Capped delts are a must in Men's Open bodybuilding. The silhouette of thick, rounded shoulders topping the V-taper is a staple of many Mr. Olympia winners. On March 28, 2023, Hunter Labrada took to his ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s Shoulder Training — Heavy Weight Doesn’t Guarantee Hypertrophy
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champ (2017-18) Breon Ansley has been hitting the weights with a newfound intensity as he conditions his physique to compete in the 212 division. That ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Displays Dumbbell Bench Press Tips for Chest Hypertrophy
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler didn’t become known as one of the best posers on the Olympia stage without front-loading his chest. Before the age of 33, Cutler hadn't accumulated any of his eventual ... Continue Reading
Renata Guaraciaba Wins 2023 Musclecontest Rio Pro Wellness Title
The 2023 Musclecontest Rio Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Five athletes were originally on the roster, but three more athletes registered before the ... Continue Reading
Alexis Adams Wins 2023 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show
Three IFBB Pro League bodybuilding shows occurred on Saturday, March 25, 2023. One of them was the 2023 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness contest in Las Vegas, NV. Five athletes competed for the judges, and ... Continue Reading
2023 Klash Series Championships Bikini Division Results — Aimee Leann Delgado Wins
Aimee Leann Delgado is the 2023 Klash Series Championships Bikini Division winner. Delgado was one of 18 IFBB Pro League athletes competing in this show in Orlando, FL, and was the last competitor standing ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Rio Pro Wellness Show Preview
Many bodybuilding experts and insiders might say that Brazil is the birthplace of the Wellness division, which places emphasis on larger legs and glutes. The division has grown in popularity worldwide, but ... Continue Reading
2023 Sampson Showdown Pro Wellness Show Preview
Saturday, March 25, 2023, is a busy day for the IFBB Pro League because there are three shows taking place. The 2023 Klash Series Championship will be held in Orlando, FL, along with two pro Wellness shows ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Mass Monster Craig Golias Expresses the Importance of Maintaining an X-Frame
Episode 38 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 24, 2023. It featured the show's namesake in conversation with mass monster bodybuilder Craig ... Continue Reading
Lee Priest Makes a Case for Using Less Weight During Lat Pulldowns
Although Australian bodybuilding legend Lee Priest hasn’t competed since 2013, when he won the NABBA Universe title, his physique updates prove he still has great conditioning. The six-time Mr. ... Continue Reading
2023 Klash Series Championship Bodybuilding Show Preview
The IFBB Pro League’s 2023 Klash Series Championship show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023, in Orlando, FL. That is also the site of the 2023 Olympia weekend, which will take place on ... Continue Reading
Olympia Judge Terrick El Guindy: Aesthetic Bodybuilders Are “Bad News” for Mass Monsters
The era of the "mass monster" defined bodybuilding in the '90s and 2000s, with competitors like Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman typifying the look of the time. While trends change, it seemed like size was ... Continue Reading
Ashley Kaltwasser Shares Bikini Contest Prep Tips to Consistently Compete at the Highest Level
Ashley Kaltwasser had a dominant run from 2013 to 2015, amassing three Bikini Olympia titles. Since then, she’s been remarkably consistent in pro shows. Her contest prep regime allows her to remain a top ... Continue Reading
4-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Shares His 3 Favorite Calf Exercises
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler accomplished more in bodybuilding than most competitors can even dream of — and one of the most memorable moments from his career was the iconic “quad stomp” from the 2009 ... Continue Reading
2022 Men’s Physique Olympia Champ Erin Banks Details His Title-Worthy Back Workout and Potential Switch to Classic Physique
Since breaking into competitive bodybuilding in 2019, Erin Banks has become one of the biggest names in the sport. By 2021, he ranked second at the Men’s Physique Olympia — and claimed the title in ... Continue Reading
Why Standardizing Form Is Important According to Hunter Labrada
Logging one's training in the gym is essential for tracking progression and/or recognizing when a plateau hits. On March 20, 2023, Men's Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada took to his YouTube channel to share ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry’s Updated Ab Training Includes High-Intensity Intervals
The 2023 bodybuilding season will likely see, at some point, Men's Physique bodybuilder Ryan Terry take to a competitive stage in an attempt to land a pro show victory and, with it, a 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading
How Breon Ansley Trains for 20-Inch Arms In His Move to the 212 Division
Former two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion (2017-18) Breon Ansley is not holding anything back in his move up to the 212 division. Ansley was constantly plagued by the weight cap required in ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin On Why Unilateral Pulldowns Stifle Beginner Back Gains
Classic Physique standout Terrence Ruffin has had significant accolades at the Arnold Classic (AC) and Mr. Olympia, securing first place at the 2021 AC and second place at the 2020 and ... Continue Reading
Brenda Farias Wins 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Bikini Pro Bodybuilding Show
IFBB Pro League Bikini competitor Brenda Farias has won the 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro. The contest was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. This victory grants Farias her ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and NFL Veteran Heath Evans on Nutrition for Teenage Athletes
Episode 37 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 17, 2023. The show's namesake was joined by 10-year NFL veteran Heath Evans. Evans was drafted into the ... Continue Reading
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Explains How Smith Machine Squats Outshine Barbell Squats
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates had a prosperous bodybuilding career despite making significant changes to his leg day routine. The English bodybuilder was an unstoppable force on the Olympia stage ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It will be the sixth edition of the contest, which dates back to 2018. The ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Explains Why He Prefers the Pec Deck Over Cable Flyes
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford hasn’t slowed down in the gym much after finishing second at the 2022 Mr. Olympia back in December — his debut in the Men's Open division. His YouTube channel is packed with new ... Continue Reading