The 2025 Utah Cup Pro is set for Saturday, Apr. 5, in Holladay, UT, and serves as a qualifying show for this year's Classic Physique Olympia. Promoter Steve Schmall will host 13 IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading
2025 Arnold South America Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Arnold South America takes place on Saturday, April 5, in São Paulo, Brazil. This show will feature a Men’s Open contest and serves as a qualifying show for the 2025 Mr. Olympia, set for Oct. ... Continue Reading
You Might Not Need as Much Protein as You Think
Protein, a vital macronutrient of amino acids, is essential for the body to repair tissues, build and grow muscles, and support overall development. Research recommends a daily protein intake of 0.8 ... Continue Reading
Building Pro-Bodybuilder-Level Legs With FST-7 Training
Muscle-building techniques are evolving rapidly with the latest hypertrophy studies, driving faster progress. Maximizing the stretch, eccentric force, and varying angles seem to be the major ... Continue Reading
From Likes to Legacy: Why CrossFit OGs Rule Instagram
When it comes to Instagram followers, it’s no surprise that the G.O.A.T.s of both men’s and women’s CrossFit, Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, are leading the charts as the two athletes with the ... Continue Reading
Interview: Jennifer Muir, Scotland’s Fittest Woman, Eyes 2025 CrossFit Season
Jennifer Muir has accomplished a great deal in a short period. After finding CrossFit in 2021, she rose through the ranks quickly, earning the title of Fittest in the UK by 2023. She has gained ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s 1,200-Calorie Bulking Breakfast
Reigning three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champ, Strongest Man on Earth, and 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper recently shared his nutrient-dense, time-efficient breakfast ... Continue Reading
Lou Ferrigno’s Hulking Comeback at the 1992 Mr. Olympia
The familiar sounds of Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now” reverberated through Finland’s Helsinki Ice Hall in September 1992 as 290 pounds of dense, well-defined muscle walked onto the stage. The massive frame ... Continue Reading
Colton Engelbrecht Achieves All-Time Raw Powerlifting Total Record
Humankind rarely wholly advances in strength. Records in weight classes are broken over time as athletes grow stronger and train harder, and the target in their sights inches ever heavier. But lifting ... Continue Reading
3 Bodybuilding Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Bodybuilding is the art of using resistance training to build massive and aesthetically pleasing muscles. While the goal is clear, many differing opinions exist on the best approaches to training and ... Continue Reading
Interview: How a Free Week at CrossFit Invictus Changed Jorge Fernandez’s Life
An athlete since he was 4 years old, Jorge Fernandez participated in various sports before focusing on baseball as he entered adolescence. After experiencing a series of ups and downs, as well as injuries ... Continue Reading
2025 Persian Gulf Iron Man Results
The 2025 Persian Gulf Iron Man contest occurred on March 1, 2025, in Kish Island, Iran. Eleven athletes representing five countries clashed through seven events: Yoke & Duck Walk Medley, Overhead ... Continue Reading
2025 CrossFit In-Affiliate Semifinals: Judging Rules and Location Requirements
The second phase of the 2025 CrossFit season has begun with the start of both the Age Group Semifinals and the first In-Person qualifying events. The first weekend of Semifinals features the largest ... Continue Reading
Be Aware of These 5 Protein Myths
Protein, a vital macronutrient composed of amino acids, plays a crucial role in muscle building, repair, maintenance, and growth. However, numerous myths persist about the ... Continue Reading
How Pro Bodybuilding Competitions Work
Bodybuilding has a decades-long following. Many enter contests to pursue a personal fitness goal, but some want to reach the sport’s ultimate stage: the Olympia. Whether you're checking off ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Deadlifts Personal Best 470 Kilograms off 15-Inch Platforms in Training
Mitchell Hooper has begun his prep for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). Hooper is a three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion, the 2023 WSM winner, and ranked second to Tom Stoltman at the 2024 WSM ... Continue Reading
2025 Mayhem Classic Invitational – Preview and Podium Picks
The first two tickets for the 2025 CrossFit Games are up for grabs from April 5-6 at the Mayhem Classic in Cookeville, TN. Remind me: The Mayhem Classic will be the first of 10 In-Person ... Continue Reading
Interview: Mirjam von Rohr Is “All In” on CrossFit, Wins Open for Second Year in a Row
Swiss athlete Mirjam von Rohr burst onto the CrossFit scene last year, captivating thousands with a first-place finish worldwide in the Open. Well, she has done it again: Von Rohr clinched the ... Continue Reading
Shanique Grant’s 3 Rules for Quad Training
Two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion (2018-19) Shanique Grant fully embraces change in 2025. Her 2020 retirement was short-lived, as her IFBB Wellness debut is soon. Grant began her career as ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Ronnie Coleman? Looking Back at the Incredible Strength of the 8-Time Mr. Olympia
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman was one of the most powerful bodybuilders of the '90s and 2000s. His training videos spread widely on DVD and throughout the then-nascent fitness internet community, ... Continue Reading
Everything in the Gym Urs Kalecinski Built
IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Urs Kalecinski has taken his talents beyond the stage. He is setting himself up on the business side of the fitness industry by opening his gym, ... Continue Reading
Meal Prep for the 2025 New York Pro — Regan Grimes Pours Protein Shake in His Corn Flakes
Men's Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is honing in on his nutrition to ensure every plate gets him one step closer to gold at the 2025 New York Pro on May 17, 2025. In late March 2025, he disclosed his ... Continue Reading
Can Creatine Reduce Depression?
Creatine, a natural energy source stored in muscle cells, is key to powering high-intensity exercises and heavy lifting. (1) Research indicates that combining creatine supplementation with resistance ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Twenty-five pro bodybuilders took to the stage at the 2025 China DMS Pro in Shanghai, China, on Sunday, March 30. This show featured the IFBB Professional League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading