The 2024 Figure Olympia kicked off at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, on Friday, Oct. 11. This was one of 11 world championship events held during the 2024 Olympia Weekend. The ... Continue Reading
2024 212 Olympia Pre-Judging Report
The 2024 212 Olympia is the world championship contest for this division. Sixteen of the IFBB Professional League’s best athletes entered in Las Vegas, NV, on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, to see who would stand ... Continue Reading
2024 Fitness Olympia Pre-Judging Recap
The 2024 Fitness Olympia is one of 11 world championship events held in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 11-12, 2024. Twelve IFBB Professional League competitors entered this contest, which started on ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan’s Final “Peak Week” Leg Day Before the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The road to Olympia is a year-round endeavor, with training evolving dramatically through different stages. Bodybuilders transition from the bulking season to the cutting phase, prioritizing muscle ... Continue Reading
Despite Missing Deadline, Hunter Henderson Will Compete in 2024 Ms. Olympia
The 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 11-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, continues to see roster shakeups across several divisions. Most of these changes have come in the form of withdrawals, thus far, from ... Continue Reading
The Science (Or Lack Thereof) Behind Chris Bumstead’s Olympia Physique
A wave of devotion to science-based training is sweeping the bodybuilding world. Athletes optimize every aspect of their training, diet, and sleep regimens, from exercise selection and technique to rep ... Continue Reading
2024 Amateur Olympia Results
The 2024 Amateur Olympia was the preamble to the 2024 Olympia weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 11-13, 2024. The former occurred on Oct. 8-9, 2024, with pre-judging on Oct. 8 and the finals on Oct. ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Spills On the Most Challenging Aspect of Olympia Prep
You don’t win one Mr. Olympia title, let alone four, without making major sacrifices. From sticking to a strict diet and sleep schedule for 16 weeks to spending more time in the gym than with your family, ... Continue Reading
How Ryan Terry Eats During 2024 Olympia Peak Week
Reigning Men’s Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is focused on defending his title. He’s intensified his training with circuit training to achieve peak conditioning. He’s ... Continue Reading
Critiquing Hadi Choopan’s Training and Mindset Before the 2024 Olympia
Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan, known for his unwavering dedication and passion for training, bagged a bronze medal at his Mr. Olympia debut in 2019, fell to fourth in 2020, repeated bronze in 2021, and ... Continue Reading
“Dreaming of Burgers” — Derek Lunsford Cuts Creatine in Last Leg Workout Before the 2024 Olympia
While capturing the Mr. Olympia title for the second straight year is the dream, reigning champion Derek Lunsford has been dealing with a different type of dream as he wraps up his 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
“He’s Something Else”: Andrew Jacked Can Be the Next Ronnie Coleman, Says Jay Cutler
Andrew Jacked might be the next big thing in bodybuilding — both literally and figuratively. Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known as Andrew Jacked, is days away from his third appearance at the biggest ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympia Results — Live Updates & Coverage
It's a contest six decades in the making — the 2024 Olympia, which runs from Oct. 10 to 13 in Las Vegas, NV, showcases the world's biggest, baddest bodybuilders on a single star-studded stage. Here are ... Continue Reading
Diogo Montenegro Withdraws From 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique competitor Diogo Montenegro is out of the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Montenegro has withdrawn due to ... Continue Reading
The 3 Best Back Hypertrophy Exercises For Young Bodybuilders
Strengthening the back muscles can enhance posture, prevent injury, and help provide bodybuilding success. Young bodybuilders should select the optimal exercises to develop their backs as their muscles ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Will Contend 2025 Arnold Classic Title; Hints at Retirement
On Oct. 2, 2024, four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champ Jeremy Buendia announced via social media that he’ll likely retire from competitive bodybuilding after the 2025 season. Buendia has already started ... Continue Reading
Muscle Memory: What It Is, + How It Helps You Build Muscle Faster
Muscle memory is more than just a buzzword. Understanding its real mechanisms can revolutionize your training approach to optimize gains, thereby allowing you to achieve your physique goals faster. On ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Secret Advantage at the 2024 Mr. Olympia
At the 2024 Mr. Olympia, last year's winner, Derek Lunsford, has a chance to establish the next great bodybuilding dynasty. This year’s “O” runs from Oct. 11 to 12 in Las Vegas, NV. The stakes are ... Continue Reading
Do You Agree With These Critiques of Ronnie Coleman’s Thick Back Workout?
"Hypertrophy Coach” Joe Bennett mentors many of the world’s top athletes, offering them his training advice and muscle-building philosophies. Bennett recently dissected the training split of eight-time Mr. ... Continue Reading
Fitness Coach Dan Go’s 6 Tips To Get in Better Shape Than 99% of People
The abundance of fitness information online can be overwhelming. Instead of chasing quick fixes, one should arguably focus on data-driven and holistic approaches to well-being for sustainable results. On ... Continue Reading
Top Bodybuilding Coach Makes Chris Bumstead Do “Roller Flyes” for Chest Gains. Here’s Why
Foam rollers aren’t just for flexibility. Some of the best bodybuilding coaches in the world use them to help their athletes build bigger, stronger chests. When you’re at the top of the bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
2024 Bikini Olympia Preview
The 2024 Bikini Olympia, a part of the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, will occur on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Fifty-four competitors are scheduled to compete in this contest, the largest lineup ... Continue Reading
2024 Figure Olympia Preview
The 2024 Figure Olympia is set for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, as part of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. Twenty-seven competitors from 11 countries will compete in two rounds to ... Continue Reading
2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was the 2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro site on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Thirty-six pros competed in the 212, Figure, and Wellness divisions for gold and qualifications to compete in the 2025 ... Continue Reading