When prejudging wrapped at the 2022 Olympia 212 contest, the predicted showdown would be between 2020 winner Shaun Clarida and 2019 champion Kamal Elgargni. They were the last two standing at the end of ... Continue Reading
2022 Amateur Olympia Results and Recap
The 2022 Amateur Olympia occurred on Dec. 14-15, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. The top amateur bodybuilders worldwide brought their best packages to the stage with the hopes that the judges would reward their ... Continue Reading
Poll: Fans More Excited About Classic Physique Olympia Than Mr. Olympia
Every bodybuilder in the Men's Open division dreams of stepping foot on the Mr. Olympia stage. Since 1965, this contest has turned competitors like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, and Phil Heath ... Continue Reading
Why Do Bodybuilders Use Spray Tan for Competitions?
Long before the muscleheads of Jersey Shore popularized the GTL lifestyle (that's Gym, Tan, Laundry) during the late '00s, bodybuilders were applying self-tanner to their physiques in the days and weeks ... Continue Reading
The Risks and Rewards of Extreme Leanness on the Road to the Bikini Olympia
As we get closer and closer to the most recognizable physique contest in the world, the 2022 IFBB Olympia, scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, social media becomes more and more populated ... Continue Reading
Paper-Thin Skin: The Legacy of Bodybuilder Andreas Münzer
"[Andreas Münzer] is a perfect example of having a good balance between tremendous definition and tremendous size…very rarely do you see that." - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arnold Classic, 1996. ... Continue Reading
Four-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Crushes an 11-Exercise Shoulder and Triceps Workout at 49 Years Old
Jay Cutler hasn’t stepped foot onto a bodybuilding stage as a competitor since 2013, when he came in sixth at his final Mr. Olympia. Despite that, the four-time Sandow winner still keeps himself in ... Continue Reading
Stan Efferding: “Sleep Is the Foundation Upon Which Everything Else Is Built”
Episode 24 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Nov. 18, 2022, and featured round three with powerlifter, bodybuilder, and creator of ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard’s 3 Time-Saving Tips For Efficient Workouts
Suppose the hours in the regular day are eaten up by work and family commitments. In that case, a gym session is often cut short or even skipped. When best-laid plans are turned upside down, many are ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Shares a Full Day of Eating During His 2022 Olympia Prep
Three-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead is open about his preparation to defend his title and seek a four-peat at the 2022 Olympia. Aside from posting about his workouts, ... Continue Reading
10 Facts About the Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition
On September 18, 1965, Larry Scott, Harold Poole, and Earl Maynard became the first men to step on stage at the Mr. Olympia competition. The brainchild of Joe and Ben Weider, the inaugural Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
Sal Di Stefano to Mike O’Hearn: Changing Behavior Is the Key To Consistency
Episode 23 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Nov. 11, 2022, and featured the host of the Mindpump podcast, Sal Di Stefano. In the episode's cold ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Flings Around 180-Pound Dumbbells For 11 Reps During Chest Day
For good reason, Nick Walker gets a lot of press during his prep for the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest. He ranked fifth overall at bodybuilding's grandest show in his 2021 debut, locking himself a return ... Continue Reading
9 of the Most Controversial Moments in Olympia History
The Olympia is the main event of the men's and women's bodybuilding calendar. It’s the most prestigious showcase in the sport, and a single victory can turn any competitor into an icon. And while these ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Announces Hany Rambod as His New Coach for 2022 Olympia
Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has announced that he will be working with a new coach for his 2022 Olympia prep, and it’s none other than renowned ... Continue Reading
Watch Fitness Influencer Will Tennyson and Bodybuilder Kai Greene Train Chest
Kai Greene was the number one contender for the Mr. Olympia title from 2012 through 2014, nearly dethroning Phil “The Gift” Heath over his seven-year reign atop the sport. Greene is remembered for his ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Jay Cutler’s Physique Looks Stage-Worthy at 49, But Don’t Expect a Masters Olympia Comeback
Jay Cutler hasn’t competed in a bodybuilding show since 2013, when he came in sixth at his final Mr. Olympia. Since then, the four-time Mr. O has stayed in great shape and often provides workout tips on ... Continue Reading
Kings, Chemists, and Oaks: The 10 Best Bodybuilding Nicknames of All Time
Though bodybuilding is a sport based around muscular physiques, you need some real showmanship to go along with those chiseled abs and boulder shoulders if you're going to stand out. One way ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Seth Feroce’s Arm Workout Tips for Maximum Pump
Former competitive bodybuilder and current muscle-building guru Seth Feroce took a break from posting his popular YouTube vlogs for a couple of months, but he stayed busy during that time. He says he’s ... Continue Reading
How Cheat Meals Fit Into Bikini Olympia Champion Jennifer Dorie’s Prep
Every prep is different for different athletes. Reigning Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie has prepped without cheat meals for 15 to 16 weeks and preps with cheat meals every week or biweekly until a ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Details One Exercise for Growing Bigger Legs
Bulging, powerful legs are critical to any winning physique. Just ask Jay Cutler, whose mammoth quads turned him into an Olympia legend and the subject of one of the most iconic bodybuilding photos ... Continue Reading
Four-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Reveals His Top 5 Bodybuilders of All Time
Go on any bodybuilding forum or subreddit, and you’ll see one question brought up regularly: Who’s the best bodybuilder of all time? It’s a discussion that spans different eras and pits aesthetic physiques ... Continue Reading
Lou Ferrigno Still Keeps His Abs Tight at Age 70
Maintaining one's physique past middle age can undoubtedly be a challenge, particularly since recent research suggests that the human metabolism slows once someone reaches their sixties. However, that ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Details the Importance of Sleep for Recovery
Fourth-place finisher at the 2021 Mr. Olympia contest Hunter Labrada returned to his YouTube channel for another edition of his "Tuesday Tip" series, wherein he shares his expertise in bodybuilding, ... Continue Reading