Strongman preparations can take an enormous physical and mental toll on the body. Reigning three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champ, Strongest Man on Earth, and 2023 World’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
Erin Banks’ New Back Day In Pursuit of Reclaiming the Men’s Physique Olympia Title
2022 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Erin Banks will compete for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro title from May 10-11. Banks secured bronze medals in the previous two Olympiades, and plans to recapture the Olympia ... Continue Reading
Will Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Compete in the 2025 Mr. Olympia?
Two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has not been on a bodybuilding stage since he placed fourth at the 2023 Arnold Classic. That may change at the 2025 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Airs World’s Strongest Man Grievances
2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper is in the final month of preparation for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA, on May 15-18, 2025. In the final weeks leading ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Uses “The World’s Weirdest Warm-Up”
Eye movement training can improve balance and spatial orientation, enhancing proprioception and neuromuscular coordination. These components are crucial for symmetrical leg training. (1) In early April ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s 3 Must-Know Strength Tips
Mitchell Hooper is poised to make a run at winning his second World’s Strongest Man title in Sacramento, CA, on the week of May 15-18, 2025. The 2023 WSM champion and three-time Arnold Strongman ... Continue Reading
Here’s Why Hafthor Björnsson’s Strength Coach Doesn’t Deadlift Anymore
Australian Strength Coach Sebastian Oreb is the coach behind 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Hafthor Björnsson’s 501-kilogram all-time deadlift world record. In April 2025, Oreb dropped 20 years' worth of ... Continue Reading
How Men’s Open Bodybuilder John Jewett Strategically Carb Cycles
Packing quality muscle in the off-season is a common goal for Men’s Open bodybuilders. John Jewett is familiar with this challenge and recently shared his tactical guide to carb cycling. Jewett is the ... Continue Reading
Rory McIlroy Used a Late-Round Protein Bar to Help Fuel His Masters Win
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Rory McIlroy won the 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 13, in a nail-biting ... Continue Reading
Dexter Jackson is Still Jacked at 55 Years Old
2008 Mr. Olympia winner and five-time Arnold Classic champion Dexter Jackson left the bodybuilding stage for the final time in 2020 after placing ninth in that year’s Olympia. He no longer ... Continue Reading
Why Luke Stoltman Withdrew From 2025 Europe’s Strongest Man
The 2025 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) contest took place on April 5 in Leeds, England. It was won by Luke Richardson, who recaptured the title he previously won in 2020. Luke Stoltman was the defending ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida’s New Training Approach, Teams With IFBB Pro John Jewett
Two-time 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida’s training routine has been redesigned. He tapped IFBB Pro and former rival John Jewett to run his programming for the rest of the 2025 ... Continue Reading
Sam Sulek’s Private Gym Prioritizes Tension Curves
Sam Sulek recently became an IFBB pro bodybuilder after winning the 2025 Arnold Classic Physique Amateur show on Feb. 27 in his home state of Ohio. In early April 2025, the 23-year-old gave a tour of his ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod Rates Chris Bumstead’s Open Division Debut Physique
Reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead retired from competitive bodybuilding following his 2024 Olympia win and runner-up 2024 Prague Pro Open debut to Martin Fitzwater a month ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Starts His Year off From Competition With an 11,000-Calorie Cheat Day
Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers is ready to enter a new growth phase, which means more food and desserts. In early April 2025, Vissers gave an inside look at his “full day of ... Continue Reading
John Haack Squats 810-Pound PR 4 Weeks Out From Competition
Multiple-time world record holder John Haack has set another training PR. Haack, who is preparing for the 2025 ABS Clash of Titans III event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, has ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Shares Breakfast Shake Recipe to Remedy Gut Issues, Mentality After Bodybuilding
Six-time Classic Physique Olympia Chris Bumstead has faced new challenges since taking on the mantle. He recently visited multiple doctors in California to seek treatment for his leaky ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Favorite Triceps Exercise for Serious Growth
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has always had a keen sense of picking the right exercise for the job. The now-retired pro keeps his fitness in check and shares why rope ... Continue Reading
Building Pro-Bodybuilder-Level Legs With FST-7 Training
Muscle-building techniques are evolving rapidly with the latest hypertrophy studies, driving faster progress. Maximizing the stretch, eccentric force, and varying angles seem to be the major ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s 1,200-Calorie Bulking Breakfast
Reigning three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champ, Strongest Man on Earth, and 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper recently shared his nutrient-dense, time-efficient breakfast ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Deadlifts Personal Best 470 Kilograms off 15-Inch Platforms in Training
Mitchell Hooper has begun his prep for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). Hooper is a three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion, the 2023 WSM winner, and ranked second to Tom Stoltman at the 2024 WSM ... Continue Reading
Shanique Grant’s 3 Rules for Quad Training
Two-time Women’s Physique Olympia champion (2018-19) Shanique Grant fully embraces change in 2025. Her 2020 retirement was short-lived, as her IFBB Wellness debut is soon. Grant began her career as ... Continue Reading
Everything in the Gym Urs Kalecinski Built
IFBB Professional League Classic Physique competitor Urs Kalecinski has taken his talents beyond the stage. He is setting himself up on the business side of the fitness industry by opening his gym, ... Continue Reading
Meal Prep for the 2025 New York Pro — Regan Grimes Pours Protein Shake in His Corn Flakes
Men's Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is honing in on his nutrition to ensure every plate gets him one step closer to gold at the 2025 New York Pro on May 17, 2025. In late March 2025, he disclosed his ... Continue Reading