Lee Priest addressed recent rumors on a return to the stage during Masters Olympia.
Lee Priest built a physique over the course of his career that turned heads immediately. Recently, he has been building his physique back up and this has sparked rumors of a comeback to the stage. Priest shut down any rumors of a return to Masters Olympia anytime soon during an interview.
Priest enjoyed a career on stage that spanned into three decades. He has had the chance to compete against legendary bodybuilders like Flex Wheeler, Shawn Ray, and Chris Cormier. Before calling it a career in 2013, Priest won the NABBA Mr. Universe competition.
Priest made headlines early on for his incredible conditioning, including some of the best biceps in bodybuilding. Now, he has been able to rebuild his physique into what looks like championship shape.
Lee Priest On Masters Olympia: ‘If They Made It 50 And Over, Sure’
To this point, there are no plans for Lee Priest to make a return to the stage. The Masters Olympia is making a comeback but it is unknown what the guidelines will be. According to Priest, there should be an age limit.
“No. Not really. Lee Priest explained. Yeah, but I still have the chest. I never rule it out but at the moment, no. Well, if they made it 50 and over sure, but that’s not at the tune they are talking about.
For some people, because some of the pros now are older, some of them are at the age where they can do the Masters and then still compete in the Mr. Olympia. So, there has to be. They are talking about maybe 50 and over, and maybe you haven’t competed in maybe the past four or five years.”
Lee Priest continues to explain how may competitors in Pro shows are ages 40-45. If this is the case, it would not make sense for them to compete in Masters Olympia right after placing high in a professional show.
“I don’t know, just being over 45 maybe. Which a lot of guys here in the Olympia and other pro shows are over 45. So, yeah. At least 50 and over and haven’t competed for maybe a certain number of years. Say you did the Mr. Olympia last year and placed fifth or second, but you’re old enough to do the Masters. Then, what’s the point?”
Lee Priest has not completely decided on his plans but it sounds like he has his mind made up in the short term. If Masters Olympia sets an age limit, it would be interesting to see if Priest would make a return to the stage. If he does, then he would be a difficult competitor to top.
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