Weightlifting is a small sport by international standards and, in some ways, borderline microscopic in the United States. But Olympic lifting in recent years has puffed its chest somewhat, thanks in part ... Continue Reading
The Barbell-Only Glute Workout Bodybuilder Erin Stern Calls “The Ultimate Sculptor”
With the popularity of targeted glute training and specialized gym equipment rising, two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern revealed a more straightforward path to results—the barbell. In a video ... Continue Reading
Bikini Olympia Champion Jennifer Dorie’s 5-Exercise Shoulder-Toning Workout You Can Do In Any Gym
Reigning two-time Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie recently shared insights into her shoulder-toning regimen through an Instagram post dated Jun. 21, 2024. Dorie provided a comprehensive guide for ... Continue Reading
Every Weightlifter Competing at the 2024 Olympics
After being pushed to the brink of elimination, weightlifting has been confirmed for both the 2024 Olympics and 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Paris will host just over 120 athletes across 10 events — one of ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Explores Greece to Pull Sleds and Zercher Shrug With Strongman Kyriakos Kapakoulak
2019 World's Strongest Man and 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Martins Licis is taking an eight-month break from competition, having stepped back from the 2024 World’s ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry Splits With Bodybuilding Coach Abdullah Alotaibi, “Can’t Disclose” Replacement
At the end of June, the bodybuilding industry was buzzing when established coach Abdullah Alotaibi announced that he was no longer working with 2019 Mr. Olympia winner Brandon Curry. Alotaibi made the news ... Continue Reading
Why Coach Joe Bennett “Never” Has Bodybuilders Do Lying Leg Curls to Build Muscle
"For the past 10 years, my favorite hamstring exercise for bodybuilding has been the seated leg curl. Why?" You're about to find out. That's bodybuilding coach Joe Bennett — a veteran musclesmith who ... Continue Reading
“I’m Excited for Another World Record”: Meet 2024 Olympian Hampton Morris
Hampton Morris is heading to the 2024 Olympics in a unique position. Morris made modern history for the States once already this year when he set a clean & jerk Senior world record in April — a first ... Continue Reading
“It’s Not About Redemption”: Meet 2024 Olympian Jourdan Delacruz
The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, are on the horizon. Five of the United States’ best weightlifters will venture overseas for this summer’s Games, which run from Jul. 26 to Aug. 11. Team USA’s ... Continue Reading
Karlos Nasar Sets Unofficial World Records Ahead of 2024 Olympics…Again
With roughly six weeks until the 2024 Olympics, Bulgarian weightlifter Karlos Nasar is looking approximately unstoppable. When the qualification period commenced in 2022, Nasar was one of many names in the ... Continue Reading
The Only 3 Overhead Squat Mobility Drills You Need (According to a Weightlifting Olympian)
The overhead squat is a litmus test; if you can't do one, you're probably not as flexible as you think. It takes a truly extraordinary amount of mobility in your hips, ankles, shoulders, wrists, ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Figure Competitor Cintia Goldani Has Passed Away at Age 36
IFBB Pro League Figure division competitor Cintia Goldani has died at the age of 36. According to Musclecontest International, who first reported Goldani’s passing, Goldani died as a result of ... Continue Reading
How To Eat Like a Hybrid Athlete
Hybrid athletes master the art of blending strength and endurance training. These athletes train to run marathons while maintaining elite strength levels. Hybrid athlete Fergus ... Continue Reading
Kristi Eramo O’Connell Breaks Down Running Mechanics to Help Prevent Injuries
Hybrid athlete Kristi Eramo O'Connell shines across multiple disciplines, including CrossFit, marathons, ultra-marathons, and strength training. She frequently shares insights ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry Trains 7 Days Per Week and Diets for 4 Months to Defend the Men’s Physique Olympia Title
Following an impressive 2023 bodybuilding season, reigning Men’s Physique Olympia champion and three-time Men’s Physique Arnold Classic winner Ryan Terry, is preparing to defend ... Continue Reading
The Top 2 Bodybuilding Techniques Ronnie Coleman Used to Build Muscle
Like a church sermon or commercial jingle, Ronnie Coleman’s iconic “Yeah, buddy!” tagline periodically bounces around the heads of bodybuilding enthusiasts all over the world. Sure, it’s catchy, but that’s ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey’s Shoulder Training With Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett
Building a three-dimensional shoulder aesthetic is a complex endeavor. The shoulders comprise three distinct muscle heads requiring specific attention for balanced growth. The reward for their development ... Continue Reading
The Leg Day Workout Wesley Vissers Will Use to Win the 2024 Olympia
Following his triumph at the 2024 Arnold Classic, Classic Physique athlete Wesley Vissers has set his sights on his 2024 Olympia prep. To better align with the demands of the October competition, Vissers ... Continue Reading
How Andrew Jacked Uses Supersets to Build Arm Muscle Ahead of 2024 Texas Pro
Every workout counts in the final weeks before a bodybuilding competition. During this stage of the prep, workouts are designed to fine-tune the physique, accentuating the aesthetics of every muscle ... Continue Reading
“Getting Stronger Is Risky”: Larry Wheels & John Haack Talk Bench Press Training
Success in powerlifting requires mastering the bench press, and Larry Wheels and world-record-holding powerlifter John Haack demonstrated their bench press prowess during a recent ... Continue Reading
The Lat Pulldown Variation 6X Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Calls a “Waste of Time”
Six-time Mr. Olympia winner Dorian Yates has one of the best backs in Open bodybuilding history. You’d be hard-pressed to find somebody who casts a larger shadow than "The Shadow" himself, which begs the ... Continue Reading
Dirty Bulking? Sam Sulek’s Grocery List for Gaining Muscle
A successful bulking phase requires a clear objective, a strategic training routine, and the selection of the right foods to fuel the body while in a calorie surplus. On June 19, 2024, fitness sensation ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Dislocates Finger Mid-Lift, Pops It Back Into Place to Win National Championship
When there's a gold medal on the line, you take a page out of Nike's playbook and just do it — exactly what weightlifter Cicely Kyle did at the USA Weightlifting (USAW) National Championships on Friday, ... Continue Reading
Volume, Volume, Volume — Larry Wheels & Breon Ansley’s 600-Rep Back Workout
Training volume plays a crucial role in muscle growth. To explore this, a comprehensive training video exceeding four hours was released on Jun. 14th, 2024, featuring former elite ... Continue Reading