Stan Efferding Talks Ideal Rest Periods for Muscle Growth and ‘Strength-Based’ Training Routine
Former powerlifter and Pro bodybuilder Stan Efferding knows a thing or two about perfecting workouts. His knowledge of fitness and nutrition gives him an edge when helping his clients achieve…
Sonja Stefanie Krüger (76KG) Sets 195.5-kg (431-lb) Equipped Bench Press IPF World Record
Sonja Stefanie Krüger has been a major athlete in the equipped powerlifting scene for nearly a decade now. But, even after all this time, she is still managing to progress…
2024 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic Lineups Revealed
The 2024 Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic competitions will take place during the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, March 1st, and Saturday, March 2nd. It will be…
Jeremy Buendia To Compete in Other Shows Before 2024 Olympia: ‘I Want to Earn My Place Up There’
Jeremy Buendia is feeling optimistic following his eighth-place comeback on the 2023 Men's Physique Olympia stage. In a recent YouTube video, Buendia revealed he will compete at events other than…
Chris Cormier on Rubiel ‘Neckzilla’ Mosquera’s Size: “They’ve Never Seen Anything Like This”
Every year, a new unknown bodybuilder emerges from the shadows, leaving fans wondering where they've been. The latest was Rubiel "Neckzilla" Mosquera, who just claimed bronze in his Pro debut…
Flex Lewis Considers Bodybuilding Comeback: ‘Fans Deserve to See Me Back Up There’
Even though he retired last May, Flex Lewis has already gotten the itch to return to competitive bodybuilding. In his latest Straight Outta the Lair podcast on November 20, 2023,…
Calisthenics vs. Weightlifting: Which Is Best?
Should you make calisthenics the cornerstone of your workouts? Or is weightlifting the best way to build muscle and strength? I'm here to help you decide! I've been strength training…
Lee Priest Calls Out Olympia Show Organizers – ‘Why Can’t You Listen To The Athletes?’
Lee Priest fearlessly speaks his mind, and this unapologetic honesty extends to his commitment to protecting the well-being of bodybuilders. Following the 2023 Mr. Olympia, Priest revealed that he was…
Bodybuilding Veteran Rich Gaspari Shares His 3 Most Effective Exercises For Glute & Hamstring Development
Rich Gaspari isn't letting jet lag come between him and a good training session, and is determined to hit the gym after being in Korea for a week. In a…
Jay Cutler Talks Overcoming Depression & 2024 Physique Goal: “I Want to Get Leaner & Bigger”
Jay Cutler is no stranger to the obstacles that stood in his way en route to cementing a one-of-a-kind bodybuilding legacy. In a recent JayCutlerTV YouTube video published on November…
Derek Lunsford Talks 2024 Olympia Plans & Battle w/ Depression: ‘I Didn’t Want to Be Here Anymore’
It's been a year of blessings for Derek Lunsford, who currently sits atop the Mr. Olympia throne after unseating his teammate Hadi Choopan earlier this month. In a victory lap,…
Phillip Herndon (125KG) Sets Squat & Total All-Time World Record in His First Equipped Appearance
Phillip Herndon has never shied away from a challenge, especially one that requires him to display his mind-blowing strength. So, after conquering the Raw and Raw With Wraps divisions, Phillip…
Daily Undulating Periodization: Does it Work for Hypertrophy?
There are lots of ways to organize your training for hypertrophy or muscle building. However, arguably the most common method is something called linear periodization. This is where workouts gradually…
2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota Pro Results
The IFBB Pro League welcomed competitors to the 2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota Pro from November 18-19 in Bogota, Colombia. This event was the 2024 Olympia qualifier and featured competitors from…
2023 Sheru Classic India Pro Results
The IFBB Pro League rolls on this weekend with a total of six different competitions taking place around the world. One of which was the 2023 Sheru Classic India Pro,…
2023 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro Results
The 2023 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro took place in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 18. This event was a 2024 Mr. Olympia qualifier for the Classic Physique, Bikini, and Wellness…
Average Deadlift By Weight, Gender, and Experience Level
The deadlift is one of the three powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press, and involves lifting weights off the floor to the hip level and then returning…
Every Bikini Olympia Winner Since 2010
Once upon a time, the Olympia Weekend only offered three categories for female pro bodybuilders — Ms. Olympia, Fitness, and Figure. However, in 2010, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and…
Every Fitness Olympia Winner Since 1995
For 15 years between 1980 and 1994, Ms. Olympia was the only division pro female bodybuilders could compete in at the prestigious Olympia Weekend. The Fitness division became the second…
