The 2025 Olympia Weekend will return to Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV, from Oct. 9-12. This is the same site that held the historic 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia contest in 2024. The date and ... Continue Reading
7 Most Dangerous Gym Mistakes That Result in Injury
Gym injuries are all too common, often stemming from a lack of vigilance or improper lifting techniques. Adhering to proper fundamentals can prevent injuries. For those new to the gym and those ... Continue Reading
12 Technique Tips to Grow a Bigger Chest
Many lifters prioritize chest day but get mediocre gains in return for their time and sweat equity. If you haven’t seen new chest growth for a while, hypertrophy expert Dr. Mike Israetel shared ... Continue Reading
2025 Wellness International Preview
One of the seven IFBB Professional League contests being held at the 2025 Arnold Classic is the Wellness International. It will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Columbus, ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod Trains Terrence Ruffin During His 2025 Pittsburgh Pro Prep
Though officially retired from coaching, Hany Rambod hasn’t stepped away from bodybuilding, which is still the main focus of his Truth podcast. “The Pro Creator” continues to offer training services to top ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida’s 2025 Arnold Classic Prep Leg Training Is “A Lot Wiser”
Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida will be the smallest athlete on the stage at the 2025 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH, from Feb. 28 through March 1. Clarida, also known as “The Giant Killer,” ... Continue Reading
3 Ways Samson Dauda Uses Preacher Curls to Build Bigger Biceps
Reigning Mr. Olympia champion Samson Dauda is in the final prep stages for the 2025 Arnold Classic, which will be held from Feb. 28 through March 1 in Columbus, OH. Dauda has filmed many of his workouts ... Continue Reading
Fructose: Friend or Foe?
Fructose is a naturally occurring simple sugar found in many fruits and plant-based sources like sugarcane, vegetables, sugar beets, and honey. Known for its intense ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod Critiques Wesley Vissers’ 2024 Olympia Physique
After their recent interview, newly retired, 25-time Olympia-winning coach Hany Rambod analyzed 2024 Arnold Classic (AC) champ Wesley Vissers’ physique using posing shots from ... Continue Reading
2025 Arnold Classic Physique Preview
The 2025 Arnold Classic Physique contest will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, as part of the Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. This is the first Classic Physique event on the 2025 IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading
Do Eliminations at the Olympia Create the Right Incentives?
With the 2025 bodybuilding season quickly approaching, some fans, athletes, and experts have debated implementing eliminations. The issue has become a popular talking point because of the length of ... Continue Reading
Do You Actually Need Carbs Before Training?
Many athletes fuel up before a workout to boost energy and enhance performance. Experts often advocate for carb-rich meals, citing their ability to provide energy ... Continue Reading
A Closer Look at Nick Walker’s Super-Slow Push Day Training
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is expected to compete at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, May 10. Walker, the 2021 Arnold Classic champion, seeks ... Continue Reading
Regan Grimes Recreates Phil Heath’s Prime Leg Training
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes will return to the competitive stage at the 2025 New York Pro on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Teaneck, NJ. During his prep, Grimes devoted a ... Continue Reading
ICYMI: Angelica Teixeira to Retire After 2025 Bikini International
Two-time Bikini Olympia champion and two-time Bikini International winner Angelica Teixeira intends to retire from competition after this year's Bikini International. This contest is a part of the Arnold ... Continue Reading
Warm-Ups, Recovery Times, and New Techniques — 5 Tips To Improve Muscle Gains
Warming up can improve performance in the gym by boosting blood flow and raising body temperature, which can help prevent injuries. What does an effective warm-up look like? Dr. Mike Israetel, who has ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski Reveals His Off-Season Muscle-Building Meals
Urs Kalecinski placed third at the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia. Now that six-time champion Chris Bumstead is retired, Kalecinski's star could shine brighter than ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ Interview on Hany Rambod’s The Truth Podcast
2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers is preparing to defend his title at the 2025 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH, on the weekend of Feb. 28 through March 1, 2024. Vissers was recently a ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Julia Rene’s Muscle-Building Recipes
Fitness diets are often associated with a life of dry chicken breasts, bland veggies, and endless suffering. IFBB Wellness pro bodybuilder and coach Julia Rene demonstrated they can be delicious, ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s 3 Go-To Meals for Mass Gain
Classic Physique bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic weighed 130 pounds at 18 years old. After repeatedly failing to gain size, he cracked the growth code with three basic, cost-effective, high-calorie ... Continue Reading
Is Ego Lifting Actually Bad?
Many training experts recommend that their clients use a full range of motion (ROM) when they train. However, any gym-goer can walk into a gym and likely find multiple lifters using shorter ROMs, ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Quad Day Cookie Pump 5 Weeks Out From the 2025 Arnold Classic
In a recent vlog, 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford fueled his quad workout with MegaFit Meals shrimp fried rice and was ordered by his new coach, Chris Aceto, to eat a cookie for extra pre-workout carbs. ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry On Why You Should Load Split Squat Lunges From The Hip
Brandon Curry, the 2019 Mr. Olympia title and two-time Arnold Classic victor, has few weaknesses in his physique. Despite his credentials, judges and experts would like to see improvement in his lower body ... Continue Reading
Natural Bodybuilder Steve Hall Shares Lessons Learned From His Last-Place Finish
After a near-death accident in 2010, which inspired the name of his online coaching brand, Revive Stronger, UK native Steve Hall committed to competitive natural bodybuilding. In September 2024, after ... Continue Reading