The anabolic window has long been considered a worthwhile tool for maximizing muscle growth. The concept suggests that the body is more receptive to nutrients, particularly protein, for 30 minutes to an ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Explains Why Partial Deadlifts Are a Must at the End of Back Day
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates is known for his physique during the mass monster era during the 90s. His conditioning and size largely resulted from high-intensity training and heavy back ... Continue Reading
These 3 Bench Press Mistakes Are Killers, Says Jeff Nippard
“You might have the worst bench press on the planet if you do these three things,” says content creator and coach Jeff Nippard. We aren’t sold just yet, but we’ll hear what Nippard has to say and then ... Continue Reading
2024 Tupelo Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Tupelo Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of Aug. 16-17, 2024, in Tupelo, MS. This show featured four IFBB Pro League divisions with 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications going to the ... Continue Reading
The ONLY 2 Exercises for Abs You Need to Build a Six-Pack
“Um, actually, abs are made in the kitchen…” You’ve probably heard that line before, but it's not the whole story. Abs are also made in the gym. Here’s the best part — you don’t need to do ... Continue Reading
2024 Nashville Fit Show Pro Results
Tamekia Carter has won the 2024 Nashville Fit Show Pro. The Bikini division competition was held in Nashville, TN, on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, and featured 29 IFBB Pro League competitors. With this win, ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Matheus Menegate is the 2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique champion. Menegate was deemed the best of nine IFBB Pro League competitors on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Bodybuilding Diet Cost Him $50,000+ a Year
To four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, winning was everything. That's why Cutler claims to have spent $50,000 per year on his bodybuilding diet at the height of his career. The investment paid off. Not ... Continue Reading
Former Pro Bodybuilder Eugene Mishin Passed Away at 48 Years Old
Retired IFBB Pro Men’s Open bodybuilder Eugene Mishin, also known as Evgeny Mishin, has died. He was 48 years old. Dave Palumbo of RxMuscle broke the news on his Instagram page, confirming Mishin's passing ... Continue Reading
2024 Tupelo Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Tupelo Pro bodybuilding show is set for Aug. 16-17, 2024. It features four IFBB Pro League divisions: Classic Physique, Figure, Women’s Physique, and Wellness. The contest winners will earn the ... Continue Reading
2024 Nashville Fit Show Bikini Division Preview
The 2024 Nashville Fit Show Bikini division competition is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Music City USA — Nashville, TN. Thirty IFBB Pro League competitors will face the judges and fans. ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique show is on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Campinas, Brazil. Promoted by Tamer El Guindy, this show is a 2024 Olympia qualifying event, meaning the ... Continue Reading
Training in the Stretched Position for Muscle Growth: Experts Explain Why It Works
Built With Science founder Jeremy Ethier and Dr. Milo Wolf, PhD, of Sport Science, collaborated in early August 2024 to unravel research suggesting that training in loaded stretched ... Continue Reading
Why Sadik Hadzovic Is Giving Up on Men’s Physique
American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s most recent Olympia appearance was in 2017 when he ranked seventh in Classic Physique. Although Hadzovic qualified for the Men’s Physique Olympia in 2022, he ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilders Lee Labrada & Rich Gaspari Build Muscle After 60
Iconic bodybuilders of the 80s and 90s, Lee Labrada and Rich Gaspari, are known as some of the most formidable competitors never to clinch an Olympia title. Labrada made his mark ... Continue Reading
Why Ronnie Coleman Thinks Chris Bumstead Could Lose the 2024 Olympia
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman recently met with 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers for a chest and triceps training session, which was documented and ... Continue Reading
Are Tempo Tri-Sets Chris Bumstead’s Trick for Thicker Hamstrings?
Building a well-rounded physique requires dedication to training all muscle groups, though they are not equal. The posterior chain — particularly the glutes and hamstrings — are often overshadowed by ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Are in Derek Lunsford’s 2024 Olympia Shredding Diet?
Competitive bodybuilders often utilize the “bulk” and “cut” methods to maximize muscle gains and efficiently attain low body fat. On Aug. 2, 2024, the 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek ... Continue Reading
Try Ashley Lynette Jones’ Glute-Building Workout On Your Next Leg Day
The glutes are the body's largest and most powerful muscle group. They also balance your aesthetics and enhance athletic performance. Competitive bodybuilders strive for striated glutes, a hallmark of ... Continue Reading
Only 4 Exercises: How Women’s Figure Pro Melissa Brodsky Trains Legs During Prep
Renowned as the "Hypertrophy Coach," Joe Bennett trains elite bodybuilders and shares his training wisdom with those who wish to gain muscle mass. In late July 2024, Bennett offered insights into what he ... Continue Reading
Is There Such a Thing as Working Out Too Hard in the Gym After All?
We may question the efficacy of dedicating extra hours to intense workouts. Does this lead to overtraining and impede progress, or will the additional time dedicated to lifting promote ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Hunter Henderson to Prioritize Pro Bodybuilding
World-record powerlifter and IFBB Pro League Women’s bodybuilder Hunter Henderson has been busy in 2024, competing in both sports within the year’s first seven months. However, her focus for the ... Continue Reading
Grocery Shop Like Wellness Bodybuilder Julia Rene For Smarter Calorie Choices
During the cutting phase during prep, bodybuilders strive to maintain muscle mass while shedding body fat. Navigating the grocery store during those times can feel like walking through a minefield of ... Continue Reading
2024 China DMS Ningjin Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 China DMS Ningjin Pro bodybuilding show occurred in Ningjin, China, on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Promoter Sara Lan featured the IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading