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Bob Cicherillo and Shawn Ray are keeping a close eye on the 2026 Arnold Classic roster. On Feb. 12, they laid out Nick Walker’s only path…
Dorian Yates mastered nutrition and weight training to etch his name into bodybuilding history. On Feb. 11, 2026, he outlined the 7,000-calorie off-season diet he used…
Tragedy struck the Smart Fit gym in northwest Bogota, Colombia. Bodybuilding champ Jose Sebastian Anzola Quintero died after collapsing mid-workout last Thursday (Feb. 5, 2026). Reports…
The second-biggest show of the year is around the corner, and Samson Dauda is sitting it out. On Feb. 11, 2026, he teased a possible ‘trial…
The 2026 World’s Strongest Man will take place on April 23-26 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. So, with the competition approaching fast, the organizers have started…
To lay claim to the Mr. Olympia title, Jay Cutler knew it would take a massive, conditioned physique. On Feb. 11, 2026, he reflected on the…
Bodybuilding fans are ready to see Rafael Brandao back onstage. On Feb. 10, he shared a shredded physique update less than four weeks from the stacked…
Ugolnikov ‘Good Vito’ Vitalii is taking a much-needed break from competition. On Feb. 10, 2026, Good Vito confirmed he will take a year off from bodybuilding…
Bodybuilding legend Lee Priest is still keeping tabs on the Men’s Open class in retirement. On Feb. 10, 2026, he discussed Samson Dauda’s decision to add…
Chris Aceto is shedding light on the latest controversy around the 2026 Arnold Classic. On Feb. 9, 2026, he called out fans who have demanded Hadi…
Bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates hasn’t stopped training in retirement. On Feb. 10, 2026, he shared a ripped physique update at 63 and detailed his current diet…
Has grainy muscle disappeared in bodybuilding? Branch Warren thinks so. On Feb. 8, 2026, he argued that grainy muscle is achieved through intense training, not genetics.…
‘The Godfather of Bodybuilding, ‘ Charles Glass, has proven strategies for building the lower body. On Feb. 8, 2026, via Instagram, he broke down how to…
Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan reaffirmed his entry for the 2026 Arnold Classic. On Feb. 8, 2026, he shared a rare physique update five weeks from the competition. …
The 2026 Britain’s Strongest Man competition took place on February 7th at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. It gathered a dozen of the greatest Strongmen…
The second biggest bodybuilding show of the year arrives in just four weeks. On Feb. 5, 2026, bodybuilding veteran Jose Raymond revealed his top 10 Men’s…
A woman at a local gym took her exercise selection to a whole new level. On Feb. 6, 2026, Joey Swoll expressed disgust after watching a…
Mitchell Hooper’s success in Strongman has been unparalleled since his rise to the top took an abnormally short amount of time. While his skillset is very…
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler’s shoulders were always a physique strongpoint. On Feb. 4, 2026, he broke down how to master the barbell front raise for maximum…
The 2026 World’s Strongest Man is the biggest competition of the year, since it attracts the most attention, leaving fans waiting for any information related to…
Mike Sommerfeld has faced a cluster of setbacks en route to his next show. On Feb. 5, 2026, he reflected on back-to-back hospitalizations from food poisoning.…
Sara Naldi was crowned the IPF World Champion last year, earning the qualification for the 2026 SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships which took place on January 31st…
Karlina Tongotea put up one of the most impressive performances at the 2026 SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships on January 31st in England. Tongotea earned her qualification…
At 78 years old, Arnold Schwarzenegger aims to hold on to as much muscle as possible. In an Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter shared on Feb. 4,…
Etienne El Chaer first earned attention for dominating the Junior division, and he has now proven himself as one of the world’s best open powerlifters with…
