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2026 New York Pro Results: Tonio Burton Wins Open Division and Qualifies for Mr. Olympia

The 2026 New York Pro presented a stacked stage on May 8 and 9, with the Marriott in Glenpointe, NJ, playing host to some serious masters of muscle. Here are the full results. With qualification for September’s Olympia final very much on their minds, competitors from nine divisions gave it their all at the NY Pro. In the Open division, a new trophy winner was assured for the first time since 2024, since Nick Walker, who had won the past two-years straight, decided to sit this one out. View this post on Instagram Open Division Winner: Tonio Burton Tonio Burton was back on top at the New York Pro after first winning the trophy in 2023, right before Nick Walker’s back-to-back victories. To make a brilliant return to form, Burton beat a competitive lineup that included Michael Krizanek in second, and Rafeel Brandao in third. Judges felt that in the end, Burton’s conditioning made him king. Burton later explained in a post-win interview with RX Mu...
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The JM Press Checklist: Build Bigger & Stronger Triceps the Correct Way

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If you’re looking to improve your triceps size and strength , look no further than the JM press. It enhances triceps lockout strength like few other exercises, making it a favorite among serious lifters seeking horseshoe triceps or a better bench press. But there’s a catch: The JM press is often performed poorly because of its technical demands. It’s not a traditional triceps extension or press. It’s a hybrid. Small details like elbow position, bar path, and touch point make a huge difference. Miss them, and your elbows will let you know. This checklist breaks down those technical steps so you get the most out of this lift. Learning each step may feel slow, but with repetition, it becomes automatic. When it does, the JM press becomes an excellent tool for building triceps size and improving your bench press. The Ultimate JM Press Checklist Locking in your set-up and knowing where your body is in space will give you more confidence to build the triceps of your dreams. Step 1: Bod...
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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua’s ‘Rocky III’-Style Training Video Has Boxing Fans Emotional

Oleksandr Usyk recently posted a heart-warming training montage in the style of Rocky III, showing that he is now helping to coach former rival Anthony Joshua, and while the clip may have been a nod to one of boxing’s greatest works of fiction, this particular remake is a touching true story. Fight fans were buzzing after boxing’s unified heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk shared a video of him racing along the beach with former champ Joshua, and not least because there’s an element of life imitating art here. In Rocky III , “The Italian Stallion,” famously played by Sylvester Stallone , becomes down on his luck after a crushing defeat at the hands of Clubber Lang (played by Mr T), and is later trained by his former rival Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers). In the movie, Creed sees that Rocky is in need of both physical and emotional support, with the resulting training montage showing Rocky and Apollo sprinting in the sand as Balboa comes back stronger and whoops Clubber Lang ...
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Samson Dauda’s Massive Physique Update Has Fans Predicting a Mr. Olympia Rebound

Samson Dauda has shared a progress video less than five months out from the 2026 Olympia, and many fans think he’s already won bodybuilding’s most prestigious show. The big Brit won the title of Mr. Olympia back in 2024 but was surprisingly knocked down to fourth place in 2025, because judges felt that his physique had leaned out at the expense of size, throwing off his balance, and perhaps losing some of his aura. “We went all the way, deep into it, and we just underestimated how long it would take us to fill out and that was basically it,” explained Dauda of the miscalculation . Ever since then, this man mountain has been on a mission to pack on some serious muscle mass . If a true champion is defined as someone who takes failure on the chin and builds back better, then 2026 could see the Nigerian Lion return as king of the Olympia jungle. In a recent progress video shared from Factory Gym in Essex, England , Dauda is undoubtedly looking like a monster once again, and his fans and ...
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How Consistency Has Completely Changed Tom Segura’s Approach to Fitness

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What originally began as a joke between two comedians has unexpectedly evolved into one of the most unique fitness-centered community events in entertainment. According to Tom Segura, part of what made the 2 Bears 5K resonate with fans so quickly was the sheer absurdity of the idea itself. At the time, neither Segura nor longtime podcast co-host Bert Kreischer was exactly known for being an elite athlete, which made the entire concept feel more approachable for everyday people who may have never considered participating in a race before. “Probably that two middle-aged fat guys known for not being fit decided to do this,” Segura says. “And that it inspired a lot of other people who had never done it to try it.” Over time, the event grew into something much larger than either comedian initially expected. What started as podcast banter eventually transformed into a full-scale experience blending fitness, comedy, celebrity appearances, fan interaction, and live entertainment. Looking b...
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Bert Kreischer Reveals His 50-Pound Weight Loss and Sober Training for the 2 Bears 5K

