On May 18, 2024, the 2024 New York Pro occurred in Teaneck, NJ. One of the premiere contests of the IFBB Pro League season, the New York Pro featured the Men's Open division, highlighted by Nick Walker, ... Continue Reading
Is Blood Sugar Affected By Food Sequencing?
There is a rising popularity of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) on social media, regarding the importance of limiting blood glucose spikes after meals. This has led many to believe that even short-term ... Continue Reading
John Robert Cardillo Shares Workout Wisdom Learned From Arthur Jones
Imagine lying on the floor, collapsed in a pool of sweat. Your legs are aching; your heart feels like it could explode right through your chest. As you try to open your eyes, sweat blurs your vision. There ... Continue Reading
What Is Hunter Labrada’s Favorite Exercise for Huge Quads?
American bodybuilder and four-time Mr. Olympia competitor Hunter Labrada has shared his favorite exercises for building massive quads. His preferred quad-building exercises emphasize available gym ... Continue Reading
This Is What Dana Linn Bailey Wishes She Knew Before She Started Training
Building an award-winning physique requires years of relentless effort, dedication, and commitment. Former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey revealed seven tips she wishes she had known ... Continue Reading
Livingstone Livenho Wins 2024 Musclecontest Sao Paulo Pro Classic Physique Show
Livingstone Livenho has won the 2024 Musclecontest Sao Paulo Pro Classic Physique show. The event was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Eight competitors took to the stage, ... Continue Reading
Marissa Andrews Wins 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Lions Classic Pro Wellness Show
Marissa Andrews won the 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Lions Classic Pro Wellness show. The contest, which was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Guadalajara, Mexico, featured four competitors vying for the win. ... Continue Reading
Try Cydney Gillon’s Back Workout for Beginners
Seven-time Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon has shared her recommended back workout for those new to training and bodybuilding. It can be modified based on one's fitness level and goals. “If ... Continue Reading
2024 New York Pro Bodybuilding Show Live Results
The 2024 New York Pro in Teaneck, NJ, is now in the books. It took place today, May 18, 2024, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe. It featured every IFBB Pro League division except Fitness and Men's ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Wins 2024 New York Pro Men’s Open Title
The 2024 New York Pro saw the competitive return of Nick Walker and crowned him as Men’s Open champion. He was one of 20 athletes who entered the 20th edition of the contest on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in ... Continue Reading
What To Expect From Your First Bodybuilding Contest Prep, + Tips From 2 PhDs Who Compete
If you aspire to a career in bodybuilding, know that you can’t just waltz out on stage. Regardless of division, physique athletes dedicate months of their time to contest prep — the 10-to-20-ish-week ... Continue Reading
How Missy Truscott Trains 5 Months Post ACL & Meniscus Surgery
Bodybuilder Missy Truscott's bid for a third Fitness Olympia title was tragically cut short in 2023 when she sustained a devastating knee injury — a torn ACL and two torn menisci — during her Fitness ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Sao Paulo Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Sao Paulo Pro will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This show will feature eight IFBB Pro League athletes competing for a win as well as a qualification to ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. and Mrs. Lions Classic Pro Wellness Show Preview
The 2024 Mr. and Mrs. Lions Classic Pro event will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Guadalajara, Mexico. This show will feature the IFBB Pro League Wellness division, and four competitors are on the ... Continue Reading
2024 New York Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 edition of the New York Pro will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Teaneck, NJ. This show, promoted by Steve Weinberger, is considered one of the more prestigious non-Olympia shows on the ... Continue Reading
Is The Expert Who Says Periodization Doesn’t Matter For Hypertrophy Wrong?
On May 15, 2024, Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in Sports Physiology, and Menno Henselmans, MSc in Exercise Physiology, debated the importance of periodization for hypertrophy training. Henselmans argued that ... Continue Reading
The 2 Best Biceps Exercises for Muscle Growth (According to a Pro Bodybuilding Coach)
Building buff biceps is a big deal to bodybuilders, broadly speaking. But here's the kicker — with so many biceps curl variations out there, how are you supposed to know which kind of curls kick butt and ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Takes On Sam Sulek’s Chest Workout
Mitchell Hooper is experiencing an exceptional year in 2024 despite not defending his World's Strongest Man (WSM) title against three-time champion Tom Stoltman. Hooper ranked as the runner-up to Stoltman ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Andrew Jacked’s 7 Favorite Back Exercises
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known as Andrew Jacked, is a rising star in the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open division. He's secured a top-five finish at the 2023 Olympia and several pro ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada’s Off-Season Full Day of Eating
During the off-season, competitive bodybuilders prioritize muscle growth and strength gains by following a calorie surplus (ensuring daily caloric intake exceeds expenditure). During his off-season, ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Takes on IFBB Pro Taylor Learmont’s Off-Season Workout
2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champ Mitchell Hooper teamed with 2023 Fitness Olympia silver medalist Taylor Learmont to tackle her high-volume off-season chest and arms workout routine. The Fitness ... Continue Reading
2024 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Pittsburgh Pro was held on May 10-11, 2024, at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. The show is promoted by IFBB Pro League president Jim Manion. It features six IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
2024 Kokeny Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Four IFBB Pro League shows were held in four different countries on the weekend of May 11-12, 2024. One was the Kokeny Classic Pro show in Budapest, Hungary, featuring the Classic Physique, Figure, and ... Continue Reading
2024 Kim Junho Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Kim Junho Classic Pro occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. This event featured two IFBB Pro League divisions, Classic Physique and Men’s Physique, and the contests ... Continue Reading