Nick Walker is changing gears. After his last-minute withdrawal from the 2024 Olympia and subsequent divorce from renowned bodybuilding coach Matt Jansen, "the Mutant" seems to have found a new mentor in ... Continue Reading
Top Bodybuilders Eat Grits, Not Oatmeal — Here’s Why
The world’s best bodybuilders are famously picky eaters — in a good way. Bodybuilders rely on meticulously calculated meal prep to fuel their muscle-building efforts. Grits aren’t a ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s “Pity Party” Almost Ended His Bodybuilding Career
Ronnie Coleman’s legendary bodybuilding career almost ended before it began — in earnest, at least. Most bodybuilding fans (rightfully) recognize Coleman as the eight-time Mr. Olympia and debatable modern ... Continue Reading
Watch Zahir Khudayarov’s Insane Strength and Cardio Combo: Squatting 300KG (661LB) For 10 Reps In Training
When you're an all-time great powerlifter, you must push the bounds of what seems reasonably possible for humankind bound by gravity and comprised of flesh, muscle, and bone. When your name is Zahir ... Continue Reading
“I Don’t Think I’m Going To Win”: Chris Bumstead’s Expectations for His Men’s Open Bodybuilding Debut
Reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia Champ Chris Bumstead is readying for his Open bodybuilding debut at the 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17 in Prague, Czech Republic. “I’m already ... Continue Reading
Rizki Juniansyah Is the Second-Best Jerker in Weightlifting History
In April, Rizki Juniansyah made a big splash in the weightlifting world when he sniped one of Indonesia’s athlete slots from teammate Rahmat Erwin Abdullah. Juniansyah went on to win the 73-kilogram event ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s New Training Split, Leg Hacks, and More
IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic is trading his board shorts for posing trunks in a switch from Men’s Physique back to Classic Physique, retrying his luck in the heavier weight ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 3 Go-To Exercises for “Barn Door” Wide Lats
Four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler was "known for his width." Crafting a back wider than a barn door is no small feat — to succeed, you need to know which lat exercises are worth your time, and which ... Continue Reading
Can Chris Bumstead Succeed in Men’s Open Bodybuilding? Samson Dauda Isn’t Sold
In November, Chris Bumstead’s legions of fans are going to get something they’ve wanted for a long time. Bumstead, 29, retired on top of the world after winning his sixth Classic Physique Olympia title in ... Continue Reading
212 Olympia Champion Shaun Clarida To Compete In Men’s Open at 2024 EVLS Prague Pro
The 2024 EVLS Prague Pro on Nov. 16-17, 2024, at the PVA Expo Prague in Letňany, Prague, Czech Republic, will feature seven divisions: Men's Open, 212, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Bikini, Figure, and ... Continue Reading
“No Movement Is Inherently Unsafe” — Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s Training
Samson Dauda made history in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct.12, 2024, as the first Nigerian to win the Mr. Olympia, claiming a record-breaking $600,000 prize pool. He’ll attempt to replicate his success at the ... Continue Reading
Why the 4th-Best Bodybuilder in the World Never Does Cardio
Martin Fitzwater broke all the rules at his first Mr. Olympia, including cardio. "The Martian," 27, made his Olympia debut in 2024, gracing the stage amid what many pros called the most competitive Men's ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on When To Use Machines vs. Free Weights for Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a surprisingly vibes-based sport. When it comes to equipment usage — specifically, machines vs. free weights for muscle growth — intuition and preference matter a great deal. A good ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Phil Heath and Strongman Brian Shaw Inducted Into International Sports Hall of Fame
Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw has been busy since retiring from competition in 2023. Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath is tied for the second most Sandow trophies in ... Continue Reading
Love & Lifting — Wesley Vissers’ New Bodybuilding Coach Is His Fiance
Working out with a significant other can with accountability for health and fitness goals. What happens when one's partner becomes a coach? For the 2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, it led to a ... Continue Reading
Taylor Atwood Is So Back
Of the 10 best powerlifters in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), only three are men. Ranked by GL points — a metric used to rank athletes of different weights and genders against each other ... Continue Reading
Exclusive Interview: Erin Banks Is NOT Retiring
2022 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Erin Banks set his sights on regaining the title at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, after conceding it to Ryan Terry in ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joe Baena Shares Physique Update, Push Workout
Joe Baena has big shoes to fill. Arnold Schwarzenegger's youngest son has always borne a striking resemblance to his father; after years in the weight room, he's looking the part as well. We'll also ... Continue Reading
“My Goal Is To Win Mr. Olympia” — Two-Time 212 Olympia Champion Keone Pearson Trains Like He’s Still Chasing the Title
One of the most anticipated showdowns at the 2024 Olympia was the rematch between 2023 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson and two-time winner Shaun Clarida, who lost the title to Pearson last year. That ... Continue Reading
“Uncomfortable, Bloated, & Sluggish”: What It’s Like to Gain Weight After a Bodybuilding Show
Bodybuilding pushes the limits of human capabilities through extreme physical changes, demanding enormous mental resilience. While preparing for a bodybuilding show is arguably the most challenging, ... Continue Reading
“He’s a Motherf%#ker”: Jay Cutler on the Most “Abrasive” Coach in Bodybuilding
Your favorite bodybuilder probably owes their success to Hany Rambod. Not literally, but almost — Rambod, whose industry-appropriate nickname “the Pro Creator” speaks for itself, has worked with many of ... Continue Reading
Italian Stallion: Antonino Pizzolato Smashes 180KG Snatch
Antonino Pizzolato is, maybe, Italy’s best weightlifter. Italian weightlifters floundered at the 2024 Olympics in Paris after raising their profile throughout the pre-Games qualification period, but ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Infuriates Physicists, Performs Muscle-Ups at 270LB
Leading physicists penned a strongly-worded letter to Larry Wheels on Oct. 25, 2024, after news spread of Wheels’ latest and perhaps most egregious refutation of basic scientific principles. Wheels ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard Ranks Best and Worst Biceps Exercises
Though the biceps are small muscles that flex the arm, when well-developed, they command a visual prominence comparable to much larger muscles, which requires proper training. On Oct. 19, 2024, ... Continue Reading