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Figure Bodybuilder Tilda Selby Reveals Her Supplement Stack

British bodybuilder Tilda Selby started her career in the Wellness division in 2021, won her IFBB Pro card in the Figure division in 2023, and will soon compete in the Bikini division. On Aug. 22, 2024, ... Continue Reading

Can You Lose Muscle From Working Out?

Building muscle is a complex process influenced by various factors, from exercise selection to nutrition and recovery. An ineffective program can not only lead to suboptimal results but can also cause ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead Post Workout Cold Plunge

Why Chris Bumstead Doesn’t Cold Plunge Post-Workout, Ever

It may seem like cold plunging is all the rage these days, but you won't catch five-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead taking a chilly dip after his bodybuilding workouts. Cold ... Continue Reading

Jennifer Dorie

Reigning 2-Time Champion Jennifer Dorie Will Not Compete in the 2024 Bikini Olympia

Two-time Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie has withdrawn from the 2024 Bikini Olympia, which is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. Dorie shared the announcement on her Instagram page ... Continue Reading

2024 Global Hong Kong Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Global Hong Kong Pro took place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, featuring three 2024 Olympia qualifying shows for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. The ... Continue Reading

Why You Must Do More Than 3 Sets for Strength and Hypertrophy Gains

The notion that more sets lead to greater strength gains has been a long-standing belief among fitness enthusiasts. Can this dogma hold up to scrutiny? On Aug. 29, 2024, Dr. Layne Norton, Ph.D. in ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler Top Bodybuilding Exercises

Jay Cutler’s 10 Top Bodybuilding Exercises for Each Muscle

Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler knew how to find the right tool for the job. The now-retired Cutler remains physically active well into his 50s, and relies on many of the same winning bodybuilding ... Continue Reading

19-Year-Old Brazilian Bodybuilder Matheus Pavlak Found Dead

Brazilian teenage bodybuilder Matheus Pavlak has reportedly been found dead at the age of 19. The New York Post cited multiple reports that he died on Sunday, Sep. 1, 2024, in his home. Pavlak was a ... Continue Reading

Arnold Schwarzenegger Donkey Calf Raise

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Favorite Calf Exercise Was Super Weird, but It Worked

There's a deleted scene in Pumping Iron (1977) that shows seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger bent over a piece of equipment, mounted by a sweaty, scantily clad bodybuilder, bouncing up and down. ... Continue Reading

3 Exercises & Training Techniques for Chiseled Back Width

Building a wide, muscular back with ideal proportions can be tricky. The back has several muscles varying in size and function, each requiring various training angles to stimulate. By his own admission, ... Continue Reading

The 4 Best Types of Cardio, Ranked

Cardio exercise is vital to physical health and mental well-being. It’s also a powerful fat-loss weapon. What cardio methods are the safest and most sustainable? Which ones burn the most calories, and how ... Continue Reading

Men’s Open Bodybuilder James Hollingshead’s Updated Training Split is Grueling on the Upper Body

Since his breakout year in bodybuilding in 2020, British Men’s Open competitor James Hollingshead has gained popularity for his intense training sessions that require multiple ... Continue Reading

Frank Zane Ab Workout

1,000 Reps a Day: Frank Zane’s Legendary Ab Workout, Explained

At his peak, Frank Zane had perhaps the best abs in bodybuilding. His world-renowned midsection and mastery over the stomach vacuum technique helped Zane bag an Olympia three-peat in 1977, '78, and ... Continue Reading

2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro was held in Monterrey, Mexico, on the weekend of Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2024, and it featured two 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique and ... Continue Reading

2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships were held in Pittsburgh, PA, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 2024. With the Masters Olympia absent for the 2024 season, this served as the top event ... Continue Reading

2024 Alina Popa Classic Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Show Results

Alida Opre of Hungary is the 2024 Alina Popa Classic Pro winner. The inaugural edition of this women’s bodybuilding show was held in Cluj, Romania, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. It featured 10 IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading

2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show Results

Emmanuel Costa is the 2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Men’s Physique show winner. This IFBB Pro League competition was held in Goania, Brazil, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Costa was the best out of seven ... Continue Reading

2024 RGV Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 RGV Classic Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in McAllen, TX. IFBB Pro League Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions were featured, with 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading

Slim Waist Ab Exercise Erin Stern

This Ab Exercise Actually Slims Your Waist: Ms. Figure Olympia Erin Stern

The right ab exercise can make all the difference when it comes to creating a slim waist and hourglass silhouette. It's a cable ab exercise that combines two rock-solid core movements. We're going to ... Continue Reading

Hunter Labrada 2024 Olympia

Will Hunter Labrada Make It to the 2024 Olympia?

Hunter Labrada is running out of time. The 2024 Olympia runs from Oct. 10 to 13 in Las Vegas, NV. Labrada, one of the big dogs in the Men's Open yard, has yet to qualify as of Aug. 31. If successful, ... Continue Reading

2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships bodybuilding show will occur on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA. With the Masters Olympia absent for the 2024 season, this is ... Continue Reading

2024 RGV Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 RGV Classic Pro will occur on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in McAllen, TX. This IFBB Pro League-sanctioned event will feature the Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions. The winners of those ... Continue Reading

2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro is set for Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2024, in Monterrey, Mexico. This competition, promoted by M&M Promotions, will feature the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Physique and Bikini ... Continue Reading

2024 Global Classic Hong Kong Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Global Classic Hong Kong Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Hong Kong. This is one of the only shows on the 2024 schedule not to be held on weekends. The show ... Continue Reading

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