The 2025 Men’s Physique Olympia, part of Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend, kicked off on Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m. PDT at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Men’s Physique competitors battled through tough callouts during prejudging to determine who was leading going into the finals.
It’s been the Ryan Terry show for the past two years; he paid his dues in the division and finally collected on the investment. At the 2024 Olympia, he was challenged by Afghanistan’s Ali Bilal but came out on top for a second title. Former champs Brandon Hendrickson and Erin Banks are always dangerous—both were eager to humble Bilal after their presser run-in.
In the final callout, Ali Bilal held his own in the front shots, and his back pose improved dramatically since his 2025 Arnold Classic victory. Ryan Terry‘s signature dry condition and flared lats helped him control the center stage…