"My mind's been in a different place this year now that I have a child," bodybuilder Chris Bumstead says. On Jun. 3, 2024, Bumstead got candid with the camera for a YouTube interview about his mindset ... Continue Reading
An Elite Ultra-Marathoner & Powerlifter Explains How To Stay Fit While Traveling
Do you struggle to stay on top of your workout routine or diet while you travel? Don’t fret — you’re in good company. Even elite athletes need to make accommodations when they're on the move, including ... Continue Reading
These 3 Exercises Can Boost Back and Shoulder Hypertrophy For Competition
Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in sports physiology, is training for a bodybuilding competition. On May 27, 2024, Dr. Israetel offered a glimpse into his rigorous back and shoulder training regimen. ... Continue Reading
Interview: John Robert Cardillo Explains Original Hi-Intensity Training
Several fitness pioneers, such as Jack LaLanne, Joe Weider, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, have become household names. Another is Arthur Jones, the founder and creator of Nautilus machines and the godfather ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada’s 2024 Off-Season 4-Exercise Leg Day With Terrence Ruffin
Competitive bodybuilders leverage their off-seasons to maximize muscle mass and strength. However, the subsequent cutting phase, which usually lasts between 16 and 20 weeks, demands a strategic shift in ... Continue Reading
Can the Stoltman Brothers Run a 5K?
Celebrated for its cardiovascular and endurance benefits, running is now being embraced by even elite strongman athletes as a valuable addition to their training regimens. (1) The three-time, reigning ... Continue Reading
“No Squats”: The Leg Exercises 62-Year-Old Bodybuilder Dorian Yates Uses to Build Muscle
“Gone are the days of 1,500-pound leg presses,” lamented six-time bodybuilding champion Dorian Yates in the caption of a May 31, 2024 Instagram post. Yates, now 62, is one of the most decorated ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s 4 Tips To Grow Legs Without Barbell Back Squats
Leg training is crucial for building overall strength and a balanced physique. Barbell back squats, a compound exercise, are common among many training programs with hypertrophy goals. However, they might ... Continue Reading
Wellness Bodybuilder Chloe Pickford’s Steroid Cycle and Leg Workout, Explained
IFBB Pro League Wellness bodybuilder and personal trainer Chloe Pickford recently shared insights into her leg day routine and steroid cycle on her YouTube channel. ... Continue Reading
Erin Banks’ Chest and Back Training 10 Weeks Out From Competition
On May 23, 2024, 2022 Men’s Physique Olympia champ Erin Banks published a video sharing a high-volume chest and back workout on his YouTube channel. At the time of filming, Banks was 10 weeks out from his ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter & Boxer Stefi Cohen Arrested For Allegedly Hacking Laptop and Publishing Nude Photos
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, multiple world-record-holding powerlifter-turned-pro-boxer Stefi Cohen was "arrested after she allegedly hacked her ex-boyfriend's computer and posted another woman's nude ... Continue Reading
Why Bodybuilder James Hollingshead Relies on Multiple Spotters During Leg Workouts
Men's Open bodybuilder James Hollingshead has graced the Olympia stage, secured a fifth-place finish at the recent Arnold Classic UK, and claimed the 2020 Europa Pro ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey Does Drop Sets to Build Muscle. But Are They Worth It?
When it comes to hypertrophy, all roads lead to Rome. Most of the best bodybuilders in history — think Sergio Oliva, Dorian Yates, or Arnold Schwarzenegger — had their own unique approaches to building ... Continue Reading
PR Alert: Derek Lunsford Hack Squats 900 Pounds for 12 Reps
The reigning Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford is working hard in the gym, striving for new personal records (PR) each week as he trains for his first title defense at the 2024 Olympia (Oct. 10-13) in ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s 3 Must-Eat Meals for Muscle-Building
American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic published a video on his YouTube channel showcasing the preparation of his three main daily meals. He stressed the importance of planning meals to stay on track ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Bodybuilder Kevin Gebhardt Dies at 31
The bodybuilding community is struck by the passing of another young athlete with a bright future. On May 26, 2024, news spread across social media of the unexpected death of German bodybuilder Kevin ... Continue Reading
PR Alert: Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Bench Pressed 175-Pound Dumbbells for 7 Reps
Hitting personal records (PRs) in the gym can help athletes stay motivated and on track during the off-season. Higher load training (often associated with hitting PRs) produces superior strength gains, ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympics: Meet the 5 Weightlifters Representing Team USA
The 2024 Olympics are approaching, and fast. With just a hair over two months left until the summer Games kick off in Paris, France, all eyes turn upon the Olympians selected to bring some hardware home to ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Brett Wilkin’s Push Day and Future Competition Plans
IFBB Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin withdrew from the 2023 Olympia a few weeks before debuting on bodybuilding’s most prestigious stage due to digestive complications. He dedicated the remainder of ... Continue Reading
Carl Johansson Will Not Defend the 74KG World Title at the 2024 IPF Classic World Championships
Swedish powerlifter Carl Johansson became famous at Malta's 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC). He pulled off a surprise win, unseating three-time ... Continue Reading
Strongman Luke Stoltman Reveals He’s Torn His Biceps Tendon
The competitive strongman season can be brutal. Elite strongmen travel the globe to compete in high-stress contests featuring the heaviest weights of any sport. Strongmen routinely maneuver thousands upon ... Continue Reading
Nonso Chinye (120KG) Exceeds Sub-Junior IPF Raw Deadlift World Record by 22 Kilograms in Training
When a world-record-holding athlete eclipses their world record in training, the expectations for their next contest skyrocket. Of course, any top-tier powerlifter will have high expectations whenever they ... Continue Reading
The King of New York — A Retrospective of Nick Walker’s 2024 New York Pro Win
On May 18, 2024, the 2024 New York Pro occurred in Teaneck, NJ. One of the premiere contests of the IFBB Pro League season, the New York Pro featured the Men's Open division, highlighted by Nick Walker, ... Continue Reading
John Robert Cardillo Shares Workout Wisdom Learned From Arthur Jones
Imagine lying on the floor, collapsed in a pool of sweat. Your legs are aching; your heart feels like it could explode right through your chest. As you try to open your eyes, sweat blurs your vision. There ... Continue Reading