The familiar sounds of Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now” reverberated through Finland’s Helsinki Ice Hall in September 1992 as 290 pounds of dense, well-defined muscle walked onto the stage. The massive frame ... Continue Reading
Colton Engelbrecht Achieves All-Time Raw Powerlifting Total Record
Humankind rarely wholly advances in strength. Records in weight classes are broken over time as athletes grow stronger and train harder, and the target in their sights inches ever heavier. But lifting ... Continue Reading
3 Bodybuilding Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Bodybuilding is the art of using resistance training to build massive and aesthetically pleasing muscles. While the goal is clear, many differing opinions exist on the best approaches to training and ... Continue Reading
Interview: How a Free Week at CrossFit Invictus Changed Jorge Fernandez’s Life
An athlete since he was 4 years old, Jorge Fernandez participated in various sports before focusing on baseball as he entered adolescence. After experiencing a series of ups and downs, as well as injuries ... Continue Reading
2025 Persian Gulf Iron Man Results
The 2025 Persian Gulf Iron Man contest occurred on March 1, 2025, in Kish Island, Iran. Eleven athletes representing five countries clashed through seven events: Yoke & Duck Walk Medley, Overhead ... Continue Reading
2025 CrossFit In-Affiliate Semifinals: Judging Rules and Location Requirements
The second phase of the 2025 CrossFit season has begun with the start of both the Age Group Semifinals and the first In-Person qualifying events. The first weekend of Semifinals features the largest ... Continue Reading
Be Aware of These 5 Protein Myths
Protein, a vital macronutrient composed of amino acids, plays a crucial role in muscle building, repair, maintenance, and growth. However, numerous myths persist about the ... Continue Reading
How Pro Bodybuilding Competitions Work
Bodybuilding has a decades-long following. Many enter contests to pursue a personal fitness goal, but some want to reach the sport’s ultimate stage: the Olympia. Whether you're checking off ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Deadlifts Personal Best 470 Kilograms off 15-Inch Platforms in Training
Mitchell Hooper has begun his prep for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). Hooper is a three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion, the 2023 WSM winner, and ranked second to Tom Stoltman at the 2024 WSM ... Continue Reading
2025 Mayhem Classic Invitational – Preview and Podium Picks
The first two tickets for the 2025 CrossFit Games are up for grabs from April 5-6 at the Mayhem Classic in Cookeville, TN. Remind me: The Mayhem Classic will be the first of 10 In-Person ... Continue Reading
Interview: Mirjam von Rohr Is “All In” on CrossFit, Wins Open for Second Year in a Row
Swiss athlete Mirjam von Rohr burst onto the CrossFit scene last year, captivating thousands with a first-place finish worldwide in the Open. Well, she has done it again: Von Rohr clinched the ... Continue Reading
Shanique Grant’s 3 Rules for Quad Training
Two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion (2018-19) Shanique Grant fully embraces change in 2025. Her 2020 retirement was short-lived, as her IFBB Wellness debut is soon. Grant began her career as ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Ronnie Coleman? Looking Back at the Incredible Strength of the 8-Time Mr. Olympia
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman was one of the most powerful bodybuilders of the '90s and 2000s. His training videos spread widely on DVD and throughout the then-nascent fitness internet community, ... Continue Reading
Everything in the Gym Urs Kalecinski Built
IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Urs Kalecinski has taken his talents beyond the stage. He is setting himself up on the business side of the fitness industry by opening his gym, ... Continue Reading
Meal Prep for the 2025 New York Pro — Regan Grimes Pours Protein Shake in His Corn Flakes
Men's Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is honing in on his nutrition to ensure every plate gets him one step closer to gold at the 2025 New York Pro on May 17, 2025. In late March 2025, he disclosed his ... Continue Reading
Can Creatine Reduce Depression?
Creatine, a natural energy source stored in muscle cells, is key to powering high-intensity exercises and heavy lifting. (1) Research indicates that combining creatine supplementation with resistance ... Continue Reading
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
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
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