At 26 years old, Jesus Olivares has already established a reputation as the premier powerlifter in the 120+ kilogram weight class. In February, the Texas native hit an International Powerlifting Federation ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Top 6 Bulking Tips, Plus a Protein Shake Recipe
Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper transformed from a 220-pound marathon runner to a 320-pound powerhouse. He earned the nickname "Moose,” and in just three years packed on 100 pounds and won ... Continue Reading
Every Men’s Physique Olympia Winner
The Olympia weekend is made up of 11 IFBB Pro League divisions. Five of those divisions have been added since 2010. The promoters and organization leaders wanted to attract more athletes and fans to ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda To Compete for $500,000 Prize at Arnold Classic
Samson Dauda, who assumed the throne at the 2024 Mr. Olympia on Oct. 12, won't be retreating from the bodybuilding stage to prep for next year's "O" — he wants to stay in the thick of it. The Arnold ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Reveals New Strongman Coach and Future Competition Schedule
The reigning three-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Tom Stoltman, had a surprisingly underwhelming showing at the 2024 USA Strongman Championships on Sept 28, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, finishing in last ... Continue Reading
Jesse James West Lied His Way Onto the 2024 Olympia Stage
Everyone tuned into the 2024 Olympia knows Samson Dauda thwarted defending champion Derek Lunsford's attempt to win back-to-back titles. Dauda left with the Sandow Trophy and the $600,000 prize. Chris ... Continue Reading
Why Phil Heath Stopped Winning the Mr. Olympia
At some point, bodybuilders take it too far. That’s not us talking, that’s what four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler thinks happened to Phil Heath at the Mr. Olympia. Cutler, of course, isn’t a ... Continue Reading
Upset: Derek Lunsford Drops to Third at 2024 Mr. Olympia
In a surprising twist, reigning Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford placed third at the 2024 Mr. Olympia on Oct. 12, 2024. When Lunsford's name was called, fans in the Resorts World Theater audibly gasped. In ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Announces Retirement From Bodybuilding
No king rules forever. On the evening of Oct. 12, 2024, social media superstar and now six-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead announced his retirement from competitive ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski’s Big Surprise at the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia
German bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski had perhaps the most unexpected showing at the 2024 Olympia so far, at least among the Classic Physique Olympia competitors. Kalecinski took a different approach for ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Ducks Retirement Questions at 2024 Olympia Press Conference
The Latest: Chris Bumstead Announces Retirement from Bodybuilding Chris Bumstead is the talk of the town — in Las Vegas, at least. The 2024 Olympia, which runs in Sin City from Oct. 10 to 13, is ... Continue Reading
Cydney Gillon Retires After Winning 8th Figure Olympia
The 2024 Figure Olympia, which concluded on Oct. 11, 2024, was similar for those who have watched bodybuilding's world championships for most of the past decade: Eight-time champion Cydney Gillon wins in ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Strips Down, Stuns Crowd at 2024 Mr. Olympia Press Conference
They're ready and raring — the best bodybuilders in the world took to the stage on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, during the pre-event press conference for the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest. With microphone in-hand, ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan’s Final “Peak Week” Leg Day Before the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The road to Olympia is a year-round endeavor, with training evolving dramatically through different stages. Bodybuilders transition from the bulking season to the cutting phase, prioritizing muscle ... Continue Reading
Despite Missing Deadline, Hunter Henderson Will Compete in 2024 Ms. Olympia
The 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 11-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, continues to see roster shakeups across several divisions. Most of these changes have come in the form of withdrawals, thus far, from ... Continue Reading
The Science (Or Lack Thereof) Behind Chris Bumstead’s Olympia Physique
A wave of devotion to science-based training is sweeping the bodybuilding world. Athletes optimize every aspect of their training, diet, and sleep regimens, from exercise selection and technique to rep ... Continue Reading
How Ryan Terry Eats During 2024 Olympia Peak Week
Reigning Men’s Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is focused on defending his title. He’s intensified his training with circuit training to achieve peak conditioning. He’s ... Continue Reading
Critiquing Hadi Choopan’s Training and Mindset Before the 2024 Olympia
Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan, known for his unwavering dedication and passion for training, bagged a bronze medal at his Mr. Olympia debut in 2019, fell to fourth in 2020, repeated bronze in 2021, and ... Continue Reading
“He’s Something Else”: Andrew Jacked Can Be the Next Ronnie Coleman, Says Jay Cutler
Andrew Jacked might be the next big thing in bodybuilding — both literally and figuratively. Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known as Andrew Jacked, is days away from his third appearance at the biggest ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Reveals Injury, Withdraws From 2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals
Strongman competitions are a spectacle of incredible human strength. While seeing colossal weights lifted is impressive to watch, the toll on the competitors’ bodies is not ... Continue Reading
Diogo Montenegro Withdraws From 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique competitor Diogo Montenegro is out of the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Montenegro has withdrawn due to ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Will Contend 2025 Arnold Classic Title; Hints at Retirement
On Oct. 2, 2024, four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champ Jeremy Buendia announced via social media that he’ll likely retire from competitive bodybuilding after the 2025 season. Buendia has already started ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Secret Advantage at the 2024 Mr. Olympia
At the 2024 Mr. Olympia, last year's winner, Derek Lunsford, has a chance to establish the next great bodybuilding dynasty. This year’s “O” runs from Oct. 11 to 12 in Las Vegas, NV. The stakes are ... Continue Reading
Do You Agree With These Critiques of Ronnie Coleman’s Thick Back Workout?
"Hypertrophy Coach” Joe Bennett mentors many of the world’s top athletes, offering them his training advice and muscle-building philosophies. Bennett recently dissected the training split of eight-time Mr. ... Continue Reading