“The incline dumbbell press is my absolute essential chest exercise,” Chris Bumstead said during a Sept. 23, 2024, Q&A just three weeks out from the 2024 Olympia. Every bodybuilder has their ... Continue Reading
2 Weeks Out: 2024 Classic Physique Olympia | Top 5 Physique Round-Up
It’s getting down to the wire — the 2024 Olympia weekend runs from Oct. 10 to 13 in Las Vegas, NV, and will include the highly-anticipated, fan-favorite Classic Physique category. Bumstead will have ... Continue Reading
2024 Men’s Physique Olympia Preview
The 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia will be one of the 11 championship bodybuilding events held at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. This competition will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, ... Continue Reading
2024 AGP Pro All Stars Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 AGP Pro All Stars show will occur in Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. This 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying show will feature the 212, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
2024 Tsunami Nutrition Showdown Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Tsunami Nutrition Showdown Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Metz, France. This show is a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event, meaning the winners for each of the three ... Continue Reading
2024 Everest Muscle Fest Figure Division Show Preview
The 2024 Everest Muscle Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. This show will feature 17 Figure division athletes who will compete for qualification to the 2025 Figure ... Continue Reading
Experts Were WRONG About Maximizing Muscle Growth (Sort Of)
Everybody hates Jeff Nippard. At least, that’s the premise of the bodybuilder and content creator’s latest social media outing. Recent scientific research conducted by leading sport science experts ... Continue Reading
2024 Daytona Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Daytona Pro is set to be held in Daytona Beach, FL, on the weekend of Sept. 28-29, 2024. The 2025 Olympia qualifying event will feature the Men’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, and Women’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Rio Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Rio Pro Men’s Physique show will occur on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 2023 edition of this contest featured the Bikini division, but ... Continue Reading
2024 Legion Sports Fest Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Legion Sports Fest Pro is slated for the weekend of Sept. 28-29, 2024, in Reno, NV. Eight IFBB Pro League divisions will be featured in 2025 Olympia qualifying contests. The winners of each ... Continue Reading
“We Were Close”: Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson Says He Almost Bought the Mr. Olympia
The deal was so close you could smell it: Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson says he was cooking up a nearly done deal to purchase and refurbish the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition before plans fell ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Explains How To Build a Wider Back
A well-developed back is a cornerstone of a symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing physique. "Shows are won from the back" is an often-touted notion that converts judges' scorecards to top finishes in ... Continue Reading
More Than Muscle: Research Backs Creatine for Brain Health
Creatine, long hailed as the gold standard of muscle supplements, is gaining popularity for brain health and performance. Research suggests it could benefit those with depression and brain-related ... Continue Reading
2024 212 Olympia Preview
The 2024 212 Olympia contest is one of 11 world championship bodybuilding events at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 11-12, 2024. This single-day contest will ... Continue Reading
5 Science-Based Hacks for Muscle Growth That Actually Work
Building muscle is a marathon, not a sprint. That said, there’s no reason you shouldn’t look for every possible avenue to speed things up on your journey. These five tips for muscle growth are ... Continue Reading
The Mobility Routine Chris Bumstead Uses to Grow His Chest Ahead of the 2024 Olympia
At the 2024 Olympia, which will be held on Oct. 10-13, 2024, reigning five-time Classic Physique champ Chris Bumstead will attempt his sixth consecutive title. Recently, he collaborated ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Uses “Intensifers” to Improve Muscle Separation and Conditioning For the 2024 Mr. Olympia
Competitive bodybuilders implement strategic adjustments to their training as they near a competition. On Sept. 20, 2024, 2021 Arnold Classic champ Nick Walker revealed his training strategies four weeks ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Divisions Collide — Chris Bumstead & Brett Wilkin Co-Op Pull Day
While competitive bodybuilders from different divisions strive for distinct aesthetics, their training methodologies undeniably overlap. On Sept. 15, 2024, reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia ... Continue Reading
Champions Unite — Hadi Choopan’s & Derek Lunsford’s FST-7 Training During 2024 Olympia Prep
Witnessing two Mr. Olympia champions train together is a rarity, especially when they are at the peak of their careers and locked in a fierce rivalry. Yet, the 24-time Olympia-winning coach, Hany Rambod, ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia Preview
The 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia contest is the main event of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. The show is scheduled for two nights. Pre-judging will occur on Friday, Oct. 11, ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Still Has Shredded Abs at Age 62
Age is just a number — for six-time Mr. Olympia winner Dorian Yates, 62 is nothing more than another notch on his belt. "It's been hectic," said Yates of his travels in 2024, both to conduct seminars ... Continue Reading
How LITTLE Protein Can You Eat and Still Build Muscle?
Bodybuilding is all about maximalism: How many sets do I need to do to maximize muscle hypertrophy? How do I pick the exercises that optimize my growth potential? Blah, blah blah. If you’re into ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater’s Grocery Shopping Hacks
Even the most minor dietary adjustments can dramatically impact one’s physique. This is why competitive bodybuilders pay meticulous attention to their nutritional choices and grocery shopping. On Sept. ... Continue Reading
Rep It or Reject It — Strength Coach Jeff Cavaliere’s Go-To Chest Exercises
Athlean-X founder Jeff Cavaliere's YouTube channel has attracted nearly 14 million subscribers. He is one of the most influential figures in this online fitness space. On Sept. 17, 2024, Cavaliere and his ... Continue Reading