Spectators sitting amongst the crowd watching pro bodybuilding shows are likely to have expectations of what they will see when entering the venue: larger-than-life figures with aesthetic physiques with ... Continue Reading
Watch Weightlifter Artyom Antropov (102KG) Squat 322 Kilograms (710 Pounds)
Mass moves mass. On Mar. 11, 2023, weightlifter Artyom Antropov posted a training video to social media. In it, the 23-year-old Olympic lifter back squatted a mind-boggling 322 kilograms, or 708.4 pounds. ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski and Chris Bumstead Use a Flamingo Curl Variation to Build Olympia-Level Biceps
Four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has been training with his top competition to kick off his 2023 off-season training. Earlier in March, the winningest Classic Physique Olympian in ... Continue Reading
Evan Singleton’s Tips for Aspiring Strongman Athletes
The number of professional strongman athletes at the elite level of the sport is pretty static. Unless your name is Mitchell Hooper, breaking into the pro scene and riding the train of competitive ... Continue Reading
Understanding How WWE’s Finn Bálor and Sheamus’ Offset Training Improves Stability
In episode 124 of the “Celtic Warrior Workouts” on YouTube, host Sheamus is joined by fellow Irishman and WWE Superstar Finn Bálor for an unorthodox routine designed to test body and mind. Bálor was the ... Continue Reading
Bumstead and Queiroz — The Top Two Classic Physique Bodybuilders in the World Train Together
There is little doubt that Chris Bumstead is the man to beat in the Classic Physique division. He's the reigning four-time Olympia champion and somehow improves upon his dominant physique year after ... Continue Reading
How Does Dana Linn Bailey Diet to Get Shredded?
Controlling one's diet by manipulating calories into a deficit to lose fat and reveal the hard-earned muscle underneath is critical for bodybuilders and their aesthetics. If the body fat percentage is too ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada’s Tips for Digestion, Progressive Overload, and Shoring Up Weaknesses
When elite pro bodybuilders offer their training, diet, and recovery advice, it's favorable for gym-goers with aspirations of improving in those areas to pay heed. On March 10, 2023, 2023 Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
On “The Mike O’Hearn Show,” Bodybuilder Rich Gaspari Says, “Hard Work Is Being Replaced by Drugs”
Episode 36 of The Mike O’Hearn Show, published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 10, 2023, featured bodybuilder Rich Gaspari discussing the dynamics between when he competed and ... Continue Reading
The 8 Training Mistakes Ryan Terry Avoids
Most people have probably thought about how they would do things differently if they got to go back in time or give advice to their younger selves. On Feb. 26, 2023, Men's Physique bodybuilder Ryan Terry ... Continue Reading
Check Out the Arm Workout Samson Dauda Used Before His 2023 Arnold Classic Win
The 2023 Arnold Classic crowned a first-time champion in Samson Dauda on March 4, 2023, in Columbus, OH. The decision by the judges was a nailbiter between the "Nigerian Lion" and runner-up Nick ... Continue Reading
Here’s Why Bikini Bodybuilder Ashley Kaltwasser Competes So Frequently
At the 2023 Bikini International contest, Lauralie Chapados defended her crown, besting three Bikini Olympia champions, including the reigning Olympia champion Maureen Blanquisco. Blanquisco ranked second ... Continue Reading
Luke Stoltman Shares What Went Wrong During The Austrian Oak at the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic
The 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic was loaded with memorable storylines and clips for future highlight reels: from Mitchell Hooper's consistency to take the overall title in his rookie year after placing ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Weighs In — Does Meal Frequency and Timing Matter?
When training to bulk or cut, the most significant factor for success in either pursuit is managing a caloric surplus or deficit. More calories lead to weight gain, and fewer calories lead to weight loss — ... Continue Reading
WWE’s Dominik Mysterio and Sheamus Torch Calories With High-Intensity Circuit Training
In episode 123 of the “Celtic Warrior Workouts” on YouTube, WWE Superstar Sheamus was joined by a different type of gym partner. Having trained with the likes of the hulking Bobby Lashley and the big ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Teaches Eddie Hall the Difference Between Training for Strongman Vs. Bodybuilding
Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler used to feel like he "could walk through walls" after his back training sessions because of how intense the pumps were. On March 5, 2023, Cutler attempted to ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Provides Technique Breakdown for Each Movement in His Leg Training
The 2023 Arnold Classic saw Samson Dauda raise the trophy of the second-most prestigious contest in professional bodybuilding. Along with that victory was his qualification for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson and Dan Bell Deadlift Together at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival
The 2023 Arnold Sports Festival from March 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, OH, was flush with action across various strength sports. Nick Walker and Samson Dauda clashed at the top two in ... Continue Reading
Here’s How Bodybuilder Samson Dauda Preps His Food Bi-Weekly
The 2023 Arnold Classic will occur at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH, on March 3-5, 2023. The headlining event for the second-most prestigious bodybuilding title in the world is the Men's ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Unpacks If You Should Weigh Food Raw or Cooked
After competing at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest in Las Vegas, NV, in December 2022, Hunter Labrada delved into what caused him to slip from fourth place in 2021 to seventh place in 2022. While chalking it ... Continue Reading
Kickboxer Bernard “Swiftkick” Robinson Puts WWE Stars Sheamus and Drew McIntyre Through a Full-Body Boxing Workout
In episode 122 of WWE Superstar Sheamus' YouTube show, "Celtic Warrior Workouts," the big man from Dublin was joined by his tag team partner, Drew McIntyre, for a training session led by former ... Continue Reading
2023 Shaw Classic Roster Announced; the Last Contest of Brian Shaw’s Strongman Career
The 2023 Shaw Classic has been officially announced for Aug. 19-20, 2023. With it was the release of the stacked roster of elite strongmen competing in the fourth edition of the contest. On Feb. 27, 2023, ... Continue Reading
2023 Orchid Pro Preview — Figure and Bikini Bodybuilding Shows in Singapore
The 2023 Orchid Pro is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at The Theatre at Mediacorp at The Shugart in Singapore. Two IFBB Pro League divisions, Figure and Bikini, will hold contests to ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the Classic Physique Division at the 2023 Arnold Classic
The 2023 Arnold Classic Classic Physique (ACCP) contest is scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2023, in the Battelle Grand Ballroom of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. For the first ... Continue Reading