It has been nearly two months since the completion of bodybuilding‘s most remarkable event in the world. And yet the Olympia hangs heavy on everyone’s mind. After their respective standings at the competition, bodybuilders have immediately taken the initiative to work on themselves. The bodybuilders are focussing on areas of weaknesses, improving their size, and frequently posting their updates on social media. One such bodybuilder is an American who ranked 14th at the Olympia last December. Seven weeks post Olympia, he just gave an update on his physique and about his onward and upwards journey.

Taking to his Instagram, this American bodybuilder showed off his body in two different poses. His caption hints at his physical development since the conclusion of Olympia and his current weight.

From the 2022 Olympia till now – How much has Charles Griffen developed?

Charles Griffen, who recently turned 40, took to his Instagram to share a picture of his body. He wrote in the caption, “7 weeks post Olympia update 258lbs we on that health phase”. Standing tall, he is showing off his shapely body with his biceps and his triceps in the two pictures respectively. He looks determined to improve since his performance at the Olympia.

Although Griffen showed promising signs entering the Olympia, he, unfortunately, ended outside the Top 10 rankings. He won the California state Pro competition in 2022 and was looking forward to making his mark at the Olympia. Griffen was realistic and wasn’t necessarily looking to lift the Olympia trophy just yet. But he did set the bar high for himself and looked to obtain a position inside the Top 10 rankings.

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However, extremely tough competition from fellow bodybuilders such as Hadi Choopan (1st), Big Ramy (5th), Samson Dauda (6th), William Bonac (9th), etc, prevented him from achieving his goal in 2022. Nevertheless, Griffen looked to put aside his Olympia blues and focus on his physical development. But just last month, he gave a shocking update ahead of another bodybuilding competition.

Griffen bows out of an upcoming major competition

Charles Griffen will not be participating in the Arnold Classic 2023. His name was previously part of the roster, but the IFBB Pro decided to withdraw citing the importance of mental and physical rest. Griffen’s priority of health before rushing into any competition might just benefit him in the long run.

His latest Instagram post comes a month later, after his announcement of withdrawal from the Arnold Classic, and it looks like the 40-year-old isn’t wasting any time in maintaining his ripped physique. With several competitions already conquered, such as the 2018 IFBB Pro League and 2015 NPC Nationals, rest assured that Griffen has something big planned ahead of him.

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