Built With Science founder Jeremy Ethier and Dr. Milo Wolf, PhD, of Sport Science, collaborated in early August 2024 to unravel research suggesting that training in loaded stretched ... Continue Reading
Why Sadik Hadzovic Is Giving Up on Men’s Physique
American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s most recent Olympia appearance was in 2017 when he ranked seventh in Classic Physique. Although Hadzovic qualified for the Men’s Physique Olympia in 2022, he ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilders Lee Labrada & Rich Gaspari Build Muscle After 60
Iconic bodybuilders of the 80s and 90s, Lee Labrada and Rich Gaspari, are known as some of the most formidable competitors never to clinch an Olympia title. Labrada made his mark ... Continue Reading
Why Ronnie Coleman Thinks Chris Bumstead Could Lose the 2024 Olympia
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman recently met with 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers for a chest and triceps training session, which was documented and ... Continue Reading
Are Tempo Tri-Sets Chris Bumstead’s Trick for Thicker Hamstrings?
Building a well-rounded physique requires dedication to training all muscle groups, though they are not equal. The posterior chain — particularly the glutes and hamstrings — are often overshadowed by ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Are in Derek Lunsford’s 2024 Olympia Shredding Diet?
Competitive bodybuilders often utilize the “bulk” and “cut” methods to maximize muscle gains and efficiently attain low body fat. On Aug. 2, 2024, the 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek ... Continue Reading
Try Ashley Lynette Jones’ Glute-Building Workout On Your Next Leg Day
The glutes are the body's largest and most powerful muscle group. They also balance your aesthetics and enhance athletic performance. Competitive bodybuilders strive for striated glutes, a hallmark of ... Continue Reading
Only 4 Exercises: How Women’s Figure Pro Melissa Brodsky Trains Legs During Prep
Renowned as the "Hypertrophy Coach," Joe Bennett trains elite bodybuilders and shares his training wisdom with those who wish to gain muscle mass. In late July 2024, Bennett offered insights into what he ... Continue Reading
Is There Such a Thing as Working Out Too Hard in the Gym After All?
We may question the efficacy of dedicating extra hours to intense workouts. Does this lead to overtraining and impede progress, or will the additional time dedicated to lifting promote ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Hunter Henderson to Prioritize Pro Bodybuilding
World-record powerlifter and IFBB Pro League Women’s bodybuilder Hunter Henderson has been busy in 2024, competing in both sports within the year’s first seven months. However, her focus for the ... Continue Reading
Grocery Shop Like Wellness Bodybuilder Julia Rene For Smarter Calorie Choices
During the cutting phase during prep, bodybuilders strive to maintain muscle mass while shedding body fat. Navigating the grocery store during those times can feel like walking through a minefield of ... Continue Reading
2024 China DMS Ningjin Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 China DMS Ningjin Pro bodybuilding show occurred in Ningjin, China, on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Promoter Sara Lan featured the IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Rafael Oliveira won the 2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro. The IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique show was held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Diego, CA, and it included 20 competitors. This victory qualifies ... Continue Reading
2024 Tahoe Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Jessica Wilson has won the 2024 Tahoe Pro Bikini division show. The contest was held in Stateline, NV, on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, and included 19 IFBB Pro League competitors. Wilson was deemed the best of ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Texas Pro bodybuilding show was held on Aug. 9-10, 2024, in Irving, TX. It featured eight IFBB Pro League divisions. Promoter Freddy Naitu hosted four men’s and four women’s contests, each of ... Continue Reading
Why Dr. Mike Israetel Is Leaving Competitive Bodybuilding
Competitive bodybuilding, especially at the elite level, demands years of sacrifice, unwavering dedication, and an unyielding commitment to pushing the body to its limits. Yet, for many athletes, the ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Wellness Athlete Daniela Schulz Dies in Plane Crash
IFBB Pro League Wellness athlete Daniela Schulz has died at the age of 30. Schulz and her husband, Hiales Fodra, were killed in a plane crash on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Vinhedo, Brazil, a town outside of ... Continue Reading
2024 China DMS Pro Ningjin Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 China DMS Pro Ningjin bodybuilding show is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Ningjin, China. The show, promoted by Sara Lan, features the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique divisions. ... Continue Reading
2024 Tahoe Show Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Tahoe Show Pro Bikini division show is set for Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at Bally’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, NV. Five countries represented by 19 IFBB Pro League competitors will compete in this ... Continue Reading
2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
Twenty IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique athletes representing five countries will take the stage at the 2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Texas Pro is scheduled for Aug. 9-10, 2024, at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, TX. This IFBB Pro League event will feature eight divisions and over 140 athletes. If they have not ... Continue Reading
Why Jay Cutler Prefers Reverse-Grip Rows on Back Day
Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler remains dedicated to his training regimen and actively shares his insights online. On July 30, 2024, the International Sports Hall of ... Continue Reading
Masters Olympia Women’s Physique Champion Ivie Rhein Retires
2023 Masters Olympia Women’s Physique Champion Ivie Rhein announced her retirement from competition. The eight-year pro called it a close on her bodybuilding career on Aug. 7, 2024, to her 104,000 ... Continue Reading
A Dissection of Phil Heath’s Training During His Olympia Reign
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is one of the most decorated bodybuilders ever. Heath’s meticulously calculated training style starkly contrasted the hardcore, high-volume methods favored by his ... Continue Reading