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MAS Wrestling: The World’s Fastest Growing Strength Sport Comes To Olympia 2026

Athletes and fans from around the world gather to celebrate fitness and sport at the Olympia World Fitness Expo. One of the events that exemplify this is the Mas Wrestling Olympia World Championships, held annually and promoted by Mas Wrestling USA, and the 2026 edition is set for Sept. 25-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. What is MAS Wrestling Mas wrestling’s origins trace back to the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), and it serves as a true test of strength between athletes. Two competitors sit across from each other with legs straight and feet braced against a center board. They both hold onto a stick (the mas) with the goal of either pulling the stick out of the opponent’s hands or pulling the stick and opponent across the center board. The athletes can move their feet as their bodies respond to the force of their opponent. The best two out of three determine the winner. Promoter and strength legend Odd Haugen is one of the reasons why Mas wrestling has been growing...
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Behrooz Tabani vs. James Hollingshead: Did the Judges Get the 2026 China Pro Right?

On Episode 296 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James, along with his regular panelists Milos Sarcev and Chris Cormier, discussed the results of the 2026 Chengdu China Pro , where Iranian bodybuilder, Behrooz Tabani came out on top against the U.K.s James Hollingshead. Since the competition, fans and experts have weighed in on who they think should have won. Asking his panel to be “honest” rather than “nice,” host Dennis James wanted to get Chris Cormier’s take first. “I gotta say, I think it took its toll on Behrooz … looking so great for that many weeks,” said Cormier, who felt that the Iranian did not bring his best possible package to the stage. “His legs were down a little bit, and he looked gray. Didn’t his skin look a little gray up there? ” View this post on Instagram Was Behrooz Tabani or James Hollingshead Better at the 2026 China Pro? Agreeing that Tabani appeared a little off color, James said; “I mentioned the color too, in th...
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2026 Mr. Olympia Predictions: Is Andrew Jacked Leading Bodybuilding’s New X-Frame Era?

As of this writing, it is 58 days prior to the 2026 Olympia and so far this week I’ve been asked at least 450 times who I think is going to win? A question that anyone who knows me knows I despise almost as much as Brussels sprouts. Because, it’s two months out. Any pics I’ve seen thus far are horrific. So, at this point, it’s a popularity contest. If that’s the case, I’d pick my friend, Derek Lunsford. But it’s not the case. I mean I want him to win, but only if he’s the best man on stage. So, to ask, this far out, who’s going to win the Olympia is a stupid question. I don’t like stupid questions. Now, if you want to ask me what I think is going to happen at the Olympia, that’s a question I can answer. It’s still my opinion, but it’s based on the facts before us. Arguably, the top five is going to be comprised of at least three Mr. Os and and Arnold champ. And for the second year in a row, we’re going to potentially see an apples to apples and oranges to oranges comparison. And bec...
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Brandon Curry Reflects on His Historic Mr. Olympia Win as the Olympia Returns to the Orleans Arena

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19 men have held the title of Mr. Olympia since the competition’s creation in 1965. It is considered the most elite club in bodybuilding and perhaps in any strength or physique sport. From 2005 until 2019, the Olympia called the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada its home. That is 15 editions of bodybuilding’s biggest weekend. No other venue has hosted the Olympia as many times in its illustrious history. The Orleans Arena was where the legacies of several champions were cemented, including Ronnie Coleman (who won his eighth and final title there), Jay Cutler, Dexter Jackson, Phil Heath, the late Shawn Rhoden, and the most recent man to hold up the Sandow in the Orleans, Brandon Curry. Curry Looks Back At a Historic Night When the Olympia returns to the Orleans Arena on Sept. 25-26 , Curry will make his 14th career Olympia appearance, the most of any Men’s Open competitor in the lineup. Curry is in a very unique position because he is the only former champion crowned at the Orlean...
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Howard Charles Went from Cruiserweight to Heavyweight for ‘Fightland’

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Fightland is the new big-budget drama that blurs the line between boxing and organized crime, but while some of the tightly choreographed action uses clever camera angles, you’d be forgiven for thinking that many of the punches landed hard—because they really did. To get a feeling for how the show’s star, Howard Charles, went the distance on his biggest project yet, M&F stepped between the ropes to talk to the actor, his on-screen opponent, and the stunt-coordinator who brought it all to life for the new Starz show, which premieres Friday, July 31. Signing up to play Maduka “Duke” Kilroy, a former boxing champion who seeks revenge against the criminal outfit that he believes murdered his brother, Charles tells M&F that didn’t need to crash diet to get defined. “Fortunately, I was already in pretty good shape,” says the London-born actor, whose previous credits include Top Boy and Shadow and Bone. “I only had two weeks to prepare before we started shooting, so I always say...
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How Craig Robinson Lost 50 Pounds: The Simple Weight Loss Strategy That Changed His Life

