A number of high-profile bodybuilders died. One of the most notable was the 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden, who died at the age of 46. Shawn “Flexatron”...
The back squat movement pattern is arguably one of the most primal and critical fundamental movements necessary to improve sports performance, reduce injury risk, and support lifelong...
Sports Analysts named after the most famous and arguably the greatest bodybuilder of all-time, the Arnold Classic was an instant hit when it debuted in 1989. Legendary...
Dorian Yates trained differently, he thought different, he looked different — and after six Olympia wins, people started to follow suit.
Elite-level bodybuilding is going through something of...
The 2024 Texas Pro, held in Irving, Texas, was a bodybuilding competition that showcased some of the world's top athletes. The event, which took place on August...
Four decades past, images of ultimate wheelman Tom Platz still linger in the collective consciousness of squatters approaching the bar. Platz sank ass to grass. Was sinking as...
There's no getting around it: bodyweight exercises are the foundation solid gains are built. But not all workouts are created equal, which is precisely why we've pulled...
There are many touted benefits to following this sort of workout split. For starters, they tend to increase muscle growth, as each muscle will be put under...
When it comes to training your hamstrings, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Everyone’s body is different, so it’s important to find the exercises that work best for...
Powerlifter Julius Maddox unsuccessfully attempted to smash his own raw bench press world record on Saturday when he tried to lift 800 pounds (363 kilograms).
That weight is...
The trend has been pointing ever downward. Back in the ’70s, Arnold Schwarzenegger (7 Olympia titles) and everyone following him worked most muscles three times per week—and the others (abs...
A lot of the time, categorizing our bodies into different ‘shapes’ is pointless — phrases like pear, apple, and hourglass are often used on social media and...
Labor Day is here, which means hot weather, BBQs, and, of course, the Muscle Beach Championship in Venice.
Bodybuilders and spectators from around the world muscled into Venice...
Back pain feels like someone has jammed hot needles into your spine. It stings, smarts, and aches, and doesn’t go away. It spoils your sleep, interferes with...
Lifting weights might seem intimidating, but if you're new to strength training, you can put on muscle and gain strength faster than athletes with decades of experience.
That's...
Personal demons, strict diets, incredible sacrifices, and almost unachievable ideals shape the daily life of bodybuilders. Months of intense preparation lead to a few moments on stage...
Michal Krizo is pegged as the next big thing in bodybuilding. He has officially made the move to National Physique Committee (NPC) hoping to earn his...
Since IFBNewsfeed.Org readers have been enjoying my series on exercises that I consider “essential” to those looking to build and sculpt a complete physique,...
Jay Cutler knows a thing or two about building an elite physique in bodybuilding. He continues to share different opinions about the current state of...
Phillip “The Gift” Heath is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He is a seven-time Mr. Olympia winner, having won the competition every year from 2011 to 2017.
His latest victory tied...
Leg exercises aka training legs, whichever you choose, fill even the most enthusiastic gym-goer with trepidation, and for good reason. The recovery period is...
Sports Analysts named after the most famous and arguably the greatest bodybuilder of all-time, the Arnold Classic was an instant hit when it debuted...
To simultaneously build muscle and get "shredded" (lose fat), the workout must focus on resistance training with progressive overload combined with strategic cardio and...
The plank is a fundamental bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core, improves posture, and enhances stability. Its beauty lies in its simplicity – you...