Entertainment
NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Smokes Arnold-Inspired Chest Workout at 54
Shaquille O’Neal dropped the jersey and picked up weights and a cable stack. In an October 9 TikTok video, he showed off his latest chest workout…
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Bodybuilding
Judge Terrick El Guindy Believes Michal Krizo Can Win the Mr. Olympia
Judge Terrick El Guindy believes Michal ‘Krizo’ Krizanek has a bright future in the sport. In an October 14 video, El Guindy recapped Krizo’s impressive Prague…
Bodybuilding
Women’s Physique IFBB Pro Marianne von Gierke Passes Away Weeks After 13th-Place Finish at 2026 Mr. Olympia
Sad news has shaken up the bodybuilding community. In an October 14 Instagram post, the NPC Worldwide Chile account revealed that Women’s Physique competitor Marianne von…
Bodybuilding
Matt Greggo Announces Switch to Men’s Open: “We’re Actually Doing the Road to 300 Now”
Matt Greggo has new goals within his crosshairs. In an October 13 video, he confirmed his switch from Classic Physique into the stacked Men’s Open division. …
Bodybuilding
Rich Gaspari Explains Why Mind-Muscle Connection is Essential for Muscle Growth
Bodybuilding great Rich Gaspari is calling attention to a gym mistake he sees too often. In an October 13 reel, he broke down why lifters should…
Bodybuilding
Hany Rambod Outlines How to Use GLP-1s in Bodybuilding Without Losing Muscle
Peptides are the latest craze in bodybuilding, prompting decorated coach Hany Rambod to take a closer look. In an October 12 video, he broke down how…
Bodybuilding
Reigning Mr. Olympia Nick Walker Explains Why He Doesn’t Use Creatine
Nick Walker is still processing his shocking 2026 Mr. Olympia victory. In an October 8 video, he revealed he’s gained 16 pounds since competing and broke…
Bodybuilding
Charles Glass Shows How to Master Dumbbell Upright Rows With Minimal Trap Activation
“The Godfather of Bodybuilding,” Charles Glass is back to break down one of the most common shoulder exercises. In an October 12 video, he revealed his…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Smokes a Quad-Focused Leg Day Workout Ahead of the 2027 Arnold Classic
After winning the Mr. Olympia title, Nick Walker has no intention of taking a break. In an October 12 video, the Men’s Open star broke down…
Bodybuilding
Urs Kalecinski ‘Close to 300’ Lbs, Hints at 2027 New York and Pittsburgh Pro
Bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski is already mapping out his plans for the 2027 bodybuilding season. In an October 12 video, he said he’s pushing 300 pounds and…
Bodybuilding
2026 EVLS Prague Pro Results: Michal Krizo Wins Men’s Open
Michal Krizo won the Men's Open at the 2026 EVLS Prague Pro and qualified for the 2027 Mr. Olympia. Shaun Clarida won the 212 and Mike…
Bodybuilding
Michal Krizo Drops Freaky Physique Update 1 Day Out from the 2026 Prague Pro
Mass monster Michal ‘Krizo’ Krizanek plans on qualifying for the 2027 Mr. Olympia early. In an October 9 Instagram post, he showed off a freaky shredded…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals If Creatine Builds Muscle Without Exercise
Bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking another close look at one of the world’s most popular supplements. In his October 9 Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter, he…
Bodybuilding
Milos Sarcev Says Hadi Choopan Would Have Beaten Nick Walker at the 2026 Mr. Olympia
Nick Walker’s 2026 Mr. Olympia victory has bodybuilding veterans talking. In an October 8 video, Milos Sarcev argued that Hadi Choopan would have won the event…
Powerlifting
Austin Perkins Smokes a 225-kg (496-lb) Raw Bench Press Unofficial IPF World Record and PR in Training
Austin Perkins is widely known as one of the greatest pound-for-pound powerlifters to ever step onto the platform, which is why his lifts excite thousands of…
Entertainment
The Rock Shares His 70-Gram Protein Post-Workout Smoothie, Reveals He’s Eating 4,000 Calories Daily
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson‘s weight is climbing, and he’s feeling better than ever. In an October 5 Instagram post, The Rock shared his post-workout smoothie with…
Bodybuilding
Samir Bannout Reveals His 3 ‘Golden Era Rules’ for Growing a Mr. Olympia Back
Building a quality back is one of the biggest goals among bodybuilders. In an October 8 Instagram post, Samir Bannout offered his three Golden Era rules…
Bodybuilding
Shawn Ray Says Nick Walker’s Physique Is ‘Ugly,’ Calls His 2026 Mr. Olympia Win a ‘Fluke’
Bodybuilding veterans have differing opinions on Nick Walker’s shocking 2026 Mr. Olympia victory. In an October 3 video, Shawn Ray called Walker’s physique ‘ugly’ and said…
Bodybuilding
Chris Aceto Says Andrew Jacked Needs to be ‘Drier’ for 2027 Arnold Classic, Compares Him to Flex Wheeler
Andrew Jacked (Chinedu Andrew Obiekea) confirmed his entry for the 2027 Arnold Classic. In an October 5 video, his coach, Chris Aceto, explained why dryness will…
Entertainment
Chris Hemsworth Shows Off Kickboxing Drill While Shooting Extraction 3 in Thailand
Chris Hemsworth is staying agile and explosive while on set for Extraction 3. In an October 7 Instagram post, the 43-year-old showed off his intense kickboxing…
Strongman
2026 OSG European Championships Results — Fredrik Johansson & Claire Myler Win
The 2026 OSG European Championships took place from October 3 to October 4 in Harrogate, England. Athletes across both divisions tested their strength across five grueling…
News
Joey Swoll Rushed to Hospital for Heart-Related Issue, Gives Health Update
Fitness influencer Joey Swoll is dealing with another intense health scare. In an October 6 Instagram post, he revealed that he’s doing better after being rushed…
Bodybuilding
3x Fitness Olympia Missy Truscott Retires from Professional Bodybuilding
Missy Truscott has announced her retirement from professional bodybuilding. In an October 2 video, she revealed that a major health scare put her in the hospital,…
Bodybuilding
Coach Milos Sarcev Says Hadi Choopan Will Compete at the 2027 Arnold Classic
The 2027 Arnold Classic lineup could rival the Mr. Olympia. In an October 6 post, Hadi Choopan’s coach, Milos Sarcev, confirmed that he is currently prepping…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Reveals Why He’s Chasing the 2027 Arnold Classic, Sends Message to Derek Lunsford: “When I’m On, I’m Better”
Nick Walker’s come-from-behind Mr. Olympia win is still rippling through the bodybuilding community. In an October 5 video, Walker explained why he’s doing the 2027 Arnold…