Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler remains dedicated to his training regimen and actively shares his insights online. On July 30, 2024, the International Sports Hall of ... Continue Reading
Masters Olympia Women’s Physique Champion Ivie Rhein Retires
2023 Masters Olympia Women’s Physique Champion Ivie Rhein announced her retirement from competition. The eight-year pro called it a close on her bodybuilding career on Aug. 7, 2024, to her 104,000 ... Continue Reading
A Dissection of Phil Heath’s Training During His Olympia Reign
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is one of the most decorated bodybuilders ever. Heath’s meticulously calculated training style starkly contrasted the hardcore, high-volume methods favored by his ... Continue Reading
Wellness Bodybuilder Julia Rene Reveals How She Builds Quads
Strengthening one's lower body can significantly enhance athletic performance. Well-developed quads help knee function, mobility, and stability. In late July, IFBB Pro League Wellness Bodybuilder and ... Continue Reading
The 4 Training Aspects Nick Walker Adheres To For Chest Gains
Nick Walker secured his second New York Pro victory on May 18, 2024, to claim his spot in the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest at Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV, from Oct. 10-13, 2024. Prepping ... Continue Reading
“I’m Here, Motherf$#kers”: Jay Cutler Reflects on His Epic Quad Stomp at the 2009 Mr. Olympia
In 2009, Jay Cutler did something historic at the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. After having his reign cut short one year prior by Dexter "The Blade" Jackson, Cutler returned in force to win the ... Continue Reading
The Only 4 Leg Exercises You Need To Build Quads and Hamstrings
For bodybuilders and beachgoers, a muscular lower body is essential for aesthetics. For athletes and gymgoers, a strong lower body is crucial for performance in most athletic arenas. With countless leg ... Continue Reading
Ramon “Dino” Rocha Queiroz Mounts 2024 Olympia Comeback With Flex Lewis
Classic Physique star Ramon Rocha Queiroz was considered the biggest contender to five-time Olympia champ Chris Bumstead’s Classic Physique throne. However, Queiroz's second-place finish to Wesley Vissers ... Continue Reading
Should Powerlifter Russel Orhii Compete in Bodybuilding?
When sports fans think of two-sport athletes, Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders are among the names that come to mind. However, several strength sports competitors have excelled in multiple fitness ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Phil Clahar Announces Retirement From IFBB Pro League
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Phil Clahar has announced his retirement from competition, effective immediately, after his final contest, the 2024 Tampa Pro in Tampa, FL, on Saturday, ... Continue Reading
2024 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
The 2024 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique took place on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Scottsdale, AZ. It featured 12 IFBB Pro League competitors vying for the win and the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia qualification. ... Continue Reading
2024 Tampa Pro Results
The 2024 Tampa Pro was held on Aug. 2-3 in Tampa, FL. Promoter Tim Gardner featured 10 of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions in this show. Only the Men’s Wheelchair division was absent. If they were not ... Continue Reading
Why Chris Bumstead Can’t Build More Muscle
Chris Bumstead has a problem. The reigning and five-time champion of the Classic Physique bodybuilding division at the Olympia was long considered nearly untouchable: Bumstead, 29, first claimed ... Continue Reading
Why You Need a Spotter on Machine Exercises for Max Muscle Growth: Bodybuilding Coach Explains
Phone a friend. If you’re trying to build muscle — as much of it as you can — you might need to recruit a spotter, even for machine exercises. At least, according to renowned bodybuilding coach Joe ... Continue Reading
How To Build Muscle After 40 + Tips From PhD Bodybuilder Dr. Eric Helms
“How do you build muscle after 40?” is the question I posed to Dr. Eric Helms. After listening to him discuss the implications of aging on his bodybuilding career in a Dec. 2023 episode of the Iron ... Continue Reading
Figure Olympia Champ Erin Stern Says These Are the 2 Best Exercises for Hamstrings
When it comes to building leg muscle, few people know what they're talking about better than Erin Stern. The two-time Ms. Figure Olympia splits her time between coaching clients and competing on the ... Continue Reading
Olympians Unite — Ashley Lynnette Jones & Jessica Reyes Padilla Pair Up for Push Day
Women's Open bodybuilder Ashley Lynnette Jones secured her spot at the 2024 Olympia by winning the 2024 New York Pro. Jessica Reyes Padilla, who ranked as the runner-up to Cydney Gillon at the 2023 Figure ... Continue Reading
2024 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Phoenix Pro Men’s Physique show is set for Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the Westworld Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ. Promoters Ed and Betty Pariso will host 13 IFBB Pro League competitors who ... Continue Reading
2024 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Preview
The 2024 Tampa Pro is slated for the weekend of Aug. 2-3, 2024, in Tampa, FL. This IFBB Pro League contest features 10 of the 11 pro divisions. The winner of each show qualifies for the 2024 Olympia, set ... Continue Reading
Training Partners Make You Stronger: Watch Wesley Vissers Train Chest With 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman
Many athletes dream of training with their idols. The reigning Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers lived that dream by training alongside the eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman in ... Continue Reading
Olympia-Life Balance: How Chris Bumstead Prioritizes Family, Training, & Everything Else
On July 27, 2024, five-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead shared his chest training. His workout involved “yielding isometrics,” drop sets, and modified flyes. He also divulged his ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan Uses Chariot Extensions to Grow His Hamstrings — Here’s Why They’re So Effective
Since being narrowly defeated by Derek Lunsford for the Mr. Olympia title last year, 2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan has been relentlessly pursuing his reclamation of the Sandow ... Continue Reading
The Most Overlooked Factor for Lower Chest Development (Says Jay Cutler)
Everyone wants a big chest — we blame Arnold Schwarzenegger for this, at least partially. So when four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler talks about the most important factors for lower chest growth, we ... Continue Reading
The Top Ingredients You Need in Your Post-Workout Recovery Shakes
A well-balanced recovery shake can unlock new gains and help break through plateaus. Many get caught in the hype of commercialized products that often lack the essential nutrients to optimize post-workout ... Continue Reading