Bodybuilder Akim Williams Shares His Top 10 Picks for the 2025 Tampa Pro

The 2025 Tampa Pro is stacked with big-name bodybuilders. On July 30, 2025, bodybuilding veteran Akim Williams shared his top 10 Men's Open picks for this weekend's show.  It's almost…

Doug Murray

Nick Walker Shows How He Built 24-Inch Arms With Hardcore Workout 11 Weeks from 2025 Mr. Olympia

Bodybuilder Nick Walker isn't playing it safe ahead of his Mr. Olympia return. On July 27, 2025, via YouTube, Walker showcased the pull day workout that's helped him build 24-inch…

Doug Murray

Joey Swoll Apologizes After Hulk Hogan Tribute Backlash and Says He’s ‘Done’ With Social Media

"The CEO of Gym Positivity," Joey Swoll, has resigned from social media. On July 29, 2025, Joey Swoll issued an apology after reposting a video of him dressed as Hulk…

Doug Murray

I’m a Trainer: This 3-Move Finisher Makes My Clients Feel Jacked in 5 Minutes Flat

Most upper body workouts end the same way: One last set of curls, a quick wipe of the bench, and you’re out the door, done and dusted! But if you’re…

Rich Gaspari Shares Secret Superset To Build a Wider Back

Bodybuilding veteran Rich Gaspari hasn't slowed down at 62 years old. On July 28, 2025, he broke down his pullover, lat pulldown superset to boost back width gains.  Gaspari was…

Doug Murray

Jay Cutler Shares Top 4 Picks for 2025 Mr. Olympia, Discusses Whether It’s Possible to Leave the Sport Healthy and on Top

Jay Cutler left the sport with his health intact, but believes that's tougher to achieve in today's era of bodybuilding. In a recent Old School Labs Podcast, aired on July…

Doug Murray

Lee Priest Compares Free Weight and Cable Exercises, Talks Isolation Work for Weaker Muscles

Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest always knew which tool to pick up to get the job done. On July 28, 2025, he detailed the differences between dumbbell, cable, and barbell work.…

Doug Murray

Wesley Vissers Shares 12 Upper Body Gym Hacks to Build Quality Muscle That No One Talks About

Bodybuilder Wesley Vissers is taking advantage of his time away from competition, focusing on growth and recovery. In a recent YouTube video, aired on July 27, 2025, he broke down…

Doug Murray

I’m a Nutrition Coach: These “Healthy” Foods Are Stopping Your Fat Loss

Eating for weight loss should be pretty simple. Just go to the grocery store, read the labels, and fill your basket with healthy food. Tags like “low fat,” “no added…

2025 Van Pro/Am Results — Kaltwasser, Wilson & Gatsis Dominate in Canada

The 2025 Van Pro/Am took place over the weekend in Richmond, British Columbia, with elite competitors from three divisions battling for Olympia qualifications. Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini took the…

Tom Miller, CSCS

2025 Xtreme Bodybuilding Mexico Pro Results — Galindo and Nava Punch Tickets to Olympia

The 2025 Xtreme Bodybuilding Mexico Pro took place this past weekend in Tijuana, featuring top-tier talent in Classic Physique and Wellness. As an official IFBB Pro League Olympia qualifier, the…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Mitchell Hooper Reacts to Hafthor Bjornsson’s 505-kg Deadlift World Record and Reveals Plans for His Own Record-Breaking Attempt Next Year

Hafthor Bjornsson’s new Deadlift World Record of 505 kilograms (1,113.3 pounds) surprised many in the Strongman community. His massive lift drew a lot of attention, and several well-known Strongman athletes…

Vedad Tabakovic

Advanced Net Carb Calculator for Keto, Low-Carb & Diabetic Diets

Calculating net carbs seems simple on the surface: Total Carbs - Fiber = Net Carbs. For whole foods like an avocado or broccoli, that formula works perfectly. But the moment…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Jay Cutler Tackles a Tough Leg Workout Using His Signature Pyramid Approach

Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler still trains legs with a chip on his shoulder. In a YouTube video released on July 28, 2025, Cutler implemented a pyramid-style training approach to accelerate…

Doug Murray

IFBB Pro Bikini Bodybuilder Lorena Blanco Passes Away at 37 Due to Heart Attack

IFBB Pro Bikini bodybuilder Lorena Blanco has passed away at 37 years old. On July 26, 2025, it was reported by La Voz de Galicia that she suffered a heart attack…

Doug Murray

The Carb Cycling Experiment: High Carb Training Days, Low Carb Rest Days for 4 Weeks – My Body Recomposition

Losing fat while building muscle is the holy grail of fitness. Properly known as body recomposition, some people believe it’s impossible to gain muscle while losing fat, but studies suggest…

Eddie Hall Reacts to Hafthor Bjornsson’s New 505-kg (1,113.3-lb) Deadlift World Record

Eddie Hall has frequently and publicly criticized Hafthor Bjornsson's approach to the deadlift record, insisting his own half-ton lift remained the official benchmark. However, Bjornsson recently shattered that mark with…

Vedad Tabakovic

Forget Whey Protein Shakes — These Whole Food Smoothies Keep You Fuller Longer

Lifters typically walk away from a workout with two familiar sensations: satisfaction and hunger. Most people turn to a tried-and-trusted solution to satisfy their post-training cravings: a whey protein shake.…

Vidur Saini

Breaking: Hafthor Bjornsson Sets a 505-kg (1,113.3-lb) Deadlift World Record at 2025 Eisenhart Black Competition

Hafthor Bjornsson has made huge progress over the past two years, getting stronger with steady training. At 36 years old, he showed just how far he’s come with an amazing…

Vedad Tabakovic