A 2022 study in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise states, "greater time spent being sedentary was associated with worse physical functioning outcomes." This isn't good news for those who become ... Continue Reading
How Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett Programs Brett Wilkin’s Arm Training
After qualifying for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin joined forces with coach Joe Bennett to build a Sandow-trophy-worthy physique. Wilkin is training with Bennett to build Wilkin's ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Final Back Day of His 2023 Off-Season Bulk
The four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has entered his prep for a fourth title defense at the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL. Bumstead weighed 268 ... Continue Reading
Eat When You Lift — Dr. Layne Norton Breaks Down New Study on Training While Fasting
Dr. Layne Norton return to his YouTube channel on Aug. 16, 2023, to break down a 2023 study from the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance that covered how fasting ... Continue Reading
John Tsikouris and Mike O’Hearn On How Peptides Affect Health and Recovery
Most athletes and serious lifters will likely contend with at least one injury during their careers. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) are popular for soft tissue injuries and inflammation ... Continue Reading
Ariana Brothers Wins 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini Division
Ariana Brothers is the 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini division champion. On Aug. 19, 2023, the judges ranked Brothers as the best out of 26 contestants in Nashville, TN. Brothers' victory included a ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Wins 2023 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show
On the weekend of Aug. 18-19, 2023, athletes from eight IFBB Pro League divisions gathered for the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, TX, to compete for titles and the 2023 Olympia qualifications. The fans in ... Continue Reading
2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro Bikini Division Preview
The 2023 Nashville Fit Show Pro contest takes place on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Twenty-six IFBB Pro League Bikini division athletes will compete to ... Continue Reading
No Overhead Presses — 6 Exercises Nick Walker Uses to Build 3D Shoulders
2023 Mr. Olympia competitor Nick Walker has some of the best shoulders in bodybuilding that helped score his bronze medal performance at the 2022 Olympia. However, Walker rarely does traditional shoulder ... Continue Reading
The 6 Exercises in Jeff Nippard’s Scientifically “Perfect” Lower Body Workout
Natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, and fitness influencer Jeff Nippard touted “big new leg day” in his video published to his YouTube channel on Aug. 7, 2023. The workout Nippard dubbed “The Perfect ... Continue Reading
The 9 Arm Exercises Shaun Clarida Trains to Defend His 212 Olympia Title
Reigning two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida relatively early in his 2023 Olympia prep. “The Giant Killer” transitioned from a push, pull, and legs training regimen to a routine that focuses on one ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Full Day of High-Carb Eating During 2023 Olympia Prep
The 2023 Olympia is scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL, and qualified bodybuilders are amidst their contest prep, including Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker. "The Mutant" is finishing his bulking ... Continue Reading
2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Out of the five IFBB Pro League contests held on the weekend of Aug. 11-13, 2023, the 2023 T.R.U. Athlete Pro show in London, England (also promoted as the Sheru Classic UK) was the largest. Seven ... Continue Reading
2023 Tupelo Pro Classic Physique and Figure Show Results
There were five IFBB Pro League events throughout the world on the weekend Aug. 11-13, 2023, and one of them was the 2023 Tupelo Pro in Tupelo, MS. Classic Physique and Figure division contests were ... Continue Reading
Rafael Oliveira Victorious at 2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show
On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, 10 IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique athletes gathered in Goiania, Brazil, to compete in the 2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro. By the end of the contest, Rafael ... Continue Reading
Jonas Jamena Triumphant at 2023 Pacific USA Men’s Physique Show
Jonas Jamena of the Philippines has won the 2023 Pacific USA Men’s Physique show. He’s now qualified for the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia contest at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, ... Continue Reading
Jordan Brannon Wins 2023 Tahoe Pro Bikini Division Show
Jordan Brannon is the 2023 Tahoe Pro Bikini division champion. Brannon was one of over 20 IFBB Pro League athletes competing in Stateline, NV, and her name was announced last as the winner. Brannon has ... Continue Reading
Dr. Layne Norton Breaks Down the Science Behind Leg Extensions
Dr. Layne Norton, Ph.D., has previously linked up with fitness influencer Jeff Nippard to examine science-based leg training. Continuing that exploration, Norton further explained the ... Continue Reading
Cutting for the 2023 Olympia — Urs Kalecinski’s Full Day of Eating
Classic Physique bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski must shed 26 pounds of muscle to make weight for the 2023 Olympia. The German bodybuilder is cutting his food intake and increasing his cardio to get under his ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry Teaches Hafthor Björnsson How to Pose Like a Bodybuilder
Breaking Dan Bell’s all-time powerlifting raw (w/wraps) world record total was Hafthor Björnsson’s goal for 2023. However, a pec tear in April 2023 while attempting a 252.5-kilogram (556.7-pound) personal ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
Goiania, Brazil will host the 2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro Men’s Physique contest on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Ten Brazilian competitors will face the judges with the goal of placing first ... Continue Reading
2023 Tupelo Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
There are five IFBB Pro League contests taking place on the weekend of Aug. 11-13, 2023. One of them is the 2023 Tupelo Pro in Tupelo, MS, featuring Classic Physique and Figure division shows. The winners ... Continue Reading
2023 Tahoe Show Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2023 Olympia Weekend is set for Nov. 2-5, 2023. Athletes who aren’t qualified to compete are running out of time to win a show and earn their tickets to Orlando, FL. Twenty-two Bikini division ... Continue Reading
Mixed Martial Artist Josh Barnett and Mike O’Hearn’s 4 Training Tips for Young Lifters
On the Aug. 4, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show, O’Hearn hit the road to help train former UFC heavyweight champion and professional wrestler, Josh Barnett’s son, who has been wrestling and ... Continue Reading