Kenia Monserrate of Ecuador has a storied history in equipped powerlifting. She has been competing internationally with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) since 2008 and has graced the podium ... Continue Reading
2023 WRPF West Coast Classic Results
The 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) West Coast Classic occurred on Nov. 11-12, 2023, at Iron Mongers Gym in Vista, CA. Day one featured raw drug-tested competition, and day two featured raw ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead and Courtney King Are Expecting Their First Child in 2024
Reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and 2016 Bikini Olympia champion Courtney King are expecting their first child in 2024. Bumstead shared the news of King's pregnancy on ... Continue Reading
Missy Truscott Tore 2 Menisci & Her ACL at the 2023 Fitness Olympia
Two-time Fitness Olympia champion Missy Truscott was on track to win her third title at the 2023 Olympia. She won the physique round — the first of two scored rounds in the Fitness division; the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ben Pollack Seeks 2025 Olympia Qualification
Ben Pollack is a professional powerlifter and IFBB Pro. Through 2023, he has been recovering from a year-long injury. However, he is ready to return to the competitive bodybuilding stage. On Nov. 6, 2023, ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Eats 4 Different Olympia Champion’s Cheat Meals
Fitness YouTuber Will Tennyson attempted eating Ronnie Coleman’s 6,000-calorie bodybuilding diet in October 2023. A month later, it was time to up the ante by eating the cheat meals from ... Continue Reading
Discover Pro Classic Physique Bodybuilder Biki Singh’s Vegetarian Meal Plan
Many believe eating meat is indispensable for building muscle and strength as one needs sufficient protein to build muscle. However, according to the British Council, there are 1.5 billion vegetarians ... Continue Reading
2023 Korea Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Over 70 pro bodybuilders across four divisions competed at the 2023 Korea Pro show in Seoul, South Korea, on the weekend of Nov. 11-12, 2023. The event featured contests in 212, Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading
2023 Texas State Pro/Am Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Texas State Pro/Am bodybuilding show was held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in San Marcus, TX, and it featured 31 IFBB Pro League competitors from both Classic Physique and Figure divisions. ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro Results
The weekend following the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, was a busy one, with four pro shows taking place on four different continents. One of those was the 2023 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro show in ... Continue Reading
2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Results — Samson Dauda Victorious in Men’s Open
The 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro was held on the weekend of Nov. 10-12, 2023, in Bucharest, Romania. Promoter Jake Wood featured nine of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions in this show, with the main event ... Continue Reading
Tristain Hoath Wins the 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic
Canada is triumphant again! The 2023 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic (MVMSC) took place on Oct. 10-12, 2023, in Reykjavik, Icland. Tristain Hoath of Canada emerged victorious, scoring 85 of a ... Continue Reading
Andrew Hause (140KG) Sets All-Time Raw Squat and Total World Records at 2023 USPC The Shack Showdown
Powerlifting history was made on Nov. 11, 2023, in Thomasville, NC, at the 2023 United States Powerlifting Coalition (USPC) The Shack Showdown. Andrew Hause, competing in the raw 140-kilogram class, set ... Continue Reading
30-Minute Gains — Jeremy Ethier Explains Science For Improved Training Efficiency
Many gym-goers might believe high-volume workouts are the only way to build muscle mass and strength. While sufficient training volume to near failure can be beneficial for hypertrophy, high-volume ... Continue Reading
2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Preview
One of the bodybuilding traditions following the Olympia Weekend is the Romania Muscle Fest Pro. The 2023 edition of that contest is set for the weekend of Nov. 11-12 in Bucharest, Romania. Athletes in ... Continue Reading
2023 Texas State Pro/AM Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Texas State Pro/AM is set to be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in San Marcos, TX, and there are 2024 Olympia Weekend qualification spots on the line for the Classic Physique and Figure ... Continue Reading
2023 Korea Pro/AM Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 calendar year is winding down, but there are still several weeks of pro bodybuilding shows left that comprise the beginning of the 2024 pro bodybuilding season. One of those shows is the 2023 ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Fit Pira Pro Preview
The bodybuilding world has just celebrated its sport at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL. Still, the season continues with eyes toward 2024, and that journey includes the 2023 Musclecontest ... Continue Reading
Can You Use the Placebo Effect for Better Muscle & Strength Gains?
Forget your lifting belt; your mind might just be the most potent tool you have at your disposal to help you perform better in the gym. In a Nov. 8, 2023 YouTube video, exercise science researcher, coach, ... Continue Reading
2024 WRPF Drug Tested Battle 618 Results
The 2024 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Drug Tested Battle 618 occurred on Nov. 5, 2023, in Illinois. The contest, hosted by Rise Performance, featured 18 divisions across the Junior, Masters, ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Gained 53 Pounds In 5 Days After 2023 Amateur Olympia
After winning his debut Classic Physique bodybuilding show at the 2023 NPC Ultimate Warriors, Larry Wheels narrowly missed winning a coveted IFBB Pro Card at the 2023 Amateur Olympia on Nov. 1, 2023. He ... Continue Reading
Does More Volume Equal More Gains?
On Nov. 2, 2023, natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, and coach Dr. Layne Norton published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he broke down the findings of an October 2023 study published in Medicine ... Continue Reading
New Bodybuilding Dynasty and True Bulgarian Method: Strength Weekly
Strength Weekly is the new show taking you in depth on all aspects of the barbell game and beyond! This week, we break down four of the biggest stories in strength. We're chatting about Derek Lunsford's ... Continue Reading
Andrew Hause (140KG) Raw Squats 30 Pounds Over World Record In Training
The 2023 The Shack Compound Showdown is a two-day powerlifting meet scheduled for Nov. 11-12, 2023. It features a $9,200 prize pool up for grabs at Bowles Body Performance in Thomasville, NC. One of the ... Continue Reading