The final stages of contest prep can make all the difference between earning a place on the podium or standing on the sidelines. Competitive bodybuilders face the daunting task of trying to have ... Continue Reading
Why the Bent-Over Row Is a Horrible Lat Exercise
When it comes to bodybuilding exercises, the bent-over row is a classic. But as muscle-building methodologies advance, some experts say it might be time to leave the bent-over row in the ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Reveals How He Built “Gorilla Suit” Shoulders
Strong shoulders can improve posture, enhance overall functionality, and boost performance across various sports and activities. In his competitive prime, four-time Mr. Olympia champ Jay Cutler ... Continue Reading
“Underdog Mentality”: Chris Bumstead’s Advice to Mr. Olympia First-Timer Martin Fitzwater
Chris Bumstead is bodybuilding’s top dog. The five-time Classic Physique Olympia winner is poised to defend his sixth title at the 2024 Olympia in October. Meanwhile, freshman Men’s Open competitor Martin ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic Learns Mike O’Hearn’s Secrets for Bigger Arms
After failing to qualify for the 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic returns to his former division, Classic Physique, ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ 3 Exercises That Pack Massive Size on His Quads
A well-defined V-taper paired with proportionate, muscular thighs creates the prized X-frame physique — an aesthetic the 2024 Arnold Classic and UK Physique champion Wesley Vissers embodies. Quickly ... Continue Reading
56-Year-Old Shannon Sharpe Looks as Shredded as Ever in Epic Chest and Triceps Workout
Only 378 former players can call themselves Pro Football Hall of Famers. Out of that select group, nine played the tight end position. That represents 2.4% of the elite class who have busts in Canton, ... Continue Reading
5 Reasons You Can’t Skip Barbell Squats on Leg Day
Barbell squats are a must-do leg exercise. Somewhere along the way, it seems like everybody moved on from what was long considered the de facto lower-body movement. But for (almost) everybody ... Continue Reading
10 Hacks To Build More Muscle in Less Time
The time commitment typically associated with hypertrophy-focused training can deter many would-be gym-goers. This perception of needing to spend countless hours in the gym prevents them from starting ... Continue Reading
2024 Ms. Olympia Preview
The 2024 Ms. Olympia is one of 11 competitions held at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 11-12, 2024. The Ms. Olympia contest is the world championship event for the ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s Top 5 Leg Workout Tips
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath was the dominant force in bodybuilding from 2011 to 2017. Dubbed "The Gift" for his extraordinary genetics, Heath maintains the moniker with an unwavering ... Continue Reading
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Changed His Mind About Bodybuilding Splits
Arnold Schwarzenegger has his own workout split, and it’s brutal. But in retrospect, the seven-time Mr. Olympia wouldn’t advise beginners to follow it. Quite the opposite, actually. “The Encyclopedia ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s List of the 5 Greatest Bodybuilders of All Time (Spoiler: He’s On It)
Iron sharpens iron; game recognizes game. Those phrases apply across many spectrums, as elite athletes in any sport know what it takes to be the best. In the ultra-competitive world of ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Arm Training With Hany Rambod Two Weeks From the 2024 Olympia
Recent research supports that exercises that load muscles in their fully stretched position can accelerate hypertrophy gains. Adding partial reps, slow eccentrics, and iso-holds helps amplify this effect. ... Continue Reading
2024 Classic Physique Olympia Preview
The 2024 Classic Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, as part of the 2024 Olympia Weekend, will be the ninth edition of the contest. The single-day contest will begin at the ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia: Top 5 Physique Round-Up, 2 Weeks Out
The 2024 Mr. Olympia is just around the corner. The four-day extravaganza in Los Vegas, NV, lasts from Oct. 10 to 13 and will feature the historic 60th edition of the biggest night in ... Continue Reading
2024 Wheelchair Olympia Preview
The 2024 Wheelchair Olympia is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Sixteen competitors will take the stage to determine the best ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Rio Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Felipe Goncalves has won the 2024 Musclecontest Rio Pro Men’s Physique show. The competition, which featured 14 competitors, was held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ... Continue Reading
2024 Daytona Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Daytona Pro was held in Daytona Beach, FL, on Sept. 28-29, 2024. This show featured 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Men’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, and Women’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Everest Muscle Fest Figure Division Show Results
Nadine Claudia Huber is the 2024 Everest Muscle Fest winner. The Figure division show was held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland, and featured 17 pro competitors. Thanks to this win, ... Continue Reading
2024 AGP Pro All Stars Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 AGP Pro All Stars show was held in Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Three men’s pro divisions and two women’s categories were featured in this competition. If ... Continue Reading
2024 Tsunami Nutrition Showdown Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Tsunami Nutrition Showdown Pro was held in Metz, France, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. It was a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Men’s Open, Classic Physique, and Bikini divisions. ... Continue Reading
2024 Legion Sports Fest Pro Results
The 2024 Legion Sports Fest Pro, which took place on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Reno, NV, featured eight of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions. Only the 212, Women’s Bodybuilding and Men’s ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler on Why Bodybuilders Shouldn’t Do Deadlifts (& What To Do Instead)
Jay Cutler isn’t a fan of deadlifts, at least when it comes to building muscle. The four-time Mr. Olympia winner prefers to modify the deadlift and make it more applicable to hypertrophy ... Continue Reading