In the 1990s, while Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls captivated the team sports world with a dominant six NBA championships in eight years, Dorian Yates was simultaneously writing chapter after chapter of his own dynasty. From 1992-1997, the English bodybuilder captured six consecutive Mr. Olympia titles. To establish his royalty, Yates notably overcame legends like four-time Arnold Classic winner…
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By now, Joe Mackey has a deserved reputation for being one of the strongest professional bodybuilders of all time. The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League member has made past headlines for being a versatile deadlifting dynamo, having once pulled 385.5 kilograms (850 pounds) at the Iron Wars VI in 2022. With a new year…
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A handstand is one of the coolest exercises ever, but it’s also one of the most advanced moves to learn. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. Today you start your journey to the Upside-Down! Ah, not that Upside-Down…we’ll keep you in this dimension. We’ve helped many of our coaching clients achieve their first handstand […]
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Sharing a recipe for homemade protein ice cream that’s rich and delicious; the perfect healthy dessert or protein-packed snack! Hi friends! How is the day going? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning. How about a little ice cream for breakfast? I have a super easy and delicious recipe to share with you today for…
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Ask 1,000 random lifters if they desire more muscular arms and very few (honest) souls will tell you “no.” The biceps are among the most visible body parts, and an impressive set of guns will usually make heads spin. But there are other benefits to biceps training beyond adding slabs of meat under your sleeves — improved strength,…
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So you want to gain weight fast (and safely)?  You’ve come to the right place, because this is what we do! This guide covers the exact weight gain strategies I’ve used to go from my “before” (on the left above) to reach my “after” (on the right above). Believe it or not, that “before” photo […]
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Today we are going to teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about body fat percentage but were too afraid to ask. We’ve been helping thousands of people get their body fat percentage to their desired level through our 1-on-1 Online Coaching Program, and I’m pumped to share with you our strategies in this […]
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Nick “The Mutant” Walker wasn’t always a hulking phenom — one of modern bodybuilding’s top competitors. Then he won the 2021 Arnold Classic (AC) during his International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League rookie year, and he’s seemingly only become more high profile by the day ever since. A fifth-place result at the 2021 Mr. Olympia…
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Entering the 2022 Mr. Olympia, most expected Chris Bumstead to continue his largely unimpeded reign atop the Classic Physique division. Now a reigning four-time champion, Bumstead is one of the most prominent, influential names in bodybuilding, even drawing direct acclaim from the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. As it turns out, Bumstead had another roadblock to overcome as he completed his…
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It’s not precisely on par with the Olympia contest, but the annual Arnold Classic (AC) arguably holds as much prestige and influence, being considered one of the major contests on the bodybuilding calendar. When some of the world’s best bodybuilders travel to Columbus, OH, to take the stage on Mar. 3-4, 2023 for the latest edition, they can…
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