Back in 1977, the inaugural World’s Strongest Man took place at Universal Studios in California. The contestants ran the gamut, from bodybuilders like Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu to powerlifters, martial artists, Olympic weightlifters, and even a single pro football player. Today, the sport is far more specialized, consisting only of the top super-heavyweight …
There’s no showplace like the Arnold Sports Festival! The 2019 event, set for February 28-March 3 in Columbus, Ohio, promises quite a show. For the women’s divisions, it’s a land of opportunity, with openings for advancement in all lineups of the Fitness, Figure, Bikini, and Women’s Physique International competitions. The Arnold is the only …
There’s no showplace like the Arnold Sports Festival! The 2019 event, set for February 28-March 3 in Columbus, Ohio, promises quite a show. For the women’s divisions, it’s a land of opportunity, with openings for advancement in all lineups of the Fitness, Figure, Bikini, and Women’s Physique International competitions. The Arnold is the only …
With the third-, fourth-, and fifth-place finishers from last season’s Mr. Olympia musclefest scheduled to compete on March 2nd in Columbus, Ohio, the latest version of the Arnold Classic looks—at least on paper—to be one of the deepest contests in recent years. The 12-man lineup also features three former Arnold Classic champions: William Bonac, …
The saying goes that the more things change, the more they stay the same. And, according to my crystal ball, that will be the story at this season’s Mr. Olympia, set for September 14-15 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. For defending champ Phil Heath, I’m predicting another Sandow and another 400K. He’ll be […]
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]