The squat is among the most technically complex exercises, with numerous variations emphasizing different training goals. On Aug. 15, 2024, Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in Sport Physiology, shared a ... Continue Reading
7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Uses the “Three T’s” For Bigger Arms
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil “The Gift” Heath is often touted as having the greatest genetics in bodybuilding history. His arms are among his best body parts, with clear insertions, oversized proportions ... Continue Reading
The 2 Best Leg Exercises for Muscle (if You Can’t Do Anything Else)
Short on time? Bored of long, arduous leg workouts? Are you reading this while trapped on a deserted island and, for some reason, still want to train legs with limited equipment? If you said “yes” to ... Continue Reading
How To Stop Elbow Pain on Triceps Extensions
Do you ever get elbow pain during triceps extensions or pushdowns? If so, there might be a simple solution you haven’t tried yet. Triceps extension variations such as pushdowns or kickbacks are stellar ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Improved His Gut Health to Build His Best Physique
IFBB Men’s Open division bodybuilder Hunter Labrada’s Olympia journey has been a whirlwind. His debut at the most prestigious bodybuilding competition in 2020 culminated in an eighth-place finish. He ... Continue Reading
Here’s What a Morning Routine for a Men’s Open Bodybuilder Looks Like
Competitive bodybuilding demands unwavering dedication. Athletes meticulously curate and refine their daily routines to achieve peak physical conditioning, especially in the lead-up to a competition. ... Continue Reading
Should You Care About Anabolic Windows?
The anabolic window has long been considered a worthwhile tool for maximizing muscle growth. The concept suggests that the body is more receptive to nutrients, particularly protein, for 30 minutes to an ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Explains Why Partial Deadlifts Are a Must at the End of Back Day
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates is known for his physique during the mass monster era during the 90s. His conditioning and size largely resulted from high-intensity training and heavy back ... Continue Reading
These 3 Bench Press Mistakes Are Killers, Says Jeff Nippard
“You might have the worst bench press on the planet if you do these three things,” says content creator and coach Jeff Nippard. We aren’t sold just yet, but we’ll hear what Nippard has to say and then ... Continue Reading
2024 Tupelo Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Tupelo Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of Aug. 16-17, 2024, in Tupelo, MS. This show featured four IFBB Pro League divisions with 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications going to the ... Continue Reading
2024 Nashville Fit Show Pro Results
Tamekia Carter has won the 2024 Nashville Fit Show Pro. The Bikini division competition was held in Nashville, TN, on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, and featured 29 IFBB Pro League competitors. With this win, ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique Show Results
Matheus Menegate is the 2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique champion. Menegate was deemed the best of nine IFBB Pro League competitors on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Bodybuilding Diet Cost Him $50,000+ a Year
To four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, winning was everything. That's why Cutler claims to have spent $50,000 per year on his bodybuilding diet at the height of his career. The investment paid off. Not ... Continue Reading
Former Pro Bodybuilder Eugene Mishin Passed Away at 48 Years Old
Retired IFBB Pro Men’s Open bodybuilder Eugene Mishin, also known as Evgeny Mishin, has died. He was 48 years old. Dave Palumbo of RxMuscle broke the news on his Instagram page, confirming Mishin's passing ... Continue Reading
2024 Tupelo Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Tupelo Pro bodybuilding show is set for Aug. 16-17, 2024. It features four IFBB Pro League divisions: Classic Physique, Figure, Women’s Physique, and Wellness. The contest winners will earn the ... Continue Reading
2024 Nashville Fit Show Bikini Division Preview
The 2024 Nashville Fit Show Bikini division competition is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Music City USA — Nashville, TN. Thirty IFBB Pro League competitors will face the judges and fans. ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique show is on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Campinas, Brazil. Promoted by Tamer El Guindy, this show is a 2024 Olympia qualifying event, meaning the ... Continue Reading
Training in the Stretched Position for Muscle Growth: Experts Explain Why It Works
Built With Science founder Jeremy Ethier and Dr. Milo Wolf, PhD, of Sport Science, collaborated in early August 2024 to unravel research suggesting that training in loaded stretched ... Continue Reading
Why Sadik Hadzovic Is Giving Up on Men’s Physique
American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s most recent Olympia appearance was in 2017 when he ranked seventh in Classic Physique. Although Hadzovic qualified for the Men’s Physique Olympia in 2022, he ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilders Lee Labrada & Rich Gaspari Build Muscle After 60
Iconic bodybuilders of the 80s and 90s, Lee Labrada and Rich Gaspari, are known as some of the most formidable competitors never to clinch an Olympia title. Labrada made his mark ... Continue Reading
Why Ronnie Coleman Thinks Chris Bumstead Could Lose the 2024 Olympia
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman recently met with 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers for a chest and triceps training session, which was documented and ... Continue Reading
Are Tempo Tri-Sets Chris Bumstead’s Trick for Thicker Hamstrings?
Building a well-rounded physique requires dedication to training all muscle groups, though they are not equal. The posterior chain — particularly the glutes and hamstrings — are often overshadowed by ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Are in Derek Lunsford’s 2024 Olympia Shredding Diet?
Competitive bodybuilders often utilize the “bulk” and “cut” methods to maximize muscle gains and efficiently attain low body fat. On Aug. 2, 2024, the 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek ... Continue Reading
Try Ashley Lynette Jones’ Glute-Building Workout On Your Next Leg Day
The glutes are the body's largest and most powerful muscle group. They also balance your aesthetics and enhance athletic performance. Competitive bodybuilders strive for striated glutes, a hallmark of ... Continue Reading