Leading physicists penned a strongly-worded letter to Larry Wheels on Oct. 25, 2024, after news spread of Wheels’ latest and perhaps most egregious refutation of basic scientific principles. Wheels ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard Ranks Best and Worst Biceps Exercises
Though the biceps are small muscles that flex the arm, when well-developed, they command a visual prominence comparable to much larger muscles, which requires proper training. On Oct. 19, 2024, ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Chris Bumstead To Compete in Men’s Open Bodybuilding Division at 2024 Prague Pro
Chris Bumstead isn't done just yet. The six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion's retirement from bodybuilding appears to be short-lived — and now, many bodybuilding fans will get what they have wanted ... Continue Reading
2024 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness Division Show Results
Tamara Vahn has won the 2024 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro. The Fitness division contest, which included 11 IFBB Professional League athletes from four countries, was held on Saturday, Oct. ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Philippines Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Joven Sagabain is the 2024 Musclecontest Philippines Pro winner. The IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique competition was held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Manila, Philippines. Sagabain was one of seven ... Continue Reading
2024 Dennis James Classic Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Luca Reger is the 2024 Dennis James Pro champion. The IFBB Pro League Classic Physique division show was held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany, and it served as a qualifying ... Continue Reading
2024 Moscow Showdown Pro Results
Eujenia Shatova has won the 2024 Moscow Showdown Pro. The IFBB Pro League Bikini division show, promoted by five-time Fitness Olympia champion Oksana Grishina, was held in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, Oct. ... Continue Reading
2024 Nutriyummy Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Nutriyummy Pro Cup was held on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Alicante, Spain. This IFBB Pro League event served as a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. Thirty ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s “Blueprint” For Shoulder Development
If you're looking to build bigger, bolder shoulders, listen to "Sloppy Jay." A tongue-in-cheek nickname paying homage to his unconventional lifting form, Jay Cutler embraced the light-hearted criticism ... Continue Reading
2024 Classic Physique Olympia Runner-Up Mike Sommerfeld’s Hypertrophy Chest Training
With Chris Bumstead officially ceding his throne, one of bodybuilding's brightest rising stars may become the new lord of the Classic Physique division sooner than later. After falling from fifth in ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Philippines Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Philippines Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Manila, Philippines. This Men’s Physique division contest features eight athletes who will compete for victory and ... Continue Reading
2024 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness Division Show Preview
The 2024 Chattanooga Night of Champions is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. The show features an IFBB Pro League Fitness division contest with 11 competitors representing four ... Continue Reading
2024 Dennis James Classic Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Dennis James Classic Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany. Promoter and former IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Dennis James is hosting amateur contests and a ... Continue Reading
2024 Moscow Showdown Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Moscow Showdown Pro Bikini division show is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Moscow, Russia. Promoter and five-time Fitness Olympia champion Oksana Grishina will host 10 pros vying to ... Continue Reading
2024 Nutriyummy Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Nutriyummy Pro Cup will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Alicante, Spain. This IFBB Pro League event will feature the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. Thirty-one pros will take ... Continue Reading
Good News: Training to Failure Is Overrated, According to Bodybuilding PhDs
The debate over training to failure to build muscle and strength is basically a Looney Toons skit at this point — wabbit season, duck season. But new research and fresh perspectives may finally tip the ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Is Your Favorite Bodybuilder’s Favorite Bodybuilder
Long gone are the days of one man ruling the Mr. Olympia kingdom. While the recently retired Chris Bumstead ran the Classic Physique division for the last six years, Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay ... Continue Reading
Dwayne Johnson’s Go-To Back Exercise (& How To Do It)
Dwayne Johnson is larger than life. So profoundly dedicated to his workouts is “The Rock” that he’s known for hauling a fully furnished and functional weight room — called Johnson’s Iron Paradise — to ... Continue Reading
The Worst Leg Training Mistake for Bodybuilders: IFBB Pro John Jewett
John Jewett is the 11th-best Men's Open bodybuilder in the world. That’s not a knock; the 2024 Mr. Olympia was one of the most competitive “O”s in recent memory, and Jewett had a solid showing in a packed ... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Jeff Nippard Assaulted by Fitness Influencer Mike Van Wyck
Coach and content creator Jeff Nippard has been allegedly assaulted by another fitness influencer. On Oct. 21, 2024, video footage surfaced across social media, which seemed to show Nippard engaged in a ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Breaks With Coach Matt Jansen Following 2024 Olympia Withdrawal
Nick Walker is a free agent. "The Mutant," who abruptly pulled out of competing in the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition this October, has decided to sever his relationship with renowned pro bodybuilding coach ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Explains How Pro Bodybuilders Do the Dumbbell Bench Press
Bodybuilders of all stripes love working with dumbbells — and for good reason. If you’re four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, exercises like the dumbbell bench press stay in the rotation year-round. If ... Continue Reading
The Number-One Key to Improving Your Arm Training
Retired pro bodybuilder and social media star Seth Feroce centers his workouts around proven training fundamentals, emphasizing intensity to maximize muscle growth. On Oct. 14, 2024, Feroce offered his ... Continue Reading
The Worst Lat Pulldown Flaws (and 4 Ways to Fix Them)
Lat pulldowns are a popular back exercise for their simplicity, beginner-friendliness, and relative safety. While they’re a staple of many athletes' pull days, hypertrophy specialist Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading