Success in bodybuilding's Men’s Physique division hinges primarily on upper-body shape, symmetry, muscularity, and conditioning. As competition nears, athletes meticulously refine their physiques. On ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Reveals Diet Changes 2 Weeks Out From 2024 Mr. Olympia
The final stages of contest prep can make all the difference between earning a place on the podium or standing on the sidelines. Competitive bodybuilders face the daunting task of trying to have ... Continue Reading
Best Cyber Monday Elliptical Deals (2024)
The best ellipticals work both the upper and lower body with pedals and moving arms that glide in concert to help you work up a sweat. But if you want one of these low-impact machines for your home gym, ... Continue Reading
A Brief History of Crash Crucible – A Stepping Stone to the CrossFit Games
Since its inaugural year in 2020, Crash Crucible has become a mainstay of the CrossFit offseason for North American athletes. Looking back at past leaderboards, the number of future CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
Agata Sitko (76KG) Eclipses Raw Total World Record in Training
Polish powerlifting phenom Agata Sitko has won pretty much everything she has turned her hand to so far. Still a Junior, Sitko has won the Open world title in classic and equipped categories and brought ... Continue Reading
Why the Bent-Over Row Is a Horrible Lat Exercise
When it comes to bodybuilding exercises, the bent-over row is a classic. But as muscle-building methodologies advance, some experts say it might be time to leave the bent-over row in the ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Reveals How He Built “Gorilla Suit” Shoulders
Strong shoulders can improve posture, enhance overall functionality, and boost performance across various sports and activities. In his competitive prime, four-time Mr. Olympia champ Jay Cutler ... Continue Reading
“Underdog Mentality”: Chris Bumstead’s Advice to Mr. Olympia First-Timer Martin Fitzwater
Chris Bumstead is bodybuilding’s top dog. The five-time Classic Physique Olympia winner is poised to defend his sixth title at the 2024 Olympia in October. Meanwhile, freshman Men’s Open competitor Martin ... Continue Reading
Summit CrossFit Ravaged by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina — Find Out How To Help
The building that holds Summit CrossFit and its community is still standing, but the interior is unrecognizable. Leslie Marie Cardix, who has owned Summit CrossFit in Asheville, NC, since 2018, ... Continue Reading
John Haack (90KG) Breaks All-Time World Record Raw Squat at 365.5 Kilograms
John Haack is one of the most successful powerlifters of his generation. He holds several all-time world records (ATWR) in the 90KG and 100KG classes and has topped the worldwide DOTS rankings in knee ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic Learns Mike O’Hearn’s Secrets for Bigger Arms
After failing to qualify for the 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic returns to his former division, Classic Physique, ... Continue Reading
Gui Malheiros Leaves TYR Cup Refreshed, Ready for More
Leading up to the 2024 CrossFit Games, fans worldwide were anticipating the comeback of fan-favorite Gui Malheiros. When the Games workouts were announced, that anticipation grew as many of us ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ 3 Exercises That Pack Massive Size on His Quads
A well-defined V-taper paired with proportionate, muscular thighs creates the prized X-frame physique — an aesthetic the 2024 Arnold Classic and UK Physique champion Wesley Vissers embodies. Quickly ... Continue Reading
56-Year-Old Shannon Sharpe Looks as Shredded as Ever in Epic Chest and Triceps Workout
Only 378 former players can call themselves Pro Football Hall of Famers. Out of that select group, nine played the tight end position. That represents 2.4% of the elite class who have busts in Canton, OH. ... Continue Reading
5 Reasons You Can’t Skip Barbell Squats on Leg Day
Barbell squats are a must-do leg exercise. Somewhere along the way, it seems like everybody moved on from what was long considered the de facto lower-body movement. But for (almost) everybody ... Continue Reading
10 Hacks To Build More Muscle in Less Time
The time commitment typically associated with hypertrophy-focused training can deter many would-be gym-goers. This perception of needing to spend countless hours in the gym prevents them from starting ... Continue Reading
2024 Ms. Olympia Preview
The 2024 Ms. Olympia is one of 11 competitions held at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 11-12, 2024. The Ms. Olympia contest is the world championship event for the ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s Top 5 Leg Workout Tips
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath was the dominant force in bodybuilding from 2011 to 2017. Dubbed "The Gift" for his extraordinary genetics, Heath maintains the moniker with an unwavering ... Continue Reading
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Changed His Mind About Bodybuilding Splits
Arnold Schwarzenegger has his own workout split, and it’s brutal. But in retrospect, the seven-time Mr. Olympia wouldn’t advise beginners to follow it. Quite the opposite, actually. “The Encyclopedia ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s List of the 5 Greatest Bodybuilders of All Time (Spoiler: He’s On It)
Iron sharpens iron; game recognizes game. Those phrases apply across many spectrums, as elite athletes in any sport know what it takes to be the best. In the ultra-competitive world of ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Arm Training With Hany Rambod Two Weeks From the 2024 Olympia
Recent research supports that exercises that load muscles in their fully stretched position can accelerate hypertrophy gains. Adding partial reps, slow eccentrics, and iso-holds helps amplify this effect. ... Continue Reading
October Affiliate of the Month: Rogue River CrossFit Raises $60,000+ for Charitable Organizations
When Amy Klobucher opened her gym, Rogue River CrossFit, in Rockford, MI, almost 11 years ago, she said one of her goals was to “strengthen the [greater] community and give back. " More than a decade ... Continue Reading
Gwen Marsden (43KG) Breaks Four IPF Raw Junior World Records
British lightweight powerlifter Gwen Marsden started competing in 2023 at a varsity competition between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. A year and a half later, she is the Junior world champion in the ... Continue Reading
Nonso Chinye (120KG) Deadlifts IPF Raw Junior World Record at 2024 IPF Junior World Championships
British powerlifter Nonso Chinye was the 2023 Sub-Junior (ages 14-18) world champion in the 120KG class, moving up to the Junior (ages 19-23) category in 2024. Although this is often a difficult ... Continue Reading