The 2026 Arnold Classic, in Columbus, OH, promises to be one of the most impactful bodybuilding shows of all time, with astonishing prize money, rising stars and exciting new routes to the Olympia finals. With this in mind, M&F looks at five quick facts that chart the historic importance of the Arnold within the competitive […]
Chris Bumstead is one of the most successful bodybuilders to ever grace the boards and between 2019 and 2024 he racked up six consecutive wins in The Olympia’s Classic Physique category, a feat that made him an absolute icon before hanging up the weight belt in 2024. In a recent Instagram reelCbum has been thinking […]
In episode 273 of The Threat Podcast, Dennis James was joined by Chris Cormier, Milos Sarcev and special guest Shahriar “King” Kamali, who explained why his development in the world of bodybuilding was never derailed by negative voices. The current era of bodybuilding is all about an impeccable appearance on social media, where peace and […]
Tonio Burton ended 2025 with one big win at the Mexico Pro and hopes to make a big impact in 2026. To chisel his chest, “The Predator” shared that he is a big fan of high to low cable flying. Here’s why you should try them too. The four-time Mr Olympia finalist is currently enjoying […]
Building a big back is a priority for competitive bodybuilders, so it’s reassuring to hear that technique is more important than genetics when it comes to adding muscle mass. That’s exactly what 2025 Arnold Classic champion Mike Sommerfeld’s stair row technique claims in one of his recent Instagram posts, demonstrating the benefits of the back-building […]
In episode 272 of The Threat Podcast, Dennis James was joined by Chris Cormier, Milos Sarcev and special guest John Hansen, who explained the big change he had to make as an adult bodybuilder to win a Masters trophy. Who is John Hansen? Hansen has been bodybuilding since 1979, placing first in the 1998 and […]
On Episode 268 of “The Menace Podcast,” class was in session when host Dennis James and Milos “The Mind” Sarcev asked Chris “The Real Deal” Cormier to explain one of his favorite arm-building workouts. IFBB Pro legend Chris Cormier began his bodybuilding career in 1987, winning the teen division of the NPC California Championships and […]
Sam Sulek has spent almost eight years working alone to grow both his YouTube channel and his physique ahead of a highly anticipated IFBB Pro debut at the 2026 Arnold Classic, but despite his bulging bank balance, the 23-year-old has no plans to hire a professional coach. This is why. Sulek’s motivations for being the […]
On episode 267 of ‘The Menace Podcast’ host Dennis James wanted to get to the bottom of a controversial image that regular guest Chris Cormier shared on his Instagram account, depicting himself in a Godfather-style pose with four-time Olympia Women’s Physique champion Sarah Villegas behind him. What caught people’s attention was the fact that a […]
Some athletes go to the gym and repeat their training over and over again, while others use each session as an opportunity to learn from both their successes and failures. Luckily, a recent Instagram post addressed the 1992–1997 Mr. Olympia introduced us to his experimental formula for pumping up the perfect biceps. Here’s how to […]