2017 Arnold Classic Champion Cedric McMillan has confirmed that he will not be competing in the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest, currently scheduled to take place December 17th through 20th in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... Continue Reading
James Hollingshead Wins 2020 British Grand Prix Bodybuilding Show
Due to all of the changes in scheduling for the IFBB Pro League from pandemic-related shutdowns, organizers have opted to hold contests in the remaining months of 2020 to allow athletes early opportunities ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Receives Special Invite to Compete in 2020 Mr. Olympia
On October 21st, the promoters of the Olympia Weekend announced that they had extended a special invitation to Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay of Egypt to compete in the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest this December ... Continue Reading
2020 Mr. Olympia Lineup Officially Set: Who Is Competing In Las Vegas?
As with every other sport in the world, bodybuilding had to make systemic changes and adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has been impacting the world for the entire year of 2020. However, with ... Continue Reading
Akim Williams Wins 2020 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Show
The final bodybuilding contest to offer qualification spots to the 2020 Mr. Olympia was this past weekend’s Chicago Pro show. Due to the restrictions in Illinois caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ... Continue Reading
Flex Lewis Drops Out of the 2020 Mr. Olympia Competition Due to Injury
James “Flex” Lewis will not be competing at the 2020 Mr. Olympia. Lewis, a seven-time 212 Mr. Olympia champion, announced on Oct. 16, 2020, that he is dropping out of the competition due to an undisclosed ... Continue Reading
James Hollingshead Wins 2020 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Contest
October 11, 2020 was a landmark day for the British strength community. In strongman, Luke Stoltman set the British record in the Log Press by pressing 221 kilograms (487 pounds) over his head in the Feats ... Continue Reading
“Big Ramy” Mamdouh Elssbiay Tests Positive for COVID-19
Bodybuilder Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay was prepared to compete at the 2020 Europe Pro Show in Alicante, Spain this weekend with hopes to win and earn an automatic invite to the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest. ... Continue Reading
Phil Heath to Be Featured in 2020 Olympia Documentary, Dwayne Johnson to Produce
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath announced earlier this year that he would be making his competitive return to bodybuilding in hopes of winning an 8th title this December. Should he be successful, then he ... Continue Reading
Defending Champion Bodybuilder Brandon Curry Talks About 2020 Mr. Olympia Contest
There have been a lot of discussions about the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest. Past champions like Phil Heath and Flex Lewis will be on the stage as well as several top contenders looking to leave Las Vegas ... Continue Reading
The History of the Ms. Olympia Contest
There's a lot to be excited about for this year's Mr. Olympia. The "Superbowl of bodybuilding," which takes place on Dec. 18-19, 2020, will see the return of seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath who is ... Continue Reading
Movie Trailer “Bigger” Shines Light On the Monumental 1970 Mr. Olympia
A couple weeks ago, the official trailer for the new movie "Bigger" was released, and boy does it look awesome. To many unknowing fans, this trailer looks like a movie about a young Arnold Schwarzenegger ... Continue Reading
The Fascinating Story of the First Bodybuilding Show
Astute fans of the Mr. Olympia contest will note that the statuette given each year resembles a stocky mustachioed man of yesteryear. The man in question is Eugen Sandow, a Prussian born physical culturist ... Continue Reading
Nigerian Bodybuilder Does Farmers Walks with Gas-Powered Generators
We've written on Nigerian bodybuilder Azekhumhe Omoh before, but I thought it was only fitting to highlight his latest video featuring what could be described as a, "No excuses farmers walk." His latest ... Continue Reading