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The biography, life, and accomplishments of Derek Lunsford<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Derek Lunsford<\/strong> is a former 212 Mr. Olympia<\/span><\/a><\/strong> champion that transitioned to the Men\u2019s Open class and is now a 2x Mr. Olympia champion, winning the 2023 Mr. Olympia<\/span><\/a> and the 2025 Mr. Olympia<\/span><\/a> title<\/strong>\u00a0as well, making him the first ever Olympian to hold the title in two different divisions, cementing his name in bodybuilding history. He offers coaching advice on top of his insane work ethic to get the massive and shredded<\/a><\/strong> physique that he has.<\/p>\n

Below is Generation Iron\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> complete breakdown of Derek Lunsford\u2019s profile, stats, biography, training<\/a><\/strong> and diet<\/a><\/strong> regimens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Full Name: Derek Lunsford<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weight<\/strong><\/td>\nHeight<\/strong><\/td>\nDate Of Birth<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
205-215 lbs.<\/td>\n5\u20196\u2019\u2019<\/td>\n1993<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Profession<\/strong><\/td>\nEra<\/strong><\/td>\nNationality<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bodybuilder, Fitness Coach<\/td>\n2010<\/td>\nAmerican<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
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Photo via @dereklunsford_ Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Derek Lunsford Biography<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Derek Lunsford was born in Indiana<\/strong> and was always very active throughout his life. A competitive athlete throughout his time in school, it\u2019s no wonder where he gets his competitive edge from in his professional career. He was a big wrestler in high school, but unfortunately, when it came time for college, the school that he attended did not have a wrestling program. Even though wrestling was out of the question, Lunsford did not want to stop athletic endeavors, so he was forced to look into other sports. Instead, he began to take an interest in lifting weights, opening the door to a career in bodybuilding.<\/p>\n

As time went on, he continued to make more and more progress and that shredded aesthetic began to take shape. He started admiring some of those giants we all know and love and his bodybuilding dreams began.<\/p>\n

He first stepped on the bodybuilding stage way back in 2015, but it wasn\u2019t until 2017 that he earned his pro card. And right out of the gate he got a big win at the Tampa Pro which allowed him the opportunity to compete at Mr. Olympia in the Men\u2019s 212 division. Fast forward to now, and he has a 212 Mr. Olympia title, as well as the 2023 Mr. Olympia title and 2025 Mr. Olympia title. That\u2019s right, in 2023 and 2025, Lunsford took home the Sandow trophy, dethroning Hadi Choopan<\/a><\/strong>. He also offers coaching advice for those seeking to make those changes that may seem out of reach. But with Derek in charge, this bodybuilding force shows no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n

Derek Lunsford Height\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One thing about Derek Lunsford that many are fascinated by, is his height and weight. Derek stands 5\u20196\u2033, which is perfect for the 212 division. However, many doubted that he would be able to compete with the larger competitors when it was announced he would be competing in the Men\u2019s Open at the 2022 Olympia because of the height disadvantage, yet he still came in a close second place. After proving that he can hold his own in the Open division, he took home the crown, defeating massive bodybuilders like Samson Dauda<\/a><\/strong> and Andrew Jacked<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How Much Does Derek Lunsford Weigh?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Though he may not be the tallest competitor on the stage, Lunsford still manages to pack on an impressive amount of weight, sitting around 240 lbs in the offseason and around 215 lbs on stage, not to mention his razor sharp conditioning<\/a><\/strong> and muscle maturity blow away many of the competitors on that stage. Though he is now competing in the men\u2019s open division, rather than 212, so there is room for growth.<\/p>\n

Lunsford received a \u201cspecial invitation<\/a><\/strong>\u201d to the 2022 competition as he could no longer safely make weight for the 212 division. And after his impressive runners-up performance, he took to social media to congratulate the new champ. Lunsford wrote: \u201cI\u2019m happy with and enjoying the moment, but not content.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo via @dereklunsford_ Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Derek Lunsford\u2019s Training Regimen<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To get to the level that Derek is at, training is key. Derek\u2019s training is obviously very strict and intense, and he works with both cable machines<\/a><\/strong> and free weights (barbells<\/a><\/strong> and dumbbells<\/a><\/strong>) while also incorporating plenty of compound<\/a><\/strong> and isolation<\/a> movements. He also uses drop sets and supersets as much as possible which allow him the opportunity to really work those muscles once they are fatigued.<\/p>\n

Here is a great arm workout<\/strong><\/a> that Derek uses to enhance his biceps, triceps, forearms<\/a><\/strong>, and all other muscles that work to build that impressive physique.<\/p>\n

Derek\u2019s Arm Workout<\/strong><\/h4>\n