Hit a muscle-building plateau? Getting bored with training? If you want to add some size, here is a method I have used with athletes ranging from the likes of Branch Warren to the weekend warrior. This method is not for the weak of heart but it's brutally effective. You will ...
Have you ever felt like your pre-workout formula was doing just half the job?
When you take a standard workout maximizer, you pretty much know what to expect. A vein-gorged muscle pump. Added energy. Sharpened focus. Staying power. You're ready to go out there and get some work done.
Feels ...
[Editor's Note: When Cory Gregory speaks, athletes listen. His regularly published workout articles, now featured here at ProSource, are read, discussed, and implemented by hundreds of thousands of athletes each week. Each entry is ideal for busting a plateau, forcing muscle tissue to adapt and grow, and helping you attain ...
When pro football's championship game kicks off on Sunday night, one player on the field will have the unique experience of having played for both teams looking to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
Tavares Gooden was drafted out of the University of Miami in 2008 by Baltimore and eventually started at ...
[Editor's Note: This week, we're proud to introduce a new recurring feature here at ProSource, the Training Madness Series, hosted by one of the true legends in this business:
MusclePharm co-founder and celebrated bodybuilder/powerlifter Cory Gregory. In recent years, Cory has emerged as one of the leading emissaries of the ...
Over the past few decades, it would appear that the original pillars American business and manufacturing were built upon have been in sharp decline. Where many companies once valued quality and service above all else, they now focus first and foremost on profits and costs. By producing inferior products at ...
People often say time is the most expensive currency. Many times I oblige and agree with a courteous head nod; but after time and consideration, I often disagree.
Time is a limited resource--the most finite in the world; there's no disputing that. But the true value of time is held ...
Protein is an essential component to any bodybuilders' diet. It provides the building blocks for sculpting muscles during mass phases and it provides amino acids to the body such that your system will use them instead of breaking down your hard earned muscle for fuel. While we all know that ...
If you read last week's edition of Monday Morning Motivation, then you know we've asked you to stay committed to heavy lifting in 2013, even if it just makes up a portion of your overall training program. All those big lifts bring about greater strength and size while keeping you ...
[Editor's Note: Welcome once again to our Industry Leaders Series, a recurring feature which will consist of conversations with CEOs, founders, and senior executives from some of the most respected and innovative companies in the sports supplement field. Our purpose is to provide our readers with unique insights into the ...
"Flex!" someone shouts. Odds are you won't turn and flex your glutes, you will flex your biceps. With that being said, let's take a look at an unorthodox bicep-building strategy.
Compound multi-joint movements are at the core of any effective strength training program. These big, multi-joint movements build big muscles ...
The Item: Fitness Industry Event, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Announced: The Los Angeles Fitness Expo convenes on the Los Angeles Convention Center this weekend (January 19-20). The Fit Expo LA includes bodybuilding, physique, figure, bikini, strongman and CrossFit contests, fitness and nutrition seminars, as well as powerlifting, martial arts ...
Most Americans will pack on nearly a pound over the holiday season before committing to a solid New Year plan to get back in shape. Almost instinctually, many take to more jaunts with those new running shoes that Santa brought. Others fiddle with the weights, going for high-rep sets without ...
For more than three quarters of a century, high rep squats have been part and parcel of the training programs of the strongest men to ever walk the planet: Marvin Eder, Reg Park, Paul Anderson, Tommy Kono, John Davis, John Grimek, and Arnold himself. As a teenager, two of the ...
[Editor's Note: Whey is always the superstar when scientists talk about post-workout supplementation, and for good reason. But there's a lot more to the day than that short window of time in which you're feeling good about your workout, enjoying a frosty protein shake, and checking out the women doing ...
If there is one supplement that should clutter every bodybuilders counter space, it should be a jug or two of high quality protein powder. This is based on the simple fact that protein supplements have been proven time and time again to boost muscle building, decrease fat, and increase strength ...
Deadlift History
Man has always had a desire to pick things up off the ground. Intuition tells me that the deadlift is the oldest strength training movement. While bench presses and squats took some ingenuity to contrive, picking something up is instinct.
Pick up a heavy barbell and put it ...
[Editor's Note: This week, we're kicking off a recurring feature called the Industry Leaders Series, which will consist of conversations with CEOs, founders, and senior executives from some of the most respected and innovative companies in the sports supplement field. Our purpose is to provide our readers with unique insights ...
During my senior season of high school football, I was the starting quarterback. Each day I'd throw hundreds of balls, working to perfect timing with my receiving crew. Slants, outs, go routes and posts--I threw thousands of them in practice over the course of a season in order to, on ...
Twenty years ago, a good introduction would have been, "If you live in America and you want to be called strong, build a big bench press. Americans judge strength prowess by the bench press." Now, it can be said that the world judges strength by the bench press. Over the ...
How do you measure the effectiveness of a good workout? What values do you attempt to quantify to determine how much progress you can make? For most people, it boils down to reps. "I did four sets of 10." Total reps are great to keep track of because training within ...
It's crunch time and just in time for you to avoid having to get another not-so-spectacular gift for the gym rat on your list (or a little something for yourself), we've got a few ideas for gifts they
really want. Gifts that make you bigger, leaner and better are the ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes had career updates or made recent guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" latest roundup includes rookie pros and pros from the "golden era."
The "So What?": Two-time IFBB ...
[Editor's Note: This week at The Big Picture we welcome a new writer to the ProSource family. Josh Bryant, MFS, CSCS, PE, is the co-author of the EliteFTS Best Selling eBook, Metroflex Gym Powerbuilding Basics. IFBB Pro Johnnie Jackson has called Josh "the greatest trainer in the world." As an ...
You have to know what perfection looks like if you are going to shoot for it. Visualization is a key practice for success, but visualizing your head on the body of pro builders will only get you so far - execution is essential. Most people wake up and go through ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances, Legends Update
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes had career updates or made recent guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" latest roundup includes IFBB Hall of Fame pros on the southeast coast and a ...
It has long been known that bodybuilders and strength athletes consume high amounts of beef to help build muscle and increase strength. The muscle building power of beef cannot be disputed. Ask any bodybuilder and they will tell you that they make their biggest muscle gains and feel their strongest ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Dexter Jackson was crowned 2012 Masters Mr. Olympia, winning 1st place at the 2012 IFBB Masters Olympia Championships in Miami, FL. IFBB Pro Toney Freeman was the 2nd place runner-up. The 3rd ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Masters Olympia contest just released the roster of athletes that will compete for the 2012 IFBB Pro Masters Mr. Olympia title in Miami, FL (December 8).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Sean Allan ...
Cardio. Iron heads like us hate it. The thought of spending 30 minutes at 70% of max heart rate on an elliptical trainer sounds about as pleasurable as watching a Lifetime movie marathon or listening to Kenny G. However, as unfortunate as it may be, in my opinion, some form ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes had career updates or made recent guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" latest roundup includes old-school and new-school athletes.
The "So What?": Hall of Fame IFBB Pro Lee ...
So you think you have what it takes to be a movie star? Do you take pride in a bodybuilding regimen that you believe is rugged beyond belief? Then a day in the life of Mark Wahlberg might prove to be an eye-opening experience for you.
Mark has always been ...
We all know that in order to bench more you need to, well, bench more. And you need to do it on a regular basis if you expect to set new personal bests. 205...225...275...315...405? You need to put in the work! But to reach those goals, you can't just press ...
This might surprise you, but during college I loved finals week. While other students were stressed, sleep deprived and teetering the fine line between learning and insanity, I was having a great time. Well, not a great time by most college student standards; I wasn't hammering my gullet with mixed ...
Bodybuilders come and go, but no one will ever replace Big Ron. Next week, when the Masters Olympia begins in Miami (December 7th and 8th), you can be sure that Coleman's legion of fans will be out in force to see the legend as he takes the stage for a ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes had career updates or made recent guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" latest roundup includes an east coast medley.
The "So What?": Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Rich ...
If you are an athlete, whether you are a weekend warrior or professional caliber, there's a good chance you want to lose additional body fat. I also bet that in the process of shedding a few inches off your waistline, you prefer to keep your hard-earned muscle and even add ...
The Item: Legends Update
The Scoop: Just Announced: Actor and legendary Mr. Olympia Sergio Oliva passed away. (July 4, 1941 - November 12, 2012)
The "So What?": Born in Cuba, Sergio Oliva was chosen to represent his country at the 1962 Central American Games and took 2nd place at ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made recent guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" latest roundup includes a slew of Mr. Olympia champions.
The "So What?": Thirty years ago, 8-time Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Brian Yersky won the Super Heavyweight Class and the Overall title at the 2012 NPC National Bodybuilding Championships in Atlanta, GA. As reported in "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report," winning athletes earn pro cards at ...
Forrest Gump is one of my favorite movies. Though I was only eight years old at its release, I've watched it countless times throughout my life. Every time I finish watching, I take something new from it. But most often I'm reminded of Mama's refrain,
Life is like a box ...
In response to your groanings about a squat that will simply not improve, some strength coaches will tell you that you just need to keep adding weight to the bar or that your legs are too long to be an efficient squatter (sigh). These all-too-typical responses are shortsighted and tend ...
With New York languishing at 3 wins and 5 losses midway through the 2012 NFL campaign, and a quarterback controversy swirling in the Meadowlands, fans are looking for positives in this rough season. One bright spot is
defensive lineman Muhammad (Mo) Wilkerson, an aggressive, physical player who has elevated his ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made recent guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" latest roundup includes Mr. Olympia Phil Heath and 212 Olympia Showdown Champ James 'Flex' Lewis.
The "So What?": While 2-time ...
Here at ProSource, we live by the motto "Strength Through Adversity," and we've certainly had our share of adversity in recent days. SuperStorm Sandy roared in, making landfall right over our heads here at the Jersey Shore and leaving devastation in its wake. But we're happy to say that we've ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made recent guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" latest roundup includes several events promoted by IFBB Pro athletes.
