IFBB Men’s Open division bodybuilder Hunter Labrada’s Olympia journey has been a whirlwind. His debut at the most prestigious bodybuilding competition in 2020 culminated in an eighth-place finish. He ... Continue Reading
Here’s What a Morning Routine for a Men’s Open Bodybuilder Looks Like
Competitive bodybuilding demands unwavering dedication. Athletes meticulously curate and refine their daily routines to achieve peak physical conditioning, especially in the lead-up to a competition. ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Explains Why Partial Deadlifts Are a Must at the End of Back Day
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates is known for his physique during the mass monster era during the 90s. His conditioning and size largely resulted from high-intensity training and heavy back ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Bodybuilding Diet Cost Him $50,000+ a Year
To four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, winning was everything. That's why Cutler claims to have spent $50,000 per year on his bodybuilding diet at the height of his career. The investment paid off. Not ... Continue Reading
Former Pro Bodybuilder Eugene Mishin Passed Away at 48 Years Old
Retired IFBB Pro Men’s Open bodybuilder Eugene Mishin, also known as Evgeny Mishin, has died. He was 48 years old. Dave Palumbo of RxMuscle broke the news on his Instagram page, confirming Mishin's passing ... Continue Reading
Win or Lose, Weightlifters Love Doing Backflips When They Compete
When Colombian weightlifter Luis Javier Mosquera finished lifting at the 2024 Olympics, he celebrated his final clean & jerk with a backflip on stage. Mosquera didn’t win a medal in the Men’s ... Continue Reading
Every Accessory Exercise Strongman Martins Licis Trains During Contest Prep
The 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis has been nursing a right shoulder and arm injury since the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, where he finished eighth overall. Licis is adapting his ... Continue Reading
Despite 3X Olympic Golds, Lasha Talakhadze’s 10-Year Goal of 500KG Total Is Out of Reach
The disciples who pray at the altar of Lasha Talakhadze speak of the 500-kilogram Total as though it might as well be the Rapture; the crowning and borderline-otherwordly achievement of the closest thing ... Continue Reading
Why Sadik Hadzovic Is Giving Up on Men’s Physique
American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s most recent Olympia appearance was in 2017 when he ranked seventh in Classic Physique. Although Hadzovic qualified for the Men’s Physique Olympia in 2022, he ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympics: Top Weightlifting Moments & Stories You Missed
Want to catch up on everything that happened during weightlifting at the Olympics? We've got you covered. The Paris Games showcased the world's best weightlifters between Aug. 7 and 11. Over the course ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilders Lee Labrada & Rich Gaspari Build Muscle After 60
Iconic bodybuilders of the 80s and 90s, Lee Labrada and Rich Gaspari, are known as some of the most formidable competitors never to clinch an Olympia title. Labrada made his mark ... Continue Reading
Why Ronnie Coleman Thinks Chris Bumstead Could Lose the 2024 Olympia
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman recently met with 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers for a chest and triceps training session, which was documented and ... Continue Reading
62-Year-Old Andy Rigby Bench Presses 204-Kilogram M3 World Record
UK bench specialist Andy Rigby has a long history in the sport, dating back to the 1980s. He has had some breaks from competition, which has helped his longevity. Still, he is active and in fine form, as ... Continue Reading
Are Tempo Tri-Sets Chris Bumstead’s Trick for Thicker Hamstrings?
Building a well-rounded physique requires dedication to training all muscle groups, though they are not equal. The posterior chain — particularly the glutes and hamstrings — are often overshadowed by ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Are in Derek Lunsford’s 2024 Olympia Shredding Diet?
Competitive bodybuilders often utilize the “bulk” and “cut” methods to maximize muscle gains and efficiently attain low body fat. On Aug. 2, 2024, the 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek ... Continue Reading
Try Ashley Lynette Jones’ Glute-Building Workout On Your Next Leg Day
The glutes are the body's largest and most powerful muscle group. They also balance your aesthetics and enhance athletic performance. Competitive bodybuilders strive for striated glutes, a hallmark of ... Continue Reading
Only 4 Exercises: How Women’s Figure Pro Melissa Brodsky Trains Legs During Prep
Renowned as the "Hypertrophy Coach," Joe Bennett trains elite bodybuilders and shares his training wisdom with those who wish to gain muscle mass. In late July 2024, Bennett offered insights into what he ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Hunter Henderson to Prioritize Pro Bodybuilding
World-record powerlifter and IFBB Pro League Women’s bodybuilder Hunter Henderson has been busy in 2024, competing in both sports within the year’s first seven months. However, her focus for the ... Continue Reading
Grocery Shop Like Wellness Bodybuilder Julia Rene For Smarter Calorie Choices
During the cutting phase during prep, bodybuilders strive to maintain muscle mass while shedding body fat. Navigating the grocery store during those times can feel like walking through a minefield of ... Continue Reading
Why Dr. Mike Israetel Is Leaving Competitive Bodybuilding
Competitive bodybuilding, especially at the elite level, demands years of sacrifice, unwavering dedication, and an unyielding commitment to pushing the body to its limits. Yet, for many athletes, the ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Speaks On Retirement After 3rd Weightlifting Gold at 2024 Olympics
On August 10, Georgia’s Lasha Talakhadze cemented his legacy as perhaps the greatest living weightlifter when he won a third consecutive gold medal in the Men’s +102KG weightlifting event at the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Critiques Eddie Hall’s “16,000-Calorie” Strongman Diet
The 2017 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Eddie “The Beast” Hall is among the most iconic strength athletes ever. His legendary strength feats, gigantic personality, and matching appetite have served him well ... Continue Reading
Li Wenwen Dominates 2024 Olympics, Wins Weightlifting Gold for China
The world's most dominant weightlifting team of the 21st century, Team China, sent six weightlifters to the 2024 Olympics. They will return home with five gold medals after Women's +81KG weightlifter Li ... Continue Reading
Greatest Ever: Lasha Talakhadze Wins Weightlifting Gold at 2024 Olympics
During the Men's +102KG weightlifting event at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug. 10, Lasha Talakhadze of Georgia claimed the gold medal. With this achievement, Talakhadze cemented himself as perhaps the ... Continue Reading