BodyBuilding News

In a recent cross-division mashup, two–time, reigning 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson and Brazilian Men's Open competitor Rafael Brandão trained hamstrings together. Pearson will attempt to three-peat ... Continue Reading

Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers won the 2024 Arnold Classic. His eighth-place finish at the 2024 Olympia subsequently led to his fall of four ranks to fifth overall at the ... Continue Reading

In his relentless pursuit of chest gains, IFBB pro bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater honed the intricacies of his pec training in late July 2025 while in Europe. Joined by coach Stefan Kienzl, Fitzwater focused ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Xtreme Bodybuilding Mexico Pro occurred on Sunday, July 27, in Tijuana, Mexico. Promoter Gabriel Velasco hosted 16 competitors vying for 2025 Olympia qualifications. Diego ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Van Pro/Am was held in Richmond, BC, Canada, on the weekend of July 26-27. This show featured a pro qualifying event and three 2025 Olympia qualifiers for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading

IFBB Professional League Bikini athlete Lorena Blanco passed away at 37. According to Spanish news, La Voz de Galicia, Blanco suffered a heart attack in her home on Saturday, July ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Xtreme Bodybuilding Mexico Pro will be held in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sunday, July 27. It will include 2025 Olympia qualifying contests for the IFBB Pro League’s Classic ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Van Pro/Am is scheduled for Saturday, July 26 in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Promoter Michelle Krack will host three 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading

“If your arms still look soft from the back, it’s not your genetics, it’s your triceps training,” renowned bodybuilding coach Charles Glass said. Muscle is approximately 15 to 20% denser than lipid-rich ... Continue Reading

In July 2025, Menno Henselmans, the director of Bayesian Bodybuilding, reviewed three recent studies that challenged popular beliefs about hypertrophy training. The takeaways suggest that more nuance is ... Continue Reading

What if the barbell bench press was not always the best choice for chest day? While it might be a good strength builder, standard barbells can restrict range of motion and cause shoulder discomfort. In ... Continue Reading

New IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor Sam Sulek will make his pro debut at the 2026 Arnold Classic.  The plan is to go to the Arnold in March. —Sam Sulek Sulek, who gained pro status ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Gomesia Ultimate Battle Pro Medellin Supershow took place in Medellin, Colombia, July 18-20. This event hosted over 70 IFBB Professional League competitors vying to qualify for the 2025 Olympia in ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Musclecontest Brazil Pro was held in Curitiba, Brazil, from July 18-20. It hosted four 2025 Olympia qualifiers. Fifty-six competitors stepped onstage to face the judges and fans in hopes of ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Taiwan Pro 2 bodybuilding show occurred on July 18-20 weekend in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The show featured 2025 Olympia qualifiers for the Men’s Physique and Bikini categories. ... Continue Reading

Lauren Kralovec won gold in the 2025 Los Angeles Pro Championships. This IFBB Pro League event was held in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, July 19. It featured 15 pro Bikini division competitors vying ... Continue Reading

Rosemont, IL, was the host city for the 2025 Chicago Pro on July 18-19. The event hosted 2025 Olympia qualifiers for three men’s and five women’s IFBB Professional League divisions. The ... Continue Reading

Ozcan Kirant of Turkey has won the 2025 1 Bro Pro Men’s Physique show. Kirant was one of 10 athletes vying for first place to qualify for the 2025 Men’s Physique Olympia on Saturday, July 19, in Bradford, ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Gomesia Ultimate Battle Pro Medellin Supershow will be held July 18-20 in Medellin, Colombia. This show features five 2025 Olympia qualifiers, including over 60 IFBB Professional ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Taiwan Pro is scheduled for July 18-20 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Promoter John Chen will host 26 IFBB Professional League competitors in the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. The winners of ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Musclecontest Brazil Pro is set for July 18-20 in Curitiba, Brazil. Four IFBB Professional League divisions will host 2025 Olympia qualifiers at this event, with over 50 pros ... Continue Reading

The 2025 Chicago Pro will take place in Rosemont, IL, on the weekend of July 18-19. This annual event will host eight IFBB Pro League divisions in 2025 Olympia qualifiers. The winners of each contest will ... Continue Reading