Four-time Mr. Olympia and three-time Arnold Classic champion Jay Cutler may have retired in 2013. However, at age 52, his impressive physique still turns heads, especially ... Continue Reading
Exclusive Interview: Akim Williams Expects Longer Off-Season to Pay 2025 Mr. Olympia Dividends
While many of bodybuilding’s best Men’s Open athletes battled it out on the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro stage — ultimately won by Derek Lunsford after a tie with Nick Walker in the final — another elite competitor ... Continue Reading
The PED Cycle Terrence Ruffin Takes During Contest Prep
Classic Physique bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin is having an incredible 2025 pro season, securing back-to-back victories at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro and the 2025 New York Pro in May. The two-time Arnold ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilding Scoring Works — Understanding the Scorecards and Judging System
Reading a pro bodybuilding contest recap on BarBend typically includes mention of judges' scoring. Examples include an athlete “receiving a unanimous first-place vote from the judges” or “a ... Continue Reading
Michal “Krizo” Krizanek Plans for 2025 Prague Pro, Will Not Compete at 2025 Mr. Olympia
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Michal “Krizo” Krizanek has announced that his next competition will likely be the 2025 Prague Pro, scheduled for Oct. 26, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic. ... Continue Reading
Exclusive Interview: Sarah Villegas on Winning a Fifth Women’s Physique Olympia Title
Four-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion Sarah Villegas is on the doorstep of history as she vies for her fifth championship when she steps onstage at Resorts World in Las Vegas for the 2025 Olympia. If ... Continue Reading
Regan Grimes Ate Exactly 6 Grams of Salt During Prep to Win the 2025 California State Pro
IFBB Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes shared a peek into his final preparations two days before claiming the 2025 California State Pro title and qualifying for the 2025 Olympia on May 24. Coached by Miloš ... Continue Reading
Sam Sulek’s Muscle-Building Diet Hacks
Building muscle requires proper dieting, training, and recovery to make progress. Fitness influencer-turned-Pro Sam Sulek is familiar with this process and recently shared his dieting hacks for gaining ... Continue Reading
2025 Optimum Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Eighty-three IFBB Professional League athletes graced the stage at the 2025 Optimum Classic Pro in Shreveport, LA, on Saturday, May 25, hoping to qualify for the 2025 Olympia Weekend in ... Continue Reading
2025 AGP Korea Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 AGP Korea Pro was held on Sunday, May 25, in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. The event hosted the IFBB Professional League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions, ... Continue Reading
2025 California State Pro Bodybuilding Results
Regan Grimes is the 2025 California State Pro champion. Grimes was one of 14 IFBB Pro League Men’s Open athletes competing in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, May 24, and he was the last to leave ... Continue Reading
2025 Miami Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Miami Pro was held on Saturday, May 24, in Miami, FL. It was a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event for the Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions. If they had ... Continue Reading
2025 Everest Muscle Games Pro Results
The 2025 Everest Muscle Games Pro, also known as the Poland Pro, was held on Sunday, May 25, in Warsaw, Poland. Promoter and retired pro bodybuilder Robert Piotrkowicz hosted 2025 Olympia ... Continue Reading
Ranking the Best and Worst Shoulder Exercises
In May 2025, Hypertrophy scientists Dr. Milo Wolf and Dr. Mike Israetel ranked shoulder exercises based on biomechanics, efficiency, fatigue management, and accessibility. Best Shoulder ... Continue Reading
2025 AGP Korea Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 AGP Kores Pro will be held in Gyeonggi State, South Korea on Sunday, May 25, 2025. This is the second straight weekend that Gyeonggi State hosts an IFBB Pro League event, following ... Continue Reading
2025 Optimum Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Optimum Classic Pro is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Shreveport, LA. This annual show will feature 2025 Olympia qualifiers for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, ... Continue Reading
2025 Everest Muscle Games Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Everest Muscle Games Pro is slated for Sunday, May 25, in Warsaw, Poland. The show will serve as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
2025 Miami Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Miami Pro will be held in Miami, FL, on Saturday, May 24. Promoter Geobanny Paula will host 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying events for the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s Physique, Bikini, and ... Continue Reading
2025 California State Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 California State Pro will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Anaheim, CA. This show will feature a 2025 Mr. Olympia qualifying contest for the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open division. 13 men will ... Continue Reading
Everything in Jeff Nippard’s Gym Bag
In mid-May 2025, science-based lifter and fitness educator Jeff Nippard shared what he packs into his gym bag: Jeff Nippard’s Gym Bag Checklist View this post on Instagram ... Continue Reading
Do You Need to Train Abs Directly?
"People think ab training is different, but it’s the same as training other muscles," said Dr. Mike Israetel. Abs, like any muscle, respond to fundamental hypertrophic principles: contract and ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s First Arm Workout Post-Injury
Following his victory at the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia, where he secured his sixth consecutive title (2019-24), Chris Bumstead announced his retirement from competitive ... Continue Reading
2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Classic Physique Pro Results
Kai Wang has won the 2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Classic Physique Pro. This contest, held in Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on May 17, featured only four men, the smallest lineup for this category of ... Continue Reading
2025 New York Pro Results
The 21st edition of the New York Pro is in the history books. Promoter Steve Weinberger hosted 126 pros across nine divisions at the Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, NJ, on Saturday, May 17. Fans ... Continue Reading