In November, Chris Bumstead’s legions of fans are going to get something they’ve wanted for a long time. Bumstead, 29, retired on top of the world after winning his sixth Classic Physique Olympia title in ... Continue Reading
212 Olympia Champion Shaun Clarida To Compete In Men’s Open at 2024 EVLS Prague Pro
The 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17, 2024, at the PVA Expo Prague in Letňany, Prague, Czech Republic, will feature seven divisions: Men's Open, 212, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Bikini, Figure, and ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders: You’re In Trouble If You Neglect Your Hamstrings
Even if you have quads that would bring tears of joy to a judge's eye, you're only as strong as your weakest link. Unfortunately, many fitness enthusiasts dive too deep into the quad-building waters, ... Continue Reading
Legendary Bodybuilding Trainer Charles Glass Tells You How To Achieve a Wider Back
With four decades of coaching experience, Charles Glass has helped countless clients sculpt stage-worthy physiques. And if there's one lesson "The Godfather of Bodybuilding" has learned over the last 40 ... Continue Reading
“No Movement Is Inherently Unsafe” — Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s Training
Samson Dauda made history in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct.12, 2024, as the first Nigerian to win the Mr. Olympia, claiming a record-breaking $600,000 prize pool. He’ll attempt to replicate his success at the ... Continue Reading
2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro is slated for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. This IFBB Pro League event will be headlined by the Classic Physique and Men's Physique divisions. Twenty-five ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The show will feature a 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying event. Nine athletes are on ... Continue Reading
2024 World of Monsterzym Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 World of Monsterzym Pro will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. It features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the 212, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique divisions. ... Continue Reading
2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro Women’s Physique Division Show Preview
The 2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, in Orlando, FL. Promoter Joe Pishkula will host a 2025 Olympia Qualifying contest for the Women’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Invictus Pro, set for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2034, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the IFBB Pro League's Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Figure, and Bikini divisions. All ... Continue Reading
Why the 4th-Best Bodybuilder in the World Never Does Cardio
Martin Fitzwater broke all the rules at his first Mr. Olympia, including cardio. "The Martian," 27, made his Olympia debut in 2024, gracing the stage amid what many pros called the most competitive Men's ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on When To Use Machines vs. Free Weights for Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a surprisingly vibes-based sport. When it comes to equipment usage — specifically, machines vs. free weights for muscle growth — intuition and preference matter a great deal. A good ... Continue Reading
Trying To Out-Pose Chris Bumstead Made Runner-Up Mike Sommerfeld “Sore for 5 Days”
Ordinarily, when bodybuilders talk about muscle recovery, it's typically in a post-workout context. But for Mike Sommerfeld, it wasn't lifting weights that rendered him sore for several days. Rather, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Phil Heath and Strongman Brian Shaw Inducted Into International Sports Hall of Fame
Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw has been busy since retiring from competition in 2023. Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath is tied for the second most Sandow trophies in ... Continue Reading
Love & Lifting — Wesley Vissers’ New Bodybuilding Coach Is His Fiance
Working out with a significant other can with accountability for health and fitness goals. What happens when one's partner becomes a coach? For the 2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, it led to a ... Continue Reading
Exclusive Interview: Erin Banks Is NOT Retiring
2022 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Erin Banks set his sights on regaining the title at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, after conceding it to Ryan Terry in ... Continue Reading
Is Hot Or Cold Therapy Better For Muscle Recovery?
During intense training, muscles experience significant stress and strain. Rest is critical for muscle growth during recovery. While many might tout hot therapy as a benefit for post-training recovery, ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joe Baena Shares Physique Update, Push Workout
Joe Baena has big shoes to fill. Arnold Schwarzenegger's youngest son has always borne a striking resemblance to his father; after years in the weight room, he's looking the part as well. We'll also ... Continue Reading
“My Goal Is To Win Mr. Olympia” — Two-Time 212 Olympia Champion Keone Pearson Trains Like He’s Still Chasing the Title
One of the most anticipated showdowns at the 2024 Olympia was the rematch between 2023 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson and two-time winner Shaun Clarida, who lost the title to Pearson last year. That ... Continue Reading
How Martin Fitzwater Used 4,000 Carbs to Fuel His Impressive Olympia Debut
Keto dieters will cringe when they digest the fact that Martin Fitzwater plowed through as many carbohydrates in three days as they would in nearly three months. Then again, when you're competing for ... Continue Reading
“Uncomfortable, Bloated, & Sluggish”: What It’s Like to Gain Weight After a Bodybuilding Show
Bodybuilding pushes the limits of human capabilities through extreme physical changes, demanding enormous mental resilience. While preparing for a bodybuilding show is arguably the most challenging, ... Continue Reading
What’s the Ideal Body Fat Level for Muscle Growth?
Body fat is vital for maintaining hormone levels and supporting testosterone production, both crucial for muscle growth. However, excessive fat storage can negatively impact health and ... Continue Reading
“He’s a Motherf%#ker”: Jay Cutler on the Most “Abrasive” Coach in Bodybuilding
Your favorite bodybuilder probably owes their success to Hany Rambod. Not literally, but almost — Rambod, whose industry-appropriate nickname “the Pro Creator” speaks for itself, has worked with many of ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Infuriates Physicists, Performs Muscle-Ups at 270LB
Leading physicists penned a strongly-worded letter to Larry Wheels on Oct. 25, 2024, after news spread of Wheels’ latest and perhaps most egregious refutation of basic scientific principles. Wheels ... Continue Reading