this bodybuilder is going to return to the competition scene this year. He's attracted by the Masters Olympia 2023 which will take place on August 26-27 in Cluj, Romania. In the video below you can see his current form 18 weeks before the competition.

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