For Dorian Yates, it was light work — 120-pound dumbbell flyes, a chest isolation exercise most people perform rather delicately, were a staple of "the Shadow's" high-iron diet in his heyday. "I had ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater Credits This Back Exercise With His Top-5 Mr. Olympia Performance
At just 27, Martin "the Martian" Fitzwater finished a remarkable fourth at the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition, shaking up the field in a big way in his first outing. "It took my back from one of my ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Must Start Shoulder Workouts With This Exercise: Top Physique Coach
If you're not starting your shoulder workouts with a lateral raise variation, Joe Bennett has some words for you. The "Hypertrophy Coach," who works with many of the world's top bodybuilders, is all about ... Continue Reading
Are Ronnie Coleman’s Top 3 Bodybuilding Exercises Actually Worth It?
You don't become "the King" by doing things the wrong way. Yet, even though many of Ronnie Coleman's bodybuilding tips make perfect sense, he's also proven he isn't the most astute exercise scientist ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Piracicaba, Brazil, was the 2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro site on Nov. 8-10, 2024. This bodybuilding event was a pro-qualifying and pro show, with the 2025 Olympia Weekend roster spots going to the pro ... Continue Reading
2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Results
Bucharest, Romania, was the host city for the 2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro on the weekend of Nov. 9-10, 2024. This event, promoted by Olympia owner Jake Wood and Alina Popa, was a 2015 Olympia Weekend ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas State Pro Results
The 2024 Texas State Pro held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in San Marcos, TX, was a 2025 Olympia weekend qualifier for the Classic Physique and Figure divisions. If they had not previously qualified, the ... Continue Reading
2024 Bogota Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Bogota Classic Pro was held in Bogota, Colombia, on the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2024. It served as a qualifying event for the 2025 Olympia Weekend. The winners of each pro contest became ... Continue Reading
2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini Division Show Results
The 2024 Iron Games Pro was held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. 23 IFBB Pro League Bikini division contenders walked onstage hoping to win and qualify for the 2025 Bikini Olympia, ... Continue Reading
2024 Bogota Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Eleven competitors will take the stage at the 2024 Bogota Classic Pro in Bogota,Colombia on the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2024. This event is a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the Classic Physique and ... Continue Reading
2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini division show is slated for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA. Twenty-three IFBB Pro League competitors will enter this ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas State Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Texas State Pro is set for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in San Marcos, TX. It is a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Figure divisions. The winners of each contest or ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro is scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2024, in Piracicaba, Brazil. This IFBB Pro League-sanctioned show will host over 40 competitors in the Classic Physique, ... Continue Reading
2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro will take place in Bucharest, Romania, on the weekend of Nov. 9-10, 2024. It is a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying show for nine IFBB Pro League divisions; the two not ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Pivots to New Bodybuilding Coach After 2024 Olympia Withdrawal
Nick Walker is changing gears. After his last-minute withdrawal from the 2024 Olympia and subsequent divorce from renowned bodybuilding coach Matt Jansen, "the Mutant" seems to have found a new mentor in ... Continue Reading
Top Bodybuilders Eat Grits, Not Oatmeal — Here’s Why
The world’s best bodybuilders are famously picky eaters — in a good way. Bodybuilders rely on meticulously calculated meal prep to fuel their muscle-building efforts. Grits aren’t a ... Continue Reading
A Whole Year? — How Long You Should Bulk to Make Gains
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