The reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion, Chris Bumstead, has a vice-like grip on the division. He refuses to rest on his laurels and is continually improving his physique. On June ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Arnold Schwarzenegger? We Look Back at the Oak’s Short-Lived Powerlifting Career
For many fans, Arnold Schwarzenegger is bodybuilding. The seven-time Mr. Olympia winner helped bring the sport into the mainstream back in the 1970s, and he's still the standard that nearly every champion ... Continue Reading
Why Jay Cutler Thinks the Bench Press Is the “Worst Exercise” for Bodybuilding
"The bench press is the standard, which is funny because it's like the worst exercise for bodybuilding." That's Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, discussing the merit of free-weight compound ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ Top 3 Exercises To Build a Bigger Chest
A well-developed chest enhances overall aesthetics and can improve posture, breathing, functional strength, and athletic performance. The 2024 Arnold Classic (AC) champion Wesley Vissers shared the 3 ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Explores Dr. Paul Saladino’s Animal-Based Diet
Canadian fitness influencer Will Tennyson routinely takes on challenging fitness and diet feats, such as attempting to devour bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman’s 6,000-calorie diet. On June 6, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin Teaches the Mandatory Poses for Classic Physique
The Classic Physique division prioritizes symmetry, proportion, and muscularity, reminiscent of the Golden Era of bodybuilding (1960s-80s). While Open division competitors perform eight mandatory poses, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Tom Platz Still Has Jacked Legs at 68 Years Old
Tom Platz turns 69 on June 26. The “Quadfather” of golden era bodybuilding, though, still has it. A few weeks before his big day, Platz shared a physique update on Instagram with his 630,000-strong ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheru Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
There were seven IFBB Pro League shows held on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024, and one was the 2024 Sheru Classic Pro in Delhi, India. 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications were on the line for the 212, ... Continue Reading
2024 DC Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 DC Pro show was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Alexandria, VA. The IFBB Pro League-sanctioned show featured the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions, which awarded the winners 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 Mile High Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Mile High Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Denver, CO. This event featured the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions, and those contests awarded 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
Susan Graham Wins 2024 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Show
Susan Graham won the 2024 Omaha Pro. The IFBB Pro League Women’s Physique show was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Omaha, NE. Thirteen competitors went pose for a pose, and Graham left the stage last ... Continue Reading
2024 Toronto Pro Supershow Results — Akim Williams Wins Men’s Open
The 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow took place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. It featured 10 IFBB Pro League contests with 2024 Olympia ramifications. The only division not featured ... Continue Reading
Robert Timms Wins the 2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique Show
Robert Timms is the 2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique show champion. Timms was one of 15 competitors who stood onstage in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Due to this victory, Timms ... Continue Reading
Exercise Science PhD Says This “Goofy” Exercise Is the Best for Stubborn Biceps
Let’s be real; nobody has big enough biceps. We’re all aiming to be Arnold Schwarzenegger in one way or another. On Jun. 4, Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization and bodybuilder Jared Feather ... Continue Reading
2024 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Show Preview
Thirteen Women’s Physique athletes will grace the stage at the 2024 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique show in Omaha, NE, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Those athletes will face the fans and judges hoping to win and ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 5 Go-To Chest Exercises For Aesthetics
In a Jun. 4, 2024, YouTube video, four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler shared a pec-blasting workout focused on aesthetics. The world-renowned bodybuilder divulged his wisdom regarding form and ... Continue Reading
2024 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow is slated to take place on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. Ten of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions are featured in this show. The Fitness division ... Continue Reading
Strength Coach Kelly Matthews on How To Gain Muscle and Lose Fat
If you ask most gym goers about their goals, many will likely say to lose fat and gain muscle. However, knowing how to accomplish these goals simultaneously can be challenging. Fortunately, fitness experts ... Continue Reading
Volume Cycling: How Fewer Sets Can Help You Build More Muscle
How many sets are necessary for muscle hypertrophy? Does it suffice to perform just two sets, or is there a need to increase to three, four, or even five sets to maximize gains? Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 3 Favorite Dumbbell Biceps Exercises
Well-developed biceps offer more than just an aesthetic boost; they enhance functionality and upper body strength. Building jacked arms doesn’t require high-tech training equipment. Four-time Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
“I Want To Be Michael Jordan” & More: Chris Bumstead on 2024 Olympia Prep
"My mind's been in a different place this year now that I have a child," bodybuilder Chris Bumstead says. On Jun. 3, 2024, Bumstead got candid with the camera for a YouTube interview about his mindset ... Continue Reading
These 3 Exercises Can Boost Back and Shoulder Hypertrophy For Competition
Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in sports physiology, is training for a bodybuilding competition. On May 27, 2024, Dr. Israetel offered a glimpse into his rigorous back and shoulder training regimen. ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Erin Stern’s Top 5 Tips for Faster Fat Loss
Losing fat can feel like solving a jigsaw puzzle, but two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern offers the missing pieces in a video published on her YouTube channel. In the video, Stern shares her five ... Continue Reading
“No Squats”: The Leg Exercises 62-Year-Old Bodybuilder Dorian Yates Uses to Build Muscle
“Gone are the days of 1,500-pound leg presses,” lamented six-time bodybuilding champion Dorian Yates in the caption of a May 31, 2024 Instagram post. Yates, now 62, is one of the most decorated ... Continue Reading