In November, Chris Bumstead’s legions of fans are going to get something they’ve wanted for a long time. Bumstead, 29, retired on top of the world after winning his sixth Classic Physique Olympia title in ... Continue Reading
212 Olympia Champion Shaun Clarida To Compete In Men’s Open at 2024 EVLS Prague Pro
The 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17, 2024, at the PVA Expo Prague in Letňany, Prague, Czech Republic, will feature seven divisions: Men's Open, 212, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Bikini, Figure, and ... Continue Reading
Brent Fikowski’s CrossFit Games Career by the Numbers
Brent Fikowski has compiled numerous accolades in his illustrious CrossFit career. Over a decade, he has competed throughout the world, inspiring athletes far and wide with not only his athletic ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders: You’re In Trouble If You Neglect Your Hamstrings
Even if you have quads that would bring tears of joy to a judge's eye, you're only as strong as your weakest link. Unfortunately, many fitness enthusiasts dive too deep into the quad-building waters, ... Continue Reading
Our 2024 Rogue Invitational Women’s Podium Picks and Dark Horses
In the six-year history of the Rogue Invitational, only two women have stood atop the podium: Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Laura Horvath. As we look ahead to the competition’s inaugural outing in ... Continue Reading
Legendary Bodybuilding Trainer Charles Glass Tells You How To Achieve a Wider Back
With four decades of coaching experience, Charles Glass has helped countless clients sculpt stage-worthy physiques. And if there's one lesson "The Godfather of Bodybuilding" has learned over the last 40 ... Continue Reading
“No Movement Is Inherently Unsafe” — Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s Training
Samson Dauda made history in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct.12, 2024, as the first Nigerian to win the Mr. Olympia, claiming a record-breaking $600,000 prize pool. He’ll attempt to replicate his success at the ... Continue Reading
2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Moe’s Muscles Pro is slated for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. This IFBB Pro League event will be headlined by the Classic Physique and Men's Physique divisions. Twenty-five ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The show will feature a 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying event. Nine athletes are on ... Continue Reading
2024 World of Monsterzym Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 World of Monsterzym Pro will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. It features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the 212, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique divisions. ... Continue Reading
2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro Women’s Physique Division Show Preview
The 2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, in Orlando, FL. Promoter Joe Pishkula will host a 2025 Olympia Qualifying contest for the Women’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Invictus Pro, set for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2034, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the IFBB Pro League's Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Figure, and Bikini divisions. All ... Continue Reading
Why the 4th-Best Bodybuilder in the World Never Does Cardio
Martin Fitzwater broke all the rules at his first Mr. Olympia, including cardio. "The Martian," 27, made his Olympia debut in 2024, gracing the stage amid what many pros called the most competitive Men's ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on When To Use Machines vs. Free Weights for Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a surprisingly vibes-based sport. When it comes to equipment usage — specifically, machines vs. free weights for muscle growth — intuition and preference matter a great deal. A good ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Brent Fikowski to Retire After 2024 Rogue Invitational
After nine CrossFit Games appearances, three podium finishes, and six top-fives, one of the sport's most decorated athletes, Brent Fikowski, will take the competition floor for the final time at the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Trying To Out-Pose Chris Bumstead Made Runner-Up Mike Sommerfeld “Sore for 5 Days”
Ordinarily, when bodybuilders talk about muscle recovery, it's typically in a post-workout context. But for Mike Sommerfeld, it wasn't lifting weights that rendered him sore for several days. Rather, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Phil Heath and Strongman Brian Shaw Inducted Into International Sports Hall of Fame
Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw has been busy since retiring from competition in 2023. Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath is tied for the second most Sandow trophies in ... Continue Reading
Love & Lifting — Wesley Vissers’ New Bodybuilding Coach Is His Fiance
Working out with a significant other can with accountability for health and fitness goals. What happens when one's partner becomes a coach? For the 2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, it led to a ... Continue Reading
Affiliate of the Month: Rare Breed CrossFit Offers Fitness Home for LGBTQ+ Community in Kansas City
After finishing her college basketball career, Ryann Bowser became the general manager of a CrossFit gym. During Pride Month, Bowser pitched an idea to do one workout each week for Pride to support ... Continue Reading
Taylor Atwood Is So Back
Of the 10 best powerlifters in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), only three are men. Ranked by GL points — a metric used to rank athletes of different weights and genders against each other ... Continue Reading
Exclusive Interview: Erin Banks Is NOT Retiring
2022 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Erin Banks set his sights on regaining the title at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, after conceding it to Ryan Terry in ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall: If Mitchell Hooper Wants To Make Deadlift History, He Must Get This Right
When "The Beast" speaks, you listen. Especially if the topic of discussion is his signature lift. As the first man to deadlift 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds), Eddie Hall understands better than ... Continue Reading
Is Hot Or Cold Therapy Better For Muscle Recovery?
During intense training, muscles experience significant stress and strain. Rest is critical for muscle growth during recovery. While many might tout hot therapy as a benefit for post-training recovery, ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joe Baena Shares Physique Update, Push Workout
Joe Baena has big shoes to fill. Arnold Schwarzenegger's youngest son has always borne a striking resemblance to his father; after years in the weight room, he's looking the part as well. We'll also ... Continue Reading