There are plenty of names to keep an eye on as the world’s best bodybuilders start prepping for the 2022 Mr. Olympia show in December. You’ve got Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay gunning for a three-peat; the ... Continue Reading
4-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler on Dirty Bulking Versus Lean Bulking
Ever wonder how some of the all-time greatest bodybuilders who have since retired preferred to pack on mass? Ever wonder what they would do differently if they could do it again? Four-time Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Lee Labrada Shows Off His Shredded Quads at Age 62
Lee Labrada brought a unique blend of grace and aesthetics to the bodybuilding stage that helped him earn 22 pro titles throughout the '80s and '90s. And he accomplished all of this despite typically ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey and Jay Cutler Crush a Texas-Sized Chest and Triceps Workout
Former Women's Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey and four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler got together for a chest training session in Houston, TX, where they traveled for the 2022 American Fit Expo. ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Conquers Chest Training With Bodybuilding Coach Brandon Long
2021 Olympia fifth-place finisher Nick Walker was joined by bodybuilding coach Brandon Long on Walker's YouTube channel on July 30, 2022. The video featured the first episode of Walker's new "Olympia Prep ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Focuses on Mobility and Range of Motion to Build His Chest for the 2022 Olympia
Reigning 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford headed to the gym for a strength-focused chest workout on July 26, 2022. He shared his training session in a video posted to his Youtube channel as he prepares ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Show
Many pro sports leagues have an all-star game that signifies the midpoint in the season. Bodybuilding doesn’t have such a game, but they do have the Tampa Pro. When this contest comes around, ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and C.T. Fletcher Decipher Motivation vs. Passion
The ninth episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show on the Generation Iron YouTube channel featured powerlifter, bodybuilder, and owner of Iron Addicts Gym in Signal Hill, CA, C.T. ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Shares How Many Warm-Up Sets He Does During a Workout
Almost everyone is guilty of phoning in their warm-ups before a workout at some point — but it’s not something to take lightly. There's a large body of research that says warming up helps raise your body ... Continue Reading
What’s In Brett Wilkin’s Supplement Stack?
On July 19, 2022, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Brett Wilkin revealed what supplements are part of his stack and what he uses for his pre-workout and intra-workout in a video published on his YouTube channel. That ... Continue Reading
PR Alert — Chris Bumstead Shoulder Presses 140-Pound Dumbbells for Eight Reps
Three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead headed to the Revive gym in Stuart, FL, for a grueling shoulder workout on July 20, 2022. He published a recording of that workout on ... Continue Reading
Kamal Elgargni to Enter 2022 Tampa Pro and 2022 Texas Pro in the Men’s Open Division
On July 26, 2022, 2019 Olympia 212 bodybuilding champion Kamal Elgargni formally announced that he intends to compete in the 2022 Tampa Pro and the 2022 Texas Pro competitions as a Men’s Open ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin Builds Beach-Ready Arms With Supersets
Reigning two-time Classic Physique Arnold Classic champion Terrence Ruffin headed to the gym for his final workout in Dubai. Ruffin has been training in Dubai for several weeks with his coach, Hyacine ... Continue Reading
2022 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2022 Chicago Pro — an iconic bodybuilding show, born in the Windy City in 1988 — took place over the weekend of July 22-23. Ten IFBB Pro League competed, with each winner earning a spot at the 2022 ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn: Success in Fitness Comes From Staying Consistent, Not Expecting Recognition
Episode eight of The Mike O'Hearn show on Generation Iron's YouTube channel was released on July 22, 2022, and O'Hearn's co-anchor for the episode, Vlad Yudin, wasted no time getting into the ... Continue Reading
2022 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2022 Chicago Pro bodybuilding show is set to take place on the weekend of July 22-23, 2022, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley, IL. It will be the 15th edition of this contest and the ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Explains What Optimal Rest Periods Are
How often should you train each muscle group? How much rest should you give yourself between sets in the gym? Providing yourself with the necessary rest time to recover can maximize your training, but ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Believes Stem Cell Treatments Strengthen His Kidneys and Immune System
Rejuvenation is a powerful tool in the arsenal of an elite bodybuilder. Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead believes stem cell treatment is one such tool. On July 17, 2022, Bumstead ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Discusses Training Frequency, Carb Selection, and How to Become a Bodybuilder
Hunter Labrada recently updated his training split to lead him into his 2022 Olympia prep. After finishing fourth overall in the 2021 Mr. Olympia contest, the 2021 Chicago Pro winner is vying to dethrone ... Continue Reading
7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath to Join 2022 Olympia Commentary Team
The 2022 Olympia Weekend is scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 16-18, 2022, at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV. There have been many questions surrounding the role that seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil ... Continue Reading
Iain Valliere Wins 2022 Vancouver Pro Bodybuilding Show
The 2022 Vancouver Pro bodybuilding competition in British Columbia, Canada, wrapped on July 17, 2022. Iain Valliere won the Men’s Open title — his fifth professional victory. His win officially adds him ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Mike O’Hearn Judges Trainers by Their Actions, Not Their Words
Episode seven of The Mike O'Hearn show was published to Generation Iron's YouTube channel on July 15, 2022. For the first time in the series, a returning counterpart joined O'Hearn: Vlad ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Shares What Music Is on His Leg Day Playlist
212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford headed to the gym for a leg workout during his off-season prep for the 2022 Olympia. However, it wasn't but not just another random leg day — he revealed what kind of ... Continue Reading
2022 Vancouver Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Professional bodybuilding will be on the marquee in British Columbia, Canada, during the weekend of July 16-17, 2022. The 2022 Vancouver Pro will take place in Abbottsford, BC, and will feature six IFBB ... Continue Reading