Renowned as the "Hypertrophy Coach," Joe Bennett trains elite bodybuilders and shares his training wisdom with those who wish to gain muscle mass. In late July 2024, Bennett offered insights into what he ... Continue Reading
Is There Such a Thing as Working Out Too Hard in the Gym After All?
We may question the efficacy of dedicating extra hours to intense workouts. Does this lead to overtraining and impede progress, or will the additional time dedicated to lifting promote ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Hunter Henderson to Prioritize Pro Bodybuilding
World-record powerlifter and IFBB Pro League Women’s bodybuilder Hunter Henderson has been busy in 2024, competing in both sports within the year’s first seven months. However, her focus for the ... Continue Reading
Grocery Shop Like Wellness Bodybuilder Julia Rene For Smarter Calorie Choices
During the cutting phase during prep, bodybuilders strive to maintain muscle mass while shedding body fat. Navigating the grocery store during those times can feel like walking through a minefield of ... Continue Reading
2024 China DMS Ningjin Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 China DMS Ningjin Pro bodybuilding show occurred in Ningjin, China, on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Promoter Sara Lan featured the IFBB Pro League Classic Physique and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Rafael Oliveira won the 2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro. The IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique show was held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Diego, CA, and it included 20 competitors. This victory qualifies ... Continue Reading
2024 Tahoe Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Jessica Wilson has won the 2024 Tahoe Pro Bikini division show. The contest was held in Stateline, NV, on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, and included 19 IFBB Pro League competitors. Wilson was deemed the best of ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Texas Pro bodybuilding show was held on Aug. 9-10, 2024, in Irving, TX. It featured eight IFBB Pro League divisions. Promoter Freddy Naitu hosted four men’s and four women’s contests, each of ... Continue Reading
Why Dr. Mike Israetel Is Leaving Competitive Bodybuilding
Competitive bodybuilding, especially at the elite level, demands years of sacrifice, unwavering dedication, and an unyielding commitment to pushing the body to its limits. Yet, for many athletes, the ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Wellness Athlete Daniela Schulz Dies in Plane Crash
IFBB Pro League Wellness athlete Daniela Schulz has died at the age of 30. Schulz and her husband, Hiales Fodra, were killed in a plane crash on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Vinhedo, Brazil, a town outside of ... Continue Reading
2024 China DMS Pro Ningjin Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 China DMS Pro Ningjin bodybuilding show is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Ningjin, China. The show, promoted by Sara Lan, features the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique divisions. ... Continue Reading
2024 Tahoe Show Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Tahoe Show Pro Bikini division show is set for Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at Bally’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, NV. Five countries represented by 19 IFBB Pro League competitors will compete in this ... Continue Reading
2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
Twenty IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique athletes representing five countries will take the stage at the 2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San ... Continue Reading
2024 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Texas Pro is scheduled for Aug. 9-10, 2024, at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, TX. This IFBB Pro League event will feature eight divisions and over 140 athletes. If they have not ... Continue Reading
Why Jay Cutler Prefers Reverse-Grip Rows on Back Day
Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler remains dedicated to his training regimen and actively shares his insights online. On July 30, 2024, the International Sports Hall of ... Continue Reading
Masters Olympia Women’s Physique Champion Ivie Rhein Retires
2023 Masters Olympia Women’s Physique Champion Ivie Rhein announced her retirement from competition. The eight-year pro called it a close on her bodybuilding career on Aug. 7, 2024, to her 104,000 ... Continue Reading
A Dissection of Phil Heath’s Training During His Olympia Reign
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is one of the most decorated bodybuilders ever. Heath’s meticulously calculated training style starkly contrasted the hardcore, high-volume methods favored by his ... Continue Reading
Wellness Bodybuilder Julia Rene Reveals How She Builds Quads
Strengthening one's lower body can significantly enhance athletic performance. Well-developed quads help knee function, mobility, and stability. In late July, IFBB Pro League Wellness Bodybuilder and ... Continue Reading
The 4 Training Aspects Nick Walker Adheres To For Chest Gains
Nick Walker secured his second New York Pro victory on May 18, 2024, to claim his spot in the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest at Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV, from Oct. 10-13, 2024. Prepping ... Continue Reading
“I’m Here, Motherf$#kers”: Jay Cutler Reflects on His Epic Quad Stomp at the 2009 Mr. Olympia
In 2009, Jay Cutler did something historic at the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. After having his reign cut short one year prior by Dexter "The Blade" Jackson, Cutler returned in force to win the ... Continue Reading
The Only 4 Leg Exercises You Need To Build Quads and Hamstrings
For bodybuilders and beachgoers, a muscular lower body is essential for aesthetics. For athletes and gymgoers, a strong lower body is crucial for performance in most athletic arenas. With countless leg ... Continue Reading
Ramon “Dino” Rocha Queiroz Mounts 2024 Olympia Comeback With Flex Lewis
Classic Physique star Ramon Rocha Queiroz was considered the biggest contender to five-time Olympia champ Chris Bumstead’s Classic Physique throne. However, Queiroz's second-place finish to Wesley Vissers ... Continue Reading
Should Powerlifter Russel Orhii Compete in Bodybuilding?
When sports fans think of two-sport athletes, Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders are among the names that come to mind. However, several strength sports competitors have excelled in multiple fitness ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Phil Clahar Announces Retirement From IFBB Pro League
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Phil Clahar has announced his retirement from competition, effective immediately, after his final contest, the 2024 Tampa Pro in Tampa, FL, on Saturday, ... Continue Reading