The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 World University Powerlifting Cup (WUC) will be held in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 2023. A total of 177 lifters from ... Continue Reading
2023 Klash Series All South Pro Championships Wellness Show Preview
One week before the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, the 2023 Klash Series All South Pro Championships Wellness show will be held in the same city on Oct. 28, 2023. Thirteen competitors will ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest Ultimate Warriors Pro show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Anaheim, CA. Twenty-two Classic Physique competitors will face the judges and fans with hopes of ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro bodybuilding show will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on the weekend of Oct. 27-29, 2023. Three IFBB Pro League divisions will hold contests at this show — ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitness Olympia Preview
The Fitness division is considered by many fans as the most entertaining of all the categories at the Olympia, which is why there is so much excitement for the 2023 Fitness Olympia in Orlando, FL, on the ... Continue Reading
Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Steven Cao’s Free Weight-Only Chest Workout
After placing outside the top 15 at the 2022 Men’s Physique Olympia, Steven Cao is on a quest to qualify and better his previous position for 2024. But the IFBB Pro isn’t relying on flashy technology or ... Continue Reading
Lauralie Chapados’ “Meathead Meal Plan” for Bikini Bodybuilding Success
Professional bikini bodybuilders are judged on muscle balance, shape, and aesthetics. Bikini competitors use a rigorous diet regimen to achieve the coveted beach look, which includes sculpted shoulders, a ... Continue Reading
Add These High-Protein Vegetables to Your Diet for a Muscle-Building Boost
As a regular gymgoer, you probably know that protein is your best friend. Building muscle, recovering from hard training, and losing body fat require a pretty high protein intake. You may understandably ... Continue Reading
Why Brett Wilkin Withdrew from the 2023 Mr. Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett “The Butcher” Wilkin has made the tough decision to forego the 2023 Mr. Olympia. He was the first athlete to qualify via his 2022 Big ... Continue Reading
The Bulgarian Method Is Madness: A Look at the Hardest Weightlifting Routine Ever Created
In the dusty, beige, and completely silent training hall of the Bulgarian weightlifting federation, Zlatan Vanev approaches a barbell loaded with 210 kilograms, just a bit more than 460 pounds. Over the ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Will Fight Eddie Hall in MMA in February 2024
Strongmen are headed to the octagon. 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper is taking his talents to mixed martial arts (MMA). On Oct. 18, 2023, the Canadian announced via ... Continue Reading
The 8 Exercises Dana Linn Bailey Uses for Shoulder Hypertrophy
Building a physique worthy of the crown in the Women's Physique division is no easy feat. The balance of conditioning and full muscles on a frame that supports a V-taper and a chiseled lower body is an ... Continue Reading
WRPF Americas Announces Strategic Media Partnership with BarBend
Today, October 25, 2023, BarBend and the WRPF (World Raw Powerlifting Federation) Americas announce a first-of-its-kind media partnership to shine a spotlight on the sport of raw powerlifting in the United ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Full Day of Eating Less Than One Month From the 2023 Mr. Olympia
Managing calorie intake while prepping for a bodybuilding show demands precision. Eating a high-calorie diet too close to a contest can deprive an athlete of the desirable stage-worthy conditioning on ... Continue Reading
Mary Theisen-Lappen (+87KG) Wins Gold Medal for USA at 2023 Pan American Games
The 2023 Pan American Games are a multi-sport event held every four years; think of it like a regional Olympics. American weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen closed out the weightlifting event at the Games in ... Continue Reading
2023 Figure Olympia Preview
The 2023 Figure Olympia is set to be held on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, as a part of the 2023 Olympia. Twenty-five IFBB Pro League athletes ... Continue Reading
2023 WRPF American Pro Preview and How to Watch
The World Raw Powerlifting Federation’s (WRPF) American Pro 2 meet is set to be held on the weekend of Oct. 27-29, 2023, in Manassas, VA. This raw meet is considered one of the largest events on ... Continue Reading
Here’s Everything Strength Athletes Need to Know About Digestive Enzymes
When you eat a balanced diet, hit your macros, and train hard, you expect to feel your best and get the results you want. But if you’ve ever felt bloated after a protein shake or had unexplained weight ... Continue Reading
Kaiser Witte (+109KG) Wins Silver Medal for USA at 2023 Pan American Games
Kaiser Witte is back on the scene after a four-year hiatus from international weightlifting. On Oct. 24, 2023 in Santiago, Chile as part of the closing weightlifting sessions at the 2023 Pan American ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Announces 2024 Olympia Qualification Rules
Qualifying for the Mr. Olympia — the most exclusive bodybuilding show on the planet — just got harder. On Oct. 23, 2023, the Olympia Qualifying System rules were announced; they’re nearly identical to ... Continue Reading
Olivia Reeves (81KG) Wins Gold Medal, Sets New Records at 2023 Pan American Games
With weightlifting officially confirmed for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, keen eyes are turning towards the sport's rising stars. And 20-year-old Olivia Reeves' star is absolutely soaring. At the ... Continue Reading
2023 Wellness Olympia Preview
The Wellness division is the youngest out of the 11 Olympia divisions, but its popularity is immense. The pre-judging rounds for the 2021 and 2022 Olympia contests had numerous fans standing behind ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Roster Revealed
The first edition of the 2023 Sheffield Championships brought all kinds of records: the attendance, the huge prize pot, and world records in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). The contest is ... Continue Reading
2023 FFF Girl Power Tournament Results
The third edition of the Fédération Française de Force (FFF) 2023 Girl Power Tournament was held on Oct. 22, 2023, and the standard was higher than ever. Ten female athletes representing seven nations from ... Continue Reading