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Mitchell Hooper performing preacher curls.

Mitchell Hooper Tackles Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Brutal Back and Biceps Workout

As if attempting to match Ronnie Coleman's best lifts wasn't challenging enough, Mitchell Hooper also tried to keep pace with another all-time great's signature workout. Although the reigning World's ... Continue Reading

Samson Dauda celebrates winning the Men's Open division title at the 2023 EVLS Prague Pro show.

2023 EVLS Prague Pro Results: Samson Dauda Dominates Second Straight European Show 

Although he came up short in his quest to win the 2023 Mr. Olympia, it's taken less than 10 days for Samson Dauda to add two more titles to his blossoming bodybuilding resume. Coming off a first-place ... Continue Reading

World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper performs an 800-pound deadlift.

Mitchell Hooper Attempts 3 of Ronnie Coleman’s Heaviest Lifts Ever

Although he competes in a vastly different sport, Mitchell Hooper can appreciate the superhuman strength and sheer determination it took for Ronnie Coleman to become the most decorated bodybuilder of all ... Continue Reading

2023 Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford performs t-bar rows at Bev's Powerhouse Gym.

New Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Trains Back at Legendary Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym

Derek Lunsford etched his name in bodybuilding record books by becoming the first two-division champion in the 59-year history of the Mr. Olympia contest. Coming off that life-changing victory in Orlando, ... Continue Reading

Fitness competitor Missy Truscott provides an update about her knee injuries she suffered at the 2023 Olympia contest.

Missy Truscott Suffered Dual Meniscus Tears and a Ruptured ACL During the 2023 Fitness Olympia

After winning the first of two scored rounds in her division, Missy Truscott appeared well on her way to securing her third Fitness Olympia title at the 2023 Olympia. Then the nightmare began. ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead and fiancee Courtney King kiss as she holds up a sonogram of their baby.

5-Time Classic Physique Champion Chris Bumstead and Fiancée Courtney King Share Pregnancy Announcement  

As if winning his fifth consecutive Classic Physique championship at the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest wasn't enough of a reason to celebrate, Chris Bumstead has even more motivation to remain at the top of his ... Continue Reading

Samson Dauda flexes his right biceps while holding the title belt for winning the 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro.

Samson Dauda Wins 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro One Week After Finishing Third in Mr. Olympia 

Although his trip to Orlando, FL didn't result in a first-place finish, Samson Dauda still impressed the judges enough to capture the bronze medal at the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. Coming off a strong ... Continue Reading

Larry Wheels flexes for the camera while discussing his 53-pound weight gain after the 2023 Amateur Olympia.

Larry Wheels Gained 53 Pounds in 5 Days After Finishing Second at 2023 Amateur Olympia

Larry Wheels may have looked leaner than ever in the leadup to the 2023 Amateur Olympia, but it didn't take long for him to move the needle in the opposite direction after falling short of securing his ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker posing for a photo while flexing his upper body muscles.

Nick Walker Reveals He Suffered More Than Just a Torn Hamstring Before Bowing Out of 2023 Mr. Olympia 

Coming off a third-place finish at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, Nick Walker looked bound for a podium finish at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. Unfortunately for the gifted bodybuilder, his quest to capture the 2023 Mr. ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford stands on stage with the first-place medal for winning the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest.

Derek Lunsford Becomes the First Two-Division Champion at the 2023 Mr. Olympia

Unlike most of his peers in the Men's Open division, Derek Lunsford entered the 2023 Mr. Olympia weekend having already experienced the thrill of having a first-place medal put around his neck at the ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead and other Classic Physique competitors pose on stage at the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest.

Chris Bumstead Claims Fifth Consecutive Classic Physique Championship at 2023 Mr. Olympia

Chris Bumstead confirmed he's still at the top of his class by claiming his fifth consecutive Classic Physique title at the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest on Nov. 4, 2023. The Canadian native put on a ... Continue Reading

Mr. Olympia contestants pose on stage at the 2022 event.

