Strong, sculpted legs are a cornerstone of competitive bodybuilding success in the Wellness division. Judging criteria emphasize the hips, glutes, and thigh musculature. On Jun. 16, 2024, IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
Michal “Križo” Križánek Will Not Pursue 2024 Mr. Olympia Qualification Due to Shoulder Injury
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Michal “Križo” Križánek is sitting out the rest of the 2024 Olympia qualifying season and will not pursue competing in the 60th edition of bodybuilding’s world ... Continue Reading
2024 Flex Weekend Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 edition of the Flex Weekend Pro is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Milan, Italy. Promoter Barbara Bagnuolo will host the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Open, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness ... Continue Reading
2024 Body Be 1 Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 edition of the Body Be 1 Classic Pro will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Montgomery, AL. This IFBB Pro League show will feature the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Fitness, and Figure ... Continue Reading
2024 Dragon Physique DMS Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini Division Show Preview
Twenty IFBB Pro League athletes will represent seven countries onstage at the 2024 Dragon Physique DMS Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini division show on Sunday, June 23, 2024. This is the season's second ... Continue Reading
2024 Tanji Johnson Classic Pro Wellness Show Preview
The 2024 Tanji Johnson Classic Pro Wellness division show is set for Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Tacoma, WA. Seven competitors will face the judges and fans in attendance with hopes of winning and ... Continue Reading
2024 World Classic Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 World Classic Pro Bikini division show is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024. Seventeen competitors will take the stage aiming to score gold and qualify for the 2024 Bikini Olympia, which will ... Continue Reading
2024 South Florida Classic Pro 212 Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 South Florida Classic Pro 212 bodybuilding show is slated for Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Boca Raton, FL. This is a 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying event, meaning the contest winner will gain ... Continue Reading
“Disturbing”: Bodybuilders Explain the Side Effects of Anabolic Steroids
“The problem with anabolic steroids is that they work,” says natural bodybuilder and content creator Jeff Nippard. And he’s right: In a landmark 1996 study on the effects of testosterone supplementation, ... Continue Reading
The Top 3 Arm Day Exercises + Tips From Dr. Jordan Shallow
Chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, and seasoned powerlifter Dr. Jordan Shallow has experience working with top-tier athletes, particularly for rehabilitation, which has ... Continue Reading
Massive Muscle — How Nathan De Asha and Rubiel “Neckzilla” Mosquera Train Arms
Chiseled arms are a testament to strength and dedication. Their aesthetics can exude authority, inspire awe, and are vital for a competitive bodybuilder’s success. IFBB Pro Men’s Open division ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic Eats 4,000 Calories Daily While Lean Bulking
The lean bulking phase is a crucial step in contest preparation. It's a balancing act of maximizing muscle gain while minimizing fat accumulation. On June 11, 2024, Men's Physique pro bodybuilder Sadik ... Continue Reading
Make Sure These Scientifically-Backed, Must-Do Push, Pull, and Leg Day Exercises Are in Your Training Routine
Not all exercises are created equal when it comes to maximizing hypertrophy. With countless routines and influencers vying for attention, sifting through the noise to focus on scientifically-backed ... Continue Reading
Interview: Nick Walker Is So Sure He’s Winning the 2024 Olympia That He’s Already Practicing His Victory Speech
Pro bodybuilder and Celsius athlete Nick Walker still has fans talking about how he looked and performed in Teaneck, NJ, at the 2024 New York Pro on May 18. It was his second New York Pro title and ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Shows Off Beach Body at 62 (+ His 5 Best Back Exercises)
Six-time Mr. Olympia champion Dorian Yates is 62 and still in phenomenal shape. Years of dedicated training with no-nonsense exercises were the ticket to his muscularly dense aesthetic, which is worthy of ... Continue Reading
The 6 Back Exercises Erin Banks Trains During 2024 Dubai Pro Prep
A well-sculpted back isn't just an aesthetic marvel; it's often the deciding factor between victory and defeat in bodybuilding competitions. A V-taper, characterized by broad shoulders tapering down to a ... Continue Reading
2024 Empro Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — William Bonac Wins Men’s Open
The 2024 Empro Classic Pro show was held on the weekend of June 14-15, 2024, in Alicante, Spain. It featured eight IFBB Pro League divisions, and if the winners of those shows had not already qualified, ... Continue Reading
2024 Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Dallas Pro was held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Dallas, TX. It featured the IFBB Pro League’s Bikini and Men’s Wheelchair divisions. 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications were at stake for the 14 ... Continue Reading
Esmeralda Diaz Wins 2024 Southern California Championships Pro
Esmeralda Diaz has won the 2024 Southern California Championships Pro Wellness division show. The contest, which featured nine pros, was held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Bodybuilder Douglas Fruchey Has Passed Away at 36
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Douglas Fruchey has died. He was 36 years old. Fruchey’s death was confirmed by his wife, Carli, and retired bodybuilder Brad Row in two separate Instagram ... Continue Reading
Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett Reviews Dorian Yates’s ‘Blood & Guts’ Workout
Six-time Mr. Olympia champion Dorian Yates attributed much of his bodybuilding achievements to his distinctive training approach. “The Shadow” was famous for his high-intensity ... Continue Reading
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Ryan Terry’s Guide To Building 3D Shoulders
Broader shoulders can create the illusion of a tiny waist and the coveted V-taper aesthetic. To build 3D shoulders, one must develop all three deltoid heads — front, side, and rear — with equal emphasis on ... Continue Reading
2024 Empro Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Empro Classic Pro bodybuilding show is slated for Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Alicante, Spain. This is a 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying event, meaning the winners of each of the seven contests ... Continue Reading
2024 Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Dallas Pro, scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, will include the IFBB Pro League’s Men Wheelchair and Bikini divisions. Fourteen athletes across both divisions will grace the stage and face the ... Continue Reading