4-time Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Jay Cutler was the headline ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Flex Lewis won the 212 Division at the 2012 IFBB Prague Pro Bodybuilding Championships. IFBB Pro Sami Al-Haddad took 2nd place. IFBB Pro Eduardo Correa ended up in 3rd place. IFBB Pro William Bonac ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Dennis Wolf was declared the winner of the Open Division at the 2012 IFBB Pro Prague Pro Bodybuilding Championships. IFBB Pro Shawn Rhoden was awarded 2nd place. IFBB Pro Johnnie Jackson finished in 3rd ...
Like death and taxes, strength plateaus are inevitable. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced trainee; plateaus are simply part of the training process and must be strategically dealt with. Once you hit a plateau, how you choose to manipulate your sets, reps, and training loads ...
Strength guru Josh Bryant, MFS, CSCS, PES, isn't one of those shapeless, doughy heavyweights that you sometimes associate with powerlifting. He is a heap of well-defined muscle with the strength to match. Josh has helped bodybuilders like Johnny Jackson and Branch Warren build the beasty strength that they are known ...
The alarm clock rings at 6:45am and you're in your office by 8am. You've got forty-five minutes to gather your thoughts and take perspective on your day before your first meeting starts. And that's just the start of another crazy day. You're not getting out of the office by five ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: MLB and IFBB Pro League athletes made recent guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" latest roundup includes the Olympia champ and a baseball star.
IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski was the guest ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Anthony Bailes won the Heavyweight Class and Overall title at the 2012 UKBFF U.K. British Bodybuilding Championships, besting other Class winners: -- Darren 'Daz' Ball, Ricardo Correia, Alex Bardachou and Joel Wright- and earning ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro James Flex Lewis won the 212 Division at the 2012 IFBB British Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Manchester. The Welsh-born athlete defended his title, repeating his win at this event in 2011. IFBB ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Shawn Rhoden picked up yet another victory, named champion of the Open Division at the 2012 IFBB British Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championship. IFBB Pro Johnnie Jackson took 2nd place. From his 6th place ...
Monday morning motivation is all about getting your day started with a drive that pushes you not only through your day job, but also through the gym. It goes without saying that Monday can often be the hardest day of the week to get motivated. So what if you can ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Brit Grand Prix just posted the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB British Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Manchester, England (October 20).
212 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Oliver Adzievski ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Brit Grand Prix just released the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB British Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Manchester, England (October 20).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Jaime Atienza
IFBB ...
Goal: Comprehension and efficiency
Target Muscles: Abs
Core training is one of the most debated, and, hence, confusing topics in the fitness world. Ask 10 top-tier strength coaches the best way to train the core muscles, and you'll likely get 10 different answers. What's more, it seems as if the ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made recent guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The latest roundup includes a bunch of Mr. O's.
On the North American continent: IFBB Pro Branch Warren guest posed at the NPC New York ...
No nutrient has been utilized more for building lean muscle and transforming the physique than protein. In fact, it is the single most important nutritional component in the muscle-building equation. That is why it's vitally important for any bodybuilder or other athlete to know the facts regarding protein, and why ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Shawn Rhoden was crowned the champion at the 2012 IFBB Pro Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Europe Bodybuilding Championships in Madrid, Spain. IFBB Pro Dennis Wolf was awarded with 2nd place. IFBB Pro Roelly Winklaar finished ...
Throughout my football career coaches often talked about setting the tone at the beginning of the game. And like football, life is about starting off strong.
Almost every morning I hear my college defensive coordinator's voice bellow through my mind.
"We have to go out there and set the tone ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Arnold Classic producers just released the list of athletes competing at the 2012 IFBB Pro Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Europe Bodybuilding Championships in Madrid, Spain (October 13).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Lionel Beyeke
IFBB Pro Toney Freeman
IFBB ...
We're not that far removed from the 2012 Olympics that the images of gymnasts should be fully erased from memory. These athletic dynamos tend to boast some of the best physiques in all of sport, with cartoonishly-rounded off shoulders, thick, sinewy arms and powerful legs. The kicker here is that ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: UFC and IFBB Pro League athletes made recent career announcements and made guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The latest roundup includes an MMA champ, two Texans and a calf monster.
Along with IFBB Pro Dave Goodin, ...
BioQuest has a well-earned reputation for launching trends rather than following them, and their new premium-quality overnight, extended-release protein is just the latest example of that leadership.
In the recent past, overnight and extended-release proteins have been the "neglected stepchild" of the protein category. Many manufacturers save the spotlight for ...
The Item: Strongman Competition, Strength Sports, Contest Results
The Scoop: Recently Announced: A week ago, Pro Strongman Mike Burke blazed the competition scene in Las Vegas to win the 2012 America's Strongest Man contest, taking the title from the defending ASM Champion Travis Ortmayer.
2012 America's Strongest Man Final ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro David Henry wins 1st place at the 2012 Asian Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships (a.k.a. Sheru Classic) in New Delhi, India. IFBB Pro Jose Raymond racked up 2nd place. IFBB Pro Mohammad Masoom took ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Phil Heath earned his second consecutive 1st place win at the 2012 Asian Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships (a.k.a. Sheru Classic) in New Delhi, India. Last year's runner-up IFBB Pro Jay Cutler, who opted ...
Most people misconstrue mental toughness. Action-hero worship and poorly interpreted male ideals lead many to think that mental toughness is facing every situation without fear and in the absence of pain. When, in truth, mental toughness is exactly the opposite. It's moving forward and taking action in spite of fear ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Organizers of the Sheru Classic just released the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 Asian Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships in New Delhi, India (October 6).
212 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Mohammad Masoom
IFBB Pro ...
The best things are built to last.
In a supplement marketplace where trendy new manufacturers and retailers come and go on a monthly basis, there's always been one constant bastion of peerless quality. For over 16 years, athletes have known that ProSource is their one and only destination for ultimate ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Organizers of the Sheru Classic just released the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 Asian Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships in New Delhi, India (October 6).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Toney Freeman
IFBB Pro ...
Beefy, vascular forearms are the aim of every gym rat. Still, not everyone trains in such a way that they have a great shot at getting them. But even fewer forearm-seekers invest in the proper time or use the right training methods to build a grip that can choke the ...
The Item: Strongman Competition, Strength Sports, Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Lithuanian Pro Strongman Zydrunas Savickas took a stronghold on his competition to win the 2012 World's Strongest Man contest in Los Angeles. The taped event will air on national TV later this year (at which ...
Have you ever dated a woman for a while and then realized, over time, that the magic was gone? You know what I'm talking about. In the beginning, everything was great, but then maybe you screwed up or she screwed up. Maybe you blamed yourself, and you gave it another ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro James "Flex" Lewis was named the winner of the 2012 Olympia 212 Showdown at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV.
Olympia 202 Showdown Final Results
1. IFBB Pro Flex Lewis
2. IFBB ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Phil Heath was crowned the 2012 Mr. Olympia at the Super Bowl of professional bodybuilding, Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV.
Mr. Olympia Final Results
1. IFBB Pro Phil Heath
2. IFBB Pro Kai ...
The thing about science is, it doesn't advance smoothly and evenly over time. It idles in place for great stretches and then launches forward in huge, startling leaps. In 1995, you didn't have worldwide instant access to everything. If you had a cellphone or a computer, they didn't do much. ...
Goal: Detail
Bodypart: Abs, Obliques
One move that everyone does when training abs: the crunch.
One move that everyone is sick of: the crunch.
What a tragic duality for this fundamental exercise. While the crunch is ultimately effective at building stronger, better-looking abs, it can be nauseatingly boring for the ...
Warming up for a workout is a mystery to some, and done wrong by many more. A proper warm-up does many things and has a lot of importance, especially as you get older. In this article we'll look at what a great warm-up can do for you, why it is ...
Daniel "Boomsauce" Tyminski's introduction to CrossFit wasn't a matter of wandering into a gym to try this popular training regimen. Instead, the Long Island native first became interested in cross-training when he was stationed in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army. Like many soldiers, staying in tip-top shape was important not ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Olympia Preview
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of Olympia Weekend of Fitness and Performance - "Where Legends Are Made" - just posted the final competitors list of athletes that qualified to compete at the 2012 IFBB Olympia Bodybuilding Championships in Las Vegas, NV, this weekend ...
If ever there's a time of the year where the "blahs" set in for a workout warrior, it's autumn.
Sweatshirt and jacket season. Longer work hours. Holiday eating.
I see it all the time in the gyms I visit. (Not my own gym, of course. We're in it to win ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Olympia Preview
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend just announced the Olympia Qualification Series Standings for the 212 Division competitors fighting for spots to compete in the Olympia 212 Showdown at the 2012 IFBB Olympia Bodybuilding Championships in Las Vegas, NV ...
People can spend enormous amounts of time in the gym trying to add another ten pounds to their bench press. They use crazy accessory lifts, varying rep ranges, and even forced reps. Some of it works, a lot of it doesn't. Today we are going to show you how to ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Olympia Preview
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend just announced the Olympia Qualification Series Standings for the Open Division competitors vying for spots to compete at the 2012 IFBB Olympia Bodybuilding Championships in Las Vegas, NV (September 29).
Mr. Olympia Qualification ...
Football's ultimate "secret weapon" at the wide receiver position is not a secret anymore. In fact, last weekend, Danny Amendola wrote his name in extra large script in the record books.
Amendola was all over the field against Washington on Sunday afternoon, hauling in an amazing 12 receptions in the ...
I remember being ten-years-old, wearing sunglasses, and carrying a sawed-off shotgun (it was a tree branch) over my right shoulder--intimidating all the squirrels in my back yard. As I stood tall--chest proud and three inch biceps flexed--I boomed, in my best Austrian accent, "I'll be back!" It was time for ...
Goal: Detail
Bodypart: Lower Lats
When it comes to training back, it's natural to chase that v-taper with a steady diet of wide-grip pulldowns, pull-ups and wide-grip seated rows. But to provide your back true, sinewy size you've also got to bring up those lower lats. The good news is ...
The Item: Strongman Competition, Strength Sports
The Scoop: Just Announced: World's Strongest Man producers IMG released the official list of athletes qualified to compete at the 2012 World's Strongest Man contest in Los Angeles. The qualifying heats are scheduled for September 24-27, and the finals for September 30 and October ...
