The 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE) contest headlined the fourth installment of the Shaw Classic, hosted by four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw, on Aug. 17-18, in Loveland, ... Continue Reading
Why Chris Bumstead Doesn’t Cold Plunge Post-Workout, Ever
It may seem like cold plunging is all the rage these days, but you won't catch five-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead taking a chilly dip after his bodybuilding workouts. Cold ... Continue Reading
Reigning 2-Time Champion Jennifer Dorie Will Not Compete in the 2024 Bikini Olympia
Two-time Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie has withdrawn from the 2024 Bikini Olympia, which is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. Dorie shared the announcement on her Instagram page ... Continue Reading
2024 Global Hong Kong Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Global Hong Kong Pro took place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, featuring three 2024 Olympia qualifying shows for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. The ... Continue Reading
Why You Must Do More Than 3 Sets for Strength and Hypertrophy Gains
The notion that more sets lead to greater strength gains has been a long-standing belief among fitness enthusiasts. Can this dogma hold up to scrutiny? On Aug. 29, 2024, Dr. Layne Norton, Ph.D. in ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 10 Top Bodybuilding Exercises for Each Muscle
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler knew how to find the right tool for the job. The now-retired Cutler remains physically active well into his 50s, and relies on many of the same winning bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Full-Body vs. Split Workouts for Fat Loss: This Study Declares a Winner
When it comes to fat loss, real change is made in the kitchen, not the weight room. You still need to hit the weights, though, and there's a bit of a debate raging about what kind of workout works ... Continue Reading
Junior Powerlifter Jessica Espinal (47KG) Breaks IPF Total World Record
American powerlifter Jessica Espinal had a perfect day at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World Championships (JWC) in Malta. Espinal broke the Junior deadlift world ... Continue Reading
19-Year-Old Brazilian Bodybuilder Matheus Pavlak Found Dead
Brazilian teenage bodybuilder Matheus Pavlak has reportedly been found dead at the age of 19. The New York Post cited multiple reports that he died on Sunday, Sep. 1, 2024, in his home. Pavlak was a ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Favorite Calf Exercise Was Super Weird, but It Worked
There's a deleted scene in Pumping Iron (1977) that shows seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger bent over a piece of equipment, mounted by a sweaty, scantily clad bodybuilder, bouncing up and down. ... Continue Reading
Build the Legs of a Strongman With Luke Stoltman’s Training Routine
Looking to enhance lower body strength? 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man champion Luke Stoltman shared his leg and log workout routines, including sets and reps, on Aug. 27, 2024. The Scottish strongman also ... Continue Reading
3 Exercises & Training Techniques for Chiseled Back Width
Building a wide, muscular back with ideal proportions can be tricky. The back has several muscles varying in size and function, each requiring various training angles to stimulate. By his own admission, ... Continue Reading
The 4 Best Types of Cardio, Ranked
Cardio exercise is vital to physical health and mental well-being. It’s also a powerful fat-loss weapon. What cardio methods are the safest and most sustainable? Which ones burn the most calories, and how ... Continue Reading
After Multiple Back Injuries, Layne Norton Deadlifts 725 Pounds
“Let me loose!” Howls Dr. Layne Norton as he slams a 725-pound barbell to the floor. For the good doctor, it’s much more than just another deadlift. “There was a time when I couldn’t even stand up or ... Continue Reading
Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley’s Advice To Teenagers Starting Their Training Journies
Beginning one's training journey as a teenager can feel overwhelming. The abundance of conflicting fitness advice online can be time-consuming to analyze and understand before testing what would work for ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder James Hollingshead’s Updated Training Split is Grueling on the Upper Body
Since his breakout year in bodybuilding in 2020, British Men’s Open competitor James Hollingshead has gained popularity for his intense training sessions that require multiple ... Continue Reading
1,000 Reps a Day: Frank Zane’s Legendary Ab Workout, Explained
At his peak, Frank Zane had perhaps the best abs in bodybuilding. His world-renowned midsection and mastery over the stomach vacuum technique helped Zane bag an Olympia three-peat in 1977, '78, and ... Continue Reading
2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro was held in Monterrey, Mexico, on the weekend of Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2024, and it featured two 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique and ... Continue Reading
Your Guide to the Major 2024 CrossFit Offseason Events
With the 2024 CrossFit Games in the rearview mirror, we’re officially in the offseason. Though, the word offseason is a little misleading in this case. Many Games-level athletes will participate in at ... Continue Reading
2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships were held in Pittsburgh, PA, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 2024. With the Masters Olympia absent for the 2024 season, this served as the top event ... Continue Reading
2024 Alina Popa Classic Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Show Results
Alida Opre of Hungary is the 2024 Alina Popa Classic Pro winner. The inaugural edition of this women’s bodybuilding show was held in Cluj, Romania, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. It featured 10 IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Emmanuel Costa is the 2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Men’s Physique show winner. This IFBB Pro League competition was held in Goania, Brazil, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Costa was the best out of seven ... Continue Reading
2024 RGV Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 RGV Classic Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in McAllen, TX. IFBB Pro League Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions were featured, with 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
“Retired” Weightlifter Tian Tao Smashes 550-Pound Front Squat
Chinese weightlifter Tian Tao retired after failing to qualify for the 2024 Olympics this spring — sort of. Known for having some of the strongest legs in the world of weightlifting, Tian despite his ... Continue Reading