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2024 World Klash Championships Pro Bikini Division Show Results

Jourdanne Lee has won the 2024 World Klash Championships Pro Bikini division contest. The competition was held in Charleston, SC on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Lee outlasted 13 rivals to qualify for the 2024 ... Continue Reading

Emulate Wellness Bodybuilder Fafa Santos’ Leg Training For Huge Hamstrings

For Wellness bodybuilders, neglecting leg day is not an option, given the crucial role of a robust, aesthetically pleasing lower body in achieving competitive success. On Aug. 18, 2024, IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading

Interview Justin King Chris Bumstead

Interview: Chris Bumstead’s Secret Weapon to Win the 2024 Olympia

Chris Bumstead has an ace up his sleeve. The five-time champ of the Classic Physique division is gearing up to defend his title at the 2024 Olympia on Oct. 10-13. After so many years at the top of his ... Continue Reading

Top 5 Factors for Muscle Growth, From a Bodybuilding Coach

The Top 5 Factors for Muscle Growth (+5 That Don’t Matter), From a Bodybuilding Coach

Bodybuilding coach Joe Bennett knows a thing or two about building muscle. Beyond working with physique pros like Terrence Ruffin and Dana Linn Bailey, the "Hypertrophy Coach" has also built a damned-good ... Continue Reading

5 Tips for More Muscle on the Lat Pulldown

5 Big-Money Tips for Better Muscle Gain on the Lat Pulldown

Want to cash in on building muscle with the lat pulldown? There are five key elements you need to be mindful of. You can find a lat pulldown in just about every gym — and in every gymgoer's back ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilders Leg Curls Before Squats

Why Bodybuilders Recommend Doing Leg Curls Before Squats

Your favorite bodybuilder’s favorite bodybuilder probably starts their lower-body workouts with leg curls, not squats. It’s not some ancient muscle-making tradition, nor is it an industry ... Continue Reading

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Woke AF Pre-Workout Review (2025): Expert-Tested and Analyzed

Advanced athletes who need a serious energy boost for intense workouts need to know about Bucked Up Woke AF Pre-Workout. The best pre-workout supplements contain a clinical dosage of ingredients, and ... Continue Reading

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The Best Clear Protein Drinks of 2025, Personally Tested and Expert Reviewed

When it comes to choosing the best protein powder, there’s a wide range of categories depending on what you’re looking for. Whey protein isolate is a top choice when you want something high-quality that ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker Dares Bodybuilding Community

“Underdog” Nick Walker Dares Bodybuilding Community: “Keep Counting Me Out”

The world's best bodybuilders are starting to thump their chests as the 2024 Olympia closes in. None perhaps louder than Nick Walker: "The Mutant" abstained from the 2023 Olympia, announcing at the ... Continue Reading

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PowerBlock Promo Code (2025): Save Big on Expert-Tested Adjustable Dumbbells and Kettlebells

Any rundown of the best adjustable dumbbells or kettlebells worth its salt (including ours) will include PowerBlock’s uber-popular products. While the company has expanded its offerings to feature smaller ... Continue Reading

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Alani Nu Pre-Workout Review (2025) Reviewed and Tested by Nutrition Experts

With endorsements from Paris Hilton and fitness influencer Whitney Simmons, it’s no surprise that Alani Nu Pre-Workout is a marketed toward women. Their packaging is always brightly colored and ... Continue Reading

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Nutricost Discount Code (2025): Grab Some Savings On Expert-Approved Supplements

With clean formulas and budget-friendly prices, Nutricost’s stock includes some of the best multivitamins, protein powders, and creatine supplements our team has used. The only thing better than affordable ... Continue Reading

Laziest Way To Do More Pull-Ups

The Laziest Way to Do More Pull-Ups (That Works)

As a gymgoer on the heavier side of 200 pounds, I've always hated pull-ups. Don't get me wrong — pull-ups are one of the best back exercises out there and provide some of the highest return on investment ... Continue Reading

10 Moments That Made Us Smile At the 2024 CrossFit Games

The unimaginable happened at the 2024 CrossFit Games. And it still doesn’t seem real.  Whether or not you believe the Games should have been canceled after the tragic loss of Lazar Ðukić (and there are ... Continue Reading

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How To Improve Hip Extension (+ Tips From a PT)

The hips don’t lie. As one of the largest and most integral — seriously, they’re right in the middle of your body — joints in the human body, your hips play many important roles when it comes to proper, ... Continue Reading

How To Be Consistent and Disciplined Like a Pro Bodybuilder

Maintaining discipline and consistency in one’s craft demands sacrifice, a principle especially true in professional bodybuilding. Succeeding as a pro bodybuilder requires discipline to maintain ... Continue Reading

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Bells of Steel Discount Code (2025): Save Cash on Top-Notch Equipment

You can score some of the best barbells, kettlebells, or power racks on the market with Bells of Steel discount codes. On their site, you’ll find a robust On Sale page featuring a smorgasbord of discounts ... Continue Reading

Best Vegan Protein Bars

Best Vegan Protein Bars (2025): Expert-Curated Picks to Unwrap Your Plant Power Potential

While vegan diets might skip out on animal products — often seen as prime protein sources — that doesn't mean recreational fitness enthusiasts and elite athletes can't hit their daily protein targets. With ... Continue Reading

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Gym Membership Statistics: What Does the Data Say About Today’s Gymgoer?

Do you remember in 2020 when you spent a small fortune on home gym equipment and knew all the Peloton instructors’ names by heart? Oh, was that just me? OK, OK. Just know that you’re not alone if you ... Continue Reading

Train These 4 Unexpected Exercises to Build Your Traps

The trapezius (traps) is a large, triangular muscle extending across the shoulders and back. Well-developed traps serve multiple essential functions, including head, neck, arm, shoulder, and torso ... Continue Reading

2024 Tokyo Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Tokyo Pro bodybuilding show will occur on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. It will feature the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. All three shows ... Continue Reading

2024 Musclecontest Belo Horizonte Pro 212 Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Musclecontest Belo Horizonte Pro 212 bodybuilding show will occur on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Curitiba, Brazil. This is one of the last two 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying ... Continue Reading

Yosuda Promo Code

Yosuda Promo Code (2025): Score the Best Discounts Possible on Expert-Approved, Budget-Friendly Gym Equipment

If you’re on the hunt for the best budget home gym equipment, Yosuda is a brand worth considering. Yosuda offers high-quality exercise bikes, rowing machines, and ellipticals — all of which are ... Continue Reading

2024 Sin City Showdown Pro Wellness Show Preview

The 2024 Sin City Showdown Pro Wellness division show is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. The 2024 Olympia, which will be held from Oct. 10-13, 2024, will also occur in Las Vegas ... Continue Reading

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