Dennis Wolf hasn\u2019t let his physique go in retirement. On Jan. 6, 2026, he broke down how his training has changed at 47 to stay lean. He also revealed that he weighs 237 pounds and plans to gain another 10 pounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dennis Wolf was a top-tier Open threat throughout the 2000s. Despite never winning the Mr. Olympia<\/a>, he proved himself against legends, from eight-time winner Ronnie Coleman<\/a> to four-time titleholder Jay Cutler<\/a>. Wolf\u2019s highest accomplishment came in 2014 when he took out the late Shawn Rhoden<\/a> and Cedric McMillan<\/a> at the Arnold Classic.\u00a0<\/p>\n The IFBB Pro stepped away from the stage, but has prioritized his fitness and longevity. He maintains a six-pack year-round<\/a> and impressive muscle tone. With time to reflect on his recent workout adjustments, Wolf laid out how he\u2019s managed his gym workload.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dennis Wolf Feels 30 Years Old in Retirement, Says He Works Out 3x Per Week to Stay Lean\u00a0<\/p>\n In the video, Wolf spoke on reaching a lean 237 pounds, his highest weight since stepping away from the sport.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m trying to stay lean and bad ass. So, I\u2019m weighing around 237 today. So, it\u2019s pretty much a heavy weight for me. Since I retired, I\u2019ve maybe been around 200 pounds for most of the time. This is the first time I\u2019m weighing that much, and I\u2019ve kept it for almost a year.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n He shared that he hates being skinny, which is why he\u2019s focused on growing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Get Fitter, Faster<\/p>\n Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n Please wait…<\/p>\n You’re In! Let’s Crush Your Fitness Goals Together<\/p>\n Expect expert-backed workouts, nutrition advice, the latest in strength sports, and a whole lot of motivation heading your way.<\/p>\n Subscribe Another Email<\/p>\n \u201cI honestly don\u2019t like being skinny. In the last couple of years, I was a little skinnier than I am right now. Right now, I feel amazing. I think that\u2019s the weight where I want to be,\u201d he shared<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019m going to gain another at least 10 pounds.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n To prioritize recovery, he trains three times per week, as opposed to five or six workouts a week in his prime.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe condition is great. The body responds very well. I do train three times a week. It\u2019s not as I used to do, like training five to six days a week. I need more time to recover, and I think I\u2019ve figured it out, and it works.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Though he\u2019s unsure if he\u2019ll ever come out of retirement, Wolf emphasized that his health couldn\u2019t be better, stating, \u201cI feel like I\u2019m 30 years old.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWill I come back or will I ever come back onstage? I\u2019m 47 years old\u2026 so of course, it\u2019s not that easy to make the decision even if I feel great.<\/p>\n I feel really good. Everything is just perfect. I\u2019m really healthy. I checked everything. Everything looks really good. Honestly, I feel like I\u2019m 30 years old.\u201d<\/p>\n