While hard work and genetics lay the foundation of competitive bodybuilding success, the role of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in accelerating muscle growth and enhancing recovery is ... Continue Reading
The 20 Best (and Worst) Quad Exercises, Ranked by Bodybuilder Jeff Nippard
Bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff Nippard ranked 20 of the most common leg day variations using a color-coded tier spectrum from “S” for Super to “F” for Fail. For an exercise to be in ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry’s Chest and Triceps Training for 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia Prep
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is prepping for his first title defense at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 20-13, 2024. It will be his first ... Continue Reading
How Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Avoids Back & Knee Pain During Leg Workouts After Age 50
For bodybuilder Jay Cutler, fitness is a lifelong pursuit. The four-time Mr. Olympia winner may have retired from competitive bodybuilding over a decade ago, but Cutler hardly rests on his laurels these ... Continue Reading
73-Year-Old Bodybuilder Vasile Serban Is Shredded & Winning Physique Shows
Bodybuilding isn't just a young man's game. Anyone can commit to training and dieting to showcase the best version of their physiques on a bodybuilding stage. Case in point: Look no further than ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod’s Top 4 Back Exercises for Bodybuilding
A well-developed back is more than an aesthetic asset for competitive bodybuilders; it also signifies strength and athleticism. Back training can help improve posture and mitigate injury risk. On June 28, ... Continue Reading
2024 Huanji China Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Huanji China Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of July 5-7, 2024, at the Mangrove Tree Resort Sanya in Sanya, China. The four pro divisions featured at this show had 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Nathan De Asha Wins Men’s Open
The 2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro occurred on Sunday, Jul. 7, 2024, in Estoril, Portugal. It featured nine pro divisions with 2024 Olympia qualifications on the line. If they were not qualified, the winners ... Continue Reading
Learn To Lat Spread From 7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath
In the competitive bodybuilding Men's Open category, athletes must master poses emphasizing the latissimus dorsi. Well-developed lats are crucial for these poses, enhancing ... Continue Reading
Can Less Than 1 Hour of Weekly Resistance Training Reduce Anxiety & Depression?
Anxiety and depression have become increasingly prevalent, significantly affecting individuals' lives and contributing to difficulties in their careers, personal relationships, and overall ... Continue Reading
Grow Your Arms Under 1 Hour With Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford’s 7 Go-To Exercises
2023 Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford proves one can build world-class arms in one-hour training sessions. Published on his YouTube channel on June 22, 2024, Lunsford’s arm training consists of four ... Continue Reading
Interview: Why Bodybuilder John Robert Cardillo Fasts 22 Hours a Day
Bodybuilder John Robert Cardillo began his training by following a high-volume routine. He eventually adapted to the high-intensity training approach created by Nautilus founder Arthur Jones. In the years ... Continue Reading
The Barbell-Only Glute Workout Bodybuilder Erin Stern Calls “The Ultimate Sculptor”
With the popularity of targeted glute training and specialized gym equipment rising, two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern revealed a more straightforward path to results—the barbell. In a video ... Continue Reading
Bikini Olympia Champion Jennifer Dorie’s 5-Exercise Shoulder-Toning Workout You Can Do In Any Gym
Reigning two-time Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie recently shared insights into her shoulder-toning regimen through an Instagram post dated Jun. 21, 2024. Dorie provided a comprehensive guide for ... Continue Reading
“Pills, Potions, & Powders”: How Dr. Mike Israetel Manages Steroid Side Effects With Bodybuilding Supplements
Like it or not, anabolic steroids are having a moment right now, and not just on social media. A 2019 study called recreational anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use an “alarming worldwide public health ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry Splits With Bodybuilding Coach Abdullah Alotaibi, “Can’t Disclose” Replacement
At the end of June, the bodybuilding industry was buzzing when established coach Abdullah Alotaibi announced that he was no longer working with 2019 Mr. Olympia winner Brandon Curry. Alotaibi made the news ... Continue Reading
2024 Sur Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show Results
Buenos Aires, Argentina, hosted the 2024 Sur Pro Cup bodybuilding show on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The show featured IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Wellness competitions, and if the winners had not ... Continue Reading
Why Coach Joe Bennett “Never” Has Bodybuilders Do Lying Leg Curls to Build Muscle
"For the past 10 years, my favorite hamstring exercise for bodybuilding has been the seated leg curl. Why?" You're about to find out. That's bodybuilding coach Joe Bennett — a veteran musclesmith who ... Continue Reading
Zhivko Petkov Wins 2024 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique Show
Zhivko Petkov has won the 2024 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique show. The contest was held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the University Concert Hall in Limerick, Ireland. The ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique contest is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Limerick, Ireland. Eight IFBB Pro League competitors representing seven countries will step onstage in ... Continue Reading
2024 Eurasia Championship Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Eurasia Championship Pro Men’s Physique show is set to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This IFBB Pro League event is a 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying show, ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Figure Competitor Cintia Goldani Has Passed Away at Age 36
IFBB Pro League Figure division competitor Cintia Goldani has died at the age of 36. According to Musclecontest International, who first reported Goldani’s passing, Goldani died as a result of ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry Trains 7 Days Per Week and Diets for 4 Months to Defend the Men’s Physique Olympia Title
Following an impressive 2023 bodybuilding season, reigning Men’s Physique Olympia champion and three-time Men’s Physique Arnold Classic winner Ryan Terry, is preparing to defend ... Continue Reading
The Top 2 Bodybuilding Techniques Ronnie Coleman Used to Build Muscle
Like a church sermon or commercial jingle, Ronnie Coleman’s iconic “Yeah, buddy!” tagline periodically bounces around the heads of bodybuilding enthusiasts all over the world. Sure, it’s catchy, but that’s ... Continue Reading