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Samson Dauda may have missed out on a back-to-back Mr Olympia trophy in 2025<\/a>, but \u201cThe Nigerian Lion\u201d is certainly putting his back into some seriously intense workouts as he heads towards 2026. This was illustrated by a recent Instagram post, when the swole superstar was seen steaming after a grueling session for superior gains.<\/p>\n While the big man is not expected to enter the 2026 Arnold Classic, he is instead focusing on avenging his surprising drop to fourth place at the \u201cO,\u201d<\/a> by working towards a second Mr Olympia win on his next outing. To do that, Dauda has previously explained that he wants to add as much mass as possible, and he\u2019s certainly doing that in explosive fashion.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re on fire today,\u201d commented Dauda, as video footage shared with his 1.6 million Instagram followers showed the effects of his hot and heavy back day. \u201cI am smoking like a chimney,\u201d he joked.<\/p>\n For those wondering which exercises brought the heat, Dauda repped the following back day exercises:<\/p>\n As the footage showed, Samson Duada is a hot prospect as he prepares for the 2026 Mr Olympia contest in Las Vegas this coming October. The former rugby player has confirmed that he will continue to train under the tutelage of his wife Marlena but is also open to working with other coaches to present the best possible package on stage.<\/p>\n \u201cI ain\u2019t doing this alone,\u201d explained Dauda on The Beautiful Struggle Podcast<\/a>. \u201cShe dragged me into this sport, got me here, (laughs) she\u2019s responsible for whatever happens for me from now on,\u201d confirmed the bodybuilder<\/a> of their concrete partnership. Well, it\u2019s great to see that the big man\u2019s romantic life is just as smouldering as those gym sessions!<\/p>\n To follow Samson Dauda\u2019s journey on Instagram, click here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSamson Dauda\u2019s \u201cOn Fire\u201d Back Workout<\/h2>\n
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