Phil Heath dominated the Mr. Olympia scene from 2011 through 2017, winning seven consecutive titles and cementing himself as the face of bodybuilding for the better part of a ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Icon Ronnie Coleman Thinks Big Ramy Can Remain Mr. Olympia for the Next “Three to Four Years”
It takes a champ to know a champ — and Ronnie Coleman sees something special in Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay. A fan asked Coleman his opinion on Big Ramy during a recent Q&A, and it turns out that ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Classic UK Results — Andrew Jacked Wins Men’s Open
The 2022 Arnold Classic UK may have started with controversy after Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he wouldn’t attend. However, the fans in Birmingham were still excited to see bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Here is James Hollingshead’s Final Leg Workout Before the 2022 Arnold Classic UK
London’s James Hollingshead is in the home stretch to the 2022 Arnold Classic UK, scheduled for Sept. 23-25, 2022, in Birmingham, England, this weekend. “The LDN Bodybuilder” recently completed one final ... Continue Reading
13 of the Best Backs in Competitive Bodybuilding
There is an old adage in bodybuilding that's still relevant today: The show is won from the back. A barrel chest and round arms are great, but the best bodybuilders in the sport are known for back ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada On the Differences Between Enhanced and Natural Training
Every week, 2022 Olympia contender Hunter Labrada takes to his YouTube channel to advise aspiring bodybuilders and anyone who loves making progress in the gym. On Sept. 13, 2022, Labrada broached a subject ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Bill Pearl Has Died at 91 Years Old
Legendary bodybuilder William "Bill" Arnold Pearl has passed away at the age of 91. It was confirmed by Pearl's wife, Judy, on the official Bill Pearl Facebook page that Pearl passed at 4:00 a.m. on Sept. ... Continue Reading
How 6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Earned His Nickname “The Shadow”
Having won the Mr. Olympia title six years in a row from 1992 to 1997, Dorian Yates — the man they called “The Shadow” — is viewed by many as one of the greatest bodybuilders to ever take the stage. So, ... Continue Reading
Check Out Regan Grimes’ Intense Back Training for Hypertrophy
Regan Grimes seeks to take the Men’s Open bodybuilding division by storm as he heads to the 2022 Olympia on Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV. The 29-year-old Canadian powerhouse started pumping iron at age 17 ... Continue Reading
Watch Wellness Bodybuilder Yarishna Ayala Build Her Glutes With Dana Linn Bailey
Former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey met with Olympia Wellness athlete Yarishna Ayala at Lee Labrada Gym in Montgomery County, TX, for a heavy glute workout. Bailey has ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Bodybuilder James Hollingshead Approaches Cheat Meals During Prep
IFBB pro bodybuilder James Hollingshead loves cheat meals. At the end of a long week of training, he wants to cave in to his cravings. He still follows a strict diet in terms of food choices during his ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Discusses How Many Sets He Does Per Exercise, His Least-Favorite Pose, and More
There are few bodybuilders as open about their process as Hunter Labrada. The fourth-place finisher at the 2021 Mr. Olympia regularly takes to his YouTube channel and Instagram page to answer fan ... Continue Reading
Generation Iron Releases “Kai” — A New Documentary About Bodybuilder Kai Greene
Bodybuilder Kai Greene is notorious for his tumultuous rivalry with seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath. The two Men's Open bodybuilders battled on the grandest stage in the sport for the better half of a ... Continue Reading
9 Old School Natural Bodybuilders Who Are Still Inspiring Today
Where is the ceiling in bodybuilding? Few questions divide fans of the physique-focused sport as starkly. The development of anabolic steroids around the mid-20th century forever changed the landscape of ... Continue Reading
The Growth Continues: Chris Bumstead Shares High-Volume Arm Training
Three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead filmed a high-volume arm workout for a video he published on his Youtube channel on Aug. 21, 2022. The workout, completed on Aug. 19, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Talks About His Favorite Triceps Exercise — and Why He Doesn’t Do Rope Pushdowns
Another week, another bit of wisdom from bodybuilder Hunter Labrada. In his latest YouTube video, the 2020 Tampa Pro winner talks all about the one triceps exercise he swears by — along with one that he ... Continue Reading
How Jay Cutler’s “Quad Stomp” Pose Became the Most Iconic Photo in Mr. Olympia History
Poses define bodybuilding lore. Sergio Oliva had the victory pose, Arnold Schwarzenegger the three-quarter turn, Frank Zane the vacuum, and so on. Few poses come, however, with the emotional gravitas of ... Continue Reading
Arnold Classic 2023 Bodybuilding Divisions Announced: Women’s Physique, Figure, and Other Divisions Omitted
The Arnold Sports Festival is one of the most popular fitness shows of the year. The brainchild of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the event is home to a host of sports, strength contests, and other events. And ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and Bodybuilding Legend Steve Davis On Training Intensity, Volume, and Progressive Overload
In episode 12 of The Mike O'Hearn Show featured on Generation Iron's YouTube channel, the show's namesake chatted with bodybuilding legend Steve Davis. Davis competed in the 1979 and 1981 Mr. ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s Latest Workout Video Shows That the 7-Time Mr. Olympia Is Still Looking Massive
Phil Heath dominated the Mr. Olympia scene from 2011 through 2017, winning seven consecutive titles and cementing himself as the face of bodybuilding for the better part of a decade. It was announced in ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Demonstrates the Lying French Press for Greater Triceps Gains
The skull crusher may already be in your arsenal when packing muscle onto your triceps. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Aug. 10, 2022, the 4-time Mr. Olympia and bodybuilding icon Jay Cutler ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada on Cardio During Prep: How You Expend Calories Does Not Matter
The 2022 Mr. Olympia contender Hunter Labrada returned to his YouTube channel on Aug. 16, 2022, for another episode in his "Tuesday Tip" series. Labrada shares his expertise in various training, diet, and ... Continue Reading
Reigning Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw Breaks Down Her Off-Season Workout Program
When the Ms. Olympia competition finally returned in 2020 after a six-year absence, the sport of women’s bodybuilding needed a new face to lead the division into the future. Andrea Shaw answered the bell, ... Continue Reading
Steroids Vs. Natural Bodybuilding — Mike O’Hearn Addresses Viral Interview With KENNY KO
The 11th episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show presented Generation Iron kicked off with a bang. The episode's cold open was a montage of people saying various things to the effect of O'Hearn being ... Continue Reading