Four-time Mr. (Natural) Universe Mike O’Hearn knows his way around a gym. The six-foot, two-inch tall, 300-pound bodybuilder and fitness model posted a workout to his YouTube channel on April 17, ... Continue Reading
Professional Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Deadlifts 900 Pounds in Training
Bodybuilder and all-around strong guy Joe Mackey has officially reached the 900-pound deadlift milestone. On Apr. 16, 2022, the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open competitor completed the lift at Destination in ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Breon Ansley Shares Mass-Building Chest and Delts Workout
IFBB Pro athlete Breon Ansley is bringing the heat after announcing on March 19, 2022, that this will be his last year as a Classic Physique competitor before moving up to a heavier ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Squats 315 Pounds for 100 Total Reps
The reigning 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford is leaving no stones unturned to successfully defend his throne at the 2022 Olympia, scheduled for Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV, and his off-season leg ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Performs a Sleeve-Ripping Arm Workout In His Off-Season
2020 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is the only IFBB Pro League bodybuilder qualified to compete in two different bodybuilding divisions — 212 and Men's Open — at the 2022 Olympia. Per the Olympia ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Has Reportedly Died at Age 44
On Apr. 12, 2022, 2017 Arnold Classic Champion Cedric McMillan reportedly died. McMillan's longtime sponsor, Black Skull USA posted the news on their Instagram account. The Men's Open bodybuilder was 44 ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Shares Low-Volume, High-Intensity Leg Workout
IFBB professional bodybuilder Regan Grimes is one of the promising young prospects in the Men’s Open division. However, despite his fast rise to popularity in the sport, the 28-year-old has not quite had ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Across Divisions: Chris Bumstead and Brett Wilkin Train Back Together
Bodybuilding fans may have wondered what would happen if a Classic Physique competitor went up against a Men’s Open athlete. On April 11, 2022, they got to see it, albeit it was in the gym instead of ... Continue Reading
Dr. Jim Stoppani Interview: “Genetics Are a Huge Role In Everything”
Episode eight of Generation Iron and BarBend‘s interview series with exercise physiologist and JYM Supplements founder Dr. Jim Stoppani aired on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel ... Continue Reading
Check Out Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead’s Brutal Off-Season Shoulder Workout
The reigning and three-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Chris Bumstead is currently in a bulking phase and is eating around 5,000 calories per day. Per the 26-year-old bodybuilder, he lost around eight ... Continue Reading
How Do You Train Arms? Mike O’Hearn Close-Grip Benches 385 Pounds for 10 Reps
At 6’2”, 300-pound, actor, model, and professional bodybuilder Mike O'Hearn is a real-life superhero. And in case you forgot about his other-worldly strength, O'Hearn uploaded an arm workout to his YouTube ... Continue Reading
Behold Powerlifter and Bodybuilder Stan Efferding Stiff-Bar Deadlift a 635-Pound Double Raw Without a Belt
On April 1, 2022, bodybuilder and powerlifter Stan Efferding was in the gym training legs. The creator of the vertical diet does not limit his leg day solely to hack squats, leg presses, or light ... Continue Reading
Check Out Bodybuilder Breon Ansley’s New High-Calorie, High-Carb Diet
On March 19, 2022, two-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Breon Ansley announced that this would be his last year competing in Classic Physique. Since losing his crown to the three-time reigning ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the New York Pro Bodybuilding Show
The first two contests that come to the mind of many bodybuilding fans are the Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic. However, there are other prestigious shows that have a rich history. One of those is the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Terrence Ruffin and Urs Kalecinski Team Up for Some Intense Arm Training
The reigning and two-time Arnold Classic (AC) Classic Physique champion Terrence Ruffin and 2022 Boston Pro Classic Physique winner Urs Kalecinski came together for a savage arm workout on April 4, 2022. ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Shares a Delt and Triceps Workout En Route to the 2022 Mr. Olympia
Open IFBB competitor Nick Walker catapulted to bodybuilding superstardom after winning his Arnold Classic debut in 2021. He predicted a top-five placing at the 2021 Olympia and just a few weeks later ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Brett Wilkin and Iain Valliere Tackle a Heavy Quad-Focused Workout
Open division bodybuilder Brett Wilkin took on a brutal leg session with fellow competitor Iain Valliere and coach Matt Jansen on April 5, 2022. Though he is a relative newcomer to the Open division, ... Continue Reading
Watch Bodybuilder Kyle Kirvay Shoulder Press 225 Pounds for 20 Reps
Bodybuilder turned powerlifter Kyle Kirvay is a machine in the gym. A unique feature of Kirvay's training is his implementation of 20-rep sets on both upper and lower body exercises. The combination of ... Continue Reading
Summer-Ready Physique — 4-Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Hits Chest and Biceps
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler may be retired from competition, but he has not let his foot off the gas in the gym. On April 1, 2022, Cutler uploaded a high-volume chest and biceps workout (which ... Continue Reading
Check Out Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada’s Insane Back Gains Since the 2021 Chicago Pro
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada is bringing the heat in his offseason before the 2022 Olympia weekend. The IFBB professional Open division competitor shared a post on his Instagram page on March 31, 2022, ... Continue Reading
Here’s What Brandon Curry Eats To Fuel His Olympia Prep
Bodybuilder Brandon Curry could find himself in a rare company in bodybuilding history come December 2022. In 2019, Curry won both the Arnold Classic and the Mr. Olympia title — a feat that only 2008 Mr. ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Nick Walker Shares His High-Intensity Back Workout Focused On Lats
Bodybuilder Nick Walker is capitalizing on every workout during the offseason leading up to the 2022 Olympia scheduled for Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. Each workout is performed with high intensity ... Continue Reading
Kyle Kirvay Makes 310.7-Kilogram (685-Pound) Raw Squat For Five Reps Look Easy
Kyle Kirvay's presence is felt in the powerlifting and bodybuilding spheres with his consistently heavy monster lifts in competition and in the gym. On March 27, 2022, the IFBB Pro bodybuilder posted a ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley Is Leaving the Classic Physique Division Due to the Weight Cap
Bobybuilder Breon Ansley shook the bodybuilding community with his March 19, 2022 announcement on his Instagram page that 2022 will be his last year competing in the Classic Physique division. He went ... Continue Reading