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When I was coming up in this industry I had a handful of people that inspired me, influenced me, and helped me believe in my abilities. Many of these individuals had done something in the industry that was noteworthy, positive, impressive, or highly regarded. When someone whom you look up to...

Can you stay healthy while pursuing your Bodybuilding dream? Can you reach a high level, whether Professional or top amateur status for years on end while still staying in ideal health? That is not the easiest question to answer unfortunately. There are several things to consider when...

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...

As one of the top names in the IFBB, Logan Franklin reflects on how his life and bodybuilding career have changed since having a son with his fiancé Marissa. The love for your child is a powerful thing, and Logan uses this as his new “why” as he continues his bodybuilding journey. Brought to you...

On Sept. 14, 2022, the world of bodybuilding and fitness lost a pioneer and icon. Bill Pearl died at the age of 91. No official cause of death was revealed, but his wife, Judy, shared that he was struggling with Parkinson’s Disease at the time of his passing. He had also been recovering from a...

The Bodybuilding Journey gets to know athletes of the IFBB and the struggles they overcame to get to the coveted Olympia stage! Lee Labrada came to the United States from Cuba at a young age. After growing up as a poor immigrant, Lee implemented the work ethic and deep family values he learned...

Looking to switch up your training routine? Maximize performance, strength, and body composition with this 6-week high-intensity functional bodybuilding program. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration6 weeks Days Per Week 5 Time...

Out of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions, the men’s wheelchair division may be the most inspirational of them all. These competitors are able to train hard and prepare for competitions in spite of physical setbacks that would stop many others from even trying. Bradley Betts is one of those...

Fans and athletes that are involved in bodybuilding should pay attention when a panel of legends get together because the gems of wisdom that are shared can be beneficial for many years to come. Dennis James recently gathered such a panel for a recent episode of The Menace Podcast. Chris...

To succeed in the sport of bodybuilding, it’s best to have a coach or a trainer to help you in the gym. Even if you know your way around a weight room, an extra pair of eyes or someone with different expertise can be a great advantage. That’s where Chris “Psycho” Lewis can step in. The...

Looking to switch up your training routine? Maximize performance, strength, and body composition with this 6-week high-intensity functional bodybuilding program. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration6 weeks Days Per Week 5 Time...

This year’s Pittsburgh Pro 2022 show was rich in bodybuilding tradition. IFBB Pro League and NPC President Jim Manion himself has won the title of Mr. Pittsburgh in his own bodybuilding career. The show has featured numerous Mr. Olympia winners showing up to guest pose from Arnold Schwarzenegger...

Learn all about John Grimek, a pioneer of modern-day bodybuilding, and give this workout routine inspired by his training style a try! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Full Body Training Level Beginner Program Duration10 weeks Days Per Week 3 Time Per Workout45-70 minutes...

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...

Bodybuilders and fans alike were saddened to learn that Cedric McMillan passed away on April 12th at the age of 44. No cause of death had been revealed yet, but McMillan’s health issues had been well known for several months, and they have kept him from competing in several contests, including...

When fans think of the Classic Physique division of the IFBB Pro League, two names come to mind – Chris Bumstead and Breon Ansley. Terrence Ruffin has now made that list a three-man lineup. The Olympia runner-up is coming off his second straight victory at the Arnold Classic Physique, and many...

Johnnie O. Jackson shares the hardcore truth on the importance of focus ? calling it the single most determining factor in bodybuilding success. What separates a pro bodybuilder from everyone else? Genetics? Certainly to some degree. Drugs like steroids? This is a misleading factor in the true...

It’s hard to believe that prior to 2019, Brandon Curry was seen as a bodybuilding journeyman. The 2008 NPC USA Overall champion had a few pro wins up to that point, most notably the 2013 Arnold Classic South America. But, he was never perceived to be among the elite of the sport. Curry was even...

After a bogus news item was published reporting that the very-much-alive author Mark Twain had passed away, Twain responded with the quote “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” Something similar happened recently involving bodybuilding legend, Victor Richards. When his death...

Bodybuilding Myths That Must Die! Every culture has its myths and bodybuilding is no exception. Like most myths, most are nine parts fantasy and one part truth, though of course, some myths have no truth to them at all. I have spent much of my career attempting to expose myths surrounding...