Bodybuilding fans in 2024 watch training videos from the current crop of athletes, such as 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford and the popular Nick Walker for training inspiration. Who doesn't ... Continue Reading
Andrew Jacked Withdraws From the 2024 Arnold Classic and Arnold Classic UK Contests
Less than two months before the 36th Arnold Classic, a top contender has dropped out. IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known as Andrew Jacked, has withdrawn from both ... Continue Reading
Amanda Lawrence (84KG) Squats a 250.5-Kilogram Raw Double
Elite powerlifter Amanda Lawrence is unbeaten at the world level. She lifts in the 84-kilogram class in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and has won every world championship she has ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympias Unite: Hadi Choopan and Phil Heath Train Back Together
The 2022 Mr. Olympia champion, Hadi Choopan, conceded the title in 2023 to the first multi-division Olympia champion, Derek Lunsford. Of course, Choopan wants to reclaim the crown. To do ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Learns How Challenging Pilates Can Be
Pilates is a strength training variation that emphasizes mind-muscle connection. Research suggests that Pilates can help improve flexibility and bodily awareness, reduce chronic lower back pain, and boost ... Continue Reading
10 Best Weightlifters and Justin Medeiros Is a Powerlifter? Strength Weekly 1/11
Strength Weekly is the new show taking you in depth on all aspects of the barbell game and beyond! This week, we break down four of the biggest stories in strength. Two-Time CrossFit Games Winner Justin ... Continue Reading
Cydney Gillon — Early Life, Career, Training, and More
In the world of bodybuilding and physique sports, winning one Olympia championship puts you in rarified air. Winning multiple titles makes you a legend. You may need a different adjective to describe ... Continue Reading
Brian Le (66KG) Raw Deadlifts 12.5 Kilograms Over the IPF World Record In Training
Deadlift specialist Brian Le has an incredible pull. In the 66-kilogram class, Le has achieved the highest deadlift and total ever seen in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). He shows no signs ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Raw Squats 400 Kilograms for 5 reps
International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) super heavyweight world champion Jesus Olivares has been building a giant squat for several years. He has made steady progress since his ... Continue Reading
“I Think I Went Into Shock”: Dorian Yates Reflects on Winning the 1997 Mr. Olympia With a Torn Triceps
Bodybuilder Dorian Yates won six Mr. Olympia titles throughout the 1990s and, in part, ushered in the “mass monster” era that still influences the sport today. “The Shadow,” as Yates was known for his ... Continue Reading
A Day in the Life of Eddie Hall
The UK’s Eddie Hall won the World’s Strongest Man contest in 2017 before retiring from the sport of strongman. Since then, Hall has been entertaining his millions of YouTube ... Continue Reading
Natural Bodybuilder Sean “Shizzy” Taaffe Learns How Tough Leg Day With Hany Rambod Is
Leg days are typically the most feared training sessions of an athlete's programming. The intensity, in combination with the physical and mental exertion needed to train the body's largest muscle groups, ... Continue Reading
Never Before Seen: Olympic Champion Ilya Ilyin Attempts 247KG Unofficial World Record Clean & Jerk
Two hundred forty-seven kilograms, or 544.5 pounds, is the weight of the barbell in a Jan. 8, 2024 video posted to Instagram by Kazakh weightlifter and former two-time (2008, 2012) Olympic Champion Ilya ... Continue Reading
Carl Johansson (74KG) Deadlifts a 325-Kilogram Raw Double PR
Swedish powerlifter Carl “Calle” Johansson hit the headlines in 2023 when, in his final year as a Junior, he won the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s Flexibility Practices for Enhanced Muscle Growth
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is amidst his 2024 off-season, though he is slated to compete at the 2024 Arnold Classic on March 1-3, 2024, in Columbus, ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s Arm Day Reps and Sets Recommendations
Building arms to be proportionate with larger muscle groups like the chest and back can be a challenge. The biceps, triceps, and forearms are smaller muscle groups that, more often than not, need more ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s 2024 Off-Season Grocery Haul Doesn’t Include Junk Food
Canadian bodybuilder Chris Bumstead clinched his fifth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title at the 2023 Olympia. Post-victory, Bumstead underwent a hair transplant, necessitating a month-long break ... Continue Reading
3 Steps to Help You Lean Out in 2024
Every January, gyms, fitness centers, and training classes worldwide witness a surge in memberships as people commit to New Year's resolutions targeted at healthier and fitter bodies. “If you want to ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF Event Calendar Confirmed
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) has confirmed its calendar for 2024, which features brand-new events. With the IPF elite vying for qualification for the 2025 World Games, 2024 promises ... Continue Reading
Tim Monigatti (74KG) Raw Deadlifts 15 Kilograms Over IPF World Record
New Zealand’s Tim Monigatti holds the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw squat world record of 283.5 kilograms (625 pounds), scored during a three-way fight for the 74-kilogram world title at ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski and Nathan De Asha Use High Intensity to Build Their Chests
The European bodybuilding duo of 2023 Olympia Classic Physique bronze medalist Urs Kalecinski and multiple pro show champion Nathan De Asha teamed up to kickstart their training ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Smashes the 300-Kilogram Raw Squat Barrier
Belgian powerlifter Sonita Muluh holds the biggest all-time raw squat; she locked out 285.5 kilograms (629.5 pounds) in knee sleeves at the 2023 Classic World Championships (CWC) in Malta during a battle ... Continue Reading
“Maybe It Was a Good Thing” — Nick Walker Reflects During First Full Leg Day After Hamstring Tear
On Oct. 31, 2023, 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker revealed that he'd suffered a grisly hamstring tear during his prep for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. The injury forced Walker to withdraw from ... Continue Reading
The ONLY New Year Resolutions That Matter! Strength Weekly 1/3/2024
Strength Weekly is the show keeping you up to date on all aspects of the barbell game! This week, we're covering resolutions — what's up with those anyway? Here are the only ones you really need! In ... Continue Reading