Bodybuilding fans and followers know that the two biggest titles in the sport are the Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic. After that, there are a series of titles that rising competitors ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Luo Shifang (59KG) Jerks 150KG During Team China’s Preparation for 2022 World Championships
The Chinese weightlifting team is a seemingly-bottomless pit of top-tier talent. On July 7, 2022, a video was posted to Instagram showcasing a Chinese weightlifter named Luo Shifang crushing a 150-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rauno Heinla Exceeds Masters Deadlift World Record by 14 Kilograms in Training
The race to set a new world record deadlift is heating up. Rauno Heinla of Estonia took to his Instagram page on July 10, 2022, to share a video wherein he successfully deadlifted 450 kilograms (992.1 ... Continue Reading
Take a Tour Through Brian Shaw’s Home Gym
Brian Shaw is one of five strongmen to win the World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest at least four times (the others are Žydrūnas Savickas (4), Magnus ver Magnusson (4), Jón Páll Sigmarsson (4), and Mariusz ... Continue Reading
Actress Natalie Portman Drank Vegan Protein Shakes and Ate Asparagus To Get In Shape for “Thor: Love and Thunder”
Natalie Portman returns to the silver screen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Jane Foster in the blockbuster movie Thor: Love and Thunder. This time, Portman helms the hammer and becomes "Mighty ... Continue Reading
Watch The Stoltman Brothers Train With Bodybuilder Nathan De Asha
The strongman and bodybuilding worlds have collided. On July 8, 2022, the reigning two-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion, Tom Stoltman, and 2021 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM), Luke Stoltman, ... Continue Reading
2022 Shaw Classic Roster Confirmed
The third annual Shaw Classic will take place at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland, CO, on Aug. 13-14, 2022. It is the largest venue thus far in the contest's young history. The 2022 Shaw ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show: Chris Duffin Shares His Survivor Mentality and How To Build Resiliency
The sixth episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show aired on Generation Iron's YouTube channel on July 8, 2022. It featured co-owner of Kabuki Strength and elite powerlifter Chris Duffin. Duffin is ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey and Regan Grimes Build Their Lats at the Mecca of Bodybuilding
Women's Physique competitor Dana Linn Bailey and Men's Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes met up at the Mecca of Bodybuilding — Gold’s Gym in Venice, CA, for a back workout. They both were attending the LA Fit ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov Reviews His Preparation and Performance at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man Contest
One of the biggest stories during the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest won by Tom Stoltman was the performance by 2020 WSM champion Oleksii Novikov, who finished third overall. However, simply ... Continue Reading
Iron Biby Withdraws From the 2022 Strongman Classic, Eddie Williams Named as Replacement
On July 6, 2022, Giants Live announced that Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou has withdrawn from the 2022 Strongman Classic, scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, ... Continue Reading
Watch Bodybuilder Brett Wilkin Conquer a Heavy Back Training Session
Brett Wilkin recently moved to Florida and weighs 274 pounds as he prepares for an upcoming guest posing in Minnesota. His most recent contest was the 2022 Arnold Classic USA, where he finished sixth ... Continue Reading
Adam Bishop Withdraws From the 2022 Strongman Classic Due to Injury, Gavin Bilton Named as Replacement
On July 6, 2022, Giants Live announced on its Instagram page that due to an injury, 2020 Britain’s Strongest Man winner Adam Bishop has withdrawn from the 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic. The ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Andrew Hause (140KG) Hits 467.8-Kilogram (1031.4-Pound) Squat PR in Training
Whenever powerlifter Andrew Hause steps up to a barbell, he will probably lift it successfully regardless of the weight that's loaded on it. He holds the all-time Junior total world record (wraps) of ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Shares New 8-Week Training Split Before His 2022 Olympia Prep
Hunter Labrada, the fourth-place finisher in the 2021 Mr. Olympia contest, finished a deload week and took to his YouTube channel on July 4, 2022, to share his training split for the next eight weeks. This ... Continue Reading
Regan Grimes Utilizes Electric Stimulation Therapy for a Chest and Biceps Workout
Regan Grimes’ rise in Men’s Open bodybuilding has been impressive during his short time competing in the IFBB Pro League. He is relatively young with his 29th birthday on June 26, 2022, and his dramatic ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Trains Quads With an Improved Breathing Technique
While the three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead got a score of five on his 2021 Olympia scorecard, meaning his physique was nearly perfect in the eyes of the judges, Bumstead still ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Mattie Rogers (76KG) Sets Three Senior American Records at 2022 National Championships
USA Weightlifting's (USAW) 2022 National Championships Week is alight with action. On Jul. 2, 2022, weightlifter Mattie Rogers set three new Senior American Records in the snatch, clean & jerk, and ... Continue Reading
At 62 Years Old, Powerlifter David Ricks Squats 238 Kilograms (525 Pounds) for 8 Reps
They say Father Time is undefeated, but 62-year-old David Ricks is putting up one heck of a fight. The Masters powerlifter is fresh off a win at the 2022 IPF World Classic Championships, where he set ... Continue Reading
Gunnar Peterson To Mike O’Hearn: The Secret to Fitness Longevity Is Always Striving For Your Full Potential
The fifth episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show presented by Generation Iron aired on July 1, 2022. The bodybuilder and former American Gladiator interviewed renowned celebrity personal trainer Gunnar ... Continue Reading
ICYMI: Watch Terrence Ruffin’s “Most Painful” Posing Routine at the 2022 Cydney Gillon Peach Classic
Classic Physique competitor Terrence Ruffin is widely regarded as one of the most eye-catching posers currently in the IFBB today. Watching Ruffin flow through his poses is reminiscent of Golden era ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Focuses on Building His Quads During Off-Season Training
Three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead filmed a grueling leg workout for a video he posted on his Youtube channel on June 23rd, 2022. Bumstead is bulking in his ... Continue Reading
2022 Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2022 Orlando Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for the weekend of July 2, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center in downtown Orlando, FL. The only IFBB Pro League division that will be contested ... Continue Reading
Interview: Former MLB Pitcher Kyle Farnsworth On Winning Gold in Bodybuilding Debut
On June 25, 2022, former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Kyle Farnsworth made his amateur bodybuilding debut at The Southern USA National Qualifier, Sheru Classic. He competed in three divisions — ... Continue Reading