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Arnold Schwarzenegger Favorite Bodybuilding Exercise

Arnold Schwarzenegger Calls This Bodybuilding Exercise an “Absolute Must-Do”

Arnold Schwarzenegger commands attention. Whether he’s running his mouth on camera in Pumping Iron, serving up iconic action movie one-liners, or taking to the political podium, people listen to what the ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Phil Heath

11 Retired Bodybuilders Who Are Still Absolutely Jacked

When an NFL or NBA great retires, you probably won't see them strap on the pads or enter a dunk contest again. But bodybuilders are different — even after calling it quits, many of them can still be seen ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno

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

How Bikini Bodybuilder Holly Baxter Trains Shoulders and Glutes During Contest Prep

Holly Baxter is a popular trainer and athlete in the fitness space. She is also ab IFBB Pro League Bikini competitor and plans to take the stage in 2025. Baxter bases her training and prep on feedback ... Continue Reading

Why Regular Houses Are Weird For Pro Bodybuilders

Professional bodybuilders have unique needs to maintain their lifestyle. Fans are often curious about how the mass monsters of the Men's Open division perform typically mundane tasks like grocery shopping, ... Continue Reading

Mike O’Hearn Talks Motivation and Nutrition On The Stone Cold Steve Austin Podcast

The Mike O’Hearn Show has had various guests from the fitness world appear to share their knowledge, such as Dr. Gabrielle Lyons and Titan Medical CEO John Tsikouris. The show's namesake occasionally ... Continue Reading

Can Breon Ansley Add Enough Mass To His Triceps To Compete In the 212 Division?

Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley intends to compete in the 212 division for the 2025 season. The new category allows Ansley to add size to his frame, including on his arms. Ansley ... Continue Reading

Regan Grimes’ 3 Go-To Exercises For Massive Triceps

IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is expected to compete at the 2025 New York Pro and is currently preparing for it. Grimes has been sharing aspects of his prep; on Jan. 15, ... Continue Reading

Brandon Curry Shares Physique Update 6 Weeks Out of 2025 Arnold Classic

Brandon Curry, the 2019 Mr. Olympia and two-time Arnold Classic champion, is one of the athletes set to return to Columbus, OH, for the 2025 Arnold Classic, which will be held from Feb. 28 to March 1, ... Continue Reading

Every Winner of the Fitness International

The 32nd edition of the contest will be held on the weekend of Feb. 28 through March 1, 2025, as part of the 2025 Arnold Classic weekend in its annual home of Columbus, OH. If Khadr does not win, ... Continue Reading

The Diet Mistake Preventing You From Shaving Those Last Pounds of Body Fat

Achieving an ideal body fat percentage demands consistency, a well-balanced diet, maintaining a caloric deficit, and hitting the correct macros. Yet, despite these efforts, many people encounter ... Continue Reading

Shaun Clarida’s Back Is a Full Turtle Shell 8 Weeks Out From The 2025 Arnold Classic

“My goal for [2025] Arnold is top four.” After runnering-up to reigning 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson at the most recent two Olympias, Shaun Clarida parted with coach Matt Jansen and hired veteran ... Continue Reading

Free Weights or Machines To Get More Swole?

Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates built his title-winning legs with leg presses and machine hack squats. His successor, eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, routinely performed heavy barbell squats and ... Continue Reading

Every Winner of the Bikini International Competition

The Bikini International is one of seven championship events held during the Arnold Classic weekend in Columbus, OH. Since 2011, the contest has become one of the division’s most prestigious titles. ... Continue Reading

2025 Mr. Olympia-Qualifed Brett Wilkin Shares Off-Season Arm Training

Seven athletes have qualified for the 2025 Mr. Olympia contest as of Jan. 16, 2025. The first to do so was IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett “The Butcher” Wilkin, who earned his spot ... Continue Reading

Did Science Just Find the Best Shoulder Exercise for Muscle Growth?

Armed with sensors on his front, medial, and rear deltoids, pro bodybuilder Eric Janicki went head-to-head with five shoulder exercises to compare surface muscle activity. The results offered ... Continue Reading

What a Week of Workouts For Fitness Coach Marissa McNamara Looks Like

Fitness influencer Marissa McNamara has captured attention online with her inspiring physique transformation, training, and nutrition methods. Once focused on weight loss and cardio, she ... Continue Reading

Learn The Latest Research On Lateral Raises

House of Hypertrophy (HoH) recently examined the first study to compare muscle growth from cable versus dumbbell lateral raises. These variations isolate the medial head of the deltoids, pivotal to ... Continue Reading

Every Winner of the Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Competition

Since its inception in 2015, the Arnold Classic Men’s Physique contest has been a hallowed battleground for the division's top stars. Six athletes have raised the trophy as its champion ... Continue Reading

Achieve Your New Year’s Resolution With This 6-Exercise Full-Body Routine

“Full-body workouts boost growth. Research suggests they might also enhance fat loss by activating more total muscle per workout,” says Built With Science founder Jeremy Ethier. (1) To kick off 2025, ... Continue Reading

Learn a Pro Bodybuilder’s Cardio Do’s and Don’ts

While bodybuilders prioritize weight training, cardio is essential for heart health, endurance, and fat loss, especially during cutting phases. Professional bodybuilders approach cardio strategically, not ... Continue Reading

Every Winner of the Arnold Classic Physique Competition

The Classic Physique division has become one of the most popular categories in bodybuilding, and the Arnold Classic Physique competition is a large reason why. In recent years, the annual contest in ... Continue Reading

Wesley Vissers’ Top 4 Exercises for Bigger Traps

While big traps — the uppermost back and neck muscles — are in Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers’s job description, they’re paramount for anyone to look yoked. “[Traps] are a muscle that ... Continue Reading

How Hanging Leg Raises Can Supercharge Your Abs

According to hypertrophy coach Joe Bennett: "Nerds say [hanging leg raises] are not an ab exercise but hip flexor exercise. Meatheads say, ‘I feel my abs, so they’re an ab exercise!'” The truth is that ... Continue Reading

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