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Diogo Montenegro Withdraws From 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia

IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique competitor Diogo Montenegro is out of the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Montenegro has withdrawn due to ... Continue Reading

The 3 Best Back Hypertrophy Exercises For Young Bodybuilders

Strengthening the back muscles can enhance posture, prevent injury, and help provide bodybuilding success. Young bodybuilders should select the optimal exercises to develop their backs as their muscles ... Continue Reading

Jeremy Buendia Will Contend 2025 Arnold Classic Title; Hints at Retirement

On Oct. 2, 2024, four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champ Jeremy Buendia announced via social media that he’ll likely retire from competitive bodybuilding after the 2025 season. Buendia has already started ... Continue Reading

Muscle Memory: What It Is, + How It Helps You Build Muscle Faster

Muscle memory is more than just a buzzword. Understanding its real mechanisms can revolutionize your training approach to optimize gains, thereby allowing you to achieve your physique goals faster. On ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford Mr. Olympia Secret Advantage

Derek Lunsford’s Secret Advantage at the 2024 Mr. Olympia

At the 2024 Mr. Olympia, last year's winner, Derek Lunsford, has a chance to establish the next great bodybuilding dynasty. This year’s “O” runs from Oct. 11 to 12 in Las Vegas, NV. The stakes are ... Continue Reading

Do You Agree With These Critiques of Ronnie Coleman’s Thick Back Workout?

"Hypertrophy Coach” Joe Bennett mentors many of the world’s top athletes, offering them his training advice and muscle-building philosophies. Bennett recently dissected the training split of eight-time Mr. ... Continue Reading

Fitness Coach Dan Go’s 6 Tips To Get in Better Shape Than 99% of People

The abundance of fitness information online can be overwhelming. Instead of chasing quick fixes, one should arguably focus on data-driven and holistic approaches to well-being for sustainable results. On ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead Roller Flyes

Top Bodybuilding Coach Makes Chris Bumstead Do “Roller Flyes” for Chest Gains. Here’s Why

Foam rollers aren’t just for flexibility. Some of the best bodybuilding coaches in the world use them to help their athletes build bigger, stronger chests.  When you’re at the top of the bodybuilding ... Continue Reading

2024 Bikini Olympia Preview

The 2024 Bikini Olympia, a part of the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, will occur on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Fifty-four competitors are scheduled to compete in this contest, the largest lineup ... Continue Reading

2024 Figure Olympia Preview

The 2024 Figure Olympia is set for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, as part of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. Twenty-seven competitors from 11 countries will compete in two rounds to ... Continue Reading

2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was the 2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro site on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Thirty-six pros competed in the 212, Figure, and Wellness divisions for gold and qualifications to compete in the 2025 ... Continue Reading

2024 Koloseum Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Koloseum Pro occurred in Milan, Italy, on the weekend of Oct. 5-6, 2024. It featured the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. 56 competitors took the stage for ... Continue Reading

2024 Southern Muscle Showdown Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Southern Muscle Showdown Pro occurred on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Dalton, GA. It featured 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. 42 IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading

2024 Musclecontest Fortaleza Pro Men’s Physique Show Results

Jefferson Lima has won the 2024 Musclecontest Fortaleza Pro. The Men’s Physique competition was held at Oasis Atlantico in Fortaleza, Brazil, on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The win qualified Lima for ... Continue Reading

Brandon Hendrickson Will Not Compete in the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia

Three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion Brandon Hendrickson has confirmed he will not compete at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, ... Continue Reading

Nathan De Asha Withdraws From the 2024 Mr. Olympia

IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Nathan De Asha is out of the 2024 Mr Olympia contest, scheduled for Oct. 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.  On Oct. 5, 2024, De Asha revealed he is in good health but ... Continue Reading

BREAKING: Nick Walker Is Out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia

IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder and 2024 New York Pro champion Nick Walker is out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest, slated for Oct. 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. This is the second consecutive year ... Continue Reading

Kai Greene Natural Bodybuilding

Was Kai Greene the Best Natural Bodybuilding Athlete Ever?

A decade ago, Kai Greene was the number two bodybuilder in the world. Greene’s longstanding and, at times, explosive rivalry with seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath raised his profile in the ... Continue Reading

Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Bodybuilding Legend Tom Platz’s Leg Day

Legendary bodybuilder Tom Platz is celebrated for his leg development, specifically the quadriceps, which earned him the nickname “The Quadfather.” Platz's lower body paved the way for competitive success ... Continue Reading

2024 Wellness Olympia Preview

The 2024 Wellness Olympia is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, as one of the 11 world championship events of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. The competition begins with pre-judging at the Las ... Continue Reading

2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The show will be a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the IFBB Pro League’s 212, Figure, and Wellness divisions. ... Continue Reading

2024 Koloseum Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Koloseum Pro, set for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Milan, Italy, will serve as a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. Over 50 pros will take ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilding Posing Burns Calories

Bodybuilding Posing Can Burn as Many Calories as Jogging — Get the Details

You’ve been doing it for years, probably — starting around age 10 or so, bodybuilding posing wormed its way into your brain when you noticed you could flex your biceps in the bathroom mirror.  A ... Continue Reading

2024 Southern Muscle Showdown Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Southern Muscle Showdown Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Dalton, GA. This show will host 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. The winners ... Continue Reading

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