Kamal Elgargni Forced Out Of 2023 Olympia Due To Family Emergency

Bodybuilder Kamal Elgargni pulls out of the 2023 Olympia due to family emergency. He is one of the most prominent competitors in the 212 division of the IFBB Pro League…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Shawn Ray Urges Chris Bumstead To Compete in Men’s Open at Mr. Olympia: ‘You’re Foolish Not To’

Though money is a great motivator, many bodybuilders take their shot at earning the Mr. Olympia title for bragging rights and glory. Shawn Ray, a veteran of the sport, believes…

Belinda Evans

Master the Suspension Chest Press for Total Upper Body Strength

The suspension push-up is a bodyweight-based exercise that utilizes high-hanging straps with handles to provide resistance during different muscle and strength-building exercises. The famous TRX trainer and its alternatives were…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Metabolism, Fasting, and Eating Habits: “Don’t Need to Punish Yourself”

Arnold Schwarzenegger has set new standards in the fitness world and even at 76 years old, continues to give back. With his newfound love for preaching what he practices, the…

Radha Iyer

Women’s Bodybuilder Kristina Mendoza Pulls Out Of 2023 Olympia

As bodybuilders prepare for the 2023 Mr. Olympia it is unfortunately normal to see athletes drop out regardless of a long year of competitions, training, and prep. This sad fact…

Belinda Evans

Jesse James West Talks Bodybuilding & ‘Cbum Effect’: ‘He Made Competing Mainstream’

Having tested the waters of bodybuilding, influencer Jesse James West has come to appreciate the sport in a new way. In a recent The Truth Podcast with Hany Rambod on October…

Doug Murray

Samson Dauda Talks Mental Struggles, Shares Meal Prep & Leg Workout for 2023 Mr. Olympia

Bodybuilder Samson Dauda is ready to reap the benefits of painstaking contest preparations. In a recent YouTube video published on October 11, 2023, Dauda discussed his current headspace for Olympia,…

Doug Murray

Chicken Breast Protein — Everything You Need to Know

Protein is a building block of muscles. Most bodybuilders, powerlifters, and virtually every strength sport athletes use chicken breast protein to help them achieve their fitness objectives. Consuming the right…

Madison Freeman

15 Best Gyms With Childcare — Workout Worry-Free

Maintaining a work-life balance is difficult; add fitness to the mix, and things get even more complex. New or single parents with kids between the ages of 1 and 12…

Vidur Saini

Behrooz Tabani Granted US Visa to Compete at 2023 Mr. Olympia: “I Am So Happy”

Iranian native Behrooz Tabani is preparing to take the stage at the 2023 Mr. Olympia this November 2-5. Having struggled with the complications of traveling overseas for competitions, Tabani was…

Belinda Evans

Derek Lunsford Opens Up on 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep: “I Don’t Want to Act Like It’s Not Been Challenging”

Surging Men's Open contender Derek Lunsford will aim to pick up where he left off on the Mr. Olympia stage last year. In a recent YouTube video published on October…

Doug Murray

Erin Banks on 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro Loss: “In the World of Champions, Defeat Isn’t the End”

The 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro witnessed some top bodybuilding contenders before the best meet for the grand showdown at this year's Mr. Olympia. For many participants, this was a…

Radha Iyer

10 Best Lower Back Exercises With Dumbbells +  Workout 

Barbell deadlifts are an excellent exercise, but alone, they may not suffice for building a robust lower back. To develop your lower back holistically, you must incorporate various exercises, including…

Vanja Vukas

Heather Connor Crushes Huge 207.5-kg (457.5-lb) Raw Deadlift PR & Unofficial IPF World Record

The US has produced multiple world champions and record holders in the sport of powerlifting, but Heather Connor, aka America's Sweetheart, is one that will be in history books for…

Vedad Tabakovic

Milos Sarcev Criticizes Vacuums in Bodybuilding: ‘It Doesn’t Show the Muscle, It Hides It’

Milos Sarcev is back to analyze the current state of judging and posing in bodybuilding. In an IFBB AMA YouTube video published on October 11, 2023, Sarcev discussed coaching biases,…

Doug Murray

2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman Events Revealed

The time is nearing when the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman competition will take place, as it is officially scheduled for October 27-28, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock,…

Vedad Tabakovic

Dana Linn Bailey Annihilates ‘Full Depth Slow Controlled’ Glutes, Hams, Quads Workout 

Dana Linn Bailey has remained just as popular as when she held the crown of Women's Physique Olympia in 2013. In a recent YouTube video published on October 11, 2023,…

Doug Murray

Get Lean: How to Turn Strength Training into a Fat-Burning Workout

Many people who lift weights also want to be lean. After all, it would be a shame to cover the results of all your hard work with a layer of…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

2x Former Figure Olympia Erin Stern Shares ‘5A Protocol’ for Training Around Injuries

Throughout Erin Stern's prolific bodybuilding career, she has had her fair share of injuries and learned to adjust her routine to continue pressing forward. In a recent YouTube video, Stern…

Belinda Evans