Rahmat Erwin Abdullah (81KG) Locks Out 209-kg (460.8-lb) Clean & Jerk World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships

Rahmat Erwin Abdullah made a name for himself in the 73-kilogram weight class by winning the 2021 and 2022 World Championships. However, instead of defending his titles at the 2023…

Vedad Tabakovic

Jiang Huihua (49KG) Sets Clean & Jerk and Total World Records at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships

The 2023 World Weightlifting Championships have wrapped up after two weeks of intense action, which saw multiple World Records fall. While the majority of those who set new records went…

Vedad Tabakovic

Stan Efferding Explains Why Sleep Is More Important than Cardio for Weight Loss

Oregon native Stan Efferding remains impassioned about seeing fitness and bodybuilding thrive since stepping away from competition. In a recent interview with Chris Williamson, "The White Rhino" explained why sleep…

Doug Murray

2023 Europa Pro Championships Results — Regan Grimes Wins Bodybuilding Title

Bodybuilding action resumed this weekend in Alicante, Spain at the 2023 Europa Pro Championships on September 17. Athletes from the Men's Open, Men's 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men's Physique Women's…

Doug Murray

Milos Sarcev Outraged Behrooz Tabani Hasn’t Received Visa or Appointment 7 Weeks from 2023 Mr. Olympia

With the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition around the corner, athletes understand the pressure is on to make it count on the sport's biggest stage. A few have the unfortunate battle…

Belinda Evans

Erin Stern Tries Out ‘Golden Era Style’ Full Body Workout

Erin Stern continues to bring off-beat and enlightening content for her social media followers. In the recent video posted on her YouTube channel, Stern went through a full body workout…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Nutrition Coach Stan Efferding Talks Red Meat Risks, Dangers of Aspartame, and Calorie Deficits 

Nutrition coach Stan Efferding is back to eliminate a few misconceptions spreading around the fitness world. In a recent interview with Chris Williamson, Efferding explained why red meat and aspartame…

Doug Murray

Iain Valliere Talks Retirement, Says He Won’t Train Chris Bumstead, Plans to Judge Contests

It's been an eventful week for top Men's Open Pro Iain Valliere, who announced his retirement from the sport on September 7, 2023. In a recent Q and A segment…

Doug Murray

2023 Janet Layug’s Battle of the Bodies Pro Results and Scorecards

The 2023 Janet Layug’s Battle of the Bodies Pro took place on Saturday, September 16, and was an Olympia qualifier for the Bikini division in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Athletes were…

Doug Murray

Breon Ansley Will Compete In Classic Physique At 2023 Olympia

Breon Ansley got a second wind in the Classic Physique division with revised weight limit and has decided to compete there at the 2023 Olympia. Former two-time Classic Physique Olympia…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Seth Feroce Praises Sam Sulek’s ‘Don’t Give a Fu** Attitude’: “It’s Working for Him”

Having amassed nearly one million subscribers on his YouTube channel, Sam Sulek frequently shares his workouts and diet plans responsible for his unbelievable muscle mass at just 21 years old.…

Belinda Evans

When, Why, And How to Train to Failure

Should you train to failure, or is it best to leave a couple of reps in the tank? We explore this hotly debated bodybuilding topic. When it comes to building…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss — Explained!

Weight loss can result from either fat or muscle mass loss. The former is desirable, but the latter is not. While “fat loss” and “weight loss” are often used interchangeably,…

Dr. Rashmi Byakodi

Liang Xiaomei (81KG) Makes History With a 159-kg (350.5-lb) Clean & Jerk World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships

The 2023 World Weightlifting Championships are held in Saudi Arabia from September 4-17, and one team has taken the competition by storm. Of course, the team in question is China,…

Vedad Tabakovic

Chris Cormier Says Breon Ansley Will Compete at 2023 Olympia in Classic Physique w/ Extra 9 Lbs

The title picture on the Classic Physique Olympia stage hasn't changed in four years, though some believe Chris Bumstead's time could be running out thanks to new height/weight restrictions in…

Doug Murray

Erin Banks Shares His Full Day of Eating For 2023 Olympia Prep

Erin Banks recently shared his full day of eating for the 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro and the 2023 Olympia. He is set to attempt the first defense of his…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Band Standing Crunch: Sculpt Your Core with This Effective Move

If you look at the average ab-focused workout routine, chances are you'll find three categories of movement: lying, planking, and hanging exercises. And don't get us wrong, these are must-have…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Seated Vs. Standing Calf Raise – Which One Should You Do?

Are you confused about the differences between seated and standing calf raises? Are you unsure which one you should do? We're here to help! Calf training is a controversial topic…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

330-lb Samson Dauda Towers Over Influencer Sam Sulek While Posing Side By Side

Up-and-coming fitness influencer Sam Sulek made waves in the bodybuilding community when his massive physique sparked concern over his steroid use at such a young age. Now, the 21-year-old uploads…

Belinda Evans