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Why Jay Cutler Thinks the Bench Press Is the “Worst Exercise” for Bodybuilding

"The bench press is the standard, which is funny because it's like the worst exercise for bodybuilding." That's Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, discussing the merit of free-weight compound ... Continue Reading

Wesley Vissers’ Top 3 Exercises To Build a Bigger Chest

A well-developed chest enhances overall aesthetics and can improve posture, breathing, functional strength, and athletic performance.  The 2024 Arnold Classic (AC) champion Wesley Vissers shared the 3 ... Continue Reading

Will Tennyson Explores Dr. Paul Saladino’s Animal-Based Diet

Canadian fitness influencer Will Tennyson routinely takes on challenging fitness and diet feats, such as attempting to devour bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman’s 6,000-calorie diet. On June 6, 2024, ... Continue Reading

Terrence Ruffin Teaches the Mandatory Poses for Classic Physique

The Classic Physique division prioritizes symmetry, proportion, and muscularity, reminiscent of the Golden Era of bodybuilding (1960s-80s). While Open division competitors perform eight mandatory poses, ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Tom Platz Still Has Jacked Legs at 68 Years Old

Tom Platz turns 69 on June 26. The “Quadfather” of golden era bodybuilding, though, still has it. A few weeks before his big day, Platz shared a physique update on Instagram with his 630,000-strong ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford’s Cheat Day To Fuel His Arm Training

The reigning Mr. Olympia, Derek Lunsford, isn’t resting on his laurels after clinching the Men’s Open title from Hadi Choopan in 2023. On June 5, 2024, Lunsford shared ... Continue Reading

2024 Sheru Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

There were seven IFBB Pro League shows held on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024, and one was the 2024 Sheru Classic Pro in Delhi, India. 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications were on the line for the 212, ... Continue Reading

2024 DC Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 DC Pro show was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Alexandria, VA. The IFBB Pro League-sanctioned show featured the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions, which awarded the winners 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading

2024 Mile High Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Mile High Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Denver, CO. This event featured the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions, and those contests awarded 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading

Allison Kramer Wins 2024 Adela Garcia Pro 

Allison Kramer has won the 2024 Adela Garcia Pro Fitness Division show. The 2024 Fitness Olympia qualifying event occurred on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Bastrop, TX, and featured nine IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading

Susan Graham Wins 2024 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Show

Susan Graham won the 2024 Omaha Pro. The IFBB Pro League Women’s Physique show was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Omaha, NE. Thirteen competitors went pose for a pose, and Graham left the stage last ... Continue Reading

2024 Toronto Pro Supershow Results — Akim Williams Wins Men’s Open

The 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow took place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. It featured 10 IFBB Pro League contests with 2024 Olympia ramifications. The only division not featured ... Continue Reading

Robert Timms Wins the 2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique Show

Robert Timms is the 2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique show champion. Timms was one of 15 competitors who stood onstage in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Due to this victory, Timms ... Continue Reading

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Exercise Science PhD Says This “Goofy” Exercise Is the Best for Stubborn Biceps

Let’s be real; nobody has big enough biceps. We’re all aiming to be Arnold Schwarzenegger in one way or another. On Jun. 4, Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization and bodybuilder Jared Feather ... Continue Reading

2024 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Show Preview

Thirteen Women’s Physique athletes will grace the stage at the 2024 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique show in Omaha, NE, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Those athletes will face the fans and judges hoping to win and ... Continue Reading

2024 DC Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 DC Pro, scheduled for Saturday, June 8, in Alexandria, VA, will host IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests. Fans will see two champions qualify for the 2024 Olympia Weekend, ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler’s 5 Go-To Chest Exercises For Aesthetics

In a Jun. 4, 2024, YouTube video, four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler shared a pec-blasting workout focused on aesthetics. The world-renowned bodybuilder divulged his wisdom regarding form and ... Continue Reading

2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique Show Preview

The 2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique show will be held in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This contest features 15 competitors with the potential to win the first edition of this contest and ... Continue Reading

2024 Sheru Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Sheru Classic Pro is scheduled for the weekend of June 7-9, 2024, in Delhi, India. Four IFBB Pro League shows are set for this event: 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading

2024 Adela Garcia Pro Fitness Division Show Preview

The 2024 Adela Garcia Pro Fitness division show is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Bastrop, TX. Eight-time Figure Olympia champion Adela Garcia promotes this show. The winner of this contest ... Continue Reading

2024 Mile High Pro Show Preview

The 2024 Mile High Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Denver, CO. This IFBB Pro League event features Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests. Twenty-six ... Continue Reading

2024 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow is slated to take place on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. Ten of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions are featured in this show. The Fitness division ... Continue Reading

7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon’s Calf Workout for Beginners 

Calves can be notoriously tricky to grow, yet they are crucial for athletic performance and an aesthetic physique. Seven-time and reigning Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon acknowledges the struggle of ... Continue Reading

Strength Coach Kelly Matthews on How To Gain Muscle and Lose Fat

If you ask most gym goers about their goals, many will likely say to lose fat and gain muscle. However, knowing how to accomplish these goals simultaneously can be challenging. Fortunately, fitness experts ... Continue Reading

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