On May 23, 2024, 2022 Men’s Physique Olympia champ Erin Banks published a video sharing a high-volume chest and back workout on his YouTube channel. At the time of filming, Banks was 10 weeks out from his ... Continue Reading
Why Bodybuilder James Hollingshead Relies on Multiple Spotters During Leg Workouts
Men's Open bodybuilder James Hollingshead has graced the Olympia stage, secured a fifth-place finish at the recent Arnold Classic UK, and claimed the 2020 Europa Pro ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey Does Drop Sets to Build Muscle. But Are They Worth It?
When it comes to hypertrophy, all roads lead to Rome. Most of the best bodybuilders in history — think Sergio Oliva, Dorian Yates, or Arnold Schwarzenegger — had their own unique approaches to building ... Continue Reading
PR Alert: Derek Lunsford Hack Squats 900 Pounds for 12 Reps
The reigning Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford is working hard in the gym, striving for new personal records (PR) each week as he trains for his first title defense at the 2024 Olympia (Oct. 10-13) in ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s 3 Must-Eat Meals for Muscle-Building
American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic published a video on his YouTube channel showcasing the preparation of his three main daily meals. He stressed the importance of planning meals to stay on track ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Says His 2024 Bodybuilding Season Is “a Wrap”
On May 27, 2024, Four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jeremy Buendia announced across social media that he'd re-injured his Achilles tendon, doubling down on trauma suffered earlier in the spring. More ... Continue Reading
A 9-Study Meta-Analysis Suggests the Optimal Rest Time Between Sets
Rest time between sets is a crucial but often under-considered aspect of resistance training. Sufficient rest time between sets allows neuromuscular system recovery to maximize workout performance and ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Bodybuilder Kevin Gebhardt Dies at 31
The bodybuilding community is struck by the passing of another young athlete with a bright future. On May 26, 2024, news spread across social media of the unexpected death of German bodybuilder Kevin ... Continue Reading
PR Alert: Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Bench Pressed 175-Pound Dumbbells for 7 Reps
Hitting personal records (PRs) in the gym can help athletes stay motivated and on track during the off-season. Higher load training (often associated with hitting PRs) produces superior strength gains, ... Continue Reading
Mikhail Timoshin Wins 2024 AGP Classic Physique Pro Show
Mikhail Timoshin has won the 2024 IFBB Pro League AGP Classic Physique Pro show. Timoshin was one of 12 competitors representing six nations on the stage at Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on May 26, ... Continue Reading
Luca Reger Wins 2024 German Classic Pro Classic Physique Show
Luca Reger is the 2024 German Classic Pro champion. This Classic Physique show, promoted by Dennis James, was held on May 25, 2024, in St. Leon-Rot, Germany. It featured 13 IFBB Pro League athletes looking ... Continue Reading
Tonio Burton Wins 2024 California State Championships Pro Bodybuilding Show
Tonio Burton is the 2024 California State Championships Pro winner. Burton was one of 23 Men’s Open athletes who took the stage in Anaheim, CA, on May 25, 2024. He was the last to hold center stage as the ... Continue Reading
Maria Acosta Wins 2024 Klash Series Southern USA Championships Pro
Maria Acosta is the 2024 Klash Series Southern USA Championships Pro winner. Acosta was one of 20 athletes on the stage at the Orlando, FL, event on May 25, 2024. Acosta left with the win and ... Continue Reading
2024 Everest Muscle Show Results
The 2024 Everest Muscle Show was held in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The main events of this show were the IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Wellness division contests. The winners of each ... Continue Reading
2024 Optimum Classic Pro Results
The 2024 Optimum Classic Pro was held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Shreveport, LA. It was headlined by six IFBB Pro League contests that had possible 2024 Olympia qualifications hanging in the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Coach Joe Bennett Explains Proper Lat Pulldown Form
One of bodybuilding's premiere trainers, the “Hypertrophy Coach” Joe Bennett, recently trained IFBB Pro John Ballard through an intense back workout that included proper execution of the chest-supported ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Brett Wilkin’s Push Day and Future Competition Plans
IFBB Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin withdrew from the 2023 Olympia a few weeks before debuting on bodybuilding’s most prestigious stage due to digestive complications. He dedicated the remainder of ... Continue Reading
2024 Optimum Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Optimum Classic Pro show is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Shreveport, LA. This event features six pro divisions, with over 60 athletes competing across all six shows. The winners of ... Continue Reading
2024 Everest Muscle Show Preview
The 2024 Everest Muscle Show is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. It will feature the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Physique and Wellness divisions. If they were not previously ... Continue Reading
2024 Klash Series Southern USA Championships Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Klash Series Southern USA Championships Pro Bikini division show will occur on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Orlando, FL. Twenty IFBB Pro League athletes will gather in the Sunshine State to see who ... Continue Reading
2024 Asia Grand Prix Classic Physique Pro Show Preview
The 2024 Asia Grand Prix (AGP) Classic Physique Pro event is slated for Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. Promoter Alex Hong will host 12 competitors representing six countries. Those ... Continue Reading
2024 German Classic Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
Thirteen IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitors will enter the 2024 German Classic Pro in St. Leon-Rot, Germany, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Aside from scoring a pro victory, these athletes want to ... Continue Reading
2024 California State Championships Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 California State Championships Pro bodybuilding show is set for Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. Twenty-three IFBB Pro League Men’s Open athletes will compete for this title and ... Continue Reading
4 Steps to Perfect T-Bar Row Form for Muscle Growth, From Pro Bodybuilding Coach Joe Bennett
After the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem was released in the USA in August 2023, the crimefighting, pizza-eating, jacked reptiles have seen a resurgence. Aside from the comparable ... Continue Reading