Men’s Open bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater made an impressive debut at the 2024 Olympia, securing fourth place overall. Fitzwater followed that performance by winning the 2024 Prague Pro, defeating renowned ... Continue Reading
Mike Sommerfeld’s 2025 Arnold Classic Prep Features Low-Carb Two-a-Days in the Gym
Classic Physique bodybuilder Mike Sommerfeld returned from an eighth-place rank at the 2023 Olympia to the runner-up spot at the 2024 Olympia.” He vies to dominate the 2025 Arnold ... Continue Reading
The Value of Having a Ride-or-Die Training Partner
Is it better to train with a partner or lift alone in the weight room? Both methodologies have worked for many bodybuilders. Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger had several training partners over ... Continue Reading
2024 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Preview
The 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique contest will be a part of the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Twelve athletes were invited to ... Continue Reading
5 Must-Do Exercises for a Bigger Chest
Several exercises can help create a bigger, stronger, and more defined chest. If one were to ask every well-known fitness personality what their favorites are, they would hear or read several cases of ... Continue Reading
The Impact of Diet and Training on Your Bones
A balanced diet and resistance training are essential for maintaining overall health. They provide nutrients needed for bodily functions while enhancing strength for everyday activities. One benefit is ... Continue Reading
4 Studies to Determine the Best Biceps Exercise
Incline curls and preacher curls are two of the most popular biceps exercises for good reason. They stretch and load the elbow flexors — biceps, brachialis, and forearms — crucial for hypertrophy. Which is ... Continue Reading
How to Become an Olympia-Level Bodybuilder
Bodybuilding has a decades-long following. Many people enter contests to pursue a personal fitness goal, but some want to reach the sport’s ultimate stage, the Olympia. Aspiring bodybuilders who have not ... Continue Reading
Hold Up, You Don’t Need More Training Volume?
Among many debated resistance training topics is optimizing training volume. Natural Fitness and Figure champion Holly Baxter recently discussed a study by Enes and colleagues from the University of Tampa, ... Continue Reading
Learn How To Do the Stiff-Legged Deadlift Like Dorian Yates
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates was the most dominant champion of the 1990s and is considered by many fans to be one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. One reason behind his success is ... Continue Reading
How Tristyn Lee and Breon Ansley Push Their Lateral Raise Limits
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley and bodybuilder Tristyn Lee united for a wicked deltoid and biceps training session in early February 2025. Ansley plans to ... Continue Reading
Divisions Collide — Martin Fitzwater and Keone Pearson Tag Team Leg Day
Bodybuilding fans always enjoy watching top stars of the sport train together, and that was what they got recently thanks to two-time 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson and 2024 Prague Pro ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda on 2024 Mr. Olympia Win: “That Was My F***-You Moment”
In an early February 2024 Mulligan Brothers' vodcast, Jordan Mulligan visited reigning Mr. Olympia champion Samson Dauda at his home to discuss Dauda's life and career. How does the Nigerian-born, British ... Continue Reading
How Many Extra Calories Should Cheat Day Have?
Is it better to have a cheat meal or a cheat day? T Nutrition and Fitness (TNF) CEO Joel Twinem prefers “structured cheat days,” counting calories and macronutrients for one giant meal. As a ... Continue Reading
4 Ways to Get Stronger Without Lifting More Weight
Do muscles only grow from increasingly heavier resistance? In short, no. Doing more reps is among many contributing factors. Two-time Figure Olympia champ Erin Stern swears by four intensifier ... Continue Reading
How to Be a Bodybuilder on a Budget
Bodybuilding is about more than posing on stage. Training consistently with intensity and following a diet are what lead to onstage success. Many athletes who enter the sport try to accomplish those tasks ... Continue Reading
2025 Olympia to Be Held in Las Vegas, NV, October 9-12
The 2025 Olympia Weekend will return to Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV, from Oct. 9-12. This is the same site that held the historic 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia contest in 2024. The date and ... Continue Reading
7 Most Dangerous Gym Mistakes That Result in Injury
Gym injuries are all too common, often stemming from a lack of vigilance or improper lifting techniques. Adhering to proper fundamentals can prevent injuries. For those new to the gym and those ... Continue Reading
What Should You Drink to Stay Legit Hydrated
Hydration is vital to health and physical performance. While it seems common sense that drinking water is the most efficient way to stay hydrated, is that true? Are there more hydrating beverages than ... Continue Reading
12 Technique Tips to Grow a Bigger Chest
Many lifters prioritize chest day but get mediocre gains in return for their time and sweat equity. If you haven’t seen new chest growth for a while, hypertrophy expert Dr. Mike Israetel shared ... Continue Reading
2025 Wellness International Preview
One of the seven IFBB Professional League contests being held at the 2025 Arnold Classic is the Wellness International. It will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Columbus, ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod Trains Terrence Ruffin During His 2025 Pittsburgh Pro Prep
Though officially retired from coaching, Hany Rambod hasn’t stepped away from bodybuilding, which is still the main focus of his Truth podcast. “The Pro Creator” continues to offer training services to top ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida’s 2025 Arnold Classic Prep Leg Training Is “A Lot Wiser”
Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida will be the smallest athlete on the stage at the 2025 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH, from Feb. 28 through March 1. Clarida, also known as “The Giant Killer,” ... Continue Reading
3 Ways Samson Dauda Uses Preacher Curls to Build Bigger Biceps
Reigning Mr. Olympia champion Samson Dauda is in the final prep stages for the 2025 Arnold Classic, which will be held from Feb. 28 through March 1 in Columbus, OH. Dauda has filmed many of his workouts ... Continue Reading