physique

With his boyband style good looks, perfect hair, and chiseled physique, it’s easy to take an instant, if unwarranted dislike to Jeff Seid. But you don’t have to dig too deep before you figure out why this 6-feet-tall social media star has racked up so many loyal fans. Having recently returned...

The Las Vegas Convention center posted the Saturday morning events of the 2024 Joe Weider Olympia Fitness and Performance weekend. On the schedule today was the highly anticipated Classic Physique Olympia, Men’s Physique Olympia, Bikini Olympia, and both rounds of the 2024 Wheelchair Olympia...

Most fans who attended Friday’s morning prejudging anticipated the Women’s Physique division of the 2024 Olympia would come down to two athletes. And both reigning champion Sarah Villegas and former titleholder Natalia Abraham Coelho did not disappoint when they stepped onstage during the...

Plastic surgery, once predominantly associated with women, is increasingly becoming a popular choice among men who are seeking to improve their appearance and boost their confidence. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported a significant rise in men undergoing cosmetic...

The Menace Podcast has had a lot of great guests over the years, but none may be bigger than Dennis James’ latest guest, three-time Mr. Olympia Frank Zane. Zane joined James, Chris Cormier, and Milos Sarcev for a special interview, and he was glad to share many stories from over his legendary...

The New York Pro was first held in 2005, and Darrem Charles became the first champion of that contest. In the 18 years since, it’s become known as a star-creating contest. Several pro bodybuilders made their arrival to the scene by winning this contest. Names that come to mind include Kai...

Casual bodybuilding followers already know about the Olympia and Arnold Classic, but the fans who have deep connections to the sport know that there is a third show that could be called a crown jewel of the industry – the Pittsburgh Pro. The 2023 edition of the Pittsburgh Pro took place at the...

Fans packed the Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood on Friday night as the 2022 Olympia was in full force. Friday night is usually considered “ladies night,” but the Mr. Olympia prejudging also took place, and there were several big happenings throughout the evening in the other contests held in...

Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has been able to do what no other Mr. Olympia has done since seven-time Mr. O Arnold Schwarzenegger: break into the mainstream. As far as social media reach and popularity, Bumstead— or C-bum, as he’s affectionally known throughout the...

There are six divisions for women to compete in on the IFBB Pro League circuit. This gives competitors more options to consider based on how their physiques change as well as new challenges to face. One shining example of an athlete that has taken advantage of such an opportunity is Sheena...

Do you want a great beach body? Who doesn't! But that isn't a specific goal. Learn how to change your workouts, maximize body parts, and create your dream physique. What workout is best? The above is a question I do get quite often and the answer is: " I don't know...but you do." What I mean is...

You go through your workouts day after day training with intensity, focus, and drive. And yet, muscle growth eludes you. What’s going on? Have you reached your genetic potential? Are you burnt-out? Or are you just doing it wrong? It may be time to admit your current program to the operating...

In the fitness game there are many myths that have persisted for decades. Myths like you must perform high reps to get cut. Myths like you must exercise excessively and then eat like a bird to get lean. Myths like carbohydrates are evil. Even myths like performing a high number of abdominal...

One of the main keys in life is growth. If you are not experiencing growth then you are either declining or remaining stagnant. Last time I checked no one who chose those options ever accomplished anything of value. When it comes to your physique, growth is of the utmost importance. Your...

There is nothing more frustrating in the iron game than a lack of progress. When you feel as if you are training hard and putting in the time but not seeing the fruits of your labor, it can demoralize even the folks who have extreme mental toughness. The fastest way to change your situation is...

Many people like to lie. Sometimes the lie is a grand lie and sometimes it is a little white lie. At the end of the day, lies are commonplace. Every single person on the planet is guilty of lying at some point albeit to varying degrees. In the fitness game, these constant lies are ruining...

Are you swole, jacked or yoked? Let's take a look at modern lifting lingo and see what it says about your physique. Words like meathead, yoked and swole are everyday words to us bros who lift weights. (Do you even lift?) But to the regular schmoe, or to the iron game newb, these words can make...

One of the great aspects of competing in the IFBB Pro League is that pros can change divisions to maximize their chances of physique. Andrea Shaw went from a Figure competitor to Ms. Olympia in women’s bodybuilding. Chris Bumstead was an amateur in bodybuilding, but he is now the two-time...

Bodybuilding and physique shows are all about the muscle and how the body looks, but there is a big mental aspect as well. Don’t believe me? Ask reigning Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw, and she will validate that statement. In fact, she spoke with Isabelle Turrell on this week’s episode of the “Fit...

I support Men’s Physique and I honestly feel that these bodies represent an old school look that I like better than the new school of bodybuilding. I just wish there was more posing involved than twists and quarter turns. This guy had contacted someone not too long ago about a diet and a...