There are three qualifying spots for the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia available on the weekend of Oct. 6-8, 2023. One of those spots will go to the winner of the 2023 Musclecontest International ... Continue Reading
The Best Foods High in Magnesium for More Energy in the Gym
Choosing what foods make up your diet directly impacts your overall health. As a fitness enthusiast, you may hit your macros daily and aim to get enough protein to reach your goals. But beyond ... Continue Reading
Reebok Announces Apparel Collection Collaboration with Active Lifestyle Brand Spyder
On Oct. 5, 2023, Reebok announced their limited edition footwear and apparel collection collaboration with outdoor and active lifestyle brand Spyder. Per Reebok's press release, "The capsule leverages ... Continue Reading
Rahmat Erwin Abdullah (73KG) Sets 201KG Clean & Jerk World Record at 19th Asian Games
Less than a month after his silver-medal performance at the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships, 73-kilogram Rahmat Erwin Abdullah of Indonesia has set his latest world record. Abdullah, who competed at ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Sub-3,000-Calorie Diet 6 Weeks Out From the 2023 Olympia
As a pro-competition nears, bodybuilders cut their calorie intake and increase cardio to drop body fat while improving their conditioning and muscle definition. On Oct. 1, 2023, the four-time reigning ... Continue Reading
Massage Gun Vs. Foam Roller — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?
Of all the instruments designed to help soothe your body, muscle group by muscle group, after a training session, two have risen to the forefront. In the workout recovery world, the battle of massage guns ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show – Are Actors’ Physiques the Result of Steroid Use?
Mike O’Hearn popped onto the Sept. 29, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show on the Generation Iron YouTube channel to discuss his soon-to-be-released film projects and if actors are commonly using ... Continue Reading
6 Black Seed Oil Benefits You Should Know About
A glance down any supplement aisle will advertise superfoods galore. One herb that has gained recent popularity in the Western supplement industry is black seed oil. Also known as black caraway, black ... Continue Reading
Stan Efferding Explains the Importance of Deliberate Movement Throughout the Day
Bodybuilder, powerlifter, and creator of the vertical diet, Stan Efferding, holds multiple all-time powerlifting world records, including the raw (w/wraps) bench press and total in the Masters 40-44 and ... Continue Reading
Rebecca Roberts Wins The 2023 Britain’s Strongest Woman Contest
The 2023 Britain's Strongest Woman (BSW) contest concluded on Sept. 30, 2023, with 2021 World's Strongest Woman (WSM) Rebecca Roberts atop the podium. Roberts scored 60.5 of a possible 65 points during the ... Continue Reading
Luke Richardson Is The 2023 Giants Live England’s Strongest Man Champion
The 2023 England's Strongest Man contest came to a close on Oct. 1, 2023, in Doncaster, England, and Luke Richardson emerged victorious over 11 of his fellow countrymen across five events during the ... Continue Reading
2023 WRPF Power Surge PRO/AM VII Results
The 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Power Surge PRO/AM VII contest occurred from Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, 2023, at the Surge to New Levels Gym in Carol Stream, IL. The three-day meet featured ... Continue Reading
How Dana Linn Bailey Incorporates CrossFit on Leg Day
Dana Linn Bailey announced her intent to switch from bodybuilding to powerlifting in August and her training approach has shifted from exercises that bias hypertrophy to those that train movement ... Continue Reading
Erin Stern’s 3 Leg Extension Variations for Improved Quad Sweep
Before moving into the Bikini division, pro bodybuilder Erin Stern won two Olympia titles in the Figure division (2010, 2012). To excel in either division, well-developed, even striated in the ... Continue Reading
How to Get Into CrossFit as an Older Adult
CrossFit may well be one of the most popular workout programs in the world. According to the organization’s website, CrossFit boasts more than 5 million global participants and 14,000 gyms exclusively ... Continue Reading
7 Benefits of Cable Machines
Cable machines are one of the gold standards for gym equipment. The seemingly endless variety of attachments they come with and the movements they offer are why they're always hogged at weight rooms and ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Barbell Exercises For Mass, Strength, and Power
Barbell training is a one-stop-shop for strength, more muscle mass, fat loss, and power. That's because you can load up the barbell with more weight than kettlebells and dumbbells can provide. The almighty ... Continue Reading
Secrets of Giants (with Alyssa Ages)
Today I'm talking to author Alyssa Ages, who recently released a book called Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She's also a strength athlete herself, and in this book, ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Trains Chest With Sam Sulek During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
Samson Dauda carries a ton of momentum with him into the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest through his qualification via his 2023 Arnold Classic victory — the second-most prestigious bodybuilding competition behind ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Charles Griffen Trains Back With Brett Wilkin Before 2023 Legion Pro Show
Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin was the first athlete to qualify for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest when he won the 2022 Big Man Weekend Pro. Charles Griffen seeks to be the final athlete to qualify for ... Continue Reading
2023 Daytona Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Daytona Pro took place on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Daytona Beach, FL. It was headlined by four IFBB Pro League contests, all with 2023 Olympia Weekend ramifications. Men’s Physique was joined ... Continue Reading
2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro Results
The 2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro event in Chandler, AZ, has become an annual women’s bodybuilding tradition since it began in 2015. The 2023 edition featured all six IFBB Pro League women’s ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha Wins 2023 Sheru Classic France Bodybuilding Show
The 2023 Sheru Classic France bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Lille, France. It featured four IFBB Pro League contests, with the main attraction of the Men’s Open. Nathan De Asha ... Continue Reading
Hossein Kalateh Wins 2023 Van City Showdown Pro 212 Bodybuilding Show
The 2023 Van City Showdown Pro 212 bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Burnaby, BC, Canada. Ten IFBB Pros competed, and Hossein Kalateh of Canada — a late entrant into the show ... Continue Reading