The sport of strongman can be deceiving to those unfamiliar. While strongman and strongwoman contests seek to reward the strongest individual at a given contest, the events that determine who that is ... Continue Reading
Try these 6 Back Building Exercises From IFBB Pro Justin Shier
When IFBB Pro Justin Shier steps into the gym for a back workout, he doesn’t leave until he’s worked every muscle. This gym warrior leaves it all in the gym through varied movements and differing loads. In ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and Ed Coan Talk Motivation Vs. Passion
The 15th episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on Sept. 16, 2022. In it, the show's namesake spoke to legendary powerlifter Ed Coan. The 59-year-old Coan has ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Invited to Compete in Men’s Open at 2022 Mr. Olympia
It seems like Derek Lunsford — the 2021 212 Olympia winner — won't be defending his title in 2022. On Sept. 15, 2022, Mr. Olympia LLC announced on Instagram that Lunsford received a "special invite" to ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Will Not Compete at the 2022 Mr. Olympia
The 2022 Olympia roster just saw a major shakeup. On the September 15, 2022, episode of the Cutler Cast — hosted by four-time Mr. O Jay Cutler — Men's Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes announced that he will ... Continue Reading
Strongman-Turned-Boxer Hafthor Björnsson Reveals Back and Abs Workout
When Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson was atop the strongman world, he weighed over 400 pounds. The 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion stands 6'9" tall and, since leaving strongman behind for a ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Nick Walker and Brett Wilkin Dominate a Quad-centric Workout
2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker aims to dethrone two-time reigning Mr. Olympia champion Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay at the 2022 Olympia. Walker is qualified per his fifth-place finish at his ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada On the Differences Between Enhanced and Natural Training
Every week, 2022 Olympia contender Hunter Labrada takes to his YouTube channel to advise aspiring bodybuilders and anyone who loves making progress in the gym. On Sept. 13, 2022, Labrada broached a subject ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Bill Pearl Has Died at 91 Years Old
Legendary bodybuilder William "Bill" Arnold Pearl has passed away at the age of 91. It was confirmed by Pearl's wife, Judy, on the official Bill Pearl Facebook page that Pearl passed at 4:00 a.m. on Sept. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats 455 Kilograms (1,003.1 Pounds) Raw in Training
Over 120-kilogram powerlifter and two-time IPF World Superheavyweight Champion Jesus Olivares has become the latest strength athlete to join the 1,000-pound squat club on social media. On Sept. 13, 2022, ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Uses Progressive Overload and High Volume for Shoulder Hypertrophy
The two-time reigning World's Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman does not intend to compete in another elite competition in 2022. He encountered travel issues that caused him to withdraw from the 2022 Shaw ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Unveils Roster for 2022 World Weightlifting Championships
The United States is sending its best and brightest weightlifters to the world stage in 2022. On Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2022, USA Weightlifting (USAW) publicized the roster of athletes they're sending to ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack (90KG) Bench Presses 275 Kilograms (606 Pounds) in Training
Powerlifter John Haack is set to compete at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Pro Raw meet, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in North Kansas City, MO. On Sept. 12, 2022, ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey Fatigued Kristen Nun’s Triceps With One Massive Superset
Former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey met with bodybuilder and Flag Nor Fail sponsored athlete Kristen Nun for an epic arm session. Bailey does ... Continue Reading
Watch 9-Year-Old Weightlifter Rory van Ulft (30KG) Deadlift 111 Kilograms (244.7 Pounds) in Training
There are a lot of strong weightlifters and powerlifters pulling immensely heavy weights in the gym — whether it's Men's Open bodybuilders lifting heavy to add denseness to their lat spreads or strongwomen ... Continue Reading
The Diet Terrence Ruffin Follows to Build Off-Season Mass Revealed
The reigning two-time Arnold Classic Classic Physique champion Terrence Ruffin broke down his daily diet in his off-season in a video published on his YouTube channel on Sept. 1, 2022. He ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Dana Linn Bailey and Kristen Nun Annihilate a Grueling Leg Session
Former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey met with bodybuilder and Flag Nor Fail sponsored athlete Kristen Nun at their new private location in Montana for a heavy, high-volume leg workout. ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Discuss The Necessity of Protein for Longevity
After a week-long hiatus, The Mike O'Hearn show returned to Generation Iron's YouTube channel with episode 14, featuring the show's namesake interviewing Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a medical ... Continue Reading
2022 Yamamoto Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2022 Yamamoto Nutrition Pro is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Milan, Italy. Four IFBB Pro League contests will be held at this show, and all the winners qualify for the 2022 ... Continue Reading
4-Time Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Jeremy Buendia Says He Plans to Compete Again
Four-time Men’s Physique Olympia winner Jeremy Buendia has committed to returning to the competitive bodybuilding stage for the first time since 2018. Although he doesn't explicitly say so, Buendia ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Larry Wheels Tests His Bench and Squat Strength After Going Off Steroids and On TRT
Powerlifter Larry Wheels is an open book about his recent decision to stop using steroids. Wheels' goal is to test how much he can lift without the help of the drugs, which he says he’s been taking for the ... Continue Reading
Check Out Regan Grimes’ Intense Back Training for Hypertrophy
Regan Grimes seeks to take the Men’s Open bodybuilding division by storm as he heads to the 2022 Olympia on Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV. The 29-year-old Canadian powerhouse started pumping iron at age 17 ... Continue Reading
Here’s the Upper Body Training That Gets Terrence Ruffin Huge In His Off-Season
The reigning two-time Arnold Classic Classic Physique champion Terrence Ruffin broke down what he sets out to do during this off-season training and nutrition. He eats nearly 5,000 calories daily ... Continue Reading
Jujimufu Recaps His Performance at the NPC North American Championships
Jon “Jujimufu” Call opened up about his recent bodybuilding performance at the National Physique Committee (NPC) North American Championships. The show occurred on Aug. 31 through Sept. 3, 2022, in ... Continue Reading