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
Breon Ansley “Embraces the Pain” of Training On Fewer Calories During Olympia Prep
The Speakeasy Gym in Pasadena, CA, was the training outlet for former two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley on Nov. 10, 2022, for a shoulder and arm workout with six weeks to go before ... Continue Reading
2022 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Results
The 2022 Romania Muscle Fest Pro bodybuilding show took place on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Bucharest, Romania. Out of the nine IFBB Pro League divisions that held contests, the biggest upset may be the ... 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
2022 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2022 Romania Muscle Fest Pro is set to take place in Bucharest, Romania, on the weekend of Nov. 11-13, 2022. Nine of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions will be represented in this contest. The only two ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Shares His Intense FST-7 Arm Workout
Three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead headed to a Revive gym in Stuart, FL, to meet with bodybuilder Vaughn Walker for an FST-7-inspired arm workout. Bumstead ... Continue Reading
2022 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
On Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, Alicante, Spain, hosted the IFBB Pro League’s Europa Pro bodybuilding show, which featured 10 pro divisions with Olympia qualifications on the line. One hundred and forty athletes ... Continue Reading
How to Train Bodybuilding on a Cut — Science-Based Guidance for Getting Shredded
You may have heard the inspiring (and possibly intimidating) quote, “man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor.” It’s attributed to Nobel Prize winner Alexis ... Continue Reading
What Does Bikini Olympia Champion Jennifer Dorie Eat During Her Contest Prep?
At the 2022 Olympia weekend, scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, reigning Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie will attempt to defend the crown she won for the first time in 2021. Though ... Continue Reading
2022 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2022 Europa Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Alicante, Spain. This is the second to last weekend for the Men's Open athletes to earn a qualification for the ... 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
How Evan Centopani Trains After Stepping Away From Competitive Bodybuilding
American bodybuilder Evan Centopani made a name for himself in the sport with impressive proportions, a balanced physique, and supplement deals with brands such as Animal Pak. That brand grew its ... 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
Michal “Krizo” Krizanek Wins 2022 Prague Pro Bodybuilding Show
Michal “Krizo” Krizanek was considered an NPC amateur bodybuilder at the beginning of October 2022. Less than one month later, he is an Olympia-qualified pro. Krizanek placed first in the 2022 Prague ... Continue Reading
2022 Prague Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview: Michal Križo Makes His Pro Debut
The 2022 Prague Pro bodybuilding event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Prague, Czech Republic, and it's one of the final shows before the Olympia. There will be six IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
How Less Can Be More — Jeff Nippard Dissects the Minimalist Training Method
With more than three million YouTube subscribers on his channel, Jeff Nippard is a powerlifter and bodybuilder who aims to lead by example. His recent teachings focus on how to get more results in less ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley Shares Mass-Building Leg Workout During His 2022 Olympia Prep
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley seeks to bring his best package to his final Classic Physique show at the 2022 Olympia. The show is scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in ... 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
Chris Bumstead’s Updated Arm Training for His 2022 Olympia Prep
Three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead headed to a Crunch Fitness gym in Manhattan, NY, for a full-blown arm workout. He filmed that session on Sept. 30, 2022, ... 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
Check Out Dana Linn Bailey’s New Go-To Back Day
Former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey went solo for a high-volume back workout at Bailey’s WarHouse Gym. Her training session was published on her YouTube channel on Oct. ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Q&A — 212 Olympia Predictions, Training Split, and More
Reigning 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford is set to vacate that title to compete in the Men’s Open at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, thanks ... 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