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“I want to show that I’m Mr. Olympia. God told me you must do the Arnold [Classic]," 2023 Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford said in a recent YouTube video. After losing the Mr. Olympia crown to ... Continue Reading

Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is working meticulously with his new coach, Kyle Wilkes, and trainer, Jared Feather, to improve upon his 2022 third-place Mr. Olympia finish. He needs to enter ... Continue Reading

“It feels unreal; since I was 11 years old, I dreamt of being on that Olympia stage, and now I’m really close.” The 2024 Classic Physique Olympia runner-up Mike Sommerfeld opened up recently during a leg ... Continue Reading

As 2025 begins, many seek quick and effective ways to shed fat. Achieving a healthier body fat percentage and weight significantly benefits physical performance and overall well-being. (1) Given ... Continue Reading

Does gender affect muscle mass outcomes, provided training volume and regime are consistent? The answer is yes, but not without caveats. An April 2024 meta-analysis in Research Gate suggests that men ... Continue Reading

Pull-ups are among the most challenging foundational exercises, demanding strong lats, biceps, and forearms. They’re exceptional for back development and a benchmark of strength assessment, all while being ... Continue Reading

Can you maximize muscle gains without the extra calories? Fitness influencer Paul Carter believes you can. “Bulking doesn’t seem to be beneficial for growth,” Carter concluded in a video posted on social ... Continue Reading

Seed oils like sunflower, linseed, grapeseed, and canola are vegetable oils extracted from plant seeds. They’re widely used for cooking and various other purposes. However, some argue that seed oils may ... Continue Reading

The benefits of fiber are no secret. Plenty of research supports the positive effects fiber provides people, including overall metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular disease, colonic health, ... Continue Reading

“I wasn’t going to do the Arnold, then…two days later, I was like, why am I not going to do the Arnold?” The 2024 Classic Physique New York Pro champ Matt Greggo’s coach, Chris Aceto, endorsed ... Continue Reading

“Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring; it doesn’t have to taste bad,” says former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey. With the new year upon us, Bailey shared her favorite low-fat, ... Continue Reading

A common question in training is whether low, medium, or high reps are best for maximizing hypertrophy. A survey of 127 competitive bodybuilders revealed that most trained within the seven- to 12-rep ... Continue Reading

After a few days at the Mega Fit Meals headquarters in Benton, Kentucky, four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler returned home to Las Vegas for the holidays. He laid out his Mega Fit meal ... Continue Reading

Bikini bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan knows what it takes to compete in the sport's most coveted contest. She is a two-time Bikini Olympia competitor, making her Olympia debut in 2022 to a seventh-place finish ... Continue Reading

The 2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro was held on Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Mumbai, India, and it was one of the final two shows of the 2024 season. The event held 2025 Olympia qualifiers ... Continue Reading

The 2024 Taiwan Pro Finale was held on Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This was the final event on the 2024 bodybuilding calendar, featuring four 2025 Olympia qualification shows. The 212, Classic ... Continue Reading

Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is moving up a sleeve size to the 212 division. After completely revamping his training regime, only to drop to fifth place at the 2024 Olympia, ... Continue Reading

The 2024 Taiwan Pro Finale is slated for the weekend of Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the final IFBB Professional League show on the 2024 calendar. This event will feature 2025 ... Continue Reading

The 2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro is set for the weekend of Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Mumbai, India. This show will serve as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading

Subcutaneous and visceral fat stores body fat. Subcutaneous fat lies just beneath the skin and serves as an energy reserve. In contrast, visceral fat surrounds internal organs deep within the abdominal ... Continue Reading

Autophagy is the body’s natural process of self-regulation: damaged cells are removed, and their components are recycled to repair other cells. Think of it as the body’s way of hitting the reset button, ... Continue Reading

“I felt for him, and I wanted to help.” After parting with Matt Jansen, IFBB Pro bodybuilder Nick Walker revived a past friendship with his new coach, Kyle Wilkes. They vlogged a workout in early ... Continue Reading

The National Physique Committee (NPC) and NPC Worldwide have announced the formation of a new division at the amateur bodybuilding level, the Fit Model division.  On Dec. 17, 2024, IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading

The 2024 Ronnie Coleman Sur Pro Cup took place in Cuidad del Este, Paraguay, on the weekend of Dec. 14-15, 2024. This was the final IFBB Professional League show in South America for the 2024 season, and ... Continue Reading