Bodybuilding
Michal Krizo Looks Grainy and Conditioned 4 Weeks Out from the 2026 Mr. Olympia
Bodybuilder Michal ‘Krizo’ Krizanek is on track to present his all-time best look at the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In an August 27 post, he dropped an…
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Bodybuilding
Bodybuilder Jordan Hutchinson Shares 3,448-Cal Full Day of Eating 5 Weeks Out from 2026 Mr. Olympia
Bodybuilder Jordan Hutchinson won’t let his hunger drag down his prep for the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In an August 25 YouTube video, the Men’s Open star…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger Breaks Down Whether Sipping Protein Mid-Workout Boosts Performance
Could sipping on a protein shake help improve your workout? Arnold Schwarzenegger tackled the question in his August 26 Arnold’s Pump Club Newsletter and revealed if…
Bodybuilding
Sarah Villegas’ Husband and Coach Says Bob Cicherillo ‘Crossed a Line,’ Addresses PMMA Controversy
Bodybuilder Sarah Villegas isn’t heading into the 2026 Mr. Olympia quietly. In an August 25 interview, Ali Taktak, Villegas’ husband and coach, addressed the ongoing PMMA…
Bodybuilding
Hadi Choopan Withdraws from 2026 Mr. Olympia
The 2026 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open lineup just took a devastating blow. On August 26, bodybuilder Hadi Choopan confirmed his withdrawal from the prestigious contest due…
Bodybuilding
Samir Bannout Predicts ‘Warrior’ Nick Walker Will Be in ‘Winner’s Circle’ at 2026 Mr. Olympia
Nick Walker’s 2026 Tampa Pro victory is still rippling through the bodybuilding community. In an August 11 video, Samir Bannout predicted “The Mutant” to be in…
Strongman
Strongman Raul Flores Locks Out a 504.04-kg (1,111.2-lb) Deadlift in Prep for 2026 World Deadlift Championships
For a long time, it seemed that Hafthor Bjornsson was the only active Strongman who was capable of deadlifting over half a ton, as he was…
Bodybuilding
Jeff Cavaliere Reveals 5 Bodyweight Exercises That Fix 95% of Your Body’s Problems
Fitness coach Jeff Cavaliere believes it takes more than muscle for a strong, resilient body. In an August 24 video, he broke down five bodyweight exercises…
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler Reveals ‘XXL’ Back Workout With Pyramid Sets for Muscle Growth
Jay Cutler is still keeping his training routine fresh since stepping away from the stage. In an August 25 video, he broke down his ‘XXL’ back…
Bodybuilding
Derek Lunsford Goes All Out With Insane Chest Workout 6.5 Weeks Out from 2026 Mr. Olympia
Derek Lunsford won’t lose his Mr. Olympia title this September for a lack of effort. In an August 24 video, he joined Ramon Dino for a…
Bodybuilding
Ryan Terry Shares The 5 Shoulder Exercises That Won Him 3 Men’s Physique Olympia Titles
Ryan Terry knows exercise selection could be the difference between gold and the second callout at 2026 Olympia. In an August 23 video, the reigning three-time…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals If Protein Source Matters for Older Adults
Hitting your protein goal is always a top priority, and sources often get overlooked. In an August 24 Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter, Arnold Schwarzenegger broke down…
Powerlifting
Larry Wheels Drops Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Before Biceps Injury Ends Brand Risk 15 Boxing Fight in No Contest
Larry Wheels dropped Vitaly Zdorovetskiy at Brand Risk 15 before an apparent right biceps injury forced their boxing fight to end as a no contest.
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler Reveals the Bench Press Mistake Keeping Your Chest From Doing the Work
Jay Cutler stepped away from competitive bodybuilding, but hasn’t forgotten the techniques that built his legendary physique. In an August 14 video, he shared a bench…
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilder Patrick Moore Reveals His Top 6 Men’s Open Predictions for the 2026 Mr. Olympia
The 2026 Mr. Olympia is less than five weeks away, and bodybuilders have bold opinions on who’s likely to reign supreme. In an August 20 YouTube…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger Explains How Weekend Eating Can Undercut Your Fat Loss
Hardcore training helped Arnold Schwarzenegger reach the top, but without proper nutrition, he never would have built his Mr. Olympia physique. In an August 21 Arnold’s…
Bodybuilding
Samson Dauda Pushes Through Insane Leg & Chest Workout, Breaks Down His Posing Approach for 2026 Olympia
It will take more than muscle for Samson Dauda to reclaim the Mr. Olympia title. Ahead of the event, Dauda took to YouTube on August 20…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Smashes Monster Leg Day Workout 5 Weeks Out from the 2026 Mr. Olympia
Nick Walker is five weeks away from battling on the 2026 Mr. Olympia stage. In an August 20 video, he pushed through a brutal workout to…
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding Legend Lou Ferrigno Reveals His Top 5 Pointers for Training at the Gym
Bodybuilding legend Lou Ferrigno is still offering tips and tricks for a better physique. In an August 19 video, he broke down five essential pointers to…
Bodybuilding
Lee Priest Urges Anton Ratushnyi to Switch to Men’s Open, Says Andrew Jacked Has 21% Chance of Winning 2026 Olympia
Lee Priest sees huge potential in Anton Ratushnyi at just 22 years old. In an August 19 YouTube video, he urged the rising star to head…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Predicts Kyron Holden Wins 2026 Men’s Physique Olympia ‘With Flying Colors’
The Men’s Physique Olympia title is up for grabs, and Nick Walker has an idea of who might take it next. He appeared in an August…
Powerlifting
Powerlifter Sonita Muluh Targeted by Racist Spotter Sabotage During Historic World Record Attempt
During the 2026 World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Lithuania, 29-year-old Belgian athlete Sonita Muluh was attempting a historic 334.5-kilogram (737.4-pound) squat when an official event spotter…
Bodybuilding
Ramon Dino Shows Off Peeled Physique Update 5.5 Weeks Out from the 2026 Mr. Olympia
Ramon ‘Dino’ Queiroz is keeping body fat minimal heading into his title defense. In an August 19 Instagram post, the reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion showed…
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding Legend Frank Zane Outlines His 3 Rules for Proper Training
Frank Zane is still offering insightful training tips since his retirement. In an August 18 Instagram post, the bodybuilding icon unpacked his three rules for proper…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Says ‘I Can’t Be Beat’ at 2026 Olympia ‘As Long as I Control My Midsection’
Nick Walker’s confidence is growing ahead of the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In an August 18 video, he revealed that if he can control his midsection onstage,…