It may seem like cold plunging is all the rage these days, but you won't catch five-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead taking a chilly dip after his bodybuilding workouts. Cold ... Continue Reading
Reigning 2-Time Champion Jennifer Dorie Will Not Compete in the 2024 Bikini Olympia
Two-time Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie has withdrawn from the 2024 Bikini Olympia, which is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. Dorie shared the announcement on her Instagram page ... Continue Reading
19-Year-Old Brazilian Bodybuilder Matheus Pavlak Found Dead
Brazilian teenage bodybuilder Matheus Pavlak has reportedly been found dead at the age of 19. The New York Post cited multiple reports that he died on Sunday, Sep. 1, 2024, in his home. Pavlak was a ... Continue Reading
Build the Legs of a Strongman With Luke Stoltman’s Training Routine
Looking to enhance lower body strength? 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man champion Luke Stoltman shared his leg and log workout routines, including sets and reps, on Aug. 27, 2024. The Scottish strongman also ... Continue Reading
Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley’s Advice To Teenagers Starting Their Training Journies
Beginning one's training journey as a teenager can feel overwhelming. The abundance of conflicting fitness advice online can be time-consuming to analyze and understand before testing what would work for ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder James Hollingshead’s Updated Training Split is Grueling on the Upper Body
Since his breakout year in bodybuilding in 2020, British Men’s Open competitor James Hollingshead has gained popularity for his intense training sessions that require multiple ... Continue Reading
“Retired” Weightlifter Tian Tao Smashes 550-Pound Front Squat
Chinese weightlifter Tian Tao retired after failing to qualify for the 2024 Olympics this spring — sort of. Known for having some of the strongest legs in the world of weightlifting, Tian despite his ... Continue Reading
Will Hunter Labrada Make It to the 2024 Olympia?
Hunter Labrada is running out of time. The 2024 Olympia runs from Oct. 10 to 13 in Las Vegas, NV. Labrada, one of the big dogs in the Men's Open yard, has yet to qualify as of Aug. 31. If successful, ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on the “Greatest Bodybuilder” to Never Win the Mr. Olympia
Dorian Yates thinks Flex Wheeler is the greatest bodybuilder who never won the Mr. Olympia competition. Bodybuilders of all stripes hold Kenneth "Flex" Wheeler in high esteem. But only one man can win ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s 2024 Olympia Diet Is Super Strict
Competitive bodybuilding demands a strategic nutritional approach. As competition nears, bodybuilders prioritize protein intake and reduce carbs to shed fat, preserve muscle, and enhance muscle ... Continue Reading
Quality Reps: How Nick Walker Builds His Chest for the 2024 Mr. Olympia
Two-time New York Pro winner and 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker published a new training video on his YouTube channel as a part of his prep for the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest in Las ... Continue Reading
Bobb Matthews (120KG) Deadlifts 381KG Double In Training
On his first international appearance, Bobb Matthews claimed the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2024 Classic World title in the 120KG class. Matthews deadlifted 380 kilograms at ... Continue Reading
Weightlifters Spam the Internet With Unofficial Records After 2024 Olympics
With the 2024 Olympics in the rearview, many of the world's best weightlifters are finally showing their hands after months of playing things close to the chest. BarBend is proud to partner with ... Continue Reading
“Holy Crap”: Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Was Shocked by Weight of Sandow Trophy
2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford was caught off-guard by the weight of his Sandow trophy. Lunsford became just the 18th person to win bodybuilding's most prestigious title in '23 — and the first man in ... Continue Reading
2025 Masters Olympia Dates, Location Announced
The IFBB Pro League and promoters of the Masters Olympia have announced that the 2025 edition of the contest will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on Aug. 22-23, 2025. The announcement was made via ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Favorite Back Training Techniques
The 2024 New York Pro Open champ Nick Walker documented his recent home purchase in Florida after relocating from Las Vegas to the Sunshine State in August. Walker’s cross-country move ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper’s Top 10 Strength Exercises
The 2023 World’s Strongest Man champion Mitchell Hooper claimed another major title: The 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) at the 2024 Shaw Classic on Aug. 18 in Loveland, CO. Hooper is also the ... Continue Reading
Thief of Joy: Bodybuilders Are Easily “Triggered” by Physique Updates, Says Hany Rambod
For the world's best bodybuilders, seeing other physique athletes can sometimes be the final straw. In the midst of contest prep, with the stakes as high as they can go and the calories as low as ... Continue Reading
Missy Truscott Shares Health Update and 2024 Olympia Prep Back Training
Two-time Fitness Olympia champion Missy Truscott is preparing to return to competition after she tore two menisci and the ACL in her left leg during her routine performance at the 2023 Olympia last ... Continue Reading
How Strongman Martins Licis Strength Trains for His Competitive Jiu-Jitsu Debut
Several World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions have competed in combat sports. Many will recall the boxing match dubbed “The Heaviest Boxing Match in History," which saw 2018 WSM champion Hafthor Björnsson ... Continue Reading
Karlos Nasar Reveals 185KG Unofficial Snatch World Record
The gold medal was engraved with Karlos Nasar’s name before the 2024 Olympics even began. Just kidding; they don’t put the winners’ names on the medals. But Nasar had the gold spoken for, thanks to his ... Continue Reading
Emulate Wellness Bodybuilder Fafa Santos’ Leg Training For Huge Hamstrings
For Wellness bodybuilders, neglecting leg day is not an option, given the crucial role of a robust, aesthetically pleasing lower body in achieving competitive success. On Aug. 18, 2024, IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
Interview: Chris Bumstead’s Secret Weapon to Win the 2024 Olympia
Chris Bumstead has an ace up his sleeve. The five-time champ of the Classic Physique division is gearing up to defend his title at the 2024 Olympia on Oct. 10-13. After so many years at the top of his ... Continue Reading
“Underdog” Nick Walker Dares Bodybuilding Community: “Keep Counting Me Out”
The world's best bodybuilders are starting to thump their chests as the 2024 Olympia closes in. None perhaps louder than Nick Walker: "The Mutant" abstained from the 2023 Olympia, announcing at the ... Continue Reading