Ottermode Body — What It Is and How To Achieve It

Do not let the otter in the ottermode fool you. Building an ottermode body does not involve growing fur and gaining a belly. An ottermode body is characterized by a low body fat percentage, broad shoulders,…

Vidur Saini

The Rock Crushes Intense Late Night Leg Workout Session to Decompress

As one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has a jam-packed schedule but always finds time to get a workout in at the gym. In a…

Nikhil Sharma

8 Best Leg Extension Machines of 2026 (Tested and Ranked)

Most people train their quads with squats and lunges, then walk past the leg extension machine without a second look. That is a mistake. Leg extensions isolate the quadriceps in…

Vidur Saini

Bodybuilder ‘Good Vito’ Looks Massive in Physique Update 8 Weeks from Muscle Contest Event

Vitaliy Ugolnikov, popularly known as “Good Vito,” has emerged as one of the most impressive young talents in the NPC. In a recent post made on Instagram, Vitaliy looks massive…

Nikhil Sharma

Martin Fitzwater ‘Disappointed’ Andrew Jacked is Going to ‘Bi*** Out’ of 2022 Arnold UK: ‘I Guess We’ll Get Him at Olympia’

Martin Fitzwater is seeking redemption after placing second to Andrew Jacked at the 2022 Texas Pro show last month. In a recent video shared by Desktop Bodybuilding, Fitzwater fired shots at…

Doug Murray

18-Year-Old Malik Bernoussi Triolet (93KG) Sets Three Sub-Junior IPF Raw World Records

The 2022 IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships left us in awe multiple times, like when Agata Sitko added another World Record to her resume. However, amongst all of…

Andrew Smith

Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan Crushes Smith Machine Squats for 15 Reps in Prep For 2022 Mr. Olympia

Hadi Choopan has developed a reputation for being one of the most consistent Men's Open bodybuilders in the IFBB Pro League. In a recent post made on Instagram, Choopan showed…

Doug Murray

Powerlifter Agata Sitko (84KG) Smashes IPF World Record With a 147.5-kg (325.2-lb) Raw Bench Press

At the start of this year it seemed like Jessica Buettner (76KG) and Amanda Lawrence (84KG) were unmatched in their respective weight classes. However, Agata Sitko emerged and made the…

Andrew Smith

Bodybuilder Dana Linn Bailey Crushes a High-Volume ‘Complete Leg Day Workout’

Dana Linn Bailey is the 2013 Women's Physique Olympia Champion, winning the title in its debut year. Even after retiring from competitive bodybuilding, Bailey continues to train rigorously. She has trained…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Kamal Elgargni — Complete Profile: Training, Diet, Height, Weight, Biography

Kamal Elgargni is a Libyan-British professional bodybuilder competing in the 212 division in the IFBB Pro League. Elgargni is one of the most accomplished 212 bodybuilders, having won the 212 Olympia (2019), 212 Arnold Classic (2018), and 2023…

Vidur Saini

Powerlifter Temur Samkharadze (+120KG) Sets a 385.5-kg (849.9-lb) Junior IPF Deadlift World Record

Another athlete from Georgia rose to success in a strength sport, Temur Samkharadze put up an incredible performance at the 2022 IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships. The most…

Andrew Smith

Bodybuilder Michal Krizo Discusses Training and 2022 Olympia Campaign: ‘The Plan is to Be as Big as Possible’

Michal Krizo is one of bodybuilding's most talked about names despite having yet to earn his Pro card in the IFBB Pro League. In a recent Q & A video,…

Doug Murray

Bad Chest Genetics and How To Build a Barrel Chest

Most men have an emotional connection with their chest. You might have to take what we just said with a pinch of salt, but it does not make it untrue. …

Vidur Saini

Ballistic Stretching: Definition, Benefits, Drawbacks, and Should You Do it?

Cats, dogs, and many other animals are habitual stretchers. In fact, some human stretches are named after animals – such as the cat stretch and downward dog from yoga. Animals…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

10 Best Electrolyte Supplements of 2026 (Review & Ranked)

Electrolyte supplements can improve hydration, training performance, and recovery—especially if you sweat heavily, train in heat, follow low-carb diets, or do long endurance sessions. For this 2026 refresh, we re-ranked…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Bodybuilder Nick Walker Annihilates Shoulder and Arms Workout as 2022 Olympia Draws Close

Bodybuilder Nick Walker recently shared a high-volume shoulder and triceps workout. After winning his Pro card at the 2020 North American Championships, the 27-year-old made his pro debut with a fourth-place…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Chris Hemsworth Teams Up with His Dad for Intense Full Body Workout

Chris Hemsworth is one of Hollywood's busiest actors, though his passion for exercise has also elevated his name in the world of fitness. In a recent Instagram post, Hemsworth joined…

Doug Murray

Dennis James on Coaching Big Ramy for 2022 Mr. Olympia: ‘I Guarantee You, This is Going to Be the Best Ramy Ever’

Bodybuilding coach Dennis James is highly confident in Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay as he eyes his third Sandow trophy at this year's Mr. Olympia contest. During a recent podcast, Dennis…

Doug Murray

Chest and Triceps Exercises. for Building Muscle and Strength

Most chest and triceps workouts focus on either building muscle size or strength. The majority of trainers, though, want both. To optimize muscle mass and strength, you need to train…

Steve Theunissen, PT