When people think of the biggest names in bodybuilding in terms of competition, the most popular athletes to come up tend to be five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and 2023 Mr. ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard Explains How To Get Abs by Summer, Using Science
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is still many months away. But as the saying goes, summer bodies are built during the winter. If you're bulking now, you should plan to get your abs popping ... Continue Reading
Tony Pearson on Bodybuilding: “It’s Art”
Tony Pearson, famed for his aesthetic physique, symmetry, and electrifying stage presence, clinched the World Bodybuilding Guild (WBBG) Pro Mr. World and WBBG Olympus in 1979. A year later, he scored gold ... Continue Reading
Eat Like a Champion — Samson Dauda’s 2024 Arnold Classic Prep Diet
Eight weeks out from the 2024 Arnold Classic, reigning Men’s Open champion Samson Dauda is eating toward the goal of his first title defense. That means measuring and timing his meals for months leading up ... Continue Reading
How Breon Ansley Uses Unilateral Training to Balance His Legs
Bodybuilding is all about aesthetics — muscle size, shape, and conditioning; professional bodybuilders are judged on balance, proportions, and symmetry. Neglecting muscle and strength imbalances can ... Continue Reading
Train Chest Like Bodybuilding Legends Branch Warren and Johnnie Jackson
Bodybuilding fans in 2024 watch training videos from the current crop of athletes, such as 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford and the popular Nick Walker for training inspiration. Who doesn't ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Withdraws From the 2024 Arnold Classic and Arnold Classic UK Contests
Less than two months before the 36th Arnold Classic, a top contender has dropped out. IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known as Andrew Jacked, has withdrawn from both ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympias Unite: Hadi Choopan and Phil Heath Train Back Together
The 2022 Mr. Olympia champion, Hadi Choopan, conceded the title in 2023 to the first multi-division Olympia champion, Derek Lunsford. Of course, Choopan wants to reclaim the crown. To do ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Learns How Challenging Pilates Can Be
Pilates is a strength training variation that emphasizes mind-muscle connection. Research suggests that Pilates can help improve flexibility and bodily awareness, reduce chronic lower back pain, and boost ... Continue Reading
“I Think I Went Into Shock”: Dorian Yates Reflects on Winning the 1997 Mr. Olympia With a Torn Triceps
Bodybuilder Dorian Yates won six Mr. Olympia titles throughout the 1990s and, in part, ushered in the “mass monster” era that still influences the sport today. “The Shadow,” as Yates was known for his ... Continue Reading
Natural Bodybuilder Sean “Shizzy” Taaffe Learns How Tough Leg Day With Hany Rambod Is
Leg days are typically the most feared training sessions of an athlete's programming. The intensity, in combination with the physical and mental exertion needed to train the body's largest muscle groups, ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s Flexibility Practices for Enhanced Muscle Growth
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is amidst his 2024 off-season, though he is slated to compete at the 2024 Arnold Classic on March 1-3, 2024, in Columbus, ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s Arm Day Reps and Sets Recommendations
Building arms to be proportionate with larger muscle groups like the chest and back can be a challenge. The biceps, triceps, and forearms are smaller muscle groups that, more often than not, need more ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s 2024 Off-Season Grocery Haul Doesn’t Include Junk Food
Canadian bodybuilder Chris Bumstead clinched his fifth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title at the 2023 Olympia. Post-victory, Bumstead underwent a hair transplant, necessitating a month-long break ... Continue Reading
3 Steps to Help You Lean Out in 2024
Every January, gyms, fitness centers, and training classes worldwide witness a surge in memberships as people commit to New Year's resolutions targeted at healthier and fitter bodies. “If you want to ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski and Nathan De Asha Use High Intensity to Build Their Chests
The European bodybuilding duo of 2023 Olympia Classic Physique bronze medalist Urs Kalecinski and multiple pro show champion Nathan De Asha teamed up to kickstart their training ... Continue Reading
“Maybe It Was a Good Thing” — Nick Walker Reflects During First Full Leg Day After Hamstring Tear
On Oct. 31, 2023, 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker revealed that he'd suffered a grisly hamstring tear during his prep for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. The injury forced Walker to withdraw from ... Continue Reading
The 5-Exercise, High-Volume Shoulder Workout Derek Lunsford Uses for Massive Pumps
Reigning Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford has, arguably, the best X-frame —characterized by expansive shoulders, a tiny waist, and sprawling quads — in the pro bodybuilding circuit. Lunsford’s X-frame ... Continue Reading
Ramon “Dino” Rocha Queiroz Biography: Bodybuilding Career, Workouts, and Height
In the eyes of many bodybuilding fans, the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia contest cemented Chris Bumstead as the G.O.A.T. after he claimed his fifth consecutive championship in Orlando, FL on Nov. ... Continue Reading
Eric Bugenhagen’s High-Calorie Snack Is His “Ticket to Gainsville”
Eric Bugenhagen (a.k.a. professional wrestler formerly known as Rick Boogs) is a bodybuilder amid a bulking phase. Considering Bugenhagen's physique is already massive, and he was known in the ring for his ... Continue Reading
Why Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Believes Walking Lunges Are “Essential”
Bodybuilders know a thing or two about strength training exercises. The movements that comprise a bodybuilder’s workout plan will, quite literally, shape the physique they bring to the competition stage on ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Shows Larry Wheels How to Train Legs Like a Men’s Open Bodybuilder
Powerlifter-turned-bodybuilder Larry Wheels sent shockwaves through the bodybuilding community by emerging victorious at his debut Classic Physique bodybuilding show, the 2023 NPC Ultimate Warriors. Wheels ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Bodybuilders of 2023
The 2023 bodybuilding season was full of tight competitions and standout moments that gave fans plenty to discuss over the past 12 months. We saw long-running dynasties continue on, others end in ... Continue Reading
2024 Arnold Classic UK Rosters Revealed
The 2024 Arnold Classic UK contest is slated for March 15-17, 2024, in Birmingham, England. It is set to take place two weeks after the Arnold Classic US edition in Columbus, OH, marking a big kickoff to ... Continue Reading