The 2025 California Supplement Pro will occur in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Promoter Emilio Martinez will host a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the IFBB Professional League’s Classic ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s 10 Favorite Mass-Building Exercises
Retired pro bodybuilder Phil Heath is often considered the most genetically gifted athlete to step on a bodybuilding stage. He won seven Mr. Olympia titles — tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the ... Continue Reading
Can Science Build the Perfect Diet? — “Salt the Hell out of Your Protein”
Is there a perfect diet that provides all the essential micro- and macronutrients in the right balance, including healthy fats, lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and carbs, while ... Continue Reading
Alex Gazan’s Gamble – Why the Games Vet Is Skipping Semis to Go All-In on Norcal
A couple of hours after this weekend’s In-Affiliate Semifinals workouts were announced, three-time CrossFit Games veteran Alex Gazan met with her coach, Justin Cotler, to “talk through all of the ... Continue Reading
“Bodybuilding Is the Only Sport Where You’re in the Worst Shape on Show Day” — Larry Wheels Trains & Preps With Wesley Vissers and Urs Kalecinski
Powerlifter turned Classic Physique bodybuilder Larry Wheels is getting peeled for his reattempt at an IFBB pro card at an upcoming bodybuilding show in May 2025. Wheels, a record-holding powerlifter, took ... Continue Reading
6 Athletes We Expect to Crush the CrossFit In-Affiliate Semifinals This Weekend
On Monday, CrossFit announced the individual In-Affiliate Semifinals workouts, giving us a clearer picture of what this weekend’s online competition will look like for the men and women competing for 11 ... Continue Reading
Jeff Cavaliere’s 8 Most Effective Muscle-Building Exercises
As exercise knowledge evolves, so do the standard lifts that we use daily. Jeff Cavaliere of Athlean-X shared his top eight exercises for muscle gains: 8 Best Muscle-Building ... Continue Reading
When Should You Increase Weight on the Barbell?
Lifting progressively heavier weights builds bigger and stronger muscles. Adding too much weight too fast can be unsafe and unproductive. Lifting weights that are too light prevents progression. So, when ... Continue Reading
“Sternum Reaching” — Strongman Lucas Hatton Trains Bench Press for the First Time in Years
2025 Arnold Strongman Classic runner-up and two-time America’s Strongest Man, Lucas Hatton, is amid his quest to rebuild his bench press to prepare for the 2025 World’s Strongest ... Continue Reading
“You Look Like Quasimodo” — 3 Steps to Improve Thoracic Mobility & Posture
There’s no shortage of posture correction tutorials, but which methods work? Content creator Ryan Humiston states, “Stretching is the least important”. In April 2025, Humiston challenged conventional ... Continue Reading
Unfinished Business: Bill Leahy’s Comeback and the 2025 CrossFit Games
Bill Leahy was on track to make the CrossFit Games at the 2024 West Coast Classic. Then, in an instant, everything changed. During the third of six events, Leahy was completing his final round of tall ... Continue Reading
Is the Overhead Press Worth It for Hypertrophy?
Overhead presses are widely regarded as the king of shoulder exercises, but have they been dethroned by science? Are lateral raises and chest training better for complete deltoid development? In April ... Continue Reading
PRVN Fitness to Turn In-Affiliate Semifinals Into an Elite In-Person Throwdown
The 2025 CrossFit Games season is well underway, with the Individual In-Affiliate Semifinals for elite individuals beginning this week. Once the dust settles over the weekend and the leaderboard ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin’s Upper Body Training With Hany Rambod 3 Weeks Out From Competition
Weeks before tackling the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro show, which will be held May 10-11, 2025, two-time Arnold Classic Physique champion Terrence Ruffin took a push-pull masterclass with acclaimed coach Hany ... Continue Reading
Use This 1,000-Calorie Meal for Mass Gains
Retired bodybuilder and podcaster Fouad Abiad recently shared a tutorial on preparing healthy, high-calorie meals to get huge. Drawing from his competitive background, Abiad disclosed practical diet ... Continue Reading
7 Fitness Myths That Could Be Sabotaging Your Goals
Setting SMART fitness goals — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound — can sharpen focus, establish consistent workout routines, simplify progress tracking, and help hold ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder’s Ultimate Muscle-Building Breakfast Recipe
Does nutrient quality affect physique progress? In April 2025, Men's Open bodybuilder James Hollingshead shared his version of the ultimate muscle-building breakfast. The heavyweight concocted a ... Continue Reading
“Respect the Gift”: James Scharnick’s CrossFit Comeback Story
James Scharnick had a near-fatal bike accident in 2023 that left him a quadriplegic. Fast forward two years, and he just achieved a post-accident milestone – competing in the 2025 CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and PRVN Want To Take Over HYROX
The excitement surrounding Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and PRVN Fitness as they enter the HYROX world is well-deserved. Toomey-Orr, her partner and the co-owner and head coach of PRVN, Shane Orr, ... Continue Reading
Olympia Champions Unite to Build Bigger Glutes and Hamstrings
The grind never stops for bodybuilders, even when they head into an off-season or retirement. Cydney Gillon won her eighth consecutive Figure Olympia title in 2024 before retiring from ... Continue Reading
World’s Strongest Man Makes Significant Changes
Last week, 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper voiced several concerns about the competition, including: Hooper’s candid remarks sparked a range of positive ... Continue Reading
New Research on Creatine: Is It Effective for Untrained Individuals?
The human body naturally produces creatine in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, supplying energy to muscle cells, especially during brief periods ... Continue Reading
The Chest Session Martin Fitzwater Recommends When Training Alone
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater will be one of the athletes stepping on stage at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro in Pittsburgh, PA, on the weekend of May 10-11, 2025. He ... Continue Reading
2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Mengru Zhang has won the 2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Pro. This Bikini division contest was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. Zhang claimed gold and a 2025 Bikini ... Continue Reading