Andrea Presti is an Italian IFBB Professional League bodybuilder who has built one of the longest, steadiest careers in the Men’s Open division. 🏋️
He is best known for winning the Mr. Big Evolution Pro in Portugal three years in a row, from 2021 to 2023, and for reaching the Mr. Olympia stage four times.
His best Olympia finish came in 2023, when he placed 12th, and he is still winning shows in 2026 — most recently at the Everest Muscle Legends Pro in Warsaw.
Andrea Presti Quick Facts
| Full name | Andrea Presti |
| Born | June 29, 1987, Italy |
| Age (2026) | 39 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Division | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
| Height | Approx. 5 ft 9 in (175 cm), as commonly reported |
| Contest weight | Approx. 124–129 kg (reported) |
| Turned pro | 2017, after winning the Amateur Olympia in Spain |
| Pro wins | 5 |
| Mr. Olympia appearances | 4 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2026) |
| Best Olympia result | 12th (2023) |
| @andrea.presti_ifbbpro |
Andrea Presti Early Life
Andrea Presti was born in Italy on June 29, 1987. He started out in sport through judo, beginning at the age of 10. 🥋
Weight training gradually took over from martial arts, and by around the age of 25 he had committed himself fully to bodybuilding.
He worked his way through the Italian amateur scene, competing in national events before breaking through internationally in 2016 and 2017.
Andrea Presti Bodybuilding Career
Presti’s amateur breakthrough came in 2016, when he finished second at the European Amateur Championships in the super-heavyweight class.
He followed that with second place at the 2017 Arnold Amateur, then won the overall title at the 2017 Amateur Olympia in Spain — the victory that earned him his IFBB Pro card. 🏆
His first results in the professional record came in 2018, including fourth place at the Romania Muscle Fest Pro. He added more experience in 2019 with seventh at the Bigman Weekend Pro and ninth at the Portugal Pro.
After a quiet 2020, he returned in style in 2021. He finished fourth at the Puerto Rico Pro, then won the Mr. Big Evolution Pro in Portugal — a victory that sent him to the Mr. Olympia for the first time.
At the 2021 Olympia he placed 16th, and he closed the year with fourth place at the Yamamoto Cup Pro in Rome.
The Mr. Big Evolution Three-Peat
Presti made the Mr. Big Evolution Pro his own show. He defended his title in 2022, a year in which he also finished second at the New York Pro, the Orlando Pro and the Bigman Weekend Pro. 🥈
That run took him back to the Olympia in 2022, where he again placed 16th.
In 2023 he completed the three-peat at the Mr. Big Evolution Pro in Estoril, beating Roman Fritz into second place. He had finished second to Michal Krizo at the Empro Pro earlier that season.
At the 2023 Mr. Olympia in Orlando, Presti delivered his best result on bodybuilding’s biggest stage, finishing 12th behind winner Derek Lunsford.
2024: Five Shows, No Olympia
Presti stayed busy through 2024 but could not find a win — or an Olympia qualification. He finished second three times: at the Pro Muscle Pro, the Europa Pro and the Tsunami Nutrition Showdown Pro, where he was runner-up to Samson Dauda.
He also placed fifth at the Bigman Spain Pro and eighth at the EVLS Prague Pro, so 2024 ended without an Olympia appearance.
2025–2026: Back to Winning Ways
Presti bounced back in 2025 with two runner-up finishes — second at the Huanji China Pro 2 and second to Rubiel Mosquera at the Flex Weekend Italy Pro in Milan.
Then, in November 2025, he won the Everest Muscle Stars Poland Pro in Warsaw, beating Joan Pradells into second place and booking his return to the Olympia. 🏆
His 2026 season started with third place at the PROMUSCLE Italy Pro in Milan, behind winner Regan Grimes, and continued with a 16th-place finish at the 2026 Mr. Olympia, won by Nick Walker.
Just a week after the Olympia, Presti won again — taking the Everest Muscle Legends Pro in Warsaw on October 3, 2026, his fifth professional victory and his most recent contest.
Andrea Presti Training and Coaching
Presti is known for a dense, well-balanced physique built on heavy, consistent training rather than any single signature lift. 💪
Like most Open pros, he adjusts his eating between the off-season, when calories and food volume go up, and contest prep, when the diet tightens to sharpen conditioning.
