Hadi “The Persian Wolf” Choopan is the reigning Mr. Olympia. He will attempt his first title defense at the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023. Choopan uses high-volume training to build ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Frank Zane’s 3-Month Contest Prep Guidelines
Most bodybuilders begin the calorie-cutting phase of their contest prep three months before stepping on stage. In addition to depleting calories to maintain a manageable caloric deficit, cardio typically ... Continue Reading
How Nick Walker Refines His Quad Sweep During 2023 Olympia Prep
2022 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist and 2023 Arnold Classic runner-up Nick Walker is amidst his prep for the 2023 Olympia on Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Walker is dialing in his physique as ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Jason Lowe’s Full Day of High Carbs & Cheat Meals
Men’s Open bodybuilder Jason Lowe knows when to go heavy with carbs and cheat meals to fill out his physique. The additional calories fuel Lowe's heavy back and leg training. Thus far in 2023, ... Continue Reading
Eduardo Oliveira Wins 2023 Black Swan Breon Ansley Mexico Grand Battle Classic Physique Show
Eduardo Oliveira is the champion of the 2023 Black Swan Breon Ansley Mexico Grand Battle Pro show. The Classic Physique contest featured 16 IFBB Pro League competitors seeking the win and the 2023 Classic ... Continue Reading
Daniele Mendonca Wins 2023 Sin City Showdown Pro Wellness Division Show
Thirteen Wellness division athletes gathered at the 2023 Sin City Showdown Pro contest in Las Vegas, NV. Daniele Mendonca won the gold and earned the qualification to compete at the 2023 Wellness Olympia, ... Continue Reading
Elisa Valentim Pecini Wins 2023 World Klash Pro Bikini Division Show
Elisa Valentim Pecini is the 2023 World Klash Pro Bikini division show winner. The 2019 Bikini Olympia champion placed first out of over 25 IFBB Pro League Bikini athletes in Charleston, SC, on ... Continue Reading
Maria Alexsandra Santos Rocha Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro Bikini Division Show
The 2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro Bikini division show was held on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It featured 12 Brazilian pros facing the judges and fans in ... Continue Reading
2023 Tokyo Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Over 60 IFBB Pro League athletes from 13 nations gathered in Tokyo, Japan, to take part in the 2023 Tokyo Pro on the weekend of Aug. 26-27, 2023. The two-day show featured Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
2023 Masters Olympia Results — 10 Champions Crowned
The 2023 Masters Olympia was held on the weekend of Aug. 26-27 in Cluj, Romania, and it featured 10 of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions. Men’s Wheelchair was absent from this show. Nine of the divisions ... Continue Reading
7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Discusses PED Use During His Pro Bodybuilding Career
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is one of the most decorated bodybuilders in the sport. Nicknamed “The Gift," Heath's incredible symmetry, muscle size, balance, proportions, and conditioning led to his ... Continue Reading
2023 Tokyo Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Six IFBB Pro League shows are scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 26-27, 2023. One of those is the Tokyo Pro in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. This show will feature competitors from 13 countries in ... Continue Reading
2023 Black Swan Breon Ansley MGB Mexico Grand Battle Pro Classic Physique Preview
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley hasn’t retired from competitive bodybuilding but has already started a new career as a pro show promoter. One namesake show is the 2023 MGB Mexico ... Continue Reading
2023 World Klash Pro Championships Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2023 World Klash Pro Championships Bikini show will be held in Charleston, SC, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Athletes from seven countries will be in this lineup competing for a win as well as a ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro is slated for Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The contest features 12 IFBB Pro League athletes from the Bikini division, all of whom ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Sin City Showdown Pro Wellness Show Preview
The next opportunity for IFBB Pro League Wellness athletes to qualify for the 2023 Olympia Weekend is the 2023 Musclecontest Sin City Showdown Pro in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Twelve ... Continue Reading
How Brandon Hendrickson Trains His Back to Reclaim the Men’s Physique Olympia Title
Brandon Hendrickson is a three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion (2018, 2020-21). However, in search for a fourth title, he was upset in 2022 by Erin Banks. Hendrickson, who holds a lifetime invite ... Continue Reading
2023 Masters Olympia Bodybuilding Show Preview
For the first time since 2012, the IFBB Pro League will have a Masters Olympia competition. The 2023 Masters Olympia will be held on the weekend of Aug. 26-27, 2023, in Cluj, Romania. This competition is ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s 5 Go-to Back Exercises While Prepping for the 2023 Olympia
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley left the Classic Physique division after a fourth-place finish at the 2022 Olympia, announcing a move to the 212 division. However, the IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
Former Bodybuilder Calum von Moger Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles During Interview With Zack Telander
If you followed bodybuilding online in the second half of the 2010s, you know who Calum von Moger is. The Australian-born bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-influencer soared to the top of fitness pop culture ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey and Jay Cutler’s Back and Biceps Workout
2013 Women’s Physique Olympia Champion Dana Linn Bailey recently caught up with four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, leaving a great impression on her. On Aug. 17, 2023, Bailey published a video on her ... Continue Reading
Fitness Model Clark Bartram’s 4 Markers For Staying Jacked In Your 70s
A 2022 study in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise states, "greater time spent being sedentary was associated with worse physical functioning outcomes." This isn't good news for those who become ... Continue Reading
What Did Keone Pearson’s Diet Consist Of One Day Before Winning The 2023 212 Texas Pro?
Men’s 212 bodybuilder Keone Pearson's full day of eating 16 weeks out from the 2023 Texas Pro was comprised of 2860 calories, 309 grams of protein, 260 grams of carbs, and 65 grams of ... Continue Reading
How Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett Programs Brett Wilkin’s Arm Training
After qualifying for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin joined forces with coach Joe Bennett to build a Sandow-trophy-worthy physique. Wilkin is training with Bennett to build Wilkin's ... Continue Reading