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Chris Bumstead Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

Chris Bumstead Demolishes 150-Pound Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Ahead of 2024 Olympia

When Chris Bumstead is hungry, he eats. The five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion has less than two months to perfect his craft and take to the stage at the 2024 Olympia, which runs Oct. 10-13 in Las ... Continue Reading

Terrence Ruffin Will Miss the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia

IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor Terrence Ruffin will sit out the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia, set for Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. The two-time Arnold Classic Physique champion shared ... Continue Reading

Take a Tour Through Wesley Vissers’ Vintage Gym

The 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers is diligently preparing for the 2024 Olympia in October. Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman claimed Vissers could unseat ... Continue Reading

Exercise Scientist Dr. Mike Israetel Explains How To Squat For Quad Growth

The squat is among the most technically complex exercises, with numerous variations emphasizing different training goals. On Aug. 15, 2024, Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in Sport Physiology, shared a ... Continue Reading

7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Uses the “Three T’s” For Bigger Arms

Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil “The Gift” Heath is often touted as having the greatest genetics in bodybuilding history. His arms are among his best body parts, with clear insertions, oversized proportions ... Continue Reading

2 Best Leg Exercises for Muscle

The 2 Best Leg Exercises for Muscle (if You Can’t Do Anything Else)

Short on time? Bored of long, arduous leg workouts? Are you reading this while trapped on a deserted island and, for some reason, still want to train legs with limited equipment? If you said “yes” to ... Continue Reading

How To Stop Elbow Pain on Triceps Extensions

How To Stop Elbow Pain on Triceps Extensions

Do you ever get elbow pain during triceps extensions or pushdowns? If so, there might be a simple solution you haven’t tried yet.  Triceps extension variations such as pushdowns or kickbacks are stellar ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Improved His Gut Health to Build His Best Physique

IFBB Men’s Open division bodybuilder Hunter Labrada’s Olympia journey has been a whirlwind. His debut at the most prestigious bodybuilding competition in 2020 culminated in an eighth-place finish. He ... Continue Reading

Here’s What a Morning Routine for a Men’s Open Bodybuilder Looks Like

Competitive bodybuilding demands unwavering dedication. Athletes meticulously curate and refine their daily routines to achieve peak physical conditioning, especially in the lead-up to a competition. ... Continue Reading

Should You Care About Anabolic Windows?

The anabolic window has long been considered a worthwhile tool for maximizing muscle growth. The concept suggests that the body is more receptive to nutrients, particularly protein, for 30 minutes to an ... Continue Reading

Dorian Yates Explains Why Partial Deadlifts Are a Must at the End of Back Day

Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates is known for his physique during the mass monster era during the 90s. His conditioning and size largely resulted from high-intensity training and heavy back ... Continue Reading

Bench Press Mistakes Jeff Nippard

These 3 Bench Press Mistakes Are Killers, Says Jeff Nippard

“You might have the worst bench press on the planet if you do these three things,” says content creator and coach Jeff Nippard. We aren’t sold just yet, but we’ll hear what Nippard has to say and then ... Continue Reading

2024 Tupelo Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Tupelo Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of Aug. 16-17, 2024, in Tupelo, MS. This show featured four IFBB Pro League divisions with 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications going to the ... Continue Reading

2024 Nashville Fit Show Pro Results

Tamekia Carter has won the 2024 Nashville Fit Show Pro. The Bikini division competition was held in Nashville, TN, on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, and featured 29 IFBB Pro League competitors. With this win, ... Continue Reading

2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique Show Results

Matheus Menegate is the 2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique champion. Menegate was deemed the best of nine IFBB Pro League competitors on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in ... Continue Reading

Jay Cutler Bodybuilding Diet

Jay Cutler’s Bodybuilding Diet Cost Him $50,000+ a Year

To four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, winning was everything. That's why Cutler claims to have spent $50,000 per year on his bodybuilding diet at the height of his career. The investment paid off. Not ... Continue Reading

Former Pro Bodybuilder Eugene Mishin Passed Away at 48 Years Old

Retired IFBB Pro Men’s Open bodybuilder Eugene Mishin, also known as Evgeny Mishin, has died. He was 48 years old. Dave Palumbo of RxMuscle broke the news on his Instagram page, confirming Mishin's passing ... Continue Reading

2024 Tupelo Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Tupelo Pro bodybuilding show is set for Aug. 16-17, 2024. It features four IFBB Pro League divisions: Classic Physique, Figure, Women’s Physique, and Wellness. The contest winners will earn the ... Continue Reading

2024 Nashville Fit Show Bikini Division Preview

The 2024 Nashville Fit Show Bikini division competition is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Music City USA — Nashville, TN. Thirty IFBB Pro League competitors will face the judges and fans. ... Continue Reading

2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique Show Preview

The 2024 Musclecontest Muscleworld Pro Classic Physique show is on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Campinas, Brazil. Promoted by Tamer El Guindy, this show is a 2024 Olympia qualifying event, meaning the ... Continue Reading

Training in the Stretched Position for Muscle Growth: Experts Explain Why It Works

Built With Science founder Jeremy Ethier and Dr. Milo Wolf, PhD, of Sport Science, collaborated in early August 2024 to unravel research suggesting that training in loaded stretched ... Continue Reading

Why Sadik Hadzovic Is Giving Up on Men’s Physique

American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s most recent Olympia appearance was in 2017 when he ranked seventh in Classic Physique. Although Hadzovic qualified for the Men’s Physique Olympia in 2022, he ... Continue Reading

How Bodybuilders Lee Labrada & Rich Gaspari Build Muscle After 60

Iconic bodybuilders of the 80s and 90s, Lee Labrada and Rich Gaspari, are known as some of the most formidable competitors never to clinch an Olympia title. Labrada made his mark ... Continue Reading

Why Ronnie Coleman Thinks Chris Bumstead Could Lose the 2024 Olympia

Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman recently met with 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers for a chest and triceps training session, which was documented and ... Continue Reading

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