"[Andreas Münzer] is a perfect example of having a good balance between tremendous definition and tremendous size…very rarely do you see that." - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arnold Classic, 1996. ... Continue Reading
2022 Figure Olympia Preview
For bodybuilders and physique athletes, the opportunity to stand on the Olympia stage means being one of the best in the world in one's division. In order to qualify for the Figure Olympia, one either has ... Continue Reading
2022 Wellness Olympia Preview
The newest division added to the Olympia weekend lineup was the Wellness division, added at the 2021 Olympia in Orlando, FL. The new division was met with great support from fans, and the division grew in ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic Will Not Compete at the 2022 Men’s Physique Olympia
The 2022 Olympia scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, will once again miss Sadik Hadzovic. The Men's Physique and Classic Physique competitor qualified to make his return to the Men's Physique ... Continue Reading
2022 Women’s Physique Olympia Preview
The 2022 Olympia Weekend will feature 11 pro divisions hosting world championship bodybuilding events. One of the more recent additions to the Olympia lineup was Women’s Physique, which started ... Continue Reading
WWE Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair Places First in Wellness at the 2022 WBFF Atlantic City ProAm
Fans of WWE Raw Women’s Champion, Bianca Belair, already know she’s the “EST” of the squared circle (that’s strongEST, fastEST, and toughEST). Still, they've seen her dominate in yet another field thanks ... Continue Reading
2022 Ms. Olympia Preview
The return of the Ms. Olympia contest in 2020 brought back many old-school fans and generated some new ones. Since that return, only one champion has reigned atop the division, Andrea Shaw. The ... Continue Reading
2022 Classic Physique Olympia Preview
The Mr. Olympia (Men’s Open) may still be considered by many to be the top men’s title in bodybuilding, but the Classic Physique division’s version isn’t far behind. Fans of the Classic Physique athletes ... Continue Reading
2022 Olympia 212 Showdown Preview
The 2022 Olympia 212 championship will be held as a part of the Olympia weekend scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. Thirty-six athletes are qualified to compete in this contest, with a ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley Maximizes His Leg Sessions by Attacking Them With High Energy
As the 2022 Olympia weekend on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, approaches, two-time former Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley anticipates bringing the best package of his career to the ... Continue Reading
Four-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Crushes an 11-Exercise Shoulder and Triceps Workout at 49 Years Old
Jay Cutler hasn’t stepped foot onto a bodybuilding stage as a competitor since 2013, when he came in sixth at his final Mr. Olympia. Despite that, the four-time Sandow winner still keeps himself in ... Continue Reading
2022 Bigman Weekend Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview: The First 2023 Olympia Qualifier Is Here
The qualifiers for the 2022 Olympia Weekend are now official, but some bodybuilders can jump on an early chance to take part in the 2023 contests by competing in the Bigman Weekend Pro. This is the first ... Continue Reading
Jim Lorimer, Co-Founder of the Arnold Sports Festival, Dies at Age 96
Longtime bodybuilding promoter and co-founder of the Arnold Sports Festival, Jim Lorimer, has died at the age of 96. Lorimer’s family confirmed his passing on Nov. 24, 2022, and as of this writing, no ... Continue Reading
What Does Classic Physique Competitor Terrence Ruffin Eat One Month Before the 2022 Olympia?
With the 2022 Olympia contest fast approaching on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, the elite athletes who qualified are dialing in their physiques to show off to the judges at bodybuilding's biggest ... Continue Reading
2022 Dubai Fitness Championship Women’s Roster Preview
2022 marks the 10th year of the Dubai Fitness Championship (DFC), this time in a new venue, the Coca-Cola Arena, on Dec. 2-4, 2022. The competition reverted to its old model for selecting a field of ... Continue Reading
2022 Dubai Fitness Championship Men’s Roster Preview
The 10th edition of the Dubai Fitness Championships (DFC) — formerly known as the Dubai CrossFit Championship (DCC) from 2019-2021 — is fast approaching. With the decision not to extend a single invite for ... Continue Reading
James Hollingshead Trades Cheat Meals for 1,000-Carb Days During His 2022 Olympia Prep
Ever since winning the 2022 Tsunami Nutrition Cup Pro show, James Hollingshead has been full speed ahead toward the 2022 Olympia, scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. He will compete in the ... Continue Reading
Stan Efferding: “Sleep Is the Foundation Upon Which Everything Else Is Built”
Episode 24 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Nov. 18, 2022, and featured round three with powerlifter, bodybuilder, and creator of ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard’s 3 Time-Saving Tips For Efficient Workouts
Suppose the hours in the regular day are eaten up by work and family commitments. In that case, a gym session is often cut short or even skipped. When best-laid plans are turned upside down, many are ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Shares a Full Day of Eating During His 2022 Olympia Prep
Three-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead is open about his preparation to defend his title and seek a four-peat at the 2022 Olympia. Aside from posting about his workouts, ... Continue Reading
10 Facts About the Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition
On September 18, 1965, Larry Scott, Harold Poole, and Earl Maynard became the first men to step on stage at the Mr. Olympia competition. The brainchild of Joe and Ben Weider, the inaugural Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley “Embraces the Pain” of Training On Fewer Calories During Olympia Prep
The Speakeasy Gym in Pasadena, CA, was the training outlet for former two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley on Nov. 10, 2022, for a shoulder and arm workout with six weeks to go before ... Continue Reading
2022 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Results
The 2022 Romania Muscle Fest Pro bodybuilding show took place on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Bucharest, Romania. Out of the nine IFBB Pro League divisions that held contests, the biggest upset may be the ... Continue Reading
Sal Di Stefano to Mike O’Hearn: Changing Behavior Is the Key To Consistency
Episode 23 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Nov. 11, 2022, and featured the host of the Mindpump podcast, Sal Di Stefano. In the episode's cold ... Continue Reading