Good news for bodybuilding fans: two-time Arnold Classic Champion William Bonac is officially in the United States and has said he is competing in the 2021 Mr. Olympia. Bonac is currently on the list of ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 Olympia — Qualified Athletes, Prize Purse & PPV Information
On Oct. 7-10, 2021, the most chiseled physiques from around the world will converge on Orlando, FL, to compete for the greatest prize in the sport of bodybuilding — the Sandow trophy. Athletes in 11 ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha Wins 2021 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Show
History was made at the inaugural Arnold Classic UK contest in Birmingham, England. Nathan De Asha won the first edition of the new bodybuilding contest — held at the Arnold Sports Festival UK from Oct. ... Continue Reading
6 Classic Physique Competitors to Watch at the 2021 Olympia
On Oct. 7-10, 2021, the 2021 Olympia contest will occur in Orlando, FL. It will feature 11 bodybuilding divisions and some of the greatest physiques that currently grace the globe. Classic Physique is a ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the 2021 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Contest
On Sept. 25, the famed Arnold Classic US, which took place in Columbus, OH, saw history made as a 19th champion — Nick Walker — was crowned in the contest's 32-year history. A week later, on Oct. 1, 2021, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Maria Wattel, Olivier Richters & Pratik Mohite Are in the 2022 Guinness Book of World Records
It is a notable achievement to be Officially Amazing™ in the eyes of Guinness World Records®. Three bodybuilders grace the pages of the 2022 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records (GBWR) — Maria ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Wants Classic Physique to Be as Big as Open Bodybuilding
Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger and Open bodybuilding competitor Cedric McMillan provided commentary during the judging of the Classic Physique division at the 2021 Arnold Classic on ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Wins the 2021 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Show
Nick Walker is your 19th Arnold Classic champion. On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, bodybuilding history was made in Columbus, OH. The Men's Open bodybuilder won the prestigious 2021 Arnold Classic title after ... Continue Reading
Mike Mentzer Was a Bodybuilding Maverick Who Changed the Game
"Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Mentzer, 2002 ... Continue Reading
The 10 Greatest Bodybuilders to Never Win a Mr. Olympia Title
In sports, few titles change hands as infrequently as Mr. Olympia. Since the O's inception in 1965, only 16 men have held the title. That prestige, along with significant prize money, makes the Olympia the ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 Arnold Classic Plus Athletes to Keep Your Eyes On
Less than two weeks before one of bodybuilding’s most prestigious shows kicks off, information on how to watch the 2021 Arnold Classic is now available. You can travel to Ohio and watch it in person for ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Melissa Bumstead Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substances
International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League Figure competitor Melissa Bumstead was arrested in Palm City, FL. According to the Martin County Sheriff Office, Bumstead was arrested ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath Vs. Kai Greene and 9 Other Fiery Bodybuilding Rivalries That Shaped the Sport
Bodybuilding advances through its rivalries. Across the field of professional athletics, where genetics, aging, or injury can define a career, bodybuilding stands apart as one of the few sports where a ... Continue Reading
Iain Valliere Deadlifts 675 Pounds for 5 Reps Just 3 Weeks Before 2021 Arnold Classic
Bodybuilders are known for displaying their muscles onstage, but once in a while they like to remind us all that they know how to use them too. On Sept. 6, 2021, Tampa Pro and Texas Pro Champion Iain ... Continue Reading
How to Train and Diet for Natural Bodybuilding
There are some facts we have to come to grips with as we get older: WWE matches are pre-determined, sumo deadlifts aren’t cheating, and many top-tier bodybuilders have taken or do take steroids. Don’t take ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Aaron Reed is Ryan Reynolds’ Very Large Body Double in “Free Guy”
In the silver-screen world of Hollywood, it is common for action heroes or blockbuster movie stars to get into incredible shape. Transformations from commonfolk physique to comic-book chiseled almost feel ... Continue Reading
The Man, the Myth, the Legend — Sergio Oliva’s Rise and Fall in Bodybuilding
“He was so huge. He was so fantastic. There was no way I could even think of beating him. But I'd been so taken back by my first sight of Sergio Oliva that I think I settled for second place before we ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro 212 Bodybuilder Guy Cisternino Announces His Retirement
Fans in attendance at the 2021 Texas Pro bodybuilding show on August 14 witnessed the end of the career of a very popular athlete. IFBB Pro League 212 competitor Guy Cisternino took to the stage for the ... Continue Reading
Nathan DeAsha Edges Out Roelly Winklaar to Win 2021 Europa Pro
The weekend of August 14-15 was a special one for bodybuilding fans — two contests took place in different parts of the world. Iain Valliere kicked off the weekend by winning the Texas Pro show. And then, ... Continue Reading
Iain Valliere Wins the 2021 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show
After winning the 2021 Tampa Pro contest on August 7, Iain Valliere could’ve returned to Canada and started preparing for the 2021 Arnold Classic and the 2021 Olympia, the latter of which he's already ... Continue Reading
The 2021 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show — Men’s Open Roster and Preview
It doesn't happen often, but the weekend of August 14-15 is bringing on a bodybuilding doubleheader. The 2021 Texas Pro will take place in the city of Irving on Saturday, August 14. Then, a day later, the ... Continue Reading
Who to Watch at the 2021 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show
The 2021 Mr. Olympia is less than two months away (October 7-10), and there are very few qualifying spots left. The next opportunity to punch a ticket to the big stage in Orlando, FL will be in Irving, TX, ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder and Coach John Meadows Dies at Age 49
John “Mountain Dog” Meadows, a professional bodybuilder, trainer, and nutritionist based out of Ohio died at the age of 49 on August 8, 2021. The news was shared on his verified Facebook page in the ... Continue Reading
2021 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
One of bodybuilding’s summer traditions is coming up. The 2021 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Championships are scheduled to take place on the weekend of Aug. 6-8 in Tampa. Ten pro divisions will grace the stage ... Continue Reading