“A curl is a curl” is an outdated maxim misaligned with evidence of different growth outcomes via angle variety. In May 2025, House of Hypertrophy (HoH) added a new study to their ongoing analysis of the ... Continue Reading
Why Andrew Jacked Trains Calves on Push Day
2025 Arnold Classic heavyweight bronze medalist Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (Andrew Jacked) garnered attention for his hulking physique. Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler believes Jacked has the physique that ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson’s Journey to Earning His WNBF Pro Card
Content creator Will Tennyson documented his journey to becoming a professional natural bodybuilder. On May 9, 2025, Tennyson shared the final hours of prep and competitive debut highlights from ... Continue Reading
The Perfect Pre-Workout Meal According to Science
Why do some workouts feel epic while others suck? Diet habits can make or break progress. Fueling performance is more nuanced than many realize, and you shouldn’t wing it. Renaissance ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro was held in JiangYin, China, and it was one of three IFBB Professional League events taking place on the weekend of May 10-11, 2025. This contest served as ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Officially Declares for the 2025 New York Pro
The 2025 New York Pro is scheduled for May 17 in Teaneck, NJ. The contest features nine divisions: Nick Walker is the defending champion in the Men's Open division. He officially announced his entry ... Continue Reading
2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro occurred in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, May 10. Three 2025 Olympia qualifications were on the line for the 212, Classic Physique, and Bikini divisions. The winners ... Continue Reading
2025 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro was held on May 10-11, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This event was deemed the largest edition of the show to date, thanks to ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Regan Grimes 3,000-Calorie Prep Diet
Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes has fine-tuned his diet for the 2025 New York Pro, set for Saturday, May 17, 2025. With his sights on victory and 2025 Olympia qualification, Grimes shared his ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Wins the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro After Tiebreaker Round
Derek Lunsford is the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro Men’s Open champion. He was one of 14 competitors vying for this title at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, May 10. IFBB ... Continue Reading
2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro is slated for Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. This is one of three 2025 Olympia qualifying shows taking place on this particular weekend, ... Continue Reading
Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov Suffers Lat Injury, Withdraws from 2025 Pittsburgh Pro
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov has withdrawn from the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, set for May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ugolnikov revealed that he suffered a right ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro will take place in JiangYin, China, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and it will be a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2025 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro is set for May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, PA. IFBB Pro League president Jim Manion promotes the event, featuring 2025 Olympia Weekend qualification shows in seven IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading
How and Why Bodybuilder Erin Banks Trains Legs for a Division That Doesn’t Care About Them
When we think of the Men’s Physique division, capped delts, a ripped six-pack, and a broad back come to mind. While the judging criteria largely ignore leg definition, competitors still have plenty of good ... Continue Reading
Do Collagen Peptides Increase Tendon Thickness?
Collagen is a building block for skin, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissues. Collagen peptides, a widely popular supplement, are an easily digestible form of collagen created through ... Continue Reading
How MMA Fighter Paddy Pimblett Dropped 40 Pounds for UFC 314
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is known for his miraculous weight cuts. Before his high-stakes fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 314, Pimblett documented his drop from 190 pounds to ... Continue Reading
The Nutrition Secrets Phil Heath Used During His Mr. Olympia Dynasty
In 2011, Phil Heath ended Jay Cutler’s quest for a third consecutive Mr. Olympia title, dethroning the four-time champion. Heath then dominated the bodybuilding world, claiming six more consecutive ... Continue Reading
New Study — One Set, Best Set Enough for Chest Hypertrophy?
Breaking exercises into sets provides muscle recovery time, so how many sets are optimal for muscle growth? Is less volume more beneficial for specific muscle groups? A recent study on chest ... Continue Reading
How Much Muscle Did Jeff Nippard Gain In 14 Months Naturally?
Muscle growth potential is primarily determined by genetic factors, varying between individuals. From January 2024 to March 2025, natural bodybuilder Jeff Nippard set out to challenge the ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater’s Pittsburgh Pro Peak Week Pre-Workout Meal
Bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater is closing in on his next contest at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, scheduled for May 10-11. Ahead of his performance, he is locking in his diet and managing his sweet ... Continue Reading
Build a Well-Rounded Chest With These 3 Exercises
Building a big and proportionate chest is crucial in competitive bodybuilding or for a desirably muscular physique. The chest is an aesthetic "mirror muscle" that grounds the viewer's eye toward the ... Continue Reading
The Shoulder Workout That Builds James Hollingshead’s 3D Delts
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder James Hollingshead has competed twice in the 2025 season. He ranked eighth at the Arnold Classic and third at the 2025 Detroit Pro. “The ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater’s Posing and Recovery Approach for the Pittsburgh Pro Explained
Preparing for a pro bodybuilding contest can be physically and mentally demanding. Martin Fitzwater shared why his approach to recovery and posing could be the difference-maker onstage at the Pittsburgh ... Continue Reading