Powerlifting Icon Ray Williams Powers Through to His Ninth National Title at 2025 AMP Classic Nationals

Ray Williams is one of the most impactful figures ever seen in the powerlifting community. So, a lot of fans were thrilled to watch him compete at the 2025 AMP…

Vedad Tabakovic

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Sam Sulek Gives Tour of His New Private Gym

Newly turned IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sam Sulek won't have to hit a public gym to get his workouts in moving forward. On April 4, 2025, he showed off his new…

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Jonathan Cayco (93KG) Lands Raw 252-kg (555.5-lb) Bench & 919.5-kg (2,027.1-lb) Total American & Unofficial IPF World Records at 2025 AMP Nationals

The 2025 AMP (Powerlifting America) Classic Open Nationals took place on April 3-6 in Atlanta, GA. One of the highlights of the show was the return of Jonathan Cayco, who…

Vedad Tabakovic

I Did a Science-Backed Spot Reduction Abs Workout for Four Weeks—Did it Work?

As a veteran personal trainer with more than 30 years of experience, I’ve heard all the common diet and exercise myths. Some of the most popular include: Strength training makes…

Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares ‘The Benefits of Pre-Workout Protein’

There's long been talk about the anabolic window, but what about protein before working out? In his latest Arnold's Pump Club newsletter, Arnold Schwarzenegger tackled this topic, revealing the benefits…

Doug Murray

2025 Strongest Man on Earth Events Revealed by Brian Shaw

The 2025 Strongest Man On Earth will take place on August 16-17 in Loveland, Colorado. Growing over the years, the competition quickly became one of the biggest points of the…

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Heather Connor (47KG) Achieves 205-kg (451.9-lb) Raw Deadlift American & Unofficial IPF World Record at 2025 AMP Classic Nationals

The 2025 AMP (Powerlifting America) Classic Open Nationals took place on April 3-6 in Atlanta, GA. It gathered dozens of USA’s greatest powerlifters in each division, with Heather Connor being…

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Terrick El Guindy Compares Goodvito to Big Ramy, Says He’ll Be Able to ‘Mix Up’ W/ Derek Lunsford & Nick Walker in Pittsburgh

Russian bodybuilder Ugolnikov 'Goodvito' Vitalii's winning performance at the 2025 Arnold Classic South America has the community talking. On March 8, 2025, judge Terrick El Guindy compared his legs to…

Doug Murray

Wesley Vissers Kicks Off His ‘Growth Season’ With an 11,000-Calorie Cheat Day

Wesley Vissers started 2025 wanting to hold onto his Arnold Classic title, but things turned out differently. The Dutch bodybuilding star lost his top spot to Germany’s Mike Sommerfeld at…

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Jeff Cavaliere Ranks Best & Worst Gym Exercises Using Science

ATHLEAN-X founder Jeff Cavaliere is taking the guesswork out of making exercise selections. On April 8, 2025, he ranked his best and worst exercises for each body part, taking benefits…

Doug Murray

I Tried Charles Poliquin’s German Body Composition Training for a Month – Here’s What Happened

Building muscle while losing body fat—known as body recomposition—is considered by many as the holy grail of fitness (1). The alternative, bulking and cutting, is often thought of as old-fashioned…

Jay Cutler Says Michal Krizo’s Condition Better than Derek Lunsford’s & Nick Walker’s Ahead of Pittsburgh Pro: “That Guy is a Big Problem”

Jay Cutler is insinuating that there could be a shakeup at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro. On April 8, 2025, he called Michal Krizanek a big problem for the lineup, and…

Doug Murray

2025 Masters Olympia Official Qualified Competitors List Revealed

The 2025 Masters Olympia contest returns this bodybuilding season with 10 divisions battling it out in hopes of securing gold. The updated qualified athletes list has been revealed ahead of…

Doug Murray

Chris Bumstead Drops His Post-Retirement Gut-Healing Breakfast Shake Recipe

Chris Bumstead, the guy who crushed it with six Classic Physique Olympia wins, is letting us in on his gut-healing breakfast shake that’s now his morning must-have since retiring after…

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Lee Priest Sides With Arnold Schwarzenegger on Men’s Physique Controversy, Talks Improving the Open & Addresses Comeback Rumors

Bodybuilding star Lee Priest still keeps tabs on the sport since stepping away from competing. On March 6, 2025, he discussed comeback rumors, how he'd improve the Men's Open class,…

Doug Murray

9 Post-Workout Window Mistakes Beyond Just Protein Shakes (And How To Optimize It)

Nothing is more satisfying than a post-workout muscle burn. However, this is where the real dilemma starts. What should you consume to maximize muscle repair, growth, and adaptations? The problem…

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Derek Lunsford Calls His Training ‘Unreal’ While Doing Chest-Building Workout in Prep for 2025 Pittsburgh Pro

Men's Open bodybuilder Derek Lunsford is leaving nothing in the tank ahead of his next contest. On April 7, 2025, he showed off his strength with a brutal chest workout…

Doug Murray

Chris Aceto Compares Good Vito to Jay Cutler After Arnold South America Win and Predicts Pittsburgh Pro Will Be ‘Show of the Year’

Bodybuilding coach Chris Aceto sees the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro turning into the event of the year. On April 6, 2025, he discussed Vitaliy ‘Goodvito’ Ugolnikov's potential and compared him to…

Doug Murray

2025 Mayhem Classic CrossFit Semifinal Results — Austin Hatfield and Feeroozeh Saghafi Win

The 2025 Mayhem Classic CrossFit Semifinal took place on April 5-6 in Cookeville, Tennessee. It was the first in-person qualifying event for this year’s CrossFit Games, marking the beginning of…

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