Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is preparing for his role portraying MMA legend Mark Kerr in the upcoming film The Smashing Machine. Amidst managing his business ventures and rigorous workout ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Leverages Tempo Training For Chest & Triceps Hypertrophy
The reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion, Chris Bumstead, has a vice-like grip on the division. He refuses to rest on his laurels and is continually improving his physique. On June ... Continue Reading
Andy Bolton (125KG) Stiff-Bar Deadlifts 320-Kilogram Raw Double In Training
If one were to look at the all-time multi-ply equipped powerlifting records, one would see Andy Bolton of Great Britain, who holds the all-time world record deadlift in the 140KG and +140KG classes. In ... Continue Reading
Why Jay Cutler Thinks the Bench Press Is the “Worst Exercise” for Bodybuilding
"The bench press is the standard, which is funny because it's like the worst exercise for bodybuilding." That's Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, discussing the merit of free-weight compound ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ Top 3 Exercises To Build a Bigger Chest
A well-developed chest enhances overall aesthetics and can improve posture, breathing, functional strength, and athletic performance. The 2024 Arnold Classic (AC) champion Wesley Vissers shared the 3 ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin Teaches the Mandatory Poses for Classic Physique
The Classic Physique division prioritizes symmetry, proportion, and muscularity, reminiscent of the Golden Era of bodybuilding (1960s-80s). While Open division competitors perform eight mandatory poses, ... Continue Reading
How Mitchell Hooper Trains Strongman at Planet Fitness
It isn't always easy to train heavy in a commercial gym. The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper recently tested his heavy-training luck at Planet Fitness on May 28, 2024. Hooper ... Continue Reading
Interview: The One Item 2020 Olympian Mattie Rogers “Must Have” in Her Gym Bag
For Mattie Rogers, preparation is everything: "I keep everything I could possibly need to train or compete in my gym bag," says Rogers, Tokyo 2020 Olympian and perhaps the United States' most decorated ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Cheat Day To Fuel His Arm Training
The reigning Mr. Olympia, Derek Lunsford, isn’t resting on his laurels after clinching the Men’s Open title from Hadi Choopan in 2023. On June 5, 2024, Lunsford shared ... Continue Reading
Is Lasha Talakhadze Strong Enough to Win the 2024 Olympics?
The 2024 Olympics begin in less than two months. And as the commencement of the summer Games on Jul. 26 looms ever closer, we're starting to wonder who will take home those precious gold medals in Paris. ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 5 Go-To Chest Exercises For Aesthetics
In a Jun. 4, 2024, YouTube video, four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler shared a pec-blasting workout focused on aesthetics. The world-renowned bodybuilder divulged his wisdom regarding form and ... Continue Reading
World Record? 125-Pound Woman Performs Weighted Triceps Dip With +176 Pounds Added
Nadine Hettinga might just be the strongest woman you’ve never heard of. She’s a streetlifter — a burgeoning strength sport focused mainly around 1-rep max weighted calisthenics. On Jun. 4, 2024, ... Continue Reading
7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon’s Calf Workout for Beginners
Calves can be notoriously tricky to grow, yet they are crucial for athletic performance and an aesthetic physique. Seven-time and reigning Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon acknowledges the struggle of ... Continue Reading
“I Want To Be Michael Jordan” & More: Chris Bumstead on 2024 Olympia Prep
"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