The bulking phase, in which bodybuilders eat more than their maintenance caloric needs, is a time to build as much muscle as possible before leaning toward the podium, but while some bodybuilders see the bulking phase as a green light to gauge whatever they crave, other competitors take a more nuanced approach. But who is […]
Jay Cutler not only built one of the most impressive physiques in bodybuilding history, but he also remained a consistent competitor, achieving four Mr. Olympia titles during a career that spanned more than twenty years. To stay stage-ready, the man they call “The Quad Stomper” had to focus on more than just muscle to maintain […]
Walk into almost any commercial gym during peak hours and you’ll hear it: a sudden throaty growl that cuts through the hum of treadmills and clanking records. Sometimes it is accompanied by a heavy deadlift or chest press. Other times, a pec deck set that barely warrants a raised eyebrow, let alone a primal scream. […]
Shifting the barbell from back to front is a whole different story for your squat setup. When you’re in a hurry, the bar rolls forward, pulling your elbows down or folding your torso into a good morning pose. If you miss one detail, the elevator unravels quickly. Front squat setups will look different due to […]
Amid the growing buzz around longevity and health, a new “span” is entering the conversation: muscle tension. Created and defended by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the term shifts the focus to how long our muscles remain strong, functional and metabolically healthy. It is becoming an increasingly important distinction as there is mounting evidence linking muscle health […]
From the moment Parker McCollum hits the first chord on the opening night of his 2026 tour this Friday in El Paso, fans will be floored — or more likely, dancing and singing along on the arena floor — by an impeccably crafted, 90-minute country music spectacle. And every moment, from now until the final […]
Sebastian Oreb, better known as ‘The Australian Strength Coach’ to his over half a million followers on Instagram, knows the importance of lifting heavy while staying injury-free. And as mentor to Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the results speak for themselves. So when Oreb took to social media to correct the common mistake of arching during squats, […]
Popular online coach Roynier Benitez recently took to Instagram to try out the viral Goblet Squat Challenge, and he quickly discovered that counting is just as hard as repeating when crushing those quads. The concept is simple, but the execution is anything but simple. To try it yourself, grab a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell and […]
Many lifters think that the bench press is all about the pecs. But the pecs aren’t what you need to set before taking the bar out of the rack. Your feet, legs, upper back, grip and brace should be locked. If any of these are wrong, the rod path goes off course, energy leaks, and […]
Ryan Terry brought the Olympia Men’s Physique gold back to England for a third time when he topped the division again in Las Vegas last October. Now back at his purpose-built RT Fit Gym, the popular bodybuilder shares his proven tips for success via his Victerry app, and in a recent social media post, he […]