On May 8, 2023, then-18-year-old Bulgarian weightlifter Karlos Nasar suffered a serious injury to his Achilles tendon, sidelining him from prominent events like the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey’s 4 Meal Prep Tips for Beginners
The 2013 Women's Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey knows how to lean out for a stageworthy physique or to bulk up during the off-season. The former involves sustaining a caloric deficit, while the ... Continue Reading
The 4 Back Exercises Ryan Terry Trained to Win the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia
Ryan Terry won the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia in November 2023, scoring a staggering jump from his seventh-place finish at the 2022 Olympia. A crucial area of improvement in his physique was his ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Raw Squats 4.5 Kilograms Over the IPF World Record In Training
Super heavyweight powerlifter Sonita Muluh was part of an epic +84-kilogram squat battle at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 Classic World Championships (CWC) in ... Continue Reading
Inderraj Singh-Dhillon (120KG) Raw Deadlifts 9 kilograms Over IPF World Record
120-kilogram powerlifter Inderraj Singh Dhillon made a name for himself at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 Classic World Championships (CWC) in Malta when he broke ... Continue Reading
Program Glutes Like Two-Time Figure Olympia Champion Erin Stern
Two-time Figure Olympia champion (2011-12) Erin Stern develops her glutes with four necessary lower body movements: Hip extension, abduction, adduction, and external rotation. On Nov. 15, 2023, Stern took ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Raw Squats 22 kilograms Over IPF World Record For a Double
Two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw world champion in the 83-kilogram class, Russel Orhii, has made incredible progress in the gym recently. He holds the IPF raw world records in the ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Raw Deadlifts 5 Kilograms Over His IPF World Record
Elite powerlifter Jesus Olivares has won three back-to-back classic world titles in the International Powerlifting Championships (IPF). He raised the first place trophy at the inaugural 2023 Sheffield ... Continue Reading
Erholove Izobodo-John (84KG) Pulls Heaviest Raw British Deadlift In History of 260 Kilograms
On Nov. 26, 2023, 84-kilogram powerlifter Erholove Izobodo-John competed at the British Selections Competition (BSC). This event came about as a result of a reorganization of the European calendar. With ... Continue Reading
4-Time World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw Trains Biceps with 8-Time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman
Four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw might have retired from competitive strongman following his second Shaw Classic win in 2023, but that doesn’t mean he’s done lifting heavy in ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Shares Recovery Plan for Torn Hamstring and Calf Injury
2022 Mr. Olympia's third-place finisher, Nick Walker, tore his hamstring and injured his calf during his prep for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest — he announced his withdrawal the week of the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jamal Browner Deadlifted 1,003 Pounds for 4 Reps
Sometimes, a big lift in the gym doesn't make sense even when you know it happened for real. The weight on the barbell seems too unfathomably heavy for a human person to move. Then you see former ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Coaches High Schoolers How To Do 3 Exercises for Strength
Reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper went to a high school in Louisville to help football players master three strength movements. According to Hooper, any athlete would fare ... Continue Reading
Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Andrei Deiu’s Full Chest Day
Romanian bodybuilder Andrei Deiu earned his IFBB Pro Card by winning the 2017 Men’s Physique Amateur Olympia. Deiu has competed at the Men’s Physique Olympia twice — his top rank was fifth overall in ... Continue Reading
Chikara Ishi — Martins Licis’ Journey to Lift Japanese Power Stones
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis has been traveling the globe, discovering unknown strength rituals and events. His latest adventure to Japan encompassed his lift attempt of ... Continue Reading
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Ryan Terry Recaps His Decade-Long Bodybuilding Journey
Crafting an Olympia-worthy physique demands unwavering perseverance, deep-rooted self-belief, and a relentless drive to adapt and overcome challenges. On Nov. 10, 2023, 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia champion ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Updated Deadlift Technique Features More Quad Recruitment
Since making his international pro strongman debut at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition, the 2023 WSM champion Mitchell Hooper has competed in 13 strongman contests and podiumed all of them. ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead and Courtney King Are Expecting Their First Child in 2024
Reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and 2016 Bikini Olympia champion Courtney King are expecting their first child in 2024. Bumstead shared the news of King's pregnancy on ... Continue Reading
Missy Truscott Tore 2 Menisci & Her ACL at the 2023 Fitness Olympia
Two-time Fitness Olympia champion Missy Truscott was on track to win her third title at the 2023 Olympia. She won the physique round — the first of two scored rounds in the Fitness division; the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ben Pollack Seeks 2025 Olympia Qualification
Ben Pollack is a professional powerlifter and IFBB Pro. Through 2023, he has been recovering from a year-long injury. However, he is ready to return to the competitive bodybuilding stage. On Nov. 6, 2023, ... Continue Reading
Discover Pro Classic Physique Bodybuilder Biki Singh’s Vegetarian Meal Plan
Many believe eating meat is indispensable for building muscle and strength as one needs sufficient protein to build muscle. However, according to the British Council, there are 1.5 billion vegetarians ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Gained 53 Pounds In 5 Days After 2023 Amateur Olympia
After winning his debut Classic Physique bodybuilding show at the 2023 NPC Ultimate Warriors, Larry Wheels narrowly missed winning a coveted IFBB Pro Card at the 2023 Amateur Olympia on Nov. 1, 2023. He ... Continue Reading
Andrew Hause (140KG) Raw Squats 30 Pounds Over World Record In Training
The 2023 The Shack Compound Showdown is a two-day powerlifting meet scheduled for Nov. 11-12, 2023. It features a $9,200 prize pool up for grabs at Bowles Body Performance in Thomasville, NC. One of the ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels’ Lost Eight Pounds During Peak Week For His Classic Physique Amateur Olympia Debut in 2023
Powerlifter, strongman, arm wrestler, and now bodybuilder Larry Wheels made his Classic Physique debut with a win at the NCPC Ultimate Warriors. A few days later, that momentum carried ... Continue Reading