Here's something we say a lot in this venue, but really, we can't say it often enough. A superior physique springs from superior overall health. Do you want to lose fat, gain muscle, and manifest peak performance? Then establish a firm foundation of good health first. That means a healthy ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Eduardo Correa Da Silva captured a 1st place victory at the 2012 IFBB Sarasota Pro Bodybuilding Championships, a.k.a. Valenti Gold Cup, in Florida. In his highest pro contest placement to date, IFBB Pro Raul ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Roelly Winklaar whipped up a 1st place win at the 2012 Nordic Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Lahti, Finland. IFBB Pro Robert Piotrkowicz pushed his way into 2nd place. IFBB Pro Ronny Rockel was positioned ...
[Editor's Note: Welcome to a new weekly feature here at ProSource.net, Monday Morning Motivation. This new column will kick off your week with fresh ideas for reinvigorating your daily regimen with plateau busters, unusual exercises, and other ways to shake things up and get better results. Let us know what you ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Valenti Gold Cup just announced the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Sarasota Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Florida (September 8).
212 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Raul Carrasco Jimenez
IFBB Pro Eduardo ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Nordic Pro just announced the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Nordic Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Lahti, Finland (September 8).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Baitollah Abbaspour
IFBB Pro Khalid Almohsinawi ...
[Editor's Note: This week we have a special guest at Muscle Mechanics in the person of C.J. Murphy. C.J. is a celebrated training expert and owner of Total Performance Sports Gym & Athletic Training Center in Everett, Massachusetts, a recent recipient of a "Best of Boston 2012" award from Boston ...
The Item: Legends Update, Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made recent career announcements and made guest appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events. The latest roundup includes a Mr. Olympia legend and a future contender for the crown.
Though qualified and predicted ...
[Editor's Note: This week at The Big Picture we welcome a new writer to the ProSource family. Patrick Striet is the owner of FORCE Fitness & Performance LLC, a private fitness training facility in Cincinnati, OH. He has written for
Men's Health, Men's Fitness, elitefts.com, and Livestrong.com. He is also ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Dallas McCarver won the Overall title at the 2012 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships in Pittsburgh, PA. McCarver won the Super-Heavyweight Class, which earned him an IFBB Pro League card. Also turning pro: Heavyweight ...
Goal: Detail
Bodypart: Rear Deltoid
Sometimes in the pursuit of a bigger, better physique, we can lose sight of the totality of bodybuilding. Training programs are often directed at adding meat to the money areas like quads, chest and back but all too often, the lowly rear deltoid is lost ...
Developing your physique is a matter of consistent, intense, training with proper nutrition, right? It would seem like that is the answer, but often times hard training and eating right do not deliver the gains you might expect. That is because, unfortunately, you may be overlooking some important intangibles. Here ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events as promoters, onstage and offstage guests. The latest roundup includes a Mr. Olympia winner and two sensations with Mr. O-caliber physiques.
The "So What?": Over the weekend, 4-time Mr. ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Curtis Bryant won 1st place at the 2012 IFBB North Carolina Pro Bodybuilding Championships, hosted by former Mr. Universe and IFBB Pro Quincy Roberts. IFBB Pro Tricky Jackson was the 2nd place finisher. Taking ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoter of the North Carolina Pro - Masters Olympia finalist, former Mr. Universe, and retired IFBB Pro Quincy Roberts - just released the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB North Carolina Pro Bodybuilding Championships ...
Goal: Size, Strength

Bodypart: Calves
Quick...look at your calves. You probably don't even realize the face that you just made. That's because most people who are serious about building a stronger, better looking body are likely to express disgust and disappointment when they peek at their calves. Some people think ...
The Item: Strongman Competition, Strength Sports
The Scoop: Just Announced: The biggest American Strongman event returns to next month's Olympia Weekend, where (as regular readers of "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" already know) the IFBB Pro League will also crown its winner in the competitive bodybuilding Mr. Olympia contest.
The America's ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made appearances at various bodybuilding, physique and fitness events as onstage and offstage guests. The latest roundup includes a multiple Mr. O. winner and an Arnold Classic winner.
Over the weekend, Texas-resident and IFBB Pro Steve Kuclo participated ...
Synergy. Defined by Webster's as a combined effort that results in a total effect greater than the sum of its parts.
You may know it better as that perfect timing when the beautiful blonde you've been stealing glances at on the cardio equipment finishes up her workout and walks by ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, new IFBB Pro Larry Vinette won the Masters Overall Title at the 2012 CBBF Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships, earning the Quebec fitness trainer and former snowboarder his IFBB Pro card.
The "So What?": The ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro David Henry returned from a military-duty hiatus and declared a 1st place victory in the 212 Division at the 2012 Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Championships. At the Europa Super Show in Texas, IFBB Pro Ricky ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Shawn Rhoden reaped a 1st place victory in the Open Division at the 2012 Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Championships, Europa Super Show in Texas. IFBB Pro Hidetada Yamagishi nabbed 2nd place. IFBB Pro Toney Freeman ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Europa Super Show just announced the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Championships (August 18).
212 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Oliver Adzievski
IFBB Pro Ahmad Ahmad
IFBB Pro ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Europa Super Show just announced the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Championships (August 18).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Sean Allan
IFBB Pro Grigori Atoyan
IFBB Pro ...
Goal: Size, Strength
Bodypart: Back
When it comes to training back, lifters are quick to brag about repping the entire stack at the pulldown station or rowing a bar full of clanging plates. But how many pull-ups can you do? Five? Ten? It's not a surprise that few people run ...
BCAAs have been a staple of bodybuilding supplementation for many years now. Years of research have established BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, and valine) as one of the most productive supplements on the market--every bodybuilder worth their weight in whey is consuming them.
Problem is, many times consumption is haphazard. As evidenced ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Shawn Rhoden shined as the 1st place winner of the Open Division at the 2012 IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Championships. Another pre-contest favorite, IFBB Pro Toney Freeman was awarded 2nd place. IFBB Pro Hidetada ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Contest promoters just released the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Championships (August 11).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Pablo Ayala Zayas
IFBB Pro Lee Banks
IFBB Pro Brandon Curry
IFBB ...
Goal: Size, Strength
Bodypart: Biceps
Those who want bigger biceps must do...(insert your exercise of choice here). Did you say barbell curls? Congratulations on being predictable. Like many of the other primary mass-builders we've covered in this series, barbell curls are great in that they allow a lifter to use ...
[Editor's Note: Here at ProSource, we virtually invented the modern era of whey protein supplementation with the introduction of our super-premium NytroWhey line of 100% whey protein isolate formulations over a decade ago. And, of course, we've been leading the way ever since, incorporating every new advance in protein science ...
Before I changed careers, and became a strength coach, I had an office job. I spent eight to ten hours per day staring at a computer screen and writing reports. I'm not complaining--it was a steady job that did wonderful things for my bank account. But as a result I ...
The Item: Special Appearances, Pro Promoters
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made appearances at various bodybuilding and fitness events from east coast to west coast, both as guest and hosts. The latest roundup includes three Mr. Olympia titleholders.
Over the weekend, 2008 Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Dexter ...
If you're like me, you've spent a lot of time thinking about what training truly is. You've broken it down 100 ways--twisted each variable, and thought of each variable from a multitude of perspectives. Is it sets, reps and rest? Is it exercise selection? Is it the desired outcome? Questions ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Darron Glenn won the Light-Heavyweight Class and the title of Overall Mr. USA at the 2012 NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships in Las Vegas. In addition, Glenn earned his IFBB Pro card. Other class winners ...
Goal: Size, Strength
Bodypart: Hamstrings
How many exercises do you use in the pursuit of beefier hamstrings? One? Two, maybe, if you include the seated leg curl? You may feel limited by the boring, one-dimensional hinge that is your knee but there are better ways to target your hamstrings.
One ...
Do you know what nutrients are best consumed in combination with your regular workouts? A great many people consume increased amounts of protein because they know when combined with a consistent heavy resistance training program it can help facilitate greater adaptations to their training. These desired adaptations are often increased ...
When it comes to getting lean and muscular your dietary consistency and performance in the gym are the two factors that will define your success. Just as you work to be more adherent and compliant to your diet each and every day, you should also be striving to lift more ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, the 2012 Masters National Bodybuilding Championships issued a new set of athletes with IFBB Pro League cards in Pittsburgh. Mark Byers won the Super-Heavyweight Class and the Overall 40+ titles. Shelby Starnes won the ...
Add size to lagging pecs without the almighty barbell bench press
Goal: Size, Strength
Bodypart: Chest
Everyone worth his salt in the gym will tell you that you need to bench to get bigger pecs. Loading big plates on a bar and defeating gravity for rep after grueling rep is, ...
Introducing the "Mass and Lean"
Customized Vectron Workout Program
Getting big and ripped has always been a two-part process -- until now, that is. A unique supplemental protein matrix is changing the way bodybuilders everywhere approach their craft. Now, you can try ProSource's Vectron for yourself, along with a training ...
Beat the summer heat with a new
wave of sports drink offerings
Sales of sports drinks are in the hundreds of billions worldwide. It's no surprise there are a lot of choices and a lot of new companies that want a piece of this growing market. Sports drinks traditionally were ...
[Editor's Note: This week's Big Picture column features the first appearance of Todd Bumgardner, MS, CSCS, a new contributing writer here at ProSource. Todd is co-founder of Beyond Strength Performance, a provider of expert personal and online training services. He has a MS in Exercise Science from California University of ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made guest-posing appearances at various bodybuilding and fitness events. The latest roundup includes two Texas-based heavyweights and two Tampa-bound contenders.
Over the weekend, powerlifter and IFBB Pro Johnnie Jackson posed at the NPC Branch Warren Classic Championships, hosted ...
The Item: Fitness Industry Event, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Announced: The San Jose Fitness Expo takes over the San Jose McEnery Convention Center this weekend (July 14-15). The San Jose Fit Expo includes bodybuilding, physique, figure, bikini and strongman competitions, fitness and nutrition seminars, as well as powerlifting, Jiu ...
Build bigger quads with this alternative to the all-mighty squat
Goal: Size, Strength
Bodypart: Quads
Without question, those looking to build bigger legs -- bigger everything for that matter -- should use the barbell squat. This move remains the best overall exercise for lower body size and strength and overall ...
