2025 California State Pro Bodybuilding Results

With limited Olympia qualifying spots available this season, the 2025 California State Championships, held on May 24 in Anaheim, California, became a high-stakes battleground for Men's Open competitors. The lineup…

Editorial Team

Jay Cutler & Regan Grimes on Nick Walker’s New York Pro Win: ‘No One Comes Close to His Most Muscular ’ and ‘He Doesn’t Have a Lot of Weak Poses’

The results of the 2025 New York Pro have the bodybuilding community talking. Regan Grimes joined Jay Cutler on May 23, 2025 to discuss the show's outcome and Nick Walker's…

Doug Murray

5 Pre-Workout Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How To Avoid Them)

A totally dialed-in pre-workout routine can be the difference between a record-breaking training session and a dud. As a personal trainer with almost two decades of hands-on experience, I can…

Vidur Saini

The Lean Legs Summer Challenge: 30 Days of Targeted Lower Body Workouts

As winter melts into spring and then summer, most of us trade quilted pants for board shorts. However, many shy away from wearing shorts or a swimsuit in public because…

Vidur Saini

Bob Cicherillo Predicts Seventh Place Finish for Nick Walker at 2025 Mr. Olympia

Nick Walker has impressed fans with his strong showings at two big bodybuilding contests recently. However, Bob Cicherillo, a respected expert in bodybuilding, believes Nick may not place in the…

Vedad Tabakovic

Steve Weinberger Discusses How Hadi Choopan Can Improve to Win 2025 Mr. Olympia: “He’s As Dangerous As Any of Those Guys”

The Men's Open division is stacked with threats heading into the biggest event of the year. On May 20, 2025, head judge Steve Weinberger revealed the areas Hadi Choopan needs…

Doug Murray

Dorian Yates Compares Nick Walker and Derek Lunsford’s Physiques, Offers Olympia Advice, and Names Samson Dauda as 2025 Favorite

Expectations around the 2025 Mr. Olympia are heating up. On May 22, 2025, bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates compared his physique to Derek Lunsford's and Nick Walker's before giving them tips…

Doug Murray

Metabolic Typing Diet: Personalized Nutrition to Unlock Your Body’s Full Potential

Let's face it... when it comes to anything in life, what works for you may not work for someone else and vice versa (and that's OK). At some point, we…

Ash, ACE, MSc

2025 TFX Invitational CrossFit Semifinal Results — Nick Mathew and Olivia Kerstetter Win

The 2025 TFX (The Fittest Experience) Invitational CrossFit Semifinal took place on May 16-19 in Oklahoma City, OK. Spanning across three days, the competition displayed an abundance of impressive feats…

Vedad Tabakovic

Exercise Scientist Reveals How to Craft an Optimal Pre-Workout Meal to ‘Unlock More Gains’

Fueling our workouts can be just as tricky as mastering technique and intensity. In a recent YouTube video shared on May 8, 2025, exercise scientist Dr. Mike Israetel designed the…

Doug Murray

Lee Priest Shows How to Hack Squat Like Tom Platz for Huge Quads

Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest is breaking down how to execute one of the most popular squatting variations on leg day. On May 19, 2025, he detailed his guide to hack…

Doug Murray

Nick Walker Wants to ‘Shut Everyone Up’ at 2025 Mr. Olympia, Says Top Threat is Hadi Choopan, Not Samson Dauda or Derek Lunsford

Nick Walker's confidence is soaring thanks to a pair of impressive performances. On May 21, 2025, he revealed why Hadi Choopan is his biggest threat at the 2025 Mr. Olympia.…

Doug Murray

I Drank a “Summer Detox” Smoothie Every Morning for 7 Days – Here’s What It Did for My Bloat

A lot of personal trainers and fitness influencers are armchair experts—they talk a good game, and some even provide valuable advice, but they don’t put their money where their mouth…

Liver King Reveals the Cost of Viral Fame in His ‘Untold’ Documentary on Netflix

Brian Johnson, well known as 'The Liver King,' upended the social media landscape, creating one of the most polarizing figures in the fitness community. Having built a $300 million bodybuilding…

Doug Murray

Jay Cutler Breaks Down Top 3 Most Common Deadlifting Mistakes & How To Fix Them

Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler is determined to help lifters reach their full potential inside the gym. On May 19, 2025, he broke down three common deadlifting mistakes to avoid and…

Doug Murray

Steve Weinberger Says Nick Walker’s Pittsburgh Pro Performance ‘Proved That He Can Win’ the 2025 Mr. Olympia

Questions surrounding Nick Walker's ability to win the 2025 Mr. Olympia are picking up steam. In a recent YouTube video shared on May 20, 2025, head judge Steve Weinberger discussed…

Doug Murray

The Truth About “Negative Calorie” Summer Foods: Do They Actually Burn Fat?

Weight loss is a journey. Most people have no idea what they are getting themselves into when they join a gym. They start trying newer things as they gain more…

Vidur Saini

Larry Wheels & Sam Sulek Hint at Possible 2026 Arnold Classic Appearance

This year, two of the most influential fitness figures, Larry Wheels and Sam Sulek, earned their coveted IFBB Pro Cards, marking a major milestone in their careers. With their sights…

Vedad Tabakovic

Unlocking Anabolic Sleep: 3 Simple Pre-Bed Habits to Maximize Muscle Repair Overnight

I’ve been helping people get fit, lose weight, and build strength and muscle for more than 30 years. As a veteran personal trainer, it’s my job to create training programs…