The 2024 Arizona Pro bodybuilding show is set for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ. This show will run alongside the 2024 Rising Phoenix women’s bodybuilding show in the same city. The other ... Continue Reading
2024 Rising Phoenix Women’s Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Rising Phoenix women’s bodybuilding show will occur on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. This competition initially began in 2015 as the world championship event for the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
What Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Hates Most About Bodybuilding Culture
Derek Lunsford won the iron throne — no, not that one — in 2023. After defeating incumbent (and teammate) Hadi Choopan at the Mr. Olympia, Lunsford found himself with a microphone in his hands. Literally ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Explains the Benefits of the Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates has not been shy about sharing workout tips to help his fans and followers improve. On Aug. 21, 2024, Yates shared an Instagram post of himself performing the seated Smith ... Continue Reading
Study Reveals the Best Leg Exercise for Developing a Quad Sweep
If you're trying to develop the coveted "X-frame" look, spamming leg extensions might not be doing you any favors. At least, according to a new scientific study. A Jul. 2024 paper examined how different ... Continue Reading
Build an Upper Body Like Classic Physique Bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin
IFBB Classic Physique Pro bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin qualified for the 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, via his victory at the 2023 IFBB Sheru Classic Pro. However, he ... Continue Reading
10 WWE Wrestlers Who Started as Bodybuilders
Professional wrestling is, notoriously, a “body business.” A performer has to be more than simply athletic to “get over” — they have to look the part, too. One way to do that is by crafting a ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Demolishes 150-Pound Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Ahead of 2024 Olympia
When Chris Bumstead is hungry, he eats. The five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion has less than two months to perfect his craft and take to the stage at the 2024 Olympia, which runs Oct. 10-13 in Las ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin Will Miss the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia
IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor Terrence Ruffin will sit out the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia, set for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. The two-time Arnold Classic Physique champion shared ... Continue Reading
Take a Tour Through Wesley Vissers’ Vintage Gym
The 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers is diligently preparing for the 2024 Olympia in October. Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman claimed Vissers could unseat ... Continue Reading
Exercise Scientist Dr. Mike Israetel Explains How To Squat For Quad Growth
The squat is among the most technically complex exercises, with numerous variations emphasizing different training goals. On Aug. 15, 2024, Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in Sport Physiology, shared a ... Continue Reading
7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Uses the “Three T’s” For Bigger Arms
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil “The Gift” Heath is often touted as having the greatest genetics in bodybuilding history. His arms are among his best body parts, with clear insertions, oversized proportions ... Continue Reading
The 2 Best Leg Exercises for Muscle (if You Can’t Do Anything Else)
Short on time? Bored of long, arduous leg workouts? Are you reading this while trapped on a deserted island and, for some reason, still want to train legs with limited equipment? If you said “yes” to ... Continue Reading
How To Stop Elbow Pain on Triceps Extensions
Do you ever get elbow pain during triceps extensions or pushdowns? If so, there might be a simple solution you haven’t tried yet. Triceps extension variations such as pushdowns or kickbacks are stellar ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Improved His Gut Health to Build His Best Physique
IFBB Men’s Open division bodybuilder Hunter Labrada’s Olympia journey has been a whirlwind. His debut at the most prestigious bodybuilding competition in 2020 culminated in an eighth-place finish. He ... Continue Reading
Here’s What a Morning Routine for a Men’s Open Bodybuilder Looks Like
Competitive bodybuilding demands unwavering dedication. Athletes meticulously curate and refine their daily routines to achieve peak physical conditioning, especially in the lead-up to a competition. ... Continue Reading
Should You Care About Anabolic Windows?
The anabolic window has long been considered a worthwhile tool for maximizing muscle growth. The concept suggests that the body is more receptive to nutrients, particularly protein, for 30 minutes to an ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Explains Why Partial Deadlifts Are a Must at the End of Back Day
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates is known for his physique during the mass monster era during the 90s. His conditioning and size largely resulted from high-intensity training and heavy back ... Continue Reading
These 3 Bench Press Mistakes Are Killers, Says Jeff Nippard
“You might have the worst bench press on the planet if you do these three things,” says content creator and coach Jeff Nippard. We aren’t sold just yet, but we’ll hear what Nippard has to say and then ... Continue Reading
2024 Tupelo Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Tupelo Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of Aug. 16-17, 2024, in Tupelo, MS. This show featured four IFBB Pro League divisions with 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications going to the ... Continue Reading
2024 Nashville Fit Show Pro Results
Tamekia Carter has won the 2024 Nashville Fit Show Pro. The Bikini division competition was held in Nashville, TN, on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, and featured 29 IFBB Pro League competitors. With this win, ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Matheus Menegate is the 2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique champion. Menegate was deemed the best of nine IFBB Pro League competitors on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Bodybuilding Diet Cost Him $50,000+ a Year
To four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, winning was everything. That's why Cutler claims to have spent $50,000 per year on his bodybuilding diet at the height of his career. The investment paid off. Not ... Continue Reading
Former Pro Bodybuilder Eugene Mishin Passed Away at 48 Years Old
Retired IFBB Pro Men’s Open bodybuilder Eugene Mishin, also known as Evgeny Mishin, has died. He was 48 years old. Dave Palumbo of RxMuscle broke the news on his Instagram page, confirming Mishin's passing ... Continue Reading