2025 Chicago Pro Results — Full Results for All 8 Divisions
The 2025 Chicago Pro, held July 18-19, is now in the books. This action-packed contest featured eight IFBB Pro League divisions as official qualifiers for the 2025 Mr. Olympia, which…
I’m a Personal Trainer: The 3 Muscle Groups Most People NEVER Train (And Why It Shows)
Ask most fitness experts how to build muscle and strength, and they’ll probably say, “compound exercises.” That’s why any personal trainer worth their salt builds programs around big-bang moves like…
UK Bodybuilding Veteran Walter O’Malley Dies
The world of bodybuilding is processing the recent and sudden loss of Walter O'Malley, a pioneer, whose career spanned over 20 years. In an Instagram post shared on July 17,…
Bodybuilder Sam Sulek Breaks Down His Easy Grocery Dieting Tips for Bulking and Fat Loss
Bodybuilder Sam Sulek is locking in his nutrition for his first off-season as an IFBB Pro. In a recent YouTube video, shared on July 9, 2025, he walked through some…
Colton Engelbrecht Locks Out a 500-kg (1,102.3-lb) Sumo Deadlift
Colton Engelbrecht is the strongest raw powerlifter of all time by all standards, including the DOTS scoring system and the Total record. However, the South African athlete is actively pursuing…
212 Bodybuilder Angel Calderon Frias Withdraws from 2025 Mr. Olympia Due to Triceps Injury
The stacked Men's 212 Bodybuilding lineup at the 2025 Mr. Olympia just took a hit. On July 17, 2025, frontrunner Angel Calderon Frias revealed that he ruptured his triceps tendon,…
Don’t Skip This Meal — The One That Builds Muscle Even on Rest Days
You might want to sit down before you read the next line. Your muscles don’t grow when you are training them in the gym. They get bigger and stronger while…
Hadi Choopan Drops Shredded Physique Update With Less Than 13 Weeks to 2025 Mr. Olympia
Hadi Choopan might be the most passionate Open Bodybuilder on the current roster, and that's what makes him so dangerous. On July 17, 2025, he gave his fans and opponents…
Shawn Ray Says Site Enhancements Ruining Striations in Men’s Open, Believes Competitors Look Like Balloon Animals Today
Known for some of the most meticulous and graceful posing routines, Shawn Ray continues to watch over the Men's Open class he dominated in the 1990s. In a recent Voice of…
Bodybuilding Veteran Victor Martinez Gives Health Update After Emergency Surgery
Bodybuilding veteran Victor Martinez, one of the most prolific Open talents of the 2000s, recently endured a health scare. On July 16, 2025, Martinez provided fans with an update on…
I’m a Trainer: The ONE Exercise I Never Let Clients Skip (Even on Rest Days)
The term “functional training” is used and abused a lot in the fitness industry. Nowadays, any exercise done standing on one leg, while balancing on a wobble board, with a…
Dorian Yates Breaks Down 3 Phases of a Rep to Maximize Peak Contractions
Dorian Yates, a Men's Open bodybuilding legend, is still teaching fans how to lift weights properly. In a recent YouTube video shared on July 15, 2025, he detailed the three…
Nick Walker Defends 50-Year-Old Competitor After Viral Routine Gets Mocked: “You Guys Should Be Ashamed”
The sport has changed, and so have posing routines. Though some flair can help inject life into a routine, some believe they've gone too far. After a 50-year-old bodybuilder was…
Kevin Levrone Shows Off Ripped Physique for 61st Birthday With ‘A Clean Bill of Health’
Retired IFBB Pro Kevin Levrone's dedication to the gym is stronger than ever. On July 15, 2025, he shared a ripped physique update at 61 years old and discussed his…
Not Push-Ups — This 15-Minute Standing Dumbbell Routine Trains Strength Without the Floor
Push-ups seem like the holy grail of beginner bodyweight exercises. However, they don’t work for everyone. Push-ups can lead to significant wrist and shoulder rotator cuff strain, which can cause…
Nick Walker Discusses Rep Ranges & Intensifiers During Quad-Focused Leg Workout 13 Weeks from 2025 Mr. Olympia
Men's Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is keeping his training routine fresh months before his Olympia return. In a recent YouTube video, shared on July 14, 2025, he powered through a…
Ronnie Coleman Breaks Silence After Sepsis Hospitalization: “It Nearly Killed Me”
Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman is on the mend. In a video shared on his YouTube channel released on July 15, 2025, he spoke out for the first time since being…
Women’s Physique Pro Bodybuilder Christina Bitner Passed Away at 41
Christina Bitner had a powerful presence on the bodybuilding stage, often bringing in an incredible physique and posing routine. This earned her an IFBB Pro Card in the Women’s Physique…
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals Whether More Reps Really Boost Muscle Growth
Could pushing for additional reps make a huge difference? According to Arnold Schwarzenegger, it might not. In his latest Arnold's Pump Club newsletter, released on July 15, 2025, Schwarzenegger revealed…
