feature-image
feature-image

In an incident that looked straight out of a movie, YouTuber Max Fosh entered Mr. Universe. With no training. Remember when YouTuber Jesse James West entered the 2023 Summer Shredding Championships in the Classic Physique category and came out on top of his class? He had an impressive physique. Well, Fosh did something similar, but in a way no one would expect.

Terrell Owens holding Dude Wipes XL

Six months ago, Max Fosh shared how he used a loophole to enter the competition. With a body that isn’t often seen on a platform like Mr. Universe, Fosh wasn’t there to compete. He was there to win.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Max Fosh won the Unique Physique title!

Bodybuilders train rigorously at the gym to win any prestigious event. However, the judges at the PCA Mr. Universe 2023 competition were kind enough to honor Max Fosh’s untrained physique. Fosh went through Mr. Universe’s website and understood that the qualifications for the event didn’t require a ripped physique. “I realized that there was nothing to say that I couldn’t compete if I paid my registration,” he revealed in his YouTube clip.

So, he filled out the form, paid for the registration, and a month later, showed up for the event. He abided by the competition rules and got himself tan-sprayed and worked out in the Pump room. He even made some friends.

ADVERTISEMENT

When it was finally showtime, Fosh hit the posing routine in front of thousands of spectators. He was not at all embarrassed by his participation, and the judges noticed it. “I think the judges took pity on me, as I was awarded the Most Unique Physique award. The crowd went mild, but I was happy,” Fosh confessed in his clip.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

However, who inspired the YouTuber to enter a bodybuilding competition?

Hamish & Andy inspired Fosh to enter the elite competition

In 2011, Hamish Blake from ‘Hamish & Andy’ did something similar. He entered a New York State Bodybuilding competition. While it was a great source of comedy, Max Fosh wanted to crank it up a notch. 

ADVERTISEMENT

View this post on Instagram

The YouTuber visited the gym to learn the basic bodybuilding poses that he would need to establish his presence on the stage. He even tried out the pose that Arnold Schwarzenegger is famous for. In the video, Max Fosh stated how he felt self-conscious while posing with his trainer.

ADVERTISEMENT

ALSO READ | Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Shares a Glimpse of His Glamourous Vegas GP Weekend and Doesn’t Forget to Flaunt His Ripped Physique

On the day of the competition, he snacked on coffee and croissants before going in for his spray tan. He hilariously compared himself to a rotisserie chicken. Further, he went to the pump room so that he could have an edge over his competitors.

ADVERTISEMENT

After he finally went up on the stage, he posed alongside other bodybuilders. The contrast in their physiques couldn’t be missed, but Fosh gave it his best. Owing to his incredible confidence, Max Fosh won the unique physique title!

The bodybuilding sport offers a variety of things for its athletes. While some aim to achieve elite titles and trophies, for others, it uplifts their lives. But the sport is always inclusive of its competitors no matter what.

Watch This Story | Here’s Bodybuilding Legend Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Exclusive Training Guide

ADVERTISEMENT

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Etha Bindu Rani

906 Articles

Etha Bindu Rani is a Bodybuilding Writer at Essentially Sports. Her coverage of athletes like Chris Bumstead and Arnold Schwarzenegger has always garnered healthy traction. But as good as that has been, it cannot hold a candle to her columns on the long-term effects of pumping iron and the use of PEDs in the fitness industry. Her articles have been analytical and thorough, often provoking debates amidst the online fitness community. Despite having nearly 1000 articles under her belt, Bindu promises that her journey has only just begun.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Nischal Kandpal

ADVERTISEMENT