Vitaliy Ugolnikov, known as “Good Vito” in the bodybuilding community, is ready to make a statement at his next bodybuilding showcase. In a recent Instagram post, Vito showed off a balanced package and revealed his weight of 125 kilograms (275.5 pounds).
Last December, Ugolnikov made the switch from the IFBB Elite Pro League to the NPC. He transitioned with the intention of one day earning his pro card and competing against other high caliber athletes in the IFBB Pro League. After dominating the Russian bodybuilding circuit, Good Vito insisted that changing leagues was in his best interest at this point in his career.
Vitaliy Ugolnikov is not the only IFBB Elite Pro bodybuilder to make the anticipated move to NPC. Last month, Slovak massive freak Michal Krizo began his journey at the NPC also. His sheer size, even proportions, and massive arms caught the bodybuilding legend’s attention. jay cutler. Although he has yet to earn a pro card from him, veterans of the sport recognize the danger of Krizo’s physique and believe he will be a threat on the Olympia stage this year, should he earn an invite.
With his focus on the NPC as well, Good Vito is approaching his preparations intensively to produce the best package possible. To facilitate this process, the rising star moved to Brazil earlier this year to continue making improvements. Despite his lack of experience on some of bodybuilding’s biggest stages, his staggering muscle mass earned him comparisons to the 2021 Arnold Classic champion. nick walker.
Vitaliy ‘Good Vito’ Ugolnikov adds mass in recent update, weighs in at 275lbs
On Monday, Good Vito highlighted his spectacular upper body with a promising physique update via Instagram.
“I try to improve every year. Discipline is the key to success. Everyone who supports me gives me energy. I am grateful for you friends! I weigh 125 stones…” Buen Vito wrote. (Translated by Instagram)
Vito plans to win his pro card at a bodybuilding show in September. As it stands, the qualifying period for this year’s Mr. Olympia contest runs from September 12, 2021 to November 20, 2022. With that in mind, if Vito can win his pro card next month, He’ll have roughly two months to claim victory at a professional show before taking his physique to Mr. Olympia.
Vitaliy’s popularity on social media has only grown lately. With nearly 300,000 followers on the platform, Vito routinely shares physical upgrades with the fans. Last year, the bodybuilder added a considerable amount of muscle mass to his frame. The future looks bright for the rising prospect given his crazy arms and impressive V-taper build.
It should be noted that Vito received backlash last year after being accused of retouching his photos. Some people took to Instagram and hinted that Good Vito was using heavy filters to look more complete. However the applauded his skeptics immediately posting a full video update to refute those claims.
In addition to Krizo and Good Vito, former IFBB Elite Pro athlete Adela Ondrejovicova has also switched to the NPC. The success of the outstanding bodybuilding figure gave him the opportunity to compete against other IFBB professionals. She won gold in the 2022 Finland Pro recently and punched her ticket to compete on the Olympia stage later this year.
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Given the progress Good Vito has made in a short period of time, he is one of the most exciting prospects in the sport. With a 275-pound build, Vito will be incredibly hard to stop when it’s time to earn his pro card.
