by Christian Duque

This is an interesting article for me, because both guys have me blocked on various social media platforms. I’m pretty sure Nick blocked me because I was hard on Luimarco. Lui, who? Yeah, he’s been sort of MIA, lately. Phil blocked me, for the same reason Phil has blocked countless fans – for simply saying something he found offensive. I was then, am now, and will likely always be, a huge Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden fan. I thought Shawn should have won in 2016, I predicted him to win in 2017, and I rallied behind him again in 2018. The truth is, Phil didn’t like the fact Shawn was confident; he also probably didn’t like Kai for the very same reason.

by Matt Weik

Coffee is the most consumed morning beverage in America. Some people can’t seem to function before they take a sip of their morning elixir. Yet, for the majority of those individuals, they’re carrying around some extra weight which could be a result of their coffee preferences. WHAT!? It’s true. Depending on what you’re putting in your coffee, it could add several hundred calories to your cup of java. Therefore, I want to go over three ways to make your morning coffee healthier and work for you rather than against you.

by Christian Duque

Age truly is just a number. You’re only as old as you feel. When I see training videos of 2008 Mr. Olympia, Dexter “The Blade” Jackson, doing pulldowns with the legendary Charles Glass behind him, that’s straight-up bodybuilding royalty. When you stop to think about the fact that Dexter started back in the early 90’s, how he defied the odds and went pro, and how he continues to compete, besting guys 10, 20, even 30 years his junior, it’s truly mind-boggling.

by Christian Duque

On my first post-Arnold Classic article, I have to say that my prediction was right, this was Brandon Curry’s year, and he won the contest, just as I said he would. That’s not to say it wasn’t a hard-fought battle which pushed defending champion William “The Conqueror” Bonac and Brandon to the absolute limit. Bonac brought a very impressive package, with tons of muscle, excellent wheels and very conditioned muscle.

by Christian Duque

“Thoughts become things,” that’s the line Kai Greene used and put next to a recent photo on his Instagram. In the photo, he’s leaning against the Marvel sign. In terms of comic books, cartoons, animation, Marvel is perhaps the biggest fish in the pond. Greene, who has appeared on the Netflix series Stranger Things on Netflix, is someone who appreciates sci-fi and imaginative roles.

by Matt Weik

Those who exercise regularly generally do it for weight management reasons. Many forget how important it is to train in such a way that it improves cardiovascular functioning (heart health). Heart disease is our nation’s number one killer and is something many of us can prevent. For that reason, I’m going to outline a few very important concepts we all need to know, remember, and implement in order to improve heart health.

by Christian Duque

The 2019 Arnold Classic Australia is a real gem of a contest. Promoter Tony Doherty is a legend in bodybuilding, having seen a great deal of growth and tons of new fans discovering the sport. This weekend’s event showcases a huge rivalry between William “The Conqueror” Bonac, in addition to Luke Sandoe and Josh Lenartowicz.

by Christian Duque

I’m not going to sit here and tell you that there’s a reason Roelly Winklaar didn’t go to Columbus and beat everyone on stage for the win. I love The Dutch Beast and I definitely think he’s a Top 5 bodybuilder without question. Two or three years ago, such a statement wouldn’t have been a huge compliment, but nowadays, with a new Mr. Olympia and very competitive physiques from the likes of Brandon Curry, William Bonac, and Roelly Winklaar, being in the Top 3-5 is truly a milestone.

by Matt Weik

Last year I wrote a recap of the Arnold Classic (2018) and begged the question of if we could have asked any more from the Arnold. I thought 2018 was one of the better Arnold Classic’s to date and while this year had some duds in the show, I still think the show overall is getting better with each passing year – similar to the physique of Brandon Curry.

by Christian Duque

I’ve been in the bodybuilding press for over a decade, interviewing athletes over email, in-person backstage, on podcasts and tv shows. I have so many insights, I’ve looked at the sport from so many different perspectives, and I’ve come to appreciate just how demanding the lifestyle is, how expensive it can get, and the fact that in order to be the best, you have got to be ready to sacrifice, whether it’s living large portions of your years on the road, sleeping in hotel rooms, and/or traveling from contest to contest. Doing the business of bodybuilding is expensive, even if you’re making money in the process. Although many employers have become increasingly supportive of physique-based athletes, sometimes it’s not only being flexible around preps and contests, many simply cannot keep active competitors on the roster, because anyone who truly is vying for a coveted IFBB Pro League pro card, may have to do multiple contests in order to nationally qualify.