2025 Arnold Classic Preview The '25 Arnold lineups were released today, and we preview the men's bodybuilding and classic physique contests. #bodybuilding #arnoldclassic thebarbell.com/2025-arnold-cl…

The 1967 Mr. Olympia We look back at the '67 Olympia, which was the first of 3 Olympias won by "The Myth" Sergio Oliva, but only after a mysterious, last-second re-judging. We have the full, strange story. #bodybuilding #mrolympia thebarbell.com/1967-mr-olympi…

New Study: Best Leg Press Depth for Quad Growth How deep should you go on leg presses to maximize quad growth? We check out a new study that answers this question. #bodybuilding #legpress thebarbell.com/leg-press-depth

RIP DAVID LYNCH, a visionary who explored the beauty and darkness of humanity, reshaping cinema in the process. A 3-time Oscar nominee and winner of an Honorary Oscar, his artistic legacy will forever inspire. Rest in peace to the master of the strange and sublime. #DavidLynch

CES 2025: BEST NEW FITNESS TECH Our annual look at the newest, cutting edge, fitness innovations at the CES. #2025ces #ces2025 thebarbell.com/ces-2025-best-…

21 years old, steaks on deck! 🥩💪

KAZ! We look back at the inspiring career of powerlifting legend & 3-time World's Strongest Man Bill Kazmaier. #powerlifting #WSM thebarbell.com/bill-kazmaier/

THE 1977 MR. OLYMPIA Star Wars: Frank Zane won his first Mr. Olympia over rookie phenom Robby Robinson. We look back at the 1977 Mr. O. #olympia #bodybuilding thebarbell.com/1977-mr-olympia

The annual NFL players' survey was released today, so we've updated our ranking of the NFL's best weight rooms. This is the top 9 for 2025. thebarbell.com/best-nfl-weigh…

From Steve Reeves to Cbum, we celebrate the 10 best classic physique bodybuilders of all time. thebarbell.com/best-classic-p…

With the opening of the 100,000-square foot Oxygen Gym Dubai (1000+ machines!), we've updated our ranking of the planet's 10 largest gyms. thebarbell.com/biggest-gym-in…

From a gonzo horror flick to a third Conan to the biggest budgeted movie ever, we look at six tantalizing Arnold projects that almost happened but didn't. thebarbell.com/arnold-unmade-…

HEALTHY SNACKING IS TRANSFORMING THE FOOD INDUSTRY Junk food is dropping while high-protein snacks are rising. We look at how the food industry is being transformed for the better and offer up 4 high-protein, healthy snacks. thebarbell.com/healthy-snacki…

In June 1969, three months before they first competed against each other in the Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger journeyed to Chicago to train with Sergio Oliva in a YMCA. We have the story and rare photos. thebarbell.com/arnold-sergio-…

PHIL HEATH'S TOP 10 "DESERT ISLAND" EXERCISES 7-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath listed the 10 exercises he would do if he could only do 10. Some of his answers were surprising. #bodybuilding #philheath thebarbell.com/phil-heath-exe…

The 2015 Mr. Olympia We look back 10 years to the 2015 Mr. O with an article I originally wrote for FLEX magazine (RIP). #bodybuilding #mrolympia thebarbell.com/2015-mr-olympia

Arnold announced that the 2026 Arnold Classic men’s bodybuilding top prize will increase from $500k to $750k with a total purse of $1.5 million. “Let the others chase us,” he said. The Mr. Olympia top prize was $600k last year. Will it be $1 mil this year?

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Rayno Nel is your 2025 SBD World’s Strongest Man 🇿🇦🏆🌎 #WSM2025