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2024 Prague Pro

2024 Prague Pro Preview: Chris Bumstead, Shaun Clarida to Compete in Men’s Open

The 2024 Prague Pro will occur on Nov. 16-17, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic. This show is an annual tradition on the IFBB pro schedule. However, it has never received as much attention as in 2024 ... Continue Reading

Energy Compensation

Energy Compensation Might Be Affecting Your Weight Loss — Here’s What You Need to Know

Have you ever wondered why some people struggle to lose weight despite their dedication to cardio and dieting? While these two elements are crucial for weight loss, it’s evident ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead is focused on changing his physique for Men's Open.

Chris Bumstead’s Men’s Open Bodybuilding Debut — Does He Stand a Chance?

For the past six years, Chris Bumstead dominated the Classic Physique division, racking up six consecutive Olympia titles from 2019 to 2024. Though he has enough championship hardware to last a lifetime, ... Continue Reading

Dorian Yates Dumbbell Flye

Why Dorian Yates Preferred 120LB Dumbbell Flyes to the Bench Press

For Dorian Yates, it was light work — 120-pound dumbbell flyes, a chest isolation exercise most people perform rather delicately, were a staple of "the Shadow's" high-iron diet in his heyday. "I had ... Continue Reading

Top 5 Back Exercise Mr. Olympia

Martin Fitzwater Credits This Back Exercise With His Top-5 Mr. Olympia Performance

At just 27, Martin "the Martian" Fitzwater finished a remarkable fourth at the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition, shaking up the field in a big way in his first outing. "It took my back from one of my ... Continue Reading

Shoulder Workouts Bodybuilders

Bodybuilders Must Start Shoulder Workouts With This Exercise: Top Physique Coach

If you're not starting your shoulder workouts with a lateral raise variation, Joe Bennett has some words for you. The "Hypertrophy Coach," who works with many of the world's top bodybuilders, is all about ... Continue Reading

Ronnie Coleman cheers on Derek Lunsford during a deadlift.

Are Ronnie Coleman’s Top 3 Bodybuilding Exercises Actually Worth It?

You don't become "the King" by doing things the wrong way. Yet, even though many of Ronnie Coleman's bodybuilding tips make perfect sense, he's also proven he isn't the most astute exercise scientist ... Continue Reading

2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

Piracicaba, Brazil, was the 2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro site on Nov. 8-10, 2024. This bodybuilding event was a pro-qualifying and pro show, with the 2025 Olympia Weekend roster spots going to the pro ... Continue Reading

2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro

2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Results

Bucharest, Romania, was the host city for the 2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro on the weekend of Nov. 9-10, 2024. This event, promoted by Olympia owner Jake Wood and Alina Popa, was a 2015 Olympia Weekend ... Continue Reading

2024 Texas State Pro

2024 Texas State Pro Results

The 2024 Texas State Pro held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in San Marcos, TX, was a 2025 Olympia weekend qualifier for the Classic Physique and Figure divisions. If they had not previously qualified, the ... Continue Reading

2024 Bogota Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Bogota Classic Pro was held in Bogota, Colombia, on the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2024. It served as a qualifying event for the 2025 Olympia Weekend. The winners of each pro contest became ... Continue Reading

2024 Iron Games Pro

2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini Division Show Results

The 2024 Iron Games Pro was held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. 23 IFBB Pro League Bikini division contenders walked onstage hoping to win and qualify for the 2025 Bikini Olympia, ... Continue Reading

2024 Bogota Classic Pro

2024 Bogota Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

Eleven competitors will take the stage at the 2024 Bogota Classic Pro in Bogota,Colombia on the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2024. This event is a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the Classic Physique and ... Continue Reading

2024 Iron Games Pro

2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini Division Show Preview

The 2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini division show is slated for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA. Twenty-three IFBB Pro League competitors will enter this ... Continue Reading

2024 Texas State Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Texas State Pro is set for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in San Marcos, TX. It is a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Figure divisions.  The winners of each contest or ... Continue Reading

2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro

2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro is scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2024, in Piracicaba, Brazil. This IFBB Pro League-sanctioned show will host over 40 competitors in the Classic Physique, ... Continue Reading

2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro

2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro will take place in Bucharest, Romania, on the weekend of Nov. 9-10, 2024. It is a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying show for nine IFBB Pro League divisions; the two not ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker New Bodybuilding Coach

Nick Walker Pivots to New Bodybuilding Coach After 2024 Olympia Withdrawal

Nick Walker is changing gears. After his last-minute withdrawal from the 2024 Olympia and subsequent divorce from renowned bodybuilding coach Matt Jansen, "the Mutant" seems to have found a new mentor in ... Continue Reading

Top Bodybuilders Grits Not Oatmeal

Top Bodybuilders Eat Grits, Not Oatmeal — Here’s Why

The world’s best bodybuilders are famously picky eaters — in a good way. Bodybuilders rely on meticulously calculated meal prep to fuel their muscle-building efforts.  Grits aren’t a ... Continue Reading

Bulk

A Whole Year? — How Long You Should Bulk to Make Gains

A cutting phase, which features a caloric deficit, aims to reduce body fat. Conversely, bulking — a caloric surplus — aims to build muscle mass and strength. How long should one ... Continue Reading

Ronnie Coleman Pity Party

Ronnie Coleman’s “Pity Party” Almost Ended His Bodybuilding Career

Ronnie Coleman’s legendary bodybuilding career almost ended before it began — in earnest, at least. Most bodybuilding fans (rightfully) recognize Coleman as the eight-time Mr. Olympia and debatable modern ... Continue Reading

Maintain Your Gains By Training Only Once Per Week?!

The age-old adage “some is better than none” rings true for exercise benefits, including physical transformation. On Oct. 31, 2024, researcher and champion powerlifter Dr. Layne Norton examined a recent ... Continue Reading

Martin Fitzwater provides encouragement to Chris Bumstead during a set of a rowing exercise.

Weighing Milk and Cutting Muffins: Chris Bumstead, Top Bodybuilders on Dieting Dos and Don’ts

Just how granular can you get in your pursuit of greatness? For Brett Wilkin, the answer lies somewhere at the bottom of his cereal bowl. In a sport where every striation matters, bodybuilders must ... Continue Reading

“I Don’t Think I’m Going To Win”: Chris Bumstead’s Expectations for His Men’s Open Bodybuilding Debut

Reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia Champ Chris Bumstead is readying for his Open bodybuilding debut at the 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17 in Prague, Czech Republic. “I’m already ... Continue Reading

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