The push, pull, legs (PPL) training split is often used by lifters who prefer training multiple muscle groups on a single day. Push days comprise training the chest, shoulders, and triceps, while the pull ... Continue Reading
2023 District of Taiwan Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Yoo Sung Lee and Areum Song Win
The 2023 District of Taiwan Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests were held on Sunday, July 2, in the District of Taiwan. Two athletes left with wins and 2023 Olympia qualifications. Yoon Sung ... Continue Reading
Phil Clahar Wins 2023 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show
Phil Clahar has won the 2023 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show. Clahar competed against 12 other Men's Open competitors in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, and he left the stage as the champion. As a ... Continue Reading
Fitness Influencer Jo “Joesthetics” Lindner Has Died at 30 Years Old
Fitness influencer and bodybuilder Johannes Lindner — known by his 9.1 million Instagram followers as "Joesthetics" — has died. His passing was confirmed on Friday, June 30, 2023. Lindner, born Jan. 14, ... Continue Reading
An Overview of Breon Ansley’s Off-Season Biceps Training
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion turned 212 bodybuilder Breon Ansley has effectively removed the weight cap from his considerations. With a weight cap of 212 pounds, it's not feasible for him to ... Continue Reading
2023 District of Taiwan Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 District of Taiwan Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Over 25 combined Men’s Physique and Bikini division competitors will take the stage with hopes ... Continue Reading
2023 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The next IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilding contest will take place at the same location as the 2023 Olympia. The 2023 Orlando Pro is slated for Saturday, July 1, at the Orange County Convention ... Continue Reading
Looking Back to Look Forward — How Jennifer Dorie Trains Legs One Month Before a Pro Show
Professional bodybuilders alter their training regimen according to their competitive schedule. Most athletes utilize the off-season for gaining size, while the prep season typically involves ... Continue Reading
Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’ “Blood and Guts” Back Workout for Next-Level Gains
Throughout the 1990s, Dorian Yates was the dark lord of bodybuilding. "The Shadow," as he came to be known, loomed large and mountainous over every competition he attended. Yates was notoriously reclusive; ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2023, in Milan, Italy. The IFBB Pro League will host three divisions: Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini. ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show: How the PNBA/INBA Treats Natural Bodybuilding as an Olympic Sport
The largest natural bodybuilding federation — the Professional and International Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA/INBA), founded by Denny and Diana Kakos — is implementing changes for the sport. ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Competitor Martin Fitzwater Details the Financial Cost of Being a Pro Bodybuilder
Those of us who have a passion for bodybuilding know that packing on the muscle requires some considerable financial outlay. A set of dumbbells, a monthly tub of protein powder, a gym membership, and a ... Continue Reading
2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro Men’s Physique and Fitness Show Results
The 2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro in Montgomery, AL, on June 17, 2023, saw Victor Manuel Ramirez Chavez and Tiffany Chandler respectively win the Men’s Physique and Fitness division titles. Thanks to their ... Continue Reading
Joseph Lee Wins 2023 AGP Korea Men’s Physique Show
None of the athletes competing in the 2023 AGP Korea Men’s Physique Show on June 17, 2023, were qualified for the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, scheduled for Nov. 2-5. However, Joseph Lee took the ... Continue Reading
2023 USA Fit Games USA/Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 USA Fit Games/Dallas Pro bodybuilding show, held on June 17, 2023, in Dallas, TX, is now in the history books. Tyler Brey left the stage as the Men’s Wheelchair champion, and Jordan Fisher placed ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Pro India Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Sheru Classic Pro India show was held in Delhi, India, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Four IFBB Pro League divisions were represented, with 35 competitors entered across all divisions. The ... Continue Reading
2023 Empro Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Michal Križánek Qualifies for the 2023 Mr. Olympia
The 2023 Empro Classic Pro was held on the weekend of June 17-18 in Alicante, Spain. This bodybuilding show featured two men’s and four women’s IFBB Pro League divisions. The main event was the Men’s Open ... Continue Reading
2023 Empro Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The Empro Classic Pro bodybuilding show is one of the larger shows in Europe. The 2023 edition features six IFBB Pro League divisions, including the Men’s Open division on June 17-18, 2023, in Alicante, ... Continue Reading
2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Montgomery, AL, will host the 2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro show on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Men’s Physique and Fitness athletes will pose and perform for victory and qualification to compete at the 2023 ... Continue Reading
2023 USA Fit Games Bikini Division and Men’s Wheelchair Show Preview
The 2023 USA Fit Games bodybuilding show will be held in Dallas, TX, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Two IFBB Pro League divisions will hold competitions at this event. Six Men’s Wheelchair athletes and 16 ... Continue Reading
2023 Korea AGP Men’s Physique Pro Show Preview
The 2023 Korea AGP Men’s Physique Pro show will be held in Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Sixteen pro competitors will represent six different countries when they face the judges ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Push Day: Training to Failure vs. Reps in Reserve
Nick Walker’s rise in the IFBB Pro League has been meteoric. After winning the 2021 Arnold Classic and 2021 New York Pro within one year of turning pro, "The Mutant" took the sport by storm with a ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Pro India Bodybuilding Show Preview
Over 25 physique athletes will represent 11 nations at the 2023 Sheru Classic Pro India bodybuilding show in Pragati Maiden, Delhi, India, on Friday, June 16, 2023. They will compete across the four IFBB ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 8 Arm Exercises for His “Fit for 50” Challenge
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler is one of the most popular bodybuilders of all time — known for his full chest, giant arms, and striated quads. Cutler started a "Fit for 50" challenge in early 2022 with ... Continue Reading