A cutting phase, which features a caloric deficit, aims to reduce body fat. Conversely, bulking — a caloric surplus — aims to build muscle mass and strength. How long should one ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s “Pity Party” Almost Ended His Bodybuilding Career
Ronnie Coleman’s legendary bodybuilding career almost ended before it began — in earnest, at least. Most bodybuilding fans (rightfully) recognize Coleman as the eight-time Mr. Olympia and debatable modern ... Continue Reading
Maintain Your Gains By Training Only Once Per Week?!
The age-old adage “some is better than none” rings true for exercise benefits, including physical transformation. On Oct. 31, 2024, researcher and champion powerlifter Dr. Layne Norton examined a recent ... Continue Reading
Weighing Milk and Cutting Muffins: Chris Bumstead, Top Bodybuilders on Dieting Dos and Don’ts
Just how granular can you get in your pursuit of greatness? For Brett Wilkin, the answer lies somewhere at the bottom of his cereal bowl. In a sport where every striation matters, bodybuilders must ... Continue Reading
“I Don’t Think I’m Going To Win”: Chris Bumstead’s Expectations for His Men’s Open Bodybuilding Debut
Reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia Champ Chris Bumstead is readying for his Open bodybuilding debut at the 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17 in Prague, Czech Republic. “I’m already ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s Method for Fixing Weak Muscles
To become Mr. Olympia, you must be part man, part machine. Not only do you need humanistic qualities like discipline, diligence, and dedication, but you also need machine-like precision and ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s New Training Split, Leg Hacks, and More
IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic is trading his board shorts for posing trunks in a switch from Men’s Physique back to Classic Physique, retrying his luck in the heavier weight ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 3 Go-To Exercises for “Barn Door” Wide Lats
Four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler was "known for his width." Crafting a back wider than a barn door is no small feat — to succeed, you need to know which lat exercises are worth your time, and which ... Continue Reading
2024 Everest Muscle Games Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Everest Muscle Games Pro occurred on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Bikini division contests were held, with 2025 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 World of Monsterzym Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 World of Monsterzym Pro occurred in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This show featured amateur and pro competitions, with the amateur winners eligible to compete in the ... Continue Reading
2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro was held on the weekend of Nov. 2-3, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. This IFBB Pro League-sanctioned show featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the Classic ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Nittaya Kongthun has won the 2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro. The Bikini division show took place on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and it included nine IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
2024 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Invictus Pro, held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, featured 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini ... Continue Reading
2024 Klash Series All-South Championships Pro Women’s Physique Show Results
The 2024 Klash Series All-South Championships Pro occurred on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Orlando, FL. It featured a 2025 Women’s Physique Olympia qualifying show with 15 competitors ... Continue Reading
Can Chris Bumstead Succeed in Men’s Open Bodybuilding? Samson Dauda Isn’t Sold
In November, Chris Bumstead’s legions of fans are going to get something they’ve wanted for a long time. Bumstead, 29, retired on top of the world after winning his sixth Classic Physique Olympia title in ... Continue Reading
212 Olympia Champion Shaun Clarida To Compete In Men’s Open at 2024 EVLS Prague Pro
The 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17, 2024, at the PVA Expo Prague in Letňany, Prague, Czech Republic, will feature seven divisions: Men's Open, 212, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Bikini, Figure, and ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders: You’re In Trouble If You Neglect Your Hamstrings
Even if you have quads that would bring tears of joy to a judge's eye, you're only as strong as your weakest link. Unfortunately, many fitness enthusiasts dive too deep into the quad-building waters, ... Continue Reading
Legendary Bodybuilding Trainer Charles Glass Tells You How To Achieve a Wider Back
With four decades of coaching experience, Charles Glass has helped countless clients sculpt stage-worthy physiques. And if there's one lesson "The Godfather of Bodybuilding" has learned over the last 40 ... Continue Reading
“No Movement Is Inherently Unsafe” — Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s Training
Samson Dauda made history in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct.12, 2024, as the first Nigerian to win the Mr. Olympia, claiming a record-breaking $600,000 prize pool. He’ll attempt to replicate his success at the ... Continue Reading
2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro is slated for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. This IFBB Pro League event will be headlined by the Classic Physique and Men's Physique divisions. Twenty-five ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The show will feature a 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying event. Nine athletes are on ... Continue Reading
2024 World of Monsterzym Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 World of Monsterzym Pro will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. It features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the 212, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique divisions. ... Continue Reading
2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro Women’s Physique Division Show Preview
The 2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, in Orlando, FL. Promoter Joe Pishkula will host a 2025 Olympia Qualifying contest for the Women’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Invictus Pro, set for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2034, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the IFBB Pro League's Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Figure, and Bikini divisions. All ... Continue Reading