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Ali Thompson Explains Why Serving the USO Serves Her as Well

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It can be real easy to see what someone is passionate about after talking with them for a few minutes. The simplest tell is if they smile and take a deep breath before they begin to explain the topic. If you ever meet Ali Thompson of the United Service Organizations (USO ), you will see her light up if the conversation shifts to fitness and how to bring people together for that purpose. “I really love to teach, and I really love to see the accomplishment on people’s faces and then, just to have people have fun.” Thompson does a lot while stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, the only physical and staffed USO center in Africa, including logistics coordinating and getting program supplies to them, and then going out and hosting in-person programming for morale. Her work is not easy but having been a service member herself in the past, being in a role that supports the military today is worth the effort. “I can 100 percent say with all honesty that this is my dream job.” Ali Thompso...
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Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man Transformation Revealed: ‘Masters of the Universe’ Trailer Shows Insane Muscle Gains

It’s been a long wait for the official He-Man (2026) movie trailer. Taking up the role, Nicholas Galitzine had shared a small teaser of his transformation back in June of 2025, only revealing a glimpse of his shoulder development , but in that image, he was mostly obscured behind the superheroes Power Sword.  Now fans can take a look at the British actor and model’s total transformation, as they ready for the movie’s impending release. For those of us that are retro enough to remember, there were fewer crazes bigger than He-Man in the 8’0s. A 1987 movie starring Dolph Lundgren was a critical flop at the time but has gone on to reach cult status since. Sadly, however, aside from the comic books, Eternia had gone pretty quiet in recent years. So, news that Prince Adam was putting the band back together for another clash with Skeletor and the gang lead to the kind of warm glow that only nostalgia can bring. Fortunately, Nicholas Galitzine, who will take up the mantle as the muscular...
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How to Master the Barbell Strict Press: Adam Collard’s 3 Step Fix

When Adam Collard isn’t appearing in shows like Love Island or Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins, the super fit coach and gym owner invests his time into improving the form and fitness of those who want to become the best version of themselves. And, in a recent Instagram post, the avid HYROX competitor showed how to get the most out of the barbell strict press, sharing his 3 top tips. Operating two gyms and an online training resource , all under the “Sculpt” brand, Collard see’s the trials and tribulations of his clients first hand. “Upper body and the barbell can both be scary things,” explained Collard of strength training. “Fix these and it’ll help you loads on upper body.” The concept of the standing barbell strict press, where you lift the weight high above your head seems simple enough, but the execution can often cause confusion. While these presses are punishing for the shoulders and triceps, this exercise also recruits the shoulders, chest, core, glutes, and legs when performed...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Honored with Doctorate After Arnold Classic UK

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After rounding out a successful Arnold Sports Festival UK in Birmingham, England, Arnold Schwarzenegger visited an old stomping ground and picked up an honorary doctorate at Ulster University’s campus in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The award, made on March 31, 2026, was given to the “Austrian Oak” in recognition of the icon’s remarkable contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts. Arnold continues to break the bodybuilding “meathead” stereotype , and in addition to his seven Mr Olympia trophies, worked feverishly to learn the English language, making the Hollywood A-list, and even serving as the 38th Governor of California, becoming active in a variety of life-enhancing causes such as being more active to promote longevity. Belfast also has special significance to the “Commando”, and “Predator” star, since it is one of his old stomping grounds. Pro Tips Arnold's 12 Secrets to Success Schwarzenegger shares the life lessons he's learned throughout...
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Are Hip Thrusts Overrated? The Truth About This Glute-Building Staple

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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 want strong, sculpted glutes, you need hip thrusts.” But here’s the question not many are asking: Are hip thrusts truly that effective—or are they just overrated? Here, we’ll through the noise by exploring what hip thrusts do, where they shine, where they fall short, and whether they deserve their top spot as a glute-building staple. How Did Hip Thrusts Become Popular A big reason for the hip thrust explosion is Bret Contreras—aka “The Glute Guy.” He didn’t just introduce the movement; he built a case for it. Through EMG research and years of coaching, Contreras highlighted that hip thrusts produce high levels of glute activation, especially at full lockout. That w...
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Rory McIlroy Reveals His Mental Toughness Secrets for Conquering the Masters

