Sawyer Klatt (110KG) Sets 385-kg (848.8-lb) Raw Deadlift Junior Drug Tested All-Time World Record

‘The Superbowl of Powerlifting’, officially named the 2023 WRPF American Pro 2, takes place from October 27-29 and in Manassas, VA. The first of three days featured the Drug-tested athletes,…

Vedad Tabakovic

2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman Results — Mitchell Hooper Wins

The 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman competition took place on October 27-28 at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, Texas. The two days of competition brought numerous surprises and impressive…

Vedad Tabakovic

Chris Bumstead Discusses ‘Fears and Emotions’ 1 Week from Aiming to Capture 5th Olympia Title

Chris Bumstead is feeling the weight of being a four-time reigning Classic Physique champion. Just days away from defending his title, Bumstead shares an emotional mental update revealing the psychological…

Belinda Evans

2023 Rogue Invitational Withdrawals

The 2023 Rogue Invitational took place on October 26-29, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. It featured two divisions, CrossFit and Strongman, which together counted 50 athletes.…

Vedad Tabakovic

How to Lose Weight Without Exercise

Most fitness experts consider exercise essential for weight loss and recommend frequent workouts to maximize calorie and fat burning. However, I'm not always one of them! While I don't deny…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Larry Wheels Annihilates Chest Workout, Shares Shredded Update Before 2023 Amateur Olympia 

Larry Wheels is looking near-stage ready as he eyes his Classic Physique debut. In a recent YouTube video, Wheels demolished a strenuous chest workout and showed off his shredded physique…

Doug Murray

Phil Heath Says He’d Return for 1-Day Mr. Olympia Show, Reflects on Surgeries and Longevity

Phil Heath continues to flirt with the idea of a bodybuilding comeback. In a recent podcast appearance with Bryce Henson on October 25, 2023, Heath recounted health struggles during his…

Doug Murray

Bodybuilder Luis Manuel Lomelí “El Charro” Murdered After Being Fatally Shot in Mexico 

The bodybuilding community is once again in a state of mourning. In a tragic turn of events, Open star Luis Manuel Lomelí "El Charro" was fatally shot and killed in…

Doug Murray

Dumbbell Push Press: Strengthen Deltoids and Build Power

There are more overhead press exercises than most lifters will ever bother to memorize. The dumbbell push press is an excellent barbell overhead press alternative. A study by the Journal of…

Vanja Vukas

Jay Cutler’s Advice To Hadi Choopan For 2023 Mr. Olympia: “Waist Has to Stay Small”

All eyes are on the reigning Mr. Olympia champion Hadi Choopan as he prepares to defend his title. The Men's Open is stacked to the nines with tremendous talent, putting…

Belinda Evans

Terrick El Guindy: ‘Hunter Labrada Could Be Derek Lunsford’s Kryptonite at 2023 Mr. Olympia’

Time is running out before competitors meet in Orlando, Florida for the highly anticipated 2023 Mr. Oylmpia. In a recent Prime Time Muscle podcast, Chris Cormier and judge Terrick El…

Doug Murray

The Ultimate Guide to Male Body Types (Ectomorphs, Mesomorphs, and Endomorphs)

If you’re a guy who works out, you probably have an ideal physique in mind, maybe inspired by a fitness influencer or pro bodybuilder. Yet, grasping your unique body type…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Samir Bannout Talks New Qualification Rule & Breaks Down Top 2023 Mr. Olympia Contenders

We are just a week away from bodybuilding's biggest event in the world taking over Orlando, Florida. Recently, on the latest Muscle Maturity Podcast, Samir Bannout gave his thoughts on the…

Doug Murray

Flex Wheeler, Shawn Ray, Chris Cormier & Bob Cicherillo Give Their Final Predictions for 2023 Mr. Olympia

The 2023 Mr. Olympia Weekend kicks off in one week, prompting a roundtable of bodybuilding veterans to offer predictions. In a recent Olympia TV YouTube video on October 25, Flex…

Doug Murray

Terrence Ruffin Shares His Full Day Of Eating Just Days Before The 2023 Mr. Olympia

Terrence Ruffin is coming into the 2023 Mr. Olympia hot after just claiming gold at the Dubai Pro. Days before hitting the Classic Physique stage at bodybuilding's biggest competition, "Ruff…

Belinda Evans

6 DIY Weight Plate Storage Ideas For Your Home Gym

Digging through a pile of weight plates after each set can be frustrating and disrupt your focus. Weight plate storage is often an afterthought for most new home gym owners.…

Vidur Saini

Milos Sarcev Talks 2023 Olympia Chances of Derek Lunsford, Nick Walker, Hadi Choopan & Samson Dauda

It's almost time for the greatest bodybuilders in the world to take to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. In a recent Muscular Development interview with Giles Thomas…

Doug Murray

Trainer Stan Efferding Gives His Take On How Many Exercises To Do Per Body Part

Following his stellar career in powerlifting and as an IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Stan Efferding is now sharing his extensive knowledge of fitness as a nutrition coach in his retirement. In…

Belinda Evans

Rapper Action Bronson Crushes New PR on Bench Press w/ Big Boy

Ariyan Arslani, popularly known as Action Bronson, rose to popularity after his huge fitness undertaking in 2020. Weighing in at over 380lbs, the songwriter has lost over 160lbs to date.…

Radha Iyer