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
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 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
How to Watch the 2023 Magnús Ver Magnusson Strongman Classic
The third edition of the Magnús Ver Magnusson Strongman Classic (MVMSC) is set for Nov. 10-12, 2023, in Reykjavik, Iceland — the home country of the contest's namesake. Four-time World's Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels’ Lost Eight Pounds During Peak Week For His Classic Physique Amateur Olympia Debut in 2023
Powerlifter, strongman, arm wrestler, and now bodybuilder Larry Wheels made his Classic Physique debut with a win at the NCPC Ultimate Warriors. A few days later, that momentum carried ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Will Compete at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
The 2023 Men's Physique Olympia had arguably one of the most surprising finishes of the entire Olympia weekend. The weight caps for the division were increased, and defending champion Erin Banks fell by ... Continue Reading
Trailer for “Breaking Olympia,” a Documentary About 7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, Released
The 2023 Mr. Olympia contest was a rollercoaster of emotions that culminated with the first-ever two-division Olympia champion when 2021 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford was crowned the 18th Mr. ... Continue Reading
What’s the Diet Urs Kalecinski Used to Win Bronze at the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia?
For the second straight year, German bodybuilder Urs Kalecinki ranked third overall at the Classic Physique Olympia behind five-time champion Chris Bumstead and runner-up Ramon ... Continue Reading
Eleiko Sport Unveils New Line of Cable Workout Machines
Eleiko is expanding its arsenal. On Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, the Swedish-based strength training equipment juggernaut unveiled its newest product line: Eleiko now produces custom-made cable workout ... Continue Reading
2023 America’s Strongest Man and Woman Results
The 2023 America's Strongest Man and Woman contests were held in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 3-4, 2023. After six grueling events — Max Axle Press, Yoke and Farmer's Carry Medley, Ukrainian Deadlift, Dumbbell ... Continue Reading
How Dana Linn Bailey Optimizes Biceps Pumps in Training
Many bodybuilders use muscle pumps to gauge the effectiveness of their training sessions. Although resistance training-induced muscle pumps are temporary, studies have shown a significant correlation ... Continue Reading
Rudy Kadlub (100KG) Squats 3 Kilograms Over IPL World Record In Training
Veteran powerlifter Rudy Kadlub, in his seventies, is still training hard and breaking records. He holds the all-time world total record in the Masters (70-74) 90-kilogram and 100-kilogram classes, as well ... Continue Reading