The 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17, 2024, at the PVA Expo Prague in Letňany, Prague, Czech Republic, will feature seven divisions: Men's Open, 212, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Bikini, Figure, and ... Continue Reading
Brent Fikowski’s CrossFit Games Career by the Numbers
Brent Fikowski has compiled numerous accolades in his illustrious CrossFit career. Over a decade, he has competed throughout the world, inspiring athletes far and wide with not only his athletic ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders: You’re In Trouble If You Neglect Your Hamstrings
Even if you have quads that would bring tears of joy to a judge's eye, you're only as strong as your weakest link. Unfortunately, many fitness enthusiasts dive too deep into the quad-building waters, ... Continue Reading
Iron Bull Discount Code (2025): Save Big On Some of Our Experts’ Favorite Strength Equipment
If you snooped around the BarBend gym looking for the best squat racks, barbells, and weight plates, you’d see a lot of Iron Bull equipment. Our team has tried out over 20 pieces of their gear and two ... Continue Reading
Our 2024 Rogue Invitational Women’s Podium Picks and Dark Horses
In the six-year history of the Rogue Invitational, only two women have stood atop the podium: Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Laura Horvath. As we look ahead to the competition’s inaugural outing in ... Continue Reading
Legendary Bodybuilding Trainer Charles Glass Tells You How To Achieve a Wider Back
With four decades of coaching experience, Charles Glass has helped countless clients sculpt stage-worthy physiques. And if there's one lesson "The Godfather of Bodybuilding" has learned over the last 40 ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Budget Barbells of 2025: Our Team of CPTs Tested Dozens to Find the Best
Barbells, generally speaking, are not cheap. In fact, some premium barbells cost upward of $800. And we get it — barbells are absurdly important pieces of equipment. They’ve got to support a lot of weight, ... Continue Reading
“No Movement Is Inherently Unsafe” — Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s Training
Samson Dauda made history in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct.12, 2024, as the first Nigerian to win the Mr. Olympia, claiming a record-breaking $600,000 prize pool. He’ll attempt to replicate his success at the ... Continue Reading
2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro is slated for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. This IFBB Pro League event will be headlined by the Classic Physique and Men's Physique divisions. Twenty-five ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The show will feature a 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying event. Nine athletes are on ... Continue Reading
2024 World of Monsterzym Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 World of Monsterzym Pro will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. It features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the 212, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique divisions. ... Continue Reading
BODi Bike Review (2025): An Expert Tested Ride That Didn’t Quite Click
You’ve been drooling over the best exercise bikes, dreaming of joining the droves of connected fitness users as they cycle along to interactive classes, but the outlandish fees for these bikes and ... Continue Reading
Ironmaster Adjustable Dumbbells Review (2025): Expert-Tested, Durable Option for Heavy Lifters
While there’s no doubting the value of a full set, the best dumbbells all share one problem — they’re hungry for floor and rack space. To maximize the versatility of this weight room staple, the Ironmaster ... Continue Reading
2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro Women’s Physique Division Show Preview
The 2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, in Orlando, FL. Promoter Joe Pishkula will host a 2025 Olympia Qualifying contest for the Women’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Invictus Pro, set for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2034, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the IFBB Pro League's Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Figure, and Bikini divisions. All ... Continue Reading
Nutricost Whey Protein Isolate Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Affordable Isolate Rich in Taste
There’s plenty of options amongst the best protein powders, but for athletes wanting a protein-rich, fast-digesting formulation, a whey isolate protein supplement could be just the ticket. Nutricost ... Continue Reading
NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate Review (2025): Transparent, Tasteful, and Wallet-Friendly, According To Our Experts
Okay, so we understand that choosing the best protein powder for your needs can be overwhelming, what with all the available flavors, formulations, and fluctuations in price. NOW Sports Whey ... Continue Reading
Why the 4th-Best Bodybuilder in the World Never Does Cardio
Martin Fitzwater broke all the rules at his first Mr. Olympia, including cardio. "The Martian," 27, made his Olympia debut in 2024, gracing the stage amid what many pros called the most competitive Men's ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on When To Use Machines vs. Free Weights for Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a surprisingly vibes-based sport. When it comes to equipment usage — specifically, machines vs. free weights for muscle growth — intuition and preference matter a great deal. A good ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Brent Fikowski to Retire After 2024 Rogue Invitational
After nine CrossFit Games appearances, three podium finishes, and six top-fives, one of the sport's most decorated athletes, Brent Fikowski, will take the competition floor for the final time at the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Trying To Out-Pose Chris Bumstead Made Runner-Up Mike Sommerfeld “Sore for 5 Days”
Ordinarily, when bodybuilders talk about muscle recovery, it's typically in a post-workout context. But for Mike Sommerfeld, it wasn't lifting weights that rendered him sore for several days. Rather, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Phil Heath and Strongman Brian Shaw Inducted Into International Sports Hall of Fame
Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw has been busy since retiring from competition in 2023. Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath is tied for the second most Sandow trophies in ... Continue Reading
Egofit Walker Review (2025): Tried and Tested by a CPT and Desk-Bound 9-to-5er
I was stuck at my desk from dusk until dawn, writing about health and wellness as my body atrophied — I didn’t need the best treadmill, just one that would allow me to log some steps and keep the blood ... Continue Reading
Love & Lifting — Wesley Vissers’ New Bodybuilding Coach Is His Fiance
Working out with a significant other can with accountability for health and fitness goals. What happens when one's partner becomes a coach? For the 2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, it led to a ... Continue Reading