Off the stage, he runs his own coaching business, Team Presti Coaching, and is sponsored by Tsunami Nutrition.
Andrea Presti Personal Life
Presti keeps his private life largely out of the spotlight, sharing mostly training and contest content on his social media.
Profiles have linked him to fellow bodybuilder Linda Iacono, but he has not made his relationship status a public talking point.
Andrea Presti Contest History
| Year | Contest | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Everest Muscle Legends Pro, Warsaw | 1st |
| 2026 | Mr. Olympia | 16th |
| 2026 | PROMUSCLE Italy Pro | 3rd |
| 2025 | Everest Muscle Stars Poland Pro | 1st |
| 2025 | Flex Weekend Italy Pro | 2nd |
| 2025 | Huanji China Pro 2 | 2nd |
| 2024 | Bigman Spain Pro | 5th |
| 2024 | EVLS Prague Pro | 8th |
| 2024 | Tsunami Nutrition Showdown Pro | 2nd |
| 2024 | Europa Pro | 2nd |
| 2024 | Pro Muscle Pro | 2nd |
| 2023 | Mr. Olympia | 12th |
| 2023 | Romania Muscle Fest Pro | 6th |
| 2023 | Mr. Big Evolution Pro | 1st |
| 2023 | Empro Pro | 2nd |
| 2022 | Mr. Olympia | 16th |
| 2022 | Bigman Weekend Pro | 2nd |
| 2022 | Mr. Big Evolution Pro | 1st |
| 2022 | Orlando Pro | 2nd |
| 2022 | California State Pro | 7th |
| 2022 | New York Pro | 2nd |
| 2021 | Mr. Olympia | 16th |
| 2021 | Yamamoto Cup Pro | 4th |
| 2021 | Mr. Big Evolution Pro | 1st |
| 2021 | Puerto Rico Pro | 4th |
| 2019 | Portugal Pro | 9th |
| 2019 | Bigman Weekend Pro | 7th |
| 2018 | Romania Muscle Fest Pro | 4th |
Amateur highlights: 2nd, 2016 European Amateur Championships (super-heavyweight); 7th, 2016 Arnold Amateur; 2nd, 2017 Arnold Amateur; 1st overall, 2017 Amateur Olympia Spain (earned pro card). Two early results from older profiles — 2nd at the 2018 George Farah Classic and 6th at the 2019 British Grand Prix — could not be corroborated in the NPC News Online or Fitness Volt records and are not counted above.
Presti has never competed at the professional Arnold Classic in Ohio or the UK; his Arnold appearances were as an amateur in 2016 and 2017.
FAQs
How many times has Andrea Presti competed at Mr. Olympia?
Four times: in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2026. He did not compete at the Olympia in 2024 or 2025.
What is Andrea Presti’s best Mr. Olympia result?
His best finish is 12th place at the 2023 Mr. Olympia in Orlando, won by Derek Lunsford.
How many professional shows has Andrea Presti won?
Five: the Mr. Big Evolution Pro in 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Everest Muscle Stars Poland Pro in 2025, and the Everest Muscle Legends Pro in Warsaw in 2026.
Is Andrea Presti the same person as Andrea Muzi?
No. They are two different Italian Men’s Open bodybuilders who share a first name. Presti turned pro in 2017 and is the three-time Mr. Big Evolution Pro champion; Muzi is a separate competitor with his own record.
Has Andrea Presti competed at the Arnold Classic?
Only as an amateur. He placed seventh at the Arnold Amateur in 2016 and second in 2017, but he has no professional Arnold Classic (Ohio or UK) appearance on record.
What is Andrea Presti doing now?
As of October 2026, he is still actively competing. His most recent contest is his victory at the Everest Muscle Legends Pro in Warsaw on October 3, 2026, a week after the 2026 Mr. Olympia.
Bottom Line
Andrea Presti’s career is a story of persistence. He was never the biggest name in the Open division, but three straight Mr. Big Evolution Pro titles, four Olympia appearances and a return to winning in 2025 and 2026 make him one of Italy’s most durable professional bodybuilders. 🇮🇹
At 39, and fresh off a win in Warsaw, he remains a threat at any European pro show — and a reminder that longevity in this sport is an achievement in itself. Fans following the current Open scene can also check out the refreshed profiles of Behrooz Tabani and Charles Griffen, two rivals Presti has shared stages with in recent seasons.