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…

Vidur Saini

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…

Nikhil Sharma

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…

Nikhil Sharma

2023 Strongman Champions League World Finals Results — Oskar Ziółkowski Wins

The Strongman Champions League consists of 16 competitions that take place throughout the year. Well, the time finally came for the 2023 Strongman Champions League World Finals to take place…

Vedad Tabakovic

2023 Ben Weider Natural Pro Results and Scorecards

The 2023 Ben Weider Natural Pro was held from November 17-18 in Alexandria, Virginia where 9 bodybuilding divisions were showcased including; Men's 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men's Open, Men's Physique,…

Doug Murray

Unlock Flexibility: Fixed Bar Back Stretch for Total Body Relief

A quick internet search for "best back stretches" shows how biased we are towards issues more specifically related to the lower back, and justifiably so as it's a common problem…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Advanced Split Training Routine for Serious Bodybuilders

Do you need a new workout that'll take your gains to the next level? Then I'm here to help. This workout is for serious bodybuilders looking to train hard and…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Keone Pearson Complete Profile – Workout and Diet

Keone Pearson is an American professional bodybuilder who has competed in the Classic Physique and the 212 divisions of the IFBB Pro League. Pearson is the youngest professional bodybuilder from…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

2023 Atlantic Coast Pro Results

The 2023 Atlantic Coast Pro took over Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a thrilling showdown between some of the best competitors from the Men's Physique, Bikini, Women's Physique, and Wellness categories…

Doug Murray

Flex Lewis Shows Off Incredible Physique Transformation For His 40th Birthday “New Chapters”

Talk about a birthday suit! After recognizing that he had overlooked his well-being over the last few months, Lewis committed to making a change to his physical fitness heading into…

Belinda Evans

Chris Bumstead Discusses Sam Sulek’s Future in Bodybuilding: “He Is Taking Over The World” 

Sam Sulek continues to make waves as a bodybuilder, despite having yet to compete professionally. His popularity reached the desk of Classic Physique titans Chris Bumstead and Urs Kalecinski recently,…

Doug Murray

2023 EVLS Prague Pro Results — Samson Dauda Wins

Samson Dauda claimed gold in the Men's Open headliner at the 2023 EVLS Prague Pro! The highly anticipated 2023 EVLS Prague Pro quickly turned into one of the most stacked events…

Doug Murray

15 Best Leg Exercises for Building Muscle and Strength, According to Experts

Most exercisers love to hate leg training. They love the results, as great-looking legs are highly sought after, but they hate how hard leg training can be. After all, leg…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Unlock Flexibility: Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch for Key Muscles

After searching high and low, comparing techniques, and spending hours learning hip anatomy, it’s clear that most experts (I’ll toss my pedigree in there as well) would agree the kneeling…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Rice vs. Pasta: Which is Best for Lean Gains?

When it comes to eating to get in shape, there’s a lot of confusion about carbohydrates. Many people demonize them, while others claim they are essential for energy. The truth…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Single-Arm Lat Pulldown: Target Your Back and Arms Effectively

The single-arm lat pulldown is a unilateral exercise following the vertical pull movement pattern. While bodyweight pull-ups and conventional bilateral lat pulldowns are excellent lifts, adding unilateral movements to your…

Vanja Vukas

Natural Bodybuilder Jeff Nippard Explains The Benefits of Long-Length Partials For Faster Muscle Growth

Fitness expert Jeff Nippard routinely shares lesser-known scientific facts to help fitness enthusiasts achieve their goals in a more sustainable way. Recently, he made a detailed breakdown of long-length partial…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Rubiel ‘Neckzilla’ Mosquera Earns His IFBB Pro Card At 2023 EVLS Prague Pro Amateur

The term "monstrous" falls short of capturing the extraordinary nature of Rubiel 'Neckzilla' Mosquera. Having just earned his Pro card at the 2023 EVLS Prague Pro Amateur, Mosquera intends to…

Belinda Evans

Muscular Development Discontinues Print Edition, An End to An Era

Bodybuilding fans are witnessing the end of an era as one of the last print magazines ceased publication after 59 years. Rick Collins, who wrote for Muscular Development for over…

Belinda Evans