Lee Priest Calls Peak Week ‘The Dumbest Thing Ever,’ Explains His Approach to Achieving a Stage-Ready Physique

Retired bodybuilder Lee Priest knows the ins and outs of preparing for a contest. He recently discussed the biggest peak week mistakes bodybuilders make and how to fix them in…

Doug Murray

The Ultimate Pull-Up Challenge: Can You Reach Advanced Lifter Status? 

Bodyweight pull-ups have been considered the ultimate test of raw upper-body strength since time immemorial. Experts believe knocking out 15 pull-ups for men and at least five for women signals…

Vidur Saini

Nick Walker Gets Gnarly Leg Pump With Quad-Dominant Workout 3 Weeks from 2025 Pittsburgh Pro

It's almost time for Nick Walker's first contest of the 2025 bodybuilding season. He recently smashed a leg day training session on April 23, in prep for the Pittsburgh Pro,…

Doug Murray

Phillip Herndon (125KG) Sets 422.5-kg (931.5-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record at 2025 PLU Ghost Clash 4

2025 is clearly Phillip Herndon’s year as he has reached a whole new level in a span of just a couple months. He recently added another appearance to his resume,…

Vedad Tabakovic

Tom Platz Still Smashes Heavy Squats Like in His Prime As He Nears 70th Birthday

Tom Platz, famous for his leg development, hasn't missed a beat since retiring from bodybuilding. The bodybuilding legend showed off his squatting strength at 69 years old on April 19,…

Doug Murray

Mitchell Hooper Critiques WSM 2025 for Secrecy, Prize Delays, and Family Inclusion, Resulting in Key Changes

Mitchell Hooper is currently preparing for what many consider to be the biggest Strongman competition of the season — the 2025 World's Strongest Man. To the surprise of many, with…

Vedad Tabakovic

Jay Cutler Reveals Biceps Tear at 51 Years Old and Pushes Through Fasted Back Workout

Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler isn't letting injuries stop him from training at 51. On April 23, 2025, he shared his fasted back workout days after tearing his bicep on 40-pound…

Doug Murray

Damien Stone, Competitive Bodybuilder and Adult Performer, Passes Away at 32

The fitness and adult entertainment communities are mourning the unexpected loss of Damien Stone, a Moldovan-born performer who successfully transitioned from adult films to competitive bodybuilding. Stone passed away due…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Unlock Your Gains: What’s the Average Muscle Gain Per Month?

“Gain 15 pounds of solid muscle in a month!” We’ve all seen marketing hype like this, promising rapid gains if you buy a certain product or workout program. This can…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Army Revamps Fitness Test: Gender-Neutral Combat Standards and Tougher Requirements Ahead

The U.S. Army is overhauling its approach to physical readiness, rolling out sweeping changes to its fitness assessment that include rebranding, eliminating the most criticized event, and introducing tougher gender-neutral…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Challenge: The 3-Minute Burpee Elite – Can You Hit the Athlete Benchmark?

Many people start losing motivation after a few months of training. Training without an end objective can feel like staring into a bottomless pit. This is where quick fitness challenges…

Vidur Saini

2025 Copa Sur CrossFit Semifinal Results — Henrique Moreira & Maria Quintero Win

The 2025 Copa Sur CrossFit Semifinal took place on April 18-20 in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in three days of excitement for fans of the sport. The competition featured 30…

Vedad Tabakovic

Urs Kalecinski Shows Chris Bumstead Around New Private Gym Before Arm Training Session

Urs Kalecinski welcomed retired bodybuilding star Chris Bumstead to his newly opened private gym, Aesthetic Atelier, in Germany, as seen in a video posted on Kalecinski’s YouTube channel on April…

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Lee Priest Reveals Exercises He Avoids, Justifies Why You Should Remove Hip Thrusts from Your Routine

Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest sees the value in just about every exercise except one. On April 21, 2025, he explained why it's best to avoid hip thrusts, adding that other…

Doug Murray

Wrestling Legend ‘Triple H’ Discusses How Arnold Schwarzenegger Inspired Him Throughout His Career

Paul Michael Levesque, well known as 'Triple H,' gave a heartwarming WWE Hall of Fame speech. During the ceremony, which was shared online on April 19, 2025, he discussed Arnold…

Doug Murray

‘Godfather of Bodybuilding’ Charles Glass Gives Workout Blueprint for Sculpting Visible Abs

Bodybuilding coach Charles Glass is outlining how to build a more impressive midsection. On April 21, 2025, he walked through his easy-to-implement workout for achieving visible abs just in time…

Doug Murray

Bodybuilding Legends Phil Heath and Jay Cutler Hit Chest and Triceps Together for the First Time in 10 Years

Phil Heath and Jay Cutler, who boast 11 Mr. Olympia titles combined, joined hands for a pump-inducing workout. On April 21, 2025, they pushed each other through a chest and…

Doug Murray

2025 Siberian Power Show Strongman Results — Mateusz Kieliszkowski Wins

The 2025 Siberian Power Show Strongman competition took place on April 19-20 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, gathering 12 incredible strength athletes. It pitted them against each other across six events, with…

Vedad Tabakovic

Ronnie Coleman Gives Samson Dauda Advice, Doubts Derek Lunsford Can Win 2025 Mr. Olympia: ‘The Body Only Peaks Once a Year’

The Men's Open landscape in the IFBB Pro League is constantly evolving. Recently, on April 20, 2025, Ronnie Coleman gave Samson Dauda advice to successfully defend the Mr. Olympia title…

Doug Murray