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Per Bernal / M+F Magazine The Des Pyrenees bodybuilding competition doesn’t have a handicap division—but that didn’t stop Edgard John-Augustin, a bodybuilder with two prosthetic legs, from standing among the able-bodied competition. Unfortunately, while John-Augustin was allowed to pose in the...

Robert Gardner / M+F Magazine Nov. 29, 2019, would have been Joe Weider’s 100th birthday. I had the good fortune to enjoy an 18-year working relationship with Joe, who passed away on March 23, 2013. He was initially an employer, who morphed into my mentor, then friend, and eventually became...

Robert Reiff When the Ms. Olympia was discontinued after the 2014 Olympia, it was the end of an era for women’s bodybuilding, and a painful reminder that women were seen as second-rate in the sport. For many female competitors, their options were slim— change their training to become a women’s...

Courtesy of Wings of Strength Sponsored Content On Friday, September 6, over 100 female competitors gathered inside the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, AZ, for the first all-women’s bodybuilding weekend. As the sun set during the afternoon athlete check-ins, competitors and fans...

Nikolas_jkd / Shutterstock The term "functional training" has become a controversial buzzword in bodybuilding circles. Post a picture of yourself banging out leg extensions or lateral raises, and you’re likely as not to be deluged with comments along the lines of "That’s not functional," or...

Courtesy of Wings of Strength Sponsored Content Romania is a southeastern European country known for remarkable things: the forested region of Transylvania ringed by the dramatic Carpathian Mountains; the world-famous Dracula legend and castle; Nadia Comaneci, the first Olympic gymnast to be...

Elisa Leonelli / Shutterstock Two-time Mr. Olympia Franco Columbu tragically died on August 30. Columbu, 78, was vacationing in his native Sardinia, Italy when he suddenly became ill while swimming, and eventually he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. He now becomes the third Mr. Olympia...

Courtesy of Evogen Update, as confirmed on the Mr. Olympia Facebook page: Iranian bodybuilding sensation [Hadi Choopan] has arrived in the U.S. to finish preparations for bodybuilding’s biggest competition. It’s still unknown whether he will compete for the title of 212 Olympia or Mr. Olympia...

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Juan Morel's extremely impressive physique earned him a first-place finish this past weekend at the 2019 Arnold Classic South America. The fitness exposition, which took place in São Paulo, Brazil on April 12-14, brought out some of the best pro bodybuilders in the world to compete in the men’s...

Wade McCrae Washington wasn't supposed to live past the age of 10, according to the initial prognosis of doctors. At just 11 months old, the Houston native was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a condition that impairs muscle coordination and motor skills, among other issues. In its most aggressive...

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The world of bodybuilding lost one of its most iconic competitors this week as Ed Corney, member of the IFBB Hall of Fame and one of the featured subjects in Pumping Iron, passed away on January 1 at the age of 85. Corney’s career began in 1967, when he entered—and won—his very first contest...

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It seems like seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger’s bodybuilding genes have finally been passed along to the next generation. Schwarzenegger’s 21-year-old son Joe Baena has been sharing training videos on Instagram, and it looks like he's got some bodybuilding aspirations. The series...

Per Bernal Kai Greene is a verifiable bodybuilding legend. Just ask any longtime fan of the sport, and they'll tell you about his incredible size and definition. At the peak of his career, he was a favorite at the Arnold Classic and was narrowly edged out by Phil "The Gift" Heath at three...

Courtesy of Bodybuilding.com Sponsored Content Hannah Eden is quickly becoming a legend in the strength and fitness community, and not just because of her hair color (although it doesn't hurt). She's also a perfect blend of superhuman workhorse, talented teacher, and inspirational force of...