Using Protein Timing to Fight Cravings for Junk Calories
There is nothing worse than irresistible cravings for foods you shouldn't be eating while you're trying to get and stay lean. What makes these cravings more difficult is deciphering the genesis of those cravings. But with the dietary protein tricks I'm ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, new IFBB Pro Jeff Beckham won the Heavyweight Class and Overall titles at the 2012 NPC Team Universe Bodybuilding Championships in Teaneck, NJ, earning the opportunity to now compete as an IFBB professional. Winner ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Jamal Elmadawy won the 212 Division at the 2012 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Championships. Powerlifter and IFBB Pro Derik Farnsworth was awarded 2nd place. IFBB Pro Ahmad Ahmad was ranked in 3rd place. IFBB Pro Antonio Vidal ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Essa Obiad won the 2012 Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Championships. Taking the 2nd place spot was IFBB Pro Fred Smalls. IFBB Pro An Nguyen was the 3rd place finisher. IFBB Pro Grigori Atoyan took 4th place, and ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Chicago Pro just posted the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Illinois (July 7).
212 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Ahmad Ahmad
IFBB Pro Jimmy Canyon
IFBB ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Chicago Pro just released the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Chicago Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Illinois (July 7).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Baitollah Abbaspour
IFBB Pro Grigori Atoyan
IFBB ...
A Revitalized Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy Eyes the UFC's Top Ranks Once More
For the man they call "The Outlaw," May's welterweight match-up in UFC 146 against Duane Ludwig might as well have been High Noon in front of the Last Chance Saloon. A loss would have put Dan Hardy's ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Juan Morel won the 2012 Hartford Pro Bodybuilding Championships (Battle of Champions). IFBB Pro Mohammad Bannout finished in 2nd place. IFBB Pro Essa Obiad took 3rd place. IFBB Pro Fred Smalls took 4th place in the ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters the Battle of Champions just released the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Hartford Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Connecticut (June 30).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Baitollah Abbaspour
IFBB Pro Mark Antonek
IFBB ...
Nutritional Strategies for Optimized Fat Loss Cardio
For most of us cardio has one purpose... to burn fat. We don't get our endorphin rush from racking up miles of endless jogging but instead pulling hundreds of pounds off the ground, pushing it off our chests, or over our heads. This ...
The Item: Legends Update, Special Honors
The Scoop: Just Announced: A campaign has been launched to honor legendary IFBB Pro Serge Nubret with the IFBB Pro Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.
In part, the campaign leader's recognition request reads as follows:
"My goal is for Serge Nubret ...
Bolder shoulders begin with this foundational move
Goal: Size, Strength
Bodypart: Shoulders
The shoulders are a fun muscle group to train. We use the term "fun" subjectively, of course. But the fact is that a smart, well-rounded shoulder routine can have a drastic impact on your overall physique appearance -- ...
Carve out a beefy set of horseshoes
using this multi-joint triceps workout
Goal: Size, Strength

Bodypart: Triceps
What is the best mass-builder out there for triceps? Some might argue that it's the skullcrusher because it targets the meaty, long head of the triceps. Some might be quick to say that ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League News/Contest Schedule
The Scoop: Just Announced: Once again, the Arnold Sports Festival takes its show on the road. Originated in North America in Columbus, Ohio, the sports extravaganza's next stop is South America. This adds another competition to the IFBB Pro League contest schedule in ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League News/Contest Schedule
The Scoop: Recently Announced: The IFBB Pro League adds the IFBB Pro Prague Pro Bodybuilding Championships to the 2012 contest schedule, slated for October 27, 2012.
The "So What?": This fall's event marks the return of IFBB professional competition to the Czech ...
First Class Fiber Can Be the
Secret Ingredient to a Better Physique
As an athlete dedicated to your diet, physique and exercise regimen, you certainly have spent a great deal of time and energy counting carbohydrates and protein. Amazing amounts of helpful information have come from science labs and athletes ...
Grow your upper pecs by mixing in an
occasional top-heavy chest routine
Attention, lifelong bench pressers: You aren't doing yourself any favors by starting every routine at the flat bench. In fact, if you compare your southern-heavy chest with the chests of the men you aspire to look like, the ...
Optimizing Sleep for Better Gains
[Editor's Note: Today we're
launching a new weekly column called "The Big Picture: Integrating
Supplements, Lifestyle and Workouts." It will feature short takes on
bodybuilding strategies, much like our weekly Muscle Mechanics Series,
only it won't be focused purely on exercise routines. Instead, The Big ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made guest-posing appearances at various bodybuilding and fitness events. The latest roundup includes two Olympia contenders and two Olympia titleholders.
Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Toney Freeman took the stage at the NPC Duel of Champions. IFBB Pro ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro 212 Division competitors tore it up at the 2012 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Championships. IFBB Pro Luke O. took 1st place. IFBB Pro Mohammad Masoom finished in 2nd place. Falling from his runner-up spot at ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Bill Wilmore walked away with 1st place, winning the Open Division at the 2012 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Championships. In his second pro contest, rookie IFBB Pro Jonathan Delarosa scored a 2nd place finish. IFBB ...
A quick tip to maximize the benefits of this isometric abdominal exercise
If you've been training for any length of time, you have probably experimented with various ways to take your muscles past failure. From forced reps to supersets to giant sets, there is no type of advanced technique that ...
Customized supplement stacks
maximize results for every body type
For some, getting large and lean is a difficult task, for others it is a breeze. Regardless, you should choose your supplements based on your bodybuilding goals and genetic body type. Over the past few years there have been numerous products ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Toronto SuperShow promoters just posted the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Championships (June 2).
212 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Ahmad Ahmad
IFBB Pro Lyndon Belgrave
IFBB Pro Guy Cisternino
IFBB ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Toronto SuperShow just released the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Championships (June 2).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Mike Asiedu
IFBB Pro Grigori Atoyan
IFBB Pro Jon ...
If you've been taking our advice to heart the last two weeks, you're at least partially committed to making yourself a better athlete. Two weeks of deadlifts and split lunges have also introduced you to a whole new level of sore in the glutes. This week, the focus shifts slightly ...
ProSource Brand ZMA T-Booster Contains 100% SNAC System ZMA, the World's Best
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but in supplement science circles it's usually a sure sign of second-rate quality. When it comes to the ingredients that make up our bodybuilding supplements, you'll find that there's very ...
In the second part of this three-part series, we're looking at another exercise that can boost your body's overall appearance while also increasing your ability to run faster, jump higher and lift more while decreasing your risk for injury.
Taylor Simon, MSc, BA, CSCS, co-director of Taylored Fitness in Kingston, Ontario, ...
The Item: Career Updates, Special Guest Appearances, Legends Updates
The Scoop: Recently Announced: This week, 8-time Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Ronnie Coleman travels "across the pond" for his Official U.K. Tour. Events include training seminars with guest speakers, and a "Show Me What You Got" competition. Coleman's 2012 United Kingdom ...
It is a staple element in every fight movie -- the hero, ravaged in the biggest bout of his life, questions himself and everything he has accomplished. In a moment of despair he looks deep inside and commits to rebuilding his body for an amazing comeback in the ring or ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Kevin English was declared the 1st place winner of the 212 Class at the 2012 New York Pro Bodybuilding Championships. IFBB Po Sami Ebrahim Ali Alhaddad took 2nd place. Last year's 202 (now 212) ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Cedric McMillan made it to the top of the pack, winning 1st place in the Open Division at the 2012 New York Pro Bodybuilding Championships, held at the Tribeca Performing Arts Theater. IFBB Pro ...
It's good to train for strength and size but unless you're planning on someday setting foot on the Olympia stage, simply training for appearances can be a very limiting pursuit. Even bodybuilders will tell you that they're not as strong as they look and that they're definitely not (in general) ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: New York Pro promoters just announced the list of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding Championships at the Tribeca Performing Arts Theater (May 19).
212 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Sami Ebrahim Ali ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: The promotion team behind the New York Pro just announced the list of athletes that will battle at the 2012 IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding Championships at the Tribeca Performing Arts Theater (May 19).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB ...
Destiny has come knocking for Frank Mir, the two-time UFC heavyweight
champ, and he aims to throw open the door and make the most of it.
A couple of months ago, Mir was still on the long road to his
redemption, training for a fight against Cain Velasquez, when rumors ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Jose Raymond won 1st place at the 2012 IFBB Pro/Am Bodybuilding Championships in Shreveport, Louisiana. IFBB Pro Marco Rivera finished in 2nd place. IFBB Pro Lyndon Belgrave landed in 3rd place. IFBB Pro Daron ...
[Editor's Note: We'd like to introduce another supplement expert and writer to our readers here at ProSource.net, Travis Van Dyke. Travis will be weighing in semi-regularly on supplement and performance enhancement issues. Welcome aboard, Travis!]
You can't fool serious bodybuilders with hype and empty science. For far too long, supplement ...
Goal: Get Lean
Bodyparts: All
Those who want to get lean, almost universally, are impatient folks. They don't want to get lean tomorrow, or see a shredded physique pro staring back at them from the mirror in a few months - they want it today. While proper dieting is crucial ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made guest-posing appearances at various bodybuilding and fitness events. The latest roundup includes a promoter/competitor and some Olympia titleholders. Over the weekend, 2008 Mr. O. IFBB Pro Dexter Jackson joined a crew of other guest posers at the ...
Goals: Strength
Bodypart: Biceps
A lot of dudes talk about wanting "stronger looking" biceps. Rarely do you hear a guy talking about wanting his biceps to actually be stronger. Why not? Increasing strength in this muscle group can yield a host of other benefits, not the least of which includes ...
As our bodies age, our strength and vitality fade. We trade physical pursuits for less taxing endeavors, a nod to the inevitable decline of our bones, muscle and connective tissue. This is the fate that awaits us all, right?
Actually, no. Emphatically ... no.
The symptoms of aging have a ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made seminar and guest-posing appearances at bodybuilding and fitness events. The latest roundup includes three Mr. Olympia champions, an Arnold Classic champ, and a rookie on the rise.
