Starting a weight training program can be daunting, especially for first-time gym goers. There is much to learn for beginners, from navigating the equipment to learning lifting techniques to understanding ... Continue Reading
Critiquing the Most Followed Fitness Influencer’s Workout & Diet
Australian fitness influencer and personal trainer Kayla Itsines is one of the most prominent figures in the social media fitness world. Known as the Bikini Body Guide (BBG) creator, she has amassed over ... Continue Reading
How Good Is Jeff Nippard’s “The Pure Bodybuilding Program”?
Pro natural bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff Nippard is known for his science-based approach to fitness and training. As a former Mr. Junior Canada for natural bodybuilding and a ... Continue Reading
Build Muscle, Lose Fat — Intermittent Fasting, Resistance Training, or Both?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity as an effective method for weight loss and improving overall health markers. (1) However, bodybuilders and athletes, who are focused on preserving lean ... Continue Reading
2025 California Supplement Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 California Supplement Pro was held in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. This was the first 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event in Spain of the year, and it featured ... Continue Reading
“It’s an Eyesore” — Hany Rambod Rates Nick Walker’s 2022 Mr. Olympia Physique
In early May 2025, retired pro bodybuilding coach Hany Rambod analyzed the physique of 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker's physique from the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest, which earned a bronze ... Continue Reading
Jeff Cavaliere’s 5 Best Stretches to Boost Flexibility for Beginners
Stretching can enhance flexibility and range of motion, boosting exercise performance and helping to prevent injuries. (1) However, specific stretches can be challenging for individuals with ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Antagonistic Upper Body Training for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro
After missing the Mr. Olympia for two consecutive years, Nick Walker is fighting to reclaim his position as one of the world’s best bodybuilders. He recently shared the upper body ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Can Fix the 3 Common Squatting Mistakes You’re Making
Many squat variations can enhance strength and mobility and help build muscle. Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler included them in his programming during his competitive prime and continues to train them at ... Continue Reading
2025 California Supplement Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 California Supplement Pro will occur in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Promoter Emilio Martinez will host a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the IFBB Professional League’s Classic ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s 10 Favorite Mass-Building Exercises
Retired pro bodybuilder Phil Heath is often considered the most genetically gifted athlete to step on a bodybuilding stage. He won seven Mr. Olympia titles — tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the ... Continue Reading
“Bodybuilding Is the Only Sport Where You’re in the Worst Shape on Show Day” — Larry Wheels Trains & Preps With Wesley Vissers and Urs Kalecinski
Powerlifter turned Classic Physique bodybuilder Larry Wheels is getting peeled for his reattempt at an IFBB pro card at an upcoming bodybuilding show in May 2025. Wheels, a record-holding powerlifter, took ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder’s Ultimate Muscle-Building Breakfast Recipe
Does nutrient quality affect physique progress? In April 2025, Men's Open bodybuilder James Hollingshead shared his version of the ultimate muscle-building breakfast. The heavyweight concocted a ... Continue Reading
Olympia Champions Unite to Build Bigger Glutes and Hamstrings
The grind never stops for bodybuilders, even when they head into an off-season or retirement. Cydney Gillon won her eighth consecutive Figure Olympia title in 2024 before retiring from ... Continue Reading
New Research on Creatine: Is It Effective for Untrained Individuals?
The human body naturally produces creatine in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, supplying energy to muscle cells, especially during brief periods ... Continue Reading
The Chest Session Martin Fitzwater Recommends When Training Alone
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater will be one of the athletes stepping on stage at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro in Pittsburgh, PA, on the weekend of May 10-11, 2025. He ... Continue Reading
2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Mengru Zhang has won the 2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Pro. This Bikini division contest was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. Zhang claimed gold and a 2025 Bikini ... Continue Reading
2025 GRL PWR Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 GRL PWR Pro took place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Orlando, FL, and it featured IFBB Pro League Bikini and Wellness divisions shows. The winners qualify for the 2025 ... Continue Reading
2025 Los Angeles Grand Prix Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Rhyan Clark has claimed gold at the 2025 Los Angeles Grand Prix Pro. This Men’s Physique show, held in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025, was supposed to qualify for the 2025 Olympia Weekend ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Calls This Bodybuilding Exercise an “Absolute Must-Do”
Arnold Schwarzenegger commands attention. Whether he’s running his mouth on camera in Pumping Iron, serving up iconic action movie one-liners, or taking to the political podium, people listen to what the ... Continue Reading
2025 Wasatch Warrior Pro Results
The 2025 Wasatch Warrior Pro was held in Salt Lake City, UT, on Saturday, April 26. This pro bodybuilding event was a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event for the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding’s Best Poser’s Posing Coach Coaches His Posing
Two-time Arnold Classic Physique champion Terrence Ruffin is considered one of the best posers in bodybuilding, not just in the Classic Physique division, where he competes. It may surprise that someone ... Continue Reading
2025 Wasatch Warrior Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Wasatch Warrior Pro is set for Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Salt Lake City, UT. This annual event will host 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s ... Continue Reading
2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
Eleven athletes will take to the stage at the 2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Pro in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, April 26. This is a 2025 Olympia qualifying event, meaning the contest's champion will ... Continue Reading