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Wellness Bodybuilder Tefani Sam Rahzi’s Glute-Building Workout Is Next Level

IFBB Professional League Wellness Pro Tefani Sam Rahzi is coming off her second trip to the Wellness Olympia. Rahzi tied for 16th in the 2024 Wellness Olympia and is now locked into requalifying for the ... Continue Reading

2025 TYR Wodapalooza Miami athletes

How to Watch 2025 TYR Wodapalooza Miami

The 13th annual TYR Wodapalooza is about to kick off under the Miami sun, and for the first time, it will be held at its new location on Miami Beach.  View this post on Instagram ... Continue Reading

How Bikini Bodybuilder Holly Baxter Trains Shoulders and Glutes During Contest Prep

Holly Baxter is a popular trainer and athlete in the fitness space. She is also ab IFBB Pro League Bikini competitor and plans to take the stage in 2025. Baxter bases her training and prep on feedback ... Continue Reading

Mateusz Kieliszkowski Prioritizes Shoulder Strength During 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic Prep

The 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), set for Feb. 28 through March 1, 2025, in Columbus, OH, features an 11-athlete, star-studded lineup, including two-time defending ASC champion Mitchell Hooper, ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games

A Third Pathway to the 2025 CrossFit Games Leaked: Last-Chance Qualifier

Just when we thought we might finally know all of the details of the 2025 CrossFit Games season qualification process, another wrinkle has been leaked: One final man and one final woman will have the ... Continue Reading

Why Regular Houses Are Weird For Pro Bodybuilders

Professional bodybuilders have unique needs to maintain their lifestyle. Fans are often curious about how the mass monsters of the Men's Open division perform typically mundane tasks like grocery shopping, ... Continue Reading

Mike O’Hearn Talks Motivation and Nutrition On The Stone Cold Steve Austin Podcast

The Mike O’Hearn Show has had various guests from the fitness world appear to share their knowledge, such as Dr. Gabrielle Lyons and Titan Medical CEO John Tsikouris. The show's namesake occasionally ... Continue Reading

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Reps Ahead Pro 6 Showcase: Preview

“I want everybody on the podium,” Jayson Hopper said after his win at Reps Ahead Pro 4 in Huntington Beach, CA, last September.   Now, he's getting his shot — and he's going in ... Continue Reading

Luka Dukic

Luka Ðukić Returns to U.S. for First Time Since Games Tragedy, Looks to Build on Dubai Win at TYR WZA Miami 

Luka Ðukić went into the 2024 CrossFit Games with his brother, Lazar, by his side. He left the weekend shattered, alone, and unsure how to move forward.  He looks to continue that momentum into ... Continue Reading

Can Breon Ansley Add Enough Mass To His Triceps To Compete In the 212 Division?

Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley intends to compete in the 212 division for the 2025 season. The new category allows Ansley to add size to his frame, including on his arms. Ansley ... Continue Reading

Regan Grimes’ 3 Go-To Exercises For Massive Triceps

IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is expected to compete at the 2025 New York Pro and is currently preparing for it. Grimes has been sharing aspects of his prep; on Jan. 15, ... Continue Reading

Brandon Curry Shares Physique Update 6 Weeks Out of 2025 Arnold Classic

Brandon Curry, the 2019 Mr. Olympia and two-time Arnold Classic champion, is one of the athletes set to return to Columbus, OH, for the 2025 Arnold Classic, which will be held from Feb. 28 to March 1, ... Continue Reading

Rachelle Williams

Rachelle Williams Suffers Spinal Cord Injury, CrossFit 703 Community Raises $70,000 and Counting for Medical Expenses

After finding CrossFit 703 in Burke, VA, two years ago, Rachelle Williams said she "basically never left.” The gym quickly became the 42-year-old retired U.S. Air Force member’s second home, and she ... Continue Reading

2025 TYR Wodapalooza

2025 TYR Wodapalooza Preview: Who Will Be On the Podium?

The 13th annual TYR Wodapalooza is quickly approaching, set to take place at its new location in Miami Beach, Florida, Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, January 26.  The 2025 TYR Wodapalooza ... Continue Reading

Every Winner of the Fitness International

The 32nd edition of the contest will be held on the weekend of Feb. 28 through March 1, 2025, as part of the 2025 Arnold Classic weekend in its annual home of Columbus, OH. If Khadr does not win, ... Continue Reading

The Diet Mistake Preventing You From Shaving Those Last Pounds of Body Fat

Achieving an ideal body fat percentage demands consistency, a well-balanced diet, maintaining a caloric deficit, and hitting the correct macros. Yet, despite these efforts, many people encounter ... Continue Reading

Shaun Clarida’s Back Is a Full Turtle Shell 8 Weeks Out From The 2025 Arnold Classic

“My goal for [2025] Arnold is top four.” After runnering-up to reigning 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson at the most recent two Olympias, Shaun Clarida parted with coach Matt Jansen and hired veteran ... Continue Reading

Free Weights or Machines To Get More Swole?

Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates built his title-winning legs with leg presses and machine hack squats. His successor, eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, routinely performed heavy barbell squats and ... Continue Reading

Mitchell Hooper Explains How To Adjust Training Frequency

While there’s crossover between training for maximal strength and hypertrophy, they differ fundamentally. “We’re not training our muscles; we’re training our nervous system,” explained Mitchell Hooper, the ... Continue Reading

Every Winner of the Bikini International Competition

The Bikini International is one of seven championship events held during the Arnold Classic weekend in Columbus, OH. Since 2011, the contest has become one of the division’s most prestigious titles. ... Continue Reading

Red Meat: Friend or Foe For Your Gut?

Red meat — such as pork, beef, goat, veal, mutton, and lamb — is a rich source of protein and vital nutrients that aid muscle growth and hormone production. Yet, its impact ... Continue Reading

How Russel Orhii Progresses His Bench Press During 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Prep

Russel Orhii competes in the 83KG (183-pound) weight class and is firmly established as one of the sport's elite. He’s a six-time National Powerlifting Champion and two-time IPF World Champion. He set an ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Prize Purse

How Does the 2025 CrossFit Games Prize Purse Work? 

From its humble origins as a wad of cash ($500 each, to be exact) that passed from Dave Castro’s hand to James “OPT” Fitzgerald and Jolie Gentry in 2007, the CrossFit Games prize purse has grown ... Continue Reading

Where to Work Out at 2025 TYR Wodapalooza Miami Beach

Nothing makes you want to work out more than watching some of the best in the world take to the competition floor and give it everything they have at TYR Wodapalooza Miami Beach.  After all, who ... Continue Reading

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