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Spending time around Rory McIlroy, what stands out isn’t just the talent—it’s how much he’s willing to sit with the hard parts. The missed shots. The questions that don’t have easy answers. The kind of moments most athletes try to move past as quickly as possible, he leans into. That’s what struck Drea Cooper most while working on the new Prime Video documentary Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait — not just the weight of chasing one of golf’s most elusive titles, but how long he was willing to carry it. For more than a decade, the Masters wasn’t just another tournament for McIlroy—it was the one that wouldn’t cooperate. After his collapse in 2011, the narrative followed him every year he returned to Augusta. And yet, instead of avoiding it, he kept showing up. What Cooper saw up close wasn’t just resilience in the traditional sense, but something more nuanced: a willingness to reflect, to adjust, and ultimately, to let go. And in that process, there are lessons that extend well beyond gol...
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2026 Arnold Classic UK Results: Andrew Jacked Dominates Again—Is Mr. Olympia Next?

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The best bodybuilders from all over the globe descended on Birmingham, England for the 2026 Arnold Classic UK between March 27 and 29, leading to a highly important weekend for the industry, as the road to the 2026 Mr. Olympia event began to take shape. Here are the full results from each division. Of course, all eyes were on Andrew Jacked as both fans and critics alike were eager to see if the former kickboxer could repeat the achievement he made earlier this month, winning the Arnold U.S and taking home bodybuilding’s biggest ever prize of $750,000. And, in the U.K., AJ brought his A-game once again, winning first place and adding a further $250,0000 to his earnings this year. Commenting on his chances against his rivals at the 2026 Mr Olympia, Jacked said he was excited to go up against current champion Derek Lunsford , and 2025 champ, Samson Dauda. “Get ready guys, we’re gonna spice things up!” he promised. News A Breakdown of How Andrew Jacked Can Win the 2026 ... The ...
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Jason Bjarnson Shares 5 Dragon Flag Versions to Build Stronger Abs

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Former gymnast and long-distance runner, Jason Bjarnson was once mocked in high school for being skinny, but after his dad took him to his first gym session, he never looked back. Now, with a massively inspired social media following, Bjarnson shares his go-to exercises for building a muscular physique and shaping those stunning abs. And, in a recent Instagram post, Bjarnson shared five Dragon Flag variations so that you can crush your own core. Abs and Core Exercises Hardest Core Exercises Part I: Dragon Flags Build a serious midsection with Bruce Lee's go-to ab move, the Dragon Flag. Read article Not only are dragon flag exercises a great way to stay in shape, but they also improve your strength and posture for other movements such as handstand pushups or the human flag, where the aim is to balance your body horizontally while you grip a vertical post. Dragon flags were popularized by Bruce Lee and while there are plenty of setups, a basic bench and an anchor point for...
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How Many Reps to Build Muscle? The Real Hypertrophy Rule Most Lifters Get Wrong

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How Many Reps? That people still ask this question confounds me as much today as it did when it was first asked of me by one of my very first training clients, way back in the day. Back then, one of the biggest hurdles the newfangled personal trainers—who, at the dawn of the fitness boom, were mostly broke bodybuilders—encountered when we all started training the “normal people” who all of a sudden started flocking to the gym—was taking for granted that they knew what was, to us, very basic stuff. Because it was so “normal” to us, it never dawned on any of us that, going in, these actual normal people didn’t know what foods are carbohydrates, proteins, or fats, or what a set was or a rep, let alone how to do them and how many. In a sense, it was like teaching people how to run who you just assumed weren’t in a wheelchair. So, in this example, I had just explained and demonstrated how to do a particular exercise to my new client. Once she got into position and was ready to begin her s...
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Who Will Win the 2026 Arnold UK? Expert Predictions Revealed

On Episode 278 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis “The Menace” James was joined by regular panelists Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev, and the gang made their predictions ahead of the 2026 Arnold UK. Despite their differing views, the crew all agreed on who would be the most successful bodybuilder in Birmingham. There’s a lot of anticipation around the event this year, with Arnold U.S. winner Andrew Jacked, Martin Fitzwater, Brandon Curry, and other top Open competitors making the journey to Birmingham, England. Andrew Jacked is coming off the biggest pay day in bodybuilding history, earning $750,000 in Columbus, OH , and is hoping to pick up the $250,000 prize in the UK to make a cool million by acing both Arnold’s. Other stars, like Martin Fitzwater, are hoping to regain some momentum after a difficult year so far. During the latest episode of The Menace Podcast, the team got together to make their final predictions. Here are their picks for the top six. The Official 2026 UK Arnold ...
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