You don't become "the King" by doing things the wrong way. Yet, even though many of Ronnie Coleman's bodybuilding tips make perfect sense, he's also proven he isn't the most astute exercise scientist ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Pivots to New Bodybuilding Coach After 2024 Olympia Withdrawal
Nick Walker is changing gears. After his last-minute withdrawal from the 2024 Olympia and subsequent divorce from renowned bodybuilding coach Matt Jansen, "the Mutant" seems to have found a new mentor in ... Continue Reading
Top Bodybuilders Eat Grits, Not Oatmeal — Here’s Why
The world’s best bodybuilders are famously picky eaters — in a good way. Bodybuilders rely on meticulously calculated meal prep to fuel their muscle-building efforts. Grits aren’t a ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s “Pity Party” Almost Ended His Bodybuilding Career
Ronnie Coleman’s legendary bodybuilding career almost ended before it began — in earnest, at least. Most bodybuilding fans (rightfully) recognize Coleman as the eight-time Mr. Olympia and debatable modern ... Continue Reading
Rizki Juniansyah Is the Second-Best Jerker in Weightlifting History
In April, Rizki Juniansyah made a big splash in the weightlifting world when he sniped one of Indonesia’s athlete slots from teammate Rahmat Erwin Abdullah. Juniansyah went on to win the 73-kilogram event ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 3 Go-To Exercises for “Barn Door” Wide Lats
Four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler was "known for his width." Crafting a back wider than a barn door is no small feat — to succeed, you need to know which lat exercises are worth your time, and which ... Continue Reading
Can Chris Bumstead Succeed in Men’s Open Bodybuilding? Samson Dauda Isn’t Sold
In November, Chris Bumstead’s legions of fans are going to get something they’ve wanted for a long time. Bumstead, 29, retired on top of the world after winning his sixth Classic Physique Olympia title in ... Continue Reading
Why the 4th-Best Bodybuilder in the World Never Does Cardio
Martin Fitzwater broke all the rules at his first Mr. Olympia, including cardio. "The Martian," 27, made his Olympia debut in 2024, gracing the stage amid what many pros called the most competitive Men's ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on When To Use Machines vs. Free Weights for Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a surprisingly vibes-based sport. When it comes to equipment usage — specifically, machines vs. free weights for muscle growth — intuition and preference matter a great deal. A good ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Brent Fikowski to Retire After 2024 Rogue Invitational
After nine CrossFit Games appearances, three podium finishes, and six top-fives, one of the sport's most decorated athletes, Brent Fikowski, will take the competition floor for the final time at the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Trying To Out-Pose Chris Bumstead Made Runner-Up Mike Sommerfeld “Sore for 5 Days”
Ordinarily, when bodybuilders talk about muscle recovery, it's typically in a post-workout context. But for Mike Sommerfeld, it wasn't lifting weights that rendered him sore for several days. Rather, ... Continue Reading
Taylor Atwood Is So Back
Of the 10 best powerlifters in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), only three are men. Ranked by GL points — a metric used to rank athletes of different weights and genders against each other ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joe Baena Shares Physique Update, Push Workout
Joe Baena has big shoes to fill. Arnold Schwarzenegger's youngest son has always borne a striking resemblance to his father; after years in the weight room, he's looking the part as well. We'll also ... Continue Reading
“He’s a Motherf%#ker”: Jay Cutler on the Most “Abrasive” Coach in Bodybuilding
Your favorite bodybuilder probably owes their success to Hany Rambod. Not literally, but almost — Rambod, whose industry-appropriate nickname “the Pro Creator” speaks for itself, has worked with many of ... Continue Reading
Italian Stallion: Antonino Pizzolato Smashes 180KG Snatch
Antonino Pizzolato is, maybe, Italy’s best weightlifter. Italian weightlifters floundered at the 2024 Olympics in Paris after raising their profile throughout the pre-Games qualification period, but ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Infuriates Physicists, Performs Muscle-Ups at 270LB
Leading physicists penned a strongly-worded letter to Larry Wheels on Oct. 25, 2024, after news spread of Wheels’ latest and perhaps most egregious refutation of basic scientific principles. Wheels ... Continue Reading
Stop Doing Deadlifts if You Want To Build Muscle
At the risk of making four-time World’s Strongest Man Jón Páll Sigmarsson turn over in his grave, I’ll say it: Deadlifts kind of suck for building muscle. Sigmarsson (who passed away in 1993) famously ... Continue Reading
Good News: Training to Failure Is Overrated, According to Bodybuilding PhDs
The debate over training to failure to build muscle and strength is basically a Looney Toons skit at this point — wabbit season, duck season. But new research and fresh perspectives may finally tip the ... Continue Reading
World’s First Weightlifting Museum Opens in China
2024 has been a great year for weightlifting — there was a little event in Paris back in August called the Olympic Games, and before that, the IWF World Cup proved to be one of the most exhilarating ... Continue Reading
Dwayne Johnson’s Go-To Back Exercise (& How To Do It)
Dwayne Johnson is larger than life. So profoundly dedicated to his workouts is “The Rock” that he’s known for hauling a fully furnished and functional weight room — called Johnson’s Iron Paradise — to ... Continue Reading
The Worst Leg Training Mistake for Bodybuilders: IFBB Pro John Jewett
John Jewett is the 11th-best Men's Open bodybuilder in the world. That’s not a knock; the 2024 Mr. Olympia was one of the most competitive “O”s in recent memory, and Jewett had a solid showing in a packed ... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Jeff Nippard Assaulted by Fitness Influencer Mike Van Wyck
Coach and content creator Jeff Nippard has been allegedly assaulted by another fitness influencer. On Oct. 21, 2024, video footage surfaced across social media, which seemed to show Nippard engaged in a ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Breaks With Coach Matt Jansen Following 2024 Olympia Withdrawal
Nick Walker is a free agent. "The Mutant," who abruptly pulled out of competing in the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition this October, has decided to sever his relationship with renowned pro bodybuilding coach ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Explains How Pro Bodybuilders Do the Dumbbell Bench Press
Bodybuilders of all stripes love working with dumbbells — and for good reason. If you’re four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, exercises like the dumbbell bench press stay in the rotation year-round. If ... Continue Reading