The 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford is doing everything he can to clinch the title that Hadi Choopan narrowly beat him to. Part of Lunsford's plan includes training with some of the greatest ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Says He’d Beat Arnold Schwarzenegger in a Fantasy Bodybuilding Contest: “He’s Not in Shape Enough”
Chris Bumstead is the proud owner of four Classic Physique Olympia titles and touts one of the biggest fan followings in the sport of bodybuilding. But with so much success comes the inevitable comparisons ... Continue Reading
2023 Tri-City Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the IFBB Pro League held the 2023 Tri-City Classic Pro in Columbus, GA. The two pro divisions that were featured were Men’s Physique and Figure. In the Men’s Physique show, ... Continue Reading
10 of the Biggest Upsets in Bodybuilding History
Like with any sport, no one can truly predict a bodybuilding show. Right when fans think one competitor is a sure bet to take home the top prize, the judges can throw a curveball into the mix and crown an ... Continue Reading
Amanda Burnett Wins 2023 Houston Tournament of Champions Wellness Show
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the Houston Tournament of Champions show was held in Houston, TX. Out of seven competitors in the lineup, the champion of the show was Amanda Burnett, scoring her second pro ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son, Joseph Baena, Details His Favorite Pull Day Workout
Although Joseph Baena isn’t a seven-time Mr. Olympia like his dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger, he’s clearly cut from the same cloth. Much like his father, Baena prioritizes fitness, and, according to an ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The IFBB Pro League’s 2023 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique bodybuilding competition is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, in Anaheim, CA. The 2022 edition of this contest was headlined by Men’s Physique, with ... Continue Reading
2023 Houston Tournament of Champions Wellness Show Preview
The 2023 Houston Tournament of Champions bodybuilding show is set to take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston, TX. There will be an IFBB Pro League Wellness competition at this show. The winner ... Continue Reading
How Women’s Physique Bodybuilder Margarita Abdulla Became an IFBB Pro
Rising International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro Margarita Abdulla made waves in the Women’s Physique division in 2022 when she won that year's Amateur Olympia. At five feet tall, ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Eugen Sandow? Examining the Fitness Pioneer’s Feats of Strength
From his emergence in 1889 to his death in 1925, Eugen Sandow was often advertised as the strongest and most perfectly developed man on the planet. The idea of being “strong like Sandow” was one that many ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada on Why Cable Lateral Raises Are “One of the Best Ways To Train Medial Delts”
Capped delts are a must in Men's Open bodybuilding. The silhouette of thick, rounded shoulders topping the V-taper is a staple of many Mr. Olympia winners. On March 28, 2023, Hunter Labrada took to his ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s Shoulder Training — Heavy Weight Doesn’t Guarantee Hypertrophy
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champ (2017-18) Breon Ansley has been hitting the weights with a newfound intensity as he conditions his physique to compete in the 212 division. That ... Continue Reading
Renata Guaraciaba Wins 2023 Musclecontest Rio Pro Wellness Title
The 2023 Musclecontest Rio Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Five athletes were originally on the roster, but three more athletes registered before the ... Continue Reading
Alexis Adams Wins 2023 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show
Three IFBB Pro League bodybuilding shows occurred on Saturday, March 25, 2023. One of them was the 2023 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness contest in Las Vegas, NV. Five athletes competed for the judges, and ... Continue Reading
2023 Klash Series Championships Bikini Division Results — Aimee Leann Delgado Wins
Aimee Leann Delgado is the 2023 Klash Series Championships Bikini Division winner. Delgado was one of 18 IFBB Pro League athletes competing in this show in Orlando, FL, and was the last competitor standing ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Rio Pro Wellness Show Preview
Many bodybuilding experts and insiders might say that Brazil is the birthplace of the Wellness division, which places emphasis on larger legs and glutes. The division has grown in popularity worldwide, but ... Continue Reading
2023 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Preview
Saturday, March 25, 2023, is a busy day for the IFBB Pro League because there are three shows taking place. The 2023 Klash Series Championship will be held in Orlando, FL, along with two pro Wellness shows ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Mass Monster Craig Golias Expresses the Importance of Maintaining an X-Frame
Episode 38 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 24, 2023. It featured the show's namesake in conversation with mass monster bodybuilder Craig ... Continue Reading
Lee Priest Makes a Case for Using Less Weight During Lat Pulldowns
Although Australian bodybuilding legend Lee Priest hasn’t competed since 2013, when he won the NABBA Universe title, his physique updates prove he still has great conditioning. The six-time Mr. ... Continue Reading
2023 Klash Series Championship Bodybuilding Show Preview
The IFBB Pro League’s 2023 Klash Series Championship show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023, in Orlando, FL. That is also the site of the 2023 Olympia weekend, which will take place on ... Continue Reading
4-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Shares His 3 Favorite Calf Exercises
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler accomplished more in bodybuilding than most competitors can even dream of — and one of the most memorable moments from his career was the iconic “quad stomp” from the 2009 ... Continue Reading
2022 Men’s Physique Olympia Champ Erin Banks Details His Title-Worthy Back Workout and Potential Switch to Classic Physique
Since breaking into competitive bodybuilding in 2019, Erin Banks has become one of the biggest names in the sport. By 2021, he ranked second at the Men’s Physique Olympia — and claimed the title in ... Continue Reading
Why Standardizing Form Is Important According to Hunter Labrada
Logging one's training in the gym is essential for tracking progression and/or recognizing when a plateau hits. On March 20, 2023, Men's Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada took to his YouTube channel to share ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry’s Updated Ab Training Includes High-Intensity Intervals
The 2023 bodybuilding season will likely see, at some point, Men's Physique bodybuilder Ryan Terry take to a competitive stage in an attempt to land a pro show victory and, with it, a 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading