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On Episode 280 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by regular guests Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev, and the conversation returned to the issue of size versus quality in bodybuilding. Is bigger always better? Back in Episode 278, the panel picked on bodybuilders who hit the stage with distended stomachs, noting that […]

The sumo deadlift catches a lot of flak. Some lifters argue it’s cheating because the wide stance decreases the range of motion compared to the conventional deadlift. On the other side, powerlifters, coaches, and seasoned lifters say the opposite: It’s not cheating, but rather a variation that suits certain bodies better and allows them to […]

For those new to bodybuilding, it would probably be a good idea for you to know how an athlete gets to compete for the Mr. Olympia title—bodybuilding’s highest honor. How exactly does a bodybuilder end up competing among the best in the world? I’m going to tell you, but first I need to preface this […]

Walk into most gyms, and you’ll see it—benches lined up, barbells padded, and someone hip thrusting their way to “better glutes.” We’ve shifted from squats to hip thrusts as the top booty builder. Social media crowned them the king of glute training, and influencers swear by them. The message is loud and clear: “If you […]

As an avid marathon runner, I’ve learned that long distance runners and sprinters are two very different kinds of people. To run a marathon successfully, you have to build your body up to 26.2 miles, which means focusing on longer, slower runs for 16 to 20 weeks. But for sprinters, it’s all about building up […]

Over the past few years, HYROX has rapidly grown from a niche competition into one of the fastest-rising events in the global fitness scene. The race format blends endurance running with demanding strength stations, creating a hybrid test that challenges everything from aerobic capacity to muscular stamina. With the 2026 season kicking off, athletes across […]

Legendary martial artist, actor, and pop-culture figure Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, The news follows a sudden medical emergency that occurred earlier this week in Hawaii, and has led to a flood of tributes as his family, fans, and peers pay tribute to both the man, and his unforgettable contributions to […]

John B. Johnson has always considered himself fit. He ran track in high school and played rugby at Kent State University. At 35, wanting to get in the best shape of his life, he trained for the 2023 Cleveland Marathon, racking up 70-plus miles per week. One morning, he noticed blood in his stool. “At […]

We’ve all been there: You eat something out of the ordinary and suddenly feel unusually bloated. You’re experiencing unusual stomach pain, and even your trips to the bathroom have become a bit out of your norm. But you brush it off, assuming that as much as you enjoy your meals, your body just isn’t digesting […]

The 2026 Arnold Classic, in Columbus, OH, promises to be one of the most impactful bodybuilding shows of all-time, with astonishing prize money, rising stars, and exciting new routes to the Olympia finals. With this in mind, M&F takes a look at five fast facts that chart the historic importance of the Arnold within the […]