On March 19, 2022, two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley took to his Instagram page to share a physique update with natural light. Natural light being absent shadows adding detail and ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin Shares The Diet He Followed Before Winning His Second Arnold Classic Physique Title
On March 5, 2022, two-time Classic Physique Olympia runner-up Terrence Ruffin was crowned the Arnold Classic Physique champion for the second straight year. He won $60,000 and an additional $10,000 for ... Continue Reading
Kyle Kirvay Gets His Cardio By Squatting 495 Pounds for 22 Reps
Bodybuilder Kyle Kirvay is not interested in treadmills or stair climbers or exercise bikes or rowing machines for his cardio. The IFBB Pro gets his cardio by loading five 45-pound weight plates on each ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Prioritizes Rear Delts on His Push Day
2020 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is known as the "Giant Killer" for competing at the height of five-foot, two inches and beating bodybuilders in 212 and Open division competition. Although he ... Continue Reading
2022 Boston Pro Bodybuilding Show Complete Results
The IFBB Pro League’s inaugural Boston Pro bodybuilding show is in the books, and the first Men’s Open champion of the contest is familiar to fans — William “The Conqueror” Bonac. Justin Rodriguez placed ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Nick Walker Shares His Grueling Leg Workout
Bodybuilder Nick Walker took to his YouTube channel on March 11, 2022, to share an intense leg workout. “The Mutant” is known for his freaky wheels and the veins in his lower legs which look like a wayward ... Continue Reading
49-Year-Old Bodybuilder Lee Priest Teases Competitive Comeback With Recent Physique Update
Early into the 2022 bodybuilding calendar, Olympia owner Jake Wood discussed the likely return of the Masters Olympia — which debuted in 1994, paused from 2004-2011, and was last held in 2012. No ... Continue Reading
IFBB Elite Pro Bans Russian and Belarusian Athletes From International Competitions
On Mar. 8, 2022, the IFBB Elite Pro Executive Body announced its decision to ban Russian and Belarusian bodybuilders and officials from all of its upcoming events. The decision is based on ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Q&A — Champion Mentality, Health Concerns, and 2022 Olympia Prep
On March 8, 2022, the three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead took to his YouTube channel to hold a Q&A session. Bumstead is amidst a very long off-season before his prep for the ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry Wins the 2022 Arnold Classic
The 2022 Arnold Classic has come to a close and Brandon Curry has emerged victorious. This is Curry's second Arnold Classic title. The 2022 Arnold Classic took place on March 4-5, 2022, in the Battelle ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Classic Results — Division Winners & Prize Money
Welcome back to the final night of the 2022 Arnold Classic bodybuilding show. Here are a few of fun facts: This is the 34th edition of the contest, it has only ever taken place in Columbus, OH, and no one ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Pre-Judging Report
The 34th edition of the Arnold Classic — taking place in Columbus, OH, from March 4-5, 2022 — is underway. The finals for Classic Physique, Fitness International, and Figure International have ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Classic Friday Night Finals — Fitness, Figure & Classic Physique
The Battelle Grand Ballroom in the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio was buzzing with anticipation for the beginning of the 2022 Arnold Classic. On Friday, March 4, pre-judging for Classic ... Continue Reading
Cedric McMillan Says “Stomach Issues” Forced Him Out of the 2022 Arnold Classic
On Feb. 24, 2022, bodybuilding fans received a shocker when the Arnold Sports Festival confirmed that Cedric McMillan withdrew from the 2022 Arnold Classic. Why McMillan withdrew was, at the time of the ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2022 Arnold Classic
The 2022 Arnold Classic will take place as part of the 2022 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH, on March 4-5, 2022. The 34th edition of the second-most prestigious bodybuilding contest behind the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead’s 5,000-Calorie Day of Eating
Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead is early in his very long off-season. The 2022 Olympia weekend is scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV, which means there is a lot of ... Continue Reading
Who Is Going to Win the 2022 Arnold Classic?
The 2022 Arnold Classic will be the 34th edition of the historic bodybuilding contest. It’s considered the second-highest honor a competitor could win in the sport — only the Mr. Olympia title is ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro Bodybuilders Brett Wilkin & Iain Valliere Train Shoulders and Triceps Ahead of 2022 Arnold Classic
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilders Brett Wilkin and Iain Valliere joined forces for a few training sessions while Wilkin was visiting his coach, Matt Jansen, at the Revive Gym in Stuart, FL. One of ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s New Bodybuilding Coach is Dominick Mutascio
Nick Walker had a tremendous debut season as a professional bodybuilder in 2021. He scored a win at the 2021 Arnold Classic and landed in fifth-place in his Mr. Olympia debut. To jump to the top of the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Officially Out Of the 2022 Arnold Classic
Cedric McMillan is not competing at the 2022 Arnold Classic. News of McMillan's withdrawal started to circulate on Feb. 25, 2022. The Arnold Sports Festival confirmed directly to BarBend that McMillan is ... Continue Reading
Hidetada Yamagishi Says He’s Retired From Competitive Bodybuilding
Men's Open and 212 bodybuilder Hidetada Yamagishi says he's retired from competitive bodybuilding, capping a professional career that dates back to 2005. Yamagishi made the news official during an ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin Learns to Train Around Injuries From Coach Joe Bennett
With the 2022 Arnold Classic fast approaching on March 4-5, 2022, in Columbus, OH, the elite bodybuilders who will compete are dialing in their preps to peak at the most opportune moments. With that comes ... Continue Reading
Here’s Who to Watch at the 2022 Bikini International Contest at the Arnold Classic
Bodybuilding fans are used to repeat champs. Since the first Olympia was held in 1965, the Men's Open division has seen 16 champions. Dominance is admired, but it can get stale to some. The Bikini ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Deadlifts 870-Pound Top Single In Training
2022 is the year of the deadlift for bodybuilder Joe Mackey. The 37-year old's training grabbed the attention of the bodybuilding world on Jan. 15, 2022, when he hit an 800-pound deadlift triple. A week ... Continue Reading