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2025 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

Twenty-five pro bodybuilders took to the stage at the 2025 China DMS Pro in Shanghai, China, on Sunday, March 30. This show featured the IFBB Professional League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading

Teen Champions Crowned in Mallorca at The Progrm’s Annual Throwdown

“The Crown,” The Progrm’s highly exclusive annual teen competition, just wrapped up after its fourth run at the Nike Castle in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.  A select handful of teen athletes from around ... Continue Reading

2025 Detroit Pro Results

The 2025 Detroit Pro was held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Dearborn, MI, and it featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifications for the Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions.  Promoter Fouad Abiad ... Continue Reading

2025 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Results

Kassandra Gillis has won the 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro. The Wellness division show was held in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025, featuring 14 IFBB Professional League athletes. Gillis ... Continue Reading

The Shoulder Exercises an Elite Trainer Programs for a Champion Bodybuilder

Lauralie Chapados, the 2024 Ms. Bikini Olympia champion, and three-time reigning Bikini International winner, joined 25-time Olympia-winning coach Hany Rambod for a delt workout in March 2025. The session ... Continue Reading

3 Biceps Exercises You Need to Start Doing

"Many people train their biceps incorrectly," said Dr. Mike Israetel, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, in March 2025. He argues modern curling techniques are superior to traditional ... Continue Reading

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The Privilege of Pressure: Bethany Flores on the Power of a Healthy Mind

At the inaugural Adidas “Primer” in Herzogenaurach, Germany, athletes attended lectures and participated in workshops covering topics ranging from nutrition and performance-based eating to the advantages ... Continue Reading

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Emma Lawson Joins Powerhouse Roster at Brute Strength 

Three-time CrossFit Games veteran and former teen champion Emma Lawson has officially joined Brute Strength, home of a star-studded roster of top CrossFit athletes. Lawson, who turns 20 this year, will ... Continue Reading

Wellness Bodybuilder Wynter Addams’ Tips for Massive Quads

IFBB Pro League Wellness competitor Wynter Addams must focus on superior lower body development if she wants to succeed in competition. The judges in her category focus on the glutes, hamstrings, and ... Continue Reading

How Ashley Kaltwasser Preps for the 2025 IFBB Pro Season

Many see three-time Bikini Olympia champion Ashley Kaltwasser as the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) of her division and undoubtedly one of the best athletes in the IFBB Pro League. She ... Continue Reading

2025 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

China’s first show of the 2025 bodybuilding season will be the China DMS Pro, set for Sunday, March 30, in Shanghai. This event will feature 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading

2025 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Preview

The 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, in Las Vegas, NV. Promoter Patrick Sampson will be featuring the IFBB Professional League’s Wellness division, with 14 competitors vying ... Continue Reading

2025 Detroit Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Detroit Pro, set for Saturday, March 29, in Dearborn, MI, will feature the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions. This show is a 2025 Olympia qualifier, meaning the ... Continue Reading

2025 Bristol’s Strongest Man Results

The 2025 Bristol's Strongest Man (BSM) contest occurred on March 22, 2025, in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contest featured six strongmen in the Open division battling through five events: Press Medley, ... Continue Reading

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Sydney Wells Takes on a Busy 2025 Season, Grateful for Increased Opportunities

Sydney Wells made her CrossFit Games debut in 2023, where she battled through the first round of cuts to earn a 28th-place finish.  She rebounded at the 2024 Rogue Invitational, taking home two ... Continue Reading

The Harsh Reality of Bodybuilding: Aging & Balancing Family Life

Bodybuilding is a sport and lifestyle dedicated to enhancing one’s physique by building muscle mass in balanced proportions while maintaining minimal body fat. It ... Continue Reading

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HYROX Announces New Qualification Rule for 2025/26 World Championships

HYROX will be changing the qualification rules for the 2025/26 season, limiting the qualifying spots available for the World Championships to athletes competing in the Pro Division only.  The ... Continue Reading

Ryan Terry’s Fasted Morning Routine

Two-time Men's Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is locking in his off-season recovery before ramping up prep for his title defense. A week into training, he peeled back the curtain on his ... Continue Reading

3 Exercises for Every Muscle Group for Full-Body Training Splits

A full-body training split targets all major muscle groups in every session, making it robust for building muscle, increasing strength, and burning more calories. It’s also ideal for those with limited ... Continue Reading

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5 Things We’ll Remember About the 2025 Open 

Wall walks, walking lunges, thrusters, snatches — you name it. The 2025 CrossFit Open had it all, and now that it’s over, we can look back on an exciting three weeks. Each week, thousands joined the ... Continue Reading

Wesley Vissers’ 4 Go-To Ab Exercises

Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers won the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique title, one of the sport’s highest accolades. He is amidst a recalibration after failing to defend the Arnold title in 2025 ... Continue Reading

A woman works out with a shirt that reads "Pretty strong for a mom".

How the Love of Community Helped Arielle Loewen Build a Brand and How She Is Giving Back

Arielle Loewen is good at exercising quickly.  This full-time wife and mom, who trains in her garage, has competed at the CrossFit Games for four consecutive years, with a third-place finish in ... Continue Reading

How Shanique Grant Trains to Move to the Wellness Division

IFBB Pro Shanique Grant, a two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion (2018-19), retired from competition in 2020. In 2025, she’s making a bold comeback in the Wellness division — ... Continue Reading

5 Nutrition Lessons to Master Early

Many follow a solid workout program but see minimal progress, even after years of training. Diet is a common culprit, as it’s easy to miscalculate or neglect, but it plays a vital role in muscle growth and ... Continue Reading

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