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Craig Robinson knows how quick a casual conversation can turn into something much more memorable. For nine seasons on The Office, Robinson’s Darryl Philbin was mainly one of the calmest personalities within the Dunder Mifflin paper company. Now, the actor and comedian is drawing on that workplace persona through a partnership with Svedka for the launch of Svedka Water and its limited-edition Svedka Water Cooler—a more adult interpretation of the familiar office gathering spot. SVEDKA The five-foot cooler functions as a traditional water dispenser but also includes a concealed tap designed to dispense chilled Svedka Water after the workday. For Robinson, the collaboration feels familiar. “It’s super cool,” Robinson told Muscle and Fitness . “Being a part of The Office, this kind of adds onto that legacy. It’s centered around the workplace. It’s water-cooler talk, and it’s familiar. So, it just kind of goes with my brand.” Robinson’s current happy hour philosophy looks a lot dif...
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SUMO WRESTLING RETURNS TO THE 2026 OLYMPIA, AND IT’S BIGGER THAN EVER

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For over 60 years, the Olympia has been the cornerstone of bodybuilding, but there is another sport with multiple decades of greatness in association with the iconic “O” that may come as a surprise to many, sumo wrestling. The kind of physique that comes to mind for sumo is a stark contrast from those typically associated with bodybuilding; power belly versus six-packs, a mawashi instead of posing trunks, and pure mass and power versus symmetry and presentation. But since 2005, the Olympia Sumo championships have been held annually at the Olympia World Fitness Expo under the leadership of multi-time national champion “Sumo Dan” Kalbfleisch. They celebrated 20 years in 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and Kalbfleisch reported that it was another tremendous event for his sport. Kalbfleisch said, “Last year was another great year, and I’m even more excited about going back to be a part of the Olympia this year, which will be our 21st.” The 2026 edition will be at the Las Vegas...
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Samson Dauda’s Brutal Arm Workout: The Mr. Olympia Champion’s Blueprint for Bigger Biceps and Triceps

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Samson Dauda has made his intentions clear as he sets about earning a second Mr. Olympia title . The British bodybuilder intends to bring his biggest and best conditioned physique ever to Las Vegas. To that end, the 2024 trophy winner shared a brutal arm workout designed to seriously exhaust his arms. Dauda is apparently upbeat as he readies himself to share the stage with the likes of current champion Derek Lunsford, Hadi Coopan, and Andrew Jacked in around eight weeks’ time. “I couldn’t be more happier, in my life, than I am at this moment,” said the big man in an audio track accompanying his epic arm workout. So, if you too are in the mood for a brutal, sleeve busting workout, here’s the full session. Interviews Samson Dauda Shares His Bodybuilding Origin Story The Nigerian Lion knew nothing about the sport when he first competed. Read article Samson Duada’s Arm Annihilation Workout Cable Triceps Pushdow...
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Protein Timing Is Overrated… Except When It Isn’t

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For years, gym culture treated the so-called anabolic window like a physiological emergency. Miss your post-workout protein by 30 minutes, and supposedly your gains disappeared into thin air. Lifters sprinted from the squat rack to suck down protein believing muscle growth depended on its immediate intake. The reality is that science does not support this extreme view. Protein timing is not meaningless, but it is often misunderstood. For most lifters, the biggest driver of muscle growth is not whether protein is consumed immediately after training, but whether enough high-quality protein is consumed consistently across the entire day. That said, timing still matters in certain situations. If your goal is to build a lean, muscular, bodybuilder-like physique, understanding when timing matters (and when it does not) can help you focus on the habits that move the needle. Alex Saks Let’s start with the foundation: total daily protein intake. Research consistently shows that adequate pro...
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The Triceps Exercise That Builds Bigger Arms Without Hurting Your Back

Weighted triceps extensions offer a great way to grow your triceps, but the overhead nature of this movement, whether standing or even seated, can place stress on your back. Fortunately, fitness and transformation coach Travis Smith has a safe solution. Quick point: we’re not here to throw shade at traditional overhead triceps extensions. This tried and tested move hits all three heads of the triceps, exhausting the medial, lateral, and especially the long head — that’s the inner part of arm. Still, for many people, the overhead triceps extension can be uncomfortable. Straightening the arms while performing triceps extensions stretches the muscle effectively, but as the weight goes up, the ability to remain stable can decrease, bringing the back into play. Even while seated, there is a vertical load to bear. So, to target the triceps effectively in a way that relieves your spine, you can get horizontal, explained Travis Smith in a recent demonstration via Instagram. “Lying on the be...
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