Despite years of training, many lifters can become discouraged by their lack of muscle gains. In June 2025, veteran natural fitness influencer Sean Nalewanyj broke down seven culprits that prevent athletes ... Continue Reading
Does Protein Before Bed Really Do What You Think It Does?
Are you limiting muscle gains by skipping protein before bed? Does casein protein offer any advantages over whey? “I am skeptical that there’s anything special about casein,” House of Hypertrophy (HOH) ... Continue Reading
The Best Training Technique to Gain Strength + Build Muscle After 40
If you're pushing (or have pushed past) 40, want to build muscle or increase strength, and aren't doing blood flow restriction, you're screwing up. Why is BFR particularly potent for middle-aged gym ... Continue Reading
Bikini Olympia Champion Lauralie Chapados’ First Full Week of Eating for 2025 Olympia Prep
Three-time Arnold Classic champion Lauralie Chapados (2022-24) has solidified her position among bodybuilding’s elite. With seven Olympia appearances and consistent top-five finishes, she clinched her ... Continue Reading
The Simple Movement Phil Heath Uses to Boost Mind-Muscle Connection
As big as his muscles were, Phil Heath’s mind is what made him the dangerous bodybuilding competitor that garnered seven consecutive Mr. Olympia titles. Grip styles, concentration, and body mechanics were ... Continue Reading
Cydney Gillon to Be Inducted Into International Sports Hall of Fame
Eight-time Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon will be inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame (ISHOF). Gillon was the first member of the Class of 2025 to be announced by ISHOF ... Continue Reading
2025 Nevada State Pro Results
The 2025 Nevada State Pro was held in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, June 14. Promoter Tamer El Guindy hosted 20 IFBB Pro League competitors in this 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS Pro Ningjin Results
The 2025 China DMS Pro Ningjin show was held in Ningjin, China, on June 14-15. The promoters hosted 16 total IFBB Pro League competitors in the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique categories ... Continue Reading
2025 Empro Pro Results
115 IFBB Pro League athletes competed at the 2025 Empro Pro in Alicante, Spain, on June 14-15. This show, led by promoter Emilio Martinez, hosted nine divisions in contests that served ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS Pro Ningjin Bodybuilding Show Preview
Ningjin, China, serves as the host city for the 2025 China DMS Pro Ningjin show on Sunday, June 15. Classic Physique and Men’s Physique divisions will be featured at this event, and they will serve ... Continue Reading
2025 Nevada State Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2025 Nevada State Pro Bikini division show is set for Saturday, June 14, in Las Vegas, NV. Twenty IFBB Pro League competitors will face the fans and judges, hoping to score gold to return to Las ... Continue Reading
2025 Empro Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Empro Pro is set for Sunday, June 15, in Alicante, Spain. This IFBB Professional League-sanctioned event will feature nine divisions. If the winners were not previously qualified, ... Continue Reading
How President Trump’s Travel Ban Could Affect the 2025 Olympia
On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation banning foreign nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States. The ban officially took effect on June 9. This is similar to ... Continue Reading
Why Wesley Vissers Follows a Free-Weight-Only Arm Routine
“It’s possible to build your physique to a pro level using only free weights,” 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champ Wesley Vissers says. Renowned for his classical aesthetics and top-tier arms, Vissers ... Continue Reading
How Jeremy Buendia is Bulking for the 2025 Olympia
Men’s Physique bodybuilder Jeremy Buendia’s razor-sharp conditioning and elite stage presence earned him four Olympia titles from 2014 to 2017. He ranked fourth in 2018. After a multi-year hiatus from ... Continue Reading
Dip Correctly or Don’t Dip at All
The dip is an often-overlooked bodyweight exercise for building strength in the arms, chest, and shoulders. (1) Building strength in this exercise can enhance performance in other compound pushing ... Continue Reading
Meal Prep Like a Shredded Bodybuilder
Building a shredded bodybuilding physique requires more than hours of intense weightlifting. As the saying goes, “Abs are made in the kitchen.” A balanced intake of macronutrients ... Continue Reading
2025 Toronto Pro Supershow Results
The 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on the weekend of June 7-8. This annual competition is considered the biggest bodybuilding event in Canada, and it featured 10 IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
2025 DC Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 DC Pro was held in Manassas, VA, on Saturday, June 7, and promoter Gary Udit held two 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. The ... Continue Reading
2025 Southern California Pro Wellness Show Results
Shanique Grant has won the 2025 Southern California Pro. The IFBB Professional League Wellness show occurred on Saturday, June 7, in San Diego, CA, and served as a 2025 ... Continue Reading
2025 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Andy Paredes has won the 2025 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique show. Paredes was one of 26 IFBB Professional League competitors posing in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, June 7. The other 25 hoped to qualify for ... Continue Reading
2025 Thailand Pro Results
Tyler Smith has won the 2025 Thailand Pro Men’s Physique show. Smith was one of 23 competitors who faced the judges and fans in Pattaya, Thailand, on Saturday, June 7. He held center stage ... Continue Reading
2025 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Results
Amanda Machado is the 2025 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique show champion. She was one of 10 IFBB Professional League competitors onstage in Omaha, NE, on Saturday, June 7. Machado left with ... Continue Reading
2025 Adela Garcia Classic Pro Fitness Division Show Results
The 2025 Adela Garcia Classic Pro Fitness division show was held in Austin, TX, on Saturday, June 7. This IFBB Professional League event served as a 2025 Fitness Olympia qualifier, meaning ... Continue Reading