Bodybuilding star Nick Walker has made some key training changes in the lead-up to the 2026 Tampa Pro. In a June 29 YouTube video, he shared an update on his preparations and explained that he has ...

Nick Walker isn’t letting outside pressure affect his outlook for the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In a September 11 video, the Men’s Open star opened up about the mental challenges he’s pushed through during ...

The squat is a compound exercise that is one of the three big lifts in the powerlifting circuit, besides the bench press and deadlift. It is arguably the best lower body-building exercise and is the ...

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Samir Bannout believes Samson Dauda is on track to earn a third Mr. Olympia title. In an August 28 video, he broke down the Open star’s chances at the prestigious show taking place in less than four ...

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He was molested as a child and grew up as a loner because it was hard to trust anyone after his traumatizing experience. “I felt like I was all I had. So I definitely isolated myself from everyone, ...

Derek Lunsford addressed a dangerous rumor circulating within the bodybuilding community. On Dec. 17, 2025, he denied using PMMA injections (polymethyl methacrylate) and said he doesn’t even know what ...

Wrapping your belly with plastic might seem like a new weight loss trend, but it has been under practice for centuries. However, the craze got a new life when the “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara ...

Bottom line: Caffeine-free pre-workouts are best for evening training, caffeine-sensitive lifters, pump days, and anyone who already gets enough caffeine from coffee or energy drinks. They will not ...

Pull-ups and chin-ups are a staple in most strength training routines. They are also the exercises most beginners use to determine their strength level. Performing a pull-up and chin-up requires upper ...