The debate over training to failure to build muscle and strength is basically a Looney Toons skit at this point — wabbit season, duck season. But new research and fresh perspectives may finally tip the ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Is Your Favorite Bodybuilder’s Favorite Bodybuilder
Long gone are the days of one man ruling the Mr. Olympia kingdom. While the recently retired Chris Bumstead ran the Classic Physique division for the last six years, Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay ... Continue Reading
Dwayne Johnson’s Go-To Back Exercise (& How To Do It)
Dwayne Johnson is larger than life. So profoundly dedicated to his workouts is “The Rock” that he’s known for hauling a fully furnished and functional weight room — called Johnson’s Iron Paradise — to ... Continue Reading
The Worst Leg Training Mistake for Bodybuilders: IFBB Pro John Jewett
John Jewett is the 11th-best Men's Open bodybuilder in the world. That’s not a knock; the 2024 Mr. Olympia was one of the most competitive “O”s in recent memory, and Jewett had a solid showing in a packed ... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Jeff Nippard Assaulted by Fitness Influencer Mike Van Wyck
Coach and content creator Jeff Nippard has been allegedly assaulted by another fitness influencer. On Oct. 21, 2024, video footage surfaced across social media, which seemed to show Nippard engaged in a ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Breaks With Coach Matt Jansen Following 2024 Olympia Withdrawal
Nick Walker is a free agent. "The Mutant," who abruptly pulled out of competing in the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition this October, has decided to sever his relationship with renowned pro bodybuilding coach ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Explains How Pro Bodybuilders Do the Dumbbell Bench Press
Bodybuilders of all stripes love working with dumbbells — and for good reason. If you’re four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, exercises like the dumbbell bench press stay in the rotation year-round. If ... Continue Reading
The Number-One Key to Improving Your Arm Training
Retired pro bodybuilder and social media star Seth Feroce centers his workouts around proven training fundamentals, emphasizing intensity to maximize muscle growth. On Oct. 14, 2024, Feroce offered his ... Continue Reading
The Worst Lat Pulldown Flaws (and 4 Ways to Fix Them)
Lat pulldowns are a popular back exercise for their simplicity, beginner-friendliness, and relative safety. While they’re a staple of many athletes' pull days, hypertrophy specialist Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Musclecontest Pro was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 18-20, 2024. This event featured the 212, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions, with 62 pros competing across all divisions. ... Continue Reading
2024 Hurricane Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Hurricane Pro occurred in St. Petersburg, FL, on Oct. 18-19, 2024. Promoter Tim Gardner hosted four IFBB Pro League divisions with 2025 Olympia qualifications at stake. The winners of each ... Continue Reading
2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro was held in Budapest, Hungary, on the weekend of Oct. 19-20, 2024. It served as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Figure and Bikini divisions. Adela Ondrejobicova ... Continue Reading
2024 Border States XLV Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Jason Huynh has won the 2024 Border States XLV Pro Men’s Physique show. The contest was held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Huynh was one of 13 IFBB Pro League competitors in ... Continue Reading
2024 British Championships Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 British Championships Pro was held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in London, England. This show served as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan Had a Great Year, and He’s Devastated About It
Hadi Choopan had a great year of bodybuilding. The first Iranian-born athlete to win the Mr. Olympia was unhappy to lose his title in 2023 and had vowed to get the Sandow back in 2024. Choopan ... Continue Reading
2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Fitparade Hungary Pro is slated for the weekend of Oct. 19-20. 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. This show is a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the IFBB Professional League’s Figure and Bikini ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Pro is scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 18-20, 2024, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This event will be held alongside the 2024 Amateur Olympia Brazil event, and it serves as a 2025 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 Hurricane Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Hurricane Pro is scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 18-19 in St. Petersburg, FL. This IFBB Professional League show will serve as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading
2024 British Championships Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 British Championships Pro will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Rotherham, England. This IFBB Professional League event will serve as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Classic ... Continue Reading
2024 Border States XLV Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Border States XLV Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in San Diego, CA. This Men’s Physique show will award a qualification to the 2025 Men’s Physique Olympia to the winner if they were ... Continue Reading
Flex-Off: Mr. Olympia & Arnold Classic Battle Over Bodybuilding Prize Money
At bodybuilding competitions, size matters. That's why the world's two most popular events are ponying up for prestige. Even events outside of bodybuilding, such as the rapidly expanding Rogue ... Continue Reading
“It Was Just a Shock”: Derek Lunsford’s Open Disappointment About 2024 Olympia Upset
Despite entering the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest as the reigning champion, Derek Lunsford left Las Vegas without his second straight Sandow trophy and a record-setting prize purse of $600,000 that accompanied ... Continue Reading
Excessive Protein Consumption, Explained
Protein is an essential macronutrient for muscle growth. (1) It helps repair and create new cells to build muscle. But how much protein is necessary to optimize muscle ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers “Didn’t Get His Shot” at 2024 Classic Physique Olympia
Before the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia had even wrapped, Wesley Vissers had thrown in the towel — sort of. Vissers, widely expected to be a real damage-dealer at this year’s “O,” found himself out of the ... Continue Reading