If you think you don’t need to take a pre-workout supplement before you hit the weights, the track, a HIIT circuit, or whatever your exercise of choice is, well, you’re right. You ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Much Money Was Won at the 2021 Olympia
The 2021 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, wrapped on Oct. 10, 2021, and saw many defending champions retain their Olympia titles. Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay went back-to-back as Mr. Olympia, as did Andrea ... Continue Reading
2021 Mr. Olympia Saturday Finals Report — Mr. Olympia, Bikini, Classic Physique & Men’s Physique
Saturday night at the Olympia is the biggest night of the year in bodybuilding, and the 2021 edition is no exception. With $1.6 million on the line, athletes in all 11 divisions put it all on the line ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Wins the 2021 Mr. Olympia
Your 2021 Mr. Olympia is Big Ramy. After a competitive round of pre-judging on Friday, Oct. 8 — which included solid showings from relative Olympia newcomers Hunter Labrada and Nick Walker — the judges ... Continue Reading
A New Queen — Jennifer Dorie Wins 2021 Bikini Olympia
During the pre-judging for the 2021 Bikini Olympia in Orlando, FL, it was clear that Jennifer Dorie, Lauralie Chapados, and former Olympia Champion Ashley Kaltwasser were at the top of the scorecards. They ... Continue Reading
Three-Peat — Chris Bumstead Wins 2021 Classic Physique Olympia
The 2021 Olympia weekend is underway in Orlando, FL. Spectators gathered to see if anyone could take the Classic Physique Olympia throne from two-time defending champion Chris Bumstead in the Classic ... Continue Reading
Brandon Hendrickson Wins 2021 Men’s Physique Olympia
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 25 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Men's Physique division. Spectators in Orlando, FL showed up and showed out to cheer on ... Continue Reading
Harold Kelley Wins 2021 Wheelchair Olympia
The Wheelchair Division is very young, and there has only been one champion. "King Kong" Harold Kelley was the three-time Olympia champion entering the contest and was expected to make it four in a row in ... Continue Reading
Francielle Mattos is the First-Ever Wellness Olympia Champion
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 20 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the freshly-minted Women's Wellness division. Spectators in Orlando, FL gathered to watch the ... Continue Reading
2021 Bikini Olympia Pre-Judging Report
This Bikini Olympia title is technically vacant due to 2020 winner Janet Layug's announcement that she wouldn't compete in 2021. The favorite going into pre-judging was Bikini International winner Jennifer ... Continue Reading
Brandon Hendrickson and Kyron Holden Squared Off at 2021 Men’s Physique Olympia Pre-Judging
Regarded as the "beach body" division, Men's Physique competitors are judged on conditioning and sporting an athletic-looking body. Notably, competitors aren't judged on their legs, and everyone on stage ... Continue Reading
2021 Classic Physique Olympia Pre-Judging — Bumstead Stands Front & Center, Ruffin Brings the Heat
Since it debuted in 2016, the Classic Physique division has skyrocketed in popularity. Competitors don posing trunks akin to what athletes wore in the 1970s and present more tapered and conditioned bodies ... Continue Reading
2021 Mr. Olympia Pre-judging Report — Brandon Curry and Big Ramy Pose it Out
Eleven professional divisions are being contested at the 2021 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL. The main event is the Mr. Olympia itself. The Men's Open pre-judging went down on Oct. 8 in the Orange County ... Continue Reading
2021 Olympia Friday Finals Report — Fitness, 212, Figure, Women’s Physique, & Ms. Olympia
All year long, bodybuilding fans have anticipated the 2021 Olympia and the biggest event of bodybuilding is now halfway over. On Oct. 8, 2021, six divisions participated in pre-judging on Friday morning, ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Wins the 2021 212 Olympia Title
At the 2020 Olympia weekend, tears of joy streamed down Shaun Clarida's face as he was crowned the 212 Olympia champion after a hard-fought battle. The 2021 Olympia held Oct. 7-10, 2021, returned to ... Continue Reading
Andrea Shaw Goes Back-To-Back, Wins 2021 Ms. Olympia
Nineteen bodybuilders sought the title of Ms. Olympia at the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, in Orlando, FL. Reigning Ms. Olympia champion Andrea Shaw returned to the sport's biggest stage to ... Continue Reading
Whitney Jones Reclaims the Fitness Olympia Title at 2021 Olympia
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 13 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Fitness Division. Spectators in Orlando, FL were eager to find out if anyone could dethrone ... Continue Reading
And Still — Sarah Villegas Wins the 2021 Women’s Physique Olympia
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 14 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Women's Physique division. During the Friday night finals, Spectators in Orlando, FL were ... Continue Reading
2021 Figure Olympia — Cydney Gillon Wins Fifth Consecutive Title
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 23 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Figure Division. The four-time reigning champion of the division, Cydney Gillon, returned ... Continue Reading
The Heaviest Back Squats of All Time (in Competition)
Regarded as one of the big three lifts in powerlifting, the back squat is a notorious marker of an athlete's strength. The glutes, quads, back, and core all join forces to support a barbell loaded with a ... Continue Reading
2021 Mr. Olympia Friday Callout Report — Fitness, 212, Figure, Women’s Physique, Ms. Olympia, Wellness
After weeks of updates, developments, and preparation, the 2021 Olympia has finally arrived. The competitions in Orlando, FL, kicked off with the Friday Morning Pre-judging session on Oct. 8, 2021. Six of ... Continue Reading
Work Out Like a Hero with the Superman
What’s that in the sky? It’s not a bird or a plane — it’s your new favorite calisthenics movement. It might not seem as exciting as Clark Kent’s alias, but the Superman is an exercise you might just want ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodybuilding Programs for All Experience Levels
Flip open any muscle mag and you’ll easily find a bodybuilding routine championed by someone with a Herculean physique that is guaranteed to get you to their level. It can be tempting to follow in the ... Continue Reading
Change Up Your Leg Day With These 10 Unique Squat Variations
Squats are a foundational strength movement for every lifter and athlete. While variations like the back squat and front squat are staples of most training programs, other lesser-known squat variations can ... Continue Reading