When two of the greatest strength sports athletes of all time sit down together for a Q&A session, the ears of the strength world should perk up. On Nov. 18, 2021, four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Victor Richards Was One of the Sport’s Biggest Potential Stars in His Prime
Less than a week after the passing of 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden, the bodybuilding community thought they had lost another well-known figure. On Nov. 10, 2021, multiple sites reported that 80s and 90s ... Continue Reading
Rafael Brandao, Ashley Kaltwasser Wins 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro
Another week, another bodybuilding show and another IFBB pro claims their first-ever professional win. The 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro was held on Nov. 14, 2021, in Bucharest, Romania — featuring nine pro ... Continue Reading
2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Preview — Full Rosters and Men’s Open Breakdown
The Romania Muscle Fest Pro has become one of the most popular contests in the IFBB Pro League outside of the United States. This show has had north of 100 competitors in the past. In the Men's Open ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Wins the 2021 Prague Pro Bodybuilding Show
After entering four bodybuilding contests in five weeks, Samson Dauda has finally earned his first professional victory. The British bodybuilder won the Prague Pro on Nov. 6, 2021, in Prague, Czech ... Continue Reading
2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden Has Passed Away at 46 Years Old
On Nov. 6, 2021, Ron Harris of Muscular Development posted a video to the outlet's YouTube channel announcing the death of 2018 Mr. Olympia winner Shawn Rhoden. Rhoden was 46 years old. No cause of death ... Continue Reading
2021 Prague Pro Bodybuilding Show — Full Rosters and Men’s Open Athletes to Watch
On Nov. 6, 2021, the IFBB Pro League will host the 2021 Prague Pro in Prague, Czech Republic. Six professional divisions (four men, two women) will compete at this show. The goal for each athlete is to win ... Continue Reading
2021 KO Pro Bodybuilding Show — Athletes to Watch and Full Rosters
The third post-Olympia bodybuilding show of 2021 takes place in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday, Oct. 31. The KO Pro show will host four IFBB Pro League divisions (Men’s Open, 212, Classic Physique, and Men’s ... Continue Reading
2021 Legion Sports Fest Results & Recap — Shaun Clarida Wins Men’s Open
Shaun “The Giant Killer” Clarida continues to live up to his nickname. The 2020 Olympia 212 champion, who recently declared that he would step into the Men’s Open category, made bodybuilding history by ... Continue Reading
This Was Chris Bumstead’s Cheat Meal Day After Winning The 2021 Classic Physique Olympia
One week after winning his third consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title, Chris Bumstead veered off his diet momentarily for one of his well-known "epic cheat meal days." Before the 2021 Olympia, ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Posers in Men’s Bodybuilding History
The sport of bodybuilding isn’t just about moving weight — it’s about artfully displaying muscular size, shape, and proportion. To earn high marks from the judges and roaring applause from the fans, ... Continue Reading
2021 Legion Sports Fest Pro Bodybuilding Preview
The focus of bodybuilding fans will be on Reno, Nevada during the weekend of Oct. 23-24, 2021, for the 2021 Legion Sports Fest bodybuilding show. It features six IFBB Pro League divisions including the ... Continue Reading
Here’s How the 2022 Mr. Olympia Qualification System Works
Every year, the IFBB Pro League releases the Olympia Qualification System (OSQ) rules, which serve as the process to determine how the bodybuilding and physique competitors can qualify or earn a position ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha, Brandon Hendrickson Wins 2021 Yamamoto Cup Pro
On Sunday, Oct. 17, the 2021 Yamamoto Cup Pro bodybuilding show was held in Rome, Italy. Nathan De Asha was the last man standing on stage and left as the champion. Roelly Winklaar finished as the ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the 2021 Yamamoto Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show
Most pro sports leagues take an offseason after their world championship event. The IFBB Pro League is different. The 2021 Mr. Olympia — the biggest event in bodybuilding — wrapped and only a week after ... Continue Reading
Full Results From the 2021 IATBP Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Competitions
On Oct. 2, the International Association of Trans Bodybuilders and Powerlifters (IATBP) hosted its first in-person events before the pandemic in Atlanta, GA. The powerlifting meet in the early afternoon ... Continue Reading
2021 Mr. Olympia Results — Complete Official Scorecards
Editor's Note: The 2022 Olympia competition is underway, taking place from Dec. 16-17 in Las Vegas, NV. You can check out this year's action on BarBend's results page. The 2021 Olympia weekend ... Continue Reading
A New Queen — Jennifer Dorie Wins 2021 Bikini Olympia
During the pre-judging for the 2021 Bikini Olympia in Orlando, FL, it was clear that Jennifer Dorie, Lauralie Chapados, and former Olympia Champion Ashley Kaltwasser were at the top of the scorecards. They ... Continue Reading
Three-Peat — Chris Bumstead Wins 2021 Classic Physique Olympia
The 2021 Olympia weekend is underway in Orlando, FL. Spectators gathered to see if anyone could take the Classic Physique Olympia throne from two-time defending champion Chris Bumstead in the Classic ... Continue Reading
Francielle Mattos is the First-Ever Wellness Olympia Champion
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 20 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the freshly-minted Women's Wellness division. Spectators in Orlando, FL gathered to watch the ... Continue Reading
2021 Olympia Friday Finals Report — Fitness, 212, Figure, Women’s Physique, & Ms. Olympia
All year long, bodybuilding fans have anticipated the 2021 Olympia and the biggest event of bodybuilding is now halfway over. On Oct. 8, 2021, six divisions participated in pre-judging on Friday morning, ... Continue Reading
And Still — Sarah Villegas Wins the 2021 Women’s Physique Olympia
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 14 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Women's Physique division. During the Friday night finals, Spectators in Orlando, FL were ... Continue Reading
2021 Figure Olympia — Cydney Gillon Wins Fifth Consecutive Title
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 23 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Figure Division. The four-time reigning champion of the division, Cydney Gillon, returned ... Continue Reading
William Bonac Arrives in U.S., Confirms He Will Compete at 2021 Mr. Olympia
Good news for bodybuilding fans: two-time Arnold Classic Champion William Bonac is officially in the United States and has said he is competing in the 2021 Mr. Olympia. Bonac is currently on the list of ... Continue Reading