2023 Mr. Olympia Results: Complete Coverage and Live Updates

For elite bodybuilders like 2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan and four-time Classic Physique champion Chris Bumstead, having the chance to compete for the sport's ultimate prize makes months of strict dieting ... Continue Reading

Competitors from the Men's Bodybuilding Overall division perform the back double biceps pose on stage at the 2023 Amateur Olympia.

2023 Amateur Olympia Results

Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend kicked off in Orlando, FL with bodybuilders across multiple divisions trying to convince a set of judges that they deserve to compete at the highest ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford performing a machine chest press during a workout.

2022 Runner-Up Derek Lunsford Crushes Final Workout Two Days Out From 2023 Mr. Olympia

To say Derek Lunsford left a lasting impression at the 2022 Mr. Olympia would be a massive understatement. Transitioning from the 212 division, he made the most of his Men's Open debut by coming within one ... Continue Reading

Untimely Setback Forces Nick Walker to Withdraw From 2023 Mr. Olympia

Even "The Mutant" is human. Unfortunately for Nick Walker, his Olympia journey has already come to an end due to a hamstring tear he suffered while training for the most important bodybuilding show of ... Continue Reading

Poster of how to watch the 2023 Olympia show featuring various athletes.

How to Watch the 2023 Olympia Contest

Top bodybuilders from around the world will try to parlay their chiseled physiques into championship glory at the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL. Scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023, the most prestigious show in the ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead performing cable lateral raises in the gym.

Chris Bumstead Trains Shoulders Two Weeks Out From Trying to Capture Fifth Consecutive Mr. Olympia Title

For the last four years, no Classic Physique competitor has been able to outperform Chris Bumstead at the Mr. Olympia contest. The titleholder since 2019, he remains firmly in the driver's seat heading ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Larry Wheels performing cable flyes during a workout.

Larry Wheels Crushes Chest Workout One Week Out from Pursuing Classic Physique Dream at Amateur Olympia

With nearly 3 million YouTube subscribers and a laundry list of accolades as a strength athlete, Larry Wheels is easily one of the most recognizable figures in the fitness industry. However, if you only ... Continue Reading

Men's Open division competitors posing on stage at the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest.

Major Change to Mr. Olympia Qualification System Will Have Immediate Impact on 2023 Contest

While previous Mr. Olympia winners, including current titleholder Hadi Choopan and 2019 champion Brandon Curry don't have to worry, other Olympia hopefuls suddenly face a steeper climb to secure a spot in ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilders in gym performing chest workout

Reigning Champ Hadi Choopan and Top Contender Derek Lunsford Team Up for Chest Workout 3 Weeks Before 2023 Mr. Olympia

To be the best, you have to beat the best. Considering how close he came to taking home the title in his Men's Open debut, 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford certainly seems capable of toppling ... Continue Reading

Charles Griffen poses on stage at the Legion Sports Fest Pro.

Charles Griffen Overcomes Torn Pec to Secure Spot in 2023 Mr. Olympia Lineup

Six months after suffering a scary setback that could have easily sidelined him for the rest of the competitive season, Charles Griffen showed the power of perseverance by completing his comeback story in ... Continue Reading

Professional bodybuilder Samson Dauda holds a carton of eggs.

Samson Dauda Shares Full Day of Eating 4.5 Weeks Out From 2023 Mr. Olympia

Samson Dauda made a statement earlier this year by taking home the Men's Open title at the 2023 Arnold Classic. Since securing his first professional win back in March, the talented bodybuilder has had his ... Continue Reading

Brandon Curry poses next to fellow pro bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin.

Classic Physique Competitor Terrence Ruffin Trains Delts With Former Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry 

Coming off a clutch performance in Dubai that clinched him a spot in the 2023 Mr. Olympia lineup, Terrence Ruffin has a chance to remind everyone why he's considered one of the top competitors in the ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead eating a meal.

Reigning Champion Chris Bumstead Shares Full Day of Eating 6 Weeks Out From 2023 Mr. Olympia 

Considered the king of the Classic Physique division, Chris Bumstead understands exactly what it takes to become a champion. Coming off four consecutive first-place finishes at the Mr. Olympia show, the ... Continue Reading

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