How and Why I Dieted to 7-Percent Body Fat: Starting the Journey
Before determining the process I would use during this grueling path to the leanest I've ever been, I first had to ask myself, "Is there a good reason why?"
What Muscle Proportions Create the Ideal Aesthetic Physique?
These illustrations from Reddit user /u/Chicken_Mcfugget demonstrate the impact of small muscular changes.
The Contest Prep Survival Guide: Show Day
The day has finally come. All of your hard work comes together for the moment you step on stage. Are you ready?
Can You Handle The Couth?
You're welcome to your opinion about any man — living or dead. But sometimes you should just keep that opinion to yourself.
Red Yeast Rice for Healthy Blood Lipids—Who’s Foolin’ Who?
Is this “natural” supplement used to reduce blood lipids all it’s cracked up to be?
Fouad Abiad, Paul Lauzon, and Dorian Hamilton Present the Fouad Abiad Ch...
The overall winner gets a phenomenal grand prize.
The Search for Meaning
How you spend your time on this earth determines what you define as meaningful. Does your lifestyle reflect your vision?
3 Tips to Maximize Muscular Development
Pull from bodybuilding and powerlifting regimens to achieve a dense look.
What Is Post-Activation Potentiation?
This fancy term might make you sound smart, but is there a way to use it to your advantage in the gym?
The Fit Chick Reality
Underneath every hot body is a person's reality—what are you willing to give up for that appearance? Is it worth it?
WATCH: 14 weeks Out of Masters Nationals with Justin Harris
Watch back and bicep training footage of Justin as he preps for his first show since 2007.
Corrective Work: The Overlooked Necessity for a Long Competitive Career
You may not know it yet, but you need corrective work—your longevity depends on it.
Ben Hartman to Retire from Competitive Bodybuilding
The columnist-on-hiatus has finished what he claims to be his final competitive bodybuilding show.
John Meadows: The Journey Begins... again
The John Meadows story (re-post) as he begins his prep for the 2015 season.
The Importance of Muscle Glycogen for Anabolism
Why are carbohydrate intake and muscle glycogen levels important when attempting to promote anabolism within muscle?
The Repercussions of Poor Training Habits
Two smart tips that support why you're V-taper may look more like a U-taper.
Contest Prep Survival Guide: Getting Started
You might think you're ready for your first time on stage, but have you overlooked these crucial details?
Bigerrexia / Megarexia - It's For Real!
There is no way I could sit through and watch this entire video but what I did skip through was interesting enough to become this news post.
Matt Porter speaks out on the current state of the industry
"I literally walked away choked up trying to comprehend what is going on in this current era."
Cheat Meals, Refeeds, and Triple-X Eating
Could abandoning your diet be the secret to a leaner physique?
One of the Youngest Competitors to Place Top-5 at the Arnold Classic
She's not about that college life.
Applying Bodybuilding Science to Create a Genetic Freak
If your simple training program is not producing results, your satellite cells, hormone balance, and intensification techniques might be to blame.
Important Steps to Reach Your Goals
Let go of your past, bury old habits, and look to a brighter future.
The Largest Sporting Event in the World!
The Arnold Classic Fitness Expos is something everyone should attend at least once.
Arnold Schwarzenneger: The Greatest of All Time in…Competitive Chess?
The festival's namesake will be on the main stage this weekend, but this time he won't be posing.
How to Dial in Your Bodybuilding Condition
This is the introduction of my journey, explaining the training and nutrition I am implementing, to complete my goal of winning the overall at a National-qualifier.
Who is the Greatest Bodybuilder of All Time?
In 39 years, a lot has changed in bodybuilding. Is there a definitive champion?
Training Program for Building Slow Fibers
Pavel Tsatsouline gave slow fibers one more article — this time with a program.
The Protein Chef: Turkey Chilli Recipe
We're trying to survive winter. Derek Howes his helping with his quick-and-easy bodybuilding recipes for inexperienced cooks.
Branch Warren Obliterates Back
Eight minutes of inspiration from the most hardcore bodybuilder still in the game.
Seeing the Big Picture with your Training and Nutrition
How to understand and breakdown the complexities of your food intake for better weight management.
Is That...Breast Milk in Your Blender Bottle?
Maybe you should clarify before trying a drink of your friend's new supplement.
New elitefts Columnist Reflects on Competitive Days
Buddy Dreimann shares tales from the most hardcore gym on the East Coast.
Greatest Bodybuilders of All Time
"Documentary on the sport and philosophy of bodybuilding. The human body - strength and weight training to sculpt large, muscular and ripped bodies."
Should Powerlifters Train Like Bodybuilders?
Here you go! Should Powerlifters train like Bodybuilders?
Three F Words Everyone Should Use During the Holidays
The holidays aren't meant to be a time for calorie-counting.
Training the Mind-Muscle Connection
Get those stubborn muscles flexing with this neuromuscular innervation protocol.
Live What You Love!
Motivation is the inner power or energy that pushes toward acting, performing actions and achieving. -
#BM Motivation
Live What You Love!
Motivation is the inner power or energy that pushes toward acting, performing actions and achieving. -
#BM Motivation
Mark Dugdale Places Second At 2014 Phoenix Europa
Mark Dugdale's Posing Routine at the 2014 Phoenix Europa