Eleven professional divisions are being contested at the 2021 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL. The main event is the Mr. Olympia itself. The Men's Open pre-judging went down on Oct. 8 in the Orange County ... Continue Reading
And Still — Sarah Villegas Wins the 2021 Women’s Physique Olympia
At the 2021 Olympia held from Oct. 7-10, 2021, 14 bodybuilders stepped onto the sport's biggest stage in the Women's Physique division. During the Friday night finals, Spectators in Orlando, FL were ... Continue Reading
Strongman Robert Oberst Demonstrates How He Trains Around His Shoulder Injury
After his withdrawal from the 2021 Shaw Classic five days before that contest began, strongman Robert Oberst went to the hospital and subsequent appointment with shoulder specialist Dr. Joseph Lynch. ... Continue Reading
William Bonac Arrives in U.S., Confirms He Will Compete at 2021 Mr. Olympia
Good news for bodybuilding fans: two-time Arnold Classic Champion William Bonac is officially in the United States and has said he is competing in the 2021 Mr. Olympia. Bonac is currently on the list of ... Continue Reading
Strongman Brian Shaw Reveals His New 9,700-Calorie Diet
To compete at the highest level in strongman, athletes need to eat an extremely calorie-dense diet. Constant food consumption is often required to maintain mass and provide the necessary energy to deadlift ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 Olympia — Qualified Athletes, Prize Purse & PPV Information
On Oct. 7-10, 2021, the most chiseled physiques from around the world will converge on Orlando, FL, to compete for the greatest prize in the sport of bodybuilding — the Sandow trophy. Athletes in 11 ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii Snags Two World Records at 2021 IPF World Championships
The records don't stop. At the 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships, held in Halmstad, Sweden from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3, 83-kilogram lifter Russel Orhii set two ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis One-Motions a 340-Pound Atlas Stone for Reps Ahead of 2021 Rogue Invitational
The strongman world has long awaited the return of 2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis to competition. Since sustaining injuries from getting hit by a car while riding his bike in ... Continue Reading
6 Classic Physique Competitors to Watch at the 2021 Olympia
On Oct. 7-10, 2021, the 2021 Olympia contest will occur in Orlando, FL. It will feature 11 bodybuilding divisions and some of the greatest physiques that currently grace the globe. Classic Physique is a ... Continue Reading
A Preview of the 2021 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Contest
On Sept. 25, the famed Arnold Classic US, which took place in Columbus, OH, saw history made as a 19th champion — Nick Walker — was crowned in the contest's 32-year history. A week later, on Oct. 1, 2021, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Maria Wattel, Olivier Richters & Pratik Mohite Are in the 2022 Guinness Book of World Records
It is a notable achievement to be Officially Amazing™ in the eyes of Guinness World Records®. Three bodybuilders grace the pages of the 2022 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records (GBWR) — Maria ... Continue Reading
YouTuber Logan Paul Challenges Hafthor Björnsson to Box on the “IMPAULSIVE” Podcast
On the Sept. 23, 2021, episode of Logan Paul's IMPAULSIVE podcast, the influencer turned boxer welcomed special guest, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor "The Mountain" ... Continue Reading
Kristy Hawkins (75KG) Sets 3 World Records at the 2021 Bucked Up Showdown Powerlifting Meet
The 2021 Bucked Up Showdown, sanctioned by the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF), was full of historic moments. On Sept. 25, John Haack totaled 1,005.5 kilograms at 90 kilograms, Joe Sullivan ... Continue Reading
Dylan Miraglia Lifts 37,470.8 Pounds of Atlas Stone in One Hour
Consider Sept. 25, 2021, Atlas Stone day. No, it is not because 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman lifted heavier than his 286-kilogram (630.5-pound) world record. Nor is it due to ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Totals 1005.5KG at 90KG for Raw All-Time World Record
On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, powerlifter John Haack had the performance of his career. At the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Showdown 2021 in Kansas City, MO, Haack totaled 1,005.5 kilograms, or ... Continue Reading
Strongman Eddie Hall Reacts to the Hafthor Björnsson vs. Devon Larratt Boxing Match
On Sept. 18, 2021, in Dubai, UAE, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson defeated Canadian arm-wrestler Devon Larratt via technical knockout (TKO) in the first round of ... Continue Reading
Defending Champion William Bonac Confirms That He’s Out of 2021 Arnold Classic
Defending Arnold Classic Champion William "The Conqueror" Bonac is out of the 2021 Arnold Classic. This development comes just one day before the contest takes place in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. ... Continue Reading
Coach Hany Rambod Confirms Phil Heath Will Not Compete in the 2021 Mr. Olympia Contest
The seven-time Mr. Olympia champion, Phil "The Gift" Heath, will not seek an eighth Sandow trophy in 2021. Heath's coach, Hany Rambod, confirmed the news on episode 43 of his podcast The Truth with Hany ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Shi Zhiyong Lifts Unofficial Snatch and Total World Records at National Games of China
Chinese weightlifter Shi Zhiyong is known for his fiery lungs on stage and apparent obsession with collecting gold medals. The 73-kilogram (160.9-pound) 2020 Olympic Champion earned himself yet more ... Continue Reading
Iron Biby Sets 229 Kilogram Log Lift World Record
On Sept. 18, 2021, an entire stadium was brought to its feet after witnessing a new world record log lift. During the Giants Live World Tour Finals, strongman competitor and 2019 World Log Lift Champion ... Continue Reading
8-Year-Old Weightlifter Rory van Ulft (30KG) Deadlifts 90 Kilograms
Imagine being eight years old and stepping up to a barbell loaded with weight plates that stand as tall as your knees. You see how much they weigh and do the quick math, and realize you are about to ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Larry Wheels Suffers Quad Injury During Heavy Training Squat
Hitting personal records in the gym is no easy feat, particularly when squatting over 900 pounds. Powerlifter Larry "Wheels" Williams has been on an absolute tear in the gym, hitting titanic squats like ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Shares Physique Update 4 Weeks Before the 2021 Mr. Olympia
Hunter Labrada isn’t messing around with his 2021 Mr. Olympia prep. Four weeks out from the most prestigious show on the planet, the Men’s Open competitor gave fans a full glimpse of his current ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2021 Arnold Classic Plus Athletes to Keep Your Eyes On
Less than two weeks before one of bodybuilding’s most prestigious shows kicks off, information on how to watch the 2021 Arnold Classic is now available. You can travel to Ohio and watch it in person for ... Continue Reading