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A 19-year-old Brazilian bodybuilder named Matheus Pavlak has tragically passed away. According to initial reports from Daily Mail on September 3, 2024, Pavlak was found dead…
Albert Beckles' complete IFBB and NABBA bodybuilding profile: biography, competition history, workout routine and diet, from his 1960s British titles to his death in May 2026…
Porter Cottrell's complete IFBB pro bodybuilding profile: biography, competition history, workout routine and diet, from his 1988 NPC Junior Nationals win to his 1999 retirement.
Paul Dillett, the 6-foot-plus mass monster nicknamed Freak-einstein, entered 42 pro contests, survived a near-fatal 1994 Arnold Classic collapse, and now runs the WBFF. Full profile,…
Michael Francois beat Flex Wheeler to win the 1995 Arnold Classic, then ulcerative colitis ended his career. His full profile, contest record, workout and diet.
Dave Goodin, the Texas Shredder, built a 29-contest career and an IFBB pro card without ever using PEDs. His full competition record, training splits, powerlifting cycle…
Dennis James made ten Mr. Olympia appearances, best of fourth in 2003, and won five titles. His complete contest record, training week and diet in one…
Sergio Oliva, The Myth, won three straight Mr. Olympia titles from 1967 and is the only man who ever beat Arnold Schwarzenegger for it. His record,…
James Llewellin won the 2016 Mr Universe Short and 4 contests in all, competing from 2004 to 2019. His full contest record, stats, training and diet.
The bodybuilding world is in mourning following the sudden death of national-level competitor Danny Broadhurst at the young age of 32. The cause of his death…
Victor Martinez, The Dominican Dominator, won the 2007 Arnold Classic and placed second at that year's Mr. Olympia. His full profile, contest record, training split and…
Nasser El Sonbaty (The Professor) Born: October 15, 1965 Died: March 20, 2013 Birthplace: Stuttgart, GERMANY Nickname: The Professor Height: 5′ 10″ (180 cm) Competition Weight:…
Francisco ‘Paco’ Bautista is a retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder from Barcelona, Spain. He competed in the 1990s and the 2000s era of bodybuilding and stamped his…
Big muscles are usually a magnet for the opposite gender. A huge, handsome looking guy can be an excellent protector. A girl might be seen and…
A 35-year-old bodybuilder has been hospitalized over 20 times and discovered the culprit was drinking cold water post-workout. Recently, Franklin Aribeana opened up on his harrowing…
Chris Dickerson won the 1982 Mr. Olympia at 43, the oldest man ever to take it, twelve years after becoming the first Black AAU Mr. America.…
Ron Love started lifting while rehabilitating a gunshot wound he took as a Detroit police officer. He went on to 75 contests, three pro wins including…
Keone Pearson has won the 212 Olympia four years running and placed fourth in his Men's Open debut. His full contest record, workout routine, diet and…
Gustavo Badell (1972-2023), 'The Freakin' Rican,' was an IFBB Pro bodybuilder from Puerto Rico who twice placed third at the Mr. Olympia. His biography, competition history,…
