Phil Heath Says He’d Return for 1-Day Mr. Olympia Show, Reflects on Surgeries and Longevity

Phil Heath continues to flirt with the idea of a bodybuilding comeback. In a recent podcast appearance with Bryce Henson on October 25, 2023, Heath recounted health struggles during his…

Doug Murray

Bodybuilder Luis Manuel Lomelí “El Charro” Murdered After Being Fatally Shot in Mexico 

The bodybuilding community is once again in a state of mourning. In a tragic turn of events, Open star Luis Manuel Lomelí "El Charro" was fatally shot and killed in…

Doug Murray

Dumbbell Push Press: Strengthen Deltoids and Build Power

There are more overhead press exercises than most lifters will ever bother to memorize. The dumbbell push press is an excellent barbell overhead press alternative. A study by the Journal of…

Vanja Vukas

Jay Cutler’s Advice To Hadi Choopan For 2023 Mr. Olympia: “Waist Has to Stay Small”

All eyes are on the reigning Mr. Olympia champion Hadi Choopan as he prepares to defend his title. The Men's Open is stacked to the nines with tremendous talent, putting…

Belinda Evans

Terrick El Guindy: ‘Hunter Labrada Could Be Derek Lunsford’s Kryptonite at 2023 Mr. Olympia’

Time is running out before competitors meet in Orlando, Florida for the highly anticipated 2023 Mr. Oylmpia. In a recent Prime Time Muscle podcast, Chris Cormier and judge Terrick El…

Doug Murray

The Ultimate Guide to Male Body Types (Ectomorphs, Mesomorphs, and Endomorphs)

If you’re a guy who works out, you probably have an ideal physique in mind, maybe inspired by a fitness influencer or pro bodybuilder. Yet, grasping your unique body type…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Samir Bannout Talks New Qualification Rule & Breaks Down Top 2023 Mr. Olympia Contenders

We are just a week away from bodybuilding's biggest event in the world taking over Orlando, Florida. Recently, on the latest Muscle Maturity Podcast, Samir Bannout gave his thoughts on the…

Doug Murray

Flex Wheeler, Shawn Ray, Chris Cormier & Bob Cicherillo Give Their Final Predictions for 2023 Mr. Olympia

The 2023 Mr. Olympia Weekend kicks off in one week, prompting a roundtable of bodybuilding veterans to offer predictions. In a recent Olympia TV YouTube video on October 25, Flex…

Doug Murray

Terrence Ruffin Shares His Full Day Of Eating Just Days Before The 2023 Mr. Olympia

Terrence Ruffin is coming into the 2023 Mr. Olympia hot after just claiming gold at the Dubai Pro. Days before hitting the Classic Physique stage at bodybuilding's biggest competition, "Ruff…

Belinda Evans

6 DIY Weight Plate Storage Ideas For Your Home Gym

Digging through a pile of weight plates after each set can be frustrating and disrupt your focus. Weight plate storage is often an afterthought for most new home gym owners.…

Vidur Saini

Milos Sarcev Talks 2023 Olympia Chances of Derek Lunsford, Nick Walker, Hadi Choopan & Samson Dauda

It's almost time for the greatest bodybuilders in the world to take to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. In a recent Muscular Development interview with Giles Thomas…

Doug Murray

Trainer Stan Efferding Gives His Take On How Many Exercises To Do Per Body Part

Following his stellar career in powerlifting and as an IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Stan Efferding is now sharing his extensive knowledge of fitness as a nutrition coach in his retirement. In…

Belinda Evans

Rapper Action Bronson Crushes New PR on Bench Press w/ Big Boy

Ariyan Arslani, popularly known as Action Bronson, rose to popularity after his huge fitness undertaking in 2020. Weighing in at over 380lbs, the songwriter has lost over 160lbs to date.…

Radha Iyer

Lee Priest Slams IFBB’s Ban on Athlete Guest Posing in Rival League: ‘It’s a Stupid Power Trip’

Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest has watched the sport change for better or worse since donning a pair of posing trunks. In a recent rant shared to Instagram on October 25,…

Doug Murray

Nick Walker on New Improved Physique for 2023 Olympia: “I’m Going to Surpass Last Year’s Look”

Nick Walker is determined to become the 18th man ever to raise a Mr. Olympia title above his shoulders. Taking to a recent Pure B.S podcast on October 25, 2023,…

Doug Murray

Weightlifter Olivia Reeves (81KG) Sets Multiple Records to Win 2023 Pan American Games

The Pan American Games are an Olympic-style event that consists of multiple sports. However, as opposed to the Olympics, the Pan American Games only host the nations of North and…

Vedad Tabakovic

Average Curl Weight For Males and Females on Dumbbell and Barbell Curl

Let’s face it; most serious lifters are insecure about the weight on their bar. They don’t want to be seen lifting weights that are considered light by their fellow exercisers.…

Vidur Saini

Keone Pearson On 2023 Olympia: “Every Day I Just Envision Myself Being The Last Man Standing”

Keone Pearson is coming into the 2023 Mr. Olympia more confident than ever after taking gold at the Texas Pro show a few months back. In an interview on YouTube,…

Belinda Evans

Mitchell Hooper Profile: Career, Training, Height, Diet, and More

The sport of Strongman has existed for multiple decades and has produced extremely talented athletes. However, it is hard to say that anyone has had a better start to their…

Vedad Tabakovic