by Christian Duque

Everyone is talking about the return of Phil Heath, but is he actually returning? With Phil’s cover on the most recent edition of Muscular Development, bodybuilding fans are once again taking to the message boards, gym floors, and social media. Notice that I said bodybuilding fans and not Phil Heath fans. I don’t think Phil actually has anywhere near as many fans as a Kai Greene, Jay Cutler, or much less, that of Ronnie Coleman. And that’s an important distinction because the actual fanbase count makes the degree of the snowball effect key.

by Matt Weik

Unfortunately, you might not be blessed with the biggest body parts. In fact, you could have an area that is well, smaller than average. And that’s fine. Don’t worry, you can fix it! I have a list of reasons why you’re small and how you can get bigger. The first thing you need to do is understand that you have a problem, and that to feel fulfilled and like a man, you need to take action. Failure to do so will leave the ladies wanting more and you know what happens with a wandering eye. But, don’t worry. I’m going to explain how you can get bigger and rock hard.

Business Insider asked two high-risk OBGYN’s to debunk 25 of the most common pregnancy myths. They explain that pregnant women don’t need to eat twice as much, there is no safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy or while you’re breastfeeding, and cocoa butter does not prevent stretch marks. They further explain that there is currently no food, supplement, or physical activity that can help induce labor.

by Christian Duque

The Classic Physique Division has been the talk of the town since its inception just a few years ago. It’s the division that celebrates the artistic look bodybuilding was initially all about, that flowing, symmetrical physique, the tiny waist, broad shoulders, and complete balance. Classic competitors fall into poses like you or I would put one put in front of the other, they have a way of posing that seems natural, like second-nature.

by Christian Duque

Natural Bodybuilding has grown by leaps and bounds over the years, but 2019 marked a key moment in the history of the sport, with the first ever IFBB Pro League Ben Weider Pro Show in Montreal, Canada. The contest, named after legendary IFBB President and visionary Ben Weider, set the bar incredibly high. A huge part of why the show was such a huge success was that it was promoted by NPC Mid Atlantic Zone Chairman Gary Udit and Canadian Physique Alliance President Ron Hache.

The Terminator has joined the fight in Mortal Kombat 11! By this point now everyone understands that Arnold Schwarzenegger is a multifaceted talent. From dominating the bodybuilding arena in his youth to dominating the silver screen with films like The Predator and The Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger has become a cross-over success of the highest magnitude.

by Matt Weik

2020 is going to be an interesting year for bodybuilding and the IFBB. Not only are people curious to see who will compete at the 2020 Mr. Olympia competition, but I believe even more people are interested in knowing who will be at Athleticon.