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Sam Sulek is getting closer to his IFBB Pro debut after earning his card in February 2025 and recently took to YouTube to share a “Nasty Chest Pump” workout , along with his thoughts on perfecting your pump. “The pump is your grading scale of how your workout was,” said Sulek in a video posed on August 25, 2025, for his four-million-plus followers. “Because (it will be) unapologetically affected by however your prep was for the workout. So, did you sleep? At least, did you sleep well? Were you hydrated? Did you eat enough food or at least a reasonable amount of food? And then, are you just, like, mentally there? In the zone? Like, you really wanna bring it, because if any of those things are off, your pump will suffer.” The pump is an essential aspect of muscle growth because the increased blood flow experienced after a workout delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the effected area, and the hormonal and signaling effects experienced during a pump can encourage the muscles to grow. ...

Russian-born bodybuilder Vitaliy Ugolnikov, who is more commonly known as “Goodvito” will make his Olympia debut this year, and if his insane legs are anything to go by, the big man will be taking some significant steps to greatness when he hits the stage in Las Vegas. Goodvito’s star is certainly on the rise. Having won his IFBB Pro Card in 2022 , Ugolnikov earned his spot at this year’s Olympia by winning the 2025 Arnold Classic South America. While a lat injury forced him out of competing in May’s Pittsburgh Pro, Goodvito appears to be fighting fit as he’s been proving this by providing some eye-popping updates on his recent physical progress, including an insane shot of his leaned-out legs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ugolnikov Vitalii (@goodvito) Goodvito Reveals Eye-Popping Progress With His Legs “Monday. Legs Workout. Did you go training today?” asked Ugolnikov, commenting on an Instagram post that gave his 600,000+ fo...

Every gym has that guy who screams, “It’s all you, bro!” as he yanks the barbell off the failing lifter’s chest. The spotter and the lifter both know it’s a lie, but the lifter’s glad they’re not stuck under the bar. The primary role of the bench press spotter is to serve as a safety valve, not an ego booster. But spotting isn’t just about saving someone when the bar stalls on their chest. It’s about trust, communication, and knowing when to step in without turning a lifter’s hard-earned rep into a tug-of-war. Done right, a spot builds confidence and keeps training safe. Done wrong, it kills momentum and bruises egos. Here, I’ll do a mini deep dive into the dos and don’ts of spotting the bench press with the help of Dan Stephenson, CSCS,  a coach with 20 years of experience who can bench press a house and teaches his clients to do the same. Pro Tips Why Having a Spotter Should Never Be Taken for Gra... Powerlifter Rudy Kadlub of Kabuki Strength shares spotting tips to stay...

Dennis James was joined by Milos Sarcev, Jose Raymond, and Joe Palacios for episode 246 of The Menace Podcast, and in a week where Urls Kalecinski announced his move from Classic to Open competition, the gang debated whether or not bodybuilders should be able to compete in multiple categories, particularly Keone Pearson, who has dominated the 212 field since 2023. The potentially controversial chat regarding Olympia rules got started when Milos Sarcev said that Keone Pearson, who is the back-to-back 212 Olympia champ , should be allowed to compete in the Open division too. “Mr Olympia is the best bodybuilder in the world,” said Sarcev of winning in the Open division, explaining that he couldn’t understand why if a competitor such as Pearson competes in the 212 finals on one day, why he can’t enter the Open division the next day during Olympia weekend. “I’m opening a can of worms again,” admitted Sarcev. “We’re gonna leave that can closed and sealed,” joked host Dennis James, noting t...

Ashley Kaltwasser stands as the most decorated IFBB Pro athlete in history, redefining excellence in the Bikini Pro division. With 53 professional wins—including a trio of Ms. Bikini Olympia titles—Kaltwasser’s career ranks as one of the legendary runs in bodybuilding history. Kaltwasser debuted in 2011 at the Arnold Amateur before earning her pro card in 2012. She’s never looked back since. Her resume includes victories at the Olympia and Arnold Classic. She tells host Frank Sepe that her career has flourished not just by her stage talents, but by her eagerness to evolve and always seek feedback, career advice she’d give any up and coming athlete. A proud ambassador for Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Ashley relies on their innovative supplements—like precision protein and creatine—to fuel her training and recovery. Her partnership with Hi-Tech Pharma reflects her commitment to quality and performance, inspiring athletes worldwide to pursue their best both on and off the stage. Here, the...

Marine Barracks Washington is known as the “Oldest post of the Corps.” The unit was founded, and many Americans may know “8th & I” in Washington. D.C. as the host venue for the Marines’ Evening Parades. During the summer months, they showcase The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, The Commandant’s Own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps , the Silent Drill Platoon, the official United States Marine Corps Color Guard and the 8th & I Marines. There is also the popular mascot, Chesty XVI, who many consider to be the highlight of the show. Since 1957, visitors and guests have ventured to the post to see this spectacle. What makes the performances stand out is how smoothly each Marine executes their steps and movements as well as how statuesque they can look for several minutes at a time. Another group of Marines at the 8th and I do very important work and hold themselves to the same standards. The World-Famous Body Bearers are responsible for executing flawless fu...

John Cena is winding down one of the greatest WWE careers of all-time, and is set to star in the second series of his highly successful series, Peacemaker, but despite his superstar status, the gifted grappler has explained why comments around his hair caused him to get a hair transplant. WWE fans are loving the few remaining months of John Cena in a wrestling ring, but the “You Can’t See Me Star” has vowed that 2025 will definitely be his last hurrah. “Age plays a factor,” he recently told People magazine .  “I’m not as strong or as fast as I used to be. I made a promise when I started gaining some notoriety that when I’m a step slower, I will go, because there will be kids just as hungry as I was who have earned a shot to see if they can make it.” Despite those insecurities around his age, Cena has taken fans on wild ride during an epic retirement tour, including his first turn as a bad guy , a record-breaking seventeenth world title, and an exceptional match with Cody Rhodes as...

For anyone dedicated to building muscle and pushing physical limits, the pursuit of peak performance often extends beyond the gym floor. Nutrition, recovery, and supplementation are meticulously managed. Yet, an unforeseen challenge emerges: hair loss. It’s a topic rarely openly discussed: the link between intense training, certain supplements, and the dreaded thinning hairline. The primary culprit in male pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This potent androgen is a derivative of testosterone, a hormone athletes naturally strive to optimize for muscle growth and strength. While testosterone itself doesn’t directly cause baldness, its conversion to DHT can lead to the miniaturization of hair follicles in genetically predisposed individuals. Here’s where the gym connection becomes relevant. Intense resistance training, and the use of certain muscle-building complements like creatine (though research on its direct link to hair loss is still debated...

Australian competitive eater, James Webb is the subject of a new documentary, appropriately titled, James Can Eat, but while many of us have gauged on one too many hot dogs, few have taken food consumption to the same extremes as this top ranked eater. Webb sat down with M&F to discuss his fondness for food challenges, and why his athletic approach has brought him to the table and beyond. Earlier this year, James Webb earned a Guinness World Record for eating a kilogram of mozzarella in 1 minute and 22.59 seconds—with no hands! It’s just another stat for this man from Sydney, however. His vast archive of achievements includes a world record for eating 276 chicken wings in 12 minutes and another for swallowing 32 Sloppers (cheeseburgers with chili). Even more insane is that those two records were scored within 48 hours of each other . Other incredible ingesting efforts include times of just 8 minutes for eating 70 donuts, 13.5 pounds of chocolate fudge, and 224 chicken wings in...