Although 1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout still penciled Derek Lunsford into his number-one slot for the 2024 Mr. Olympia, on Oct. 11-12, he left the door open for the 2023 champion Derek Lunsford to leave ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Strips Down, Stuns Crowd at 2024 Mr. Olympia Press Conference
They're ready and raring — the best bodybuilders in the world took to the stage on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, during the pre-event press conference for the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest. With microphone in-hand, ... Continue Reading
2024 Wellness Olympia Pre-Judging Report
The 2024 Wellness Olympia kicked off with the pre-judging round at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, on Friday, Oct. 11. This is the fourth edition of the contest, and 37 IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
2024 Ms. Olympia Pre-Judging Report
Four-time Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw and 14 other IFBB Pro League Women’s bodybuilders entered the 2024 Ms. Olympia contest in Las Vegas, NV, on Friday, Oct. 11. These athletes qualified for the O ... Continue Reading
2024 Women’s Physique Olympia Pre-Judging Report
The 2024 Women’s Physique Olympia kicked off its day-long contest on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Eighteen competitors started the day in the Las Vegas Convention Center with the ... Continue Reading
2024 Figure Olympia Pre-Judging Report
The 2024 Figure Olympia kicked off at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, on Friday, Oct. 11. This was one of 11 world championship events held during the 2024 Olympia Weekend. The ... Continue Reading
2024 212 Olympia Pre-Judging Report
The 2024 212 Olympia is the world championship contest for this division. Sixteen of the IFBB Professional League’s best athletes entered in Las Vegas, NV, on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, to see who would stand ... Continue Reading
2024 Fitness Olympia Pre-Judging Recap
The 2024 Fitness Olympia is one of 11 world championship events held in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 11-12, 2024. Twelve IFBB Professional League competitors entered this contest, which started on ... Continue Reading
Transparent Labs Casein Protein Review (2024): Athlete-Tested and Dietitian-Approved
We all know — and if not, now you do — that one of the best ways to support your work in the gym is by consuming enough high-quality protein. (1) But when there are only so many hours in the day, a product ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan’s Final “Peak Week” Leg Day Before the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The road to Olympia is a year-round endeavor, with training evolving dramatically through different stages. Bodybuilders transition from the bulking season to the cutting phase, prioritizing muscle ... Continue Reading
Despite Missing Deadline, Hunter Henderson Will Compete in 2024 Ms. Olympia
The 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 11-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, continues to see roster shakeups across several divisions. Most of these changes have come in the form of withdrawals, thus far, from ... Continue Reading
The Science (Or Lack Thereof) Behind Chris Bumstead’s Olympia Physique
A wave of devotion to science-based training is sweeping the bodybuilding world. Athletes optimize every aspect of their training, diet, and sleep regimens, from exercise selection and technique to rep ... Continue Reading
The 2024 TYR Cup by the Numbers
The inaugural TYR Cup competition featured one exciting moment after another as fans watched some of the best CrossFit athletes in the world take part in this unique team contest. It was a weekend ... Continue Reading
Regin Stergakis (105KG) Breaks IPF Junior World Record Deadlift and Total
Danish Junior powerlifter Regin Stergakis participated in his first international competition on Sept. 7, 2024. Although he started competing in 2022, he has already achieved world-class numbers in the ... Continue Reading
2024 Amateur Olympia Results
The 2024 Amateur Olympia was the preamble to the 2024 Olympia weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 11-13, 2024. The former occurred on Oct. 8-9, 2024, with pre-judging on Oct. 8 and the finals on Oct. ... Continue Reading
3 Most Memorable Moments in Australian CrossFit History
Australia has embraced the sport of CrossFit since its infancy. Since 2009, the country has hosted Regionals-level CrossFit events and witnessed some of the greatest moments in the history of the ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Spills On the Most Challenging Aspect of Olympia Prep
You don’t win one Mr. Olympia title, let alone four, without making major sacrifices. From sticking to a strict diet and sleep schedule for 16 weeks to spending more time in the gym than with your family, ... Continue Reading
How Ryan Terry Eats During 2024 Olympia Peak Week
Reigning Men’s Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is focused on defending his title. He’s intensified his training with circuit training to achieve peak conditioning. He’s ... Continue Reading
Critiquing Hadi Choopan’s Training and Mindset Before the 2024 Olympia
Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan, known for his unwavering dedication and passion for training, bagged a bronze medal at his Mr. Olympia debut in 2019, fell to fourth in 2020, repeated bronze in 2021, and ... Continue Reading
Legion Plant+ Protein Review (2024): A Plant-Based Powerhouse for Daily Protein Needs
When building out a performance-laden supplement regimen, the best protein powders can serve as a great foundation thanks to their influence on muscle growth, bone density, and recovery times. ... Continue Reading
“Dreaming of Burgers” — Derek Lunsford Cuts Creatine in Last Leg Workout Before the 2024 Olympia
While capturing the Mr. Olympia title for the second straight year is the dream, reigning champion Derek Lunsford has been dealing with a different type of dream as he wraps up his 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
“He’s Something Else”: Andrew Jacked Can Be the Next Ronnie Coleman, Says Jay Cutler
Andrew Jacked might be the next big thing in bodybuilding — both literally and figuratively. Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known as Andrew Jacked, is days away from his third appearance at the biggest ... Continue Reading
Is CrossFit Paving the Way for Women in All Sports?
Today, I feel very proud to be part of the CrossFit community. This came about after I stumbled across a September 2024 article in Sex Roles: A Journal of Research. The article — “Beyond the ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympia Results — Live Updates & Coverage
It's a contest six decades in the making — the 2024 Olympia, which runs from Oct. 10 to 13 in Las Vegas, NV, showcases the world's biggest, baddest bodybuilders on a single star-studded stage. Here are ... Continue Reading