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Cristobalina Pajares

2023 Governors Cup Pro Bikini Show Preview

The 2023 Governors Cup Pro Bikini division contest is slated for Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Sacramento, CA. There are 17 pros on the official roster for this contest, with only three from outside the ... Continue Reading

Sara Choi

2023 AGP Korea Pro Bikini Division Show Preview

The IFBB Pro League’s AGP series continues with the 2023 AGP Korea Pro Bikini Division show, scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. Twelve athletes ... Continue Reading

Christian Guzman

Men’s Physique Competitor Christian Guzman’s Full Day of Eating on the IIFYM Diet

Many bodybuilders follow strict diet routines leading up to a pro show. Men’s Physique competitor Christian Guzman is not one of those bodybuilders. On July 6, 2023, Guzman took to his YouTube channel ... Continue Reading

Rand McClain

Mike O’Hearn and Dr. Rand McClain Delve Into the Passing of Fitness Influencer Jo Lindner

German bodybuilding influencer Jo Lindner, a.k.a. Joesthetics, passed away at 30 years old on July 1, 2023. On the July 7, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show published on the Generation Iron YouTube ... Continue Reading

Cydney Gillon

What’s In Cydney Gillon’s Back Day Pre-Workout?

Reigning six-time Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon put on the National Physique Committee (NPC) Cydney Gillon Peach Classic in Newnan, Georgia, back in May. Being an NPC Bodybuilding ... Continue Reading

Erin Banks

How Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Erin Banks Trains Back During His Off-Season

The reigning Men’s Physique Olympia champion Erin Banks' entered competitive bodybuilding at age 31 in 2019 and turned pro within four months. Banks won the second-most prestigious bodybuilding title in ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Andrea Presti

2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Results — Andrea Presti Wins Men’s Open

The 2023 Mr. Big Evolution Pro bodybuilding show is in the history books, and Andrea Presti is the Men’s Open champion for the third consecutive year. The Men’s Open was one of nine IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading

Lexus Redmond

2023 Republic of Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2023 Republic of Texas Pro show in Austin, TX, was one of four IFBB Pro League shows held on the weekend of July 7-9, 2023. This contest featured Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness division events, ... Continue Reading

Ashley Kaltwasser

Ashley Kaltwasser Wins 2023 Patriots Challenge Pro Bikini Division Show

Three-time Bikini Olympia champion Ashley Kaltwasser is the 2023 Patriots Challenge Pro Bikini division winner. Kaltwasser made history with this victory as the only athlete in the IFBB Pro League to ... Continue Reading

Jeremy Potvin

2023 Republic of Texas Pro Preview

The 2023 Republic of Texas Pro bodybuilding show takes place on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Austin, TX. The show includes contests for Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions, with winners earning ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead

Chris Bumstead Shares His 10 Staple Exercises for Hypertrophy

Most bodybuilders frequently vary their exercises when training for hypertrophy and balanced growth, depending on their specific goals, the time allotted to reach those goals, and their current training ... Continue Reading

Ashley Kaltwasser

2023 Musclecontest Patriots Challenge Pro Bikini Division Preview

The 2023 IFBB Pro League Musclecontest Patriots Challenge Pro show will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Fifteen competitors will face the judges with hopes of winning the contest ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilding

2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Preview

The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro show is scheduled for Friday, July 7, in Curitiba, Brazil. IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique divisions will hold contests to determine the ... Continue Reading

Erin Stern

The 6 Exercises Bikini Bodybuilder Erin Stern Uses to Build Her Back

“Bodybuilding shows are won from the back” is an adage most bodybuilding enthusiasts are familiar with. This expression rings true across all divisions — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Women’s Open, and ... Continue Reading

Jeff Nippard

7 Exercises Jeff Nippard Uses to Build His Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps

The push, pull, legs (PPL) training split is often used by lifters who prefer training multiple muscle groups on a single day. Push days comprise training the chest, shoulders, and triceps, while the pull ... Continue Reading

ssong_rme

2023 District of Taiwan Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Yoo Sung Lee and Areum Song Win

The 2023 District of Taiwan Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests were held on Sunday, July 2, in the District of Taiwan. Two athletes left with wins and 2023 Olympia qualifications. Yoon Sung ... Continue Reading

2023 Orlando Pro

Phil Clahar Wins 2023 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show

Phil Clahar has won the 2023 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show. Clahar competed against 12 other Men's Open competitors in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, and he left the stage as the champion. As a ... Continue Reading

Jo Linder

Fitness Influencer Jo “Joesthetics” Lindner Has Died at 30 Years Old

Fitness influencer and bodybuilder Johannes Lindner — known by his 9.1 million Instagram followers as "Joesthetics" — has died. His passing was confirmed on Friday, June 30, 2023. Lindner, born Jan. 14, ... Continue Reading

An Overview of Breon Ansley’s Off-Season Biceps Training

Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion turned 212 bodybuilder Breon Ansley has effectively removed the weight cap from his considerations. With a weight cap of 212 pounds, it's not feasible for him to ... Continue Reading

Sara Choi

2023 District of Taiwan Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2023 District of Taiwan Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Over 25 combined Men’s Physique and Bikini division competitors will take the stage with hopes ... Continue Reading

Mostafa

2023 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The next IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilding contest will take place at the same location as the 2023 Olympia. The 2023 Orlando Pro is slated for Saturday, July 1, at the Orange County Convention ... Continue Reading

Dorie

Looking Back to Look Forward — How Jennifer Dorie Trains Legs One Month Before a Pro Show

Professional bodybuilders alter their training regimen according to their competitive schedule. Most athletes utilize the off-season for gaining size, while the prep season typically involves ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Dorian Yates performing a front-lat spread and rowing a dumbbell.

Use Bodybuilder Dorian Yates’ “Blood and Guts” Back Workout for Next-Level Gains

Throughout the 1990s, Dorian Yates was the dark lord of bodybuilding. "The Shadow," as he came to be known, loomed large and mountainous over every competition he attended. Yates was notoriously reclusive; ... Continue Reading

Youcef Djoudi

2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2023 Sheru Classic Italy Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2023, in Milan, Italy. The IFBB Pro League will host three divisions: Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini. ... Continue Reading

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