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4 Exercises Nick Walker and Kyron Holden Train for Massive Legs Under Dr. Mike Israetel’s Tutelage

4 Exercises Nick Walker and Kyron Holden Train for Massive Legs Under Dr. Mike Israetel’s Tutelage

Seven-time Men’s Physique Olympia contender Kyron Holden and 2022 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist Nick Walker teamed up to train under the guidance of Dr. Israetel to sculpt formidable legs.  Holden struggles to engage his hamstrings and seeks improvement through this specialized training session via the following workout: Walker’s and Holden’s Leg Workout Dive into the intense leg workout below: [Related: How 2024 Arnold Classic Champion Wesley Vissers…
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2024 Detroit Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

2024 Detroit Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Detroit Pro is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Dearborn, MI. Promoter Fouad Abiad is hosting this event for the first time, featuring only the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Open division. $25,000 will be awarded to the winner and a qualification to compete in the 60th edition of the 2024 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13,…
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How 2024 Arnold Classic Champion Wesley Vissers Trains For the Pump

How 2024 Arnold Classic Champion Wesley Vissers Trains For the Pump

During resistance training, muscles experience a temporary size increase, known as “the pump.” This is primarily caused by increased blood flow and fluid accumulation within the muscle cells. There’s a positive correlation between the amount of muscle swelling after resistance training and muscle growth. (1) On April 7, 2024, the reigning Arnold Classic and Arnold Classic UK Classic…
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Learn to Add Detail and Condition to Your Legs Like Breon Ansley

Learn to Add Detail and Condition to Your Legs Like Breon Ansley

Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley revealed that his biggest critique from the judges at the 2024 Arnold Classic and 2024 Arnold Classic UK contests regarded his lower body development. On April 9, 2024, he published a video on his YouTube channel sharing his training techniques for adding detail and conditioning to the legs.  I don’t think the…
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Can You Gain Muscle Without Bulking? Jeremy Ethier Explains 

Can You Gain Muscle Without Bulking? Jeremy Ethier Explains 

Built With Science founder Jeremy Ethier uses scientific methodology to design training programs. Ethier provided insights with research findings in a segment on his YouTube channel, including how to gain muscle without adhering to traditional bulking methods. Check it out below: Editor’s Note: The content on BarBend is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical…
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Hadi Choopan Biography — Early Life, Contest History, Training, and More

Hadi Choopan Biography — Early Life, Contest History, Training, and More

Only 18 men have held the title of Mr. Olympia since its inception in 1965. Out of all 18 champions, only one is from Iran — Hadi Choopan. Since he first burst onto the bodybuilding scene in 2017, he has made a consistent rise in the sport to become one of the most elite competitors in the world. …
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7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon Shows How To Build a Leg Day Program

7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon Shows How To Build a Leg Day Program

On March 28, 2024, seven-time and reigning Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon published a video on her YouTube channel sharing tips on designing a lower body workout to maximize results.  The video targets lifters who train their legs once per week. Gillon balances hamstring and quad exercises for optimal strength and muscle development with the following sample programming:…
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2024 Will Be Breon Ansley’s Final Year In Classic Physique

2024 Will Be Breon Ansley’s Final Year In Classic Physique

In March 2024, two-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Breon Ansley showcased his physique at the 2024 Arnold Classic in Ohio, where he ranked fourth overall. Two weeks later, he competed to a runner-up at the 2024 Arnold Classic UK. Ansley shared how he is utilizing judges’ feedback and why he plans to switch to the 212 division in 2025 in a video published on his…
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Bikini Bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan Will Take Off the Rest of the 2024 Season

Bikini Bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan Will Take Off the Rest of the 2024 Season

In a surprise announcement three days after the 2024 Arnold Classic UK, the British IFBB Pro Bikini division bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan revealed she would take a break from competition for the remainder of the 2024 season. The decision effectively ends her pursuit for a third consecutive Olympia qualification. In a video published on March 25, 2024, on her…
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Jennifer Zollars Wins 2024 Houston Tournament of Champions Pro Wellness Show

Jennifer Zollars Wins 2024 Houston Tournament of Champions Pro Wellness Show

Jennifer Zollars is the 2024 Houston Tournament of Champions Pro champion. Held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in The Woodlands, TX, Zollars was one of eight athletes in the lineup. Nicole Stewart finished second, and Alicia Self of Australia took third. The full results from the event in The Woodlands are below: 2024 Houston Tournament of Champions Pro [Related:…
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