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Per Bernal As bodybuilding fans are surely aware by now, Phil Heath is still the reigning Mr. Olympia, with an incredible seven titles in a row. But that last one? It sure as hell wasn’t easy, with a certain 5'10", 300-pound behemoth offering up a brutal fight. Mamdouh Elssbiay—aka “Big...

Per Bernal Jeremy Buendia’s physique is the standard-bearer in the IFBB Pro League men’s physique division. The California native has earned the nascent sport’s top prize—the Men’s Physique Olympia crown—four years running. Even more surprising is what he admits about his first three titles...

Per Bernal William Bonac’s simple recipe for building bigger, more chiseled biceps and triceps: PREFERRED REP RANGE: 12 to 16 reps. TRAINING FREQUENCY: Biceps and triceps each trained once a week in the off-season (triceps trained with back, biceps paired with chest) and typically twice...

Per Bernal Great bodybuilding champions are admired for the hardware they’ve earned onstage. And rightfully so—being crowned the best at what you do is a testament to hard work, talent, and perseverance. Still, that reverence comes with an undeniable disconnect. That is, seeing the finished...

Per Bernal Some things may change, but the basic blueprint that built one of the world’s thickest and densest backs remains virtually unchanged. Considered the strongest-ever IFBB pro, Jackson heaves poundage more suited for a powerlifter than a bodybuilder—indeed, he has competed in that...

Per Bernal PHIL HEATH WINS A LOT Starting with his first show in 2003, he’s 17-7, and he’s finished atop the bodybuilding world at the last seven Mr. Olympias. He’s won so much this decade it’s hard to remember him ever losing. But no one is a born winner. Success is a mindset that needs to be...