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2025 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Show Preview

The 2025 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique show will occur at the Hilton of Omaha in Omaha, NE. Promoter Jack Titone will host a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying contest featuring 10 Women’s ... Continue Reading

2025 Southern California Pro Wellness Show Preview

The 2025 Southern California Pro will occur on Saturday, June 7, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA. This Wellness division show serves as a 2025 Olympia ... Continue Reading

2025 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique Show Preview

The 2025 Oklahoma Pro will be held in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, June 7. Promoter Eileen Calabrese will host 26 Classic Physique competitors as they pose down for a win and qualification to compete at the ... Continue Reading

2025 Mile High Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Mile High Pro is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, in Denver, CO. It will be a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. The winners of each ... Continue Reading

2025 Adela Garcia Classic Pro Fitness Division Show Preview

The 2025 Adela Garcia Classic Pro is set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Austin, TX. Promoter and eight-time Fitness Olympia champion Adela Garcia will host eight pros, representing three ... Continue Reading

2025 Toronto Pro Supershow Preview

The 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow will be held on the weekend of June 7-8, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This show, which has a history dating back to the 1990s, will host 10 of the IFBB ... Continue Reading

2 “Silly” Exercises Dorian Yates Says He’s Never Done

Dorian Yates' unparalleled size and muscle density revolutionized bodybuilding, earning him six consecutive Mr. Olympia titles (1992-97) and a devoted fan base that still follows his training advice. Yates ... Continue Reading

Patrick Moore Did 30 Workouts the Week Before 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro

Tonio Burton won the 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro in Reno, NV, on May 31, 2025, but many bodybuilding fans were talking about runner-up, Patrick Moore. Moore made significant changes in his physique to go ... Continue Reading

Exclusive Interview: Cydney Gillon on Life After Pro Bodybuilding; “Glutes Can Get as Big as They Want”

Eight-time Ms. Figure Olympia Cydney Gillon may have stepped away from the stage as a competitor, but her impact remains profound. Look no further than Atlanta, GA, where the WNBA's Atlanta Dream ... Continue Reading

2025 Sheru Classic Bharat Pro Results

The 2025 Sheru Classic Bharat Pro was held May 30 through June 1, 2025 in Delhi, India. The show featured 23 pro competitors vying for two 2025 Olympia qualifications. The Classic Physique and Men’s ... Continue Reading

2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro Results

The 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro was held in Reno, NV, on Saturday, May 31. This popular event featured six 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows. The winners earned qualifications to compete in their ... Continue Reading

Exclusive Interview: Shaun Clarida’s 2025 212 Olympia Prep at Home

Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is training for his campaign for a third Olympia championship at the 2025 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 9-12. He ... Continue Reading

Wesley Vissers

Judge’s Feedback: Where Wesley Vissers Must Improve His Physique

2024 Arnold Classic Physique champ Wesley Vissers dropped in the ranks at the 2024 Olympia and fell to 7th at the 2025 Arnold Classic. Struggling to master posing and lower body symmetry, Vissers found ... Continue Reading

2025 Sheru Classic Bharat Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Sheru Classic Bharat Pro is slated for the weekend of May 30 through June 1, 2025, in Delhi, India. Promoter Sheru Aangrish will host 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the ... Continue Reading

2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro Preview

The 2025 Legion Sports Fest Pro is set for Saturday, May 31, in Reno, NV. This annual event features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for three men’s and three women’s IFBB Professional League divisions. The ... Continue Reading

The Workout That Transformed Jeff Nippard’s Physique

Natural bodybuilder and science-based fitness educator Jeff Nippard dedicated the entirety of 2024 to evolving his physique naturally. Even after 15 years of training, dedicated training garnered ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler Uses Pyramid Sets and Trains Calves on Chest Day

Four-time Mr. Olympia and three-time Arnold Classic champion Jay Cutler may have retired in 2013. However, at age 52, his impressive physique still turns heads, especially ... Continue Reading

Exclusive Interview: Akim Williams Expects Longer Off-Season to Pay 2025 Mr. Olympia Dividends

While many of bodybuilding’s best Men’s Open athletes battled it out on the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro stage — ultimately won by Derek Lunsford after a tie with Nick Walker in the final — another elite competitor ... Continue Reading

The PED Cycle Terrence Ruffin Takes During Contest Prep

Classic Physique bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin is having an incredible 2025 pro season, securing back-to-back victories at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro and the 2025 New York Pro in May. The two-time Arnold ... Continue Reading

How Bodybuilding Scoring Works — Understanding the Scorecards and Judging System

Reading a pro bodybuilding contest recap on BarBend typically includes mention of judges' scoring. Examples include an athlete “receiving a unanimous first-place vote from the judges” or “a ... Continue Reading

Michal “Krizo” Krizanek Plans for 2025 Prague Pro, Will Not Compete at 2025 Mr. Olympia

IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Michal “Krizo” Krizanek has announced that his next competition will likely be the 2025 Prague Pro, scheduled for Oct. 26, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic. ... Continue Reading

Exclusive Interview: Sarah Villegas on Winning a Fifth Women’s Physique Olympia Title

Four-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion Sarah Villegas is on the doorstep of history as she vies for her fifth championship when she steps onstage at Resorts World in Las Vegas for the 2025 Olympia. If ... Continue Reading

Regan Grimes Ate Exactly 6 Grams of Salt During Prep to Win the 2025 California State Pro

IFBB Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes shared a peek into his final preparations two days before claiming the 2025 California State Pro title and qualifying for the 2025 Olympia on May 24. Coached by Miloš ... Continue Reading

Sam Sulek’s Muscle-Building Diet Hacks

Building muscle requires proper dieting, training, and recovery to make progress. Fitness influencer-turned-Pro Sam Sulek is familiar with this process and recently shared his dieting hacks for gaining ... Continue Reading

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