At the 2024 Olympia, which will be held on Oct. 10-13, 2024, reigning five-time Classic Physique champ Chris Bumstead will attempt his sixth consecutive title. Recently, he collaborated ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD — Results and Recap
The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD came to a close last weekend as the top adaptive athletes competed in San Antonio, TX, at Morgan’s Wonderland and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Uses “Intensifers” to Improve Muscle Separation and Conditioning For the 2024 Mr. Olympia
Competitive bodybuilders implement strategic adjustments to their training as they near a competition. On Sept. 20, 2024, 2021 Arnold Classic champ Nick Walker revealed his training strategies four weeks ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Divisions Collide — Chris Bumstead & Brett Wilkin Co-Op Pull Day
While competitive bodybuilders from different divisions strive for distinct aesthetics, their training methodologies undeniably overlap. On Sept. 15, 2024, reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia ... Continue Reading
From Backfill to Top 10 at the Games — Inside Hayley Murillo’s CrossFit Masters Journey
Hayley Murillo knows all about heartbreak, at least in CrossFit. A CrossFitter since 2012, she competed at Regionals for the first time in 2014 and made five more appearances there overall, ... Continue Reading
USA’s Ella Nicholson Dominates, Sets Records at 2024 Junior World Weightlifting Championships
Team USA’s weightlifting industry has a bright future. American weightlifters had their best-ever performance at the Olympic Games this August in Paris. Just a few months later, the States’ Junior athletes ... Continue Reading
Champions Unite — Hadi Choopan’s & Derek Lunsford’s FST-7 Training During 2024 Olympia Prep
Witnessing two Mr. Olympia champions train together is a rarity, especially when they are at the peak of their careers and locked in a fierce rivalry. Yet, the 24-time Olympia-winning coach, Hany Rambod, ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia Preview
The 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia contest is the main event of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. The show is scheduled for two nights. Pre-judging will occur on Friday, Oct. 11, ... Continue Reading
Best and Worst States for Building a Healthy Lifestyle
From childhood through adulting, we often hear phrases like “make healthy choices.” It’s useful advice when you have or can create the healthiest choices for you. And yet, the unfortunate reality is that ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Still Has Shredded Abs at Age 62
Age is just a number — for six-time Mr. Olympia winner Dorian Yates, 62 is nothing more than another notch on his belt. "It's been hectic," said Yates of his travels in 2024, both to conduct seminars ... Continue Reading
2024 EPF Western European Championships Results
The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) held its 2024 Western European Powerlifting Championships (WEC) in St Paul’s Bay, Malta, from Sept. 13-15, 2024. The WEC, in conjunction with the EU Cup which ... Continue Reading
The International Functional Fitness Federation Makes Safety and Transparency Top Priorities
Gretchen Kittelberger isn’t just a former CrossFit Games athlete — she’s also the president of the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3). Remind me: The International Functional ... Continue Reading
How LITTLE Protein Can You Eat and Still Build Muscle?
Bodybuilding is all about maximalism: How many sets do I need to do to maximize muscle hypertrophy? How do I pick the exercises that optimize my growth potential? Blah, blah blah. If you’re into ... Continue Reading
Interview: James Sprague on His CrossFit Games Win and the Surprising Tool He Used During Every Workout in Fort Worth
Winning the 2024 CrossFit Games didn’t go as James Sprague had imagined. He certainly didn’t celebrate the way he ordinarily would have in the aftermath of competitor Lazar Đukić’s death during the ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater’s Grocery Shopping Hacks
Even the most minor dietary adjustments can dramatically impact one’s physique. This is why competitive bodybuilders pay meticulous attention to their nutritional choices and grocery shopping. On Sept. ... Continue Reading
Tuna Meatballs for Breakfast: Olympic Champion Karlos Nasar’s Insane Weightlifting Diet
20-year-old Olympic Champion Karlos Nasar has an absolutely bonkers weightlifting diet. Nasar, who won gold for Bulgaria at the 2024 Olympics in the 89-kilogram division, takes every aspect of his training ... Continue Reading
Rep It or Reject It — Strength Coach Jeff Cavaliere’s Go-To Chest Exercises
Athlean-X founder Jeff Cavaliere's YouTube channel has attracted nearly 14 million subscribers. He is one of the most influential figures in this online fitness space. On Sept. 17, 2024, Cavaliere and his ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler’s Favorite Supplement to Stay Healthy After 50
Jay Cutler retired from bodybuilding over a decade ago, but the four-time Mr. Olympia winner still pays as much heed to his health as ever. Cutler’s endorsement of the B-vitamin caught our ear and ... Continue Reading
Brittany Schlater Eclipses IPF Raw Deadlift World Record at 2024 CPU Nationals
Two-time world champion Brittany Schlater hit the platform on Sept. 14, 2024, at the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) national championships. While she is a great all-around powerlifter, her ... Continue Reading
Does Ibuprofen Prevent Muscle Growth? What You Should Know
I have two and a half bottles of ibuprofen in my medicine cabinet right now. I’m not proud of it, but ibuprofen is, from time to time, a go-to supplement of mine for managing the frustrating side effects ... Continue Reading
Fittest Seated Man on Earth Tom Miazga Talks Juggling Life and CrossFit
Tom Miazga’s titles include paralympic swimmer, coach, and now eight-time Fittest Seated Man on Earth. The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD was held in San Antonio, TX, this past weekend, ... Continue Reading
The Progrm’s New “Crown Series” Seeks to Help Teen Competitors Build Their Athletic Careers
Over Easter weekend in April 2024, the third iteration of The Progrm’s The Crown concluded, crowning Icelandic teens Bjarni Leifs and Bergros Bjornsdottir after the four-day competition held at the “Nike ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Opens Up — A Strongman’s Perspective On Therapy
While 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper proudly adds more strongman trophies to his collection, he also aspires to inspire others to prioritize their physical and mental well-being. ... Continue Reading
2024 Sasquatch Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Sasquatch Pro occurred on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Federal Way, WA. It was one of the first qualifying shows for the 2025 Olympia Weekend, meaning the winners of these contests were ... Continue Reading