If you're looking to build bigger, bolder shoulders, listen to "Sloppy Jay." A tongue-in-cheek nickname paying homage to his unconventional lifting form, Jay Cutler embraced the light-hearted criticism ... Continue Reading
Strongman Robert Oberst Returns After Extended Absence, Shares Training Plan & Diet
Veteran strongman Robert Oberst was absent from professional competition in 2023 to focus on his television acting debut as "Karl Montgomery” in the third season of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones. ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Coach Has Raised $20,000 for Movember in the Last Three Years — He Wants to Add $15,000 in 2024
Jason Larocque knows what it’s like to feel lonely. Anxious. Lacking social connection. A former Division 1 baseball player, Larocque found himself in a tough place when his college career was ... Continue Reading
2024 Classic Physique Olympia Runner-Up Mike Sommerfeld’s Hypertrophy Chest Training
With Chris Bumstead officially ceding his throne, one of bodybuilding's brightest rising stars may become the new lord of the Classic Physique division sooner than later. After falling from fifth in ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Philippines Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Philippines Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Manila, Philippines. This Men’s Physique division contest features eight athletes who will compete for victory and ... Continue Reading
2024 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness Division Show Preview
The 2024 Chattanooga Night of Champions is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. The show features an IFBB Pro League Fitness division contest with 11 competitors representing four ... Continue Reading
2024 Dennis James Classic Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Dennis James Classic Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany. Promoter and former IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Dennis James is hosting amateur contests and a ... Continue Reading
2024 Moscow Showdown Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Moscow Showdown Pro Bikini division show is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Moscow, Russia. Promoter and five-time Fitness Olympia champion Oksana Grishina will host 10 pros vying to ... Continue Reading
2024 Nutriyummy Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Nutriyummy Pro Cup will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Alicante, Spain. This IFBB Pro League event will feature the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. Thirty-one pros will take ... Continue Reading
Jonathan Edel, 2024 Masters CrossFit Games Winner, Fails In-Competition Drug Test
Following the news that Shawn Ramirez and Jaime McGarva, two podium finishers at the 50-54 division Masters CrossFit Games, violated the CrossFit drug policy, another name has been added to the ... Continue Reading
Good News: Training to Failure Is Overrated, According to Bodybuilding PhDs
The debate over training to failure to build muscle and strength is basically a Looney Toons skit at this point — wabbit season, duck season. But new research and fresh perspectives may finally tip the ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Is Your Favorite Bodybuilder’s Favorite Bodybuilder
Long gone are the days of one man ruling the Mr. Olympia kingdom. While the recently retired Chris Bumstead ran the Classic Physique division for the last six years, Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay ... Continue Reading
Former World’s Strongest Man Geoff Capes Passed Away at Age 75
Two-time World’s Strongest Man, Geoff Capes, died on Oct. 23, 2024. He was 75 years old. No cause of death was announced at the time of this article’s publication, but his passing was confirmed by The ... Continue Reading
Find Out Why Rowvember Should Be Your Next Fitness Challenge
As November rolls around, many of us are shifting our exercise indoors thanks to the cooler temperatures and snowy weather. If you relate to either of these scenarios, “Rowvember” could be the ... Continue Reading
Cardio Scientist Says You Should Prioritize Intensity Over Volume — Here’s Why (& How)
Intensity and volume are continuously intertwined in training programs. The former refers to how hard you can push yourself while training, while the latter refers to how many sets, reps, and time you ... Continue Reading
Stoking the Fire: A Conversation With Moritz Fiebig
Having competed at the CrossFit Games in 2022 and 2023, German athlete Moritz Fiebig hoped the third time would be the charm when he arrived in Fort Worth, TX, in early August for the 2024 CrossFit ... Continue Reading
World’s First Weightlifting Museum Opens in China
2024 has been a great year for weightlifting — there was a little event in Paris back in August called the Olympic Games, and before that, the IWF World Cup proved to be one of the most exhilarating ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Smashes 2-Rep, 430-Kilogram Deadlift PR Ahead of 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational
Even “The Mountain” can still reach new heights. With the 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational scheduled for Nov. 8-10, 2024, Hafthor Björnsson looks primed to give the Scottish crowd a vintage ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Shares 5 Secrets to Dominating Strongman
Thanks to "The Moose," the cat is officially out of the bag. Mitchell Hooper, the 2023 World's Strongest Man and winner of the 2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals, has become a trusted resource as he's ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Down Under Championship: Results & Recap
Australia’s largest offseason competition, the 2024 Down Under Championship (DUC), took place in Wollongong, Australia, last weekend, October 18-20. We saw a mix of local and international ... Continue Reading
Trust, Commitment, and Lab Management – An Interview With Cooper Marsh
Individuals and brands seeking to thrive in the fitness space have a handful of choices when it comes to representation — and one of the most exciting is Lab Management, an agency owned by Jason St. ... Continue Reading
Dwayne Johnson’s Go-To Back Exercise (& How To Do It)
Dwayne Johnson is larger than life. So profoundly dedicated to his workouts is “The Rock” that he’s known for hauling a fully furnished and functional weight room — called Johnson’s Iron Paradise — to ... Continue Reading
The Worst Leg Training Mistake for Bodybuilders: IFBB Pro John Jewett
John Jewett is the 11th-best Men's Open bodybuilder in the world. That’s not a knock; the 2024 Mr. Olympia was one of the most competitive “O”s in recent memory, and Jewett had a solid showing in a packed ... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Jeff Nippard Assaulted by Fitness Influencer Mike Van Wyck
Coach and content creator Jeff Nippard has been allegedly assaulted by another fitness influencer. On Oct. 21, 2024, video footage surfaced across social media, which seemed to show Nippard engaged in a ... Continue Reading