Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon has maintained her spot on the division's throne, amassing seven consecutive titles. Recently, Gillon shared insights into the shoulder training that partially ... Continue Reading
Judges Told Breon Ansley to Improve His Legs — and He’s Listening
Success in competitive bodybuilding hinges on the judges' assessment of an ideal physique. Athletes proactively seek feedback from judges to address any identified weaknesses, and Breon Ansley is listening ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s 2 Favorite Shoulder Exercises
Nick Walker doesn't believe in overconfidence. The 2024 New York Pro winner is considered an underdog for the 2024 Olympia, but Walker likes his chances. Why? He's got shoulders for days. We're going ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Is Bringing Up His Legs to Challenge Chris Bumstead at the 2024 Olympia
The five-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead’s sprawling quad sweeps, diced hamstrings, and striated glutes have made him unbeatable for the past half decade. However, the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Scientists Astonished by Eddie Hall’s Extra-Large “Guy Ropes”
Relax, it's not what you think. Researchers out of Loughborough University in the United Kingdom conducted a study on strongman Eddie Hall — and were shocked by what they found. In their discussion of ... Continue Reading
Unofficial World Record: Jiang Huihua’s Double-Bodyweight, 99KG Snatch
Despite being one of Team China's best athletes and having the strength to snatch more than twice her own weight, 49-kilogram Jiang Huihua has never been to the Olympic Games. Yet Jiang has ... Continue Reading
Don’t Endanger Your Gains by Undereating
Athletes who undereat, particularly those focused on building strength and muscle, face significant risks. On Sept. 8, 2024, the ultra-marathoner and seven-time CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Vince Taylor Is Still Shredded at Age 68
Bodybuilding legend and five-time Masters Olympia champion Vince Taylor is still training hard at 68. Taylor, who is considered by many to be the greatest Masters bodybuilder ever, still works as a ... Continue Reading
Breaking: Big Ramy Will NOT Compete at the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The 2024 Olympia contest is scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. As usual, the main event is the Mr. Olympia competition, where one Man's Open bodybuilder will achieve the historic victory and ... Continue Reading
Apply Jesus Olivares’ and Hafthor Björnsson’s Deadlift Tips During Your Next Pull Day
Deadlifts are a premier muscle-building exercise for posterior chain training. Executing a big three movement — alongside the barbell bench press and squats — demands ... Continue Reading
Is Lauralie Chapados’ Back Development Her Ticket to Winning the 2024 Bikini Olympia?
IFBB Bikini pro Lauralie Chapados, winner of three consecutive Bikini International titles and the reigning champ, hopes to join the prestigious list of Bikini Olympia winners once again. The Canadian ... Continue Reading
Bulge Your Biceps Like 2024 New York Pro Classic Physique Champion Matt Greggo
American Classic Physique bodybuilder Matt Greggo secured his spot at the Classic Physique Olympia by winning the 2024 New York Pro. On Sept. 2, 2024, Greggo detailed his training strategies to ... Continue Reading
Tonio Burton Is Out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia Contest
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Tonio Burton has withdrawn from the 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia, set for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, as a part of the 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
Is a Monster-Sized Back Samson Dauda’s Biggest Asset for the 2024 Olympia?
With less than six weeks until the 2024 Olympia, Men’s Open bodybuilder Samson Dauda is ramping up his preparations. Dauda, the 2023 Arnold Classic champion, secured third place behind 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading
“Daddy’s Home”: Chris Bumstead Announces Part Ownership of Gymshark
Bigger than bodybuilding: Chris Bumstead, five-time Classic Physique Mr. Olympia and the world's most famous competitive bodybuilder, has announced a renewed partnership with and part ownership stake of ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Top 10 Bodybuilding Tips of All Time
When Jay Cutler speaks, we listen. The star of the Men’s Open division in the late ‘00s cemented his legacy in bodybuilding by dethroning all-time great Ronnie Coleman and, shortly after, becoming the only ... Continue Reading
Olympic Champion Solfrid Koanda’s First Workout After Winning Weightlifting Gold
Electrician-turned-Olympic-Champion Solfrid Koanda made history for Norway at Paris 2024. Koanda, 25, won her country's first women's weightlifting gold medal in the 81-kilogram category only a few years ... Continue Reading
How Does the Number 1 Bodybuilder in the World Train His Back?
Elite bodybuilders possess a genetic advantage for exceptional aesthetics, which they amplify through unwavering dedication to their training. The 2021 212 Olympia champion, Derek Lunsford, significantly ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Goes On (& On) About His Love for the Seated Cable Row
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates loved the seated cable row so much he nearly got thrown out of a gym because of it. As Yates tells it, the seated cable row was one of his favorite back exercises, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Erin Stern: “People Will Do Whatever It Takes To Get Attention” Online
The internet offers a wealth of fitness information, but not all are reliable or safe. Many social media influencers, despite their popularity, often share inaccurate or even harmful advice, which can ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Lifts The Ancient Svaneti Bell In Georgia
2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Martins Licis embarked on a journey of exploration during his hiatus from competitive strongman following his decision to withdraw ... Continue Reading
Figure Bodybuilder Tilda Selby Reveals Her Supplement Stack
British bodybuilder Tilda Selby started her career in the Wellness division in 2021, won her IFBB Pro card in the Figure division in 2023, and will soon compete in the Bikini division. On Aug. 22, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Reveals His Heaviest Squat Ever
Lasha Talakhadze is stronger than he needs to be. The Georgian won his third Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024 earlier in August, cementing himself as the modern G.O.A.T. of competitive ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Recaps His 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Performance
The 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE) contest headlined the fourth installment of the Shaw Classic, hosted by four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw, on Aug. 17-18, in Loveland, ... Continue Reading