On social media, Gen Z calls it the “winter arc” — the period between the end of summer’s warmth and the following spring. It’s typically when bodybuilders embrace lean bulking. If you’re bundling up ... Continue Reading
Dr. Mike Israetel’s Best Chest Exercise Might Surprise You
Ask a group of 10 lifters to name their favorite chest exercise and you're bound to hear the good ol' bench press mentioned at least half the time. However, the path to pumping up your pecs to their ... Continue Reading
2024 China DMS Changsha Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 China DMS Changsha Pro slated for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Changsha, China, is one of the country’s final IFBB Pro League shows on the 2024 schedule. It features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for ... Continue Reading
2024 Ben Weider Naturals Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Ben Weider Naturals Pro will take place in Alexandria, VA, on the weekend of Nov. 15-16, 2024. This event is strictly for natural competitors, meaning they are not allowed to use banned ... Continue Reading
2024 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro will occur on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Honolulu, HI. Promoter and IFBB Hall of Famer Shawn Ray will host 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Atlantic Coast Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Atlantic Coast Pro will occur on the weekend of Nov. 16-17, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Promoter Tim Gardner will host 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
We Miss Chris Bumstead Already. Here Are 6 of His Best Bodybuilding Tips
Chris Bumstead knows a thing or two about building muscle. Beginning with a win at the 2019 Classic Physique Olympia, Bumstead’s reign over the division has made him the most recognizable active physique ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Reveals New 5-Day Training Split
Since parting ways with coach Matt Jansen after missing the Olympia in 2023 and 2024, IFBB Men's Open bodybuilder Nick Walker enlisted Jared Feather for his training, paired with the Renaissance ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Stance on Training to Failure Might Surprise You
Failure is an option. While Jay Cutler didn't hold that attitude when he competed for Mr. Olympia titles, he doesn't view growing muscle in quite the same light. At least, not when it comes to ... Continue Reading
2024 Prague Pro Preview: Chris Bumstead, Shaun Clarida to Compete in Men’s Open
The 2024 Prague Pro will occur on Nov. 16-17, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic. This show is an annual tradition on the IFBB pro schedule. However, it has never received as much attention as in 2024 ... Continue Reading
Energy Compensation Might Be Affecting Your Weight Loss — Here’s What You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered why some people struggle to lose weight despite their dedication to cardio and dieting? While these two elements are crucial for weight loss, it’s evident ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Men’s Open Bodybuilding Debut — Does He Stand a Chance?
For the past six years, Chris Bumstead dominated the Classic Physique division, racking up six consecutive Olympia titles from 2019 to 2024. Though he has enough championship hardware to last a lifetime, ... Continue Reading
Why Dorian Yates Preferred 120LB Dumbbell Flyes to the Bench Press
For Dorian Yates, it was light work — 120-pound dumbbell flyes, a chest isolation exercise most people perform rather delicately, were a staple of "the Shadow's" high-iron diet in his heyday. "I had ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater Credits This Back Exercise With His Top-5 Mr. Olympia Performance
At just 27, Martin "the Martian" Fitzwater finished a remarkable fourth at the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition, shaking up the field in a big way in his first outing. "It took my back from one of my ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Must Start Shoulder Workouts With This Exercise: Top Physique Coach
If you're not starting your shoulder workouts with a lateral raise variation, Joe Bennett has some words for you. The "Hypertrophy Coach," who works with many of the world's top bodybuilders, is all about ... Continue Reading
Are Ronnie Coleman’s Top 3 Bodybuilding Exercises Actually Worth It?
You don't become "the King" by doing things the wrong way. Yet, even though many of Ronnie Coleman's bodybuilding tips make perfect sense, he's also proven he isn't the most astute exercise scientist ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Piracicaba, Brazil, was the 2024 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro site on Nov. 8-10, 2024. This bodybuilding event was a pro-qualifying and pro show, with the 2025 Olympia Weekend roster spots going to the pro ... Continue Reading
2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Results
Bucharest, Romania, was the host city for the 2024 Romania Muscle Fest Pro on the weekend of Nov. 9-10, 2024. This event, promoted by Olympia owner Jake Wood and Alina Popa, was a 2015 Olympia Weekend ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas State Pro Results
The 2024 Texas State Pro held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in San Marcos, TX, was a 2025 Olympia weekend qualifier for the Classic Physique and Figure divisions. If they had not previously qualified, the ... Continue Reading
2024 Bogota Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Bogota Classic Pro was held in Bogota, Colombia, on the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2024. It served as a qualifying event for the 2025 Olympia Weekend. The winners of each pro contest became ... Continue Reading
2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini Division Show Results
The 2024 Iron Games Pro was held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. 23 IFBB Pro League Bikini division contenders walked onstage hoping to win and qualify for the 2025 Bikini Olympia, ... Continue Reading
2024 Bogota Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Eleven competitors will take the stage at the 2024 Bogota Classic Pro in Bogota,Colombia on the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2024. This event is a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the Classic Physique and ... Continue Reading
2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Iron Games Pro Bikini division show is slated for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA. Twenty-three IFBB Pro League competitors will enter this ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas State Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Texas State Pro is set for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in San Marcos, TX. It is a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Figure divisions. The winners of each contest or ... Continue Reading