Three-time defending Ms. Olympia champion Andrea Shaw wanted to add a fourth Olympia to her four Rising Phoenix world titles. However, to accomplish that feat, she would need to once again defeat 2022 ... Continue Reading
Oksana Grishina Wins 2023 Fitness Olympia
Based on how 2023 Fitness Olympia prejudging, Missy Truscott was on track to win her third title. The rest of the top three based on the comparisons were Whitney Jones and Ariel Khadr. While Truscott seems ... Continue Reading
Sarah Villegas Wins 2023 Women’s Physique Olympia, Reclaiming the Crown
The two favorites for the 2023 Women's Physique Olympia contest were defending champion Natalia Abraham Coelho and former two-time winner Sarah Villegas. As many saw in prejudging, they were the final two ... Continue Reading
Cydney Gillon Wins 2023 Figure Olympia, Scores Seventh Consecutive Title
Very few people can say they have won the Olympia six different times. Cydney Gillon is one who can. She would also like to say she has won seven, but Jessica Reyes Padilla is the main contender standing ... Continue Reading
Keone Pearson Wins 2023 212 Olympia
The two athletes in the final callout of the 212 Olympia prejudging at the world fitness expo in Orlando, FL, were defending champion Shaun Clarida and his number one contender Keone Pearson. Those two ... Continue Reading
8-Time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney to Hadi Choopan: To Repeat, Play Your Own Game
Hours before the biggest competition in bodybuilding — the 2023 Mr. Olympia, which runs from Nov. 3-5 in Orlando, FL — eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney gave some prescient advice to defending Men's Open ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan & Derek Lunsford’s Final Workout Before the 2023 Mr. Olympia
Reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan and 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford met individually with their coach Hany Rambod for a chest workout two days before Olympia 2023. “The Persian Wolf” ... Continue Reading
2023 212 Olympia Prejudging Results
Defending 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida has been to the top of the 212 Olympia division twice but has never defended his title successfully. He hoped to change that at the 2023 ... Continue Reading
2023 Amateur Olympia Results
The 2023 Olympia weekend is underway. On Nov. 1-2, 2023, the 2023 Amateur Olympia took centerstage in Orlando, FL, with competitors vying to win their IFBB pro cards. Such a distinction would enable them ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha Denied Entry to the USA; Will Not Compete at the 2023 Mr. Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men's Open bodybuilder Nathan De Asha will not compete in the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, slated for Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL, due to traveling issues beyond his control — he ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show — Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Explains Online Fitness Misinformation
The internet is a wellspring of knowledge. The vast majority with access to it turn to Google and social media for answers to any questions they may have about anything. That is typically the case for ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry & Sadik Hadzovik’s Back Day Less Than One Week from the 2023 Olympia
To prepare for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Physique competitors Ryan Terry and Sadik Hadzovik met at an East Coast gym to train back less than one week from the big stage. While ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Withdraws From the 2023 Mr. Olympia Due to Hamstring Tear
The 2021 Arnold Classic champion and 2022 Mr. Olympia third-place finisher, Nick Walker, has withdrawn from the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, set for Nov. 3-4 in Orlando, FL. Walker says his decision was ... Continue Reading
7 Additional Pounds of Muscle — Breon Ansley Poses With Updated Physique
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley has developed an updated physique with more muscle mass thanks to the updated weight caps that allow him to add more muscle tissue to his frame. ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Results
The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of Oct. 27-29 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Competitors in Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure divisions were ... Continue Reading
Damien Patrick Wins the 2023 Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique Show
Damien Patrick was a late entry into the 2023 Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique show on Oct. 28, but he still secured the victory in Anaheim, CA. Thanks to this win, he is now qualified for the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin’s Full Day of Eating Two Weeks Before the 2023 Olympia
Two-time Arnold Classic Physique champ Terrence Ruffin is prepping ready for the biggest bodybuilding event of the year: the 2023 Olympia. With that comes intense training with fellow ... Continue Reading
2023 Bikini Olympia Preview
The 2023 Bikini Olympia will be the 14th edition of the contest. It will be held as a part of the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023. This competition features the largest lineup ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest Ultimate Warriors Pro show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Anaheim, CA. Twenty-two Classic Physique competitors will face the judges and fans with hopes of ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro bodybuilding show will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on the weekend of Oct. 27-29, 2023. Three IFBB Pro League divisions will hold contests at this show — ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitness Olympia Preview
The Fitness division is considered by many fans as the most entertaining of all the categories at the Olympia, which is why there is so much excitement for the 2023 Fitness Olympia in Orlando, FL, on the ... Continue Reading
Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Steven Cao’s Free Weight-Only Chest Workout
After placing outside the top 15 at the 2022 Men’s Physique Olympia, Steven Cao is on a quest to qualify and better his previous position for 2024. But the IFBB Pro isn’t relying on flashy technology or ... Continue Reading
Lauralie Chapados’ “Meathead Meal Plan” for Bikini Bodybuilding Success
Professional bikini bodybuilders are judged on muscle balance, shape, and aesthetics. Bikini competitors use a rigorous diet regimen to achieve the coveted beach look, which includes sculpted shoulders, a ... Continue Reading
The 8 Exercises Dana Linn Bailey Uses for Shoulder Hypertrophy
Building a physique worthy of the crown in the Women's Physique division is no easy feat. The balance of conditioning and full muscles on a frame that supports a V-taper and a chiseled lower body is an ... Continue Reading