It is a notable achievement to be Officially Amazing™ in the eyes of Guinness World Records®. Three bodybuilders grace the pages of the 2022 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records (GBWR) — Maria ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Wants Classic Physique to Be as Big as Open Bodybuilding
Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger and Open bodybuilding competitor Cedric McMillan provided commentary during the judging of the Classic Physique division at the 2021 Arnold Classic on ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Wins the 2021 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Show
Nick Walker is your 19th Arnold Classic champion. On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, bodybuilding history was made in Columbus, OH. The Men's Open bodybuilder won the prestigious 2021 Arnold Classic title after ... Continue Reading
Defending Champion William Bonac Confirms That He’s Out of 2021 Arnold Classic
Defending Arnold Classic Champion William "The Conqueror" Bonac is out of the 2021 Arnold Classic. This development comes just one day before the contest takes place in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. ... Continue Reading
Coach Hany Rambod Confirms Phil Heath Will Not Compete in the 2021 Mr. Olympia Contest
The seven-time Mr. Olympia champion, Phil "The Gift" Heath, will not seek an eighth Sandow trophy in 2021. Heath's coach, Hany Rambod, confirmed the news on episode 43 of his podcast The Truth with Hany ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Shares Physique Update 4 Weeks Before the 2021 Mr. Olympia
Hunter Labrada isn’t messing around with his 2021 Mr. Olympia prep. Four weeks out from the most prestigious show on the planet, the Men’s Open competitor gave fans a full glimpse of his current ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 Arnold Classic Plus Athletes to Keep Your Eyes On
Less than two weeks before one of bodybuilding’s most prestigious shows kicks off, information on how to watch the 2021 Arnold Classic is now available. You can travel to Ohio and watch it in person for ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Melissa Bumstead Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substances
International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League Figure competitor Melissa Bumstead was arrested in Palm City, FL. According to the Martin County Sheriff Office, Bumstead was arrested ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Lionel Beyeke Withdraws From 2021 Arnold Classic Due to Travel Restrictions
On Sept. 14, professional bodybuilder Lionel Beyeke announced on his Instagram page that he's withdrawing from the 2021 Arnold Classic, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, in Columbus, OH. Beyeke's ... Continue Reading
Iain Valliere Deadlifts 675 Pounds for 5 Reps Just 3 Weeks Before 2021 Arnold Classic
Bodybuilders are known for displaying their muscles onstage, but once in a while they like to remind us all that they know how to use them too. On Sept. 6, 2021, Tampa Pro and Texas Pro Champion Iain ... Continue Reading
How to Train and Diet for Natural Bodybuilding
There are some facts we have to come to grips with as we get older: WWE matches are pre-determined, sumo deadlifts aren’t cheating, and many top-tier bodybuilders have taken or do take steroids. Don’t take ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Withdraws From the 2021 Arnold Classic
The Arnold Sports Festival has officially announced that the 2017 Arnold Classic Champion Cedric McMillan will not compete in the 2021 Arnold Classic, currently scheduled for Sept. 25 in Columbus, OH. It's ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Aaron Reed is Ryan Reynolds’ Very Large Body Double in “Free Guy”
In the silver-screen world of Hollywood, it is common for action heroes or blockbuster movie stars to get into incredible shape. Transformations from commonfolk physique to comic-book chiseled almost feel ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro 212 Bodybuilder Guy Cisternino Announces His Retirement
Fans in attendance at the 2021 Texas Pro bodybuilding show on August 14 witnessed the end of the career of a very popular athlete. IFBB Pro League 212 competitor Guy Cisternino took to the stage for the ... Continue Reading
Nathan DeAsha Edges Out Roelly Winklaar to Win 2021 Europa Pro
The weekend of August 14-15 was a special one for bodybuilding fans — two contests took place in different parts of the world. Iain Valliere kicked off the weekend by winning the Texas Pro show. And then, ... Continue Reading
Iain Valliere Wins the 2021 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show
After winning the 2021 Tampa Pro contest on August 7, Iain Valliere could’ve returned to Canada and started preparing for the 2021 Arnold Classic and the 2021 Olympia, the latter of which he's already ... Continue Reading
The 2021 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show — Men’s Open Roster and Preview
It doesn't happen often, but the weekend of August 14-15 is bringing on a bodybuilding doubleheader. The 2021 Texas Pro will take place in the city of Irving on Saturday, August 14. Then, a day later, the ... Continue Reading
Who to Watch at the 2021 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show
The 2021 Mr. Olympia is less than two months away (October 7-10), and there are very few qualifying spots left. The next opportunity to punch a ticket to the big stage in Orlando, FL will be in Irving, TX, ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder and Coach John Meadows Dies at Age 49
John “Mountain Dog” Meadows, a professional bodybuilder, trainer, and nutritionist based out of Ohio died at the age of 49 on August 8, 2021. The news was shared on his verified Facebook page in the ... Continue Reading
Iain Valliere Wins 2021 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Show, Clenches Olympia Spot
The 2021 edition of the Tampa Pro — a qualifying event for the Olympia — took place on August 6-7 in Tampa, FL. Canada's Iain Valerie was the last man standing as the Men's Open champion. He is also now ... Continue Reading
2021 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
One of bodybuilding’s summer traditions is coming up. The 2021 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Championships are scheduled to take place on the weekend of Aug. 6-8 in Tampa. Ten pro divisions will grace the stage ... Continue Reading
Hunter Henderson Wins Women’s Bodybuilding Pro Card at NPC USA Championship
It’s not unusual for athletes to compete in both bodybuilding and powerlifting. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, and Johnnie Jackson have all done it. On the women’s side of the sports, Bev Francis ... Continue Reading
Janet Layug Says She Will Not Defend Bikini Title at 2021 Olympia
On July 31, 2021, 2020 Bikini Olympia Champion Janet Layug made an announcement that stunned everyone in attendance at her “Battle of the Bodies” event in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Before presenting the awards ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Wins 2021 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show
There was a lot of anticipation from bodybuilding fans for the 2021 Chicago Pro, which took place on the weekend of July 23rd and 24th in Atlanta, Georgia (the contest was moved due to COVID restrictions). ... Continue Reading