“Exercise variation is a real thing,” said Renaissance Periodization (RP) co-founder Dr. Mike Israetel during a recent collaboration with bodybuilder Eric Janicki alongside RP ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Starts His Year off From Competition With an 11,000-Calorie Cheat Day
Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers is ready to enter a new growth phase, which means more food and desserts. In early April 2025, Vissers gave an inside look at his “full day of ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Shares Breakfast Shake Recipe to Remedy Gut Issues, Mentality After Bodybuilding
Six-time Classic Physique Olympia Chris Bumstead has faced new challenges since taking on the mantle. He recently visited multiple doctors in California to seek treatment for his leaky ... Continue Reading
5 Underrated Chest Exercises to Bust Through Stubborn Plateaus
Strong chest muscles reflect the effort and dedication in training. Those who spend time in the gym know the aesthetic value of "mirror muscles," like abs, well-developed quads, boulder shoulders, and, of ... Continue Reading
2025 Tri-City Classic Pro Results
The 2025 Tri-City Classic Pro occurred on Saturday, Apr. 5, in Columbus, GA. Promoter Roland Huff hosted over 50 IFBB Pro League athletes who competed in Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure ... Continue Reading
2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro Results
The 2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro bodybuilding show was held in Mesa, AZ, on Saturday, April 5. This was a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the Women’s Bodybuilding and Figure divisions. Promoted by five-time ... Continue Reading
2025 Taiwan Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Yume Kurokawa was victorious at the 2025 Taiwan Pro. The 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying event was held at the Kaohsiung Culture Center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on April 4-5. Twelve pro competitors ... Continue Reading
2025 Utah Cup Pro Results
Phil Niu has won the 2025 Utah Cup Pro. The competition occurred in Holladay, UT, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, and featured 13 IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitors. Niu secured the win ... Continue Reading
2025 Arnold South America Pro Results
Vitalli “Goodvito” Ugolnikov has won the 2025 Arnold South America Pro. He was the best of nine IFBB Professional League bodybuilders who faced off in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, Apr. 5. He has now ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Favorite Triceps Exercise for Serious Growth
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has always had a keen sense of picking the right exercise for the job. The now-retired pro keeps his fitness in check and shares why rope ... Continue Reading
2025 Tri-City Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Tri-City Pro, scheduled in Columbus, GA, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, is one of five IFBB Pro League bodybuilding shows on the same weekend. This event features 2025 ... Continue Reading
2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro will occur in Mesa, AZ, on Saturday, Apr. 5. This is the only pro bodybuilding show promoted by three past Olympia champions: eight-time Figure Olympia winner Cydney Gillon, ... Continue Reading
2025 Taiwan Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2025 Taiwan Pro is scheduled to be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from Apr. 4-5. This IFBB Professional League Bikini division show, hosted by promoter John Chen, will serve as a 2025 Bikini ... Continue Reading
2025 Utah Cup Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2025 Utah Cup Pro is set for Saturday, Apr. 5, in Holladay, UT, and serves as a qualifying show for this year's Classic Physique Olympia. Promoter Steve Schmall will host 13 IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading
2025 Arnold South America Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Arnold South America takes place on Saturday, April 5, in São Paulo, Brazil. This show will feature a Men’s Open contest and serves as a qualifying show for the 2025 Mr. Olympia, set for Oct. ... Continue Reading
You Might Not Need as Much Protein as You Think
Protein, a vital macronutrient of amino acids, is essential for the body to repair tissues, build and grow muscles, and support overall development. Research recommends a daily protein intake of 0.8 ... Continue Reading
Building Pro-Bodybuilder-Level Legs With FST-7 Training
Muscle-building techniques are evolving rapidly with the latest hypertrophy studies, driving faster progress. Maximizing the stretch, eccentric force, and varying angles seem to be the major ... Continue Reading
3 Bodybuilding Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Bodybuilding is the art of using resistance training to build massive and aesthetically pleasing muscles. While the goal is clear, many differing opinions exist on the best approaches to training and ... Continue Reading
How Pro Bodybuilding Competitions Work
Bodybuilding has a decades-long following. Many enter contests to pursue a personal fitness goal, but some want to reach the sport’s ultimate stage: the Olympia. Whether you're checking off ... Continue Reading
Shanique Grant’s 3 Rules for Quad Training
Two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion (2018-19) Shanique Grant fully embraces change in 2025. Her 2020 retirement was short-lived, as her IFBB Wellness debut is soon. Grant began her career as ... Continue Reading
Everything in the Gym Urs Kalecinski Built
IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Urs Kalecinski has taken his talents beyond the stage. He is setting himself up on the business side of the fitness industry by opening his gym, ... Continue Reading
Meal Prep for the 2025 New York Pro — Regan Grimes Pours Protein Shake in His Corn Flakes
Men's Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is honing in on his nutrition to ensure every plate gets him one step closer to gold at the 2025 New York Pro on May 17, 2025. In late March 2025, he disclosed his ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Twenty-five pro bodybuilders took to the stage at the 2025 China DMS Pro in Shanghai, China, on Sunday, March 30. This show featured the IFBB Professional League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading
2025 Detroit Pro Results
The 2025 Detroit Pro was held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Dearborn, MI, and it featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifications for the Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions. Promoter Fouad Abiad ... Continue Reading