John Haack is one of the most decorated powerlifters of his generation, having shattered many world records in the 90KG and 100KG classes, including the all-time world record raw squat at ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry On Why You Should Load Split Squat Lunges From The Hip
Brandon Curry, the 2019 Mr. Olympia title and two-time Arnold Classic victor, has few weaknesses in his physique. Despite his credentials, judges and experts would like to see improvement in his lower body ... Continue Reading
Natural Bodybuilder Steve Hall Shares Lessons Learned From His Last-Place Finish
After a near-death accident in 2010, which inspired the name of his online coaching brand, Revive Stronger, UK native Steve Hall committed to competitive natural bodybuilding. In September 2024, after ... Continue Reading
How Low Is Low-Carb Day For Derek Lunsford During 2025 Arnold Classic Prep
2024 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist Derek Lunsford launched into 2025 with a new coach, Chris Aceto and a revamped mindset. Lunsford won the 212 Olympia in 2021 and the 2023 Mr. Olympia title under ... Continue Reading
Ultramarathoner Ross Edgley Is Teaching UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall To Swim?
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Interim Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall incorporates swimming into his 2025 training regimen to improve his conditioning. To help dive into this new challenge, he ... Continue Reading
TNF’s Joel Twinem Trains Upper Body With Terrence Ruffin
T Nutrition and Fitness (TNF) founder Joel Twinem recently joined elite Classic Physique bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin for a push-pull workout at the private Labrada Nutrition gym in Austin, TX. Ruffin, ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis’ “Strength Hunt” In Japan Endeavors Ninja Warrior and Arm Wrestling
2019 World’s Strongman Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis traveled across Japan on his first solo trip without his cameraman, Romark Weiss. Despite his absence, Weiss challenged Licis to speak ... Continue Reading
What Age Does Jay Cutler Consider The Bodybuilding Prime
Every sport has a prime age: when an athlete is at their best. This age varies depending on the individual, the sport, and even the position played. Generally, athletes reach their peak performance in ... Continue Reading
Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley 4-Step Framework For Combating Burnout
Burnout happens to everyone. It can discourage us or make us better. In 2024, hybrid athlete and mental health advocate Fergus Crawley was overwhelmed by injuries, travel, running a business, relocating, ... Continue Reading
Replicate Men’s Open Bodybuilder Kuba Cielen’s Training Split To Get Massive
In early January 2025, IFBB pro bodybuilder and coach Kuba Cielen increased his training frequency to boost his muscle-building goals. The trade he made was slightly less volume in each session to get to ... Continue Reading
Wellness Bodybuilder Tefani Sam Rahzi’s Glute-Building Workout Is Next Level
IFBB Professional League Wellness Pro Tefani Sam Rahzi is coming off her second trip to the Wellness Olympia. Rahzi tied for 16th in the 2024 Wellness Olympia and is now locked into requalifying for the ... Continue Reading
How Bikini Bodybuilder Holly Baxter Trains Shoulders and Glutes During Contest Prep
Holly Baxter is a popular trainer and athlete in the fitness space. She is also ab IFBB Pro League Bikini competitor and plans to take the stage in 2025. Baxter bases her training and prep on feedback ... Continue Reading
Mateusz Kieliszkowski Prioritizes Shoulder Strength During 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic Prep
The 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), set for Feb. 28 through March 1, 2025, in Columbus, OH, features an 11-athlete, star-studded lineup, including two-time defending ASC champion Mitchell Hooper, ... Continue Reading
Why Regular Houses Are Weird For Pro Bodybuilders
Professional bodybuilders have unique needs to maintain their lifestyle. Fans are often curious about how the mass monsters of the Men's Open division perform typically mundane tasks like grocery shopping, ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn Talks Motivation and Nutrition On The Stone Cold Steve Austin Podcast
The Mike O’Hearn Show has had various guests from the fitness world appear to share their knowledge, such as Dr. Gabrielle Lyons and Titan Medical CEO John Tsikouris. The show's namesake occasionally ... Continue Reading
Can Breon Ansley Add Enough Mass To His Triceps To Compete In the 212 Division?
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley intends to compete in the 212 division for the 2025 season. The new category allows Ansley to add size to his frame, including on his arms. Ansley ... Continue Reading
Regan Grimes’ 3 Go-To Exercises For Massive Triceps
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes is expected to compete at the 2025 New York Pro and is currently preparing for it. Grimes has been sharing aspects of his prep; on Jan. 15, ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry Shares Physique Update 6 Weeks Out of 2025 Arnold Classic
Brandon Curry, the 2019 Mr. Olympia and two-time Arnold Classic champion, is one of the athletes set to return to Columbus, OH, for the 2025 Arnold Classic, which will be held from Feb. 28 to March 1, ... Continue Reading
Shaun Clarida’s Back Is a Full Turtle Shell 8 Weeks Out From The 2025 Arnold Classic
“My goal for [2025] Arnold is top four.” After runnering-up to reigning 212 Olympia champion Keone Pearson at the most recent two Olympias, Shaun Clarida parted with coach Matt Jansen and hired veteran ... Continue Reading
How Russel Orhii Progresses His Bench Press During 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Prep
Russel Orhii competes in the 83KG (183-pound) weight class and is firmly established as one of the sport's elite. He’s a six-time National Powerlifting Champion and two-time IPF World Champion. He set an ... Continue Reading
2025 Mr. Olympia-Qualifed Brett Wilkin Shares Off-Season Arm Training
Seven athletes have qualified for the 2025 Mr. Olympia contest as of Jan. 16, 2025. The first to do so was IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett “The Butcher” Wilkin, who earned his spot ... Continue Reading
Did Science Just Find the Best Shoulder Exercise for Muscle Growth?
Armed with sensors on his front, medial, and rear deltoids, pro bodybuilder Eric Janicki went head-to-head with five shoulder exercises to compare surface muscle activity. The results offered ... Continue Reading
What a Week of Workouts For Fitness Coach Marissa McNamara Looks Like
Fitness influencer Marissa McNamara has captured attention online with her inspiring physique transformation, training, and nutrition methods. Once focused on weight loss and cardio, she ... Continue Reading
Graham Hicks Withdraws From 2025 Britain’s Strongest Man Contest
British strongman Graham Hicks has announced he will not compete in the 2025 Giants Live Britain’s Strongest Man contest. Hicks withdrew from the contest, set for Feb. 1, 2025, at the Utilita Arena in ... Continue Reading