While hard work and genetics lay the foundation of competitive bodybuilding success, the role of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in accelerating muscle growth and enhancing recovery is ... Continue Reading
The 20 Best (and Worst) Quad Exercises, Ranked by Bodybuilder Jeff Nippard
Bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff Nippard ranked 20 of the most common leg day variations using a color-coded tier spectrum from “S” for Super to “F” for Fail. For an exercise to be in ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry’s Chest and Triceps Training for 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia Prep
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is prepping for his first title defense at the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 20-13, 2024. It will be his first ... Continue Reading
How Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Avoids Back & Knee Pain During Leg Workouts After Age 50
For bodybuilder Jay Cutler, fitness is a lifelong pursuit. The four-time Mr. Olympia winner may have retired from competitive bodybuilding over a decade ago, but Cutler hardly rests on his laurels these ... Continue Reading
13-Year-Old Emily Ibanez Squats 3X Her Own Weight: 363.7 Pounds (165KG)
Tiny, but mighty; 13-year-old Olympic weightlifter Emily Ibanez is one of the strongest up-and-coming athletes in the world. Doubtful? The proof is in the pudding — on Jul. 5, 2024, Ibanez barbell back ... Continue Reading
73-Year-Old Bodybuilder Vasile Serban Is Shredded & Winning Physique Shows
Bodybuilding isn't just a young man's game. Anyone can commit to training and dieting to showcase the best version of their physiques on a bodybuilding stage. Case in point: Look no further than ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod’s Top 4 Back Exercises for Bodybuilding
A well-developed back is more than an aesthetic asset for competitive bodybuilders; it also signifies strength and athleticism. Back training can help improve posture and mitigate injury risk. On June 28, ... Continue Reading
How to Watch Powerlifting at the 2024 Euro Muscle Show
For the first time, the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) will hold a money meeting at the heart of a fitness expo exclusively for junior lifters. The Euro Muscle Show will be held on Jul. 13-14, ... Continue Reading
2024 Huanji China Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Huanji China Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of July 5-7, 2024, at the Mangrove Tree Resort Sanya in Sanya, China. The four pro divisions featured at this show had 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Nathan De Asha Wins Men’s Open
The 2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro occurred on Sunday, Jul. 7, 2024, in Estoril, Portugal. It featured nine pro divisions with 2024 Olympia qualifications on the line. If they were not qualified, the winners ... Continue Reading
Learn To Lat Spread From 7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath
In the competitive bodybuilding Men's Open category, athletes must master poses emphasizing the latissimus dorsi. Well-developed lats are crucial for these poses, enhancing ... Continue Reading
2024 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, July 6, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Two IFBB Pro League divisions — Classic Physique and Bikini — were featured. If ... Continue Reading
Alexis Jones (+84KG) Breaks the IPF Bench Press World Record with 167 Kilograms
American super heavyweight powerlifter Alexis Jones debuted in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) on June 23 at the 2024 Classic World Championships (CWC) in Druskininkai, Lithuania. In the ... Continue Reading
World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper Roasted Our Favorite Deadlift Accessories. So We Argued With Him About It
According to Canadian Geographic, Canadian bull moose can grow up to 6’10” tall, weigh as much as 1,500 pounds, and have been known to charge pedestrians and vehicles alike. Similarly, Mitchell ... Continue Reading
Can Less Than 1 Hour of Weekly Resistance Training Reduce Anxiety & Depression?
Anxiety and depression have become increasingly prevalent, significantly affecting individuals' lives and contributing to difficulties in their careers, personal relationships, and overall ... Continue Reading
2024 Huanji China Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Huanji China Pro is scheduled for the weekend of July 5-7, 2024, in Sanya, China. This 2024 Olympia qualifier featured the 212, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. If they ... Continue Reading
2024 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show, set to take place on Saturday, July 6, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, will feature the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique and Bikini ... Continue Reading
Grow Your Arms Under 1 Hour With Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford’s 7 Go-To Exercises
2023 Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford proves one can build world-class arms in one-hour training sessions. Published on his YouTube channel on June 22, 2024, Lunsford’s arm training consists of four ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro show is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Casino Estoril in Estoril, Portugal. This IFBB Pro League event features nine of the 11 pro divisions. Men’s Wheelchair and ... Continue Reading
Interview: Why Bodybuilder John Robert Cardillo Fasts 22 Hours a Day
Bodybuilder John Robert Cardillo began his training by following a high-volume routine. He eventually adapted to the high-intensity training approach created by Nautilus founder Arthur Jones. In the years ... Continue Reading
Natalia Laalaai (+84KG) Extends IPF Raw Deadlift World Record With 273 Kilograms
Australian super heavyweight Natalie Laalaai entered the international powerlifting scene at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) in Malta. At that ... Continue Reading
Temur Samkharadze (+120KG) Sweeps the IPF Junior World Records at 2024 IPF Classic World Championships
Georgian powerlifter Temur Samkharadze is in his final year as a Junior. He has accomplished much in his short career, including winning the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World ... Continue Reading
Interview: 2X U82KG World’s Strongest Woman Nadia Stowers Believes Strongwoman Needs a New Generation of Athletes
Two-time U82KG World’s Strongest Woman (2021-22) Nadia Stowers of Fontana, CA, seeks not only to become champion for a third time but also to break every strongwomen’s record along the way. To hear ... Continue Reading
“It’s a Privilege”: Meet 2024 Olympian Olivia Reeves
Weightlifting is a small sport by international standards and, in some ways, borderline microscopic in the United States. But Olympic lifting in recent years has puffed its chest somewhat, thanks in part ... Continue Reading