It is easy for strength fans to rattle off the names of World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions or many elite powerlifters, but other strength legends left their mark without winning the biggest ... Continue Reading
Why Andrew Jacked Trains Calves on Push Day
2025 Arnold Classic heavyweight bronze medalist Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (Andrew Jacked) garnered attention for his hulking physique. Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler believes Jacked has the physique that ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson’s Journey to Earning His WNBF Pro Card
Content creator Will Tennyson documented his journey to becoming a professional natural bodybuilder. On May 9, 2025, Tennyson shared the final hours of prep and competitive debut highlights from ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Officially Declares for the 2025 New York Pro
The 2025 New York Pro is scheduled for May 17 in Teaneck, NJ. The contest features nine divisions: Nick Walker is the defending champion in the Men's Open division. He officially announced his entry ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Regan Grimes 3,000-Calorie Prep Diet
Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes has fine-tuned his diet for the 2025 New York Pro, set for Saturday, May 17, 2025. With his sights on victory and 2025 Olympia qualification, Grimes shared his ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Deadlift Pyramid Training and 3 Accessory Exercises for 2025 World’s Strongest Man Prep
The 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition occurs in Sacramento, CA, from May 15-18. The contest features some of the strongest athletes on the planet. Among them is Mitchell Hooper, a ... Continue Reading
Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov Suffers Lat Injury, Withdraws from 2025 Pittsburgh Pro
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov has withdrawn from the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, set for May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ugolnikov revealed that he suffered a right ... Continue Reading
How and Why Bodybuilder Erin Banks Trains Legs for a Division That Doesn’t Care About Them
When we think of the Men’s Physique division, capped delts, a ripped six-pack, and a broad back come to mind. While the judging criteria largely ignore leg definition, competitors still have plenty of good ... Continue Reading
How MMA Fighter Paddy Pimblett Dropped 40 Pounds for UFC 314
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is known for his miraculous weight cuts. Before his high-stakes fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 314, Pimblett documented his drop from 190 pounds to ... Continue Reading
The Nutrition Secrets Phil Heath Used During His Mr. Olympia Dynasty
In 2011, Phil Heath ended Jay Cutler’s quest for a third consecutive Mr. Olympia title, dethroning the four-time champion. Heath then dominated the bodybuilding world, claiming six more consecutive ... Continue Reading
How Much Muscle Did Jeff Nippard Gain In 14 Months Naturally?
Muscle growth potential is primarily determined by genetic factors, varying between individuals. From January 2024 to March 2025, natural bodybuilder Jeff Nippard set out to challenge the ... Continue Reading
The Strength of Arm Wrestler Jeff Dabe’s Ginormous Hands
In early May 2025, Norwegian rock climber Magnus Midtbo delved into arm wrestling, conversing with Jeff Dabe, one of the sport's most renowned figures, known for his colossally large hands and beefy ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater’s Pittsburgh Pro Peak Week Pre-Workout Meal
Bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater is closing in on his next contest at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, scheduled for May 10-11. Ahead of his performance, he is locking in his diet and managing his sweet ... Continue Reading
Build a Well-Rounded Chest With These 3 Exercises
Building a big and proportionate chest is crucial in competitive bodybuilding or for a desirably muscular physique. The chest is an aesthetic "mirror muscle" that grounds the viewer's eye toward the ... Continue Reading
The Shoulder Workout That Builds James Hollingshead’s 3D Delts
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder James Hollingshead has competed twice in the 2025 season. He ranked eighth at the Arnold Classic and third at the 2025 Detroit Pro. “The ... Continue Reading
Exclusive Interview: Martins Licis on the 2025 Santa Monica Classic and His Return to Competitive Strongman
Although 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis has not been active on the strongman circuit recently, he has been as focused on strength as ever. Licis has been traveling the world, ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater’s Posing and Recovery Approach for the Pittsburgh Pro Explained
Preparing for a pro bodybuilding contest can be physically and mentally demanding. Martin Fitzwater shared why his approach to recovery and posing could be the difference-maker onstage at the Pittsburgh ... Continue Reading
Critiquing the Most Followed Fitness Influencer’s Workout & Diet
Australian fitness influencer and personal trainer Kayla Itsines is one of the most prominent figures in the social media fitness world. Known as the Bikini Body Guide (BBG) creator, she has amassed over ... Continue Reading
How Good Is Jeff Nippard’s “The Pure Bodybuilding Program”?
Pro natural bodybuilder and powerlifter Jeff Nippard is known for his science-based approach to fitness and training. As a former Mr. Junior Canada for natural bodybuilding and a ... Continue Reading
“It’s an Eyesore” — Hany Rambod Rates Nick Walker’s 2022 Mr. Olympia Physique
In early May 2025, retired pro bodybuilding coach Hany Rambod analyzed the physique of 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker's physique from the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest, which earned a bronze ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Antagonistic Upper Body Training for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro
After missing the Mr. Olympia for two consecutive years, Nick Walker is fighting to reclaim his position as one of the world’s best bodybuilders. He recently shared the upper body ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s 10 Favorite Mass-Building Exercises
Retired pro bodybuilder Phil Heath is often considered the most genetically gifted athlete to step on a bodybuilding stage. He won seven Mr. Olympia titles — tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the ... Continue Reading
“Bodybuilding Is the Only Sport Where You’re in the Worst Shape on Show Day” — Larry Wheels Trains & Preps With Wesley Vissers and Urs Kalecinski
Powerlifter turned Classic Physique bodybuilder Larry Wheels is getting peeled for his reattempt at an IFBB pro card at an upcoming bodybuilding show in May 2025. Wheels, a record-holding powerlifter, took ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin’s Upper Body Training With Hany Rambod 3 Weeks Out From Competition
Weeks before tackling the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro show, which will be held May 10-11, 2025, two-time Arnold Classic Physique champion Terrence Ruffin took a push-pull masterclass with acclaimed coach Hany ... Continue Reading