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Ansley

Breon Ansley’s 5 Go-to Back Exercises While Prepping for the 2023 Olympia

Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley left the Classic Physique division after a fourth-place finish at the 2022 Olympia, announcing a move to the 212 division. However, the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading

Calum von Moger Zack Telander Mental Health Interview

Former Bodybuilder Calum von Moger Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles During Interview With Zack Telander

If you followed bodybuilding online in the second half of the 2010s, you know who Calum von Moger is. The Australian-born bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-influencer soared to the top of fitness pop culture ... Continue Reading

Dana Linn Bailey and Jay Cutler

Dana Linn Bailey and Jay Cutler’s Back and Biceps Workout

2013 Women’s Physique Olympia Champion Dana Linn Bailey recently caught up with four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, leaving a great impression on her. On Aug. 17, 2023, Bailey published a video on her ... Continue Reading

Clark Bartram

Fitness Model Clark Bartram’s 4 Markers For Staying Jacked In Your 70s

A 2022 study in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise states, "greater time spent being sedentary was associated with worse physical functioning outcomes." This isn't good news for those who become ... Continue Reading

Brett Wilkin

How Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett Programs Brett Wilkin’s Arm Training

After qualifying for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin joined forces with coach Joe Bennett to build a Sandow-trophy-worthy physique. Wilkin is training with Bennett to build Wilkin's ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead

Chris Bumstead’s Final Back Day of His 2023 Off-Season Bulk

The four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has entered his prep for a fourth title defense at the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL. Bumstead weighed 268 ... Continue Reading

Layne Norton

Eat When You Lift — Dr. Layne Norton Breaks Down New Study on Training While Fasting

Dr. Layne Norton return to his YouTube channel on Aug. 16, 2023, to break down a 2023 study from the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance that covered how fasting ... Continue Reading

Mike O'Hearn

John Tsikouris and Mike O’Hearn On How Peptides Affect Health and Recovery

Most athletes and serious lifters will likely contend with at least one injury during their careers. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) are popular for soft tissue injuries and inflammation ... Continue Reading

Brothers

Ariana Brothers Wins 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini Division

Ariana Brothers is the 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini division champion. On Aug. 19, 2023, the judges ranked Brothers as the best out of 26 contestants in Nashville, TN. Brothers' victory included a ... Continue Reading

Andrew Jacked

Andrew Jacked Wins 2023 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show

On the weekend of Aug. 18-19, 2023, athletes from eight IFBB Pro League divisions gathered for the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, TX, to compete for titles and the 2023 Olympia qualifications. The fans in ... Continue Reading

Lizzie Martinez

2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini Division Preview

The 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro contest takes place on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Twenty-six IFBB Pro League Bikini division athletes will compete to ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker

No Overhead Presses — 6 Exercises Nick Walker Uses to Build 3D Shoulders

2023 Mr. Olympia competitor Nick Walker has some of the best shoulders in bodybuilding that helped score his bronze medal performance at the 2022 Olympia. However, Walker rarely does traditional shoulder ... Continue Reading

Jeff Nippard

The 6 Exercises in Jeff Nippard’s Scientifically “Perfect” Lower Body Workout

Natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, and fitness influencer Jeff Nippard touted “big new leg day” in his video published to his YouTube channel on Aug. 7, 2023. The workout Nippard dubbed “The Perfect ... Continue Reading

Shaun Clarida

The 9 Arm Exercises Shaun Clarida Trains to Defend His 212 Olympia Title

Reigning two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida relatively early in his 2023 Olympia prep. “The Giant Killer” transitioned from a push, pull, and legs training regimen to a routine that focuses on one ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker

Nick Walker’s Full Day of High-Carb Eating During 2023 Olympia Prep

The 2023 Olympia is scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL, and qualified bodybuilders are amidst their contest prep, including Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker. "The Mutant" is finishing his bulking ... Continue Reading

Sayed

2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

Out of the five IFBB Pro League contests held on the weekend of Aug. 11-13, 2023, the 2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro show in London, England (also promoted as the Sheru Classic UK) was the largest. Seven ... Continue Reading

oyku basar

2023 Tupelo Pro Classic Physique and Figure Show Results

There were five IFBB Pro League events throughout the world on the weekend Aug. 11-13, 2023, and one of them was the 2023 Tupelo Pro in Tupelo, MS. Classic Physique and Figure division contests were ... Continue Reading

Oliveira

Rafael Oliveira Victorious at 2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show

On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, 10 IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique athletes gathered in Goiania, Brazil, to compete in the 2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro. By the end of the contest, Rafael ... Continue Reading

Jamena

Jonas Jamena Triumphant at 2023 Pacific USA Men’s Physique Show

Jonas Jamena of the Philippines has won the 2023 Pacific USA Men’s Physique show. He’s now qualified for the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia contest at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, ... Continue Reading

Jordan Brannon

Jordan Brannon Wins 2023 Tahoe Pro Bikini Division Show

Jordan Brannon is the 2023 Tahoe Pro Bikini division champion. Brannon was one of over 20 IFBB Pro League athletes competing in Stateline, NV, and her name was announced last as the winner. Brannon has ... Continue Reading

Layne Norton

Dr. Layne Norton Breaks Down the Science Behind Leg Extensions

Dr. Layne Norton, Ph.D., has previously linked up with fitness influencer Jeff Nippard to examine science-based leg training. Continuing that exploration, Norton further explained the ... Continue Reading

Kalecinski

Cutting for the 2023 Olympia — Urs Kalecinski’s Full Day of Eating

Classic Physique bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski must shed 26 pounds of muscle to make weight for the 2023 Olympia. The German bodybuilder is cutting his food intake and increasing his cardio to get under his ... Continue Reading

Thor Björnsson

Ryan Terry Teaches Hafthor Björnsson How to Pose Like a Bodybuilder

Breaking Dan Bell’s all-time powerlifting raw (w/wraps) world record total was Hafthor Björnsson’s goal for 2023. However, a pec tear in April 2023 while attempting a 252.5-kilogram (556.7-pound) personal ... Continue Reading

Batista

2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview

Goiania, Brazil will host the 2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro Men’s Physique contest on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Ten Brazilian competitors will face the judges with the goal of placing first ... Continue Reading

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