Over the weekend, reigning Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Phil Heath ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Al Auguste showed he is a champion, winning 1st place at the 2012 IFBB Pro Europa Show of Champions in Orlando, FL. In his pro debut, IFBB Pro Marco Rivera took 2nd place. In ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Michael Kefalianos kicked the competition to take 1st place and win the 2012 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Madrid, Spain. IFBB Pro Johnnie Jackson was awarded 2nd place. The 3rd place slot ...
Exclusive ProSource Interview: Mike Sorrentino
Is Ready to Lead Jersey Shore Into Its 6th Season
Snooki and JWoww in Jersey City? Pauly D in Vegas? More than ever, it's all up to The Situation on the
Jersey Shore.
Here at ProSource, we've been big fans of Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: The team behind the Orlando Pro Bodybuilding Championships just published the competitors list of IFBB Pro League athletes that will scrap at the 2012 IFBB Pro Europa Show of Champions in Orlando, FL (April 28).
IFBB Pro Al ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Mr. Europe contest just published the competitors list of IFBB Pro League athletes that will face-off at the 2012 IFBB Mr. Europe Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Madrid, Spain (April 28).
IFBB Pro Carlo Asensio
IFBB ...
Strategizing Carb Intake to Maximize Fat-Loss and Muscle-Gain Results
Want to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time? Want to have a ripped physique but also have super-freak strength? Having a great training program like the Ripped Strong Program and doing some cardio will get you far, but ...
The Item: Career Update, Contest Results
The Scoop: Recently Announced: Former World Champion Professional Strongman Hugo Girard finished strong in his first bodybuilding competition.
The "So What?": I recently reported in "Andrew Oye's Pro-Muscle Report" that former World's Strongest Man competitor Hugo Girard would transition from strength competition to physique ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: IFBB Pro League athletes made guest-posing appearances at various bodybuilding and fitness events. The latest roundup includes a comeback story and an untested pro. Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Branch Warren, IFBB Pro Brandon Curry, and IFBB Pro Nathan Detracy were guests ...
Big Ron vs. Dwayne Johnson? Hulk Hogan?
Kurt Angle? We Asked, Ronnie Answered.
By now, we all know how the typical post-retirement interview with a former sports superstar goes. The star talks about past glories and says he doesn't miss the spotlight at all.
Ronnie Coleman, however, as long-time fans ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Johnnie Jackson jacked the winner spot, earning 1st place at the 2012 IFBB FIBO Power Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Essen, Germany. Taking the 2nd place position was Greek IFBB Pro Michael Kefalianos. Russian IFBB ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the German FIBO show just announced the contestants list of IFBB Pro League athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB FIBO Power Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Essen, Germany (April 21).
IFBB Pro Santana Anderson
IFBB ...
Goals: Strength, Size
Bodyparts: All
Sometimes, it's hard to know if you're making any progress in the gym. Visually, you may notice a new vein pop up in your forearms, or there may be a little more shadow framing your six-pack. But these can be very subjective measures. A more ...
The ProSource Interview With UFC Fighter
Rashad Evans on the Eve of His Championship Bout
[Editor's Note: In the end, Evans / Jones in UFC 145 was as close and as competitive as everyone thought it would be. Rashad Evans went the distance in an epic clash of light-heavyweight titans, ...
The ProSource Interview With
Bodybuilding
Legend and Business Icon
Rich Gaspari
Watching Rich
Gaspari bound up onto the stage at his Muscle Beach Hall of Fame
induction recently--the physique of a serious bodybuilder hardly
concealed by a conservative short-sleeved polo and slacks--it's easy to
forget that it has been almost ...
Goals: Strength, Size, Detail
Bodyparts: All
Supersets are one of the most common pre-contest techniques employed by bodybuilders and fitness models. This preferred, high-intensity protocol entails training opposing muscle groups in succession with little to no rest.
(NOTE: Compound sets involve doing two exercises in a row for the same ...
Use these tips to get the most out of your low intensity cardio
Goals: Conditioning, Fat Loss
Bodyparts: All
The reputation of steady-state cardio has taken a "HIIT" in recent years with the volumes of research affirming the fat-burning benefits of high-intensity cardio. Still, "some" cardio beats "none" and if ...
The Item: Career Updates
The Scoop: Recently Announced: This weekend, former World Champion Professional Strongman Hugo Girard makes the transition from strength competition to physique competition, stepping on the bodybuilding stage for the first time at the Association des Physiques Quebecois (APQ-IFBB affiliate) 2012 Quebec Open in Canada (March 31). ...
Take your workouts to the next level
with these bodyweight variations
Goals: Strength, Conditioning
Bodyparts: Legs, Chest
Most hardcore gym devotees read the term "bodyweight exercise" and yawn dismissively.
Bodyweight exercises don't build quality muscle, they say to themselves before heading to the squat rack. But remember -- building your ...
Niners Special Teams Ace Shares His Workout Wisdom
San Francisco emerged as one of pro football's most exciting stories in 2011, as they shook off a disastrous 6-10 season in 2010 to go 13-3, win their division, and come within one overtime score of advancing to the Super Bowl. After ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Branch Warren brought home a win from the 2012 Australian Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships. Greek-born, Australia-based IFBB Pro Michael Kefalianos garnered 2nd place. IFBB Pro Omar Deckard grabbed the 3rd place position. For ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League News
The Scoop: Just Announced: This week, the IFBB Pro League released the following announcement:
The IFBB Pro League, in conjunction with Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend, announced the creation of the IFBB Pro Olympia Qualification Series, a points-based system that will help determine qualifiers for ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Aussie Grand Prix organizers just released the list of IFBB Pro League athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Australian Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Melbourne, Australia this weekend (March 17).
IFBB Pro Lionel Brown
IFBB ...
New Zycor Torches the Competition, Emerges as #1 Selling Fat Burner
[Editor's Note: Although we were aware that the new weight-loss product from BioQuest was primed to make a huge impact in its category, nothing could have prepared us for the remarkable customer response we've seen for Zycor. From the ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Branch Warren successfully defended his 2011 title, winning the 2012 IFBB Pro Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Bodybuilding Championships in Columbus, OH. IFBB Pro Dennis Wolf took 2nd place. The 3rd place spot went to IFBB ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: The production team behind Arnold Schwarzenegger's Arnold Sports Festival released the list of athletes invited to compete at the 2012 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH (March 3).
IFBB Pro Fouad Abiad
IFBB Pro Gustavo Badell
IFBB Pro Lionel ...
Shock your legs into new three-dimensional growth
Goals: Size, Strength, Details
Bodypart: Legs
If you live and die by the squat, we commend you. This exercise, which recruits a huge amount of muscle, is fundamental to total body growth. Starting your routine with the squat is a sure-fire way to ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Al Auguste aced 1st place in Arizona at the 2012 IFBB Pro Desert Muscle Classic Championships. IFBB Pro Mark Dugdale finished in 2nd place. IFBB Pro Milton Holloway, Jr. landed in 3rd place.
The "So What?": ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters released the roster of athletes that will compete at the 2012 IFBB Pro Desert Muscle Classic Championships (February 25) in Mesa, Arizona.
212 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Al Auguste
IFBB Pro Mark Dugdale
IFBB Pro Milton Holloway ...
Put Your Body Fat on Notice with High-Intensity Interval Training
We all want to burn more fat, but the thought of cardio can leave us feeling ill. For anaerobic types who are used to going hard, resting and going again, the thought of pounding away on a treadmill is less ...
This simple tweak to your regimen will add strength and size faster
Goals: Size, Strength
Bodypart: All
When you do your sets "pyramid" style, how do you go about things? If you're like most, you do what you learned to do when you were a rookie weight lifter -- start ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Lionel Beyeke led the lineup to win the 2012 IFBB FLEX Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Santa Monica, CA. IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski was the runner-up in 2nd place. Taking 3rd place was IFBB Pro ...
5 Reasons You're Not Seeing Results and What You Can Do About It
If you've ever watched a hamster on a wheel, you've seen a perfect corollary to many a bodybuilder's predicament. That is, an endless burst of energy, leading nowhere.
So many of us settle for no results from ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the FLEX Pro just released the competitors list of IFBB Pro League athletes that will face-off at the 2012 IFBB FLEX Pro Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships in Santa Monica, CA this weekend (February 18).
IFBB ...
A Contrary Opinion: The Smith Machine
as Your One Key Mass-Builder
Goals: Size, Strength
Bodypart: Legs
Almost by default, hardcore bodybuilders will tell you that there is no substitute for free weight training. Some will go on to tell you that all manner of machines in gyms should be summarily ...
The Science of Turning Carbs Into Energy Rather Than Fat
Carbohydrates are a staple in most people's diet, especially athletes. Official dietary guidelines encourage Americans to consume more than half their energy from carbohydrates. So carbs must be good for us right? After all, the government is a trustworthy source ...
Take your muscles past failure using this proven training technique
Goals: Size, Detail
Bodypart: All
Building a better body requires failure. But when we say "failure," we don't mean failure of the "bar getting stuck on your neck" variety. We mean deep, muscle-shredding failure -- the kind that sets the ...
The Item: Fitness Industry Event, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Announced: The Los Angeles Fitness Expo takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center this weekend (January 28-29). The LA Fit Expo hosts bodybuilding, fitness, strongman and weightlifting events, seminars, as well as over 300 exhibitor booths featuring equipment, apparel, ...
For sheer reward versus time invested, you can't beat squats
Goal: Size, Strength
Bodyparts: Legs
It is an almost universally feared exercise for its ability to summarily crush one's ego ... and blood sugar and pain tolerance and ability to hold down a meal or walk like a homo sapien. ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League News, Contest Schedule
The Scoop: Just Announced: The IFBB Pro League has released its schedule of professional bodybuilding events for the 2012 contest season.
The "So What?": As previously reported in "Andrew Oye's Pro Muscle Report," during the 2012 IFBB Pro contest season, new rules ...
Follow the science on rep ranges to maximize results year-round
Goal: Strength, Size, Conditioning
Bodyparts: ALL
As gym rats we are creatures of habit, slaves to nostalgia. We love doing what's comfortable, what's worked in the past. We love to revisit yesteryear's routines and to relive the athletic prowess of ...
