Men’s Physique bodybuilder Christian Guzman is revamping his diet and training under the guidance of his new coach, Justin King. In late March 2025, he confirmed that while a pro contest wasn’t on his ... Continue Reading
Champions Unite — Brandon Hendrickson and Jeremy Buendia Co-Op Back Training
Many Men’s Physique bodybuilding fans feel that Jeremy Buendia and Brandon Hendrickson are the two most significant competitors in the division’s history. They hold seven Men’s ... Continue Reading
How Jamal Browner Fuels His Deadlift Training as a Future Bodybuilder
110KG powerlifter Jamal Browner is shifting focus from powerlifting to bodybuilding. As a result, he switched his training and nutrition to support his new sport. Browner has not shared ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater Talks About the Foods Fueling His Bodybuilding Season
Surging Men’s Open Pro Martin Fitzwater is leaving Florida for the Lone Star state. With preparations for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro heating up, Fitzwater shed light on why he made ... Continue Reading
Logan Franklin Predicts He Will “Definitely Qualify” for the 2025 Olympia
IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Logan Franklin is coming off a second-place finish to Mike Sommerfeld at the 2025 Arnold Classic Physique contest in Columbus, OH, in early March 2025. ... Continue Reading
Getting Aroused Makes You Stronger?
Maximizing gym performance requires physical and mental preparation. While pre-workout supplements are popular, what if you could achieve the same performance boost without relying ... Continue Reading
2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Phil Niu has won the 2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique contest. Hamsah Saeed was the runner-up, and bronze went to Jeremiah Willies. The judges felt Niu was the best out of 13 ... Continue Reading
How Hany Rambod Constructs Wide Bodybuilder Backs
“Shows are won from the back” is a popular belief in competitive bodybuilding. Aesthetic pecs, abs, and quads are expected by any pro athlete who steps on a competitive bodybuilding stage, but a ... Continue Reading
In Modern-Day Bodybuilding, Phil Heath Tells Jay Cutler: “We Don’t Have a Certain Talent Pool”
Former Mr. Olympia winners Jay Cutler and Phil Heath are considered among the greatest all-time bodybuilders. Cutler came onto the scene in the late 1990s and retired in 2013. Phil “The Gift” Heath made ... Continue Reading
Divisions Collide — Keone Pearson Teaches Regan Grimes a Back Exercise He’d Never Done Before
Two-time 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson had a training partner for a recent back session: Men’s Open pro Regan Grimes. The two bodybuilders gathered for a back training session at Strength Culture gym ... Continue Reading
Shawn Ray Believes Pro Bodybuilding Lacks Artists
Times have changed in bodybuilding. Some, like champion bodybuilder Shawn Ray, believe the art of the sport is being overshadowed. Architects like Frank Zane and Lee Labrada crafted seamless routines to ... Continue Reading
How Astronauts Use Resistance Training to Fight Bone Loss and Muscle Atrophy in Space
Ever wonder how an astronaut stays in shape out in space? It's not as easy as following a clean diet and heading to the intergalactic gym with cosmic weights and hypertrophic sci-fi machines. That's ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard Uses Science to Rank the Best Glute Exercises
When deciding which exercises to include in one's programming, getting the best stimulus-to-effort ratio is important. If your goal is developing stronger, juicier glutes, wasting time on less-than-optimal ... Continue Reading
Why Pro Bodybuilder Mike Sommerfeld Takes These 10 Supplements for Recovery
Pro bodybuilding contest preparation can cause extreme physical and mental stress. Classic Physique bodybuilder Mike Sommerfeld detailed the supplement stack that helped him recover from his 2025 Arnold ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Coach Hany Rambod Says Urs Kalecinski Needs to Fix These Issues Before the 2025 Olympia
In a recent podcast episode, Olympia-winning coach Hany Rambod reviewed the physique that Urs Kalecinski brought to the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia contest, where he came in third. “[Kalecinski] may ... Continue Reading
2025 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Nivea Campos is the 2025 Musclecontest Campina Pro champion. The Bikini division contest was held on Saturday, March 15, in Campinas, Brazil, and it served as a 2025 Olympia qualifying event. Campos ... Continue Reading
6’8” Tall Bodybuilder Martyn Ford’s Diet Rules to Portray Goliath in “House of David”
“If you don’t understand and respect food, it can lead you to a terrible place,” English bodybuilder and actor Martyn Ford said in an interview with Men’s Health in March 2025. The 6-foot-8-inch tall, ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Diet, Chest Training, and Recovery for His Return to the Bodybuilding Stage
Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is determined to reclaim his place amongst the best in the world after spending the past few years on the sidelines. “The Mutant” most recently won the 2024 New York Pro ... Continue Reading
Try This Elite Bodybuilder’s “Juicy” Arm Training
Retired pro bodybuilder and coach Iain Valliere is renowned for his elite training methods, which won him multiple IFBB pro shows during his bodybuilding career. Valliere recently shared his "juicy" arm ... Continue Reading
2025 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2025 Musclecontest Campinas Pro is set for Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Campinas, Brazil. Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host a 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying show. The winner earns a spot on the ... Continue Reading
How Diet Breaks Impact Metabolism
If you’ve hit a weight loss plateau or are experiencing adverse effects of a strict low-calorie diet, it might be time to consider a diet break. As the name suggests, a diet break involves taking a break ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski Before 2024 Olympia: “I Didn’t Love Bodybuilding”
2024 Classic Physique Olympia bronze medalist Urs Kalecinski, nicknamed "The Miracle Bear," recently joined Hany Rambod’s The Truth Podcast after their arm workout. Kalecenski discussed his bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
The Science of Calf Growth — Are They Different From Other Muscles?
Strong calf muscles help maintain balance, enhance running performance, support explosive jumping, and promote upright posture. Developing the calves prevents lopsided, upper-body-heavy aesthetics with ... Continue Reading
Jared Feather Shares Biceps and Delts Hypertrophy Tips You Can’t Skip
IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor and RP Strength Head Physique and Bodybuilding Specialist Jared Feather helps pro bodybuilders pack on muscle for competition or trains his clients to get them ... Continue Reading