The world of bodybuilding came undone with Nick Walker winning the biggest title in the world. Nobody ever saw this coming. I must admit, I didn’t see it coming. I had my predictions and he was...
Are you actually overtraining, or just not recovering enough?
After years of lifting and working with hundreds of athletes and clients, I’ve noticed most people don’t notice the difference until...
My initial article had a title that included the word still but I don’t like to use that word when it comes to a seven-time Mr. Olympia that never really left. I think the word still seems almost...
Ten minutes can feel like nothing or everything, depending on what you’re doing. One morning, I squeezed in a quick HIIT workout before getting ready and heading out, and it made me wonder if such...
I’m not going to lie, size alone doesn’t win shows, but it sure does matter in the sport of bodybuilding. When you have a competitor with a former Olympia title under his belt, who has also won...
Training barefoot might sound unusual at first, especially in a gym setting where shoes are the norm. But lately, more athletes and fitness experts have started questioning whether footwear is...
If you’re like most people today, you’re looking for healthy alternatives to soda. Whether you drink regular or diet soda, you may be starting to question what it’s doing to your health...
Everyone often says they want to grow the sport of bodybuilding. Some people focus on marketing, others focus on physiques, but I think one of the most important ways to grow it is through...
If you’re like me (or even younger), you may suffer from sore shoulders. I’ll be up front and say I’m no spring chicken anymore. Since I’m in my 40s, I’ve had aches and pains kick in. For...
The Olympia is the Superbowl of Bodybuilding. Whosoever wins this contest in any of the ten divisions offered can say they are the best in the world. That’s the whole point of competing at the...
Most people, including me, don’t have the time to split cardio and weight training into separate sessions. Between life and work, many of us feel it’s an accomplishment to even fit in a workout...
When spring arrives, everyone rushes to get in shape for the summer months. But as those summer days start to come to an end, many will lose focus and fall back on poor habits. Don’t let the end...
A kratom plant, which is native to Southeast Asia. (Photo by Wikimedia user ThorPorre via Courthouse News)
BALTIMORE (CN) — Kratom industry insiders were simultaneously scrambling and celebrating...
If you’re someone who enjoys eggs, the boiled-egg diet might sound pretty appealing, especially if weight loss is your goal. I remember the first time I heard about it and wondered how a diet...
There was a time when the name Larry Wheels carried serious weight in the strength and bodybuilding world. Whether you loved him or hated him, you couldn’t ignore him.
The ridiculous strength...
A few years ago, we saw what I feel was the weakest human performance data from our military. And I’m not picking on any branch in particular (they all sucked, in my opinion).
Why?
Because they...
It seems what Jay Cutler said recently has stirred up some responses, even from Kai Greene himself. But what Jay said, I’d have to agree with (at least as things stand today).
There are some...
I’m just saying, but I didn’t have Phil Clahar starting a GoFundMe page to pay for his hobby on my bingo card this year. But… HERE WE ARE.
There are certain things in bodybuilding that make you...
I feel bad for what happened to Andrey Smaev. But at the same time, he shouldn’t give up social media over a video.
Social media can be an amazing place. It can also be one of the most toxic...
There’s no denying what Derek Lunsford accomplished last season. Winning the Arnold Classic, Pittsburgh Pro, and Mr. Olympia in the same year is a historic run. Few bodybuilders have ever put...
Let’s just get my opinion out of the way… I think Hadi Choopan is ruining his Olympia prep. That’s my opinion, and I’m sure you have yours.
But there’s one thing we can all probably agree on...
We Might Get CANCELED…
This week on No Holds Barred, Gregg Valentino and Big Frank are joined by Matt from Muscle Discord for one of our most controversial conversations yet.
Nothing is off...
https://www.ironmagazine.com/2026/new-sports-nutrition-certificate-worth-getting/
As a certified sports nutritionist, I try to keep up on some of the cool new things happening in the industry...
https://www.ironmagazine.com/2026/nick-walker-dominates-2026-tampa-pro/
The Mutant took Tampa by storm – just like he said he would. Nick Walker, who took 2nd at the 2026 Arnold Classic, took to...
Bodybuilding will never have another Rich Piana. What he was able to accomplish through Love It! Kill It! and 5% Nutrition will never be done again. I’ll never forget the fire marshal telling Rich...
The debut episode of MASS APPEAL is up, and man does it set a high standard! Boston’s own CHRIS GRIFFIN took command of an action-packed show. GRIFFIN, formerly known as THE GOON, is no stranger...
Can steroids, peptides, and performance enhancers really create a Mr. Olympia… or does it all come down to genetics? In this episode of No Holds Barred on IronMag TV, Gregg, Frank, and Johnny dive...
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