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A muscular body looks good and is often a goal for many weightlifters. Clothes look (and feel) better, and compliments from others are a constant confidence booster. Not to mention, looking and feeling strong is priceless. However, the benefits of muscle mass reach beyond aesthetics. “Your...

The 2023 Masters Olympia is set to be held in Cluj Napoca, Romania on August 26th and 27th, and there are a lot of fans excited to see who will be crowned champion in not only the Men’s Open, but ten IFBB Pro League divisions that will be hosting contests that weekend. Tim Wilkins, Terrick El...

Tim Wilkins, Terrick El Guindy, and Chris Cormier bring the fans all the latest information and analysis every week on Prime Time Muscle, but every now and then, they take a left turn and offer a history lesson on how the sport of bodybuilding reached the level it has today. One recent episode...

Young war fighters returning from World War II were often rebellious when it came to conventional lifestyles. As a result, they invented a number of new sub-cultures. For example: surfing, outlaw bikers, beatniks and developing a new generation of bodybuilders. The most obvious place that...

Building muscle mass is one of the primary fitness goals of most people who start going to the gym. However, achieving this goal is more complicated than it might seem initially. It’s crucial to remain consistent throughout the journey, as building muscle requires constant engagement and...

Among the many uses and types of therapeutic peptides, the topic of peptides for muscle growth is drawing increased interest among the research community and the public at large. Any gym-goer knows that building muscle is difficult on the best of days, and requires dedication to a strict...

One of the biggest topics of discussion in bodybuilding is the future of two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh Elssbiay, better known to many as Big Ramy. Ever since his fifth-place finish at the 2022 Olympia, fans and experts have wondered whether the Egyptian legend should continue to seek redemption...

When people think of muscle, the first bodypart to come to mind is the biceps. Of course, the triceps make up the majority of the upper arm, so they need attention as well. Big arms can make a big statement in bodybuilding, but who has the biggest of them all? It would be very difficult to...

Nick Walker is one of the most popular bodybuilders in the IFBB Pro League, and “the Mutant” has a lot of fans that feel he can eventually win the Mr. Olympia contest. Walker was third to Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford in 2022, and he’s coming off a second-place finish at the 2023 Arnold...

Tanktop season is right around the corner, and what pairs better with a sleeveless top than sculpted, toned arms? Not much. However, many women feel intimidated when bearing arms in the summer. For some, the arms are a “trouble zone” area, where many of us feel like we’re holding on to more fat...

If you’ve picked up a dumbbell or any weight, you’ve probably heard the term “isolation exercise” tossed around. In theory, isolation exercises are meant to target one muscle group—in reality, that’s not normally the case. No single muscle truly works in “isolation” because the human body is a...

One of the best components of the IFBB Pro League is that it’s a true international sport. Competitors from around the world can face off and pose down to determine who the best is. There has been a lot of growth in Germany in recent years thanks to Urs Kalecinski and Mike Sommerfeld. But, which...

Eggs are a constant source of research and differing opinion, since they are such a staple food for millions of us, but much of the information that is written about eggs is focussed on “regular” people and only looks at topics such as cholesterol as relates to heart disease, or simply how many...

There have been several notable upsets in sports. Examples include the U.S. Olympic hockey team defeating Russia in 1980, George Foreman shocking the world by defeating Michael Moorer to win the world title at the age of 45, and the New York Giants pulling off the miracle win against the New...

Not everyone has bodybuilder-size calves—this writer sadly included. But if your calves need growth, you can still do what Arnold Schwarzenegger once did: Work on them—daily if necessary. You can begin your quest for quality calves by trying out some of the moves below—hurry, because shorts...

Athletically speaking, there’s very few things more visually appealing than watching an NBA star dunk a basketball or an NFL wide receiver elevate to catch a football, or an Olympic-caliber sprinter run a sub-10-second 100 meters. What do these feats have in common? These displays of power are...

Flexibility is important for athletes (and non-athletes alike) which is why stretching is a key component in many active individuals’ fitness regimens. Gaining greater flexibility can lessen your chances of injuries, increase ROM (Range of Motion), and make everyday activities feel more...

Working out with a single dumbbell may sound foolish, but imagine the following scenarios. You walk into the gym, ready to roll, and it is packed, and most of the equipment is taken. This makes completing your current program an annoying challenge. Or the will to train is strong, but time is...

Competing on a bodybuilding stage for the first time can be nerve-wrecking, but it doesn’t have to be as intense as you may think. There are ways to prepare for that experience so you can put your best foot forward when you make your competitive debut. IFBB Pro League Women’s Chairperson and...

Former M&F cover models Frank Sepe and Don Saladino may be known for their “Sleeveless” workouts, but they are about much more than arm training. They push themselves hard on leg day too. As they do with their other workouts, Sepe and Saladino find ways to make lower body exercises more...