On March 19, 2024, Men's Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada published a video on his YouTube channel showcasing his arm workout at the newly opened House of Gainz gym in Austin, TX. This off-season ... Continue Reading
Zahir Khudayarov (140KG) Squats a 475-Kilogram Double In Wraps
Knocking on the door of an all-time powerlifting world record is a rare feat. Zahir Khudayarov's hand has only gotten heavier and heavier, slamming on the door of the all-time world record raw squat with ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s & Phil Heath’s Upper Body Workout at 2024 Arnold Sports Festival UK
At the 2024 Arnold Sports Festival UK event in Birmingham, UK, from March 15-17, 2024, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Phil Heath showcased various equipment for rows, pulldowns, and curls ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Post Hamstring Tear Leg Training 9 Weeks Out From the 2024 New York Pro
The 2021 Arnold Classic (AC) champion, Nick Walker, worked to build his legs after placing second behind Samson Dauda at the 2023 AC. However, Walker suffered an unfortunate hamstring tear days before ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Performs 260-Kilogram (573-Pound) Seated Raw Shoulder Press in Training
All-time raw bench press world record holder Julius Maddox is known for his pressing prowess but has "irregular strength" in movements beyond the bench press. On March 18, 2024, Maddox published a video of ... Continue Reading
How Figure Bodybuilder Ashley Lakomowski Trains Back 2 Months Before a Pro Show
In the Figure division, athletes are judged heavily on balance and shape, specifically in the back, shoulders, hamstrings, and glutes. Figure bodybuilders train their backs to build the coveted ... Continue Reading
Regan Grimes’ Push Day with 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford In Front of a Live Audience
Watching elite bodybuilders train can motivate and give insights for improving workouts. In a video published on YouTube on March 12, 2024, Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes teamed with reigning Mr. ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Explains How to Achieve a Huge Back
The 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford embarked on his inaugural journey to South Korea, where he teamed up with fellow Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes and several Korean bodybuilders for a back workout. ... Continue Reading
How Hadi Choopan Trains Back After Winning the 2024 Arnold Classic
2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan further etched his name in the annals of professional bodybuilding by becoming the fifth bodybuilder to win both Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic titles after defeating 2023 ... Continue Reading
Classic Physique Chest Training With Bumstead, Queiroz, Kalecinski, & Vissers
During an intense chest workout, the strength of four renowned Classic Physique bodybuilders was on full display. Five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead, 2023 Arnold ... Continue Reading
Victoria Long Retires From Competitive Strongwoman
One of strongwoman's most dominant athletes has curtain called her competitive career. Two-time Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASW) champion Victoria Long announced her retirement from competitive ... Continue Reading
Watch 19-Year-Old World Record Holder Karlos Nasar Squat 280KG (617.2LB)
If you follow weightlifting, you know who Karlos Nasar is. The 19-year-old Bulgarian prodigy is at the top of the sport right now, having claimed multiple world records well before his 20th birthday. A ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada’s Off-Season Pull Day for Thicker Lats
Men's Open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada took a hiatus from YouTube after the 2023 Olympia, where he finished sixth overall, ascending one rank from the 2022 Olympia. On March 5, 2024, Labrada returned to ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda and Coach Milos Sarcev Part Ways
The 2024 Arnold Classic runner-up Samson Dauda is expected to compete at the 2024 Arnold Classic UK. After confirming a health scare following the 2024 Arnold Classic only required prescribed antibiotics ... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Samson Dauda Says His “Body is Failing,” Cleared to Compete in 2024 Arnold Classic UK
2023 Arnold Classic champion Samson Dauda took to his Instagram page on March 6, 2024, to update his followers on his condition following his second-place finish to Hadi Choopan at the ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard Uses Science to Analyze Sam Sulek’s Training
As the fitness industry's most popular influencer, Sam Sulek’s training and dieting methods frequently spark debate and garner attention. On Feb. 28, 2024, powerlifter Jeff Nippard, ... Continue Reading
Train Chest and Back Like Five-Time Classic Physique Olympia Champ Chris Bumstead
Professional bodybuilders are on an ongoing quest to master the art and science of building muscle size, symmetry, and balance. Emulating their training methods can refine technique, accelerate progress, ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Pulls 666LBS (302KGS) Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record
Lucy Underdown has knocked down another record. On Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, Underdown made history in Columbus, OH when she set a new all-time women's Elephant Bar deadlift world record of 302 kilograms, ... Continue Reading
Mateusz Kieliszkowski Trains Heavy for the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic
Two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) runner-up Mateusz Kieliszkowski will compete in his eighth Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) on March 1-2, 2024, at the Arnold Sports ... Continue Reading
An Inside Look at Wesley Vissers’ Peak Week Training for the 2024 Arnold Classic
Peak week is the final five to seven days leading to a bodybuilding competition. During peak week, competitive bodybuilders usually reduce their training volume and boost carb intake to increase muscle ... Continue Reading
Interview: Lauralie Chapados Is Poised to Three-Peat at the 2024 Bikini International
IFBB Pro League Bikini division athlete Lauralie Chapados sat in her hotel room in Columbus, OH, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, preparing to compete for her third consecutive Bikini International title on ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson’s New 8,000-Calorie Diet For the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic
Most pro-strongman competitors weigh north of 300 pounds. Athletes of such colossal stature rely on high-calorie meals to fuel their heavy training and recovery. Strongman turned boxer turned ... Continue Reading
Interview: Samson Dauda is Prepared to Defend His Arnold Classic Title
2023 Arnold Classic champion Samson Dauda is in the final stages of his preparation for the 2024 Arnold Classic, set for Mar. 1-2, 2024, in Columbus, OH. Dauda will attempt to become the ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii’s Final Heavy Deadlift Session Before the 2024 Powerlifting America Raw Nationals
Elite powerlifter Russel Orhii is returning to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). Orhii was the IPF Classic World Champion in 2019 and 2021 and still holds the 83-kilogram class ... Continue Reading