olympia

Olympia fans were in for a treat recently as Hany Rambod trained his legendary clients; Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan in the same epic session. As expected, they demonstrating some monster muscle by executing machine incline barbell rows. Here’s what went down, and why you should follow your...

With just weeks to go until Olympia weekend kicks off from October 10 – 13, the great and the good of gargantuan muscle now have bodybuilding’s most prestigious stage firmly in their crosshairs, but one contender that won’t be under the brightest spotlight in Las Vegas will be men’s open...

Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known as Andrew Jacked, is well and truly in the mix as a top contender for the title of 2024 Mr Olympia when he competes on bodybuilding’s most hallowed stage in Las Vegas this October, but before he can allow himself to dream of those lofty heights, the Nigerian...

Have you ever thought about walking onto the Olympia stage but felt that you could never put yourself in a position to do so? If so, then the 2024 Olympia Model Search, presented by Buff Bunny Collection, may be of particular interest to you. Karah Jones and JoAnna Pope are handling this new...

If a fitness feature is going to share a story of a man that lost 100 pounds, it would usually be about celebration and triumph. Dan Kalbfleisch, better known to the sumo wrestling community as “Sumo Dan,” has done just that, but there isn’t as much celebrating going on as you might expect when...

It’s one thing to be a world-class athlete, and it’s another to be successful on the media side of sports. Imagine doing both at the same time. That has been what Wendy Fortino has been doing for the last couple of years now. The IFBB Pro League Figure competitor has been a host of several shows...

It feels like it wasn’t that long ago that Akim Williams was seen as the upstart mass monster that looked to disrupt the established stars of bodybuilding. It has actually been over a decade since he made his pro debut and now, he is a part of the establishment, yet he still holds his own with...

Many men and women that are expected to attend the 2024 Olympia World Fitness Expo have no aspirations of getting on the bodybuilding stage. While they are likely fans of the sport, they are more excited about attaining their personal fitness goals. The Olympia Expo provides loads of inspiration...

As the world’s greatest bodybuilders get ever closer to Olympia, they know that each and every gym session is an opportunity to head towards making history. One man that exemplifies this ethos is the two-time 212 Olympia champion, Shaun Clarida, as he shares how he blasts his back. “There’s no...

Since his first Olympia title in 2011, fans and followers have admired Phil Heath enough to memorize his Olympia-winning arms workouts or maybe dabble in some of his pre-contest diet prep. But now that his onstage competition days have come to an end, the Gift feels it’s time to explain the...

Anyone who’s ever been to a fitness expo knows that there are a lot of protein bars being handed out and sampled – and many of them taste more or less the same. But today, Olympia Expo attendees are going to be introduced to a brand-new bar that does NOT taste like all the others: Frank Sepe’s...

The 2023 Mr. Olympia lineup has taken a serious hit days before the competition is set to begin. Last year’s third-place finisher, Nick Walker, has officially bowed out of the show due to tearing his hamstring in training during his prep. After contacting officials to let them know, he shared...

For almost six decades, the world champions of bodybuilding were crowned at the Olympia. In recent years, it has evolved into showcasing the best of strength sports as well such as powerlifting, armlifting, and even strongman competitions. Other sports have noticed this and want to partner with...

Bodybuilding has been a gateway to stardom for many celebrities. Long before Arnold Schwwarzenegger was the Terminator or Conan, he was Mr. Olympia. Lou Ferrigno evolved from a Mr. Universe to the Incredible Hulk. John Cena and Triple H had graced bodybuilding stages long before they dominated a...

Lenda Murray is one of the most iconic figures in the world of bodybuilding. Without her, as my not-too-often used metaphor goes, no pantheon of modern bodybuilding would be complete. Her absolute reverence for the office of Ms. Olympia, and her impressive collection of eight Ms. Olympia...

The leadership team of the iconic Olympia is constantly working to grow the Olympia brand while providing life changing opportunities for the best bodies on the planet. Owner Jake Wood and his team are bringing the celebrated Masters Olympia back. The new and improved version of the Masters...

Bodybuilding has had a lot to teach human beings about their own bodies. For example, it has been known for thousands of years that training with weights can make you bigger and stronger. But nobody ever predicted the kind of muscle size and muscularity that you see nowadays in top pro...

Right now, Brandon Curry is preparing to compete in his 10th Mr. Olympia contest. The 15th man to hold bodybuilding’s world championship isn’t one to create controversy. The 2019 Olympia winner goes about his business, supports his family, and enjoys his life in both Tennessee and Kuwait when...

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...

2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford is in prep for the 2023 Mr. Olympia in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, and his sights are set on becoming the 18th Mr. Olympia winner. Lunsford was a guest on The Menace Podcast with host Dennis James, Milos Sarcev, and Chris Cormier to talk about his mindset...