Phil Clahar has won the 2023 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show. Clahar competed against 12 other Men's Open competitors in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, and he left the stage as the champion. As a ... Continue Reading
Fitness Influencer Jo “Joesthetics” Lindner Has Died at 30 Years Old
Fitness influencer and bodybuilder Johannes Lindner — known by his 9.1 million Instagram followers as "Joesthetics" — has died. His passing was confirmed on Friday, June 30, 2023. Lindner, born Jan. 14, ... Continue Reading
An Overview of Breon Ansley’s Off-Season Biceps Training
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion turned 212 bodybuilder Breon Ansley has effectively removed the weight cap from his considerations. With a weight cap of 212 pounds, it's not feasible for him to ... Continue Reading
2023 District of Taiwan Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 District of Taiwan Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Over 25 combined Men’s Physique and Bikini division competitors will take the stage with hopes ... Continue Reading
2023 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The next IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilding contest will take place at the same location as the 2023 Olympia. The 2023 Orlando Pro is slated for Saturday, July 1, at the Orange County Convention ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Uses High-Calorie Refeeds to Recover From Leg Training
2022 Mr. Olympia silver medalist Derek Lunsford has a clear objective for the 2023 off-season: add lean muscle tissue to his already impressive X-frame to challenge reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan for ... Continue Reading
Looking Back to Look Forward — How Jennifer Dorie Trains Legs One Month Before a Pro Show
Professional bodybuilders alter their training regimen according to their competitive schedule. Most athletes utilize the off-season for gaining size, while the prep season typically involves ... Continue Reading
Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’ “Blood and Guts” Back Workout for Next-Level Gains
Throughout the 1990s, Dorian Yates was the dark lord of bodybuilding. "The Shadow," as he came to be known, loomed large and mountainous over every competition he attended. Yates was notoriously reclusive; ... Continue Reading
Cydney Gillon Breaks Down Her Leg Day Techniques
Bodybuilder Cydney Gillon is the reigning and six-time Figure Olympia champ. Famous for her incredible shape, balance, symmetry, conditioning, and stage presence, Gillon prioritizes muscle stimulation over ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2023, in Milan, Italy. The IFBB Pro League will host three divisions: Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini. ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show: How the PNBA/INBA Treats Natural Bodybuilding as an Olympic Sport
The largest natural bodybuilding federation — the Professional and International Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA/INBA), founded by Denny and Diana Kakos — is implementing changes for the sport. ... Continue Reading
Christian Guzman Returns For Another Leg Session With Chris Bumstead
After almost a year since they last trained legs together, Men’s Physique competitor and fitness entrepreneur Christian Guzman rejoined the four-time Classic Physique champ, Chris Bumstead, at the ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada’s 3 Tips for Proper Incline Dumbbell Bench Presses
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada routinely offers his fans and followers educational and informative content about diet, recovery, and various lifting techniques, including how to perform the pec ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Competitor Martin Fitzwater Details the Financial Cost of Being a Pro Bodybuilder
Those of us who have a passion for bodybuilding know that packing on the muscle requires some considerable financial outlay. A set of dumbbells, a monthly tub of protein powder, a gym membership, and a ... Continue Reading
2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro Men’s Physique and Fitness Show Results
The 2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro in Montgomery, AL, on June 17, 2023, saw Victor Manuel Ramirez Chavez and Tiffany Chandler respectively win the Men’s Physique and Fitness division titles. Thanks to their ... Continue Reading
Joseph Lee Wins 2023 AGP Korea Men’s Physique Show
None of the athletes competing in the 2023 AGP Korea Men’s Physique Show on June 17, 2023, were qualified for the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, scheduled for Nov. 2-5. However, Joseph Lee took the ... Continue Reading
2023 USA Fit Games USA/Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 USA Fit Games/Dallas Pro bodybuilding show, held on June 17, 2023, in Dallas, TX, is now in the history books. Tyler Brey left the stage as the Men’s Wheelchair champion, and Jordan Fisher placed ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Pro India Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Sheru Classic Pro India show was held in Delhi, India, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Four IFBB Pro League divisions were represented, with 35 competitors entered across all divisions. The ... Continue Reading
2023 Empro Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Michal Križánek Qualifies for the 2023 Mr. Olympia
The 2023 Empro Classic Pro was held on the weekend of June 17-18 in Alicante, Spain. This bodybuilding show featured two men’s and four women’s IFBB Pro League divisions. The main event was the Men’s Open ... Continue Reading
2023 Empro Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The Empro Classic Pro bodybuilding show is one of the larger shows in Europe. The 2023 edition features six IFBB Pro League divisions, including the Men’s Open division on June 17-18, 2023, in Alicante, ... Continue Reading
2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Montgomery, AL, will host the 2023 BodyBe1 Classic Pro show on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Men’s Physique and Fitness athletes will pose and perform for victory and qualification to compete at the 2023 ... Continue Reading
2023 USA Fit Games Bikini Division and Men’s Wheelchair Show Preview
The 2023 USA Fit Games bodybuilding show will be held in Dallas, TX, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Two IFBB Pro League divisions will hold competitions at this event. Six Men’s Wheelchair athletes and 16 ... Continue Reading
2023 Korea AGP Men’s Physique Pro Show Preview
The 2023 Korea AGP Men’s Physique Pro show will be held in Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Sixteen pro competitors will represent six different countries when they face the judges ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Push Day: Training to Failure vs. Reps in Reserve
Nick Walker’s rise in the IFBB Pro League has been meteoric. After winning the 2021 Arnold Classic and 2021 New York Pro within one year of turning pro, "The Mutant" took the sport by storm with a ... Continue Reading