Some bodybuilders looked like they could one day become champions from the moment they first stepped on a pro stage. Phil Heath, Dorian Yates and Mr. Olympia Big Ramy are pros that displayed Olympian potential from the early days of their careers. For many bodybuilders, including Shawn Rhoden and Brandon Curry, the path to Mount Olympus did not at first appear to be set in stone, but they trained long and hard to win the Sandow. Which brings us to the man on this month’s cover, Akim Williams, whose stock is quickly rising and many feel could win the 2021 Arnold Classic.

On the cover is Akim Williams