10 Best Middle Back Exercises for Strength, Mass, and Better Posture

Most bodybuilding back workout routines include an abundance of lat pulldown and pull-up exercises. This is good news because these vertical pulling exercises build upper back width. In fact, if…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Every Men’s Physique Olympia Winner Since 2013

The Mr. Olympia competition has a long history of attracting the best talent. Although Joe Weider’s Fitness and Performance Weekend now hosts 11 divisions, it wasn't always the case. In…

Nikhil Sharma

Samir Bannout Backs ‘Unbeatable’ Keone Pearson to Beat Kamal Elgargni in 212 Division at 2022 Olympia

Former Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout may have retired a long time ago but maintains a strong presence in the sport with his analytical skills. In a recent Old School Labs…

Nikhil Sharma

Samir Bannout on Ronnie Coleman’s 2001 Health Scare: Hydration Isn’t A ‘Walk In the Park, It’s Deadly’

Bodybuilding veteran Samir Bannout is dedicated to the sport despite stepping away from the stage years ago. In a recent video, Bannout reflected on Ronnie Coleman's dehydration scare in 2001…

Doug Murray

Lee Priest Compares Decline Bench Press vs Flat Bench: ‘I Feel Decline In My Chest More Than Flat’

Australia's Lee Priest has acquired a wealth of knowledge throughout his illustrious bodybuilding career. In a recent demonstration, Priest broke down how to safely use decline bench presses to maximize…

Doug Murray

Powerlifter Sen Yang (120KG) Sets a New 440.5-kg (971.1-lb) Equipped IPF Squat World Record

The 2022 IPF World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships, which took place from November 14-20, in Viborg, Denmark, featured numerous performances that broke records. So, it is hard to pick out…

Andrew Smith

Bodybuilding Legend Ronnie Coleman Reacts to Insane Gym Fails

As an eight-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman reached the top of the sport and maintained his status as the best in the world for eight years straight. Instead of rehashing…

Doug Murray

Keone Pearson Crushes A Sleeve-Ripping Arms Workout, Feels ‘Biggest And Leanest’ Ahead Of 2022 Olympia

Keone Pearson feels he is the ‘biggest and leanest’ than he has ever been in his career. His focus now lies on adding more detail and definition to his physique…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Unlock Lower Body Strength with Sled Hack Squats Today!

If there was an official list of best-loved machine leg exercises, we're confident sled hack squats would rank near the top. That's not because they're any better than freeweight barbell…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

2022 Denmark Pro Results and Scorecards

As one of the last European 2022 Mr. Olympia qualifiers, bodybuilders pushed their limits and brought some amazing physiques at the 2022 Denmark Pro. This event was co-headlined by competitors…

Doug Murray

Lee Labrada: Symmetry, Balance, and Proportions ‘Are Being Tossed to The Side’ In Men’s Open

Lee Labrada understands the art of posing and how it can accentuate the qualities of an athlete's physique. Speaking with Terrence Ruffin, Labrada shared his posing inspirations and how the…

Doug Murray

2022 Magnus Ver Magnusson Strongman Classic Results — Rongo Keene Wins Gold

The 2022 Magnus Ver Magnusson Strongman Classic took place on November 18-20, in Reykjavik, Iceland. Organized and named by the 4x World’s Strongest Man, Magnus managed to gather some of…

Andrew Smith

Larry Wheels and Influencer Jesse James West Challenge Each Other to Lift a Total of 100,000 Lbs in 60 Minutes

Known for his near-superhuman strength, Larry Wheels has become one of the most popular powerlifters on the planet. In a recent video, Wheels accepted a challenge from influencer Jesse James…

Doug Murray

2022 Down Under Championships CrossFit Results — Jay Crouch & Madeline Sturt Victorious

Being one of the final exciting CrossFit competitions of the year, the 2022 Down Under Championship drew a large crowd of spectators. The competition took place on the sunny weekend…

Andrew Smith

Dexter Jackson Predicts Top 6 at 2022 Olympia, says Samson Dauda & Andrew Jacked Could Knock Off Top Contenders

Bodybuilder Dexter Jackson may have retired but his finger has remained on the sport's pulse. In a recent podcast with Dennis James, Jackson gave his expectations for the 2022 Mr.…

Doug Murray

Best Arm Workouts for Size, Strength, and Levels of Experience

Legendary playwright William Shakespeare once said, “show me a bodybuilder who doesn’t want bigger arms, and I’ll show you a liar.”  Okay, so the legendary British bard DIDN’T actually say…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Bodybuilder Michal Krizo Arrives In USA, Trains Legs At The Gold’s Gym

Michal Krizo has arrived on American soil in hopes of conquering the bodybuilding world. Krizo is a Slovakian professional bodybuilder that made a name for himself in the IFBB Elite…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

2022 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro Results and Scorecards

Bodybuilders gathered in the 'Aloha State' on November 19 at the 2022 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic. Wellness and Bikini competitors battled in Honolulu, Hawaii while putting on an exciting show.…

Doug Murray

Nick Walker Crushes Leg Workout, Shares Peeled Physique Posing 4 Weeks From 2022 Mr. Olympia

With the goal of becoming a Mr. Olympia champion, bodybuilder Nick Walker plans to showcase dramatic improvements when he steps on stage. In a recent YouTube video, Walker shared a…

Doug Murray