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Bodybuilding legend Phil Heath is still keeping tabs on the Men’s Open division. In a YouTube video from May 31, 2026, he gave his thoughts on…
There is no rest for Hafthor Bjornsson, as he took on another deadlift challenge just days after the 2026 Enhanced Games. This time, the Mountain set…
Complete 2026 Legion Sports Fest Pro results and scorecards from Reno as six IFBB Pro League divisions battled for Olympia qualification.
Reigning two-time Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford will have his work cut out for him this September. In a YouTube video from May 29, 2026, Hadi Choopan’s…
Will we see bodybuilder Nick Walker compete at the 2026 Mr. Olympia? In a YouTube video from May 26, 2026, Derek Lunsford answered that question and…
Fitness trainer Jeff Cavaliere is back with another science-based workout. In a YouTube video posted on May 28, 2026, he guided Dr. Andrew Huberman through a challenging biceps…
Judge Terrick El Guindy is taking a closer look at one of the sport’s newest rivalries. In an Instagram post from May 27, 2026, he labeled…
Athletes from the Men’s Open division continue to battle for prize money and Olympia qualifications during the 2026 season. In a YouTube video from May 28,…
Arnold Schwarzenegger still aims to build muscle at 78 in retirement. In Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter from May 28, 2026, he broke down why some people…
Brazilian bodybuilder and fitness influencer Gabriel Ganley’s cause of death has been reported as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after he died at 22. The update came from the…
In under four months, the world’s best Open Bodybuilders will compete for the sport’s ultimate title. Taking to Instagram on May 26, 2026, head judge Steve…
Hafthor Bjornsson’s Deadlift World Record attempt at the 2026 Enhanced Games was one of the most anticipated events of the year, with fans from all around…
Sasan Heirati kept his 2026 season rolling in Anaheim, California, winning the Men’s Open title at the 2026 IFBB California State Pro on May 23. The…
Olympia owner Jake Wood believes the sport’s biggest show of the year might see major changes soon. In a YouTube video from May 27, 2026, Wood…
Derek Lunsford isn’t playing it safe in the lead-up to his title defense at the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In an interview shared on May 26, 2026,…
Bodybuilder Nick Walker’s shoulders have always been a standout body part, and now he’s sharing the exercises behind the progress. In an Instagram post from May…
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler is still making every rep count at 52. In a YouTube video from May 26, 2026, he showcased his latest leg day…
The 2026 Strongman Champions League Serbia marked the second stage of the SCL season and it took place on May 23 in Zrenjanin. It brought together…
Dozens of elite athletes gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 21-24 for the 2026 Rebel Renegade Games CrossFit Semifinal. The four-day competition consisted of nine…
Bodybuilder Samson Dauda takes a simple, pragmatic approach to training, where effort dictates results. In a YouTube video from May 25, 2026, he explained why you…
Dennis James believes the Men’s Open has steered away from sharper conditioning. In a YouTube video from May 21, 2026, he argued that today’s bodybuilders aren’t…
Aging gracefully is a top priority for bodybuilding legend Lee Labrada. In a YouTube video from May 22, 2026, Labrada discussed the importance of adjusting a…
The 2026 Torian Pro CrossFit Semifinal took place on May 22-24 in Brisbane, Queensland, gathering the fittest athletes from the Oceania region and the rest of…
“The Godfather of Bodybuilding,” Charles Glass, has tried-and-true training plans for any bodybuilding division. In a YouTube video from May 24, 2026, he broke down his…
Following months of preparation, Hafthor Bjornsson and Mitchell Hooper have clashed against each other in one of the greatest strength duels ever seen. Both had a…