Gloria Fernandez Sheds 85 Lbs
Thanks To Family, Fitness-Training and Her Faith
Perilously overweight and fighting depression and chronic illness, Gloria Fernandez had a choice: Give up and allow her health to continue deteriorating -- or fight back. She chose the latter, learning how to eat, train and supplement on ...
Zycor: An in-depth investigation
BioQuest is known for innovating some of the most efficacious and respected supplements in the fitness field. This is no surprise, since they have worked with some of the industry's best scientists from many disciplines to advise on the latest and most promising compounds to formulate ...
Researchers recently presented their stunning findings on a novel and exciting herbal weight loss formulation called Meratrim, at the 29th Annual Scientific Obesity Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Their report focused on the efficacy and tolerability of this synergistic formulation comprising the extracts Sphaeranthus indicus and Garcinia mangostana for weight management, ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: The year is drawing to close and some IFBB Pro League athletes are making their final guest-posing appearances at bodybuilding and fitness events. The latest roundup includes a pair of international pros. On December 18, German IFBB Pro Ronny Rockel and Greek ...
Another super-targeted 15-minute workout for your on-the-go holidays
Goal: Size, Detail
Bodyparts: Chest, delts, triceps
You may have heard all you want to hear about vascularity, pumps and vasodilators, but there's actual science backing the pump. Higher volume training draws more blood and fluids to working muscles, placing a stretch ...
Goal: Staying Lean, Building Muscle
Bodyparts: Low back, hamstrings, lats, glutes, biceps, forearms
* Use your bodyweight.
--Perform all 10 supersets consecutively, with no rest in between.
--Aim for 5-10 pull-ups on each set.
Doesn't look like much, does it? Maybe you're an ace at the deadlift and even if ...
The Item: Special Appearances, Powerlifting
The Scoop: Just Reported: When they're not competing, some IFBB Pro League athletes pull double-duty as powerlifters, throwing significantly heavier poundage than they do in preparation to step on bodybuilding stages. The latest roundup includes a "small" but mighty lifter and a Masters-level bodybuilder.
Over ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Reported: During the season when temperatures cool off, IFBB Pro League athletes have made guest-posing appearances at various bodybuilding contests and special events in the nation's "sunny" states. The latest roundup includes a legendary veteran and a rookie pro hitting poses in South ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, 2008 Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Dexter Jackson pummeled a pack of Masters-level pros, winning 1st place at the 2011 IFBB Pro World Masters Bodybuilding Championships in Miami, FL. The big "X-Man" IFBB Pro Toney ...
A Comprehensive Program For Adding
Rock-Hard Mass While Improving Strength
This program is designed to give you
huge muscles,
defined cuts, and
super strength. Furthermore, it is also designed to give you the
best recovery possible while allowing you to hit each major muscle group in a week -- a ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the World Masters contest just released the roster of athletes that will compete at the 2011 IFBB Pro World Masters Bodybuilding Championships in Miami, FL (December 10).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Troy Alves ...
The Item: Legends Update, Special Achievement
The Scoop: Just Announced: Legendary 2-time Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Larry Scott will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 IFBB Pro World Masters Bodybuilding Championships. The invitation-only event, to be emceed by 2006 IFBB Masters World Champion IFBB Pro Bob Cicherillo, ...
Using Nutrient Timing To Fuel Your Training Goals
For many people, nutrient timing is popular because it puts you in the driver's seat for controlling all things good and bad with your diet. For researchers, nutritionists and dietitians, nutrient timing is a critical nutritional element that plugs in key nutrients ...
Eating tips to prevent the widening of your winter waistline
Goal: Staying Lean
Bodyparts: All
Thanksgiving weekend was just the beginning. Soon, you'll be invited to a multitude of holiday parties, each teeming with cocktails, cocktail weenies, pies, pudding and an otherwise tantalizing lineup of indulgent, high-calorie foods. That's great, ...
The Item: Contest Results/New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Recently Announced: Two weeks ago, Todd Jewell made a jump from the so-so spot to the top spot, winning the Super Heavyweight Class and the Overall title at the 2011 NPC National Bodybuilding Championships in Miami. FL.
The "So What?": ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Recently Announced: This month, IFBB Pro Richard "Tricky" Jackson trounced the competition, winning 1st place at the 2011 IFBB Iowa Pro Bodybuilding Championships. The 2nd place winner was IFBB Pro Angel Rangel Vargas. The 3rd place finisher was IFBB Pro Petr ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Recently Announced: This month, IFBB Pro Stan McQuay stood at the top of the stack, taking 1st place at the 2011 IFBB Sacramento Pro Bodybuilding Championships. Taking the 2nd place spot was IFBB Pro Lyndon Belgrave. Finishing in 3rd place was ...
Go from weakling to warrior by building
these two exercises into your routine
Goal: Performance
Bodyparts: All
You train to look great but you also want to BE great. But if you're getting burned deep in your flag football league, or if your above-the-rim game has started to head south, ...
As Prices Soar at Retailers Nationwide,
NytroWhey Remains Your #1 Protein Value
Hard times are getting harder. Budgets are tighter. And now, recession-weary athletes are experiencing Protein Sticker Shock.
Customers who visit some of ProSource.net's bigger retail competitors are reporting jaw-dropping price increases on powdered proteins, particularly products from high-profile ...
Use some calculated body English to build bolder shoulders
Goal: Size, Strength
Bodyparts: Shoulders
Those who play by the rules tend to live cozy, conventional lives, devoid of the extraordinary, free from improvisation. But when it comes to your physique, sometimes you have to throw the rule book into the ...
Muscle Cell Super Saturation for the Ultimate Results
[Editor's Note: We'd like to introduce another well-credentialed supplement expert and writer to our readers here at ProSource.net, Andrew McInroy. Andrew will be weighing in semi-regularly on supplement and performance enhancement issues. Welcome aboard, Andrew!]
Think you have a great nutrition, training ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Reported: This month, more IFBB Pro League athletes made stops on the guest-posing circuit at various bodybuilding and fitness events across North America. Canadian fans met legendary 8-time Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Ronnie Coleman, who appeared at the 2011 Muscle Beach Fall Classic ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: This month, IFBB Pro League athletes made guest-posing appearances at various events across North America. Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Phil Heath and IFBB Pro Steve Kuclo were featured guests onstage at the 2011 NPC Texas State Bodybuilding Championships (October 15). IFBB Pro ...
A power movement to build mass
in your shoulders and back
Goal: Size
Bodyparts: All
Saying that explosive, Olympic-style lifts are not for you is like saying that you are perfectly content with your current (and perhaps deficient) levels of strength, size and athleticism. The fact is that these types ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Quincy Winklaar won the 2011 Juliette Bergmann Classic at the Dutch Grand Prix Bodybuilding Championships in the Netherlands. With this victory, Winklaar earned IFBB Pro athlete status and qualification to compete as a professional ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Cecil Croasdaile won the Super-Heavyweight Class and Overall title at the UKBFF UK British Bodybuilding Championships. His size and conditioning helped Croasdaile conquer the other Class winners: -- Haraldos Dambraugkas, Jon Griffiths, Chris Jones ...
A Comprehensive Plan For Keeping Your Summer Physique All Winter Long
The beach chair is back on a hook in the garage. The top is back up on the convertible. The grill is in the shed. A thousand great summer memories are just that now. Memories.
All the hard work ...
Are you using the right exercises in your quest for bigger arms?
Goal: Size
Bodyparts: All
The pulley on your gym's triceps pressdown machine is worn. It's ragged. It's tired. It is fatigued from years of overuse by lifters that have become over-reliant on this single-joint movement for building better ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Mike Johnson was named Mr. Canada at 2011 Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships, by winning the Super-Heavyweight Class and Overall Title. As a result, the bodybuilder from Halifax, Nova Scotia, earned his IFBB Pro card. ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Legends Update, Bodybuilding Industry News
The Scoop: Just Reported: Over the weekend, in his native Thal, Austria, actor, 7-time Mr. Olympia and IFBB Pro Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled a 9-foot bronzed statue carved in his likeness. The statue immortalizes the bodybuilding legend and stands guard at ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Victor Martinez was crowned the winner of the 2011 IFBB Pro Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Europe in Madrid, Spain. Martinez overtook a close competitor in IFBB Pro Dexter Jackson who was named in 2nd place. ...
7 Must-Have Supplements That Deliver
Maximum Results from Minimum $$$
There are a lot of supplements marketed to bodybuilders, and you could spend a lot of money experimenting with different products in an effort to gain an edge. Fortunately, attaining your
ideal physique does not have to cost you an ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Organizers of the Arnold Classic just released the roster of athletes that will compete at the 2011 IFBB Pro Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Europe in Madrid, Spain (October 8).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Carlos Ruiz Asensio
IFBB Pro ...
Blow Past Plateaus and Build Strength with LVR Training
Goal: Strength
Bodyparts: All
When it comes to getting strong, there are no magic wands, no miracle programs -- no substitutes for hard work and a willingness to push yourself harder week to week. But there may be some strategies worth ...
The Item: Pro Wrestling, Entertainment News
The Scoop: Just announced: In the latest edition of MUSCLE INK Magazine, in a feature titled "Headlock on Hollywood: Pro Wrestlers Fight fir Fame in Films," Andrew Oye examines the acting ambitions of professional wrestlers like mega-star The Rock Dwayne Johnson, legendary Hulk Hogan, ...
Gain Strength and Size With These Tips for Maximizing Your Lift
Goal: Strength
Bodyparts: Back, legs
In the strength game, there are few names that are more respected than
Marty Gallagher. Let's be honest: A man who can deadlift 744 pounds from the floor at a bodyweight of 235 pounds ...
