Controlling one's diet by manipulating calories into a deficit to lose fat and reveal the hard-earned muscle underneath is critical for bodybuilders and their aesthetics. If the body fat percentage is too ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada’s Tips for Digestion, Progressive Overload, and Shoring Up Weaknesses
When elite pro bodybuilders offer their training, diet, and recovery advice, it's favorable for gym-goers with aspirations of improving in those areas to pay heed. On March 10, 2023, 2023 Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
On “The Mike O’Hearn Show,” Bodybuilder Rich Gaspari Says, “Hard Work Is Being Replaced by Drugs”
Episode 36 of The Mike O’Hearn Show, published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 10, 2023, featured bodybuilder Rich Gaspari discussing the dynamics between when he competed and ... Continue Reading
The 8 Training Mistakes Ryan Terry Avoids
Most people have probably thought about how they would do things differently if they got to go back in time or give advice to their younger selves. On Feb. 26, 2023, Men's Physique bodybuilder Ryan Terry ... Continue Reading
Check Out the Arm Workout Samson Dauda Used Before His 2023 Arnold Classic Win
The 2023 Arnold Classic crowned a first-time champion in Samson Dauda on March 4, 2023, in Columbus, OH. The decision by the judges was a nailbiter between the "Nigerian Lion" and runner-up Nick ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Plans Classic Physique Bodybuilding Debut in 2023
Larry “Wheels” Williams is a bit of a jack of all strength sports. He’s dabbled in everything from powerlifting and strongman to arm wrestling over the years, and now it looks like he’s focusing back on ... Continue Reading
1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout Says He “Wasn’t Really Impressed” With Samson Dauda’s Muscle Quality at the 2023 Arnold Classic
In the weeks leading up to the 2023 Arnold Classic, most bodybuilding analysts pegged Nick Walker as the easy favorite to leave Columbus, Ohio with the victory. But the script flipped when the judges ... Continue Reading
Here’s Why Bikini Bodybuilder Ashley Kaltwasser Competes So Frequently
At the 2023 Bikini International contest, Lauralie Chapados defended her crown, besting three Bikini Olympia champions, including the reigning Olympia champion Maureen Blanquisco. Blanquisco ranked second ... Continue Reading
William Bonac Steps Back From Bodybuilding for the Rest of 2023, Eyes Return at the 2024 Arnold Classic
William Bonac has been a staple of the bodybuilding scene for the better part of a decade now, finishing in the top five at the Mr. Olympia from 2016 to 2020. In that time, he also won the Arnold Classic ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Weighs In — Does Meal Frequency and Timing Matter?
When training to bulk or cut, the most significant factor for success in either pursuit is managing a caloric surplus or deficit. More calories lead to weight gain, and fewer calories lead to weight loss — ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Teaches Eddie Hall the Difference Between Training for Strongman Vs. Bodybuilding
Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler used to feel like he "could walk through walls" after his back training sessions because of how intense the pumps were. On March 5, 2023, Cutler attempted to ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Provides Technique Breakdown for Each Movement in His Leg Training
The 2023 Arnold Classic saw Samson Dauda raise the trophy of the second-most prestigious contest in professional bodybuilding. Along with that victory was his qualification for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Results — Samson Dauda Triumphant
After prejudging on March 3, 2023, it appeared that Samson Dauda, Nick Walker, and Andrew Jacked were in the mix for the victory. However, nothing was certain in the eyes of the judges. The ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results — Erin Banks Was Undeniable
The Arnold Classic Men’s Physique lineup featured defending champion and Olympia champion Erin Banks defending his title against various challengers. The finals occurred on Saturday, March 4, 2023, ... Continue Reading
2023 Bikini International Results — Lauralie Chapados Defends the Throne
Out of the seven IFBB Pro Leagues shows taking place at the 2023 Arnold Classic, Bikini International may have been the most competitive. The defending champion, Lauralie Chapados, battled against 2022 ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Wheelchair Division Results — Harold Kelley Dominant
The 2023 Arnold Classic at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH, featured seven bodybuilding divisions across two days of competition. On March 4, 2023, the Wheelchair division took to the main ... Continue Reading
Kassandra Gillis Victorious at the 2023 Wellness International
The 2023 Arnold Classic weekend has awarded its first champions on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Columbus, OH. Among the three divisions that contended to kick off the weekend, Wellness featured some of the ... Continue Reading
Ariel Khadr Wins the 2023 Fitness International
The 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH, is home to the second-most prestigious bodybuilding titles outside the Olympia weekend. Part of the 2023 ASF is the Fitness International, which pits ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Results — Ramon Rocha Queiroz Triumphant in Classic Physique
The Classic Physique contest at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival crowned a new champion on March 3, 2023. After two intense rounds of posing for the judges who kept a watchful eye, the runner-up at the 2022 ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Pre-Judging — Walker, Jacked, Dauda in the Top 3
The 35th Arnold Classic, occurring from March 3-4, 2023, features a former Mr. Olympia, two Arnold Classic winners, two Olympia 212 champions, and five other Men's Open pros. Though all divisions have ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Results — Live Updates and Winners
Editor's Note: The 2024 Arnold Classic is underway. You can follow along at BarBend's live results page. The first night of the 2023 Arnold Classic weekend is in the bodybuilding history books. The ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath, Frank Sepe, and Mike O’Hearn on the Value of Asking About Details
Episode 35 of The Mike O’Hearn Show, published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 3, 2023, saw the returns of fitness model Frank Sepe and seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath to the ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2023 Arnold Classic
The 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) is set for March 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, OH, and comprises seven elite bodybuilding pro shows, the Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), and for the first time ever, the ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Bodybuilder Samson Dauda Preps His Food Bi-Weekly
The 2023 Arnold Classic will occur at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH, on March 3-5, 2023. The headlining event for the second-most prestigious bodybuilding title in the world is the Men's ... Continue Reading