2025 East Coast Pro Results — Francisco Martinez and Maria Acosta Earn 2026 Olympia Qualification

The 2025 East Coast Pro, held in Wayne, New Jersey, was one of seven IFBB Pro League contests taking place over the weekend of November 1, 2025. This exciting event…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Mitchell Hooper and Inez Carrasquillo Win 2025 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman

The 2025 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman competition took place on October 31 - November 1 in Aberdeen, Scotland. It consisted of six events and featured a total of nine…

Vedad Tabakovic

2025 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman Results — Mitchell Hooper & Inez Carrasquillo Win

The 2025 Rogue Invitational Strongman & Strongwoman competition took place from October 31st - November 1st in Aberdeen, Scotland. Spanning across two days, the show tested nine men and 10…

Vedad Tabakovic

7 Bulking Mistakes That Turn Muscle Gains Into Fat Gains

As an ectomorph, I know how hard it can be to gain weight. Ectomorphs are naturally slender and tend not to gain fat or muscle easily. Ectomorphism is a beneficial…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Gold’s Gym Sells 23 Of Its SoCal Locations to EōS Fitness – Original Venice, California Training Headquarters to Remain Open

It's the end of an era. Effective Oct. 29, 2025, Gold's Gym announced that it had sold 23 of its SoCal locations to EōS Fitness, but its original Venice headquarters…

Doug Murray

Jeff Cavaliere Shares The Only 2 Dumbbell Exercises Needed to Build the Lats and a ‘Classic V-Taper Back’

Training back presents a few challenges. We usually can't see it in the mirror during training, and it's comprised of several muscles, all of which require work. In a YouTube…

Doug Murray

Samir Bannout Says Nick Walker’s Waist Is ‘Fixable,’ Gives Opinion on His Coaching Fallout

Samir Bannout is opening up on the future of Men's Open bodybuilder Nick Walker. In a recent YouTube video on Oct. 30, 2025, he discussed Walker's decision to fire his…

Doug Murray

Creatine Loading vs. Slow Saturation: Which Gets You Stronger, Faster?

There was a time when whey protein was considered the undisputed king of sports supplements. However, things are shifting quickly. Creatine is the new kid on the block and is…

Vidur Saini

Dorian Yates Defends Late Mike Mentzer Against Dr. Mike Israetel: “A Bag of Shit That Gets Bigger Is Just a Bigger Bag of Shit”

It looks like Dorian Yates isn't picking up what Dr. Mike Israetel is putting down. After Dr. Israetel called himself bigger, stronger, and more educated than the late Mike Mentzer,…

Doug Murray

Nick Walker Fires Shots At Ex-Coach, Says He Was ‘Degrading’ and ‘Disrespectful’

Coaching drama around Nick Walker continues to heat up following the 2025 Mr. Olympia. On Oct. 30, he discussed parting ways with his former coach Kyle Wilkes after mistiming his…

Doug Murray

Chris Bumstead Opens Up on ‘Damage’ From Competing and Retiring Early: “Bodybuilding Is Not Good For Your Health”

Retired IFBB Pro Chris Bumstead's focus has switched from muscle building to longevity. In a recent YouTube video aired on Oct. 13, 2025, he discussed the damage he sustained throughout…

Doug Murray

Train Like Mike Tyson: The Savage Bodyweight Circuit That Built a Legend

Love him or hate him, you cannot ignore Mike Tyson. Tyson, the youngest man to ever win a heavyweight title (at age 20 in 1986), retired in 2005. However, he…

Vidur Saini

How to Watch 2025 Rogue Invitational [Free Livestream]

The 2025 Rogue Invitational is set to take place on October 31 - November 2 in Aberdeen, Scotland. It will feature both CrossFit and Strongman / Strongwoman competitions, gathering dozens…

Vedad Tabakovic

Lee Priest Argues Derek Lunsford Was in ‘Guest Posing Shape’ at 2025 Mr. Olympia, Says Lat Spread Looks Like a ‘Waterlogged Beached Whale’

Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest isn't holding back following the 2025 Mr. Olympia. In a recent YouTube video on Oct. 27, he argued that Derek Lunsford was in guest posing shape…

Doug Murray

Terrick El Guindy Confirms Derek Lunsford Will Compete at 2026 Arnold Classic, Gives Advice to Martin Fitzwater & Samson Dauda

The depth of the Men's Open class has the bodybuilding world talking. In a recent YouTube video on Oct. 28, 2025, judge Terrick El Guindy revealed that Derek Lunsford will…

Doug Murray

Nick Walker Reveals His All-Time Best Looks Onstage, Says He’s Coaching Himself: “It’s a Nice Weight Lifted Off The Shoulders’

It's a new chapter for Nick Walker, who plans to navigate his career for the first time in years without a coach. On Oct. 28, 2025, he discussed the change-up…

Doug Murray

The Back Training Mistakes That Are Wasting Your Time

Most gyms have lots of back training options to choose from. This includes various lat pulldown machines, T-bar rows, seated rows, cables, barbells, dumbbells, and benches. Plus, most machines have…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares ‘Bitter Truth’ of Creatine Gummies, Says Lab Tests Show Most Contain ‘Almost No Creatine’

If you were banking on taking creatine gummies for exercise performance and muscle growth, think again. In Arnold's Pump Club newsletter on Oct. 28, 2025, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that most…

Doug Murray

Chris Aceto Denies Rumor That Derek Lunsford Almost Died Backstage at 2025 Mr. Olympia, Says He Had a Panic Attack

Little did fans know that Derek Lunsford endured a health scare before reclaiming the Mr. Olympia title in 2025. On Oct. 27, coach Chris Aceto cleared the air, revealing that…

Doug Murray