Enhance muscle function and performance with this key amino
[Editor's Note: For bodybuilders, every rep they can conceivably press out before muscle failure is a victory. It's those last reps, the ultimate refusal to submit to fatigue, that result in the greatest percentage of muscle growth. Of course, for athletes ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League News
The Scoop: Just announced: The IFBB Pro League management released an Advisory Notice dated September 23, 2011, which announced new stipulations for athletes honoring contracts to compete in pro-level contests. The notice, signed by IFBB Chairman Jim Manion, reads as follows:
ATHLETE COMPETITION CONTRACT ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Phil Heath won 1st place at the 2011 Asian Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships (a.k.a. Sheru Classic) in Mumbai, India. IFBB Pro Jay Cutler was given 2nd place. IFBB Pro Kai Greene took 3rd ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Sheru Classic just released the roster of athletes that will compete at the Asian Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Mumbai, India (September 25).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Jay Cutler
IFBB Pro Alfonso Del ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League News
The Scoop: Just announced: This week, following the crowning of the new Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Phil Heath over 4-time Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Jay Cutler, the IFBB Pro League management released an Advisory Notice dated September 21, 2011, which announced new stipulations for ...
Rip up with this underestimated move for
abdominal strength, endurance and stability
Goal: Strength, Endurance
Bodyparts: Abs (transverse abdominis)
What is the most important abdominal exercise you can do? Well, it depends on who you ask but the answers usually range from the almighty crunch to the ubiquitous leg raise. ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Kevin English was named the winner of the 2011 Olympia 202 Showdown at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV.
Olympia 202 Showdown Final Results
1. IFBB Pro Kevin English
2. IFBB Pro Flex Lewis ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Phil Heath was crowned the 2011 Mr. Olympia at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV.
Mr. Olympia Final Results
1. IFBB Pro Phil Heath
2. IFBB Pro Jay Cutler
3. IFBB Pro Kai Greene ...
Build a barn door back with this high-yield routine
Goal: Strength, Size
Bodyparts: Back (outer lats)
Your back can be one of the hardest muscle groups to train, mainly because you can't train it with the benefit of mirrors. And without visual cues to encourage peak contraction and proper range ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Olympia Preview
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend just posted the final competitors list of athletes that qualified to compete at the 2011 IFBB Olympia Bodybuilding Championships in Las Vegas, NV, this weekend (September 15-18).
Mr. Olympia - Open Division Qualified ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Ed Nunn knocked out his competition, winning 1st place at the 2011 IFBB Tijuana International Pro Bodybuilding Championships. IFBB Pro Marcus Haley was the 2nd place finisher. IFBB Pro Robert Piotrkowicz placed in the 3rd position. ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Tijuana Pro Show just posted the competitors roster of athletes that will compete at the 2011 IFBB Tijuana International Pro Bodybuilding Championships (September 10).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Mark Antonek
IFBB Pro Grigori Atoyan ...
Build a Set of Pro-Quality Hamstrings
With a Maxed-Out Romanian Deadlift
Goal: Size, Strength, Detail
Bodyparts: Hamstrings
Take a look at any
Mr. Olympia or
Arnold Classic winner. While the physiques may boast different show-stopping qualities, one common bond that all champs share is a beefy, sickly-striated set of hamstrings. ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Juan Morel earned the top title at the 2011 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships in Cleveland, OH. Morel won the Super-Heavyweight Class and the Overall title. In turn, Morel earned an IFBB Pro League ...
Use this Lower Abs-Focused Routine to Turn Your 6-Pack Into an 8-Pack
Goal: Strength, Detail
Bodyparts: Lower Abs
It's a sad fact that most guys who think they have good abs are only partially correct. More often than not, the upper half of their rectus abdominis -- the wall of ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Troy Alves trampled the competition in the Open Class at the 2011 Phoenix Pro Bodybuilding Championships. IFBB Pro Hidetada Yamagishi finished in 2nd place. IFBB Pro Ed Nunn took in the 3rd place spot. IFBB Pro ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Phoenix Pro Show just released the roster of athletes that will face-off at the 2011 IFBB Phoenix Pro Bodybuilding Championships (August 27).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Troy Alves
IFBB Pro Mark Alvisi
IFBB Pro ...
The Item: Career Updates, Injury Updates
The Scoop: Just Reported: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Branch Warren suffered an injury that has pulled him from contention for the 2011 Mr. Olympia contest next month (September 16). Known for his massive leg development, the 5'7", 275-pound athlete sometimes referred to as ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro League athletes made guest-posing appearances at various events. IFBB Pro Victor Martinez guest-posed at the 2011 NPC Maryland State Bodybuilding Championships, which was emceed by retired Hall of Fame IFBB Pro Shawn Ray. Meanwhile, IFBB Pro Craig ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Vaughan Ettienne vaulted to the top of the pack to win the 202 Division at the 2011 IFBB North Carolina Pro Bodybuilding Championships, hosted by former Mr. Universe, Masters Olympia Finalist and IFBB Pro ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: IFBB Pro Quincy Roberts, promoter of the North Carolina Pro, just announced the list of athletes that will compete at the 2011 IFBB North Carolina Pro Bodybuilding Championships (August 20).
202 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Charles Dixon
IFBB ...
A Back-to-Basics Routine with a Twist for Huge Delts
Goal: Size, Strength, Detail
Bodyparts: Deltoids
Many mistakenly think that wearing a sleeveless shirt with pride is all about having a great set of arms. But the reality is that the visual impact of big bi's and tri's is diminished if ...
One Form of Creatine Remains Bodybuilding's
Most Clinically Validated Super Supplement
When it comes to surviving and thriving amidst scientific scrutiny and the popular criticism of so-called "experts," creatine monohydrate is king. Indeed, no supplement has ever walked away with a reputation as sterling as that currently possessed by creatine ...
The Item: Legends Update, Entertainment Industry News
The Scoop: Just Announced: Actor, legendary Mr. Olympia and retired IFBB Pro Arnold Schwarzenegger appears on this month's cover of the sports and entertainment mag MUSCLE INK Magazine. Journalist and Screenwriter Andrew Oye has been charting the former bodybuilding champion's return to acting ...
Boost growth and recovery with the exclusive
NytroWhey Ultra Elite Mass Workout Program
For bodybuilders, catabolism is the ultimate enemy. This is the metabolic state in which the body is mercilessly breaking down complex tissue (like muscle) into simpler forms, often in a desperate quest for energy. In other words, ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Guy Cisternino captured 1st place in the 202 Division at the 2011 Europa Super Show Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Texas. IFBB Pro Fernando Noronha Almeida chalked up 2nd place. IFBB Pro Ricky "Tricky" ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Toney Freeman fetched a 1st place victory in the Open Division at the 2011 Europa Super Show Dallas Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Texas. IFBB Pro Ed Nunn was awarded with 2nd place. IFBB Pro ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Europa Super Show just released the list of athletes that will compete at the 2011 IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Show of Champions (August 13).
The "So What?": This is IFBB Pro Ed Nunn's first contest of ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Legends Update, Entertainment Industry News
The Scoop: Recently Reported: The childhood home of actor, legendary Mr. Olympia and retired IFBB Pro Arnold Schwarzenegger was converted to a museum to honor the former California Governor and iconic bodybuilder. Just in time for his 64TH birthday on ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Vaughan Ettienne emerged victorious to claim the winner's spot in the 202 Division at the 2011 Jacksonville Pro Bodybuilding Championships, part of the Dexter Jackson Classic. IFBB Pro Guy Cisternino captured 2nd place. IFBB ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the Jaxville Pro just announced the contestants list of athletes that will compete at the 2011 IFBB Jacksonville Pro Bodybuilding Championships (August 6).
202 Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Ahmad Ahmad
IFBB Pro John Arendsz
IFBB Pro ...
Need to inflate your upper pecs?
Techniques to instigate new growth
Goal: Size, Strength, Detail
Bodyparts: Upper Chest
Most of you reading this grew up in the "bench now or forever hold your peace" generation. How many pounds you could press was -- and sometimes, still is -- used as ...
Pablo Sandoval's New Physique Spurs Hope
for a World Series Repeat in San Francisco
The dog days of August are here, the Giants are at the top of the National League West, and all is well in the world of
Pablo Sandoval. The slugging third baseman has been striking fear ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Legends Update, Entertainment Industry News
The Scoop: Just Announced: Former star of "The Incredible Hulk" TV series and retired IFBB Pro Lou Ferrigno sits down with Screenwriter and Journalist Andrew Oye of MUSCLE INK Magazine for a sports-entertainment feature interview about his latest, larger-than-life role ...
The Item: Contest Results/New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just announced: Over the weekend, Steve Kuclo won the Super-Heavyweight Class and the Overall Mr. USA Title at the 2011 NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships in Las Vegas. Kuclo earned his IFBB Pro card. Also earning pro status: Heavyweight Class winner ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Troy Alves triumphed, winning the Open Division at the 2011 Hartford Pro Bodybuilding Championships, a.k.a. Europa Battle of Champions. Canadian IFBB Pro Marc Lavoie was awarded 2nd place. IFBB Pro Ben White finished in the 3rd ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: The team behind the Battle of Champions just posted the list of athletes that will compete at the 2011 IFBB Hartford Pro Bodybuilding Championships in Connecticut (July 30).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Troy Alves
IFBB Pro Grigori ...
Break out of your stale abs
routine with a high-energy workout
Goal: Strength, Detail
Bodyparts: Abs
Crunch. Three sets of 15. Reverse crunch. Three more sets. Side crunches? Of course. Same routine.
That kind of abs routine is fine and good. We hesitate to say that because well over half ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Legends Update, Entertainment Industry News
The Scoop: Recently Announced: Widely known as the monstrous, green hero in the 70s TV series "The Incredible Hulk," actor and retired IFBB Pro Lou Ferrigno, 60, returns to the role of action hero as the lead character in a ...
The Item: Career Updates, Contest Preparation
The Scoop: Recently Announced: IFBB Pro Troy Alves has decided to step onstage at the 2011 IFBB Hartford Pro Bodybuilding Championships, a.k.a. Europa Battle of Champions in Connecticut (July 30).
The "So What?": Troy Alves last competed at the 2010 Olympia, where he didn't ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Patrick Bernard won the Overall title at the 2011 CBBF Bikini, Figure, Fitness and Elite Bodybuilding Championships in Saskatoon, SK. In turn, Bernard, of Quebec City, earned an IFBB Pro card and the qualification ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, the 2011 Masters National Bodybuilding Championships awarded a fresh crop of athletes with IFBB Pro League cards. The roster in Pittsburgh was topped by Timmy Gaillard, winner of the Heavyweight Class and the Overall ...
