Smith Machine Upright Row: Build Shoulders & Back Strength

A variation of a hotly debated exercise, Smith Machine Upright Row are a pull-focused movement that works the traps, upper back, deltoids, and biceps all in one. It's a movement that…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

V-Lines: Exercises, Workouts, Genetics, and Diet

You cannot overlook the v-lines if you want to build a shredded midriff. The sex lines, as they are popularly known, are located where the obliques meet the transversus abdominis…

Vidur Saini

Dorian Yates Reflects on Successful Career: ‘Bodybuilding Was On My Mind 24/7, It Changed My Life’

Six-time Mr. Olympia winner Dorian Yates is widely regarded as one of the most successful bodybuilders of all time. The IFBB Pro dominated the Olympia during his reign at the…

Nikhil Sharma

Bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski Goes Through a Brutal Shoulder and Arm Workout Five Weeks Out of 2022 Olympia

Urs Kalecinski is paying attention to each part of his physique to tighten the loose ends before the 2022 Olympia. The event will take place from Dec. 15 to 18 in…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Powerlifter Heather Connor Lands a 202.5-kg (446.4-lb) Unofficial Raw Deadlift IPF World Record & PR

There is no doubt that Heather Connor is one of the best pound-for-pound deadlifters in the entire IPF, but she is still far from reaching her peak. Competing in the…

Andrew Smith

Jay Cutler Breaks Down 2022 Olympia Lineup with Milos Sarcev: Hunter Labrada Needs ‘Vast Improvements’

The 2022 Mr. Olympia contest takes place in under one month, prompting Jay Cutler and Milos Sarcev to break down the Men's Open lineup. In a recent video, Cutler and…

Doug Murray

King Kamali Lays Out Path For Nick Walker To Win 2022 Olympia: ‘He Needs Hadi Choopan-Type Conditioning’

Retired IFBB Pro King Kamali (Shahriar Kamali) competed from 1994 to 2006 and graced some of the sport's most prominent stages. In a recent interview, Kamali discussed how bodybuilding has changed,…

Doug Murray

Eddie Hall Explains How Exercise Helped Him Manage His ADHD: ‘I Was Definitely a Victim of That’

A number of people are born with some form of disability or disorder, which can complicate their lives. Nevertheless, some individuals are able to overcome these disorders and make the…

Andrew Smith

Bodybuilder William Bonac Demolishes a Leg Workout as 2022 Olympia Prep Continues

William Bonac is working quietly to derail many hype trains at the 2022 Olympia. The Ghanaian-Dutch IFBB Pro bodybuilder has been a perennial contender in the Open division for almost a decade.…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Samir Bannout Impressed by Nick Walker’s Muscle Density, Shares His Top 5 Men’s Open for 2022 Olympia

Former Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout moved on from competing a long time ago but still takes an active role in discussing the sport. In a recent Old School Labs video,…

Nikhil Sharma

Bodybuilder Brandon Curry Shares Massive Physique Update In Prep for 2022 Olympia

Brandon Curry has kept a low profile in recent months as he gears up for the upcoming 2022 Olympia. In a recent Instagram post, Curry shared an impressive physique update…

Nikhil Sharma

Calum Von Moger Avoids Criminal Charges for Deranged Road Rage Incident By Paying $2,500 Fine

Calum Von Moger picked up a win in court recently after the presiding judge decided not to slap him with criminal charges stemming from a road rage incident. On Wednesday,…

Doug Murray

Max Deadlift Calculator — Calculate Your One Rep Max Deadlift

Find your peak deadlift strength with our intuitive 1 Rep Max Calculator. Designed to accurately estimate your one-repetition maximum, this tool also helps you calculate optimal repetitions and additional weights…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Confirms Plan to Compete in 212 at 2022 Mr. Olympia: ‘I’m Coming Back for My Title’

Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida is qualified to compete in both the Open and 212 Bodybuilding at 2022 Olympia. On November 16, 2022, Clarida formally announced he will aim to regain his…

Doug Murray

Shaquille O’Neal Shows Off Ripped Pack of Abs at 50 Amid Viral Body Transformation

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is committed to fitness despite stepping away from the basketball court. In a recent post made to Instagram, Shaq showed off his ripped abs at 50…

Doug Murray

CrossFit Releases The Competition Rulebook For The 2023 CrossFit Games & All Qualifying Stages

The 2023 CrossFit Season is approaching extremely quickly, especially now that the CrossFit HQ has released an updated rulebook for next season. The rulebook covers every topic regarding the Open,…

Andrew Smith

Robby Robinson: ‘I Built My Physique With Hard Work, I Didn’t Know Bodies Were Built With Steroids’

Golden Era bodybuilder Robby Robinson led a successful IFBB career for nearly 30 years. In a recent interview, Robinson shared how the late Jack LaLanne inspired him and the prevalence…

Doug Murray

What Is Muscle Maturity and How to Achieve It?

Bodybuilding is a sport of aesthetic details. Even if two bodybuilders weigh the same and have the same physical measurements, one may look far better than the other. Genetics, proportions,…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Hadi Choopan Shows Off Jacked Physique Update Weeks Out From 2022 Mr. Olympia

Men’s Open standout Hadi Choopan is gearing up for the upcoming Mr. Olympia 2022, scheduled for Dec. 15-18 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a…

Nikhil Sharma