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Chris Diamantopoulos is one of those greatly committed actors that seems to shape-shift depending on the role at hand. He shredded himself down to 7.1% bodyfat for his role alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, in the 2021 movie Red Notice, but in his start-turn on...

Chris Bumstead announced his retirement after winning a sixth Olympia title in the Classic Physique division back in October, but he was soon made an offer he couldn’t refuse — to fulfill a personal ambition and compete on the Open stage at EVLS Prague. With his mission completed, Bumstead has...

Classic Physique kingpin, Chris Bumstead announced his retirement in his victory speech following an historic sixth Olympia win less than three weeks ago, but rather than hang up his wrist straps, Bumstead has already confirmed that he will be returning to the stage at least one more time, and...

Muscle & Fitness used to be much more than the most reliable source of fitness and training information. It could also serve as a fortune teller because many of the athletes that graced the cover of past issues of M&F went on to become legends and icons of bodybuilding and beyond. If you need...

1. Despite the addition of numerous divisions and weight classes since the Olympia’s inception in 1965, only the winner of the open bodybuilding competition can claim the title of “Mr. Olympia.” 2. The first Joe Weider’s Mr. Olympia competition was held on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn...

M&F first checked in with rock frontman Chris Daughtry back in 2013. The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock artist was already deeply immersed in gym culture, proudly showcasing a chiseled physique after shedding his self-proclaimed “skinny fat” phase from a few years prior. At 33, he was in...

Having won the Mr. Olympia Classic Physique trophy every year since 2019, many observers and competitors are making bold predictions that Chris Bumstead is going to be toppled on bodybuilding’s biggest stage in less than 2 weeks, but if 2024 is going to be the year that the chiselled Canadian is...

Physically speaking, Chris Young is beginning to look more like an NFL tight end than a music superstar. At 6’4”, 255 pounds, the country crooner looks equally equipped for handling George Kittle-like out routes as he does holding an audience’s attention for 90-plus minutes at each of his...

Chris Hemsworth’s journey to becoming Thor wasn’t an easy one. The Australian actor almost gave up on his dream of being a famous actor after his first audition for the role of Thor. Here’s what he had to say about it: “I didn’t really get in touch with my masculinity for a while, probably...

If you watched the prejudging round of the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia, then you knew that out of the almost 40 competitors that walked onstage, the last two men standing in front of the judges were defending champ Chris Bumstead and 2022 Olympia runner-up Ramon Rocha Querioz. At the end, it...

Chris Bumstead knows that just like every other sport, bodybuilding requires years of workouts and consistency to achieve an amazing body and win competitions. If you're a fan of bodybuilding, you must be aware of all the risks involved and why some people consider it a dangerous sport. If you...

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...

Chris Jericho is undoubtably one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time. Whether you call him “Y2J,” “The Ayatollah of Rock ‘n’ Rolla,” or simply, “Le Champion,” it’s fair to say that man who also fronts a rock band, runs a popular podcast, appeared on Dancing with the Stars and now cracks...

They say a good craftsman should never blame his tools. Weightlifters and strength sports athletes know all too well that working with quality barbells and other equipment is a must. Having the proper tools of the trade can be the difference between another average workout and achieving great...

Team MHP athlete Chris Bumstead shows us the top three exercises he's personally used to build one of the most aesthetic physiques in modern day bodybuilding. Looking for the right exercises to build that coveted v-taper? A while back, Team MHP athlete Chris Bumstead stopped by the Muscle &...

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The first “Monday Night Muscle” of March 2021 was a big one. Hosts Shawn Ray and Bob Cicherillo were joined by IFBB Pro legend Chris “The Real Deal” Cormier. The star from the 1990s and early 2000s discussed a lot of topics in this full-length interview. His Documentary “I Am the Real Deal”...

Chris Bumstead won the Classic Physique Olympia for the second year in a row, battling it out with a stacked lineup including former champ Breon Ansley. These were the top 5 athletes at the 2020 Classic Physique Olympia: Chris Bumstead Terrence Ruffin Breon Ansley Alex Cambronero Bryan Jones...

Instagram / @erikconover Who doesn't want a Greek god-like physique? So it's understandable why YouTuber Erik Conover would wanna train like Chris Hemsworth. Thor's jacked! But after catching the Aussie A-lister's attention on social, Conover got a chance to work out with Hemsworth himself...

Chris Pratt is one of Hollywood’s reigning kings of physical transformations (second to Christian Bale's numerous body modifications). He’s no stranger to trying out different diets, but his latest one is taking him to church—literally. Pratt decided to start 2019 off Old Testament-style...