The Item: Legends Update, Career Updates, Special Appearances
The Scoop: Recently Reported: Over the weekend, actor and retired IFBB Pro Lou Ferrigno was the featured guest speaker at the 5th Annual Athens Chamber of Commerce Benefit Dinner in Athens, TN. The hearing-impaired, former star of the TV series "The Incredible ...
Use intervals to save workout time
and reveal your best summer body
Goal: Get Lean
Bodyparts: All
High-intensity interval training, or HIIT. Please tell us you've jumped on board with this proven, effective method of burning bodyfat. What's that? You haven't? Well allow us to quickly make the case for ...
The Item: Career Updates, DVD Release
The Scoop: Just Announced: This month, IFBB Pro Mark Dugdale releases his latest DVD titled "Legacy: What Will Your Story Be?" The film's promo material states: "After fourteen years of marriage, seeing his daughters racing towards young womanhood, and with seven years competing as ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Reported: Over the weekend, 2011 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Winner, IFBB Pro Branch Warren was the featured guest poser at his own 2011 Branch Warren Classic Bodybuilding Championships. IFBB Pro Flex Lewis also took the stage for a guest-posing routine at the event in ...
The Item: Special Appearances, Pro Seminar
The Scoop: Just announced: This weekend, 6-time Mr. Olympia, IFBB Pro Dorian Yates will appear at the 2011 Branch Warren Classic Bodybuilding Championships (July 16). Yates will host a seminar at the event hosted by 2011 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Winner, IFBB Pro Branch Warren ...
New Technologies Revolutionize the Science of Joint Support
[
Editor's Note: Big muscles and weak joints are a recipe for disaster. One tear, one frayed joint, one hamstring pull can derail your productive exercise regimen for weeks or months at a time. That's why we at ProSource are always closely ...
A Bodypart-Specific Training Regimen
Supported By New Clinical Research
Goal: Get Lean
Bodyparts: All
Spot reduction is the idea that you can lose fat from certain areas of your body by targeting those areas with specific exercise. Case in point, the legions of infomercial-marketed abs training products that would have ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro League athletes participated in guest-posing appearances at various events. IFBB Pro Jason Huh, IFBB Pro Johnnie Jackson, IFBB Pro Kai Greene and IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski were guest posers at the 2011 NPC Southern States Bodybuilding, Fitness, ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, new IFBB Pro Durlan Castro earned his pro card by winning the Masters 35+ Heavyweight Class and Masters 35+ Overall titles at the 2011 NPC Team Universe Bodybuilding Championships in Teaneck, NJ. The dream ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Announced: In recent weeks, IFBB Pro League athletes made guest-posing appearances at various international bodybuilding events. Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Dennis Wolf guest-posed at the 2011 Sports World Classic Bodybuilding Championship in Trinidad and Tobago. The previous weekend, IFBB Pro Victor Martinez ...
The Item: Contest Results, New IFBB Pro League Cards
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, Panexce Pierre won the Light-Heavyweight Class and Overall title at the 2011 NPC Team Universe Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness, Bikini & Physique Championships in Teaneck, NJ. For his win, Pierre was awarded an IFBB Pro ...
Elite-Level Track Athlete Leroy Dixon
Takes Aim at London Olympic Gold in 2012
When U.S. track athlete Leroy Dixon lines up for a dash at history during the 2012 Olympic Games, a nation will stand at the ready to cheer him on. What they may not realize is that this ...
Recent Research Puts the Spotlight on a Versatile Super Amino
Up until recently, support for taurine as an ergogenic aid has not been a hot topic in research journals and bodybuilding forums, but recent developments suggest that is about to change. Indeed, the latest science shows that taurine can significantly ...
High-yield techniques for a Popeye-like set of forearms
Goal: Size
Bodyparts: Forearms
If someone says that you have great biceps and triceps, they might as well say that you have arms without finish. Because without an equally striking set of forearms, you are limiting how good you can look in ...
The Item: Supplement Sponsorships
The Scoop: Just Announced: Across the globe, IFBB Pro League athletes are entering and exiting sponsorship contacts in the "revolving door" of sports nutrition company deals.. IFBB Pro Ronny Rockel parts ways with Germany-based BBN on July 1, 2011, following three years of sponsored-athlete endorsement. Just ...
The Item: Special Appearances
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro League athletes made guest-posing appearances at amateur bodybuilding events from coast to coast. On the west coast, Mr. Olympia IFBB Pro Jay Cutler was the featured guest poser at the 2011 NPC West Coast Classic Bodybuilding Championships ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Al Auguste won 1st place in the 202 Division at the PBW 2011 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Championships. Auguste was ripped and ready to ascend to the top of the class. A competitor whose overall ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Marius Dohne was crowned the 1st place champion in the Open Division at the PBW 2011 Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Championships. Dohne displayed his signature symmetry, which propelled him ahead of pre-show favorite IFBB Pro ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Competition promoters just released the list of athletes that will compete at the Pro Bodybuilding Weekly 2011 IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Championships (June 25).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Khalid Almohsinawi
IFBB Pro Santana Anderson
IFBB Pro Lee ...
Significant Gains Accrue Like Clockwork
With These Nutrient Timing Strategies
"What to Eat?" and "How Much to Eat?" are always two major concerns in the minds of people who want to get bigger and for those who also want to get smaller. Meanwhile, the last five years of research have ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Shaun Joseph Tavernier rose to a 1st place victory in the 202 Division at the 2011 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Championships. Tavernier had all the elements - mass, conditioning, shape, proportion - to lead the ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Craig Richardson was awarded 1st place in the Open Division at the 2011 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Championships, his first pro victory. Added mass and recent buzz carried IFBB Pro Lionel Beyeke to 2nd place. ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Contest organizers just announced the roster of athletes that will contend for honors at the 2011 IFBB Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Championships (June 17).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Khalid Almohsinawi
IFBB Pro Santana Anderson
IFBB Pro Lionel Beyeke ...
Maintain Your Rock-Hard Summer
Hardbody With These Rules to Live By
Goal: Fat Loss
Bodyparts: All
Knowledge is power, but sometimes too much information is as bad as too little. There are times when it helps to boil things down to the basics and nowhere is this more applicable than ...
The Item: Career Updates, Injury Updates, Contest Preparation
The Scoop: Recently Announced: IFBB Pro Roelly Winklaar announced that he will take off the rest of the IFBB Pro League contest season, which means he will not compete at the 2011 Olympia in Las Vegas (September 16). Winklaar's decision is based ...
The Item: Career Updates, Contest Preparation
The Scoop: Recently Announced: IFBB Pro Evan Centopani announced that he will not compete at the 2011 Olympia in Las Vegas (September 16). The 29
-year-old has a full life of circumstances off the stage that prevent him from stepping on stage for the ...
The Item: Legends Update, Career Updates, Product Development
The Scoop: Just Announced: Legendary 8-time Mr. Olympia and retired IFBB Pro Ronnie Coleman launches an online sports nutrition venture. In a post, Ronnie Coleman clarified, "It's an online nutrition company and not my actual line of supplements, that will be released ...
Goal: Strength
Bodyparts: All
There's strength training, then there's training to get strong. Learning how to differentiate between the two can be of critical importance for those who are displeased with their strength gains, says Sean Waxman, CSCS, a former national-level Olympic weightlifter and owner of Waxman's Gym (www.waxmansgym.com) in ...
The Item: Career Updates, Publishing Contract Signings
The Scoop: Recently Announced: IFBB Pro Jose Raymond joins Team MD, which also recently signed IFBB Pro Hidetada Yamagishi. IFBB Pro Lionel Beyeke signs an exclusive pub deal with Weider.
The "So What?": A week and a half ago, Jose Raymond won ...
Brute Strength Propels Doug Madewell in
His Quest to Be World's Strongest Man
"My biggest goal is to be the World's Strongest Man. Hey, who wouldn't want a title like that? It just sounds cool."
Admit it -- it does sound cool. So it's hard to blame
29-year-old strongman competitor ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Schedule
The Scoop: Recently Announced: Producers of the Chicago FIBO show announced that the event has been canceled, which removes the adjunct bodybuilding competition from the IFBB Pro League contest schedule.
The official announcement reads, "Reed Exhibitions will no longer produce the FIBO POWER ...
Christina Cores Overcomes Adversity on
Her Way From 240 Lbs to a Trim 118 lbs
Sometimes the first step along
the journey to losing
significant weight is to set down all the emotional baggage you're
carrying. That's what Christina Cores learned as she embarked on the long, hard
journey from ...
Make a Bold Statement with Front Squats,
the Ultimate Massive Quad Builder
Goal: Size, Strength, Detail
Bodyparts: Quads
Nobody actually likes to squat. Even though it is the crown jewel of lower body training, it's incredibly demanding and, if done right, leaves you with the hobbled gait of a brain-hungry ...
The Item: Special Appearances, Pro Seminar
The Scoop: Just Announced: Retired IFBB Pro Shawn Ray hosts another Shawn Ray Muscle Camp this weekend (June 4). The first edition in the southeastern region, the latest event will be held at Powerhouse Gym in Tampa, Florida, from 9am-3pm and features a Q&A ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Jose Raymond was awarded 1st place in the 202 Division at the 2011 New York Pro Bodybuilding Championships. Raymond's grainy conditioning pushed him over the edge in a close race with 2nd place finisher ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Results
The Scoop: Just Announced: Over the weekend, IFBB Pro Kai Greene garnered a 1st place victory in the Open Division at the 2011 New York Pro Bodybuilding Championships. The crowd at the Tribeca Performing Arts Theater went wild for Greene's mutant-like muscle, which ...
The Item: IFBB Pro League Contest Competitors List
The Scoop: Just Announced: Promoters of the New York Pro just announced the list of athletes that will rumble at the 2011 IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding Championships at the Tribeca Performing Arts Theater (May 28).
Open Class Competitors:
IFBB Pro Khalid ...
Retool your Physique with
A Dips and Pullups Regimen
The alpha male crowd would have you believe that your worth is determined by how many plates are clanging on the bar when you're squatting. Well, there probably isn't a guy out there who doesn't want to have a better squat, ...
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