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
Eddie Hall’s 8,000-Calorie Carnivore Diet, Explained
2017 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Eddie Hall is embarking on a new dietary journey, eliminating plant-based foods for a carnivore diet. The retired strongman, who has trained ... 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
Exclusive: Olivia Reeves “Open” to Second Olympics, Wants World Records First
Despite her historic gold-medal performance at the 2024 Olympics, Team USA weightlifter Olivia Reeves isn’t certain she’ll make a bid for the next summer Games. What is certain, though, is that Reeves ... Continue Reading
19-Year-Old Nonso Chinye Deadlifts 400KG/881LB Ahead of IPF Junior World Championships
UK powerlifter Nonso Chinye is only 19 years old but is already making a name for himself in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). With only two years of competition experience, he ... Continue Reading
How Tom Stoltman Eats 11,000 Calories a Day While Traveling
On Aug. 14, 2024, the reigning three-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman shared a travel blog about how he eats when he travels. Stoltman documented his 11,000-calorie diet while traveling from ... 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
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
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
Win or Lose, Weightlifters Love Doing Backflips When They Compete
When Colombian weightlifter Luis Javier Mosquera finished lifting at the 2024 Olympics, he celebrated his final clean & jerk with a backflip on stage. Mosquera didn’t win a medal in the Men’s 73KG ... Continue Reading
Every Accessory Exercise Strongman Martins Licis Trains During Contest Prep
The 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis has been nursing a right shoulder and arm injury since the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, where he finished eighth overall. Licis is adapting his ... Continue Reading
Despite 3X Olympic Golds, Lasha Talakhadze’s 10-Year Goal of 500KG Total Is Out of Reach
The disciples who pray at the altar of Lasha Talakhadze speak of the 500-kilogram Total as though it might as well be the Rapture; the crowning and borderline-otherwordly achievement of the closest thing ... 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
2024 Olympics: Top Weightlifting Moments & Stories You Missed
Want to catch up on everything that happened during weightlifting at the Olympics? We've got you covered. The Paris Games showcased the world's best weightlifters between Aug. 7 and 11. Over the course ... 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
62-Year-Old Andy Rigby Bench Presses 204-Kilogram M3 World Record
UK bench specialist Andy Rigby has a long history in the sport, dating back to the 1980s. He has had some breaks from competition, which has helped his longevity. Still, he is active and in fine form, as ... Continue Reading
Are Tempo Tri-Sets Chris Bumstead’s Trick for Thicker Hamstrings?
Building a well-rounded physique requires dedication to training all muscle groups, though they are not equal. The posterior chain — particularly the glutes and hamstrings — are often overshadowed by ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Are in Derek Lunsford’s 2024 Olympia Shredding Diet?
Competitive bodybuilders often utilize the “bulk” and “cut” methods to maximize muscle gains and efficiently attain low body fat. On Aug. 2, 2024, the 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford revealed his ... Continue Reading
Try Ashley Lynette Jones’ Glute-Building Workout On Your Next Leg Day
The glutes are the body's largest and most powerful muscle group. They also balance your aesthetics and enhance athletic performance. Competitive bodybuilders strive for striated glutes, a hallmark of ... Continue Reading
