Bodybuilding is the art of using resistance training to build massive and aesthetically pleasing muscles. While the goal is clear, many differing opinions exist on the best approaches to training and ... Continue Reading
How Pro Bodybuilding Competitions Work
Bodybuilding has a decades-long following. Many enter contests to pursue a personal fitness goal, but some want to reach the sport’s ultimate stage: the Olympia. Whether you're checking off ... Continue Reading
Shanique Grant’s 3 Rules for Quad Training
Two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion (2018-19) Shanique Grant fully embraces change in 2025. Her 2020 retirement was short-lived, as her IFBB Wellness debut is soon. Grant began her career as ... Continue Reading
Everything in the Gym Urs Kalecinski Built
IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Urs Kalecinski has taken his talents beyond the stage. He is setting himself up on the business side of the fitness industry by opening his gym, ... Continue Reading
Meal Prep for the 2025 New York Pro — Regan Grimes Pours Protein Shake in His Corn Flakes
Men's Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is honing in on his nutrition to ensure every plate gets him one step closer to gold at the 2025 New York Pro on May 17, 2025. In late March 2025, he disclosed his ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Twenty-five pro bodybuilders took to the stage at the 2025 China DMS Pro in Shanghai, China, on Sunday, March 30. This show featured the IFBB Professional League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading
2025 Detroit Pro Results
The 2025 Detroit Pro was held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Dearborn, MI, and it featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifications for the Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions. Promoter Fouad Abiad ... Continue Reading
2025 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Results
Kassandra Gillis has won the 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro. The Wellness division show was held in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025, featuring 14 IFBB Professional League athletes. Gillis ... Continue Reading
The Shoulder Exercises an Elite Trainer Programs for a Champion Bodybuilder
Lauralie Chapados, the 2024 Ms. Bikini Olympia champion, and three-time reigning Bikini International winner, joined 25-time Olympia-winning coach Hany Rambod for a delt workout in March 2025. The session ... Continue Reading
3 Biceps Exercises You Need to Start Doing
"Many people train their biceps incorrectly," said Dr. Mike Israetel, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, in March 2025. He argues modern curling techniques are superior to traditional ... Continue Reading
Wellness Bodybuilder Wynter Addams’ Tips for Massive Quads
IFBB Pro League Wellness competitor Wynter Addams must focus on superior lower body development if she wants to succeed in competition. The judges in her category focus on the glutes, hamstrings, and ... Continue Reading
How Ashley Kaltwasser Preps for the 2025 IFBB Pro Season
Many see three-time Bikini Olympia champion Ashley Kaltwasser as the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) of her division and undoubtedly one of the best athletes in the IFBB Pro League. She ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
China’s first show of the 2025 bodybuilding season will be the China DMS Pro, set for Sunday, March 30, in Shanghai. This event will feature 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading
2025 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Preview
The 2025 Sampson Showdown Pro is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, in Las Vegas, NV. Promoter Patrick Sampson will be featuring the IFBB Professional League’s Wellness division, with 14 competitors vying ... Continue Reading
2025 Detroit Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Detroit Pro, set for Saturday, March 29, in Dearborn, MI, will feature the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions. This show is a 2025 Olympia qualifier, meaning the ... Continue Reading
The Harsh Reality of Bodybuilding: Aging & Balancing Family Life
Bodybuilding is a sport and lifestyle dedicated to enhancing one’s physique by building muscle mass in balanced proportions while maintaining minimal body fat. It ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry’s Fasted Morning Routine
Two-time Men's Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is locking in his off-season recovery before ramping up prep for his title defense. A week into training, he peeled back the curtain on his ... Continue Reading
3 Exercises for Every Muscle Group for Full-Body Training Splits
A full-body training split targets all major muscle groups in every session, making it robust for building muscle, increasing strength, and burning more calories. It’s also ideal for those with limited ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ 4 Go-To Ab Exercises
Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers won the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique title, one of the sport’s highest accolades. He is amidst a recalibration after failing to defend the Arnold title in 2025 ... Continue Reading
How Shanique Grant Trains to Move to the Wellness Division
IFBB Pro Shanique Grant, a two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion (2018-19), retired from competition in 2020. In 2025, she’s making a bold comeback in the Wellness division — ... Continue Reading
5 Nutrition Lessons to Master Early
Many follow a solid workout program but see minimal progress, even after years of training. Diet is a common culprit, as it’s easy to miscalculate or neglect, but it plays a vital role in muscle growth and ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Ultimate Bulking Guide
“If your goal is to put on muscle, you should bulk,” reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead says. Gaining muscle is simple: eat enough and lift. However, reaching one’s ... Continue Reading
Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Christian Guzman’s New Training and Diet; Teases Comeback
Men’s Physique bodybuilder Christian Guzman is revamping his diet and training under the guidance of his new coach, Justin King. In late March 2025, he confirmed that while a pro contest wasn’t on his ... Continue Reading
Champions Unite — Brandon Hendrickson and Jeremy Buendia Co-Op Back Training
Many Men’s Physique bodybuilding fans feel that Jeremy Buendia and Brandon Hendrickson are the two most significant competitors in the division’s history. They hold seven Men’s ... Continue Reading