Classic Physique standout Terrence Ruffin has had significant accolades at the Arnold Classic (AC) and Mr. Olympia, securing first place at the 2021 AC and second place at the 2020 and ... Continue Reading
Brenda Farias Wins 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Bikini Pro Bodybuilding Show
IFBB Pro League Bikini competitor Brenda Farias has won the 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro. The contest was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Campinas, Brazil. This victory grants Farias her ... Continue Reading
Mike O’Hearn and NFL Veteran Heath Evans on Nutrition for Teenage Athletes
Episode 37 of The Mike O’Hearn Show was published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 17, 2023. The show's namesake was joined by 10-year NFL veteran Heath Evans. Evans was drafted into the ... Continue Reading
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates Explains How Smith Machine Squats Outshine Barbell Squats
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates had a prosperous bodybuilding career despite making significant changes to his leg day routine. The English bodybuilder was an unstoppable force on the Olympia stage ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest Campinas Pro bodybuilding show is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It will be the sixth edition of the contest, which dates back to 2018. The ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Explains Why He Prefers the Pec Deck Over Cable Flyes
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford hasn’t slowed down in the gym much after finishing second at the 2022 Mr. Olympia back in December — his debut in the Men's Open division. His YouTube channel is packed with new ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Addresses His Second-Place Finish at 2023 Arnold Classic: “Samson Didn’t Take Me Out”
Heading into the 2023 Arnold Classic, all eyes were on Nick Walker. After coming in third at the 2022 Mr. Olympia just months earlier, "The Mutant" was the presumptive favorite among bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Practices Vacuum Posing In 3 Positions for a Tighter Midsection
Spectators sitting amongst the crowd watching pro bodybuilding shows are likely to have expectations of what they will see when entering the venue: larger-than-life figures with aesthetic physiques with ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski and Chris Bumstead Use a Flamingo Curl Variation to Build Olympia-Level Biceps
Four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has been training with his top competition to kick off his 2023 off-season training. Earlier in March, the winningest Classic Physique Olympian in ... Continue Reading
Bumstead and Queiroz — The Top Two Classic Physique Bodybuilders in the World Train Together
There is little doubt that Chris Bumstead is the man to beat in the Classic Physique division. He's the reigning four-time Olympia champion and somehow improves upon his dominant physique year after ... Continue Reading
How Does Dana Linn Bailey Diet to Get Shredded?
Controlling one's diet by manipulating calories into a deficit to lose fat and reveal the hard-earned muscle underneath is critical for bodybuilders and their aesthetics. If the body fat percentage is too ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada’s Tips for Digestion, Progressive Overload, and Shoring Up Weaknesses
When elite pro bodybuilders offer their training, diet, and recovery advice, it's favorable for gym-goers with aspirations of improving in those areas to pay heed. On March 10, 2023, 2023 Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
On “The Mike O’Hearn Show,” Bodybuilder Rich Gaspari Says, “Hard Work Is Being Replaced by Drugs”
Episode 36 of The Mike O’Hearn Show, published on Generation Iron‘s YouTube channel on March 10, 2023, featured bodybuilder Rich Gaspari discussing the dynamics between when he competed and ... Continue Reading
The 8 Training Mistakes Ryan Terry Avoids
Most people have probably thought about how they would do things differently if they got to go back in time or give advice to their younger selves. On Feb. 26, 2023, Men's Physique bodybuilder Ryan Terry ... Continue Reading
Check Out the Arm Workout Samson Dauda Used Before His 2023 Arnold Classic Win
The 2023 Arnold Classic crowned a first-time champion in Samson Dauda on March 4, 2023, in Columbus, OH. The decision by the judges was a nailbiter between the "Nigerian Lion" and runner-up Nick ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Plans Classic Physique Bodybuilding Debut in 2023
Larry “Wheels” Williams is a bit of a jack of all strength sports. He’s dabbled in everything from powerlifting and strongman to arm wrestling over the years, and now it looks like he’s focusing back on ... Continue Reading
1983 Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout Says He “Wasn’t Really Impressed” With Samson Dauda’s Muscle Quality at the 2023 Arnold Classic
In the weeks leading up to the 2023 Arnold Classic, most bodybuilding analysts pegged Nick Walker as the easy favorite to leave Columbus, Ohio with the victory. But the script flipped when the judges ... Continue Reading
Here’s Why Bikini Bodybuilder Ashley Kaltwasser Competes So Frequently
At the 2023 Bikini International contest, Lauralie Chapados defended her crown, besting three Bikini Olympia champions, including the reigning Olympia champion Maureen Blanquisco. Blanquisco ranked second ... Continue Reading
William Bonac Steps Back From Bodybuilding for the Rest of 2023, Eyes Return at the 2024 Arnold Classic
William Bonac has been a staple of the bodybuilding scene for the better part of a decade now, finishing in the top five at the Mr. Olympia from 2016 to 2020. In that time, he also won the Arnold Classic ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Weighs In — Does Meal Frequency and Timing Matter?
When training to bulk or cut, the most significant factor for success in either pursuit is managing a caloric surplus or deficit. More calories lead to weight gain, and fewer calories lead to weight loss — ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Teaches Eddie Hall the Difference Between Training for Strongman Vs. Bodybuilding
Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler used to feel like he "could walk through walls" after his back training sessions because of how intense the pumps were. On March 5, 2023, Cutler attempted to ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Provides Technique Breakdown for Each Movement in His Leg Training
The 2023 Arnold Classic saw Samson Dauda raise the trophy of the second-most prestigious contest in professional bodybuilding. Along with that victory was his qualification for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Results — Samson Dauda Triumphant
After prejudging on March 3, 2023, it appeared that Samson Dauda, Nick Walker, and Andrew Jacked were in the mix for the victory. However, nothing was certain in the eyes of the judges. The ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results — Erin Banks Was Undeniable
The Arnold Classic Men’s Physique lineup featured defending champion and Olympia champion Erin Banks defending his title against various challengers. The finals occurred on Saturday, March 4, 2023, ... Continue Reading