The 2024 Olympia contest is scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. As usual, the main event is the Mr. Olympia competition, where one Man's Open bodybuilder will achieve the historic victory and ... Continue Reading
Interview: Olympia President Dan Solomon Speaks on 60th Edition of Bodybuilding’s Biggest Event
Olympia President Dan Solomon has had quite the journey within the bodybuilding industry. He has been a writer, the original radio show host of Pro Bodybuilding Weekly, the first major podcast devoted ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler: Martin Fitzwater Is the Dark Horse of the 2024 Olympia
Speculation abounds: With exactly one month until the 2024 Olympia, the pack leaders — including the young Martin Fitzwater — of the Men's Open division are starting to stake their claims. Four-time ... Continue Reading
You Might Be Able to Blame Genetics for Your Tight Hamstrings, Study Suggests
Some people are born more (or less) athletic than others. And while natural talent will always be a real thing, some fitness and athletic traits may be more about genetics than we thought. ... Continue Reading
Is Lauralie Chapados’ Back Development Her Ticket to Winning the 2024 Bikini Olympia?
IFBB Bikini pro Lauralie Chapados, winner of three consecutive Bikini International titles and the reigning champ, hopes to join the prestigious list of Bikini Olympia winners once again. The Canadian ... Continue Reading
Bulge Your Biceps Like 2024 New York Pro Classic Physique Champion Matt Greggo
American Classic Physique bodybuilder Matt Greggo secured his spot at the Classic Physique Olympia by winning the 2024 New York Pro. On Sept. 2, 2024, Greggo detailed his training strategies to ... Continue Reading
Never Start Your Back Workouts With Pull-Ups
Back day is the best day of the week. If you disagree, take a number and form an orderly line. Almost nothing hits better than inflating your lats, traps, and yoke with a skin-tearing pump and crab-walking ... Continue Reading
“Daddy’s Home”: Chris Bumstead Announces Part Ownership of Gymshark
Bigger than bodybuilding: Chris Bumstead, five-time Classic Physique Mr. Olympia and the world's most famous competitive bodybuilder, has announced a renewed partnership with and part ownership stake of ... Continue Reading
2024 ProMuscle Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 ProMuscle Italy Pro was held on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Milan, Italy. Many fans watched this show because of the Men’s Open division, but the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions also ... Continue Reading
Just Ridiculous: 220KG/485LB Bulgarian Split Squats by Cyclist Robert Förstemann
The biggest, strongest legs in the world may not belong to a bodybuilder — not if German cyclist Robert Förstemann and his almost-five-hundred-pound Bulgarian split squats have anything to say about ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Goes On (& On) About His Love for the Seated Cable Row
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates loved the seated cable row so much he nearly got thrown out of a gym because of it. As Yates tells it, the seated cable row was one of his favorite back exercises, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Erin Stern: “People Will Do Whatever It Takes To Get Attention” Online
The internet offers a wealth of fitness information, but not all are reliable or safe. Many social media influencers, despite their popularity, often share inaccurate or even harmful advice, which can ... Continue Reading
More Cardio Isn’t a Fool-Proof Way to Lose Fat, Say Researchers
Cranking up the cardio is commonly the first thing that comes to mind for those trying to shed weight. While more physical activity seems logical for weight loss, is it the most effective way? On Aug. ... Continue Reading
Why Chris Bumstead Doesn’t Cold Plunge Post-Workout, Ever
It may seem like cold plunging is all the rage these days, but you won't catch five-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead taking a chilly dip after his bodybuilding workouts. Cold ... Continue Reading
Reigning 2-Time Champion Jennifer Dorie Will Not Compete in the 2024 Bikini Olympia
Two-time Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie has withdrawn from the 2024 Bikini Olympia, which is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. Dorie shared the announcement on her Instagram page ... Continue Reading
2024 Global Hong Kong Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Global Hong Kong Pro took place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, featuring three 2024 Olympia qualifying shows for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. The ... Continue Reading
3 Exercises & Training Techniques for Chiseled Back Width
Building a wide, muscular back with ideal proportions can be tricky. The back has several muscles varying in size and function, each requiring various training angles to stimulate. By his own admission, ... Continue Reading
The 4 Best Types of Cardio, Ranked
Cardio exercise is vital to physical health and mental well-being. It’s also a powerful fat-loss weapon. What cardio methods are the safest and most sustainable? Which ones burn the most calories, and how ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder James Hollingshead’s Updated Training Split is Grueling on the Upper Body
Since his breakout year in bodybuilding in 2020, British Men’s Open competitor James Hollingshead has gained popularity for his intense training sessions that require multiple ... Continue Reading
1,000 Reps a Day: Frank Zane’s Legendary Ab Workout, Explained
At his peak, Frank Zane had perhaps the best abs in bodybuilding. His world-renowned midsection and mastery over the stomach vacuum technique helped Zane bag an Olympia three-peat in 1977, '78, and ... Continue Reading
2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro was held in Monterrey, Mexico, on the weekend of Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2024, and it featured two 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique and ... Continue Reading
2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships were held in Pittsburgh, PA, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 2024. With the Masters Olympia absent for the 2024 season, this served as the top event ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Emmanuel Costa is the 2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Men’s Physique show winner. This IFBB Pro League competition was held in Goania, Brazil, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Costa was the best out of seven ... Continue Reading
2024 RGV Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 RGV Classic Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in McAllen, TX. IFBB Pro League Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions were featured, with 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading