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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

Martin Fitzwater’s Pittsburgh Pro Peak Week Pre-Workout Meal

Bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater is closing in on his next contest at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, scheduled for May 10-11. Ahead of his performance, he is locking in his diet and managing his sweet ... Continue Reading

Build a Well-Rounded Chest With These 3 Exercises

Building a big and proportionate chest is crucial in competitive bodybuilding or for a desirably muscular physique. The chest is an aesthetic "mirror muscle" that grounds the viewer's eye toward the ... Continue Reading

The Shoulder Workout That Builds James Hollingshead’s 3D Delts

IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder James Hollingshead has competed twice in the 2025 season. He ranked eighth at the Arnold Classic and third at the 2025 Detroit Pro. “The ... Continue Reading

Martin Fitzwater’s Posing and Recovery Approach for the Pittsburgh Pro Explained

Preparing for a pro bodybuilding contest can be physically and mentally demanding. Martin Fitzwater shared why his approach to recovery and posing could be the difference-maker onstage at the Pittsburgh ... Continue Reading

Critiquing the Most Followed Fitness Influencer’s Workout & Diet

Australian fitness influencer and personal trainer Kayla Itsines is one of the most prominent figures in the social media fitness world. Known as the Bikini Body Guide (BBG) creator, she has amassed over ... Continue Reading

How Good Is Jeff Nippard’s “The Pure Bodybuilding Program”?

Pro natural bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff Nippard is known for his science-based approach to fitness and training. As a former Mr. Junior Canada for natural bodybuilding and a ... Continue Reading

2025 California Supplement Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2025 California Supplement Pro was held in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. This was the first 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event in Spain of the year, and it featured ... Continue Reading

“It’s an Eyesore” — Hany Rambod Rates Nick Walker’s 2022 Mr. Olympia Physique

In early May 2025, retired pro bodybuilding coach Hany Rambod analyzed the physique of 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker's physique from the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest, which earned a bronze ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker’s Antagonistic Upper Body Training for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro

After missing the Mr. Olympia for two consecutive years, Nick Walker is fighting to reclaim his position as one of the world’s best bodybuilders. He recently shared the upper body ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler Can Fix the 3 Common Squatting Mistakes You’re Making

Many squat variations can enhance strength and mobility and help build muscle. Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler included them in his programming during his competitive prime and continues to train them at ... Continue Reading

Train Past Failure for the Thickest Calves

Is pushing beyond training limits the key to faster muscle gains? Are partial reps better than a full range of motion? In April 2025, the House of Hypertrophy (HoH) shared an analysis of studies comparing ... Continue Reading

2025 California Supplement Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 California Supplement Pro will occur in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Promoter Emilio Martinez will host a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the IFBB Professional League’s Classic ... Continue Reading

Phil Heath’s 10 Favorite Mass-Building Exercises

Retired pro bodybuilder Phil Heath is often considered the most genetically gifted athlete to step on a bodybuilding stage. He won seven Mr. Olympia titles — tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the ... Continue Reading

Can Science Build the Perfect Diet? — “Salt the Hell out of Your Protein”

Is there a perfect diet that provides all the essential micro- and macronutrients in the right balance, including healthy fats, lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and carbs, while ... Continue Reading

“Bodybuilding Is the Only Sport Where You’re in the Worst Shape on Show Day” — Larry Wheels Trains & Preps With Wesley Vissers and Urs Kalecinski

Powerlifter turned Classic Physique bodybuilder Larry Wheels is getting peeled for his reattempt at an IFBB pro card at an upcoming bodybuilding show in May 2025. Wheels, a record-holding powerlifter, took ... Continue Reading