Jacked is ready for his moment in March.
The first month of 2023 is not even over, and Chinedu Andrew Obikiya, aka “Andrew Jacked” has already jam-packed his schedule. The eighth-place finisher in the 2022 Mr Olympia has followed up a sterling top-10 performance by diving straight into his training and nutrition plans. Part of the earlier note ties in with Jacked’s recent revelation that he’ll be starting some work with new trainer Chris “Psycho” Lewis. The trainer is perhaps best known in the past for his time working with Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden in late 2018. Judging by the latest update, Lewis is probably well on his way to unlocking Jacked’s full potential.
On January 26, 2023, Jacked posted a photo to his Instagram There he flexes his ripped chest and arm muscles. A general overview of Jacked’s feed up to this point in 2023 is the first relatively comprehensive look the bodybuilder has given of where his physique is in the past few weeks.
“When the bone is out … chest and triceps work! … training seems to be going well.”
With the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) in March on the horizon, this bodes well for Jacked’s future in major competition.
While there’s a stacked cadre of contenders on tap for 2023 AC, it doesn’t look like a daunting gauntlet for Jack.
Sure, this time around, a field that includes two-time AC winner (2018, 2020) William Bonack, two-time Mr. Olympia champion (2020-2021) Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elsbiai and Nick Walker (another former AC winner from 2021) looks daunting at first glance. may appear. However, in this case, if Jacked was going to capture arguably the biggest win of his career March 2-5, 2023 in Columbus, OH, he would have to topple an elite group of peers anyway. From that point of view, overcoming stars like Bonac, Elssbiay and Walker can be a great fortune because it speaks to and validates Jackd’s meticulous work in their preparation.
In a recent January 25, 2023 interview, the athlete maintained more Muscle growth While breaking down his feelings about his new training regimen and setup. Jacked works with Chris Aceto, a veteran bodybuilding coach and consultant with 111 podium victories.
“I like to work with people who go together,” Jackd explained of his prep work ahead for the 2023 AC and other competitions in the calendar year. “I think things will go very smoothly. He [Chris Aceto] It’s cool, so I’ll walk with him for Arnold [Classic] … aceto, ‘a true technician.’ He is a wonderful person. Well, both Chris. I’m working with Chris [Aceto] And Chris [Lewis]. Both are wonderful people to begin with. wonderful It’s all business and not bro or intimacy or anything.
Jacked’s ambitions seem entirely valid based on the focus, attention and guidance they are now receiving. At least, his pair of coaches will give him confidence for the journey ahead.
“Psycho” too [Lewis], I told him, ‘Bro, I want a drill sergeant, not a brother,'” Jackd noted. “And he is [Lewis] Like, he wanted the same. We train and go. Chittar, laughter, no time for anything. No. We’re in this for business and that’s what I want. Aceto is also doing his thing, and I’m like, ‘Yeah, good, great’.
Jacked could have an important year in his career ahead of him. He may have put himself on the map with respective wins at the 2022 Texas Pro and 2022 Arnold Classic UK, but it’s clear he wasn’t satisfied with such an early highlight reel. Working with two elite coaches simultaneously and putting one of bodybuilding’s most important competitions in his crosshairs speaks volumes for the legacy Jackd wants to create. They seem to want to be special, and such a strong mindset goes a long way in a sport of intense commitment.
Featured Image: @andrewjacked on Instagram