Men’s Physique bodybuilder Christian Guzman is revamping his diet and training under the guidance of his new coach, Justin King. In late March 2025, he confirmed that while a pro contest wasn’t on his ... Continue Reading
Champions Unite — Brandon Hendrickson and Jeremy Buendia Co-Op Back Training
Many Men’s Physique bodybuilding fans feel that Jeremy Buendia and Brandon Hendrickson are the two most significant competitors in the division’s history. They hold seven Men’s ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh Hits Record-Breaking 701-Pound (318KG) Squat at 2025 European Classic Championships
The 2025 EPU European Classic Championships occurred on March 23 in Malaga, Spain. Among the most notable performances was Women's Superheavyweight lifter Sonita Muluh of Belgium, who achieved an ... Continue Reading
A Conversation with Laura Horváth: Big Brands, Big Goals, and the World Fitness Project
One of the most decorated women in our sport, Laura Horváth has held multiple titles in recent years: two-time Rogue Invitational champion, 2024 French Throwdown champion, 2023 TYR Wodapalooza team ... Continue Reading
Confused About the 2025 CrossFit Semifinals Schedule? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
With the 2025 CrossFit Open fully in the rearview mirror, we now turn our attention to what comes next. For around 99% of Open participants, the Community Cup is on deck, a new event for the 2025 ... Continue Reading
Nonso Chinye Sets IPF Deadlift World Record at 2025 European Classic Championships
The 2025 EPU European Classic Championships took place on March 23 in Malaga, Spain. The Men's 120KG category was a showcase for British powerlifter Nonso Chinye, who won gold by a 35-kilogram margin over ... Continue Reading
How Jamal Browner Fuels His Deadlift Training as a Future Bodybuilder
110KG powerlifter Jamal Browner is shifting focus from powerlifting to bodybuilding. As a result, he switched his training and nutrition to support his new sport. Browner has not shared ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater Talks About the Foods Fueling His Bodybuilding Season
Surging Men’s Open Pro Martin Fitzwater is leaving Florida for the Lone Star state. With preparations for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro heating up, Fitzwater shed light on why he made ... Continue Reading
Logan Franklin Predicts He Will “Definitely Qualify” for the 2025 Olympia
IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Logan Franklin is coming off a second-place finish to Mike Sommerfeld at the 2025 Arnold Classic Physique contest in Columbus, OH, in early March 2025. ... Continue Reading
2025 Men’s Division CrossFit Open Takeaways: Colten Mertens Wins With Impressive Performance
The 2025 CrossFit Open has come to a close after an exciting three weeks. The men’s division was full of friendly and fierce competition between some of the best in the sport, with CrossFit Games athlete ... Continue Reading
Who Is (and Isn’t) Qualified for CrossFit’s In-Affiliate Semifinals and In-Person Qualifier?
The 2025 CrossFit Games season is well underway, and as we close the book on this year’s Open, we’re getting a clearer picture of who is still in the chase to become the Fittest on Earth. Rule 2.01 in ... Continue Reading
2025 European Classic Powerlifting Championships Results
The 2025 EPU European Classic Championships occurred on March 23, 2025, in Malaga, Spain. Europe's top powerlifters competed in raw competition. Below are the results for the top five in each of the 16 ... Continue Reading
Getting Aroused Makes You Stronger?
Maximizing gym performance requires physical and mental preparation. While pre-workout supplements are popular, what if you could achieve the same performance boost without relying ... Continue Reading
2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Phil Niu has won the 2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique contest. Hamsah Saeed was the runner-up, and bronze went to Jeremiah Willies. The judges felt Niu was the best out of 13 ... Continue Reading
5 Underrated and Overrated Hypertrophy Exercises
Is your current exercise selection optimizing your muscle gains? In March 2025, Dr. Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis (Dr. Pak) and Dr. Mike Israetel picked ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Open Workout 25.3: Finding Joy in Exceeding My Expectations
Editor’s Note: In this three-part series, Morning Chalk Up Senior Writer Emily Beers documents her journey completing the Open workouts for the first time in eight years. From 2012-2017, the CrossFit ... Continue Reading
The 7 Worst Gym Machines Your Workout Does NOT Need
Workout machines are great. They’re comfortable, beginner-friendly, and you can generally find one in most gyms for just about any exercise under the sun. Does that mean that they’re without weakness or ... Continue Reading
Inside Adidas’ Inaugural “Primer” Event: A Fitness Playground for Elite Athletes
As the roster of athletes from countries far and wide took to the floor in Miami back in January, we saw that more and more competitors were sporting the Adidas Dropset training shoe. Adidas’ growing ... Continue Reading
2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique show is slated for Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, CA. Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host 13 competitors representing six countries ... Continue Reading
Transparent Labs Prebiotic Greens Review (2025): Our Experts Examine This Nutrient-Filled Profile
“Consuming a balanced diet rich with essential vitamins and minerals can be key for athletes looking to support energy production, muscle function, immune health and overall well-being,” states Dr. ... Continue Reading
How Hany Rambod Constructs Wide Bodybuilder Backs
“Shows are won from the back” is a popular belief in competitive bodybuilding. Aesthetic pecs, abs, and quads are expected by any pro athlete who steps on a competitive bodybuilding stage, but a ... Continue Reading
In Modern-Day Bodybuilding, Phil Heath Tells Jay Cutler: “We Don’t Have a Certain Talent Pool”
Former Mr. Olympia winners Jay Cutler and Phil Heath are considered among the greatest all-time bodybuilders. Cutler came onto the scene in the late 1990s and retired in 2013. Phil “The Gift” Heath made ... Continue Reading
Taylor Atwood’s Squat Training 4 Weeks out From Powerlifting Nationals
Taylor Atwood is considered one of the best 74KG powerlifters on the planet, but he took to the platform as an 83KG competitor at the 2024 Powerlifting America‘s Scary Strong 3 meet, where he ... Continue Reading
Lucas Hatton’s 2025 Arnold Classic Recap: “Grip Was a Nonfactor”
Two-time America’s Strongest Man Lucas Hatton continues to impress on the elite strongman scene, securing a second-place finish at the 2025 Arnold Classic and a third-place ... Continue Reading