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For years, Bert Kreischer built an empire around chaos. The shirts-off storytelling, late-night partying, and “Machine” persona transformed him into one of comedy’s most recognizable figures. But heading into this year’s 2 Bears 5K alongside fellow comedian Tom Segura, Kreischer says something feels completely different. Ironically, the event itself started almost accidentally. “To be honest with you, the funniest part is we had nothing to talk about that day,” Kreischer says laughing. “Tom decided to run a 5K back in his hometown, and I’d already done marathons, Tough Mudders, you name it.” What began as podcast banter eventually evolved into a full-scale community fitness event built around comedy, running, and fan interaction. But underneath the humor was a real goal. “Tom and I were getting healthier and we wanted our fans to get healthier too,” Kreischer explains. “Your fans kind of look like you, and our fans were all big guys with beards married to chicks they didn’t dese...
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Valentina Shevchenko Reveals the Longevity Secrets Behind Her UFC Dominance and Championship Mindset

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There’s a moment in every dominant champion’s career when the conversation shifts. The wins pile up, the belt defenses stack, and the narrative hardens into something static. That time hasn’t come for Valentina Shevchenko. Not because the UFC women’s flyweight champion hasn’t earned it. But because she refuses to live there. After decades in marital arts, world titles that stretch back to the early 2000s, and a resume that spans generations of fighters, Shevchenko, coming off her November victory over Weili Zhang and now gearing up for a potential title defense against Natalia Silva, still talks like a fighter chasing something that’s out of reach. “With every single fight, competition—performance is better than the last one,” she says. “The understanding that as a martial artist, you are not staying one place, and that you still have much more to give.” Her mindset is part of what makes her widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. And while she’ll be watchin...
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Are Cable Glute Kickbacks Worth It? The Truth About Building Bigger Glutes

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Until cable glute kickbacks wove their way into the modern bodybuilding lexicon, “glute training” was never a thing. Both guys and girls just trained “legs.” Glutes, hamstring, quads, calves—hip to toe—the whole thing. At some point we integrated a delineation that separated hamstrings from quads and from calves on different days, but, for the most part it was “legs,” period. Once a week, sometimes twice (quads one day, hams the next)—but never glute specific. Then one day someone decided a big giant booty was fashionable and the next thing you know, women are training their glutes as a standalone item. Three times a week! Once the Wellness division was adopted they trained them even more! I had women in my gym in Mexico who trained legs every day. Every day, six days a week—Sundays they went cycling. Bless their hearts… The first exercise that was recruited to put together the leg training deviation that would make glutes a separate body part—just like chest, back, and even legs—wa...
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2026 New York Pro Predictions: Dennis James and Chris Cormier Reveal Their Top Picks

On Episode 284 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev to make their predictions concerning the 2026 New York Pro. The New York Pro is a longstanding highlight on the road to Olympia qualification and in the Open division, victory means instant entry to the Mr Olympia finals in Las Vegas this September. Last year, Nick Walker was the story of the New York Pro, winning the contest for the third time with a much-improved look and a huge boost towards his Olympia campaign. As of the recording of Episode 284, Walker’s participation seemed unlikely, however.  Some reports suggest that the big man is instead focusing on his recovery, following the Arnold Classic, but there’s always the chance he could make a surprise entry this weekend. View this post on Instagram 2026 New York Pro Picks are Made on The Menace Podcast Host Dennis “The Menace” James was the first panelist to predict the top 5 positions...
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Mike Sommerfeld Warning to Bodybuilders About Overtraining After Competitions

Classic Physique bodybuilder, Mike Sommerfeld is known for his brutal and intense gym sessions , but the gigantic German is also aware that failing to get adequate rest is a surefire way to stunt his hard-earned gains. For this reason, the man they call “The Badass” has shared the progress he’s made by taking a break, and has also cautioned against the absolute worst period that bodybuilders should overtrain in. Why Mike Sommerfeld Says Overtraining Hurts Muscle Growth “I was constantly overtraining,” explained Sommerfeld in a reflective post for his 800K+ Instagram followers. It seems that as a result of his desire to construct the perfect body, the big man had neglected the importance of recovery, instead leaning into more and more reps. The bodybuilder went on to explain that he now understands that while muscles recover relatively quickly, the rest of the body requires a bigger break. Studies certainly back Sommerfeld up. Research by Pritchard and colleagues (2019) demonstrated ...
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