Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford ‘Flips The Switch’ For 2022 Olympia Prep With a Killer Shoulder and Calf Workout

Reigning 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford started the 2022 Olympia prep with a high-volume shoulders and calf workout. Following runner-up finishes at the 2018 and 2019 Olympia and a fourth-place finish in 2020, the 29-year-old finally achieved…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Creatine: Does It Cause Hair Loss?

Athletes and exercise enthusiasts supplement with creatine to improve muscle mass, performance, and recovery. It's also been shown to improve health in older people and those with certain diseases. Creatine…

Dr. Rashmi Byakodi

Tom Stoltman Withdraws From 2022 Shaw Classic, Reveals Plan to Deadlift 505-kg (1,113.3-lb) After 2023 WSM

Tom Stoltman, the 2022 World's Strongest Man, announced on August 11th, 2022, that he would not be traveling to the USA for the 2022 Shaw Classic. He could not take…

Andrew Smith

Veteran Bodybuilder Roelly Winklaar Retirement Questions Loom After Training William Bonac in Prep for 2022 Olympia

Dutch bodybuilding sensation Roelly Winklaar quickly established himself as a threat in the IFBB Pro League with a jaw-dropping upper body. It's unclear if Winklaar is still competing actively, as…

Doug Murray

Ring Dips: Target Your Chest, Arms, and Shoulders Effectively

The bench press is arguably the world’s favorite chest exercise. But, despite its global appeal, the bench press is actually a relatively new exercise and only became popular in the…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Why Do Bodybuilders Tan? — The Ultimate Guide

If you have ever watched a bodybuilding show or seen photos of bodybuilders just before, during, or after a contest, you'd know they look nothing like an average human—in a…

Vidur Saini

NFL Legend Shannon Sharpe Bench Presses Huge 365-lb For Reps

Despite his enthusiasm for the gym sessions, Shannon Sharpe continues to approach them as if he is chasing another Super Bowl championship. Sharpe has long moved on from his days of…

Nikhil Sharma

Watch Liver King Devour Whole Stick of Butter

Brian Johnson, popularly known as Liver King, went viral for his unique approach to staying in shape. In a recent Instagram video, Liver King munched on a whole stick of…

Nikhil Sharma

Samir Bannout on Competing Against Bertil Fox: ‘If He Reached His Full Potential, He Would Have Won Olympia Many Times’

Bodybuilding veteran Samir Bannout reached the top of the sport at 1983 Mr. Olympia and remembered competing against Bertil Fox, who was released from prison last week for a double…

Doug Murray

Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida Smashes Back And Biceps Workout in Prep For 2022 Olympia

Bodybuilder Shaun Clarida kicked off his 2022 Olympia prep with a solid pull day workout. Clarida is one of the elite 212 division competitors and has won several professional bodybuilding…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Rich Gaspari Favors Chris Bumstead’s Physique Over Men’s Open Look: “You Look At These Guys and Their Physiques Are Unattainable”

Bodybuilding veteran Rich Gaspari led a tremendous career that saw him reach the Olympia stage a number of times. In a recent video, Gaspari and industry veteran John Romano discussed…

Doug Murray

Steve Kuclo Shares Jacked Physique Update 5 Days from 2022 Texas Pro: “212, 250, 300… It Don’t Matter”

Top Men's Open bodybuilder Steve Kuclo is ready to earn his Olympia invitation this weekend with one of his sharpest packages to date. In a recent update made to Instagram,…

Doug Murray

Table Bridge: Strengthen Glutes, Core & Lower Body Muscles

Except for pull-ups, chin-ups, and rows, most bodyweight exercises are pushes. That is to say, they involve some form of joint extension and drive your hands or feet away from…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Turkesterone vs Ecdysterone (2026): Which Supplement Is Better?

Bottom line: If you are choosing strictly on evidence, ecdysterone has the edge over turkesterone in 2026 because it has more direct human research. Turkesterone is still interesting, but most…

Vidur Saini

Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Discusses Best Form of Cardio While in Prep

The goal of Hunter Labrada at this year's Olympia is to present an improved physique as well as better conditioning compared to last year. In a video uploaded to his…

Nikhil Sharma

Photo: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joseph Baena Recreates His Dad’s Classic Bodybuilding Pose

Joseph Baena, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, has clearly inherited some good genes from his father. His passion for bodybuilding combined with his genetic gift has blessed him with a physique…

Nikhil Sharma

Athletes Win Historic Payout at 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games

The 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games presented a sum of $2.8 million in total payouts across every division. The total prize money was bumped up by $330,000 from last year’s payout…

Nikhil Sharma

Bodybuilding Coach Eugene Teo Shares Last Muscle Building Arm Workout He Trained With the Late John Meadows

Powerlifting and bodybuilding coach Eugene Teo is well respected in the fitness industry, a reputation he's earned with thorough and exhausting training methods. In a recent video shared on YouTube,…

Doug Murray

Andrew Jacked Gets Posing Lessons from Bodybuilding Legend Flex Wheeler and Milos Sarcev Ahead of 2022 Texas Pro

Bodybuilder Andrew Jacked is one of the sport's fastest rising stars since earning his pro earlier this year. In a recent video, Jacked met with bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler and…

Doug Murray