Month: August 2026

On Episode 300 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by Milos Sarcev and Chris Cormier, and one of the hot topics of conversation was Sarcev’s client, Hadi Choopan, who recently announced that he will not make it to Las Vegas for the 2026 Mr. Olympia final. During the show, Sarcev shared the […]

The 2026 IFBB Pro Asian Championships in Greater Seoul, South Korea, offered the chance for bodybuilders to advance their Olympia qualification campaigns across seven categories, just weeks out from the industry’s biggest show of the year. And, after making his 212 debut in Greater Seoul, Breon Ansley proved that those who are willing to go […]

Regan Grimes is celebrating this morning after winning the Open category portion of the 2026 Austrian Oak Pro and earning his spot at the Mr. Olympia final in Las Vegas. But celebrations in the Classic Physique division, topped by Zhivko Petkov, were marred by  Michael Daboul, who was so upset with placing third that he […]

Tyler Mane is the former heel pro wrestler who battled André the Giant in Japan, and traded blows with icons like Sting and the British Bulldog in WCW. And, having transitioned to the big screen, the man once known as “Big Sky” became a supervillain all over again, using his towering physicality to succeed in […]

On Episode 298 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by Milos Sarcev and Chris Cormier, and the panel took a deep dive into the results of the recent Atlanta Pro Olympia qualifier, where James Holingshead punched his ticket to Las Vegas, knocking Regan Grimes into runner-up status. During the show, the gang […]

Perhaps the most debated, not to mention maligned, topic in the fitness world is how much protein we need. And if you’ve done any investigating at all into the topic, you will no doubt have bumped into this calculation: 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. (If you’re a bodybuilder, that means […]

Far from being an underdog, Lucy Underdown has secured a third “Britain’s Strongest Woman” title after dominating the field once again, with her trademark power and sheer determination. Underdown, who is a serving police officer in Kent, England, first took the title of Britain’s Strongest Woman in 2024, and has won again this year to […]

James Hollingshead has proven that resilience can lead to results, qualifying for the 2026 Mr. Olympia final on his fourth attempt over the weekend. The British bodybuilder made history at the Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Supershow, winning its first ever Open division contest and joining a stacked, eleven category show. “I’m very honored,” said Hollingshead, […]

Ida Bergfoth is a body transformation and fitness coach from Sweden who loves to share muscle building workouts with her millions of enthusiastic followers. And, when it comes to getting the most efficiency from getting her sweat on, this buff beauty understands that slight tweaks can lead to terrific results. So, if you’re looking for […]

After nearly 25 years competing against the best beach volleyball players in the world, Olympic gold medalist Phil Dalhausser has discovered a truth that many athletes spend entire careers chasing: longevity isn’t about constantly doing more. It’s about knowing exactly what matters and letting go of what doesn’t. At 6’9,” the towering beach volleyball icon […]