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It’s finally here, the off-season. No more starving for single-digit body fat. It’s time to throw on my favorite hoodie and sweatpants and pursue a career in Mukbang. Well, ok. Not just yet. Before diving down that delicious rocky road, I have to ask myself “Do I want to be better?” Of course, I...

Experienced bodybuilders often meticulously plan their pre-contest training regimen during the off-season. They employ strategies such as split system workouts, carefully calibrated sets and reps, and a diverse array of targeted exercises to maximize muscle growth and strength. Their primary...

Bodybuilding is an evolved form of what it was initially called as muscle display performance. Muscularity has taken a great leap since its inception and has found a unique career platform for men (and women). The most initial forms of bodybuilding were seen in ancient Greece where the athletes...

I can’t count how many times I have heard Bodybuilding/Physique competitors publicize on Social Media what they will be devouring after their contest is finished. I have seen people buy and stockpile hundreds of dollars’ worth of empty calorie, non-conducive to Bodybuilding, junk food. Photos of...

If you have been involved in competitive Bodybuilding for any length of time, I am sure you have witnessed what many refer to as “the post-contest rebound.” You may have witnessed someone go from a granite hard, shrink wrapped, work of art – to a puffy, doughy, and water retentive catastrophe...

Justin Palionis hadn’t competed in a bodybuilding or physique show in three years. However, his brother, IFBB Pro Men’s Physique competitor Luke Palionis, inspired him to return to the stage at the 2022 NPC Wings of Strength Valley of the Sun contest. The decision to compete paid off because...

Here are some cool facts about the history of the Mr. Olympia contest! The Mr. Olympia contest is undoubtedly the standard by which the world?s greatest bodybuilder is determined (although some may argue that this may no longer be the case). But fans know it?s the ultimate fitness competition...

Bodybuilding Contest Prep - 3 Biggest Mistakes Contest Prep Mistake #1 - Time You must give yourself enough of the above. Most people underestimate how long it takes to get in competition/photoshoot shape. I was about 8 weeks out in the first photo and already pretty lean. As a general rule, if...

Bodybuilding is an evolved form of what it was initially called as muscle display performance. Muscularity has taken a great leap since its inception and has found a unique career platform for men (and women). The most initial forms of bodybuilding were seen in ancient Greece where the athletes...

Only 16 men have ever held bodybuilding’s biggest title, Mr. Olympia. Only five men have held that title for more than five years. One of those men is Dorian Yates. In spite of being one of the greatest competitors of all time, the man who hailed from the United Kingdom hasn’t done too many...

This article was written by Bill Dobbins, and appeared in Muscle & Fitness magazine, in the February 1981 issue. With the Ms. Olympia now a standard tradition, it is interesting to note how it was started, and how the way of thinking in 1980 was. “My God,” said the young man, looking in the...

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Per Bernal If you are reading this now, I hope you have already read Part 1 of this series and successfully absorbed/processed all the information presented. In Part 2 we will simply be building on the foundation program (Weeks 12 to 9) so that progress is continuous and progressive. The goal...

Maximizing Recovery During Contest Prep By Ken "Skip" HIll You've worked so hard to get your body in contest-ready shape. Now take that extra step towards the stage with these contest prep tips. You’re pumped. You've worked hard during your offseason and made obvious changes by adding...

I can’t count how many times I have heard bodybuilding/physique competitors publicize on social media what they will be devouring after their contest is finished. I have seen people buy and stockpile hundreds of dollars’ worth of empty calorie junk food, none of it conducive to bodybuilding. If...

The Deadline Diet: Skip The Bulk And Stay Shredded All Year – A Simple Approach To Nutrition! Author: Erick Minor I’m paid to be the guy with the answers. People part with their hard-earned dollars in exchange for me to tell them how to exercise, eat, and sleep, and it’s an honor to have...

Im not in contest prep now, nor have I ever been but I do plan to and I have gotten quite lean in the past. Ive noticed my hamstrings tend to hold on to fat moreso then the rest of my body. In general its difficult for me to avoid that soft look in my hamstrings. 1.- What should someone do in...