After a vote that ended Sunday evening, the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association (PFAA) announced its new Athlete Board. Here are the six athletes representing various regions of the ... Continue Reading
Iain Valliere’s Shoulder Mass Building Fundamentals and Training
The shoulders are one of the few muscles featured in the front, side, and back of the body. They have three heads that move the arm forward, laterally, and back. To build strong, aesthetic deltoids, they ... Continue Reading
The 2025 CrossFit Games Season: Rumor Round-Up and a Theory for What’s Next
As we approach the end of the year, rumors have been circulating about what the 2025 CrossFit Games season will hold, both for everyday athletes and elites. Here’s what we’ve heard. The 2025 ... Continue Reading
Olympians Unite — Derek Lunsford and Mike Sommerfeld Attack Lats & Arms
Recently, the 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford and Classic Physique star Mike Sommerfeld trained together. Although Lunsford lost his title at the 2024 Olympia to Samson Dauda, he still secured a spot in ... Continue Reading
2024 Ben Weider Naturals Pro Results
The 2024 Ben Weider Naturals Pro was held on the weekend of Nov. 15-16, 2024, in Alexandria, VA. This is considered the most significant natural bodybuilding show on the IFBB Pro League calendar, featuring ... Continue Reading
2024 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro Results
The 2024 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro occurred in Honolulu, HI, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. This event, promoted by IFBB Hall of Famer Shawn Ray, featured amateur contests and 2025 Olympia qualifiers for ... Continue Reading
Nutrition and Strength Training Guidance for Trans and Nonbinary Athletes: New Study
Whether you’re a long-time gym lover or just someone who’s trying to get a grasp on the best nutritional strategies for your body, you might have some trouble finding training advice or nutrition guidance ... Continue Reading
2024 Atlantic Coast Pro Results
The 2024 Atlantic Coast Pro, held on the weekend of Nov. 16-17, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, served as a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, ... Continue Reading
What Is the Optimal Fasting Length? (Hint: It’s NOT 16 Hours)
It's no secret that intermittent fasting can be an effective tool for curbing cravings, reducing insulin resistance, and burning fat. What's less obvious, however, is exactly how long you should abstain ... Continue Reading
The Best Powerlifting Barbells of 2025, Tested by CPTs
Sure, a barbell is a barbell. But also…is it? Yes, you can use any of the best barbells out there to do your basic powerlifting moves — that’s squatting, benching, and deadlifting, of course — but to ... Continue Reading
X3 Bar Review (2025): After Years of Use, Here’s Our Honest Expert Opinion
If you’re in the market for the X3 Bar, you’ve probably heard the claims — big ones. And our expert fitness equipment tester has owned the X3 Bar for a couple of years now, and he has thoughts — big ones. ... Continue Reading
2024 Prague Pro Results
Martin Fitzwater has won the 2024 Prague Pro Men’s Open title. The IFBB Pro League-sanctioned event was held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic, and it served as a 2025 ... Continue Reading
Kristin Holte Returns to Competition at the 2024 Dubai Fitness Championship
After eight years of competing as an individual at the CrossFit Games, Norwegian athlete Kristin Holte announced that she would retire from competitive CrossFit in 2021 after finishing fourth. Since ... Continue Reading
Lauralie Chapados Is Ready To Lead As 2024 Bikini Olympia Champion
Lauralie Chapados has been among the most successful competitors in the Bikini division for several years. Since turning pro in 2017, she has earned several championships, including three Bikini ... Continue Reading
Conquer Your Mind, Transform Your Life: Shaun T.’s Journey From ‘Insanity’ to Pro Bodybuilding
If you know Shaun T., the illustrious fitness trainer who created programs like Insanity, Hip-Hop Abs for Beachbody, and others during the aughts to help people chisel their physiques from the comfort of ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Invictus Opens Fifth Location in Miami, Home of TYR Wodapalooza
The “Sea of Green” has landed in Miami, FL, only a few months ahead of TYR Wodapalooza, one of the most popular CrossFit competitions in the United States. CrossFit Invictus has just opened Invictus ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s Winning Strategy Is Trusting His Instincts
In the weeks leading up to the 2024 Olympia, held in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 11-12, 2024, much of the buzz was about the previous two Mr. Olympia champions — 2022 winner Hadi Choopan and ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod, Legendary Bodybuilding Coach, Announces Retirement
Hany Rambod, renowned bodybuilding coach, trainer, and entrepreneur, has announced his retirement from professional physique coaching. Rambod, dubbed by the bodybuilding industry as "the Pro Creator," is ... Continue Reading
Lean Bulking Is Hard — Here Are 3 Tips to Get It Right
On social media, Gen Z calls it the “winter arc” — the period between the end of summer’s warmth and the following spring. It’s typically when bodybuilders embrace lean bulking. If you’re bundling up ... Continue Reading
Dr. Mike Israetel’s Best Chest Exercise Might Surprise You
Ask a group of 10 lifters to name their favorite chest exercise and you're bound to hear the good ol' bench press mentioned at least half the time. However, the path to pumping up your pecs to their ... Continue Reading
2024 China DMS Changsha Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 China DMS Changsha Pro slated for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Changsha, China, is one of the country’s final IFBB Pro League shows on the 2024 schedule. It features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for ... Continue Reading
2024 Ben Weider Naturals Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Ben Weider Naturals Pro will take place in Alexandria, VA, on the weekend of Nov. 15-16, 2024. This event is strictly for natural competitors, meaning they are not allowed to use banned ... Continue Reading
2024 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro will occur on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Honolulu, HI. Promoter and IFBB Hall of Famer Shawn Ray will host 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Atlantic Coast Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Atlantic Coast Pro will occur on the weekend of Nov. 16-17, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Promoter Tim Gardner will host 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading