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2024 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow is slated to take place on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. Ten of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions are featured in this show. The Fitness division ... Continue Reading

7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon’s Calf Workout for Beginners 

Calves can be notoriously tricky to grow, yet they are crucial for athletic performance and an aesthetic physique. Seven-time and reigning Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon acknowledges the struggle of ... Continue Reading

Strength Coach Kelly Matthews on How To Gain Muscle and Lose Fat

If you ask most gym goers about their goals, many will likely say to lose fat and gain muscle. However, knowing how to accomplish these goals simultaneously can be challenging. Fortunately, fitness experts ... Continue Reading

“Normal People Shouldn’t Do This”: Pro Bodybuilding Coach Critiques Dorian Yates’ Workout Routine

The “Shadow” of Dorian Yates looms large over the world of bodybuilding, long after Yates himself retired from competing at the 1998 Mr. Olympia. Flash forward a quarter of a century and Yates’ ... Continue Reading

Volume Cycling: How Fewer Sets Can Help You Build More Muscle

How many sets are necessary for muscle hypertrophy? Does it suffice to perform just two sets, or is there a need to increase to three, four, or even five sets to maximize gains? Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler’s 3 Favorite Dumbbell Biceps Exercises

Well-developed biceps offer more than just an aesthetic boost; they enhance functionality and upper body strength. Building jacked arms doesn’t require high-tech training equipment. Four-time Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead 2024 Olympia Prep

“I Want To Be Michael Jordan” & More: Chris Bumstead on 2024 Olympia Prep

"My mind's been in a different place this year now that I have a child," bodybuilder Chris Bumstead says. On Jun. 3, 2024, Bumstead got candid with the camera for a YouTube interview about his mindset ... Continue Reading

These 3 Exercises Can Boost Back and Shoulder Hypertrophy For Competition

Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in sports physiology, is training for a bodybuilding competition. On May 27, 2024, Dr. Israetel offered a glimpse into his rigorous back and shoulder training regimen. ... Continue Reading

Interview: John Robert Cardillo Explains Original Hi-Intensity Training

Several fitness pioneers, such as Jack LaLanne, Joe Weider, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, have become household names. Another is Arthur Jones, the founder and creator of Nautilus machines and the godfather ... Continue Reading

Hunter Labrada’s 2024 Off-Season 4-Exercise Leg Day With Terrence Ruffin 

Competitive bodybuilders leverage their off-seasons to maximize muscle mass and strength. However, the subsequent cutting phase, which usually lasts between 16 and 20 weeks, demands a strategic shift in ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Erin Stern’s Top 5 Tips for Faster Fat Loss

Losing fat can feel like solving a jigsaw puzzle, but two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern offers the missing pieces in a video published on her YouTube channel. In the video, Stern shares her five ... Continue Reading

Dorian Yates Leg Exercises 62 Years Old

“No Squats”: The Leg Exercises 62-Year-Old Bodybuilder Dorian Yates Uses to Build Muscle

“Gone are the days of 1,500-pound leg presses,” lamented six-time bodybuilding champion Dorian Yates in the caption of a May 31, 2024 Instagram post.  Yates, now 62, is one of the most decorated ... Continue Reading

Sadik Hadzovic’s 4 Tips To Grow Legs Without Barbell Back Squats

Leg training is crucial for building overall strength and a balanced physique. Barbell back squats, a compound exercise, are common among many training programs with hypertrophy goals. However, they might ... Continue Reading

Wellness Bodybuilder Chloe Pickford’s Steroid Cycle and Leg Workout, Explained

IFBB Pro League Wellness bodybuilder and personal trainer Chloe Pickford recently shared insights into her leg day routine and steroid cycle on her YouTube channel. ... Continue Reading

2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro occurred on Saturday, Jun. 1, 2024, in Miami, FL. IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions held pro shows at this event, and 2024 Olympia Weekend ... Continue Reading

Omer Bahamed Wins 2024 Thailand Pro Men’s Physique Show

Omer Bahamed has won the 2024 Thailand Pro. The IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique contest was held on Sunday, Jun. 2, 2024, in Pattaya, Thailand. Thanks to this win, he is now qualified for the 2024 ... Continue Reading

Lamar Shaw Wins 2024 Mid-USA Pro Classic Physique Show

Lamar Shaw has won the 2024 Mid-USA Pro Classic Physique show. The event was held on Saturday, Jun. 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM, and featured seven IFBB Pro League competitors. Shaw not only won this ... Continue Reading

Ashley Kaltwasser Wins 2024 Nevada State Championships Pro Bikini Division Show

Ashley Kaltwasser is the 2024 Nevada State Championships Pro winner. The IFBB Pro League Bikini division show was held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, featuring 16 competitors. Kaltwasser was ... Continue Reading

Sam Sulek’s Grocery Tips During a Cutting Phase

Smart grocery shopping during a cutting phase is crucial for fueling your body with the right nutrients and staying on track with your calorie and macronutrient goals. Your choices will ultimately ... Continue Reading

Using Science, Jeff Nippard Ranks the Best and Worst Triceps Exercises

As part of his best and worst exercises YouTube series, fitness professional Jeff Nippard compiled a list of 20 common triceps exercises and ranked them from S-tier, for Super, to F-tier, or ... Continue Reading

Arnold Schwarzenegger lifting dumbbells.

How Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Train? A Chronicle of the Austrian Oak’s Favorite Workouts

It’s far from the most controversial thing in the sport to say: Arnold Schwarzenegger is the greatest bodybuilder of all time. A seven-time Mr. Olympia, Arnold helped push bodybuilding into the mainstream ... Continue Reading

2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro Preview

The 2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro will occur on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Miami, FL. It will feature three IFBB Pro League divisions: Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness. If they have not previously earned ... Continue Reading

2024 Thailand Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview

Fourteen Men’s Physique competitors will represent 11 nations onstage at the 2024 Thailand Pro on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Pattaya, Thailand. This is a 2024 Olympia qualifying event, meaning the winner ... Continue Reading

2024 Nevada State Championships Bikini Division Show Preview

The 2024 Nevada State Championships Bikini division show is on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Sixteen athletes will take the stage. The winner will earn a qualification to return to Las Vegas ... Continue Reading

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