Months of speculation, promotion, and buildup led to this. The 2025 Olympia Weekend officially kicked off with the press conference and Meet the Olympians on Oct. 9, Friday, Oct. 10 began at the Las Vegas Convention Center with the Olympia World Fitness Expo, where prejudging for the 212, Figure, Women’s Physique, Fitness, Wellness, and Ms. […]
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2025 Olympia Weekend Press Conference: Lunsford, Choopan, Dauda & Tabani Speak Out Before Showdown
As per tradition, the Olympia Weekend’s annual kickoff was the Thursday press conference which featured some of the elite competitors from each division being contested in Las Vegas. This serves as the final opportunity for the superstars to share their thoughts to the fans in attendance and watching online, and to each other, before prejudging […]
Olympia 2025 Classic Physique Lineup: With Bumstead Retirement It’s Anyone’s Game
History is guaranteed to be made in Resorts World Theater this coming weekend. For the first time since 2019, there will be a new Classic Physique Olympia champion. Six-time titleholder Chris Bumstead had his last dance and called it a career. He’s taken his final lap around the sport as champion and will watch someone […]
Samson Dauda’s Shoulder Hacks: 2 Machine Moves to Retain His Olympia Title
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and with the world seemingly on his shoulders, Samson Dauda is making sure that he hits his peak physique to retain his Olympia title. To that end, the 2024 trophy winner is finding ways to win that are both smart and safe, revealing two genius shoulder blasting […]
How the Single-Leg Hip Extension Hamstring Curl Can Help Build Injury-Resistant Legs
When it comes to building strong, muscular hamstrings, most lifters perform heavy RDLs or leg curls variations, often neglecting the fact that bodyweight exercises can still pack a hamstring punch. However, resistance is resistance, whether it’s from a dumbbell or the pull of gravity. Your hamstrings don’t care about the type of resistance you’re using. […]
15-Minute Dumbbell EMOM: Full-Body Complex for Strength, Conditioning & Fat Burn
Your daily schedule may look like it’s completely full, but trust us: You still have time to move some weight. All it takes is 15 minutes and a set of dumbbells. Dumbbell complexes can help you toss out the office window any “no time to train” excuses you still may be latching onto. No racks, […]
10 Best Calf Exercises to Add Some Serious Growth
For many, calves are the ultimate stubborn muscle group. You can hammer them with endless sets of raises, but they don’t budge. Blame your genetics, your training approach, or both. I can help you with your training approach, but regarding genetics, please blame your parents. Strong, well-developed calves aren’t all about vanity. They’re essential for […]
Dr. Pierre ‘Nelven’ Nel Shares His Iron Therapy Workout—and New Song
Dr Pierre Nel is an oncologist by day, but when it comes to staying in shape, the man that music fans simply call “Nelven” prescribes a large dose of “Iron Therapy.” M&F made an appointment with the singing doctor to learn more about his approach to building body and mind, and we still can’t get […]
Barbell Squat Pre-Lift Checklist: Expert Setup Tips for Safe, Powerful Squats
When you’re getting ready to perform a barbell squat, you want to be locked in. Anything less means sloppy reps, or worse yet, an injury. Having a simple, repeatable system you can use when the pressure is on will save you energy and a lot of heartache. That’s precisely what this Pre-Lift Checklist is for: […]
Kane Brown Posts Jaw-Dropping 5-Month Fitness Transformation Ahead of Tour
Singer and songwriter Kane Brown is a man that is constantly in demand. Balancing his time between touring and promoting his music, the country music star began to feel that his fitness levels were suffering as a result of always being on the go. So, when a small gap in his gargantuan schedule finally surfaced, […]