Bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu Smashes a Back and Biceps Workout 14 Weeks Out of the 2022 Olympia

Bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu is an Irish professional bodybuilder and a social media star. He competes in the Open division of the IFBB Pro league. Before he became a serious contender in…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

7 Best Gastrocnemius Stretches for Tight Calves

Do you have trouble squatting below parallel? Can you only hit depth when your heels are raised on blocks? Do your heels lift as you descend into a deep squat?…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Reverse Lunge (Leg Kick): Target Your Lower Body Muscles!

You don't need to be a martial arts enthusiast to try the reverse lunge (leg kick) but if you need more action in your leg workouts, well, this would be…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

2022 Janet Layug’s Battle of the Bodies Pro Results and Scorecards

This weekend (September 17, 2022) featured the 2022 Janet Layug's Battle of the Bodies Pro contest, as a number of Bikini competitors took to the stage in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This event…

Doug Murray

Bodybuilder Nick Walker Annihilates a Hypertrophy-Inducing Back Workout

Nick Walker is an American professional bodybuilder that competes in the Open division of the IFBB Pro League. He earned his IFBB Pro card with a win at the 2020 NPC…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Video: Bodybuilder Charly Joung Cursed Out by Man for Posing Shirtless Inside Gym, Joey Swoll Reacts

Fitness influencer Joey Swoll is continuing to fight against 'toxic gym culture.' In a recent TikTok video, Swoll reacted to a bodybuilder being harassed by a man for posing shirtless…

Doug Murray

Bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski Shares a 3,500-Calorie Diet & a Push Day Workout To Get Him Shredded For 2022 Olympia

Urs Kalecinski is a German bodybuilder that competes in the Classic Physique division of the IFBB Pro League. The 24-year-old has already gained significant experience in the elite circuit at a…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

7 Best Lower Back Exercises with Cables to Bulletproof Your Spine

Statistics suggest that eighty percent of adults experience back pain during their lifetimes (1). While many of these cases are mild and short-lived, some experience recurring, debilitating back pain. Back…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Master the Reverse Grip Pull-Up: Build Back & Arm Strength!

Are you an overhand or underhand grip type of exerciser? Some people choose to have the best of both worlds but if you're someone who always goes palms down, flipping…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Iain Valliere on Derek Lunsford’s Special Invite for Men’s Open at 2022 Olympia: ‘He Could Have Easily Done a Show and Qualified’

Derek Lunsford will compete in the Men's Open division at 2022 Mr. Olympia after receiving a special invitation. The invite was not met with positive reactions, however, as some had…

Nikhil Sharma

Powerlifter Heather Connor Pulls a 190-kg (418.9-lb) Deadlift Double PR; Unofficial IPF World Record

Heather Connor is in the process of making her way to Europe, specifically France, in order to participate in a powerlifting competition. Though she has not disclosed which competition she…

Andrew Smith

Men’s Physique Erin Banks Calls Jeremy Buendia “Irrelevant”, Buendia Fires Back: “You Gotta Give Respect”

This year's season of bodybuilding is in full swing, and Men's Physique competitors like Erin Banks are preparing for 2022 Mr. Olympia. In a recent video shared on YouTube, a…

Doug Murray

Guess the Age of This Bodybuilder, 22 or 40? Kenny KO Gives Response

Influencer Kenny KO believes bodybuilders who use gear generally age faster than their natural counterparts. In a recent video shared on YouTube, Kenny KO examined how gear ages bodybuilders and…

Doug Murray

Eddie Butler, Legendary Strongman Commentator & Rugby Player, Passed Away At 65

Mostly known for his incredible Strongman commentary and Rugby career, the Welshman, Eddie Butler, passed away at the age of 65-years-old. Multiple sources have confirmed his death and they also…

Andrew Smith

Bodybuilder Regan Grimes Demolishes a Shoulder Workout, Decides to Withdraw From the 2022 Olympia

Regan Grimes is leaving no stone unturned to improve his physique. Grimes is a Canadian professional bodybuilder that competes in the Open division of the IFBB Pro League. The 29-year-old…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Revitalize Your Rhomboids: Effective Middle Back Stretch Guide

If there was an award for simplest stretch ever it would probably be this one. The middle back stretch can be done safely and effectively and most people probably do…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Giant Sets for Building Muscle: What, Why, and How to Use Them

Most training programs are built around what are typically called straight sets. This means doing things like three sets of ten or four sets of eight. Straight sets are the…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

11 Best Compound, Isolation, and Bodyweight Chest Exercises

A broad and chiseled chest can enhance your physique's aesthetics and make you look masculine and strong. For this reason, pecs are usually among the top three favorite muscle groups…

Vidur Saini

IFBB Indy Pro Announces Closure After 7 Years

Bodybuilding competitors from around the world looked forward to meeting at the annual IFBB Indy Pro show every year. The event was regarded as one of the more notable Olympia…

Nikhil Sharma