Visceral fat, located in the abdominal region around vital organs such as the liver, stomach, and intestines, serves a protective function. However, an excessive buildup of visceral fat can pose serious ... Continue Reading
How Intermittent Fasting Affects Muscle Gains
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating approach that involves extended periods of fasting to reduce calorie intake, aiming to enhance body composition and improve metabolic health. (1) While it’s ... Continue Reading
Master the Stiletto Squat to Keep Your Quads on Point
On leg day, lifters might load a barbell and squat without considering which muscles bear the load throughout the range of motion. If your goal is to supercharge quad growth, powerlifting and strongman ... Continue Reading
Enduring Discomfort Might Be the Way to Build More Muscle
Chris Bumstead retired from competitive bodybuilding after winning six consecutive Classic Physique Olympia titles. Before stepping away, Bumstead won silver in his Men’s Open debut at the EVLS Prague ... Continue Reading
3 Leg Exercises You Should Never Skip
Movement efficiency is an often overlooked aspect of weight training. Exercise selection can make or break progress unless workouts are well-planned and consistent. Muscles can grow beyond 40 weekly ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Needs to Build His Legs; Here’s How He’s Balancing His Physique
Top Classic physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers is skipping the 2025 competitive season to improve his legs so that they balance his champion-caliber upper body. The 2024 Arnold Classic Physique ... Continue Reading
2025 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Results
The 2025 Mr. Big Evolution Pro was held in Estoril, Portugal, on Sunday, July 6. This IFBB Professional League event featured nine pro divisions with 2025 Olympia qualifications at ... Continue Reading
2025 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Mr. Big Evolution Pro will be held in Estoril, Portugal, on Sunday, July 6, 2025. This show will host nine of the 11 IFBB Professional League divisions in 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying ... Continue Reading
New Study Dissects Which Is Better: Preacher vs. Incline Biceps Curls
The biceps are a two-headed muscle on the upper arm. Per StatPearls, "the long head originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula. The short head originates from the coracoid process of the ... Continue Reading
The Liver King/Joe Rogan Controversy, Explained
Brian Johnson, widely known as the “Liver King,” gained fame in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily due to his unconventional diet and nutrition philosophies. Advocating what ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers on Hypertrophy Science: “There Are No Studies on Guys Like Us”
In a late June 2025 episode of the Trensparent with Nyle Nayga podcast, 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers shared his training techniques, current competitive hiatus, and future in ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Injury Philosophy During Upper Body Training
After a shoulder injury sidelined Chris Bumstead's upper body training for several months, he’s finally back into a groove. He recently shared changes to his training philosophy to accommodate ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s New Leg Workout Features “Pogos”
After retiring from bodybuilding, six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has expressed an interest in fitness versatility, stating that he wants to combine "being jacked" with functional ... Continue Reading
A Pro Bodybuilder’s 5 Favorite Delt Exercises
Building strong, well-defined shoulders sculpts the top of the coveted X-frame physique. In late June 2025, IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor Jared Feather shared ... Continue Reading
2025 FLEX Weekend Italy Pro Results
The 2025 FLEX Weekend Pro occurred on Sunday, June 29, in Milan, Italy. Three men’s divisions were featured in this event, with the winners all earning 2025 Olympia Weekend ... Continue Reading
2025 St. Pete Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Dustin Alvis has won the 2025 St. Pete Pro Men’s Physique show. Alvis was deemed the best out of 36 IFBB Professional League competitors in this contest on June 28, 2025, in St. Petersburg, ... Continue Reading
2025 Indy Supershow Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Indy Supershow Pro occurred in Carmel, IN, on Saturday, June 28. This IFBB Professional League show hosted 2025 Olympia qualifiers for the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. The winners of ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Charles Glass’ 5 Favorite Hamstring Moves
Building a pristine set of hamstrings isn’t just about banging out heavy reps. The difference-makers are mastering angles, dialing in body mechanics, and getting creative with ... Continue Reading
2025 St. Pete Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2025 St. Pete Pro is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, in St. Petersburg, FL. This event will host a 2025 Men’s Physique Olympia qualifier event. The winner out of 38 athletes qualifies ... Continue Reading
2025 Indy Supershow Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Indy Supershow Pro will be held at The Palladium in Carmel, IN, on Saturday, June 28. Promoter Gary Udit will host 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. The ... Continue Reading
2025 FLEX Weekend Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 FLEX Weekend Italy Pro is set for Saturday, June 28, in Milan, Italy. The FLEX Weekend Italy Pro features four 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier contests for the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on Excessive Exercise: “You’re Aging Yourselves”
In a late June 2025 interview with Balance My Hormones, six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates revealed his diet and training after professional bodybuilding. Known as “The Shadow” for his reclusive, brutal ... Continue Reading
Champions Unite — Ronnie Coleman & Arnold Schwarzenegger Train at Gold’s Gym Venice
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman and seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger reunited for a training session at the iconic Gold’s Gym in Venice, CA — an epicenter of bodybuilding during ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Favorite Quad Exercise for Unreal Size
Jay Cutler’s quads defined an era of bodybuilding when unparalleled mass was king. Though free weights were essential to his success, one machine made a dramatic difference: the hack squat. Although he ... Continue Reading