The reigning, five-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead traveled from Florida to Texas to begin his Olympia prep with a glute and hamstring workout alongside coach Hany Rambod. In a ... Continue Reading
7X Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon’s Top 5 Ab Exercises for Beginners
Reigning seven-time Figure Olympia champ Cydney Gillon is a pinnacle of aesthetics in bodybuilding. Gillon’s accolades testify to her physique development, and she routinely shares her ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Results
The 2024 Musclecontest Brazil Pro took place in Curitiba, Brazil, on July 21, 2024, and it included four IFBB Pro League divisions: Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Figure, and Wellness. The ... Continue Reading
2024 Colombia Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Colombia Pro was held in Medellin, Colombia, on the weekend of July 20-21, 2024. It was a 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying event for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
2024 Patriots Challenge Pro Results
Alice Rocha is the 2024 Patriots Challenge Pro champion. Rocha was one of 17 competitors onstage at the show in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, July 20. Rocha stood tall as champion over three-time Bikini ... Continue Reading
2024 Chicago Pro Results
The 2024 Chicago Pro bodybuilding show occurred in Chicago, IL, on July 19-20, 2024. Promoter Tim Gardner hosted nine IFBB Pro League divisions with possible 2024 Olympia qualifications at stake. If they ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s 2,200-Calorie Shredding Diet That Led To His 6th-Place Finish at the 2024 Chicago Pro
On July 13, 2024, pro Men’s Physique division bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic published a video on his YouTube channel sharing his 2,200-calorie shredding diet for the final 10 days of prep leading up to the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Coach Says This Ab Exercise Is Best for Getting a Six-Pack
Strong abdominal muscles comprise a coveted six-pack, support good posture, safeguard the spine, enhance mobility, and improve lifting ability. In late April 2024, "Hypertrophy ... Continue Reading
Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Jay Cutler’s Training During His Competitive Prime
Studying the training techniques of elite professional bodybuilders can unlock valuable knowledge. It can reveal techniques and strategies for optimizing workouts, boosting performance, and preventing ... Continue Reading
2024 Colombia Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Forty-eight pros will compete across five divisions at the 2024 Colombia Pro bodybuilding show in Medellin, Colombia, on July 20-21, 2024. If they have not already qualified, the winners of each division ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Brazil Pro will be held on July 20-21, 2024, in Curitiba, Brazil. This event will feature two men’s and two women’s divisions that can award the winners 2024 ... Continue Reading
2024 Patriots Challenge Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Patriots Challenge Pro Bikini division show is set for Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host the IFBB Pro League’s Bikini division. Eighteen competitors ... Continue Reading
2024 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Chicago Pro will take place on the weekend of July 19-20, 2024, in Chicago, IL, featuring 130 pros across nine IFBB Pro League divisions. Contest Promoter Tim Gardner will award 2024 ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan Shares Rare Physique Update Ahead of 2024 Olympia
Hadi Choopan isn't settling for second again. The former Mr. Olympia made history in 2022 as the first of the competition's 18 winners from Iran before finishing in second place one year later to current ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Says Hormone Doctor Turned Him Away in the ‘90s: “You Know More Than I Do”
The cat’s out of the bag. For bodybuilders like Dorian Yates, the landscape of physique sports has shifted dramatically. Yates had his competitive heyday in the 1990s and helped to usher in the “mass ... Continue Reading
Women’s Open Bodybuilder Ashley Lynnette Jones’ “Ultimate” Leg Day Routine
"Never skip leg day" is sage advice for a reason. On July 5, 2024, IFBB Pro League Women's Open bodybuilder and three-time Olympian Ashley Lynnette Jones shared her leg ... Continue Reading
The Mistakes, Missteps, & Lessons Learned From My First Bodybuilding Competition
Saung Oo Myat started working out in 2016 at age 18. One year later, he competed in his first bodybuilding contest, the 2017 Muscle War & Physique War show, hosted by the Fitness Movement League in ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Tackles a Punishing Back Workout as He Begins His 2024 Olympia Prep
Elite pro bodybuilders often prioritize heavy free-weight exercises, such as deadlifts, barbell bent-over rows, and bench presses, to maximize muscle growth and strength during the off-season. However, ... Continue Reading
Why 4X Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler’s Shoulder Training Prioritizes Joint Health at Age 50
Research suggests that the human body’s metabolism slows at a rate of 0.67 percent each year after age 60. (1) Adapting strength training routines becomes essential to maintaining health and fitness ... Continue Reading
Rep or No Rep?: Larry Wheels Deadlifts 675LB With One Hand
'Til the wheels fall off: Powerlifter, bodybuilder, and social media superstar Larry Wheels has built a career around his eye-popping physique and world-class strength. His latest feat? A 675-pound ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder Kristoffer Berner Has Died at Age 43
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Kristoffer Berner has passed away at the age of 42. Berner was in the final prep stages to compete in the 2024 Chicago Pro on July 20-21 in Chicago, IL. ... Continue Reading
The Chest Workout “Trick” Chris Bumstead Is Using To Win the 2024 Olympia
Five consecutive Classic Physique Olympia wins have etched Chris Bumstead's name into the annals of bodybuilding history. The Canadian bodybuilder’s meticulous training approach has sculpted his ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey’s 5 Tips for Building Muscle Without Lifting Heavy
Progressive overload is a cornerstone of strength and muscle gains that involves gradually increasing stress on the muscles. And while it's often achieved by lifting heavier weights, alternative strategies ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson’s 10 Tips for a Bigger, Thicker Chest
A sculpted chest isn’t just about aesthetics; it's a cornerstone of functional strength and a balanced physique. On July 11, 2024, fitness content creator Will Tennyson published a video on his YouTube ... Continue Reading