Nick Walker knows it'll be a tall order to capture his first Mr. Olympia title this December. In fact, the bodybuilder has said as much in public, calling the 2022 Mr. Olympia "the Olympia of all Olympias" ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Weighs 280 Pounds Roughly Two Months Before 2022 Mr. Olympia
Hunter Labrada has a lot to live up to as a bodybuilder. As the son of a bodybuilding legend, the 1985 Mr. Universe Lee Labrada, the bar of excellence is already set. With relatively high expectations, the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu Takes Training Cues From 7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath
After winning the 2022 New York Pro and Indy Pro shows, it might be fair to say Blessing Awodibu is one of the bigger up-and-coming names in bodybuilding. To help further cement his place at the upcoming ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Will Be Coached By Hany Rambod for the 2022 Mr. Olympia
On Oct. 22, 2022, reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion (2019-2021) Chris Bumstead announced that the legendary Hany Rambod would be his coach for the final stages of his 2022 Olympia ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Michal Križánek Looks Shredded Before His IFBB Pro League Debut
There are a lot of potential up-and-comers who could make some noise at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. Current International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League rookie Michal Križánek might be ... Continue Reading
How to Eat More for Muscle and Strength Gains
The biggest obstacle most lifters face has nothing to do with heavy weights, exercise technique, or anything in the gym. Plenty of people tackle their workouts with plenty of focus, discipline, and ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Icon Lee Haney Compares Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay to Ronnie Coleman at Peak of His Powers
Two-time reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay isn't light on praise these days. With all eyes on the Egyptian athlete seeking a three-peat of titles at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, he's rapidly ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Thinks 2022 Mr. Olympia Will Be a Gauntlet, Wants to Be “Remembered Forever”
Nick "The Mutant" Walker has his eyes on the prize. As an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) rookie, Walker won the 2021 Arnold Classic and captured a fifth-place result in the ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Squashes Masters Olympia Return Rumors, Says New Physique is “Planned Transformation”
At age 49, with four Mr. Olympia titles (2006-2007, 2009-2010) to his name, Jay Cutler has nothing to prove. He's one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, bar none. Yet, after an Oct. 14, 2022, ... Continue Reading
William Bonac Tears Up His Chest With a Rigorous Pre-Olympia Routine
William Bonac has been a mainstay in the Men's Open division for a few years. Yet, despite the bodybuilder's consistency and a career-high second-place finish in 2019, he's never quite been able to reach ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Shares the Emotions Behind Competing at the Mr. Olympia
Anyone who watches how bodybuilder Derek Lunsford carries himself in public likely sees a picture of energy and confidence. However, it doesn't seem like that's always an accurate descriptor. That's ... Continue Reading
86-Year-Old Toshisuke Kanazawa Becomes Oldest Competitive Bodybuilder in Japan
A common axiom about enjoying life is that "you're only as old as you feel." For one seasoned Japanese bodybuilder with a stellar physique — who continues to compete and train at a later stage of his life ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Auctions $150,000 Personal Training Sessions for Charity
As a legendary bodybuilder and Hollywood icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger built his success through a commitment to fitness, strength, and nutrition. It's that same commitment the living legend used to raise ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Neil Currey Weighs 235 Pounds as He Nears First Olympia Competition
Every now and then, a bodybuilder might have an unexpected rise in their division. After taking well to posing on competitive stages over time, it becomes apparent their efforts could be parlayed into a ... Continue Reading
Check Out 54-Year-Old Stan Efferding Finish a 725-Pound Speed Pull Deadlift
Stan Efferding built his strength sports career on a versatility. The 54-year-old athlete is a competitive powerlifter and is a member of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) as ... Continue Reading
Flex Wheeler Thinks Andrew Jacked Can Push Big Ramy for the 2022 Mr. Olympia
Chinedu Andrew Obieaka, a.k.a. "Andrew Jacked," has only been on the competitive bodybuilding circuit for a little while. Yet, after winning his first two International Federation of Bodybuilding and ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Lou Ferrigno Keeps His Abs Ripped at 70-Years-Old
At a certain point, it might not be easy to maintain one's fitness past a certain age. That goal doesn't appear to be so rigorous for bodybuilding legend and Hollywood and television icon Lou ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Flex Wheeler Will Receive 2023 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award
In the late 20th century, Ken "Flex" Wheeler was a bodybuilding icon. Years after the end of his competitive career, he's about to receive another honor marking his place in the strength and fitness ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding Legend Ronnie Coleman Thinks “Big Ramy” WilI Continue Reign as Mr. Olympia
Ronnie Coleman is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. As the former winner of eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles, the living legend knows something about being an inspiration and what it means ... Continue Reading
2022 Arnold Classic UK Results — Andrew Jacked Wins Men’s Open, Ashley Kaltwasser Takes Bikini
The 2022 Arnold Classic (AC) UK took place on Sept. 24-25 in Birmingham, England. With the 2022 Olympia inching ever closer, this edition of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Weighs 337 Pounds in Final Update of Off-Season
In the late fall of 2022, Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay will try for a rare accomplishment during the 2022 Mr. Olympia on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. Should the two-time reigning Mr. Olympia champion ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Won’t Attend Arnold Sports Festival UK
The 2022 Arnold Sports Festival UK (ASFUK) will take place on Sept. 23-25, 2022, in Birmingham, England. The Festival's namesake, strength sports and Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, will not be in ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford, Hany Rambod Break Down His Transition to Men’s Open at 2022 Mr. Olympia
Derek Lunsford is the reigning 212 Olympia champion but won't be defending that title at the 2022 Mr. Olympia after recently getting a special invitation to the Men's Open division. The International ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder William Bonac Weighs 265 Pounds Before His 2022 Mr. Olympia Cut
William "The Conqueror" Bonac has been a regular fixture in the competitive bodybuilding scene for over a decade. After finishing in the top five in five of the last six Mr. Olympia contests (2016-2021), ... Continue Reading
