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
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 Pacific USA XXX Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Rafael Oliveira won the 2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro. The IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique show was held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Diego, CA, and it included 20 competitors. This victory qualifies ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Texas Pro bodybuilding show was held on Aug. 9-10, 2024, in Irving, TX. It featured eight IFBB Pro League divisions. Promoter Freddy Naitu hosted four men’s and four women’s contests, each of ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Wellness Athlete Daniela Schulz Dies in Plane Crash
IFBB Pro League Wellness athlete Daniela Schulz has died at the age of 30. Schulz and her husband, Hiales Fodra, were killed in a plane crash on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Vinhedo, Brazil, a town outside of ... Continue Reading
Why Jay Cutler Prefers Reverse-Grip Rows on Back Day
Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler remains dedicated to his training regimen and actively shares his insights online. On July 30, 2024, the International Sports Hall of ... Continue Reading
A Dissection of Phil Heath’s Training During His Olympia Reign
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is one of the most decorated bodybuilders ever. Heath’s meticulously calculated training style starkly contrasted the hardcore, high-volume methods favored by his ... Continue Reading
Wellness Bodybuilder Julia Rene Reveals How She Builds Quads
Strengthening one's lower body can significantly enhance athletic performance. Well-developed quads help knee function, mobility, and stability. In late July, IFBB Pro League Wellness Bodybuilder and ... Continue Reading
The 4 Training Aspects Nick Walker Adheres To For Chest Gains
Nick Walker secured his second New York Pro victory on May 18, 2024, to claim his spot in the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest at Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV, from Oct. 10-13, 2024. Prepping ... Continue Reading
“I’m Here, Motherf$#kers”: Jay Cutler Reflects on His Epic Quad Stomp at the 2009 Mr. Olympia
In 2009, Jay Cutler did something historic at the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. After having his reign cut short one year prior by Dexter "The Blade" Jackson, Cutler returned in force to win the ... Continue Reading
The Only 4 Leg Exercises You Need To Build Quads and Hamstrings
For bodybuilders and beachgoers, a muscular lower body is essential for aesthetics. For athletes and gymgoers, a strong lower body is crucial for performance in most athletic arenas. With countless leg ... Continue Reading
Ramon “Dino” Rocha Queiroz Mounts 2024 Olympia Comeback With Flex Lewis
Classic Physique star Ramon Rocha Queiroz was considered the biggest contender to five-time Olympia champ Chris Bumstead’s Classic Physique throne. However, Queiroz's second-place finish to Wesley Vissers ... Continue Reading
2024 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
The 2024 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique took place on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Scottsdale, AZ. It featured 12 IFBB Pro League competitors vying for the win and the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia qualification. ... Continue Reading
2024 Tampa Pro Results
The 2024 Tampa Pro was held on Aug. 2-3 in Tampa, FL. Promoter Tim Gardner featured 10 of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions in this show. Only the Men’s Wheelchair division was absent. If they were not ... Continue Reading
Why Chris Bumstead Can’t Build More Muscle
Chris Bumstead has a problem. The reigning and five-time champion of the Classic Physique bodybuilding division at the Olympia was long considered nearly untouchable: Bumstead, 29, first claimed ... Continue Reading
Why You Need a Spotter on Machine Exercises for Max Muscle Growth: Bodybuilding Coach Explains
Phone a friend. If you’re trying to build muscle — as much of it as you can — you might need to recruit a spotter, even for machine exercises. At least, according to renowned bodybuilding coach Joe ... Continue Reading
How To Build Muscle After 40 + Tips From PhD Bodybuilder Dr. Eric Helms
“How do you build muscle after 40?” is the question I posed to Dr. Eric Helms. After listening to him discuss the implications of aging on his bodybuilding career in a Dec. 2023 episode of the Iron ... Continue Reading
Figure Olympia Champ Erin Stern Says These Are the 2 Best Exercises for Hamstrings
When it comes to building leg muscle, few people know what they're talking about better than Erin Stern. The two-time Ms. Figure Olympia splits her time between coaching clients and competing on the ... Continue Reading