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Shanique Grant’s 3 Rules for Quad Training

Two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion (2018-19) Shanique Grant fully embraces change in 2025. Her 2020 retirement was short-lived, as her IFBB Wellness debut is soon.  Grant began her career as ... Continue Reading

Everything in the Gym Urs Kalecinski Built

IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Urs Kalecinski has taken his talents beyond the stage. He is setting himself up on the business side of the fitness industry by opening his gym, ... Continue Reading

Meal Prep for the 2025 New York Pro — Regan Grimes Pours Protein Shake in His Corn Flakes

Men's Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is honing in on his nutrition to ensure every plate gets him one step closer to gold at the 2025 New York Pro on May 17, 2025. In late March 2025, he disclosed his ... Continue Reading

Can Creatine Reduce Depression?

Creatine, a natural energy source stored in muscle cells, is key to powering high-intensity exercises and heavy lifting. (1) Research indicates that combining creatine supplementation with resistance ... Continue Reading

2025 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

Twenty-five pro bodybuilders took to the stage at the 2025 China DMS Pro in Shanghai, China, on Sunday, March 30. This show featured the IFBB Professional League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading

2025 Detroit Pro Results

The 2025 Detroit Pro was held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Dearborn, MI, and it featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifications for the Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions.  Promoter Fouad Abiad ... Continue Reading

2025 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Results

Kassandra Gillis has won the 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro. The Wellness division show was held in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025, featuring 14 IFBB Professional League athletes. Gillis ... Continue Reading

Wellness Bodybuilder Wynter Addams’ Tips for Massive Quads

IFBB Pro League Wellness competitor Wynter Addams must focus on superior lower body development if she wants to succeed in competition. The judges in her category focus on the glutes, hamstrings, and ... Continue Reading

How Ashley Kaltwasser Preps for the 2025 IFBB Pro Season

Many see three-time Bikini Olympia champion Ashley Kaltwasser as the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) of her division and undoubtedly one of the best athletes in the IFBB Pro League. She ... Continue Reading

2025 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

China’s first show of the 2025 bodybuilding season will be the China DMS Pro, set for Sunday, March 30, in Shanghai. This event will feature 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading

2025 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Preview

The 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, in Las Vegas, NV. Promoter Patrick Sampson will be featuring the IFBB Professional League’s Wellness division, with 14 competitors vying ... Continue Reading

2025 Detroit Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Detroit Pro, set for Saturday, March 29, in Dearborn, MI, will feature the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions. This show is a 2025 Olympia qualifier, meaning the ... Continue Reading

The Harsh Reality of Bodybuilding: Aging & Balancing Family Life

Bodybuilding is a sport and lifestyle dedicated to enhancing one’s physique by building muscle mass in balanced proportions while maintaining minimal body fat. It ... Continue Reading

Ryan Terry’s Fasted Morning Routine

Two-time Men's Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is locking in his off-season recovery before ramping up prep for his title defense. A week into training, he peeled back the curtain on his ... Continue Reading

3 Exercises for Every Muscle Group for Full-Body Training Splits

A full-body training split targets all major muscle groups in every session, making it robust for building muscle, increasing strength, and burning more calories. It’s also ideal for those with limited ... Continue Reading

How Shanique Grant Trains to Move to the Wellness Division

IFBB Pro Shanique Grant, a two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion (2018-19), retired from competition in 2020. In 2025, she’s making a bold comeback in the Wellness division — ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead’s Ultimate Bulking Guide

“If your goal is to put on muscle, you should bulk,” reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead says. Gaining muscle is simple: eat enough and lift. However, reaching one’s ... Continue Reading

Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Christian Guzman’s New Training and Diet; Teases Comeback

Men’s Physique bodybuilder Christian Guzman is revamping his diet and training under the guidance of his new coach, Justin King. In late March 2025, he confirmed that while a pro contest wasn’t on his ... Continue Reading

Champions Unite — Brandon Hendrickson and Jeremy Buendia Co-Op Back Training

Many Men’s Physique bodybuilding fans feel that Jeremy Buendia and Brandon Hendrickson are the two most significant competitors in the division’s history. They hold seven Men’s ... Continue Reading

How Jamal Browner Fuels His Deadlift Training as a Future Bodybuilder

110KG powerlifter Jamal Browner is shifting focus from powerlifting to bodybuilding. As a result, he switched his training and nutrition to support his new sport. Browner has not shared ... Continue Reading

Martin Fitzwater Talks About the Foods Fueling His Bodybuilding Season

Surging Men’s Open Pro Martin Fitzwater is leaving Florida for the Lone Star state. With preparations for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro heating up, Fitzwater shed light on why he made ... Continue Reading

Logan Franklin Predicts He Will “Definitely Qualify” for the 2025 Olympia

IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Logan Franklin is coming off a second-place finish to Mike Sommerfeld at the 2025 Arnold Classic Physique contest in Columbus, OH, in early March 2025. ... Continue Reading

Getting Aroused Makes You Stronger?

Maximizing gym performance requires physical and mental preparation. While pre-workout supplements are popular, what if you could achieve the same performance boost without relying ... Continue Reading

2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique Show Results

Phil Niu has won the 2025 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique contest. Hamsah Saeed was the runner-up, and bronze went to Jeremiah Willies. The judges felt Niu was the best out of 13 ... Continue Reading

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