Chris Bumstead isn't done just yet. The six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion's retirement from bodybuilding appears to be short-lived — and now, many bodybuilding fans will get what they ... Continue Reading
Strongman Robert Oberst Returns After Extended Absence, Shares Training Plan & Diet
Veteran strongman Robert Oberst was absent from professional competition in 2023 to focus on his television acting debut as "Karl Montgomery” in the third season of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones. ... Continue Reading
Former World’s Strongest Man Geoff Capes Passed Away at Age 75
Two-time World’s Strongest Man, Geoff Capes, died on Oct. 23, 2024. He was 75 years old. No cause of death was announced at the time of this article’s publication, but his passing was confirmed by The ... Continue Reading
World’s First Weightlifting Museum Opens in China
2024 has been a great year for weightlifting — there was a little event in Paris back in August called the Olympic Games, and before that, the IWF World Cup proved to be one of the most exhilarating ... Continue Reading
Dwayne Johnson’s Go-To Back Exercise (& How To Do It)
Dwayne Johnson is larger than life. So profoundly dedicated to his workouts is “The Rock” that he’s known for hauling a fully furnished and functional weight room — called Johnson’s Iron Paradise — to ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski Eats Way Fewer Calories Than You Think
Polish Strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski has been in recovery from an Achilles tendon injury after placing second at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic in March. Since mending, ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Breaks With Coach Matt Jansen Following 2024 Olympia Withdrawal
Nick Walker is a free agent. "The Mutant," who abruptly pulled out of competing in the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition this October, has decided to sever his relationship with renowned pro bodybuilding coach ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Explains How Pro Bodybuilders Do the Dumbbell Bench Press
Bodybuilders of all stripes love working with dumbbells — and for good reason. If you’re four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, exercises like the dumbbell bench press stay in the rotation year-round. If ... Continue Reading
The Number-One Key to Improving Your Arm Training
Retired pro bodybuilder and social media star Seth Feroce centers his workouts around proven training fundamentals, emphasizing intensity to maximize muscle growth. On Oct. 14, 2024, Feroce offered his ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan Had a Great Year, and He’s Devastated About It
Hadi Choopan had a great year of bodybuilding. The first Iranian-born athlete to win the Mr. Olympia was unhappy to lose his title in 2023 and had vowed to get the Sandow back in 2024. Choopan ... Continue Reading
The Top 5 Back Exercises For Strongman
The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE), Mitchell Hooper, shared his favorite five pull-day lifts with world-class muscle-building tips on Oct. 10, ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares Squats 5-Rep, 402.5-Kilogram PR in 2025 Sheffield Championships Training
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