Most bodybuilders begin the calorie-cutting phase of their contest prep three months before stepping on stage. In addition to depleting calories to maintain a manageable caloric deficit, cardio typically ... Continue Reading
How Nick Walker Refines His Quad Sweep During 2023 Olympia Prep
2022 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist and 2023 Arnold Classic runner-up Nick Walker is amidst his prep for the 2023 Olympia on Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Walker is dialing in his physique as ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Jason Lowe’s Full Day of High Carbs & Cheat Meals
Men’s Open bodybuilder Jason Lowe knows when to go heavy with carbs and cheat meals to fill out his physique. The additional calories fuel Lowe's heavy back and leg training. Thus far in 2023, ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Explores Mongolian Wrestling
Latvian-American strongman Martins Licis is the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion, the 2021 Rogue Invitational champion, and the 2019 World’s Strongest Man. While taking a break from competitive ... Continue Reading
7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Discusses PED Use During His Pro Bodybuilding Career
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is one of the most decorated bodybuilders in the sport. Nicknamed “The Gift," Heath's incredible symmetry, muscle size, balance, proportions, and conditioning led to his ... Continue Reading
How Brandon Hendrickson Trains His Back to Reclaim the Men’s Physique Olympia Title
Brandon Hendrickson is a three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion (2018, 2020-21). However, in search for a fourth title, he was upset in 2022 by Erin Banks. Hendrickson, who holds a lifetime invite ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey — The Training Style, Competition History, and Biography of CrossFit’s Winningest Individual Athlete
CrossFit isn’t a very old sport. The first CrossFit Games in 2007 had more in common with an athletes’ getaway weekend (complete with a barbeque) than the televised, sponsorship-filled week that it has ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s 5 Go-to Back Exercises While Prepping for the 2023 Olympia
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley left the Classic Physique division after a fourth-place finish at the 2022 Olympia, announcing a move to the 212 division. However, the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey and Jay Cutler’s Back and Biceps Workout
2013 Women’s Physique Olympia Champion Dana Linn Bailey recently caught up with four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, leaving a great impression on her. On Aug. 17, 2023, Bailey published a video on her ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Suffers Hamstring Tear at 2023 Shaw Classic
2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper put on an incredible performance at the 2023 Shaw Classic in Loveland, CO, scoring a silver medal at the ... Continue Reading
What Did Keone Pearson’s Diet Consist Of One Day Before Winning The 2023 212 Texas Pro?
Men’s 212 bodybuilder Keone Pearson's full day of eating 16 weeks out from the 2023 Texas Pro was comprised of 2860 calories, 309 grams of protein, 260 grams of carbs, and 65 grams of ... Continue Reading
How Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett Programs Brett Wilkin’s Arm Training
After qualifying for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin joined forces with coach Joe Bennett to build a Sandow-trophy-worthy physique. Wilkin is training with Bennett to build Wilkin's ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Final Back Day of His 2023 Off-Season Bulk
The four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has entered his prep for a fourth title defense at the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL. Bumstead weighed 268 ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Narrowly Locks Out All-Time Raw Deadlift PR of 365 Kilograms (805 Pounds)
Russel Orhii is one of the top-tested powerlifters of his generation. He won the 2019 and 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships. Although he hasn’t lifted in the ... Continue Reading
No Overhead Presses — 6 Exercises Nick Walker Uses to Build 3D Shoulders
2023 Mr. Olympia competitor Nick Walker has some of the best shoulders in bodybuilding that helped score his bronze medal performance at the 2022 Olympia. However, Walker rarely does traditional shoulder ... Continue Reading
Jade Jacob (57KG) Raw Deadlifts 215 Kilograms (474 Pounds) Quadruple in Training
Junior French sensation Jade Jacob scored the silver medal at 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Open Championship in South Africa at 21 years old and has only increased ... Continue Reading
Aquinn Onuoha (+84KG) Pulls UK Raw Deadlift Record of 251 Kilograms (553.4 pounds)
On Aug. 10, 2023, Aquinn Onuoha competed in the +84-kilograms Class at the 2023 English Powerlifting Association (EPA) Manchester Open. She went straight to the top of the standings with a new British raw ... Continue Reading
What 8 Exercises Does Hunter Labrada Include In His Last Leg Day Before the 2023 Texas Pro
Men’s Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada won the 2023 Tampa Pro on Aug. 3-5, earning qualification for the 2023 Mr. Olympia. However, he has continued his training to return to the stage for the 2023 Texas ... Continue Reading
The 6 Exercises in Jeff Nippard’s Scientifically “Perfect” Lower Body Workout
Natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, and fitness influencer Jeff Nippard touted “big new leg day” in his video published to his YouTube channel on Aug. 7, 2023. The workout Nippard dubbed “The Perfect ... Continue Reading
The 9 Arm Exercises Shaun Clarida Trains to Defend His 212 Olympia Title
Reigning two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida relatively early in his 2023 Olympia prep. “The Giant Killer” transitioned from a push, pull, and legs training regimen to a routine that focuses on one ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Full Day of High-Carb Eating During 2023 Olympia Prep
The 2023 Olympia is scheduled for Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL, and qualified bodybuilders are amidst their contest prep, including Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker. "The Mutant" is finishing his bulking ... Continue Reading
Cutting for the 2023 Olympia — Urs Kalecinski’s Full Day of Eating
Classic Physique bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski must shed 26 pounds of muscle to make weight for the 2023 Olympia. The German bodybuilder is cutting his food intake and increasing his cardio to get under his ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry Teaches Hafthor Björnsson How to Pose Like a Bodybuilder
Breaking Dan Bell’s all-time powerlifting raw (w/wraps) world record total was Hafthor Björnsson’s goal for 2023. However, a pec tear in April 2023 while attempting a 252.5-kilogram (556.7-pound) personal ... Continue Reading
Kate Sweatman (+84KG) Hits the Heaviest Tested Women’s Equipped Bench Press in UK History of 215 Kilograms
British powerlifter, Kate Sweatman, competes in the super heavyweight class in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). Her bench press has been skyrocketing lately. She joined the ... Continue Reading