Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida’s training routine has been redesigned. He tapped IFBB Pro and former rival John Jewett to run his programming for the rest of the 2025 ... Continue Reading
Resistance Periodization vs. FST-7 — Training Methodologies That Built the Best
Resistance Periodization (RP) and FST-7 represent two distinct bodybuilding training methods designed to optimize muscle growth. Recently, renowned bodybuilding coach Hany Rambod, the creator of FST-7, ... Continue Reading
Sam Sulek’s Private Gym Prioritizes Tension Curves
Sam Sulek recently became an IFBB pro bodybuilder after winning the 2025 Arnold Classic Physique Amateur show on Feb. 27 in his home state of Ohio. In early April 2025, the 23-year-old gave a tour of his ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod Rates Chris Bumstead’s Open Division Debut Physique
Reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead retired from competitive bodybuilding following his 2024 Olympia win and runner-up 2024 Prague Pro Open debut to Martin Fitzwater a month ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Starts His Year off From Competition With an 11,000-Calorie Cheat Day
Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers is ready to enter a new growth phase, which means more food and desserts. In early April 2025, Vissers gave an inside look at his “full day of ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Shares Breakfast Shake Recipe to Remedy Gut Issues, Mentality After Bodybuilding
Six-time Classic Physique Olympia Chris Bumstead has faced new challenges since taking on the mantle. He recently visited multiple doctors in California to seek treatment for his leaky ... Continue Reading
5 Underrated Chest Exercises to Bust Through Stubborn Plateaus
Strong chest muscles reflect the effort and dedication in training. Those who spend time in the gym know the aesthetic value of "mirror muscles," like abs, well-developed quads, boulder shoulders, and, of ... Continue Reading
2025 Tri-City Classic Pro Results
The 2025 Tri-City Classic Pro occurred on Saturday, Apr. 5, in Columbus, GA. Promoter Roland Huff hosted over 50 IFBB Pro League athletes who competed in Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure ... Continue Reading
2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro Results
The 2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro bodybuilding show was held in Mesa, AZ, on Saturday, April 5. This was a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the Women’s Bodybuilding and Figure divisions. Promoted by five-time ... Continue Reading
2025 Taiwan Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Yume Kurokawa was victorious at the 2025 Taiwan Pro. The 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying event was held at the Kaohsiung Culture Center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on April 4-5. Twelve pro competitors ... Continue Reading
2025 Utah Cup Pro Results
Phil Niu has won the 2025 Utah Cup Pro. The competition occurred in Holladay, UT, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, and featured 13 IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitors. Niu secured the win ... Continue Reading
2025 Arnold South America Pro Results
Vitalli “Goodvito” Ugolnikov has won the 2025 Arnold South America Pro. He was the best of nine IFBB Professional League bodybuilders who faced off in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, Apr. 5. He has now ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Favorite Triceps Exercise for Serious Growth
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has always had a keen sense of picking the right exercise for the job. The now-retired pro keeps his fitness in check and shares why rope ... Continue Reading
2025 Tri-City Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Tri-City Pro, scheduled in Columbus, GA, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, is one of five IFBB Pro League bodybuilding shows on the same weekend. This event features 2025 ... Continue Reading
2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro will occur in Mesa, AZ, on Saturday, Apr. 5. This is the only pro bodybuilding show promoted by three past Olympia champions: eight-time Figure Olympia winner Cydney Gillon, ... Continue Reading
2025 Taiwan Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2025 Taiwan Pro is scheduled to be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from Apr. 4-5. This IFBB Professional League Bikini division show, hosted by promoter John Chen, will serve as a 2025 Bikini ... Continue Reading
2025 Utah Cup Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2025 Utah Cup Pro is set for Saturday, Apr. 5, in Holladay, UT, and serves as a qualifying show for this year's Classic Physique Olympia. Promoter Steve Schmall will host 13 IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading
2025 Arnold South America Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Arnold South America takes place on Saturday, April 5, in São Paulo, Brazil. This show will feature a Men’s Open contest and serves as a qualifying show for the 2025 Mr. Olympia, set for Oct. ... Continue Reading
Building Pro-Bodybuilder-Level Legs With FST-7 Training
Muscle-building techniques are evolving rapidly with the latest hypertrophy studies, driving faster progress. Maximizing the stretch, eccentric force, and varying angles seem to be the major ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s 1,200-Calorie Bulking Breakfast
Reigning three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champ, Strongest Man on Earth, and 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper recently shared his nutrient-dense, time-efficient breakfast ... Continue Reading
Lou Ferrigno’s Hulking Comeback at the 1992 Mr. Olympia
The familiar sounds of Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now” reverberated through Finland’s Helsinki Ice Hall in September 1992 as 290 pounds of dense, well-defined muscle walked onto the stage. The massive frame ... Continue Reading
3 Bodybuilding Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Bodybuilding is the art of using resistance training to build massive and aesthetically pleasing muscles. While the goal is clear, many differing opinions exist on the best approaches to training and ... Continue Reading
Be Aware of These 5 Protein Myths
Protein, a vital macronutrient composed of amino acids, plays a crucial role in muscle building, repair, maintenance, and growth. However, numerous myths persist about the ... Continue Reading
How Pro Bodybuilding Competitions Work
Bodybuilding has a decades-long following. Many enter contests to pursue a personal fitness goal, but some want to reach the sport’s ultimate stage: the Olympia. Whether you're checking off ... Continue Reading