Ever since she won a medal at the 2020 Olympics, Kate Vibert has been embroiled in a beef with the Transportation Security Administration. “[The medal] almost always gets flagged when I’m going ... Continue Reading
“I’m Carrying a Legacy”: Meet 2024 Olympian Mary Theisen-Lappen
Mary Theisen-Lappen has big shoes to fill. The 33-year-old got a late start in competitive Olympic lifting, and yet in less than five years’ time has climbed just about as high as anyone can go — she joins ... Continue Reading
Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Jay Cutler’s Training During His Competitive Prime
Studying the training techniques of elite professional bodybuilders can unlock valuable knowledge. It can reveal techniques and strategies for optimizing workouts, boosting performance, and preventing ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Sandra Bradley Becomes First Woman to Lift the 154-Kilogram Fullsterkur Stone
History was made on the third day of July 2024, when German strongwoman Sandra Bradley posted a video on her Instagram page showing her lifting the legendary Fullsterkur Stone — the 154-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Women’s Open Bodybuilder Ashley Lynnette Jones’ “Ultimate” Leg Day Routine
"Never skip leg day" is sage advice for a reason. On July 5, 2024, IFBB Pro League Women's Open bodybuilder and three-time Olympian Ashley Lynnette Jones shared her leg workout routine on her YouTube ... Continue Reading
The Mistakes, Missteps, & Lessons Learned From My First Bodybuilding Competition
Saung Oo Myat started working out in 2016 at age 18. One year later, he competed in his first bodybuilding contest, the 2017 Muscle War & Physique War show, hosted by the Fitness Movement League in ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Tackles a Punishing Back Workout as He Begins His 2024 Olympia Prep
Elite pro bodybuilders often prioritize heavy free-weight exercises, such as deadlifts, barbell bent-over rows, and bench presses, to maximize muscle growth and strength during the off-season. However, ... Continue Reading
Why Ross Edgley Is Eating 20,000 Calories a Day to Gain Fat for “World’s Longest Swim”
Renowned British athlete, ultramarathon swimmer, and author Ross Edgley made headlines in 2018 as the first person to swim around Great Britain, completing the journey in 157 days. On July 7, 2024, Edgley ... Continue Reading
Why 4X Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler’s Shoulder Training Prioritizes Joint Health at Age 50
Research suggests that the human body’s metabolism slows at a rate of 0.67 percent each year after age 60. (1) Adapting strength training routines becomes essential to maintaining health and fitness ... Continue Reading
Report: 2016 Olympian Mohamed Ehab May Lose Bronze Medal After Failing Doping Test
Reanalysis of samples from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games resulted in the provisional suspension of two weightlifters from the former Men’s 77-kilogram division: Mohamed Ehab of Egypt and Alexandru Spac of ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder Kristoffer Berner Has Died at Age 43
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Kristoffer Berner has passed away at the age of 42. Berner was in the final prep stages to compete in the 2024 Chicago Pro on July 20-21 in Chicago, IL. ... Continue Reading
The Chest Workout “Trick” Chris Bumstead Is Using To Win the 2024 Olympia
Five consecutive Classic Physique Olympia wins have etched Chris Bumstead's name into the annals of bodybuilding history. The Canadian bodybuilder’s meticulous training approach has sculpted his ... Continue Reading
“He Can Be Top Five”: Meet 2024 Olympian Wes Kitts
“This is the best weightlifting team that the United States has sent to the Olympics in modern times,” said senior international coach Wil Fleming on Reddit in June. Not only is he correct — Team USA is ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey’s 5 Tips for Building Muscle Without Lifting Heavy
Progressive overload is a cornerstone of strength and muscle gains that involves gradually increasing stress on the muscles. And while it's often achieved by lifting heavier weights, alternative strategies ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson’s 10 Tips for a Bigger, Thicker Chest
A sculpted chest isn’t just about aesthetics; it's a cornerstone of functional strength and a balanced physique. On July 11, 2024, fitness content creator Will Tennyson published a video on his YouTube ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Recruits Blessing Awodibu for Cosmically Big Quad Workout Ahead of 2024 Olympia
IFBB Pro Men’s Open bodybuilders Nick Walker and Blessing Awodibu began their rivalry at the 2021 New York Pro. Walker emerged victorious, while Awodibu placed sixth. Awodibu returned in 2022 to claim the ... Continue Reading
NPC Bodybuilder Daniel Broadhurst Has Died at 32 Years Old
National Physique Committee (NPC) bodybuilder Daniel Broadhurst has passed away. He was 32 years old. Broadhurst’s death had first been reported on social media but later confirmed by multiple ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates: No Bodybuilder Today Can “Match Up” With ’90s Pros
Bodybuilding is frustrating in the way a date at an art museum might be; everything is up to interpretation. With no truly objective measurement for quality or achievement, physique competitors live and ... Continue Reading
Is Karlos Nasar Strong Enough To Win Gold in Two Divisions at the 2024 Olympics?
On Friday, July 12, 2024, Bulgarian phenom Karlos Nasar posted his latest feat of strength to social media — a 185-kilogram, or 407.8-pound snatch, three kilograms above the official 89-kilogram world ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Designs Shoulder Workouts To Win Back the 212 Olympia Title in 2024
Shaun Clarida wants his crown back. Two-time 212 Olympia champion Clarida is honing in on his shoulder development to win his title back from rival Keone Pearson, who won the division ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Calls This Bodybuilding Exercise an “Absolute Must-Do”
Arnold Schwarzenegger commands attention. Whether he’s running his mouth on camera in Pumping Iron, serving up iconic action movie one-liners, or taking to the political podium, people listen to what the ... Continue Reading
Increase Your Leg Strength With Josh Bridges’ 20-Rep Squat Training
Josh Bridges is a legend CrossFitter who placed as high as second to four-time Fittest Man on Earth® Rich Froning at the 2011 CrossFit Games. Bridges last competed at the 2018 Games, finishing ... Continue Reading
The Bulking Workout Sam Sulek Used To Grow 20-Inch Arms
“Get a pump. Go to failure. Enjoy,” is the Sam Sulek manifesto. It’s also the directive the YouTube superstar set for himself during a Jul. 10, 2024 training vlog. 22-year-old Sulek’s workout of ... Continue Reading
Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley Explains How To Fuel Long Endurance Runs
Hybrid athlete Fergus Crawley conquered a 250-kilometer ultramarathon in March 2024 and now wants to run a sub-three-hour marathon. On July 8, 2024, Crawley shared a video on his YouTube channel ... Continue Reading