Actor Tom Hardy’s portrayal of the menacing Bane in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises is iconic for his ruthlessness, unforgettable voice, and jacked traps. These upper back and neck muscles have three ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Wheelchair Olympia
The Wheelchair Olympia is the sixth men’s division and the 10th overall to be added to the annual Olympia. This competition was born in 2018 and has become an annual tradition that has inspired fans ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Wellness Olympia
The Wellness division is the 11th and most recent category to be featured in the annual Olympia competition. Even though it is the newest of those featured every year, its fanbase and inclusion of ... Continue Reading
A Champion Bodybuilding Coach’s Review of Jay Cutler’s Back Training
“He had to stand next to Ronnie Coleman’s back for basically a decade.” Bodybuilding coach Joe Bennett critiqued four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler’s back training in late November 2024. Cutler achieved ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Raw Squats 7 Kilograms Over All-Time Drug Tested World Record
The 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships set for Jan. 26, 2025, in Sheffield, England, features Sonita Muluh on its women's roster. While that is significant, as Muluh holds the all-time world record ... Continue Reading
Mike Sommerfeld’s Full Day of Eating Gets Dirty at Bedtime
Bodybuilding success is a complex combination of diet and training, with many nuances. Only a few have dialed in each part perfectly to reach the pinnacle of the sport. After finishing eighth the year ... Continue Reading
Karlos Nasar Smashes 3 Unofficial Records Ahead of 2024 World Weightlifting Championships
Karlos Nasar will probably win the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC). Nasar, 20, won gold at the 2024 Olympics this summer and set a few new world records in the process. At the tail end ... Continue Reading
Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s Full Day of Eating During 2025 Arnold Classic Prep
2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda’s victory in Las Vegas, NV, to become the top bodybuilder on the planet was awe-inspiring, dethroning defending champion Derek Lunsford and fending off 2022 Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Keynotes Why Everyone Should Train Like a Strongman
On the weekend entering December 2024, 2024 Strongest Man on Earth, Mitchell Hooper traversed the Atlantic from Canada to Birmingham, England, to give a keynote to chiropractors, physiotherapists, and ... Continue Reading
What An Evidence-Based Hypertrophy Training Program Looks Like
Bodybuilding Coach Joe Bennett has trained everyone from beginners to Olympia champs. While research isn’t his forte, he’s no total meathead either, blending science with real results. “I’m all about ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Learns to Grapple and Get Grappled Before the Holidays
In late November 2024, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man and Arnold Strongman Classic champion, Martins Licis, joined Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) legends John Danaher and Gordon Ryan at the ROKA Performance Lab ... Continue Reading
How 4x Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Jeremy Buendia Eats to Bulk
Four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champ Jeremy Buendia is eyeing the 2025 Arnold Classic (AC), marking his AC debut and what might be his bodybuilding career’s swan song. Buendia’s bulking diet ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath’s 3 Methods To Build Muscle Without Lifting Heavy
If you want to build muscle, you need two things — a will and a way. If you’re on the hunt for every tip and trick you can get to maximize your time in the weight room, you’ve got the will. Phil Heath has ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Says Meal Frequency Matters; Science Disagrees
Jeremy Buendia credits upping his meal frequency from five to six daily meals with elevating his physique. It’s a common refrain to hear from a competitive bodybuilder, much less a four-time winner of the ... Continue Reading
Which Fitness Influencer Has the Best Training Program?
A well-designed training program can enhance the potential of reaching fitness goals. However, a quick online search reveals numerous influencers promoting various fitness ... Continue Reading
Tristyn Lee Shares What It’s Like to Train After Rebounding To 7% Body Fat
Competitive bodybuilders typically have three to five percent body fat at their leanest. Content creator and non-competitive bodybuilder Tristyn Lee endeavored to those levels under Renaissance ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Trains Arnis Martial Arts in the Philippines
Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion withdrew from the 2024 season due to an injury sustained earlier in the year. During his recovery, Licis ... Continue Reading
How a 7’2″ Tall Bodybuilder Eats 7,000 Calories Per Day to Maintain Weight
Statistics show that fewer than 3,000 people worldwide are 7 feet tall, and it's even rarer to see a bodybuilder that height. Enter Olivier Richters, “the tallest professional bodybuilder” on record, at 7 ... Continue Reading
Level Up With Brazilian Glute Training
Though a butt’s shape is largely genetic, well-rounded workouts can realize your aesthetic potential. In early November, Brazilian bodybuilders and models Fafa Araujo and Gracyanne Barbosa demonstrated ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Pens Tribute to Golden-Era Bodybuilder Mike Mentzer
Everybody loves Mike Mentzer — at least, decades after he stopped competing in bodybuilding. Mentzer is famously regarded as one of the sport’s most prolific golden-era athletes, despite never winning the ... Continue Reading
Tom Haviland’s Very Weird Back Workout
Tom Haviland would look very out of place at your local gym. Standing at 6'8" tall and over 300 pounds with six-pack abs, the famously reclusive Haviland is the internet's favorite blue-collar bodybuilder. ... Continue Reading
Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Brian Shaw’s Strongman Training
“[Brian Shaw] probably holds the informal title of the greatest strength athlete of all time,” Dr. Mike Israetel, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, proclaimed. Dr. Israetel dissected the methods ... Continue Reading
Why Nick Walker Chose New Bodybuilding Coaches
Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker became a free agent in October 2024 after parting ways with his coach, Matt Jansen. This decision followed Jansen's announcement that Walker would withdraw ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Quad Stomp Was an Homage to One of Bodybuilding’s Biggest Moments
Chris Bumstead and Jay "Quad Stomp" Cutler have something in common. Both have competed in the Men's Open bodybuilding division — Bumstead, recently, at the 2024 EVLS Prague Pro as his swan song in ... Continue Reading