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
Why Chris Bumstead Doesn’t Cold Plunge Post-Workout, Ever
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