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Muscle and Fitness
- Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026
 Building a big back is a priority for competitive bodybuilders, so it’s reassuring to hear that technique is more important than genetics when it comes to adding muscle mass. That’s exactly what 2025 Arnold Classic Champion Mike Sommerfeld’s trap row technique asserts in one of his recent Instagram posts, demonstrating the benefits of the back-building […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026
Samson Dauda’s intention to build mass while readying to reclaim his position as Mr. Olympia was illustrated recently as the “Nigerian Lion” shared an epic push and pull arm day, fit for ruling the bodybuilding jungle once more. Here’s how to try it yourself. Dauda looked seriously swole as he posted the session for his […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday February 16, 2026
 The landmine has been around far longer than you realize. Long before it became a staple, lifters were jamming a barbell into a corner to perform T-Bar Rows. What started as an afterthought became an effective tool for enhancing strength, power, and performance. Many see angled barbell training as barbell training wheels or just accessory […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday February 16, 2026
Jay Cutler not only built one of the most impressive physiques in bodybuilding history —but he also remained a consistent competitor, racking up four Mr. Olympia titles during a career that spanned more than 20 years. To stay stage ready, the man they call “The Quad Stomper” had to focus on more than just muscle […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday February 16, 2026
 Sam Sulek is almost set to make his pro debut and enter the Arnold Classic, so the decisions that he makes in the run up to the most important night of his bodybuilding career to date are critical. Fortunately, the 24-year-old remains characteristically chilled about this monumental moment, but he did share some strategy in […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday February 13, 2026
 The thing about transformation stories is that we often compress them. It’s all about the turning point, the clean arc that makes struggle feel temporary and success feel inevitable. Dane Carter’s story refuses that kind of editing. It’s messy, uncomfortable, and deeply human. It’s not about a single breakthrough but more about the accumulation of […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday February 13, 2026
Rijeka-born Vitomir Maričić, who is a member of the Croation national freediving team, has set a Guinness World Record for the heaviest underwater squat. Lifting a weighted barbell clocking in at 300kg (661.4 pounds), Maričić worked on his strength to secure this unprecedented official achievement. On dry land, the freediving star is known to muscle-up […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday February 13, 2026
 Walk down any supplement or snack aisle and you’ll see the same pattern: bold claims of high protein, low sugar, keto‑friendly, or macro‑approved. For many fitness‑minded consumers, reading a food label begins and ends with calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat. While those numbers matter, they tell only part of the story. If your goal is […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday February 13, 2026
 Muscle & Fitness has been reaching and inspiring many people to focus on fitness for decades. Whether it’s on social media or our digital content today or the print magazines that helped build the legacy of the brand, there’s a good chance that someone that has made health a priority encountered M&F at some point. […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday February 13, 2026
In Episode 272 of The Menace Podcast, Dennis James was joined by Chris Cormier, Milos Sarcev, and special guest John Hansen, who explained the big change he’s had to make as a mature bodybuilder in order to win a Masters trophy. Who Is John Hansen? Hansen has been bodybuilding since 1979, and came first in […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026
 Walk into almost any commercial gym at peak hours, and you’ll hear it: a sudden guttural grunt slicing through the hum of treadmills and clanking plates. Sometimes it accompanies a heavy deadlift or chest press. Othertimes, a pec deck set that barely warrants a raised eyebrow, let alone a primal yell. So, when is it […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026
At age 19 and turning 20 in March, Adrian Lee is the future of his family’s storied MMA legacy. But despite state wrestling championships and a scintillating three-fight winning streak with ONE Championship, “The Phenom” is looking to get back to his winning ways following a disappointing, but perhaps crucially valuable defeat against Tye Ruotolo […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026
 Brandon Curry is hoping to return to his winning ways when he takes to the stage in March for the 2026 finals, and in a recent Instagram post has shared two innovative movements for leaning into his quads. Here’s how to try them out for yourself. “This is a good exercise to use as an […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026
Holly Brooks is a positive force on social media with almost 1.5 million followers across her YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok channels, but rather than preach about PR’s and the latest weight loss trends, the buff Brit says that ditching the scales to focus on strength has been the real key to her success. M&F sat […] Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026
Muscle is vital to our health and physical appearance, but some take it to mean that every exercise you do needs to build it, and if it doesn’t, don’t do it. Specific exercises are also broken down to the nth degree, implying there is only one way to do them that counts. Face pulls are […] Continue Reading »
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