Bodybuilding
Ramon Dino Measures Forearms at 17 Inches In Prep for the 2026 Mr. Olympia
Ramon ‘Dino’ Queiroz is gearing up for his first title defense at the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In a leg day YouTube video from June 22, he…
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Bodybuilding
Chris Aceto on $750k Olympia Prize Money and Why 2026 Is Derek Lunsford’s “Show to Lose”
The 2026 Mr. Olympia is approaching quickly, leading Chris Aceto to discuss the event in detail. On June 22, 2026, via YouTube, he opened up on…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger Explains Why the Final Reps Matter Most, Shares Workout for Boosting VO2 Max
Arnold Schwarzenegger never racked the weight when the burn kicked in; that’s when the real work began. In Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter from June 22, 2026,…
Bodybuilding
Derek Lunsford Shares Shredded Physique Update 14 Weeks Before 2026 Mr. Olympia Title Defense
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford is ramping up preparations for the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In an Instagram post from June 20, 2026, he shared a ripped physique update…
Powerlifting
Brittany Schlater (+84KG) Defends Her Title With a 756.5-kg (1,667.8-lb) Raw Total World Record at 2026 IPF World Championships
The +84KG weight class has been a staple of the IPF for a while now and one athlete that has displayed remarkable consistency is Brittany Schlater.…
Bodybuilding
Bikini Bodybuilder Lauralie Chapados Details Her 2026 Off-Season Full Day of Eating
Lauralie Chapados has her sights set on reclaiming the Bikini Olympia title. In a YouTube video from June 21, 2026, she outlined her full day of…
Powerlifting
Ashton Rouska (U120KG) Sets 393-kg (866.4-lb) Raw Squat IPF World Record at 2026 IPF World Championships
Ashton Rouska is one of the most accomplished powerlifters in the IPF (International Powerlifting Federation), having won multiple coveted titles and set some truly mind-blowing records.…
Bodybuilding
2026 Empro Classic Spain Pro Results – William Bonac Wins Men’s Bodybuilding
The annual 2026 Empro Classic took place on June 21 in Alicante, Spain, bringing another stacked IFBB Pro League event to the European bodybuilding calendar. The…
Powerlifting
William Ball (U93KG) Sets IPF Open Total & Two Junior World Records at 2026 IPF World Championships
William Ball is one of the biggest prospects in the world of powerlifting, as seen in his performance at the 2026 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting…
Powerlifting
Rondel Hunte Becomes First U120KG IPF Athlete to Total 1,000-kg (2,204.6-lb) Raw at 2026 IPF World Championships
Rondel Hunte made his debut at the 2026 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, which took place on June 13-21 in Druskininkai, Lithuania. He competed in…
Bodybuilding
Indian Bodybuilding Star Dies at 26 After Collapsing at Home Following Gym Workout
Sad news has shaken up the regional bodybuilding circuit in India. On June 16, 2026, rising star Sushil Kumar passed away at 26 following a gym workout. …
Bodybuilding
Iain Valliere Shares His Top 8 Men’s Open Predictions for the 2026 Empro Classic Spain Pro
Attention has turned to the next marquee event on the IFBB Pro League calendar. On June 19, 2026, bodybuilding veteran Iain Valliere laid out his top…
Bodybuilding
Jeff Cavaliere Says the Prisoner Push-Up Could Be the Key to Unlocking a Bigger Chest
ATHLEAN-X founder Jeff Cavaliere has a unique push-up variation to try out. In a YouTube video from June 18, 2026, he explained how the prisoner push-up…
News
Update: Larry Wheels’ Wrestling Match Against Mike ‘The Real Tarzan’ Holston Rescheduled for RAF 13 on September 19th
UPDATE: Larry Wheels is putting his athleticism to a new test. In an Instagram post from July 25th, 2026, RAF confirmed that Wheels will do wrestling…
Bodybuilding
Jordan Hutchinson Shares 6,652-Calorie Full Day of Eating Two Weeks Before the 2026 Italy Pro
Bodybuilder Jordan Hutchinson is keeping fuel reserves high in the lead-up to his next show. In a YouTube video from June 18, 2026, he showcased his…
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler Breaks Down Whether Taller Bodybuilders Have the Edge at the 2026 Mr. Olympia
The 2026 Mr. Olympia is approaching fast, and Jay Cutler is previewing what lies ahead. In a YouTube video from June 18, 2026, he revealed whether…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Sends Warning Shot Ahead of 2026 Tampa Pro: “I’m Not Just Coming to Win, I’m Coming to Annihilate”
Nick Walker isn’t short on confidence heading into his next show. In a YouTube video from June 17, 2026, he warned his competition that he plans…
Bodybuilding
Jeff Cavaliere Reveals the Best Fat-Burning Exercise and 3 Tips to Maximize Progress
Burning fat and building muscle remain top priorities for fitness coach Jeff Cavaliere. He recently took to YouTube on June 13 and revealed why walking is…
Powerlifting
Enahoro Asein (U83KG) Pulls a 383-kg (844.4-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2026 IPF World Championships
Enahoro Asein put on a show in the 83-kilogram weight class at the 2026 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships on June 16th in Druskininkai, Lithuania.…
Powerlifting
Alba Bostrom (U63KG) Sets a 241.5-kg (532.4-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record and Defends Title at 2026 IPF World Championships
Many incredible athletes gathered for the 2026 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships and Alba Bostrom was certainly one of the most impressive ones. She competed…
Bodybuilding
Lee Priest Says He Can See Martin Fitzwater Beating Nick Walker at 2026 Mr. Olympia If Both ‘100%’
Lee Priest is assessing the potential Men’s Open lineup at the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In a YouTube video from June 16, he shared that if both…
Powerlifting
Sara Naldi (U57KG) Crushes a 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Squat World Record at 2026 IPF World Championships
Sara Naldi has been one of the standout powerlifters in the women’s division in recent years, mainly due to her truly remarkable lifts and consistent performances.…
Powerlifting
Austin Perkins (U74KG) Smokes 344-kg (758.4-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record to Defend His Title at 2026 IPF World Championships
Austin Perkins is often regarded as the greatest pound-for-pound powerlifter in the world. As such, many were excited to watch him compete at the 2026 IPF…
Bodybuilding
Charles Glass Reveals How to Wrap Your Knees the Right Way for Heavy Squats
When it comes to squatting, proper support is key to progress and muscle growth. In an Instagram post from June 15, 2026, Charles Glass broke down…
Powerlifting
Megan-Li Smith (U52KG) Breaks Raw Bench Press & Total World Records to Win 2026 IPF World Championships
Megan-Li Smith has been a staple competitor at the highest level of powerlifting for multiple years, always leaving a good impression and putting up some incredible…