French Canadian bodybuilder Lauralie Chapados claimed her first Ms. Bikini Olympia title in 2024. She’ll battle for her fourth Arnold Classic Bikini International crown in early March in Columbus, OH. ... Continue Reading
Meet Derek Lunsford’s New Trainer: Bodybuilding Legend Chris Cormier
2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford is preparing for his Arnold Classic debut in 2025, which will be held from Feb. 28 through March 1, 2025, in Columbus, OH. This will be Lunsford’s first competition since ... Continue Reading
3-Time Fitness Olympia Champion Missy Truscott To Switch Figure Division in 2025
Three-time Fitness Olympia champion Missy Truscott will compete in the Figure division in 2025. This change comes less than three months after Truscott made her triumphant return to the ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson’s New Training Program To Deadlift 505 Kilograms
In his return to competitive strongman in 2024 after a three-year hiatus, Hafthor Björnsson claimed second place at the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth, 2024 Rogue Strongman Invitational, and 2024 Arnold ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Mindset and Diet Leading to the 2025 Arnold Classic
“I want to show that I’m Mr. Olympia. God told me you must do the Arnold [Classic]," 2023 Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford said in a recent YouTube video. After losing the Mr. Olympia crown to ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Leg Training Updates Heading Into The 2025 Season
Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is working meticulously with his new coach, Kyle Wilkes, and trainer, Jared Feather, to improve upon his 2022 third-place Mr. Olympia finish. He needs to enter ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Guides Mike Sommerfeld Through Leg Training
“It feels unreal; since I was 11 years old, I dreamt of being on that Olympia stage, and now I’m really close.” The 2024 Classic Physique Olympia runner-up Mike Sommerfeld opened up recently during a leg ... Continue Reading
Jamal Browner To Step Away From Powerlifting To Focus On Bodybuilding
World-record-setting powerlifter Jamal Browner has announced that he will take a break from competing in his current sport to focus on bodybuilding. Browner, who has not competed since April ... Continue Reading
Hypertrophy Coach Joe Bennett’s 5-Step Program For Shredding Fat Fast
As 2025 begins, many seek quick and effective ways to shed fat. Achieving a healthier body fat percentage and weight significantly benefits physical performance and overall well-being. (1) Given ... Continue Reading
2x Olympia Champ Erin Stern’s Quick 3-Step Pull-Up Improvement Tips
Pull-ups are among the most challenging foundational exercises, demanding strong lats, biceps, and forearms. They’re exceptional for back development and a benchmark of strength assessment, all while being ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Matt Greggo’s 2025 Arnold Classic Shredding Diet
“I wasn’t going to do the Arnold, then…two days later, I was like, why am I not going to do the Arnold?” The 2024 Classic Physique New York Pro champ Matt Greggo’s coach, Chris Aceto, endorsed ... Continue Reading
Try Bodybuilder Dana Linn Bailey’s Go-To Food Prep Meal
“Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring; it doesn’t have to taste bad,” says former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey. With the new year upon us, Bailey shared her favorite low-fat, ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Calls This Bodybuilding Exercise an “Absolute Must-Do”
Arnold Schwarzenegger commands attention. Whether he’s running his mouth on camera in Pumping Iron, serving up iconic action movie one-liners, or taking to the political podium, people listen to what the ... Continue Reading
What Are Mitchell Hooper’s Go-To Longevity Supplements?
Supplements are often used to fill nutritional gaps in a person’s diet and are essential in cases of nutrient deficiencies. (1) Athletes take supplements to enhance their performance and push their ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Stonelifts in Tibet
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis recently ventured into the mountains of Tibet to learn the ancient art of stone-lifting with ropes. For the first 72 hours before his journey north, ... Continue Reading
4x Mr. Olympia Champion Jay Cutler’s Updated Arm Training Is Worth Trying
After a few days at the Mega Fit Meals headquarters in Benton, Kentucky, four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler returned home to Las Vegas for the holidays. He laid out his Mega Fit meal ... Continue Reading
Bikini Bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan’s Top 5 Posing Tips
Bikini bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan knows what it takes to compete in the sport's most coveted contest. She is a two-time Bikini Olympia competitor, making her Olympia debut in 2022 to a seventh-place finish ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s Training Shift for Bigger Arms Is a Game Changer
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is moving up a sleeve size to the 212 division. After completely revamping his training regime, only to drop to fifth place at the 2024 Olympia, ... Continue Reading
7 Strongman Athletes To Watch In 2025
The 2024 competitive strongman season ended with the 2024 Official Strongman Games (OSG). While many in the strength space know to watch 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) Mitchell Hooper, 2018 World's ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Deadlifts 750 Pounds Beltless
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) and 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) Mitchell Hooper has three months until he attempts to defend his Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) title for the second time. He won ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s New Coach, Kyle Wilkes, Matches Him Set for Set in Training
“I felt for him, and I wanted to help.” After parting with Matt Jansen, IFBB Pro bodybuilder Nick Walker revived a past friendship with his new coach, Kyle Wilkes. They vlogged a workout in early ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman: “I’ll Be the First British To Win the Arnold”
In early December 2024, three-time reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman vlogged his first workout to prepare for the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC). After a string of subpar ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s Bulking Diet Surges To 4,000 Calories
In early December 2024, former Men’s Physique bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic detailed his new 4,000-calorie bulking diet to prepare for his return to Classic Physique. He has added mass since adopting Mike ... Continue Reading
Eric Janicki Explains the Financial Cost of Being a Pro Bodybuilder
“Nobody wants to spend their entire paycheck to become an IFBB Pro [bodybuilder], but that’s exactly what you need to do to become one," says Eric Janicki, a heavyweight bodybuilder, coach, and content ... Continue Reading