Stage presence is a hard-to-define quality that separates the winners from the losers. You might think you naturally either have stage presence or don't, but you can learn it.
August 27, 2021
•1 min read
Posing is an art form and a science rolled into one. Here I provide details on how to hit every pose to full effect, showcasing your physique in the best possible way.
August 27, 2021
•4 min read
Training and cardio have brought your physique this far, but if you don't manage your workouts well during peak week, it could all be for naught.
August 27, 2021
•2 min read
Water and sodium may be the trickiest elements of all to manage pre-contest. Learn how to manage their delicate balancing act with my series of dos and don'ts.
August 27, 2021
•2 min read
In those final few days of prep, it's those little details that make all the difference. Here are a few pro tips to make your hard work shine onstage!
August 20, 2021
•4 min read
Start your competitive bodybuilding journey by learning more about each division in the men's categories and understanding exactly what it takes to step onstage!
August 19, 2021
•4 min read
No matter what level you're competing at, remember to pack these essentials to make sure your competition experience is fun and hassle-free!
August 18, 2021
•4 min read
Figure, physique, or bikini? What about bodybuilding or fitness? Start your competitive journey by learning all your options. Here's what you need to know before you aim for the stage!
August 17, 2021
•6 min read
Are you getting ready for your first physique show? Make sure you've nailed down these necessities before your big debut. Miss just one and you'll regret it!
August 16, 2021
•4 min read
It's one of the major NPC bodybuilding competitions of the Pacific Northwest, made even more significant this year as competitors emerge from the cancellations of 2020 to step onstage for the first time in over a year.
April 23, 2021
•14 min read
It's one of the major NPC bodybuilding competitions of the Pacific Northwest, made even more significant this year as competitors emerge from the cancellations of 2020 to step onstage for the first time in over a year.
April 22, 2021
•2 min read
The Emerald Cup is a premier bodybuilding show known for attracting serious competitors from across the northwest. Here's what to expect in its return!
April 22, 2021
•3 min read
The Rock and Dany Garcia's health and fitness summit will feature elite physique competition as well as music, education, and group fitness and wellness events.
February 18, 2020
•1 min read
Dany Garcia has had a lifelong passion for bodybuilding and fitness. Learn how that devotion has underpinned her spectacularly successful career and what prompted her to prep for a bodybuilding contest herself.
October 02, 2019
•7 min read
The biggest event in bodybuilding is almost here: the crowning of this year's Mr. Olympia! We've got the lowdown and predictions on all the men's Olympia divisions for the 2019 best-in-the-world competition.
September 03, 2019
•7 min read
You already know who won the Arnold Classic, but did you know there's a whole amateur division as well? Check out the list of amateur winners who've now earned their spot on the IFBB Pro League main stage!
March 20, 2019
•1 min read
After his shape-over-size victory at the 2019 Arnold Classic, does long-time competitor and comeback hero Brandon Curry finally have what it takes to win it all in Vegas this September?
March 08, 2019
•2 min read
The official IFBB Arnold final results scorecards, courtesy of the Arnold Sports Festival. Congratulations to Brandon Curry, winner of the 2019 Arnold Classic!
March 04, 2019
•2 min read
The Arnold Sports Festival is just around the corner and it's time to hash out which of the biggest and brawniest men in the bodybuilding game will come out on top at the 31st annual Arnold Classic.
February 27, 2019
•4 min read
It was a long and winding road that led the latest Mr. Olympia champ to the throne. Here's how Shawn Rhoden achieved the win of a lifetime!
September 19, 2018
•3 min read
The official 2018 IFBB Olympia final results scorecards, courtesy of IFBBpro.com. Congratulations to Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden, the new 2018 bodybuilding world champion!
September 14, 2018
•5 min read
Phil Heath, who has his collection of haters hoping annually for a new Mr. O, should disappoint the naysayers once more with his eighth consecutive victory.
September 07, 2018
•7 min read
Why is the 2018 Olympia weekend like a Las Vegas casino? Because the stakes are high, and every physique sport is a different game of chance.
August 31, 2018
•6 min read
It may be the furthest thing from your mind, or something you can't stop thinking about. Either way, if you've been diligently bodybuilding for any length of time, entering a contest is one thing you should experience at least once in your life!
April 30, 2018
•6 min read
IFBB pro Branch Warren has been a world-class bodybuilder for so long, it's easy to forget he's still just 42 years oldâand still as huge and shredded as ever. "The Texas Rattlesnake" opens up about his history, his favorite game meats, and how he trains todayâincluding his personal "strongman biathlon."
February 07, 2018
•27 min read
If youâve thought that itâs impossible for you to lose weight and carve the body youâve dreamed about, youâve joined the right challenge. Possible Pat is here to guide you through the next 16 weeks and open your eyes to how you can transform your life â forever.
January 01, 2018
•12 min read
The 2016 Mr. Olympia Classic Physique runner-up puts his hood on to discuss his role in the new movie "Bigger," hustling to survive, and the version of training he calls "blunt force trauma."
December 27, 2017
•6 min read
When one of the competitors has won seven Mr. Olympias in a row, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to pick the favorite for next year. But is Phil Heath a lock in 2018? Not necessarily.
October 19, 2017
•4 min read
Chiseled abs and a jaw-dropping physique make you feel good when you look in the mirror, but it's easy to go off the rails when you continue to chase aesthetic results.
October 11, 2017
•4 min read
Ever wonder what it would be like to go behind the scenes at the Olympia? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia take you there in an amazing new documentary film.
October 06, 2017
•1 min read
In his second visit to the podcast, the weight-loss icon Pat Brocco tells us about his first time competing onstage after losing over 300 pounds. He's also helping lead a unique new weightloss challenge for Bodybuilding.com that his fans need to know about!
September 18, 2017
•18 min read
One of the world's great bodybuilders stops by to talk competition, the perfect muscle-building sleep schedule, and protein doughnuts.
September 04, 2017
•24 min read
Can anybody derail the Phil Heath Express at this season's Mr. Olympia? Although anything's possible, this is one train that shows no signs of stopping!
August 29, 2017
•11 min read
Making predictions about the Olympia is like a Vegas crapshoot: You can take odds that the champ is on a hot roll, but there's always a new shooter coming out.
August 29, 2017
•6 min read
