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When you see the famous clips and videos of Arnold Schwarzenegger clanging and banging in “Pumping Iron,” it’s summertime in Venice Beach, CA. There are moments you can see him on the beach, in the ocean, or getting some sun as he prepares to defend his Mr. Olympia title. It’s quite the...

This is sponsored content. M&F is not endorsing the websites or products listed in this article. When you think about what it means to have grit, does determination come to mind? What about discipline, mental toughness, and tenacity? According to one definition, “grit” is having the “courage...

When you interview Hunter Labrada via Zoom, you immediately get the feeling there’s a monster across from you filling your computer screen. The competitor from 2021 who finished fourth was nowhere to be seen anymore. To say he feels that he’s improved his physique is a drastic...

Dorian Yates was the standard-bearer in bodybuilding for the majority of the 1990’s. He is the only British Mr. Olympia winner, having held the title from 1992 to 1997. 25 years after his retirement from the sport, Yates is still considered a legend. Yates joined fellow ’90s bodybuilders Milos...

There are bodybuilding stars, then there are icons. Lee Haney falls under the latter as the first eight-time Mr.Olympia, which at the time broke Arnold Schwarzenegger’s record of seven. So, when Haney speaks, those around him should listen because it could help them down the road. Dennis James...

Posing is a fundamental aspect of bodybuilding that every competitor should be working on. All of that hard work athletes put in is verified by the way the body is presented when facing the judges. No one knows more about this than IFBB Pro League women’s bodybuilder Janeen Lankowski, who has...

Powerhouse Hobbs is becoming a person of interest on the pro wrestling circuit. The 6’2’’ specimen from East Palo Alto, CA, is currently filling our television screens with thunderous clotheslines and devastating spinebusters during exciting matches on Dynamite (TBS) and Rampage (TNT), but next...

Dennis James’ roundtables on The Menace Podcast have features some serious star power, but none may be bigger than the eight-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, who joined DJ, Milos Sarcev, and Chris Cormier on the Sept. 25 episode. In the beginning of the discussion, James asked Coleman about...

In a traditional year, the biggest story in bodybuilding is the crowning of the Mr. Olympia. Whether it’s the champion retaining or a new champion being crowned, that is usually the headline that garners all the attention. The only story that would be more headline worthy is if a Mr. Olympia...

A testament to the strength and power of the human spirit. The will to go deeper, a place within you have never been before. An unexplained spiritual force where you exceed your own expectations. Taking it to another level when it is not about you. Understanding the why and purpose of the...

Jenn Aguirre is an NASM certified personal trainer with a passion for continued studies in pre and postnatal nutrition. She’s been a highly ranked coach wherever she has worked, and as if that were not impressive enough, this female bodybuilder from Long Island, NY, also won the first figure...

The latest roundtable on The Menace Podcast was an international affair. Host Dennis James, coach Milos Sarcev, and bodybuilding legend Chris Cormier were joined by Australia’s own Tony Doherty, who has been facing numerous uphill battles in his homeland since the beginning of the pandemic...

Kayla Harrison (14-0-0) is back in London for her PFL Playoff clash against Martina Jindrova (6-2-0) on Saturday night, but still found a moment for an exclusive catch-up with M&F ahead of bell time. The American Top Team member spoke of her continued love of MMA, family business, Cyborg, and...

Donna Salib is a well-accomplished IFBB pro, Olympia qualified, bodybuilder living just outside of Louisville, KY, where, as she says, “we are known for our bourbon and horses.” A look over her bio will find items such as: retired paramedic/ firefighter, personal trainer, prep coach, certified...

Summer is here in full swing, and people are hitting the road to get away from it all. But there is one unfortunate thing about this. You cannot bring the gym with you and before you ask, yes, the gym will miss you. But it’s not all bad because taking time off from the gym and the barbell allows...

The summer is supposed be all about showing off the cuts and being as lean as possible. Two experts that know a lot about both are Don Saladino and Frank Sepe. That’s why they host the online workout show known as “Sleeveless.” Recently, they showcased a high rep chest and bicep workout that...

With so many myths about effective and efficient dieting out there, how are you ever supposed to separate fact from fiction? Read this article for starters! If you walk into any book store, or heck even if you log onto Amazon, you have seen the ungodly deluge of diet books. I even searched “diet...

There's more than one way to prepare for tailgating for this week's game. Get jacked and rock your team's swag with pride by performing this workout! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 5 Time Per...

With serving as a U.S. Navy Seal for 12 years, Chadd Wright operated on some of the highest performing teams in the world while battling the most extreme of conditions and situations. During that time, he became a SEAL instructor and a Master Training Specialist, where he discovered a passion of...

Cedric McMillan: August 17, 1977 – April 12, 2022 I did not know Cedric McMillan personally. I did meet him once or twice though, and what I could see is what everyone could see, that he was a great bodybuilder. But, clearly in the aftermath of his passing, in light of the public outpouring of...