by Christian Duque

I don’t know about you, but isn’t the 2021 Arnold lineup starting to really give the 2021 Olympia one a run for its lineup? With the exception of Big Ramy, Brandon Curry, and Hadi Choopan, we’re seeing a huge number of major bodybuilding stars. William Bonac, alone, is a guy who’s won the Arnold and placed runner-up at the Olympia. I mean, what separated Bonac and Curry from the 2019 title, was a hair. Despite all the big names that have entered, The Conqueror remains the heavy favorite to win – at least on paper.

by Matt Weik

For starters, I just want to say I don’t care what your preference is – men, women, whatever floats your boat. But this story keeps getting weirder and weirder by the year may have finally reached its peak (hopefully). The news (I saw this on the New York Post) seems to love covering a bodybuilder (also apparently an actor) who is in love with a sex doll. Correction, apparently many sex dolls.

by Christian Duque

The vast majority of Iron Magazine’s loyal readers are avid weightlifters and bodybuilding fans. We know our demographic and we always strive to write articles that will make our readers happy. I’ll admit, there are times when what’s newsworthy isn’t my cup of tea, but as a writer in the fitness media, I shouldn’t decide what’s news and what’s not. On the flipside, there’s stories that I tend to feel passionately about, such as the piece you’re reading at this moment.

by Christian Duque

What? I mean, seriously, how could Sylvester Stallone, one of the most celebrated movie stars in the history of modern cinema, find himself in a situation where the entire fitness industry is accusing him of using fake weights on a recent video that went viral?!?!

by Christian Duque

Remember when the fitness industry was all about muscle, great lines, and fantastic posing? Ah, those were the good ole days, before social media. Back in the day, the magazines reigned supreme and unless you were truly newsworthy, you didn’t make it onto those glorious pages. Anyways, in the social media dominated days, it’s all about getting attention, more attention, and ultimately being what is known as, an influencer.

by Matt Weik

What a funny world we live in where people need to make content in order to put another person on blast. I remember listening to the back and forth between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly on various tracks and social media posts, and now all of a sudden, I’m experiencing deja vu with the drama between Kai Green and Nick’s Strength and Power.

by Matt Weik

When we think of competitive bodybuilders, fitness competitors, bikini competitors, or any division out there, each has its own set of criteria for what is considered the “ideal” physique. So, when it comes down to it… what is the perfect physique? Not only is that a loaded question, but it’s somewhat of a trick question.

by Christian Duque

When it comes to bodybuilding media, you’ve got the giants from the print era, a hybrid group from the past decade, and the new wave of influencers and commentators of the last 2-3 years. With regards to print media – it’s basically dead. Muscular Development has proven itself to be the last of The Mohicans, not just covering bodybuilding, but making it, its driving force. Ironman Magazine is still around, but it only covers natural bodybuilding federations. There really aren’t any other serious bodybuilding publications left. MD has evolved online, from Dave Palumbo to Ron Harris, but for many the magazine will always be their claim to fame.

by Matt Weik

I saw a video on social media that Sergio Oliva, Jr. put out a few days ago talking about how someone leaked that he wouldn’t be doing an upcoming show and how it messed with his “business,” and I think he brings up a valid point that not many people think about and that’s the fact that bodybuilding is a business.

by Christian Duque

There seems to be an overwhelming amount of interest in chiropractic care. While there’s always been interest in alternative medicine, chiro seems to be in a class all its own. For example, there’s a wide range of treatments, from cupping to cryo to salt baths to acupuncture, which have all earned some credibility, but nothing like chiro. That’s probably because chiropractic requires far more education, it’s recognized as legitimate rehabilitation, and many insurance providers will cover it. Additionally, when it comes to public opinion, more than half the population has a favorable opinion of it; on the flipside, there’s still a great amount of skepticism.