Foam rollers aren’t just for flexibility. Some of the best bodybuilding coaches in the world use them to help their athletes build bigger, stronger chests. When you’re at the top of the bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Issues Deadlift Challenge to Hafthor Bjornsson
“This isn’t clickbait,” said Mitchell Hooper moments before issuing a deadlift challenge to 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson. “I’m formally requesting to be involved in any ... Continue Reading
Brandon Hendrickson Will Not Compete in the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
Three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion Brandon Hendrickson has confirmed he will not compete at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha Withdraws From the 2024 Mr. Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Nathan De Asha is out of the 2024 Mr Olympia contest, scheduled for Oct. 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. On Oct. 5, 2024, De Asha revealed he is in good health but ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Nick Walker Is Out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder and 2024 New York Pro champion Nick Walker is out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest, slated for Oct. 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. This is the second consecutive year ... Continue Reading
Was Kai Greene the Best Natural Bodybuilding Athlete Ever?
A decade ago, Kai Greene was the number two bodybuilder in the world. Greene’s longstanding and, at times, explosive rivalry with seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath raised his profile in the ... Continue Reading
Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Bodybuilding Legend Tom Platz’s Leg Day
Legendary bodybuilder Tom Platz is celebrated for his leg development, specifically the quadriceps, which earned him the nickname “The Quadfather.” Platz's lower body paved the way for competitive success ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 2024 Mr. Olympia Predictions
Jay Cutler has no idea who’s gonna win the 2024 Mr. Olympia. “It’s a hell of a top six,” Cutler said of the highly competitive Men’s Open division at the “O,” which the four-time winner believes is far ... Continue Reading
Defending the Olympia Crown — Ryan Terry’s Training For Muscle Conditioning and Separation
Success in bodybuilding's Men’s Physique division hinges primarily on upper-body shape, symmetry, muscularity, and conditioning. As competition nears, athletes meticulously refine their physiques. On ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Reveals Diet Changes 2 Weeks Out From 2024 Mr. Olympia
The final stages of contest prep can make all the difference between earning a place on the podium or standing on the sidelines. Competitive bodybuilders face the daunting task of trying to have ... Continue Reading
Agata Sitko (76KG) Eclipses Raw Total World Record in Training
Polish powerlifting phenom Agata Sitko has won pretty much everything she has turned her hand to so far. Still a Junior, Sitko has won the Open world title in classic and equipped categories and brought ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Reveals How He Built “Gorilla Suit” Shoulders
Strong shoulders can improve posture, enhance overall functionality, and boost performance across various sports and activities. In his competitive prime, four-time Mr. Olympia champ Jay Cutler ... Continue Reading
“Underdog Mentality”: Chris Bumstead’s Advice to Mr. Olympia First-Timer Martin Fitzwater
Chris Bumstead is bodybuilding’s top dog. The five-time Classic Physique Olympia winner is poised to defend his sixth title at the 2024 Olympia in October. Meanwhile, freshman Men’s Open competitor Martin ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic Learns Mike O’Hearn’s Secrets for Bigger Arms
After failing to qualify for the 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic returns to his former division, Classic Physique, ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ 3 Exercises That Pack Massive Size on His Quads
A well-defined V-taper paired with proportionate, muscular thighs creates the prized X-frame physique — an aesthetic the 2024 Arnold Classic and UK Physique champion Wesley Vissers embodies. Quickly ... Continue Reading
56-Year-Old Shannon Sharpe Looks as Shredded as Ever in Epic Chest and Triceps Workout
Only 378 former players can call themselves Pro Football Hall of Famers. Out of that select group, nine played the tight end position. That represents 2.4% of the elite class who have busts in Canton, OH. ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s Top 5 Leg Workout Tips
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath was the dominant force in bodybuilding from 2011 to 2017. Dubbed "The Gift" for his extraordinary genetics, Heath maintains the moniker with an unwavering ... Continue Reading
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Changed His Mind About Bodybuilding Splits
Arnold Schwarzenegger has his own workout split, and it’s brutal. But in retrospect, the seven-time Mr. Olympia wouldn’t advise beginners to follow it. Quite the opposite, actually. “The Encyclopedia ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s List of the 5 Greatest Bodybuilders of All Time (Spoiler: He’s On It)
Iron sharpens iron; game recognizes game. Those phrases apply across many spectrums, as elite athletes in any sport know what it takes to be the best. In the ultra-competitive world of ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Arm Training With Hany Rambod Two Weeks From the 2024 Olympia
Recent research supports that exercises that load muscles in their fully stretched position can accelerate hypertrophy gains. Adding partial reps, slow eccentrics, and iso-holds helps amplify this effect. ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia: Top 5 Physique Round-Up, 2 Weeks Out
The 2024 Mr. Olympia is just around the corner. The four-day extravaganza in Los Vegas, NV, lasts from Oct. 10 to 13 and will feature the historic 60th edition of the biggest night in ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler on Why Bodybuilders Shouldn’t Do Deadlifts (& What To Do Instead)
Jay Cutler isn’t a fan of deadlifts, at least when it comes to building muscle. The four-time Mr. Olympia winner prefers to modify the deadlift and make it more applicable to hypertrophy ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s “Essential” Chest Exercise
“The incline dumbbell press is my absolute essential chest exercise,” Chris Bumstead said during a Sept. 23, 2024, Q&A just three weeks out from the 2024 Olympia. Every bodybuilder has their ... Continue Reading
2 Weeks Out: 2024 Classic Physique Olympia | Top 5 Physique Round-Up
It’s getting down to the wire — the 2024 Olympia weekend runs from Oct. 10 to 13 in Las Vegas, NV, and will include the highly-anticipated, fan-favorite Classic Physique category. Bumstead will have ... Continue Reading