Powerlifter & Bodybuilder Patricia Johnson (+84KG) Sets Raw Deadlift & Total IPF Masters World Records

The biggest competition for the older age groups in powerlifting this year is the 2023 IPF World Masters Championships. They took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from October 8-15, and displayed…

Vedad Tabakovic

Nick Walker on Muscle Maturity ‘Kicking In’ & 2023 Olympia Progress: “I’m 271 Lbs Now, Cardio Is Up”

There are only 16 days until the world's best collide on the 2023 Mr. Olympia stage in Orlando, Florida from November 2-5. Among the top contenders battling for a Sandow…

Doug Murray

Hafthor Bjornsson Announces His Participation in Three Major Strongman Competitions in 2024

Hafthor Bjornsson is one of the all time greats in Strongman, and one of the athletes that helped the sport progress the most in the past few decades. Well, while…

Vedad Tabakovic

Rich Gaspari on Defeating Bad Genetics to Become a Bodybuilding Champ: “I Put Everything Together” 

Rich Gaspari rose to the top of the IFBB Pro League and defied odds with an indomitable work ethic. In a recent Straight Outta the Lair Podcast with Flex Lewis on October…

Doug Murray

Jay Cutler and Bodybuilding Veterans Give Their Top 6 Picks for 2023 Mr. Olympia 

The highly anticipated 2023 Mr. Olympia competition is almost here, prompting a number of bodybuilding veterans to analyze the top contenders. Taking part in The Menace Podcast on Sunday, October 15, 2023,…

Doug Murray

Chris Bumstead Shares High Carb Day, Back Workout For 2023 Olympia

Chris Bumstead is taking full benefit of his private gym, the Bum Lifting Club in the 2023 Olympia prep. Recently, Bumstead dealt with a back and biceps workout to get…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Smashes 280-kg (617.3-lb) Raw Bench Press PR In Training

Earlier this year, Jesus Olivares competed at the 2023 IPF World Championships, and one of the events turned out to be a bit worse than he expected. That was the…

Vedad Tabakovic

Suspension Inverted Row: Strengthen Your Back and Arms

Neither typically a beginner nor advanced-only technique, suspension inverted rows, also called the TRX low row, are a hybrid technique that combines both a back row and pull-up. Hanging onto…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

8 Best Muscular Strength Exercises: Maximize Your Might

Muscular strength is a fundamental component of physical fitness that plays a crucial role in our daily lives. It is essential for a wide range of activities, whether lifting heavy…

Calvin Huynh

2023 Fashion Street Fitparade Hungary Pro Results and Scorecards

This weekend's 2023 Fashion Street Fitparade Hungary Pro was one of the first Olympia qualifiers for next year and took place in Budapest, Hungary from October 14-15. Competitors from the Figure, Bikini,…

Doug Murray

2023 British Championships Pro Results and Scorecard

The IFBB Pro League welcomed the 2023 British Championship Pro from October 14-15 in Manchester, United Kingdom, headlined by the Men's Physique category. This show was an Olympia qualifier for…

Doug Murray

Bodybuilding Veteran Rich Gaspari Crushes Early Morning Leg Workout

Bodybuilding veteran Richard Gaspari has continued his dedication to health and fitness well into his retirement. Now, Gaspari shares his wealth of knowledge about the sport by training others and…

Belinda Evans

Olympia Judge & Chris Cormier Talk Bodybuilding Comebacks for Older Athletes: “I Don’t Like It” 

Bodybuilding comebacks make for exciting storylines in the sport as they often capture the imagination of fans, such as Jay Cutler's iconic 2009 Mr. Olympia-winning triumph. In a recent Prime…

Doug Murray

Derek of MPMD Talks Death of Bodybuilders: “Almost Always a Cardiovascular Issue”

Bodybuilding as a profession involves taking risks in terms of dietary choices, supplement intake, and the intensity of exercises. However sometimes, these risks manifest into the worst-case scenario for some athletes.…

Radha Iyer

Nick Walker Executes A High-Voltage Chest And Biceps Workout For 2023 Olympia

Nick Walker is tackling the final phase of his 2023 Olympia prep with furious intensity. Five weeks out of the show, the 28-year-old tackled a chest and biceps workout to…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

No Pain, No Gain, and Other Popular Fitness Myths Debunked

Few things upset me more than seeing otherwise enthusiastic gym-goers wasting their time on ineffective exercises and workouts. After all, burning fat, building muscle, and getting in shape requires a…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro Results and Scorecards

The 2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro served as one of the first qualifying events of the 2024 season and took place on October 14 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Competitors from the Bikini category…

Doug Murray

2023 Mr. & Miss Lions Classic MGB Mexico Grand Battle Pro Results and Scorecards

Competitors from the Wellness division gathered for the 2023 Mr. & Miss Lions Classic MGB Mexico Grand Battle Pro in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 14 for a shot at qualification…

Doug Murray

Denise Herber Hits 285-kg (628.3-lb) Raw Deadlift Unofficial All-Time World Record Ahead of 2023 WRPF American Pro 2

Denise Herber has been brewing something incredible in her gym for the past few months, but it only became evident in the past few weeks. During these last couple of…

Vedad Tabakovic