The 2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Classic Physique Pro will be held on May 17-18, 2025, in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. This event is highlighted by a 2025 Classic Physique Olympia qualifier contest. The ... Continue Reading
2025 New York Pro Preview
The 2025 New York Pro is set for Saturday, May 17, in Teaneck, NJ. Promoter Steve Weinberger will present the 21st edition of this competition, which also serves as a 2025 Olympia qualifier for nine of the ... Continue Reading
2025 Musclecontest Bullman Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2025 Musclecontest Bullman Pro is slated for Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Dublin, Ireland. Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host 11 athletes, representing eight countries, pose down for the chance to ... Continue Reading
2026 Arnold Classic Raises Men’s Open Prize Purse to $750,000 — A New Record for Bodybuilding
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger has once again raised the prize money for his famed bodybuilding contest, the Arnold Classic. On May 15, 2025, Schwarzenegger announced that the Men’s Open ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s Reaction to the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro Results
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, held in Pittsburgh, PA, from May 10-11, marked its largest edition. For the first time, the event featured a Men’s Open division. Traditionally reserved as a guest posing ... Continue Reading
Why Andrew Jacked Trains Calves on Push Day
2025 Arnold Classic heavyweight bronze medalist Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (Andrew Jacked) garnered attention for his hulking physique. Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler believes Jacked has the physique that ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson’s Journey to Earning His WNBF Pro Card
Content creator Will Tennyson documented his journey to becoming a professional natural bodybuilder. On May 9, 2025, Tennyson shared the final hours of prep and competitive debut highlights from ... Continue Reading
The Perfect Pre-Workout Meal According to Science
Why do some workouts feel epic while others suck? Diet habits can make or break progress. Fueling performance is more nuanced than many realize, and you shouldn’t wing it. Renaissance Periodization's ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro was held in JiangYin, China, and it was one of three IFBB Professional League events taking place on the weekend of May 10-11, 2025. This contest served as ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Officially Declares for the 2025 New York Pro
The 2025 New York Pro is scheduled for May 17 in Teaneck, NJ. The contest features nine divisions: Nick Walker is the defending champion in the Men's Open division. He officially announced his entry ... Continue Reading
2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro occurred in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, May 10. Three 2025 Olympia qualifications were on the line for the 212, Classic Physique, and Bikini divisions. The winners ... Continue Reading
2025 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro was held on May 10-11, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This event was deemed the largest edition of the show to date, thanks to ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Regan Grimes 3,000-Calorie Prep Diet
Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes has fine-tuned his diet for the 2025 New York Pro, set for Saturday, May 17, 2025. With his sights on victory and 2025 Olympia qualification, Grimes shared his ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Wins the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro After Tiebreaker Round
Derek Lunsford is the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro Men’s Open champion. He was one of 14 competitors vying for this title at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, May 10. IFBB ... Continue Reading
2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro is slated for Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. This is one of three 2025 Olympia qualifying shows taking place on this particular weekend, ... Continue Reading
Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov Suffers Lat Injury, Withdraws from 2025 Pittsburgh Pro
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov has withdrawn from the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, set for May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ugolnikov revealed that he suffered a right ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro will take place in JiangYin, China, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and it will be a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2025 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro is set for May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, PA. IFBB Pro League president Jim Manion promotes the event, featuring 2025 Olympia Weekend qualification shows in seven IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading
How and Why Bodybuilder Erin Banks Trains Legs for a Division That Doesn’t Care About Them
When we think of the Men’s Physique division, capped delts, a ripped six-pack, and a broad back come to mind. While the judging criteria largely ignore leg definition, competitors still have plenty of good ... Continue Reading
Abs Are Overrated — the Mirror Muscles You Must Train to Look Jacked
Muscle gains can drastically alter physical appearance, potentially offering social perks and a perceived sense of confidence. Increasing physical activity might improve one's self-esteem. (1) ... Continue Reading
Do Collagen Peptides Increase Tendon Thickness?
Collagen is a building block for skin, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissues. Collagen peptides, a widely popular supplement, are an easily digestible form of collagen created through ... Continue Reading
The Nutrition Secrets Phil Heath Used During His Mr. Olympia Dynasty
In 2011, Phil Heath ended Jay Cutler’s quest for a third consecutive Mr. Olympia title, dethroning the four-time champion. Heath then dominated the bodybuilding world, claiming six more consecutive ... Continue Reading
New Study — One Set, Best Set Enough for Chest Hypertrophy?
Breaking exercises into sets provides muscle recovery time, so how many sets are optimal for muscle growth? Is less volume more beneficial for specific muscle groups? A recent study on chest ... Continue Reading
How Much Muscle Did Jeff Nippard Gain In 14 Months Naturally?
Muscle growth potential is primarily determined by genetic factors, varying between individuals. From January 2024 to March 2025, natural bodybuilder Jeff Nippard set out to challenge the ... Continue Reading